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Index
Contents
Main
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
1 Finding Information 2 Setting Up and Using Y our Computer
3 Solving Problems
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4 T roubleshooting T ools
5 Removing and Installing Parts
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6 Appendix
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Finding Information
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NOTE:
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Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Front View of the Computer
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Back View of the Computer
Back Panel Connectors
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NOTE:
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
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Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Playing CDs and DVDs
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Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Copying CDs and DVDs
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Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
Connecting Two Monitors
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector
Connecting a TV
Changing the Display Settings
Power Management Options in Windows XP
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Power Options Properties
Power Management Options in Windows Vista
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Power Plan Properties
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Enabling SpeedStep Technology
About RAID Configurations
RAID Level 1 Configuration
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel
Option ROM Utility
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel
Matrix Storage Manager
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Transferring Information to a New Computer
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup Wizard
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
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Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
Optical drive problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
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Hard drive problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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Error Messages
Keyboard Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up The computer stops responding
A program stops responding
A program crashes repeatedly
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system
A solid blue screen appears
Other software problems
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Media Card Reader Problems
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Memory Problems
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Mouse Problems
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Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
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Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from speakers
No sound from headphones
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is blank
If the screen is difficult to read
Troubleshooting Tools
Power Lights
Beep Codes
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System Messages
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Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
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Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
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Using the Operating System Media
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
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Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Removing the Computer Cover
Removing the Support Bracket
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Inside View of Your Computer
System Board Components
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DC Power Connector P7
Memory
Memory Installation Guidelines
Installing Memory
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Removing Memory
Cards
PCI and PCI Express Cards
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Bezel
Removing the Bezel
Replacing the Bezel
Drives
Recommended Drive Cable Connections
Connecting Drive Cables
Drive Interface Connectors
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
Hard Drives
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Floppy Drive
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Media Card Reader
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Optical Drive
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Battery
Replacing the Battery
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Power Supply
Replacing the Power Supply
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I/O Panel
Removing the I/O Panel
Installing the I/O Panel
Processor Fan
Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
Processor
Removing the Processor
Installing the Processor
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Chassis Fan
Removing the Chassis Fan
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Replacing the Chassis Fan
System Board
Removing the System Board
Installing the System Board
Replacing the Support Bracket
Replacing the Computer Cover
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Appendix
Specifications
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System Setup
Overview
Entering System Setup
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System Setup Options
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Boot Sequence
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Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Clearing CMOS Settings
Flashing the BIOS
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Mouse
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
FCC Class B
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Contacting Dell
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Glossary
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