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F

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 44

Finding Information, 11

Flex Bay drive

Media Card Reader, 16

floppy drive installing, 129 removing, 127

H

hard drive installing, 124 installing second, 125 problems, 54 removing, 122

hardware beep codes, 76 conflicts, 87

Dell Diagnostics, 80

Help and Support Center, 14

help file

Windows Help and Support Center, 14

hibernate mode, 38

I

I/O panel replacing, 152

installing parts before you begin, 97 recommended tools, 97

Internet problems, 54

Internet connection about, 48 options, 48 setting up, 49

IRQ conflicts, 87

K

keyboard problems, 58

L

labels

Microsoft Windows, 12 Service Tag, 12, 15

M

Media Card Reader installing, 133-134 problems, 62 removing, 133 using, 30

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Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Power Options Properties One Monitor With a DVI ConnectorChanging the Display Settings Power Management OptionsMedia Card Reader Problems CD and DVD drive problemsMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Keyboard ProblemsReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor Problems Dell Diagnostics Main Menu102 Power Supply DC Connector Pin AssignmentsMemory Installation Guidelines 108 Installing a Second Hard Drive 125Removing the Processor Fan Replacing the Power SupplyInstalling the Processor Fan Installing the System Board167 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 176Technical Support and Customer Service 183 Automated Order-Status Service 185 ContentsGlossary Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationYour call when contacting support Service CodeUse the Service Tag to identify your Enter the Express Service Code to directWhat Are You Looking For? Find it Here Reinstall the DSS utility. DSSProvides critical updates for your Your computer and operating System and installs the updatesClick Help and Support Help and SupportCD or DVD drive Service Tag Located on top of the chassis towards the rearSetting Up and Using Your Computer Front View of the ComputerPower light Ieee 1394 connectorHeadphone connector Power buttonBack View of the Computer Back Panel Connectors ConnectorLight Microphone USBVGA video Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Windows XP Control Panel Printers and Faxes Add a printer to startWindows Vista Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CDs and DVDs Windows VistaMedia Type Read Write Rewritable DVD-Writable Drives Helpful TipsUsing a Media Card Reader Optional Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors Connecting Two MonitorsMay not be present on your computer Connecting a TVStandby Mode Power ManagementChanging the Display Settings Power Management Options in Microsoft Windows XPHibernate Mode Power Options Properties Power Schemes TabHibernate tab Power Management Options in Windows Vista Advanced TabHibernate Tab Standby Mode Power Plan Properties Power Management Modes Click Change Advanced Power SettingsAdvanced Tab Enabling Cool ’n’ Quiet Technology About RAID Configurations For Windows Vista onlyRAID Level 1 Configuration Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAIDUsing the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility Using Nvidia MediaShield Rebuilding a RAID ConfigurationTransferring Information to a New Computer Click Next Tools Windows Easy Transfer All Programs Accessories SystemSetting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Setup Wizard Click Checklist for creating a network Connecting to the InternetClick Connect to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Troubleshooting Tips Battery ProblemsSolving Problems Windows XP Click Start and click My Computer Windows Vista Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsN 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 To verify that the modem is communicating with Windows Error MessagesClick Start Options ModemsSolving Problems Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appears Windows XPWindows 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 problemsMedia 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 ProblemsNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read If the screen is blankJ 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 LightsBeep Codes Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive Short beeps If the problem persists, contact DellSystem Messages Troubleshooting Tools Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOptionFunction What is a Driver? DriversTabFunction Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows Device Driver RollbackIdentifying Drivers Click the Drivers tab Roll Back Driver Using the Drivers and Utilities mediaManually Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreCenter Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StatePoint 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 Using the Operating System CD Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows VistaBefore You Begin Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting Tools Removing and Installing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your ComputerRemoving the Computer Cover Computer cover Front of computer Thumbscrew 101 Inside View of Your ComputerSystem Board Components 102311 Cpufan 103Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23104 105 Pin Number Signal name Wire Color Wire Size106 DC Power Connector P2 Pin Number Signal Name AWG WireDC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signal Name Memory107 108 Memory Installation Guidelines109 Installing MemoryCutouts Memory module Notch Crossbar Cards Removing Memory111 112 PCI and PCI Express Cards113 114 115 Removing and Installing Parts 117 If you removed an add-in network connectorBezel Removing the Bezel118 Replacing the Bezel Align and insert the bezel clamps in the bezel clamp slots119 120 DrivesRecommended Drive Cable Connections Connecting Drive CablesDrive Interface Connectors Serial ATA ConnectorHard Drives Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables123 Removing and Installing Parts 125 Installing a Second Hard DriveRemoving and Installing Parts 127 Floppy DriveNot present on all computers 129 Screw slots 131 132 Replacing the Drive Panel Insert133 Media Card ReaderRemoving and Installing Parts 135 136 CD or DVD Drive137 Removing and Installing Parts 139 Removing and Installing Parts 141 Battery Replacing the Battery142 Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply143 Power supply Screws Processor Removing the Processor145 Removing and Installing Parts 147 148 Installing the Processor149 Removing and Installing Parts Panel Removing the I/O Panel151 Installing the I/O Panel 153 Removing the Processor Fan Processor Fan155 Fan Fan cover guide Fan cover grips 157 Installing the Processor FanFan Fan cover Heat sink 159 Chassis FanRemoving the Chassis Fan 161 Replacing the Chassis FanRemoving the System Board System Board163 System Board ScrewsReplacing the Computer Cover Installing the System Board165 Move the computer to the upright position166 167 Specifications168 AudioExpansion Bus Drives 169Controls and Lights PowerPower supply wattage rating 170171 PhysicalEnvironmental 172 System SetupEntering System Setup Overview173 System Setup OptionsSystem Setup Screen Displays Bios Info and the Service Tag174 175 Boot SequenceClearing Forgotten Passwords 177 Clearing Cmos SettingsFile Download window appears Flashing the Bios179 Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor MouseDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only CDs and DVDs180 FCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsDcma 182183 Technical Support and Customer ServiceGetting Help Obtaining AssistanceDellConnect Online Services Product Information Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call186 187 Diagnostics ChecklistContacting Dell Glossary 189190 Product ID 191Device driver See driver 192193 194 195 196 Module bay See media bay 197NIC See network adapter 198199 200 201 202 203 Video resolution See resolution204 Index 205206 207 208 209 210 211 212