CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light
Service Tag
Diagnostic lights
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Contents
Cleaning the Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
101
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
100
107
104
105
106
137
Finding Information
Warranty information
Support.dell.com
Appropriate for your configuration, providing critical
Use the Service Tag to
When you use
Updates
How to reinstall my operating system
How to work with programs and files
How to personalize my desktop
Click the topic that describes your problem
Finding Information
Front View of the Computer
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown
Vents and any object near the vents
Back View of the Computer
Ensure reliable operation
Back Panel Connectors
Green a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network
Computer
Surround sound setup
Connecting Monitors
VGA connector blue
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
One DVI Connector
TV-OUT connector
Changing the Display Settings
Connecting a Television TV
Printer Cable
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Connecting to the Internet
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Computer Network cable
Network Setup Wizard
Network adapter connector
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Playing a CD or DVD
Playing CDs and DVDs
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Adjusting the Picture
Adjusting the Volume
Copying CDs and DVDs
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Helpful Tips
XD-Picture Card Memory Stick MS/MS Pro
Using a Media Card Reader Optional
SmartMedia SMC MultiMediaCard MMC
Overview
Power Management
Standby Mode
Ieee 1394 Optional
Power Options Properties
Hibernate Mode
Power Schemes Tab
Hibernate Tab
Cleaning Your Computer
Cleaning the Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Advanced Tab
Cleaning the Floppy Drive
Cleaning the Mouse
Cleaning CDs and DVDs
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Hyper-Threading
About Your RAID Configuration
Optimizing Performance
RAID Level 1 Configuration
RAID Level 0 Configuration
Segment Hard drive
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration
Using the Intel RAID Option ROM Utility
Deleting a RAID Volume
Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration
Using the Intel Application Accelerator
Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration
Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration
Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration
Creating a Spare Hard Drive
Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration
Dell DataSafe Optional
Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology QRT
Intel Viiv Technology Optional
Enabling the QRT Feature in the Operating system
Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup
Optimizing Performance
Battery Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Solving Problems
CD and DVD drive problems
Drive Problems
Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Solving Problems
Use these characters in filenames
Error Messages
Keyboard Problems
Media Card Reader Problems
Program stops responding
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Other software problems
Solid blue screen appears
Mouse Problems
Memory Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Scanner Problems
Printer Problems
No sound from speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from headphones
Video and Monitor Problems
Screen is blank
Screen is difficult to read
Solving Problems
Light Pattern Problem Description
Diagnostic Lights
Troubleshooting Tools
If the problem persists, contact Dell
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
Identified a faulty module or
If available, install properly working
Memory on
For memory module/connector
Placement exist see Memory on
Installed. If the computer starts
Dell Diagnostics
Option Function
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Tab Function
Windows XP
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Reinstalling Drivers
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Creating a Restore Point
Undoing the Last System Restore
Enabling System Restore
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
Removing Dell PC Restore
Troubleshooting Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Removing the Computer Cover
Cover release latch Computer cover
Processor
Power supply System board Hard drive Card fan
Inside View of Your Computer
CD or DVD drive Processor fan
System Board Components
Battery socket Battery Sata Connectors SATA0
Front panel I/O connector Main power connector
FlexBay USB connector Clear Cmos jumper
PCI Express x16 card
Connector
Memory
Memory Overview
Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations
Installing Memory
Cutouts Memory module
Crossbar Removing and Installing Parts
Removing Memory
Cards
Installing a PCI Card
PCI Cards
Release tabs Filler bracket
Release tab
Alignment bar Alignment guide
Fully seated card Not fully seated card
Removing a PCI Card
PCI Express Cards
Card retention door Release tabs
Installing a PCI Express Card
Filler bracket Alignment guide Alignment bar
Release tab
PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x1 card slot
PCI Express x16 card slot
Fully seated card Not fully seated card
Release tab
Removing a PCI Express Card
Release tab
Removing and Installing Parts
Sliding plate Sliding plate lever
Drive Panels
Removing the Drive Panel
100
101
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
Drive panel Drive-panel insert tab
Drive-panel insert
Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert
102
Center drive-panel tab Drive panel
Replacing the Drive Panel
Drives
103
Hard Drive
General Installation Guidelines
104
Tabs
Power cable
Removing a Hard Drive
105
106
Installing a Hard Drive
107
Adding a Second Hard Drive
108
Removing a Floppy Drive
Floppy Drive
109
110
Power cable Floppy drive cable Sliding plate lever
111
Installing a Floppy Drive
Floppy drive
Removing a Media Card Reader
Media Card Reader
112
113
Present on all computers Removing and Installing Parts
Media Card Reader not
114
115
Installing a Media Card Reader
Media Card Reader
116
CD/DVD Drive
Media Card Reader optional
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
CD/DVD drive cable Power cable
117
118
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
Sliding plate
119
CD/DVD cable Power cable
CD/DVD drive
Replacing the Battery
Battery
120
Replacing the Computer Cover
Battery Tab
121
122
123
Specifications
Audio
124
Expansion Bus
125
Connectors
Drives
126
Environmental
System Setup
Entering System Setup
127
128
System Setup Screens
129
System Setup Options
Video
130
Security
131
Option Settings
Boot Sequence
132
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
133
134
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
135
Clearing Cmos Settings
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
136
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
FCC Class B
137
Contacting Dell
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
Called from within Singapore or Malaysia only
152
Website support.ap.dell.com
153
154
155
156
Printers, and Projectors for Relationship
157
158
Glossary
159
160
161
162
163
NIC See network adapter
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165
166
167
168
169
170
Index 171
Index
172 Index
Index 173
174 Index
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