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Reinstalling Software

Drivers

What Is a Driver?

A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program.

A driver acts as a translator between the device and any programs that use the device. Each device has a set of specialized commands that only the driver for that device recognizes.

Required drivers are already installed on your computer—no further installation or configuration is needed.

NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may contain drivers for operating systems that are not on your computer. Ensure that you are installing software appropriate for your operating system.

Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You may need to install drivers if you:

•Upgrade your operating system.

•Reinstall your operating system.

•Connect or install a new device.

Identifying Drivers

If you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver.

Microsoft Windows XP

1Click Start, then click Control Panel.

2Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance.

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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 Dell Precision Workstation T3400 User’s GuideJuly NT499 Contents Changing Between Tower and Desktop Switching From Tower to DesktopSwitching From Desktop to Tower Microsoft Windows Vista ContentsComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSmart Cards and Fingerprint Readers 100 Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsDiagnostic Light Codes During Post 100 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 108 Contents114 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From YourDell Diagnostics Main Menu 113143 131154 Removing a Memory Module 160 Installing a Memory ModuleGeneral Installation Guidelines 189 149Installing a Drive-Panel Insert Installing an Optional Third Hard DriveInstalling an Optional Fourth Hard Drive Installing an Additional Fan245 Technical Support and Customer Service 264Automated Order-Status Service 265 Contents 243Macrovision Product Notice Contents Contents What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Finding InformationClick the User’s Guide for your SpecificationsHow to configure system settings System GuidesDirect your call when contacting Use the Service Tag to identify yourComputer when you use Enter the Express Service Code toTips, articles from technicians, online Appropriate for your configurationProviding critical updates for your Configuration Utilities → DesktopHow to use Windows Vista Click Start→ Help and Support What Are You Looking For? Find It Here How to use Windows XPDell Supported Linux Sites What Are You Looking For? Find It Here How to use LinuxAbout Your Computer About Your ComputerFront View Tower Orientation Perform an operating system shutdown Such as printers and keyboardsOperating state Blinking green The computer is in a powerMechanical OFF Steady green The computer is in a normalPSU only Back View Tower OrientationCard Front View Desktop OrientationPower button Press to turn on the computer Blinking green The computer is in a power Other cards Back View Desktop OrientationBack Panel Connectors VCR ConnectorSystem Information SpecificationsProcessor Between a 100-Mbps network Green a good connection existsBetween a 10-Mbps network Orange a good connection existsRegistered or buffered memory ConnectorsMemory Non-ECC memoryCard for power requirements Serial connectorChassis intrusion switch Power supply may result in yourControls and Lights Supported monitor weight PowerUpon the power supply wattage rating WeightMaximum shock About Your Computer Manageability Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features LegacySelect Technology ControlDell OpenManage Client Instrumentation Power ManagementPower management event Sleep Mode Wake-Up MethodsPress the power button Auto power onAdvanced Features About RAID Configurations About RAID ConfigurationsUsing RAID with Hard Drive Passwords Segment Hard drive RAID LevelHard drive RAID Level 10 1+0 Configuring Your Computer for RAID Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode About RAID Configurations About RAID Configurations About RAID Configurations Page About RAID Configurations About RAID Configurations About RAID Configurations Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 5 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 1 ConfigurationMigrating to a RAID Level 10 Configuration Creating a Spare Hard Drive Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration Changing Between Tower and Desktop Orientations Setting Up Your ComputerSwitching From Tower to Desktop Orientation Setting Up Your ComputerSwitching From Desktop to Tower Orientation Installing Your Computer in an EnclosureSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Microsoft Windows XP Transferring Information to a New ComputerP Y D a T a F R O M T H E S O U R C E C O M P U T E R E a T E a W I Z a R D D I S K Microsoft Windows Vista Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Setting Up Your Computer Securing Your Computer Securing Your ComputerChassis Intrusion Detection Security Cable LockSmart Cards and Fingerprint Readers PasswordsAbout Passwords Using an Administrator Password Using a Primary System PasswordUsing a Hard Drive Password Turning On and Activating TPM Trusted Platform Module TPMComputer Tracking Software Security Management SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Mouse Non-Optical Cleaning Your ComputerCleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and MonitorCDs and DVDs Floppy DriveSystem Setup System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup ScreensHyper-Threading, and supports 64-bit technology System Setup OptionsSystem System Info Processor InfoLocation Channel mode dual or single, and type by Dimm slotBoot Sequence on Memory InfoWill not recognize USB storage devices Boot from the next device listed in the boot sequenceStorage devices regardless of the No Boot setting COM3 The port is configured at 3E8h with IRQ 378h default 278h 3BCh Serial Port #1Resources are in use, the port is disabled COM1 The port is configured at 3F8h with IRQVirtualization Technology Off Virtualization Technology is disabledOn Virtualization Technology is enabled Video Primary VideoModify or delete the system password Password Drive Not Set defaultDefault Locked a valid administrator password is required toDoes not display any detected intrusions during Post Off The intrusion detection feature is disabledActivate Enables and activates TPM security Intrusions during PostUsing a power strip or surge protector Power is restoredOff default Computer on Off Do not use the Auto Power Time Time set in Auto Power TimeOr type the numbers in the appropriate time field Low Power ModeSystem will boot from the network Mode, Hibernate mode, or when turned offEnables or disables the numerical and mathematical features Post Hotkeys Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Passwords and Cmos Settings Clearing Passwords and Cmos SettingsClearing Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings Flashing the Bios Clearing Passwords and Cmos Settings Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting ToolsPower Lights Light Pattern Diagnostic LightsDiagnostic Light Codes During Post 100101 102 Occurred Graphics card and restarting 103Determine if a conflict exists by Card failure has104 Beep CodesRepetitive Short beeps System Messages105 Code Description106 107 Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive When to Use the Dell Diagnostics109 110 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu111 112 Troubleshooting TroubleshootingBattery Problems Drive Problems114 Optical drive problemsProblems writing to an optical drive 115 Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems 116 Do not use these characters in filenames Error Messages117 Contact the Ieee 1394 device manufacturer Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems 118Program stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding120 Other software problemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appears121 Memory ProblemsMouse Problems 122 Network Problems123 Power Problems124 Printer Problems125 Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers126 Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones 127 Screen is blankScreen is difficult to read 128 129 3D image quality is poorOnly part of the screen is readable 130 Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareWhat Is a Driver? Reinstalling SoftwareUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities133 Using the Drivers and Utilities DiscSave and close any open files, and exit any open programs Reinstalling Software 135 Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreStarting System Restore Windows XP 136 137 Turn on the computer 138 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image RestoreEnabling System Restore Windows XP Dell PC Restore139 140 141 Using the Operating System MediaReinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista Before you BeginSave and close any open files and exit any open programs Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer 145 Removing the Computer CoverCover hinges Inside View of Your Computer146 Cover release latch147 Power supply System board Secondary hard drive bay148 Power connector Memory module Battery socketSystem Board Components 149 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments150 DC Power Connector P1151 DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connectors P3 and P5 152 DC Power Connector P7DC Power Connectors P8, P9, P13, and P14 Pin Number Signal name AWG Wire +5 VDC Red153 DC Power Connector P10DC Power Connector P12 Pin Number Signal Name+12 Vcdc Blue/White DC Power Connector P15 525-W PSU OnlyRemoving the Front Panel 155 Chassis Intrusion SwitchRemoving the Chassis Intrusion Switch Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 157 Resetting the Chassis Intrusion DetectorMemory Memory Overview158 159 Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsRemoving a Memory Module Installing a Memory ModuleMemory module Securing clips Memory module connector Cutouts DIMM1 Memory module connectorNotch Crossbar Adding and Replacing Parts 161162 Cards163 PCI CardsRelease tabs Card retention door 165Release tab Adding and Replacing Parts 167 Release tab 169 Card retention cover Screws 171Alignment guide Filler bracket 173 Release tab 175 PCI Express CardsCard retention cover 177 Card retention door Adding and Replacing PartsAlignment bar 179 Alignment bar Alignment guide Filler bracket 181 Adding and Replacing Parts 183 Alignment bar 185 Tower Computer Drive ConfigurationsDrives Media Card Reader 186Additional Sata hard drive Reader Desktop Computer Drive Configurations187 188 About Metal Shields Present in Some Drive ConfigurationsRemoving and Replacing the Metal Shield Lower Drive Bays 189 General Installation GuidelinesPower Cable Connectors Power cableSata data cable Sata Data Cable ConnectorsSAS Data Cable Connectors 190Disconnect the serial ATA cable from the hard drive Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Tower or Desktop Computer Drive Cable ColorsBay Card Hard drive in secondary hard 193Hard drive in primary hard drive bay Blue tabs195 Connect one end of the serial ATA cable to the hard driveTo install a SAS hard drive 197 Removing an Optional Third Hard Drive Tower ComputerIf you are removing a SAS drive Power cable Serial ATA cable Sata connector199 Installing an Optional Third Hard Drive Tower Computer200 Sliding-plate lever Removing an Optional Fourth Sata Hard Drive Tower Computer201 Installing an Optional Fourth Hard Drive Tower Computer 203 Removing an Optional Third Hard Drive Desktop ComputerOptional serial ATA hard drive in lower 5.25-inch drive bay 205 Installing an Optional Third Hard Drive Desktop Computer Hard-drive holder 207Optional third hard drive is Optional serial ATA hard drive desktop illustrated Power cable Power supply Serial ATA cable209 Installing an Additional Fan Fan slots Fan release tab Fan cable 211212 Drive PanelDrive release latch Removing the Drive Panel Tower Computer213 Drive panel tabs Replacing the Drive Panel Tower Computer214 215 Removing the Drive Panel Desktop ComputerReplacing the Drive Panel Desktop Computer 217 Tabs Installing a Drive-Panel InsertRemoving a Drive-Panel Insert Drive panel Drive-panel insert Drive-panel insert release219 Floppy Drive or Media Card ReaderIf you are removing a floppy drive Removing a Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader Tower Computer221 Floppy drive connector Floppy Adding and Replacing PartsAttach the screws to the new drive 222 223 If you are installing a floppy drive 225 Drive-conversion latch Power cable Floppy drive cableAdding and Replacing Parts 227 Floppy drive connector FloppyDrive retention insert 229 Power cable 231 Optical DriveRemoving an Optical Drive Tower Computer CD/DVD drive cable 233 Installing an Optical Drive Tower ComputerAdding and Replacing Parts CD/DVD-drive cable 235236 Removing an Optical Drive Desktop Computer237 Installing an Optical Drive Desktop ComputerAdding and Replacing Parts 239 Installing the Optional Speaker Speaker optional 241Speaker optional 243 ProcessorRemoving the Processor 244 Heat-sink assemblyProcessor cover Socket Replacing the Processor245 Center cover latch Release lever 246Processor cover Tab Rear alignment notch Indicator247 Front alignment notch248 BatteryCaptive screw housing 249 About the BatteryRemoving the Battery 250 System battery Battery socket tab251 Replacing the BatteryPanel USB port Headphone connector Microphone connectorPanel Components Removing the I/O Panel253 Heat-sink assembly Captive screw housingFan release lever Panel Replacing the I/O Panel255 Removing the Power Supply Power Supply257 Replacing the Power SupplyPower supply screws Removing the System Board System Board259 Remove the system board screwsReplacing the System Board 261 Replacing the Front PanelReplacing the Computer Cover Getting Help Getting HelpObtaining Assistance 263DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer Service265 Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceGetting Help 267 Before You Call268 269 Contacting Dell270 271 AppendixFCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B272 Macrovision Product Notice273 Glossary274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290