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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 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreAddressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Replacing the External Modem Connector102 103 108 105106 Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationFinding Information Use the Service Tag to When you useOrder status, warranty, and repair information Updates Follow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Finding Information Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer USB connector on computer USB printer cable Using a Media Card Reader OptionalConnecting a USB Printer Connecting a TV Optional Setting Up a Home and Office Network Changing the Display SettingsConnecting to a Network Adapter Network adapter connector on computer Connecting to the Internet Network Setup WizardSetting Up Your Internet Connection Click Checklist for creating a network If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Playing a CD or DVDClick Connect to the Internet Setting Up and Using Your Computer CD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+R, and DVD+RW Helpful TipsRecordNow Click Exact Copy Power Management Standby Mode Power Schemes Tab Hibernate ModePower Options Properties Hibernate Tab Hyper-ThreadingAdvanced Tab Click Hardware and click Device Manager Troubleshooting Tips Battery ProblemsDrive 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 Computer does not start up Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer stops responding Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly 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 If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Remove the card, reinstall it see If the problem still exists, install aModules installed, remove Normally, reinstall an additional If there is an error message on your Screen identifying a problem with aInstalled on your computer Determine if a conflict exists by Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function Tab Function What Is a Driver?Drivers Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackManually Reinstalling Drivers Windows XP Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Creating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore Troubleshooting Tools Removing and Installing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing Parts Front and Back View of the Computer Front View Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving state Blinking or solid amber See Power Problems onDiagnostic lights CD/DVD drive eject Express cards See the safety instructions in the ProductBack View Connector Line-in connector Link integrity lightAttached Reliable operation Removing the Computer Cover Security cable slot Cover release latch Computer cover Inside View of Your Computer Processor connector CPU Password jumperPower 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 Installing a PCI Express Card PCI Express CardsX16 card X1 card PCI Express 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 Connecting Drive Cables Drive Interface ConnectorsPower Cable Connector Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector Removing a Hard Drive Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesHard 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 Pull tab Removing and Installing Parts ModemReplacing the Modem 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 Video Hole D-SUB connector Processor powerComputers Reader Controls and Lights Power control Push button Power light Problems onAn explanation of the diagnostic light codes 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 Boot Sequence Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 102 103 Clearing Forgotten PasswordsChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Cmos Settings 104 Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and MonitorMouse 105 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyCDs and DVDs 106 FCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsClass a Class B 107 108 Contacting DellFCC Identification Information 109 Antigua and BarbudaArgentina Buenos Aires Aruba 110 Chile Santiago 111Cayman Islands Costa Rica 112Colombia 113 114 115 116 IndiaIreland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com 117 Korea Seoul 118 Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.comMacao Malaysia Penang 119 120 121 122 Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.comTaiwan Thailand 123 Turks and Caicos IslandsBracknell Website support.euro.dell.com Uruguay 124 BusinessVirgin Islands Venezuela 125 Index Connection, setting up Error messagesProblems Compatibility, 33 restore to previous operating 127 USB