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Index

A

audio. See sound

B

battery problems, 27 replacing, 97

BIOS, 103

boot sequence about, 109 changing, 110 option settings, 109

booting

to a USB device, 110

C

cards

installing PCI, 67 installing PCI Express, 71 PCI, 66

PCI Express, 71 removing PCI, 70 removing PCI Express, 75 slots, 66

types supported, 66

CD/DVD drive activity light, 55 eject button, 55 installing, 95 problems, 28 removing, 93

CD-RW drive problems, 28

CDs, 16 playing, 14

Check Disk, 29

CMOS settings clearing, 112

computer components inside, 60 crashes, 32-33inside view, 60

restore to previous state, 50 stops responding, 32

connectors headphone, 55 microphone, 55 USB, 56

copying CDs

general information, 16 helpful tips, 17

how to, 16

copying DVDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17

how to, 16

cover removing, 59 replacing, 98

D

Dell contacting, 116

Dell Diagnostics, 46 support policy, 114 support site, 10

diagnostic lights, 43

diagnostics Dell, 46 lights, 43, 56

documentation End User License

Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 Finding Information, 9 online, 10

Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9

safety, 9

Setup Diagram, 9 warranty, 9

drive panel, 56, 76 removing, 76 replacing, 78

drive-panel insert removing, 77 replacing, 77

drivers about, 47 identifying, 48

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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 September T8144 Contents Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Solving Problems Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesBefore Working Inside Your Computer Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 111 103105 109 Contents What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Finding InformationFinding Information Identify your computer Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Microsoft Windows License Label Setting Up a Printer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPrinter Cable Connecting to the Internet Connecting a PrinterUSB connector on computer USB printer cable Next window, click the appropriate option Setting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureDVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful TipsMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Using a Media Card Reader Optional MicroDrive Card Connecting Two MonitorsXD-Picture Card II CF I/II Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors Follow the procedures in Before You Begin onOptional DVI adapter Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting a TV Changing the Display Settings Power Management Network Setup WizardOn the welcome screen, click Next Standby Mode Hibernate ModePower Options Properties Power Schemes Tab Hyper-Threading Setting Up and Using Your Computer Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Drive Problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems These characters in filenames Error Messages Media Card Reader Problems Computer stops responding Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer does not start up Program stops responding Program crashes repeatedlySolid blue screen appears Other software problems Memory Problems Your computer Start the computer Mouse ProblemsNetwork Problems Simultaneously press CtrlEsc to display the Start menu Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Diagnostic Lights See If the problem persists or the computer hasConnector placement requirements exist Computer Restart the computer If there is an error message on your screenBoot sequence is correct for the devices Installed on your computer Option Function Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell see What Is a Driver? DriversTab Function Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers Restoring Your Operating System Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Click System Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last System Restore Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked Troubleshooting Tools Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer Vents and any object near these vents Computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown Back View of the Computer Insert the power cable Line-out connector ConnectorSurround connector Line-in connector Removing the Computer Cover Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components DDR2 Memory Overview Memory Dimm connectors 3 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Installing Memory Removing Memory PCI Cards Cards Release tab Card retention door Bracket caught outside of slot Alignment guide alignment bar If you removed an add-in network connector Release tabs PCI Express Cards X16 card X1 card Securing tab Bracket caught Release tabs If you removed an add-in network connector Drive Panel Removing the Drive PanelSliding plate lever Drive panel Center drive Panel tab Drive panel insert Removing the Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive-Panel Insert Drive panel Insert tab Drive panel insert Replacing the Drive Panel CD/DVD drives Connecting Drive CablesDrives IDE Drive Addressing Drive Interface Connectors Power Cable ConnectorPower cable Removing and Installing Parts Hard Drive Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Power cable Tabs Hard drive Removing and Installing PartsRemoving a Hard Drive Drive Hard drive bracket Installing a Hard Drive Hard drive bay Adding a Second Hard Drive Power cable Data cable Floppy DriveRemoving a Floppy Drive Page Drive Screws Installing a Floppy Drive Power cable Data cable Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Drive latch release Sliding plate Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Screws Installing a Media Card Reader FlexBay USB cable Media Card Reader Power cable Data cable Removing and Installing Parts CD/DVD DriveRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Page Installing a CD/DVD Drive Connect the power and data cables to the drive Replacing the Battery Battery Computer cover Back of computer Bottom hinges Replacing the Computer Cover Specifications Eight-way set associative, write-back SramSystem clock Or 1066-MHz data rate Appendix Drive, and Media Card Reader 100 101 102 103 System SetupEntering System Setup Overview Appendix 105 System Setup Options Operating system that do not support Sata drives On defaultDetermines the integrated Sata controller’s operating mode 106 107 108 109 Boot Sequence Appendix 111 Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings Floppy Drive Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse 114 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only CDs and DVDs 115 FCC Notices U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Class a Contacting Dell Class BFCC Identification Information 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 Countries Sales Penang, Malaysia Appendix Dell Precision Technical Support PowerApp, PowerEdgeSwitchboard Sales 129 130 PowerConnect, and PowerVault Transaction Sales 131Trinidad/Tobago General Support Turks and Caicos Islands 132 133 134 Index 135 Index 136 Index Index 137 138 Index Device Driver Rollback, 48 Files and Settings Transfer