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Страница 1: ...Model DCSM FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader hard drive activity light microphone connector headphone connector CD or DVD activity light CD or DVD eject button diagnostic lights USB 2 0 connectors 2 cover latch release Service Tag power button power activity light ...

Страница 2: ...rights reserved Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo Inspiron Dell Precision Dimension OptiPlex Latitude PowerEdge PowerVault PowerApp DellNet Dell TravelLite Strike Zone and PowerConnect are trademarks of Dell Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is u...

Страница 3: ...ng CDs and DVDs 20 Adjusting the Volume 21 Adjusting the Picture 21 Copying CDs and DVDs 22 How to Copy a CD or DVD 22 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 22 Helpful Tips 23 Using a Media Card Reader Optional 24 Connecting Two Monitors 26 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 26 Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 27 Connecting a TV 27 Changing the Display S...

Страница 4: ...Battery Problems 37 Drive Problems 38 CD and DVD drive problems 38 Hard drive problems 39 E Mail Modem and Internet Problems 39 Error Messages 40 Keyboard Problems 41 Lockups and Software Problems 42 The computer does not start up 42 The computer stops responding 42 A program stops responding 42 A program crashes repeatedly 43 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system...

Страница 5: ...gnostics Main Menu 56 Drivers 57 What Is a Driver 57 Identifying Drivers 58 Reinstalling Drivers 58 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 59 Restoring Your Operating System 59 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 60 Using Dell PC Restore 61 Using the Operating System CD 63 5 Removing and Installing Parts 65 Before You Begin 65 Recommended Tools 65 Turning Off Your Computer 65 Befo...

Страница 6: ...ommended Drive Cable Connections 90 Connecting Drive Cables 91 Drive Interface Connectors 91 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 91 Hard Drives 92 Removing a Hard Drive 92 Installing a Hard Drive 93 Adding a Second Hard Drive 95 Floppy Drive 97 Removing a Floppy Drive 97 Installing a Floppy Drive 99 Media Card Reader 101 Removing a Media Card Reader 101 Installing a Media Card Reader 103 CD ...

Страница 7: ...122 Clearing CMOS Settings 123 Cleaning Your Computer 123 Computer Keyboard and Monitor 123 Mouse 124 Floppy Drive 124 CDs and DVDs 124 Dell Technical Support Policy U S Only 125 Definition of Dell Installed Software and Peripherals 125 Definition of Third Party Software and Peripherals 125 FCC Notice U S Only 125 FCC Class B 125 Contacting Dell 126 Glossary 149 Index 159 ...

Страница 8: ...8 Contents ...

Страница 9: ...y not be available in certain countries NOTE Additional information may ship with your computer What Are You Looking For Find it Here Warranty information Terms and Conditions U S only Safety instructions Regulatory information Ergonomics information End User License Agreement Dell Product Information Guide How to set up my computer Setup Diagram ...

Страница 10: ...Certified drivers patches and software updates Dell Support Website support dell com NOTE Select your region to view the appropriate support site NOTE Corporate government and education customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website at premier support dell com Desktop System Software DSS If you reinstall the operating system for your computer you should also reinstall the DSS u...

Страница 11: ...o personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start Help and Support 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon 3 Click the topic that describes your problem 4 Follow the instructions on the screen What Are You Looking For Find it Here ...

Страница 12: ...12 Finding Information ...

Страница 13: ... the Computer Cover on page 66 2 location of Service Tag Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support 3 CD or DVD eject button Press to eject a disk from the CD or DVD drive 4 CD or DVD activity light The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...

Страница 14: ...ice such as a CD player is operating 10 power button power light Press the power button to turn on the computer The light in the center of this button indicates power state See Controls and Lights on page 113 for more information NOTICE To avoid losing data do not use the power button to turn off the computer Instead perform an operating system shutdown 11 USB 2 0 connectors 2 Use the front USB co...

Страница 15: ...n the Product Information Guide for more information 2 power connector Insert the power cable 3 back panel connectors Plug USB audio and other devices into the appropriate connector See Back Panel Connectors on page 16 for more information 4 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards 1 3 4 2 ...

Страница 16: ...dapter connector on the back panel of your computer A click indicates that the network cable has been securely attached NOTE Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector On computers with a network connector card use the connector on the card It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network If you must use Category 3 wiring force the network speed to 10 ...

Страница 17: ...he card 6 line out connector Use the green line out connector available on computers with integrated sound to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers On computers with a sound card use the connector on the card 7 microphone Use the pink connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program On computers with a sound ca...

Страница 18: ... ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country To connect to the Internet you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider ISP Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options Dial up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line Dial up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections DSL connections that prov...

Страница 19: ...ck Connect to the Internet 4 In the next window click the appropriate option If you do not have an ISP and want to select one click Choose from a list of Internet service providers ISPs If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD click Set up my connection manually If you have a CD click Use the CD I got from an ISP 5 Click Next If you selected S...

Страница 20: ...the drive 2 Place the disc label side up in the center of the tray 3 Press the eject button or gently push in the tray To format CDs for storing data to create music CDs or to copy CDs see the CD software that came with your computer NOTE Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you create CDs A CD player includes the following basic buttons Play Move backward within the current track Pause ...

Страница 21: ...trol window Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback adjust the display properties 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel 2 Under Pick a category click Appearance and Themes 3 Under Pick a task click Change the screen resolution 4 In the Display Properties window click and drag...

Страница 22: ...AM or DVD R DL media NOTE Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using Sonic DigitalMedia 1 Click Start All Programs Sonic DigitalMedia Projects Copy Disc Copy 2 To copy the CD or DVD If you have one CD or DVD drive ensure that the settings are correct and click the Disc Copy button The computer reads your source CD or DVD and copies the data to a temporary folder on y...

Страница 23: ... not play in most home or car stereos You cannot create audio DVDs with Sonic DigitalMedia Music MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers that have MP3 software installed Commercially available DVD players used in home theater systems may not support all available DVD formats For a list of formats supported by your DVD player see the documentation provided with your DVD player o...

Страница 24: ...rmanently to a blank CD R See the Sonic website at www sonic com for additional information Using a Media Card Reader Optional Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to your computer The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types xD Picture Card SmartMedia SMC CompactFlash Type I and II CF I II MicroDrive Card SecureDigital Card SD MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS MS Pro ...

Страница 25: ...media or card into the appropriate slot until it is completely seated in the connector If you encounter resistance do not force the media or card Check the card orientation and try again 1 xD Picture Card and SmartMedia SMC 2 CompactFlash Type I and II CF I II and MicroDrive Card 3 Memory Stick MS MS Pro 4 SecureDigital Card SD MultiMediaCard MMC 1 3 4 2 ...

Страница 26: ...l monitors at least one of them must have a VGA connector If you are connecting a TV you may connect only one monitor VGA or DVI in addition to the TV Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 65 NOTE If your computer has integrated video do not connect either monitor to the integrated video connector If the integrated video connector is covere...

Страница 27: ...uter The Microsoft Windows desktop displays on the primary monitor 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the display settings In clone mode both monitors display the same image In extended desktop mode you can drag objects from one screen to the other effectively doubling the amount of viewable work space For information on changing the display settings for your graphics card see the use...

Страница 28: ...he integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen Power Management The Microsoft Windows XP power management features can reduce the amount of electricity your computer uses when it is on and you are not using it You can reduce power to just the monitor or th...

Страница 29: ... in standby mode it may lose data Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer When the computer exits from hibernate mode the desktop is restored to the state it was in before it entered hibernate mode To activate hibernate mode 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel 2 Under Pick a ...

Страница 30: ...f you want your computer to run without interruption using no power conservation Minimal Power Management If you want your computer to run with minimal power conservation Max Battery If your computer is a portable computer and you run your computer from batteries for extended periods of time If you want to change the default settings for a scheme click the drop down menu in the Turn off monitor Tu...

Страница 31: ...vings when possible 1 Run the system setup program and enable Cool n Quiet technology using the Power Management options see System Setup on page 115 2 Click on the Start Settings Control Panel Power Options to access the Power Options Properties window 3 From the Power Schemes tab click the Power Schemes drop down menu and select Minimal Power Management and then click OK About RAID Configuration...

Страница 32: ...AID Configurations on page 31 For information on how to install a hard drive see Hard Drives on page 92 You can use one of two methods to configure RAID hard drive volumes The first method uses the Nvidia MediaShield ROM utility and is performed before you install the operating system onto the hard drive The second method uses Nvidia MediaShield and is performed after you have installed the operat...

Страница 33: ... explanation of RAID levels and their requirements see About RAID Configurations on page 31 For information on how to install a hard drive see Installing a Hard Drive on page 93 1 Enable RAID for each applicable hard drive on your computer see Setting Your Computer to RAID Enabled Mode on page 33 2 Restart the computer 3 Press Ctrl N when prompted to enter the RAID BIOS NOTE If the operating syste...

Страница 34: ...Shield Ideally however the drives should be of equal size to avoid unallocated or unused space For an explanation of RAID levels and their requirements see About RAID Configurations on page 31 Creating a RAID Array NOTICE The following procedure will result in the loss of all data on your hard drive s Back up any data you want to keep before continuing 1 Enable RAID on your hard drives see Setting...

Страница 35: ...te Array in the System Tasks pane The NVIDIA Delete Array Wizard appears 4 Click Next A confirmation screen appears with the name and size of the array that you have marked for deletion 5 Click Finish to delete the RAID configuration The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and lists any remaining arrays along with any other installed hard drives Rebuilding a RAID Configuration If on...

Страница 36: ...sh The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status of the rebuild process NOTE You can use your computer while the computer is rebuilding the array NOTE You can use any available RAID enabled free disk to rebuild an array ...

Страница 37: ...ee the program s documentation Battery Problems CAUTION There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product I...

Страница 38: ...or and remove viruses Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive ENSURE THAT THE DRIVE IS ENABLED IN THE SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM See System Setup on page 115 TEST THE DRIVE Insert another floppy disk CD or DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original one is defective Insert bootable media and restart the computer CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK See Cleaning Your Computer on page 1...

Страница 39: ...closing all programs before you write to the CD DVD RW TURN OFF STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD DVD RW DISC 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel 2 Under Pick a category click Performance and Maintenance 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon click Power Options 4 From the Power Schemes tab select Always On RUN CHECK DISK 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer 2 Rig...

Страница 40: ... 10 ft or more in length try a shorter one RUN THE MODEM HELPER DIAGNOSTICS Click the Start button point to All Programs and then click Modem Helper Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems Modem Helper is not available on all computers VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other...

Страница 41: ...g Dell on page 126 drive letter IS NOT ACCESSIBLE THE DEVICE IS NOT READY The drive cannot read the disk Insert a disk into the drive and try again INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD NON SYSTEM DISK ERROR Remove the floppy disk from the drive and restart your computer NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN Close all windows and open the program that...

Страница 42: ...LED IN THE SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM See System Setup on page 115 RUN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER See Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities on page 59 CHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS See Diagnostic Lights on page 53 ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET TURN THE COMPUTER OFF If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyb...

Страница 43: ...ollow the instructions on the screen TURN THE COMPUTER OFF If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off Then restart your computer CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION Ensure that the program is com...

Страница 44: ... Select the Disk Management option 3 Right click the corresponding drive letter in the right pane that needs to be changed 4 Select Drive Letter and Paths 5 From the drop down list select the new drive letter assignment for the Media Card Reader 6 Click OK to confirm your selection NOTE The Media Card Reader only appears as a mapped drive when it is connected Each of the four Media Card Reader slo...

Страница 45: ...2 to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 56 IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS Reseat the memory modules see Installing Memory on page 72 to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines see Installing Memory on pa...

Страница 46: ...to the computer and try using the mouse CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS 1 Click the Start button click Control Panel and then click Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Mouse 3 Try adjusting the settings REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER See Reinstalling Drivers on page 58 RUN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER See Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities on page 59 CHECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR Ensure tha...

Страница 47: ...th the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet If the computer is plugged into a power strip ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on Also bypass power protection devices power strips and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by tes...

Страница 48: ...s securely connected to the system board see System Board Components on page 69 ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE Some possible causes of interference are Power keyboard and mouse extension cables Too many devices on a power strip Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet CHECK THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information ENSURE THAT TH...

Страница 49: ...INSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER See the printer documentation for instructions CHECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information UNLOCK THE SCANNER Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS See the scanner documentation for cable connection inform...

Страница 50: ...EAKERS ARE TURNED ON See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers If your speakers have volume controls adjust the volume bass or treble to eliminate distortion ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL Click or double click the speaker icon in the lower right corner of your screen Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted DISCONNECT HEADPHONES FROM THE HEADPHONE CONNECTOR So...

Страница 51: ... that the graphics cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for your computer If an optional video card is installed check that the monitor cable is connected to the card rather than the video connector on the system board If you are using a graphics extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem the cable is defective Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine whet...

Страница 52: ...is at least 60 cm 2 ft away from the monitor MOVE THE MONITOR AWAY FROM EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES Fans fluorescent lights halogen lamps and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to appear shaky Turn off nearby devices to check for interference ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS 1 Click the Start button click Contr...

Страница 53: ...ed The diagnostic lights are not lit after the computer successfully boots to the operating system Plug the computer into a working electrical outlet and press the power button A possible processor failure has occurred Contact Dell see Contacting Dell on page 126 Memory modules are detected but a memory failure has occurred If you have two or more memory modules installed remove the modules reinst...

Страница 54: ...remove the modules reinstall one module see Installing Memory on page 72 and then restart the computer If the computer starts normally reinstall an additional module Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error If available install properly working memory of the same type into your computer see Installing Memory on page 72 If the problem persists cont...

Страница 55: ...ssage on your screen identifying a problem with a device such as the floppy drive or hard drive check the device to ensure that it is functioning properly If the problem persists contact Dell see Contacting Dell on page 126 After POST is complete all four diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to indicate normal operating condition None Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ...

Страница 56: ...s loads and the Main Menu screen appears click the button for the option you want 2 If a problem is encountered during a test a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen If you cannot resolve the error condition contact Dell see Contacting Dell on page 126 NOTE The Service Tag for ...

Страница 57: ... drivers such as the keyboard driver come with your Microsoft Windows operating system You may need to install drivers if you Upgrade your operating system Reinstall your operating system Connect or install a new device Tab Function Results Displays the results of the test and any error conditions encountered Errors Displays error conditions encountered error codes and the problem description Help...

Страница 58: ...proved drivers for Dell computers If you install drivers obtained from other sources your computer might not work correctly Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel 2 Under Pick a ...

Страница 59: ...he Hardware Troubleshooter 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start the search 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer and click Next Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operat...

Страница 60: ...g Windows XP Device Driver Rollback on page 58 to resolve the problem If that is unsuccessful then use System Restore NOTICE Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state save and close any open files and exit any open programs Do not alter open or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete 1 Click the Start button point to All Programs Accessories System...

Страница 61: ... data before using PC Restore Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem NOTE Dell PC Restore is not available in all countries or on all computers Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your operating system PC Restore restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer Any programs or files...

Страница 62: ...nal hard drive space If you remove PC Restore from the hard drive you cannot ever recall it and you will never be able to use PC Restore to return your computer s operating system to its original state To remove PC Restore 1 Log on to the computer as a local administrator 2 In Windows Explorer go to c dell utilities DSR 3 Double click the filename DSRIRRemv2 exe NOTE If you do not log on as a loca...

Страница 63: ...er Use the ResourceCD to load any required drivers Depending on the region from where you ordered your computer or whether you requested the CDs the Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating System CD may not ship with your system Reinstalling Windows XP The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete After you reinstall the operating system you must also reinstall the device drivers vir...

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Страница 65: ...is document may require the following tools Small flat blade screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Flash BIOS executable update program on support dell com Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE To avoid losing data save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off your computer 1 Shut down the operating system a Save and close any open files exit any open programs click the Start ...

Страница 66: ... damaging the computer perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer 1 Turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer on page 65 NOTICE To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network device 2 Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached ...

Страница 67: ...computer on its side with the computer cover facing up 3 Pull back the cover latch release located on the top panel 4 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the bottom hinge tabs as leverage points 5 Release the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside in a secure location 1 cover latch release 2 computer cover 3 back of computer 4 bottom hinge tabs 2 1 3 4 ...

Страница 68: ...CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide 1 floppy drive or Media Reader 2 CD or DVD drive 3 power supply 4 system board 5 hard drive 5 3 4 1 2 May not be present on all computers ...

Страница 69: ...M_1 DIMM_2 DIMM_3 DIMM_4 4 power connector PW_12V_A1 5 serial ATA drive connectors SATA2 SATA3 6 serial ATA drive connectors SATA0 SATA1 7 front panel connector FRONTPANEL 8 power connector POWER1 9 line in line out microphone side surround center and LFE connectors AUDIO_6_STACK 1 2 4 14 7 13 15 8 5 6 3 9 10 17 18 12 11 16 19 20 21 22 ...

Страница 70: ...CC or buffered memory modules Only unbuffered non ECC memory is supported 10 USB connectors 2 USB2_BACK1 11 network connector and USB connectors 2 NIC_USB1 12 real time clock reset jumper RTCRST 13 video connector VIDEO1 14 battery socket BT1 15 Internal USB connector USB1 16 PCI Express x16 connector SLOT1 17 standby power indicator AUX_PWR_LED 18 PCI Express x1 connector SLOT2 19 PCI connector S...

Страница 71: ...air of DDR2 533 MHz and DDR2 667 MHz memory the modules function at the slowest speed installed NOTICE If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade keep them separate from any new modules that you may have even if you purchased the new modules from Dell If possible do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module Otherwise your computer may not...

Страница 72: ...for these components cannot be used by computer memory Installing Memory CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide NOTICE To prevent static damage to components inside your computer discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer s electronic components You can do so by touching a...

Страница 73: ... you insert the module correctly the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module 5 Replace the computer cover NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on 7 Right click the My Computer icon and click Properties 8 Click the General tab 9 ...

Страница 74: ...duct Information Guide NOTICE To prevent static damage to components inside your computer discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer s electronic components You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis Your Dell computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards One PCI Express x16 card slot SLOT1 One PCI Expre...

Страница 75: ...ready installed in the computer remove the card If necessary disconnect any cables connected to the card Grasp the card by its top corners and ease it out of its connector 5 Prepare the card for installation See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card making internal connections or otherwise customizing it for your computer CAUTION Some network adapters au...

Страница 76: ...you close the card retention door ensure that The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide 1 alignment bar 2 fully seated card 3 not fully seated card 4 alignment guide 5 bracket within slot 6 bracket caught outside of slot 2 3 6 5 4 1 ...

Страница 77: ...behind the cards Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment 9 Connect any cables that should be attached to the card See the documentation for the card for information about the card s cable connections 1 alignment guide 2 alignment bar 3 release tab 4 card retention door 1 2 4 3 ...

Страница 78: ...omputer 10 Replace the computer cover reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 11 If you installed a sound card a Enter system setup see System Setup on page 115 go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated Audio and then change the setting to Off b Connect external audio devices to the sound card s connectors Do not connect external audio devices to the microp...

Страница 79: ...ing the card permanently install a filler bracket in the empty card slot opening NOTE Installing filler brackets over empty card slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer 5 Close the card retention door by snapping it into place to secure the cards NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into th...

Страница 80: ...e 65 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 66 3 Gently push the release tab on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open The door is hinged and will remain in the open position see Installing a PCI Card on page 75 for an illustration of the card retention door 4 If your computer includes a card retention mechanism to secure the x16 card in place f...

Страница 81: ...nfiguring the card making internal connections or otherwise customizing it for your computer CAUTION Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network To guard against electrical shock be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards 8 If you are installing the card into the x16 card connector position the card so the ...

Страница 82: ...l the retention mechanism Before replacing the card retention mechanism ensure that The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide Snap the card retention mechanism into place securing the x16 PCI card 1 alignment bar 2 fully seated card 3 not fully seated card 4 alignment guide 5 bracket...

Страница 83: ...ent NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer 11 Before you close the card retention door ensure that The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide 1 card retention door 2 card retention mechanism 3 release tabs 2 1 ...

Страница 84: ...em Setup on page 115 go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated Audio and then change the setting to Off b Connect external audio devices to the sound card s connectors Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone speaker headphone or line in connectors on the back panel See Back Panel Connectors on page 16 16 If you installed an add in network adapter and want to disable the integrate...

Страница 85: ...oving the card permanently install a filler bracket in the empty card slot opening NOTE Installing filler brackets over empty card slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer 6 Reseat the card retention mechanism in the tabs and pivot downward to snap it into place 7 Close the card retention door to snap it into...

Страница 86: ...mation Guide CAUTION To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover Removing the Drive Panel 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 65 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 66 1 sliding plate lever 2 sliding plate 3 drive panel 4 side hinges 3 2 1 4 ...

Страница 87: ... pivoting the drive panel to the left you can release the drive panel from its side hinges 5 Set the drive panel aside Removing the Drive Panel Insert 1 Pull the drive panel insert tab away from the drive panel insert to disengage the insert from the drive panel 2 Without releasing the tab pivot the drive panel insert out and away from the drive panel 3 Set the drive panel insert aside in a secure...

Страница 88: ...e left side of the drive panel insert under the center drive panel tab 2 Rotate the drive panel insert into place and snap the drive panel insert tab over the corresponding tab on the drive panel 1 center drive panel tab 2 drive panel 3 drive panel insert tab 4 drive panel insert 1 3 2 4 ...

Страница 89: ...Drive Panel 1 Align the drive panel tabs with the side hinges 2 Rotate the drive panel toward the computer until it snaps into place on the front panel 1 sliding plate lever 2 sliding plate 3 drive panel 4 drive panel tabs 3 5 side hinges 3 2 1 4 5 ...

Страница 90: ...optional Media Card Reader Up to two CD or DVD drives Recommended Drive Cable Connections Connect serial ATA hard drives to connectors labeled SATA0 or SATA1 on the system board Connect serial ATA CD or DVD drives to connectors labeled SATA2 or SATA3 on the system board 1 CD DVD drive 2 FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader 3 hard drive 1 2 3 ...

Страница 91: ...key on the cable and the drive before connecting Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables When connecting and disconnecting a serial ATA data cable disconnect the cable using the pull tab The serial ATA interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion that is a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled in hole on the other connector 1 power cable 2 power input connecto...

Страница 92: ... surface Instead set the drive on a surface such as a foam pad that will sufficiently cushion it NOTICE If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep back up your files before you begin this procedure Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer Removing a Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 65 2 Disconne...

Страница 93: ...to the correct configuration 5 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 110 6 Connect computer and other devices to an electrical outlet Installing a Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 65 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 66 3 Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your compu...

Страница 94: ... 5 Gently slide the drive into place until you feel a click or the drive is securely installed Take care not to let the drive free fall into the drive bay 6 Connect the power and data cables to the drive 1 drive 2 hard drive bracket 1 hard drive bracket 2 hard drive 3 guide in hard drive bay 1 2 1 2 3 ...

Страница 95: ...utlets and then turn them on 10 See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation 11 Check the System Setup for drive configuration changes see Entering System Setup on page 115 Adding a Second Hard Drive CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guid...

Страница 96: ...urely installed Take care not to let the drive free fall into the drive bay 7 Connect the power and data cables to the drive see Connecting Drive Cables on page 91 8 Connect the other end of the data cable to the SATA connector on the system board labeled SATA0 or SATA1 see System Board Components on page 69 9 Check all cables to be certain that they are properly connected and firmly seated 10 Rep...

Страница 97: ...adding a floppy drive see Installing a Floppy Drive on page 99 Removing a Floppy Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 65 2 Remove the drive panel see Removing the Drive Panel on page 86 3 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the floppy drive NOTE If you have installed a PCI Express x16 card this card may cover the floppy drive connectors Remove this card befor...

Страница 98: ...replacing the drive reinstall the drive panel insert see Replacing the Drive Panel Insert on page 88 6 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 110 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 8 Check the System Step for the appropriate diskette Drive Option changes see Entering System Setup on page 115 1 drive latch release 2 sliding p...

Страница 99: ...the drive into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed NOTE If you are installing a new floppy drive rather than replacing a drive remove the drive panel insert where you want the drive to be installed insert the shoulder screws located in the back of the drive panel insert into the drive and then slide the drive back into place 4 Attach the power and data cables to the f...

Страница 100: ...d cooling vents 8 Replace the drive panel see Replacing the Drive Panel on page 89 9 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 110 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer 10 Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets and turn them on See the documentation that came with the drive ...

Страница 101: ...r CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide CAUTION To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover Removing a Media Card Reader 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 65 2 Remove the drive panel see Removing the Drive Panel on page 86...

Страница 102: ...d the bottom of the computer and without releasing the drive latch release slide the Media Card Reader out through the front of the computer 5 If you are not replacing the Media Card Reader reinstall the drive panel insert as needed see Replacing the Drive Panel Insert on page 88 6 Replace the drive panel see Replacing the Drive Panel on page 89 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical ou...

Страница 103: ...drive panel insert see Removing the Drive Panel Insert on page 87 Remove the four shoulder screws from the drive panel insert Remove the Media Card Reader from its packaging Remove the shoulder screws from the inside of the drive panel insert and attach the screws to the new Media Card Reader 4 Gently slide the Media Card Reader into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installe...

Страница 104: ...the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 110 9 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on CD DVD Drive CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide CAUTION To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before remo...

Страница 105: ...1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 65 2 Remove the drive panel see Removing the Drive Panel on page 86 3 Disconnect the power cable and the CD DVD drive data cable from the back of the drive and the system board 1 power cable 2 data cable 1 2 ...

Страница 106: ...rive replace the drive panel insert see Replacing the Drive Panel Insert on page 88 6 Replace the drive panel see Replacing the Drive Panel on page 89 7 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 110 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 9 Configure the drives in System Setup see Entering System Setup on page 115 1 drive release la...

Страница 107: ...s attached to the drive that you are replacing 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 65 2 If you are installing a new CD DVD drive rather than replacing a drive remove the appropriate drive panel insert see Removing the Drive Panel Insert on page 87 3 Gently slide the drive into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed 4 Connect the power and data cables to t...

Страница 108: ...work cable first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer 8 Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets and turn them on See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation 9 Enter system setup see System Setup on page 115 and select the appropriate Drive option 10 Verify that you...

Страница 109: ... battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions To replace the battery 1 Record all the screens in system setup see System Setup on page 115 so that you can restore the correct settings in step 9 2 Follow the procedures in Before You Begi...

Страница 110: ...r Cover CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide 1 Ensure that all cables are connected and fold cables out of the way 2 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer 3 Align the bottom of the cover with the tabs located along the bottom edge of the computer 4 Using the tabs as leverage...

Страница 111: ...512 MB or 1 GB non ECC Minimum memory 256 MB Maximum memory 4 GB NOTE See Addressing Memory With 4 GB Configurations on page 72 to verify the amount of memory available to the operating system Computer Information Chipset Nvidia GeForce 6150LE RAID Support RAID 1 Mirroring DMA channels eight Interrupt levels 24 BIOS chip NVRAM 4 Mb NIC Integrated network interface capable of 10 100 communication V...

Страница 112: ...ectors two connector size 124 pins connector data width maximum 32 bits PCI Express connector one x1 connector size 36 pins connector data width maximum 1 PCI Express lane PCI Express connector one x16 connector size 164 pins connector data width maximum 16 PCI Express lanes Drives Externally accessible Bays one 3 5 inch drive bay FlexBay two 5 25 inch drive bays Available devices Serial ATA drive...

Страница 113: ...sor one 940 pin connector Memory four 240 pin connectors Power 12V one 4 pin connector Power one 24 pin connector Controls and Lights Front of computer Power button push button Power light green light Blinking green in sleep state solid green for power on state amber light Blinking amber indicates a problem with the power supply inside the computer If the system cannot boot and there is a solid am...

Страница 114: ...er supply Wattage 305 W Maximum heat dissipation 1041 BTU hr NOTE Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating Voltage see the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide for important voltage setting information 90 to 135 V and 180 to 265 V at 50 60 Hz Backup battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height 41 4 cm 16 3 inches Width 18 8 cm 7 4 inch...

Страница 115: ...r the F2 prompt to appear 3 Once this F2 prompt appears press F2 immediately NOTE The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized This prompt can appear very quickly so you must watch for it to display and then press F2 If you press F2 before you are prompted this keystroke will be lost 4 If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Micros...

Страница 116: ...ystem searches for boot devices during system startup NOTE If you insert a boot device and restart the computer this option appears in the system setup menu To boot from a USB memory device select the USB device and move it so it becomes the first device in the list HDD Boot Sequence Lists the order that the BIOS will search the available hard drives in the system Drives Diskette Drive Internal de...

Страница 117: ... or disables the internal USB controller No Boot enables the controller but disables the ability to boot from a USB device NOTE Operating systems with USB support will recognize USB floppy drives regardless of the No Boot setting Rear Dual USB0 On default Enables or disables the indicated group of USB ports on the back of the computer Rear Dual USB1 On default Enables or disables the indicated gro...

Страница 118: ...t Set default Displays the current status of your system setup program s password security feature and allows you to verify and assign a new admin password System Password Not Set default Displays the current status of the system s password security feature and allows a new system password to be assigned and verified Password Changes Unlocked default Determines the interaction between the System p...

Страница 119: ...bernate or Off via the onboard network controller Cool and Quiet On default This option enables or disables the Cool n Quiet technology for all supported processors Suspend Mode S3 default Sets the computer s suspend mode S1 sets the computer to a suspend state where the computer is running in a low power mode S3 sets the computer to a standby state where the power is reduced or turned off for mos...

Страница 120: ...he appropriate USB device If no operating system is on the appropriate drive or disk the computer will generate an error message NOTE To boot to a USB device the device must be bootable To ensure that a device is bootable check the device documentation Numlock Key On default Determines the functionality of the numeric keys on the right side of your keyboard Off commands the right keypad keys to fu...

Страница 121: ...mputer on page 65 and try again 4 Press F1 to continue The Boot Menu appears listing all available boot devices 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device for the current boot only NOTE To boot to a USB device the device must be bootable To ensure that a device is bootable check the device documentation Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup select Boot Sequence fr...

Страница 122: ...10 4 Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets and turn them on 5 After the Microsoft Windows desktop appears on your computer shut down the computer see Turning Off Your Computer on page 65 6 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet 7 Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet and press the power button to ground the system board 8 Open t...

Страница 123: ...mper PSWD pins 1 and 2 c Place the jumper plug on the CMOS jumper RTCRST pins 1 and 2 and wait approximately five seconds d Remove the jumper plug and replace it on the password jumper PSWD pins 1 and 2 3 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 110 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer 4...

Страница 124: ...llers 6 Replace the ball and retainer ring and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it clicks into place Floppy Drive NOTICE Do not attempt to clean drive heads with a swab You might accidentally misalign the heads which prevents the drive from operating Clean your floppy drive using a commercially available cleaning kit These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to remove contaminants that accu...

Страница 125: ...r However Dell also extends a parts replacement program to cover all nonstandard third party hardware components integrated through CFI for the duration of the computer s service contract Definition of Dell Installed Software and Peripherals Dell installed software includes the operating system and some of the software programs that are installed on the computer during the manufacturing process Mi...

Страница 126: ... or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the system with respect to the receiver Move the system away from the receiver Plug the system into a different outlet so that the system and the receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary consult a representative of Dell Inc or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The following ...

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Страница 149: ...ftware alerts to a management console ASF is designed to be platform and operating system independent B battery life span The length of time years during which a portable computer battery is able to be depleted and recharged battery operating time The length of time minutes or hours that a portable computer battery powers the computer BIOS basic input output system A program or utility that serves...

Страница 150: ...times but you can write to CD R discs only once clock speed The speed given in MHz that indicates how fast computer components that are connected to the system bus operate COA Certificate of Authenticity The Windows alpha numeric code located on a sticker on your computer Also referred to as the Product Key or Product ID Control Panel A Windows utility that allows you to modify operating system an...

Страница 151: ...y is different from DVD RW technology DVD RW drive drive that can read DVDs and most CD media and write to DVD RW rewritable DVDs discs DVI digital video interface A standard for digital transmission between a computer and a digital video display E ECC error checking and correction A type of memory that includes special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data as it passes in and out of memory E...

Страница 152: ...ht and force GB gigabyte A measurement of data storage that equals 1024 MB 1 073 741 824 bytes When used to refer to hard drive storage the term is often rounded to 1 000 000 000 bytes GHz gigahertz A measurement of frequency that equals one thousand million Hz or one thousand MHz The speeds for computer processors buses and interfaces are often measured in GHz graphics mode A video mode that can ...

Страница 153: ... phone numbers for a fee K Kb kilobit A unit of data that equals 1024 bits A measurement of the capacity of memory integrated circuits KB kilobyte A unit of data that equals 1024 bytes but is often referred to as 1000 bytes key combination A command requiring you to press multiple keys at the same time kHz kilohertz A measurement of frequency that equals 1000 Hz L LAN local area network A computer...

Страница 154: ...dapter A chip that provides network capabilities A computer may include a network adapter on its system board or it may contain a PC Card with an adapter on it A network adapter is also referred to as a NIC network interface controller NIC See network adapter notification area The section of the Windows taskbar that contains icons for providing quick access to programs and computer functions such ...

Страница 155: ...ion stored in RAM is lost when you shut down your computer readme file A text file included with a software package or hardware product Typically readme files provide installation information and describe new product enhancements or corrections that have not yet been documented read only Data and or files you can view but cannot edit or delete A file can have read only status if It resides on a ph...

Страница 156: ... you can rename a shortcut icon SIM Subscriber Identity Module A SIM card contains a microchip that encrypts voice and data transmissions SIM cards can be used in phones or portable computers smart card A card that is embedded with a processor and a memory chip Smart cards can be used to authenticate a user on computers equipped for smart cards S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface An audio transf...

Страница 157: ... provide voltage regulation Small UPS systems provide battery power for a few minutes to enable you to shut down your computer USB universal serial bus A hardware interface for a low speed device such as a USB compatible keyboard mouse joystick scanner set of speakers printer broadband devices DSL and cable modems imaging devices or storage devices Devices are plugged directly in to a 4 pin socket...

Страница 158: ...avorite picture and make it wallpaper WLAN wireless local area network A series of interconnected computers that communicate with each other over the air waves using access points or wireless routers to provide Internet access write protected Files or media that cannot be changed Use write protection when you want to protect data from being changed or destroyed To write protect a 3 5 inch floppy d...

Страница 159: ...er components inside 68 crashes 42 43 inside view 68 restore to previous state 59 60 stops responding 42 connectors headphone 14 microphone 14 USB 14 contacting Dell 126 copying CDs general information 22 helpful tips 23 how to 22 copying DVDs general information 22 helpful tips 23 how to 22 cover removing 66 replacing 110 D Dell contacting 126 Dell Diagnostics 56 support policy 125 support site 1...

Страница 160: ... activity light 14 installing 93 installing second 95 problems 39 removing 92 hardware Dell Diagnostics 56 Hardware Troubleshooter 59 headphone connector 14 Help and Support Center 11 help file Windows Help and Support Center 11 hibernate mode 29 31 I installing parts before you begin 65 recommended tools 65 turning off your computer 65 Internet connection about 18 connection options 18 problems 3...

Страница 161: ...ions 30 options advanced 30 options hibernate 31 options schemes 30 problems 47 standby mode 29 power light conditions 47 Power Options Properties 30 printer cable 17 connecting 17 problems 48 setting up 17 USB 18 problems battery 37 blue screen 43 CD drive 38 CD RW drive 39 computer crashes 42 43 computer stops responding 42 Dell Diagnostics 56 diagnostic lights 53 drives 38 DVD drive 38 e mail 3...

Страница 162: ...ansion bus 112 memory 111 physical 114 power 114 processor 111 technical 111 video 111 standby mode 29 support contacting Dell 126 policy 125 support website 10 system board 69 System Restore 59 60 system setup about 115 entering 115 options 116 T technical support policy 125 telephone numbers 126 transferring information to a new computer 31 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics 56 diagnostic lights 5...

Страница 163: ... 163 Windows XP continued Program Compatibility Wizard 43 reinstalling 60 scanner 49 System Restore 59 60 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 31 Network Setup Wizard 28 Program Compatibility Wizard 43 ...

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