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A

audio. See sound

B

battery problems, 49 replacing, 120

BIOS, 127

boot sequence about, 132 changing, 133 option settings, 132

booting

to a USB device, 133

C

cards

installing PCI Express, 92 PCI Express, 91 removing PCI, 90 removing PCI Express, 97

CD/DVD drive problems, 50

CD-RW drive problems, 51

CDs, 28

operating system, 11 playing, 26

Check Disk, 51

CMOS settings clearing, 135

computer components inside, 80 crashes, 55-56 inside view, 80

restore to previous state, 72 stops responding, 55

contacting Dell, 137

copying CDs

general information, 28 helpful tips, 30

how to, 29

copying DVDs general information, 28 helpful tips, 30

how to, 29

cover replacing, 121

D

Dell

contacting, 137

Dell Diagnostics, 68

Dell support site, 10

diagnostic lights, 65

diagnostics Dell, 68 lights, 65

documentation End User License

Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 10

Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9

safety, 9 warranty, 9

drive panel, 100 removing, 100 replacing, 103

drive-panel insert removing, 101 replacing, 102

drivers about, 70 identifying, 70

Drivers and Utilities CD, 9

drives problems, 50 RAID, 37

DVD drive problems, 50

DVDs, 28 playing, 26

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Contents

CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light Service TagDiagnostic lights W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m October YH242 Contents Cleaning the Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system 101 Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 100 107 104105 106 137 Warranty information Finding InformationSupport.dell.com Appropriate for your configuration, providing critical Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Updates How to reinstall my operating system How to work with programs and filesHow 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 ConnectorsGreen a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network Computer Surround sound setup Connecting Monitors VGA connector blue Connecting Two Monitors With VGA ConnectorsOne DVI Connector TV-OUT connector Changing the Display Settings Connecting a Television TV Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting 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 WizardNetwork 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 Volume Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips Using a Media Card Reader Optional XD-Picture Card Memory Stick MS/MS ProSmartMedia SMC MultiMediaCard MMC Overview Power ManagementStandby Mode Ieee 1394 Optional Hibernate Mode Power Options PropertiesPower Schemes Tab Hibernate Tab Cleaning Your ComputerCleaning the Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Advanced Tab Cleaning the Mouse Cleaning the Floppy DriveCleaning CDs and DVDs Setting Up and Using Your Computer About Your RAID Configuration Hyper-ThreadingOptimizing Performance RAID Level 0 Configuration RAID Level 1 ConfigurationSegment 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 Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology QRT Dell DataSafe OptionalIntel Viiv Technology Optional Enabling the QRT Feature in the Operating system Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup Optimizing Performance Troubleshooting Tips Battery ProblemsSolving Problems CD and DVD drive problems Drive Problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsProblems 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 ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Other software problems Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemSolid blue screen appears Mouse Problems Memory Problems Network Problems Power Problems Scanner Problems Printer Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesScreen is blank Screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem DescriptionTroubleshooting Tools If the problem persists, contact Dell Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionIdentified a faulty module or If available, install properly working Memory on For memory module/connectorPlacement exist see Memory on Installed. If the computer starts Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Windows XP What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackManually Reinstalling Drivers Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring Your Operating System Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Creating a Restore PointUndoing 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 PartsBefore 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 fanInside View of Your Computer CD or DVD drive Processor fan System Board Components Battery socket Battery Sata Connectors SATA0Front panel I/O connector Main power connector FlexBay USB connector Clear Cmos jumper PCI Express x16 card ConnectorMemory Memory Overview Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Installing Memory Cutouts Memory module Crossbar Removing and Installing Parts Removing Memory Installing a PCI Card CardsPCI 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 Installing a PCI Express Card Card retention door Release tabsFiller 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 PanelsRemoving the Drive Panel 100 Removing the Drive-Panel Insert 101Drive panel Drive-panel insert tab Drive-panel insert Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert102 Center drive-panel tab Drive panel Drives Replacing the Drive Panel103 General Installation Guidelines Hard Drive104 Tabs Power cableRemoving a Hard Drive 105 106 Installing a Hard Drive 107 Adding a Second Hard Drive 108 Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy Drive109 110 Power cable Floppy drive cable Sliding plate lever Installing a Floppy Drive 111Floppy drive Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader112 Present on all computers Removing and Installing Parts 113Media Card Reader not 114 Installing a Media Card Reader 115Media Card Reader CD/DVD Drive 116Media Card Reader optional CD/DVD drive cable Power cable Removing a CD/DVD Drive117 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 118Sliding plate CD/DVD cable Power cable 119CD/DVD drive Battery Replacing the Battery120 Battery Tab Replacing the Computer Cover121 122 123 Specifications 124 AudioExpansion Bus Connectors 125Drives 126 Environmental System SetupEntering System Setup 127 128 System Setup Screens 129 System Setup Options Video 130 Security 131 Boot Sequence Option Settings132 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots133 134 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 135 Clearing Cmos SettingsDefinition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 136 FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B 137 Contacting Dell 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 Called from within Singapore or Malaysia onlyWebsite 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 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 Index 171 Index 172 Index Index 173 174 Index USB