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Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
Error messages
Password
Connecting a USB Printer
RAID Level 1 Configuration
CD and DVD drive problems
Dell Diagnostics
Network Setup Wizard
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Contents
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Changing the Display Settings
One Monitor With a DVI Connector
Power Management Options
Power Options Properties
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
CD and DVD drive problems
Keyboard Problems
Media Card Reader Problems
No sound from headphones Video and Monitor Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Memory Installation Guidelines 108
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
Installing a Second Hard Drive 125
102
Installing the Processor Fan
Replacing the Power Supply
Installing the System Board
Removing the Processor Fan
Technical Support and Customer Service 183
Clearing Forgotten Passwords 176
Automated Order-Status Service 185 Contents
167
Glossary
Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty information
Use the Service Tag to identify your
Service Code
Enter the Express Service Code to direct
Your call when contacting support
Provides critical updates for your
Reinstall the DSS utility. DSS
Your computer and operating System and installs the updates
What Are You Looking For? Find it Here
Click Help and Support
Help and Support
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Service Tag Located on top of the chassis towards the rear
Front View of the Computer
CD or DVD drive
Headphone connector
Ieee 1394 connector
Power button
Power light
Back View of the Computer
Connector
Back Panel Connectors
Light
USB
Microphone
VGA video
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Connecting a USB Printer
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Control Panel Printers and Faxes Add a printer to start
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Playing CDs and DVDs
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Windows Vista
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
DVD-Writable Drives
Helpful Tips
Using a Media Card Reader Optional
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
Connecting Two Monitors
May not be present on your computer
Connecting a TV
Changing the Display Settings
Power Management
Power Management Options in Microsoft Windows XP
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Power Schemes Tab
Power Options Properties
Hibernate tab
Advanced Tab
Power Management Options in Windows Vista
Hibernate Tab
Standby Mode
Power Plan Properties
Click Change Advanced Power Settings
Power Management Modes
Advanced Tab
Enabling Cool ’n’ Quiet Technology
About RAID Configurations For Windows Vista only
RAID Level 1 Configuration
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility
Rebuilding a RAID Configuration
Using Nvidia MediaShield
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Click Next
Tools Windows Easy Transfer
All Programs Accessories System
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Network Setup Wizard
Click Checklist for creating a network
Connecting to the Internet
Click Connect to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP
Battery Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Solving Problems
Windows XP Click Start and click My Computer Windows Vista
Drive Problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
CD and DVD drive problems
Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
N T H E M O D E M H E L P E R D I a G N O S T I C S
Click Start
Error Messages
Options Modems
To verify that the modem is communicating with Windows
Solving Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
Keyboard Problems
Computer does not start up
Program stops responding
Computer stops responding
Program crashes repeatedly
Windows XP
Solid blue screen appears
Windows Follow the instructions on the screen
C K U P Y O U R F I L E S I M M E D I a T E L Y
Other software problems
Media Card Reader Problems
Memory Problems
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
E C K T H E P R I N T E R C a B L E C O N N E C T I O N S
Scanner Problems
No sound from speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from headphones
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is difficult to read
If the screen is blank
J U S T T H E W I N D O W S D I S P L a Y S E T T I N G S
Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Tools
Power Lights
Beep Codes
Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive Short beeps
If the problem persists, contact Dell
System Messages
Troubleshooting Tools
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Option Function
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
OptionFunction
Drivers
What is a Driver?
TabFunction
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Identifying Drivers
Click the Drivers tab Roll Back Driver
Using the Drivers and Utilities media
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Center
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Point to All Programs Maintenance and then click Back
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
Click Finish to reboot the system
Removing Dell PC Restore
Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista
Using the Operating System CD
Before You Begin
Troubleshooting Tools
Troubleshooting Tools
Before You Begin
Removing and Installing Parts
Recommended Tools
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Turning Off Your Computer
Removing the Computer Cover
Computer cover Front of computer Thumbscrew
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Inside View of Your Computer
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System Board Components
311
Cpufan
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DC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
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Pin Number Signal name Wire Color Wire Size
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DC Power Connector P2 Pin Number Signal Name AWG Wire
Memory
DC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signal Name
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Memory Installation Guidelines
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Installing Memory
Cutouts Memory module Notch Crossbar
Removing Memory
Cards
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PCI and PCI Express Cards
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Removing and Installing Parts
117
If you removed an add-in network connector
Removing the Bezel
Bezel
118
Align and insert the bezel clamps in the bezel clamp slots
Replacing the Bezel
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Drives
Drive Interface Connectors
Connecting Drive Cables
Serial ATA Connector
Recommended Drive Cable Connections
Hard Drives
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
123
Removing and Installing Parts
125
Installing a Second Hard Drive
Removing and Installing Parts
127
Floppy Drive
Not present on all computers
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Screw slots
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Replacing the Drive Panel Insert
133
Media Card Reader
Removing and Installing Parts
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CD or DVD Drive
137
Removing and Installing Parts
139
Removing and Installing Parts
141
Replacing the Battery
Battery
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Replacing the Power Supply
Power Supply
143
Power supply Screws
Removing the Processor
Processor
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Removing and Installing Parts
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Installing the Processor
149
Removing and Installing Parts
Removing the I/O Panel
Panel
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Installing the I/O Panel
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Removing the Processor Fan
Processor Fan
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Fan Fan cover guide Fan cover grips
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Installing the Processor Fan
Fan Fan cover Heat sink
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Chassis Fan
Removing the Chassis Fan
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Replacing the Chassis Fan
Removing the System Board
System Board
163
System Board Screws
Replacing the Computer Cover
Installing the System Board
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Move the computer to the upright position
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Specifications
Audio
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Expansion Bus
Drives
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Power supply wattage rating
Power
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Controls and Lights
Physical
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Environmental
Entering System Setup
System Setup
Overview
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System Setup Screen
System Setup Options
Displays Bios Info and the Service Tag
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Boot Sequence
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
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Clearing Cmos Settings
File Download window appears
Flashing the Bios
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Cleaning Your Computer
Mouse
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CDs and DVDs
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
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FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
FCC Class B
Dcma
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Getting Help
Technical Support and Customer Service
Obtaining Assistance
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DellConnect Online Services
AutoTech Service
Problems With Your Order
Automated Order-Status Service
Product Information
Before You Call
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
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Diagnostics Checklist
Contacting Dell
Glossary
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Product ID
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Device driver See driver
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Module bay See media bay
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NIC See network adapter
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Video resolution See resolution
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Index
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