Service Tag
Diagnostic lights
W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light
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Contents
Cleaning the Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
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Warranty information
Finding Information
Support.dell.com
Use the Service Tag to
When you use
Updates
Appropriate for your configuration, providing critical
How to work with programs and files
How to personalize my desktop
Click the topic that describes your problem
How to reinstall my operating system
Finding Information
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Front View of the Computer
Vents and any object near the vents
Computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown
Back View of the Computer
Back Panel Connectors
Green a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network
Computer
Ensure reliable operation
Connecting Monitors
Surround sound setup
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
One DVI Connector
TV-OUT connector
VGA connector blue
Connecting a Television TV
Changing the Display Settings
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors
Printer Cable
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup Wizard
Network adapter connector
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Computer Network cable
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Playing CDs and DVDs
Playing a CD or DVD
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Helpful Tips
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Using a Media Card Reader Optional
XD-Picture Card Memory Stick MS/MS Pro
SmartMedia SMC MultiMediaCard MMC
Power Management
Standby Mode
Ieee 1394 Optional
Overview
Hibernate Mode
Power Options Properties
Power Schemes Tab
Cleaning Your Computer
Cleaning the Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Advanced Tab
Hibernate Tab
Cleaning the Mouse
Cleaning the Floppy Drive
Cleaning CDs and DVDs
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
About Your RAID Configuration
Hyper-Threading
Optimizing Performance
RAID Level 0 Configuration
RAID Level 1 Configuration
Segment Hard drive
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
Using the Intel RAID Option ROM Utility
Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration
Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration
Deleting a RAID Volume
Using the Intel Application Accelerator
Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration
Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration
Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration
Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration
Creating a Spare Hard Drive
Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology QRT
Dell DataSafe Optional
Intel Viiv Technology Optional
Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup
Enabling the QRT Feature in the Operating system
Optimizing Performance
Troubleshooting Tips
Battery Problems
Solving Problems
Drive Problems
CD and DVD drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Hard drive problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Solving Problems
Error Messages
Use these characters in filenames
Media Card Reader Problems
Keyboard Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
Program stops responding
Other software problems
Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Solid blue screen appears
Memory 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 headphones
Screen is blank
Screen is difficult to read
Solving Problems
Diagnostic Lights
Light Pattern Problem Description
Troubleshooting Tools
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
Identified a faulty module or
If available, install properly working
If the problem persists, contact Dell
For memory module/connector
Placement exist see Memory on
Installed. If the computer starts
Memory on
Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
Tab Function
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Windows XP
Reinstalling Drivers
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Restoring Your Operating System
Creating a Restore Point
Undoing the Last System Restore
Enabling System Restore
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
Removing Dell PC Restore
Troubleshooting Tools
Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Removing the Computer Cover
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Cover release latch Computer cover
Power supply System board Hard drive Card fan
Inside View of Your Computer
CD or DVD drive Processor fan
Processor
Battery socket Battery Sata Connectors SATA0
Front panel I/O connector Main power connector
FlexBay USB connector Clear Cmos jumper
System Board Components
Connector
Memory
Memory Overview
PCI Express x16 card
Installing Memory
Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations
Crossbar Removing and Installing Parts
Cutouts Memory module
Removing Memory
Installing a PCI Card
Cards
PCI Cards
Release tabs Filler bracket
Release tab
Fully seated card Not fully seated card
Alignment bar Alignment guide
Removing a PCI Card
PCI Express Cards
Installing a PCI Express Card
Card retention door Release tabs
Filler bracket Alignment guide Alignment bar
Release tab
PCI Express x16 card slot
PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x1 card slot
Fully seated card Not fully seated card
Release tab
Removing a PCI Express Card
Release tab
Removing and Installing Parts
Drive Panels
Removing the Drive Panel
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Sliding plate Sliding plate lever
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
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Drive panel Drive-panel insert tab
Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert
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Center drive-panel tab Drive panel
Drive-panel insert
Drives
Replacing the Drive Panel
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General Installation Guidelines
Hard Drive
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Power cable
Removing a Hard Drive
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Tabs
Installing a Hard Drive
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Adding a Second Hard Drive
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Floppy Drive
Removing a Floppy Drive
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Power cable Floppy drive cable Sliding plate lever
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Installing a Floppy Drive
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Floppy drive
Media Card Reader
Removing a Media Card Reader
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Present on all computers Removing and Installing Parts
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Media Card Reader not
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Installing a Media Card Reader
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Media Card Reader
CD/DVD Drive
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Media Card Reader optional
CD/DVD drive cable Power cable
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
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Installing a CD/DVD Drive
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Sliding plate
CD/DVD cable Power cable
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CD/DVD drive
Battery
Replacing the Battery
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Battery Tab
Replacing the Computer Cover
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Specifications
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Audio
Expansion Bus
Connectors
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Drives
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System Setup
Entering System Setup
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Environmental
System Setup Screens
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System Setup Options
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Video
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Security
Boot Sequence
Option Settings
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Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
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Clearing Forgotten Passwords
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Clearing Cmos Settings
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
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FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
FCC Class B
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Contacting Dell
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Called from within Singapore or Malaysia only
Website support.ap.dell.com
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Printers, and Projectors for Relationship
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Glossary
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NIC See network adapter
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Index
Index 171
172 Index
Index 173
USB
174 Index