Diagnostic lights
Service Tag
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
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
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Warranty information
Finding Information
Support.dell.com
When you use
Use the Service Tag to
Updates
Appropriate for your configuration, providing critical
How to personalize my desktop
How to work with programs and files
Click the topic that describes your problem
How to reinstall my operating system
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
Green a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network
Back Panel Connectors
Computer
Ensure reliable operation
Surround sound setup
Connecting Monitors
One DVI Connector
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
TV-OUT connector
VGA connector blue
Changing the Display Settings
Connecting a Television TV
Connecting a USB Printer
Setting Up a Printer
For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors
Printer Cable
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Connecting to the Internet
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Network adapter connector
Network Setup Wizard
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Computer Network cable
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 Picture
Copying 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 Pro
SmartMedia SMC MultiMediaCard MMC
Standby Mode
Power Management
Ieee 1394 Optional
Overview
Hibernate Mode
Power Options Properties
Power Schemes Tab
Cleaning the Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Cleaning Your Computer
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
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 Optional
Intel Viiv Technology Optional
Enabling the QRT Feature in the Operating system
Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup
Optimizing Performance
Troubleshooting Tips
Battery Problems
Solving Problems
CD and DVD drive problems
Drive Problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Hard drive problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Solving Problems
Use these characters in filenames
Error Messages
Keyboard Problems
Media Card Reader Problems
Computer does not start up
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer stops responding
Program stops responding
Other software problems
Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Solid 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 headphones
Screen is blank
Screen is difficult to read
Solving Problems
Diagnostic Lights
Light Pattern Problem Description
Troubleshooting Tools
Identified a faulty module or
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
If available, install properly working
If the problem persists, contact Dell
Placement exist see Memory on
For memory module/connector
Installed. If the computer starts
Memory on
Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
Tab Function
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
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
Undoing the Last System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Enabling System Restore
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
Removing Dell PC Restore
Troubleshooting Tools
Before You Begin
Removing and Installing Parts
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Removing the Computer Cover
Cover release latch Computer cover
Inside View of Your Computer
Power supply System board Hard drive Card fan
CD or DVD drive Processor fan
Processor
Front panel I/O connector Main power connector
Battery socket Battery Sata Connectors SATA0
FlexBay USB connector Clear Cmos jumper
System Board Components
Memory
Connector
Memory Overview
PCI Express x16 card
Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations
Installing Memory
Cutouts Memory module
Crossbar Removing and Installing Parts
Removing Memory
Installing a PCI Card
Cards
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
Installing a PCI Express Card
Card retention door Release tabs
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
Removing the Drive Panel
Drive Panels
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Sliding plate Sliding plate lever
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
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Drive panel Drive-panel insert tab
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Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert
Center drive-panel tab Drive panel
Drive-panel insert
Drives
Replacing the Drive Panel
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General Installation Guidelines
Hard Drive
104
Removing a Hard Drive
Power cable
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Tabs
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Installing a Hard Drive
107
Adding a Second Hard Drive
108
Floppy Drive
Removing a Floppy Drive
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Power cable Floppy drive cable Sliding plate lever
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
124
Audio
Expansion Bus
Connectors
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Drives
126
Entering System Setup
System Setup
127
Environmental
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System Setup Screens
129
System Setup Options
Video
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Security
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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
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Clearing Cmos Settings
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
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Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
FCC Notice U.S. Only
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 171
Index
172 Index
Index 173
174 Index
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