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Service Tag
Diagnostic lights
CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light
October YH242
Contents
Cleaning the Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
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Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
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Finding Information
Warranty information
Support.dell.com
Updates
Use the Service Tag to
When you use
Appropriate for your configuration, providing critical
Click the topic that describes your problem
How to work with programs and files
How to personalize my desktop
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
Computer
Back Panel Connectors
Green a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network
Ensure reliable operation
Connecting Monitors
Surround sound setup
TV-OUT connector
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
One DVI Connector
VGA connector blue
Connecting a Television TV
Changing the Display Settings
For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Network Setup Wizard
Network adapter connector
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 Picture
Adjusting the Volume
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Helpful Tips
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
XD-Picture Card Memory Stick MS/MS Pro
Using a Media Card Reader Optional
SmartMedia SMC MultiMediaCard MMC
Ieee 1394 Optional
Power Management
Standby Mode
Overview
Power Options Properties
Hibernate Mode
Power Schemes Tab
Advanced Tab
Cleaning Your Computer
Cleaning the Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Hibernate 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
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
Dell DataSafe Optional
Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology QRT
Intel Viiv Technology Optional
Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup
Enabling the QRT Feature in the Operating system
Optimizing Performance
Battery Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Solving Problems
Drive Problems
CD and DVD drive problems
Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Solving Problems
Error Messages
Use these characters in filenames
Media Card Reader Problems
Keyboard Problems
Computer stops responding
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start up
Program stops responding
Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Other software problems
Solid blue screen appears
Memory Problems
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from speakers
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 available, install properly working
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
Identified a faulty module or
If the problem persists, contact Dell
Installed. If the computer starts
For memory module/connector
Placement exist see Memory on
Memory on
Dell Diagnostics
Option Function
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Tab Function
Identifying Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Windows XP
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
Enabling System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Undoing the Last System Restore
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
Removing Dell PC Restore
Troubleshooting Tools
Recommended Tools
Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin
Turning Off Your Computer
Removing the Computer Cover
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Cover release latch Computer cover
CD or DVD drive Processor fan
Power supply System board Hard drive Card fan
Inside View of Your Computer
Processor
FlexBay USB connector Clear Cmos jumper
Battery socket Battery Sata Connectors SATA0
Front panel I/O connector Main power connector
System Board Components
Memory Overview
Connector
Memory
PCI Express x16 card
Installing Memory
Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations
Crossbar Removing and Installing Parts
Cutouts Memory module
Removing Memory
Cards
Installing a PCI Card
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
Card retention door Release tabs
Installing a PCI Express Card
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
100
Drive Panels
Removing the Drive Panel
Sliding plate Sliding plate lever
101
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
Drive panel Drive-panel insert tab
Center drive-panel tab Drive panel
Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert
102
Drive-panel insert
Replacing the Drive Panel
Drives
103
Hard Drive
General Installation Guidelines
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105
Power cable
Removing a Hard Drive
Tabs
Installing a Hard Drive
106
Adding a Second Hard Drive
107
108
Removing a Floppy Drive
Floppy Drive
109
Power cable Floppy drive cable Sliding plate lever
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Installing a Floppy Drive
Floppy drive
Removing a Media Card Reader
Media Card Reader
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Present on all computers Removing and Installing Parts
Media Card Reader not
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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
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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
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Specifications
123
Audio
124
Expansion Bus
125
Connectors
Drives
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127
System Setup
Entering System Setup
Environmental
System Setup Screens
128
System Setup Options
129
130
Video
131
Security
Option Settings
Boot Sequence
132
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
133
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
134
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Clearing Cmos Settings
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
135
FCC Class B
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
136
Contacting Dell
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Called from within Singapore or Malaysia only
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Website support.ap.dell.com
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Printers, and Projectors for Relationship
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157
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159
Glossary
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NIC See network adapter
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Index
Index 171
172 Index
Index 173
USB
174 Index