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Advanced Features
2
Legacyselect Technology Control
2
Alert Standard Format
2
Dell Openmanage Client Instrumentation
2
Chassis Intrusion Detection
3
Option Settings
3
Padlock Ring And Security Cable Slot
3
Password Protection
3
Assigning A System Password
4
Typing Your System Password
4
Administrator Password
5
Deleting Or Changing An Existing System Password
5
Assigning An Administrator Password
5
Operating Your Computer With An Administrator Password Enabled
5
Deleting Or Changing An Existing Administrator Password
5
Disabling A Forgotten Password And Setting A New Password
6
Entering System Setup
6
System Setup Screens
6
System Setup Options
7
Boot Sequence
9
Booting To A Usb Device
10
Changing Boot Sequence For The Current Boot
10
Changing Boot Sequence For Future Boots
10
Memory Key
10
Floppy Drive
10
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
11
Clearing Cmos Settings
12
Hyper-Threading
12
Power Management
13
Replacing The Battery
14
Before You Begin
16
Recommended Tools
16
Turning Off Your Computer
16
Before Working Inside Your Computer
16
Chassis Intrusion Switch
20
Mini Tower Computer
20
Desktop Computer
20
Replacing The Chassis Intrusion Switch
21
Resetting The Chassis Intrusion Detector
21
Small Form Factor Computer
21
Cleaning Your Computer
23
Computer, Keyboard, And Monitor
23
Cds And Dvds
23
Replacing The Computer Cover
25
Notes, Notices, And Cautions
26
Abbreviations And Acronyms
26
Finding Information
27
Getting Help
30
Technical Assistance
30
Online Services
30
Problems With Your Order
31
Product Information
31
Returning Items For Warranty Repair Or Credit
31
Autotech Service
31
Technical Support Service
31
Before You Call
32
Contacting Dell
32
Ddr2 Memory Overview
53
Addressing Memory With 4-Gb Configurations
53
Removing Memory
54
Replacing/Adding Additional Memory
54
About Your Mini Tower Computer
59
Front View
59
Back View
60
Back Panel Connectors
60
Inside Your Computer
62
System Board Components
62
Jumper Settings
63
Pci And Pci Express Cards And Serial Port Adapters
64
Installing A Pci Card
64
Removing A Pci Card
66
Installing A Pci Express Card
67
Removing A Pci Express Card
69
Installing A Serial Port Adapter
70
Removing A Serial Port Adapter
72
Removing The Computer Cover
73
General Installation Guidelines
74
Ide Drive Addressing
74
Connecting Drive Cables
74
Drive Interface Connectors
74
Power Cable Connectors
75
Connecting And Disconnecting Drive Cables
75
Hard Drive
75
Removing A Hard Drive
76
Installing A Hard Drive
76
Adding A Second Hard Drive
78
Drive-Panel Inserts
79
Removing The Floppy Drive
81
Installing The Floppy Drive
81
Removing A Cd/Dvd Drive
82
Installing A Cd/Dvd Drive
83
Removing The I/O Panel
96
Replacing The I/O Panel
96
Removing The Processor
98
Installing The Processor
99
Replacing The Power Supply
101
Dc Power Connectors
102
Mini Tower Computer Specifications
105
Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)
109
Fcc Identification Information
110
Reinstalling Drivers And The Operating System
113
What Is A Driver
113
Identifying Drivers
113
Reinstalling Drivers And Utilities
113
Using Windows Xp Device Driver Rollback
113
Using The Optional Drivers And Utilities Cd
114
Using Microsoft Windows Xp System Restore
114
Creating A Restore Point
114
Restoring The Computer To An Earlier Operating State
115
Undoing The Last System Restore
115
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Xp
115
Enabling System Restore
115
Reinstalling Windows Xp
116
Booting From The Operating System Cd
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Windows Xp Setup
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Replacing The System Board
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Removing The System Board
118
Mini Tower System Board Screws
118
Desktop System Board Screws
119
Small Form Factor System Board Screws
119
About Your Desktop Computer
121
Installing A Pci Card In The Riser-Card Cage
128
Removing A Pci Card From The Riser-Card Cage
130
Cd/Dvd Drive
137
Removing A Floppy Drive
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Installing A Floppy Drive
140
Desktop Computer Specifications
154
About Your Small Form Factor Computer
158
Small Form Factor Computer Specifications
182
Solving Problems
186
Battery Problems
186
Cd And Dvd Drive Problems
186
Problems Writing To A Cd/Dvd-Rw Drive
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Hard Drive Problems
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Keyboard Problems
187
Lockups And Software Problems
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The Computer Does Not Start Up
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The Computer Stops Responding
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A Program Stops Responding
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A Program Crashes Repeatedly
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A Solid Blue Screen Appears
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Other Software Problems
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Memory Problems
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Mouse Problems
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Network Problems
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Power Problems
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Printer Problems
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Restoring Default Settings
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Serial Or Parallel Device Problems
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Sound And Speaker Problems
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No Sound From Speakers
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No Sound From Headphones
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Video And Monitor Problems
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If The Screen Is Blank
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If The Screen Is Difficult To Read
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Troubleshooting Tools And Utilities
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When To Use The Dell Diagnostics
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Starting The Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
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Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
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System Lights
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Diagnostic Lights
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Beep Codes
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Error Messages
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Resolving Software And Hardware Incompatibilities
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Warranty
223
Microsoft® Windows® Xp Features
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Transferring Information To A New Computer
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User Accounts And Fast User Switching
225
Setting Up A Home And Office Network
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Adding User Accounts
225
Connecting To A Network Adapter
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Network Setup Wizard
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