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Expansion Bus

Bus type	PCI 32 bit
	PCI Express x1, x4, and x16
Bus speed	PCI: 33 MHz
	PCI Express:100 MHz
Bus throughput	PCI Express:
	x1 slot bidirectional speed - 500 MB/s
	x4 slot bidirectional speed - 2 GB/s
	x16 slot bidirectional speed - 8 GB/s
PCI
connectors	three
connector size	120 pins
connector data width (maximum)	32 bits
PCI Express
connector	one x1
connector size	36 pins
connector data width (maximum)	1 PCI Express lane
PCI Express
connector	one x4
connector size	98 pins
connector data width (maximum)	4 PCI Express lanes
PCI Express
connector	one x16
connector size	164 pins
connector data width (maximum)	16 PCI Express lanes

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Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m August WD722 Contents Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology Optional Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 103 101102 104 114 109113 116 Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationFinding Information Service Code to direct your call when contacting Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Microsoft Windows License Label What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Order status, warranty, and repair informationUpdates At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be Follow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer USB connector on computer USB printer cable Connecting to the InternetConnecting a USB Printer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs Adjusting the Volume DVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using a Media Card Reader Optional Helpful Tips Connecting Two Monitors Optional DVI adapter Connecting Two Monitors With VGA ConnectorsTV-OUT connector VGA blue connector Changing the Display Settings Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting a TV Connecting to a Network Adapter Connector Network adapter connector on computer Power ManagementNetwork Setup Wizard Network adapter Power Options Properties Standby ModeHibernate Mode Power Schemes Tab Advanced Tab Hibernate Tab IeeeHyper-Threading Segment Hard drive About Your RAID ConfigurationRAID Level 0 Configuration Segment RAID Level 1 ConfigurationConfiguring Your Computer for RAID Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Deleting a RAID Volume Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Application Accelerator Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration Creating a Spare Hard Drive Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 ConfigurationUnderstanding Intel Viiv Technology Optional To Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard Drive Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating system Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology OptionalEnabling the QRT Feature in System Setup Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Solving Problems Error Messages Use these characters in filenames Media Card Reader Problems Keyboard Problems Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Program stops responding Solid blue screen appears Other software problemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Memory Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description If the problem persists, contact Dell Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionIf the problem still exists, install a Modules installed, remove Installed on your computer If there is an error message on yourScreen identifying a problem with a Ensure that the cables are properly Option Function Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Tab Function What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Windows XP Restoring Your Operating System Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Recommended Tools Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Turn Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System System shutdown Back View of the Computer Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Power supply Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Memory Memory Overview Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations To processor Installing MemorySecuring clips Connector Removing and Installing Parts Notches Memory module Cutouts Crossbars NotchMemory module Cutouts Crossbar Cards Removing Memory Installing a PCI Card PCI Cards Release tab Release tabs Removing and Installing Parts Removing a PCI Card PCI Express Cards Installing a PCI Express Card Release tabs Card retention Removing and Installing Parts Not fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket within slot PCI Express X16 card Card Securing tabPCI Express Card slot Release tab Removing a PCI Express Card Release tabs Lever on chassis wall Piano bracket May not be present on all computers Release tab Card retention mechanismDoor PCI Express Removing and Installing Parts Sliding plate lever Drive panel Drive PanelsRemoving the Drive Panel Drive-panel Insert tab Drive panel Drive-panel insert Removing the Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive-Panel Insert Center drive Replacing the Drive Panel Hard Drive General Installation GuidelinesDrives Tabs Hard drive Power cable Hard drive cableRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Hard drive Hard drive bracket Adding a Second Hard Drive Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Power cable Floppy drive cable Installing a Floppy Drive Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader 100 Media Card Reader Not present on all computers Media Card Reader Screws Installing a Media Card Reader101 USB cable Media Card Reader Not present on all computers CD/DVD Drive102 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 103 CD/DVD drive Shoulder screws Installing a CD/DVD Drive104 105 System board 106 BatteryReplacing the Battery 107 Battery Battery socket TabReplacing the Computer Cover 108 Specifications 109 110 111 112 113 System SetupOverview 50.8 cm/sec 114 Entering System SetupSystem Setup Screens 115 RAID On System Setup Options116 117 Up from Hibernate or Off 118Monday through Friday Remotely from Suspend Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceOption Settings 119 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 120 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 121 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Clearing Cmos SettingsCleaning Your Computer 122 Floppy Drive Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyMouse CDs and DVDs Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notices U.S. Only 124 Class a Class B 125 126 Contacting DellFCC Identification Information 127 128 Cayman Islands 129866 440 Chile Santiago Colombia 130592 818 980-9-15-3978 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 01344 860 14201344 373 Uruguay 143 144 Index Index 145 146 Index Index 147 148 Index Booting to devices, 119 connectors, 66 Warranty Windows XPDevice Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer