Installing a CD/DVD Drive | Dell T8243, DHP specs

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Installing a CD/DVD Drive

1Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.

Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer. If you are installing an IDE drive, configure the drive for the cable select setting.

2Connect the power and CD/DVD drive cables to the drive.

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Dell T8243, DHP manual Installing a CD/DVD Drive, Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m February T8243 Contents Solving Problems Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesReplacing the External Modem Connector 103 105 106108 Contents What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty information Finding InformationFinding Information Order status, warranty, and repair information Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Updates Click the topic that describes your problem Click the arrow iconFollow the instructions on the screen Finding Information Setting Up a Printer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPrinter Cable Using a Media Card Reader Optional Connecting a USB PrinterUSB connector on computer USB printer cable Connecting a TV Optional Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkChanging the Display Settings Network adapter connector on computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetNetwork Setup Wizard Click Checklist for creating a network Playing a CD or DVD Click Connect to the InternetIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Setting Up and Using Your Computer CD player includes the following basic buttons How to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Copying CDs and DVDs RecordNow Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+R, and DVD+RWHelpful Tips Click Exact Copy Power Management Standby Mode Hibernate Mode Power Options PropertiesPower Schemes Tab Hyper-Threading Advanced TabHibernate Tab Click Hardware and click Device Manager Drive Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Solving Problems CD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problems Error Messages Use these characters in filenames Media Card Reader Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Program crashes repeatedly Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Memory Problems Other software problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers Video and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Modules installed, remove Remove the card, reinstall it seeIf the problem still exists, install a Normally, reinstall an additional Installed on your computer If there is an error message on yourScreen identifying a problem with a Determine if a conflict exists by Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Option Function What Is a Driver? DriversTab Function Manually Reinstalling Drivers Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Windows XP Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring Your Operating System Creating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Enabling System RestoreUsing Dell PC Restore by Symantec Troubleshooting Tools Recommended Tools Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing Parts Front and Back View of the Computer Front View Diagnostic lights Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving stateBlinking or solid amber See Power Problems on CD/DVD drive eject See the safety instructions in the Product Back ViewExpress cards Attached Connector Line-in connectorLink integrity light Reliable operation Removing the Computer Cover Security cable slot Cover release latch Computer cover Inside View of Your Computer Power Processor connector CPUPassword jumper PCI Express Sata connector Memory DDR2 Memory Overview Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Installing Memory Securing clips Connector Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Cards Removing Memory X16 card X1 card PCI Express Installing a PCI Express CardPCI Express Cards X16 card slot Edge connector Securing slot Card connector Securing tab Retention arm tab Card not fully seated Card fully Bracket Seated Retention arm PCI Express card Edge connector Card connector Removing a PCI Express Card Drives CD/DVD drive Hard drive Power Cable Connector Connecting Drive CablesDrive Interface Connectors Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Power cable Tabs Hard drive Installing a Hard Drive Tabs Drive Drive bracket CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive Data cable Removing and Installing Parts CD/DVD drive Drive release latch Installing a CD/DVD Drive Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader Data cable Installing a Media Card Reader Drive Drive bracket Screws Removing and Installing Parts Data cable Removing and Installing Parts Floppy Drive Optional Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy drive Drive release latch Installing a Floppy Drive Drive Drive bracket Screws Data cable edge connector Cable release tab Replacing the Modem Pull tab Removing and Installing PartsModem Screws Modem cable Replacing the External Modem Connector Battery Screw Replacing the Battery Battery positive side Replacing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Specifications One PCI Express lane Connector Connector size Pins Computers Video Hole D-SUB connectorProcessor power Reader An explanation of the diagnostic light codes Controls and Lights Power control Push button Power lightProblems on Fixed-voltage power supply 110 V at 50/60 Hz System Setup Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options Normal or Combo mode 100 101 Monday through Friday Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceOption Settings 102 Clearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots103 Clearing Cmos Settings 104 Mouse Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 105 CDs and DVDs Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 106 Class a Class B FCC Notices U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 107 Contacting Dell FCC Identification Information108 Argentina Buenos Aires 109Antigua and Barbuda Aruba 110 111 Cayman IslandsChile Santiago 112 ColombiaCosta Rica 113 114 115 Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com 116India Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com 117 Korea Seoul Macao 118Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com Malaysia Penang 119 120 121 Taiwan 122Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com Thailand Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.com 123Turks and Caicos Islands Uruguay Virgin Islands 124Business Venezuela 125 Index Error messages ProblemsConnection, setting up Compatibility, 33 restore to previous operating 127 USB