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  • Page 1 Dell™ Vostro™ 200 Owner’s Manual – Mini Tower Model DCMF w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
  • Page 2 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Vostro, TravelLite, and Strike Zone are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license; Microsoft, Windows, Outlook, and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Finding Information ....Setting Up and Using Your Computer . . . Front View of the Computer ....Back View of the Computer .
  • Page 4 Power Management Options in Windows XP ..Standby Mode ....Hibernate Mode ....Power Options Properties .
  • Page 5 Drive Problems ..... . Optical drive problems ....Hard drive problems .
  • Page 6 Hard Drive ..... . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media ....
  • Page 7 Removing and Installing Parts ..Before You Begin ....Recommended Tools ....Turning Off Your Computer .
  • Page 8 Battery ......Replacing the Battery ....Power Supply .
  • Page 9 CDs and DVDs ....Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) ..Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals .
  • Page 10 Contents...

  • Page 11: Finding Information

    NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? Find it Here • Warranty information Dell™ Product Information Guide • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement •...
  • Page 12 • Microsoft Windows License Label These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. NOTE:...
  • Page 13 DSS utility. DSS provides critical Enter your Service Tag or product updates for your operating system and model. support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy In the Download Category drop-down drives, optical drives, and USB devices. menu, click All. DSS is necessary for correct operation of Select the operating system and your Dell computer.
  • Page 14 What Are You Looking For? Find it Here • How to use Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support Center • How to work with programs and files To access Windows Help and Support: • How to personalize my desktop • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support.

  • Page 15: Setting Up And Using Your Computer

    Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front View of the Computer location of Service Tag Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. optical drive Use the optical drive for playing a CD/DVD.
  • Page 16 optical drive panel This panel covers the optical drive. (Shown in open position) CD/DVD eject button Press to eject a disk from the optical drive. optional optical drive bay Can contain an optional optical drive. optional CD/DVD eject Press to eject a disk from the optional optical drive. button FlexBay drive Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional...
  • Page 17 power button, Press the power button to turn on the computer. power light The light in the center of this button indicates power state. See "Controls and Lights" on page 172 for more information. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off the computer.

  • Page 18: Back View Of The Computer

    Back View of the Computer power connector Insert the power cable. voltage selector switch Used to select voltage rating. power supply LED Indicates power availability for power supply. back panel connectors Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 20 for more information.
  • Page 19 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. padlock rings Padlock rings are for attaching a commercially available theft-deterrent device. The padlock rings allow you to secure the computer cover to the chassis with a padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the inside of the computer.

  • Page 20: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors network activity Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting light or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. network adapter To attach your computer to a network or broadband connector device, connect one end of a network cable to either a network port or your network or broadband device.
  • Page 21 center/subwoofer Use the orange connector to attach a speaker to a Low connector Frequency Effects (LFE) audio channel. LFE audio channel is found in digital surround sound audio schemes that carries only low frequency information of 80 Hz and below. The LFE channel drives a subwoofer to provide extremely low bass extension.

  • Page 22: Installing Your Computer In An Enclosure

    Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Installing your computer in an enclosure can restrict the airflow and impact your computer’s performance, possibly causing it to overheat. Follow the guidelines below when installing your computer in an enclosure: NOTICE: The operating temperature specifications in your Owner’s Manual reflect the maximum ambient operating temperature.
  • Page 23 • Do not install your computer in an enclosure that does not allow airflow. Restricting the airflow impacts your computer’s performance, possibly causing it to overheat. Setting Up and Using Your Computer...

  • Page 24: Setting Up A Printer

    Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. •...
  • Page 25 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB connector on printer 3 USB printer cable 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on your computer’s operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: ®...

  • Page 26: Playing Cds And Dvds

    Playing CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you are not using the drive. NOTICE: Do not move the computer when you are playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on the front of the drive.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Volume

    A DVD player includes the following basic buttons: Stop Restart the current chapter Play Fast forward Pause Fast reverse Advance a single frame while in pause mode Go to the next title or chapter Continuously play the current title or chapter Go to the previous title or chapter Eject For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on the CD or...

  • Page 28: Copying Cds And Dvds

    CD-RW/DVD (combo) drive. NOTE: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may vary by country. The following instructions explain how to make an exact copy of a CD or DVD using Roxio Creator Plus - Dell Edition. You can also use Roxio Creator Plus for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on your computer or backing up important data.
  • Page 29 NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using Roxio Creator Plus. 1 Open Roxio Creator Plus. 2 Under the Copy tab, click Disc Copy. 3 To copy the CD or DVD: • If you have one CD/DVD drive, ensure that the settings are correct, and then click Disc Copy.
  • Page 30 CD-Writable Drives Media Type Read Write Rewritable CD-R CD-RW DVD-Writable Drives Media Type Read Write Rewritable CD-R CD-RW DVD+R DVD-R DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD+R DL DVD-R DL Maybe DVD-RAM Maybe Helpful Tips • After you start Roxio Creator Plus and open a Creator project, you can use ®...

  • Page 31: Using A Media Card Reader (Optional)

    • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; for example, do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank 650-MB CD. The CD-RW drive needs 1–2 MB of blank space to finalize the recording. • Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you are familiar with CD recording techniques.
  • Page 32 xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash Type I Memory Stick (MS/MS SmartMedia (SMC) and II (CF I/II) and Pro) MicroDrive Card SecureDigital Card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) Setting Up and Using Your Computer...

  • Page 33: Connecting Two Monitors

    To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check the media or card to determine the proper orientation for insertion. 2 Slide the 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.

  • Page 34: Connecting One Monitor With A Vga Connector And One Monitor With A Dvi Connector

    *May not be present on your computer optional DVI adapter DVI (white) connector TV-OUT connector VGA (blue) connector Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101. 2 Connect the VGA connector on the monitor to the VGA (blue) connector on the back of the computer.

  • Page 35: Changing The Display Settings

    For information on changing the display settings for your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. Power Management Options in Windows XP 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.

  • Page 36: Hibernate Mode

    Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you.

  • Page 37: Power Options Properties

    Power Options Properties Define your standby mode settings, hibernate mode settings, and other power settings in the Power Options Properties window. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click Start → → → Control Panel Pick a category Performance and Maintenance.

  • Page 38: Power Management Options In Windows Vista

    If you want to change the default settings for a scheme, click the drop-down menu in the Turn off monitor, Turn off hard disks, System stand by, or System hibernates field, and then select a time-out from the displayed list. Changing the time-out for a scheme field permanently changes the default settings for that scheme, unless you click Save As and enter a new name for the changed scheme.

  • Page 39: Standby Mode

    → Control Panel → System and Maintenance. 2 Under System and Maintenance, click Power Options. The next dialog box shows three power plans. The top option, Dell Recommended, is the currently active plan.To display additional power plans, click the arrow at the bottom of the list.

  • Page 40: Hibernate Mode

    Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows Vista recreates the hibernate file automatically.

  • Page 41: Enabling Speedstep™ Technology

    Windows Vista automatically sets Intel Speedstep technologies in the Dell Recommended, Balanced, and Power Saver power plans. It is disabled in the High Performance power plan.

  • Page 42: About Raid Configurations

    This section provides an overview of the RAID configuration that you might have selected when you purchased your computer. Although several RAID configurations are available, Dell offers only RAID level 1 for its Vostro computers. A RAID level 1 configuration is recommended for the data integrity requirements of digital photography and audio.

  • Page 43: Configuring Your Hard Drives For Raid

    If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to the surviving drive. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drive. Also, because data is duplicated on both drives, two 120-GB RAID level 1 drives collectively have a maximum of 120-GB on which to store data.

  • Page 44: Configuring For Raid Using The Intel ® Option Rom Utility

    ® Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Option ROM Utility NOTE: Although any size drives may be used to create a RAID configuration using the Intel Option ROM utility, ideally the drives should be of equal size. In a RAID level 1 configuration, the size of the array will be the smaller of the two disks used.

  • Page 45: Configuring For Raid Using The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager

    2 Use the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight Delete RAID Volume, and press <Enter>. 3 Use the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight the RAID volume you want to delete, and press <Delete>. 4 Press <y> to confirm the deletion of the RAID volume. 5 Press <Esc>...
  • Page 46 3 On the Actions menu, select Create RAID Volume to launch the Create RAID Volume Wizard. 4 Click Next at the first screen. 5 Confirm the volume name, select RAID 1 as the RAID level, and then click Next to continue. 6 On the Select Volume Location screen, click the first hard drive you want to use to create your RAID 1 volume, and then click the right arrow.
  • Page 47 Migrating to a RAID 1 Volume 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 43). ® 2 In Windows XP, click Start→ All Programs→ Intel Matrix Storage ® Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console to launch the Intel Storage Utility.
  • Page 48 When a member of the RAID 1 array is broken, the computer automatically rebuilds the mirror array using the spare hard drive as the broken member’s replacement. To Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard Drive: ® 1 In Windows XP, click Start→ All Programs→ Intel Matrix Storage ®...

  • Page 49: Transferring Information To A New Computer

    Transferring Information to a New Computer You can use your operating system "wizards" to help you transfer files and other data from one computer to another—for example, from an old computer to a new computer. For instructions, see the following section that corresponds to the operating system your computer is running.
  • Page 50 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. This media is optional and may not be included with certain computers. To prepare a new computer for the file transfer: 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start→...
  • Page 51 To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? screen, select the method you chose for transferring your settings and files and click Next. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your new computer.
  • Page 52 #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old ® ® Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft Windows Operating System?). NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in certain countries. Setting Up and Using Your Computer...

  • Page 53: Setting Up A Home And Office Network

    Transferring Information Using Windows Vista The Windows Vista operating system provides the Easy Transfer wizard to move data from a source computer to a new computer. You can transfer data, such as: • User account • Files and folders • Program settings •...

  • Page 54: Network Setup Wizard

    network adapter connector network device network adapter connector on computer 4 network cable Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft Windows operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office. Windows XP 1 Click Start, point to All Programs→...

  • Page 55: Connecting To The Internet

    2 On the Network dialog screen, click Network and Sharing Center. NOTE: This screen also provides links to "Add a Printer" and to "Add a Wireless Device" (if available). 3 On the Network and Sharing Center screen, click Set up a connection or network.

  • Page 56: Setting Up Your Internet Connection

    Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Windows Vista™ desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the following section that corresponds to the operating system your computer is using.
  • Page 57 NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP. 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. Windows Vista 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start →...
  • Page 58 Setting Up and Using Your Computer...

  • Page 59: Solving Problems

    (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 150). If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 187).

  • Page 60: Drive Problems

    — See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 93. U N T H E E L L I A G N O S T I C S — See "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on page 86. Solving Problems...

  • Page 61: Optical Drive Problems

    Optical drive problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD or DVD. NOTE: Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives.

  • Page 62: Hard Drive Problems

    Hard drive problems H E C K I S K — Windows XP Click Start and click My Computer. Right-click Local Disk C:. Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors and click Start. Windows Vista Start Click...
  • Page 63 H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I N E C O N N E C T I O N H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E J A C K O N N E C T T H E M O D E M D I R E C T L Y T O T H E T E L E P H O N E W A L L J A C K S E A D I F F E R E N T T E L E P H O N E L I N E —...
  • Page 64 E R I F Y T H A T T H E M O D E M I S C O M M U N I C A T I N G W I T H I N D O W S —...

  • Page 65: Error Messages

    Error Messages If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I N G C H A R A C T E R S : \ / : * ? “...

  • Page 66: Keyboard Problems

    P E R A T I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D — Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 187). Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 67: Lockups And Software Problems

    Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The computer does not start up Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet.

  • Page 68: A Program Is Designed For An Earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System

    ® ® A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system U N T H E R O G R A M O M P A T I B I L I T Y I Z A R D —...

  • Page 69: Other Software Problems

    Other software problems H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N O R C O N T A C T T H E S O F T W A R E M A N U F A C T U R E R F O R T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G I N F O R M A T I O N —...

  • Page 70: Media Card Reader Problems

    Media Card Reader Problems O D R I V E L E T T E R I S A S S I G N E D — When Windows detects the Media Card Reader, the device is automatically assigned a drive letter as the next logical drive after all other physical drives in the system.

  • Page 71: Memory Problems

    • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 86). F Y O U E X P E R I E N C E O T H E R M E M O R Y P R O B L E M S —...

  • Page 72: Mouse Problems

    Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. L E A N T H E M O U S E — See "Mouse" on page 183 for instructions on cleaning the mouse.

  • Page 73: Network Problems

    E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R — See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 90. U N T H E A R D W A R E R O U B L E S H O O T E R —...

  • Page 74: Power Problems

    Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F —...

  • Page 75: Printer Problems

    L I M I N A T E I N T E R F E R E N C E — Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices on a power strip •...

  • Page 76: Scanner Problems

    E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y I N D O W S — Windows XP Click Start→...

  • Page 77: Sound And Speaker Problems

    H E C K T H E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S — • See the scanner documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer.

  • Page 78: No Sound From Headphones

    N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N —...

  • Page 79: Video And Monitor Problems

    N S U R E T H A T T H E C O R R E C T A U D I O S O L U T I O N I S E N A B L E D I N T H E B I O S S E T U P P R O G R A M...

  • Page 80: If The Screen Is Difficult To Read

    If the screen is difficult to read H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S — See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test.

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting Tools

    Troubleshooting Tools Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The power button light (bi-color LED) located on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states: •...

  • Page 82: Beep Codes

    This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a possible motherboard failure. If your computer beeps during startup: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 86). Troubleshooting Tools...
  • Page 83 If available, install good memory of the same type into your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 113). If the problem persists, contact Dell. Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell. RAM Read/Write failure Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see "Memory...

  • Page 84: System Messages

    D I S K D R I V E F A I L U R E — Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD POST. Check cables or swap hard disks. See "Contacting Dell" on page 187 for assistance. A R D D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I L U R E —...
  • Page 85 O T I M E R T I C K I N T E R R U P T — A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure. See "Contacting Dell" on page 187 for assistance.

  • Page 86: Dell Diagnostics

    Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive.

  • Page 87: Starting The Dell Diagnostics From The Drivers And Utilities Media

    <Enter>. 5 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press <Enter> to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.
  • Page 88 The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information.

  • Page 89: Windows Operating System

    Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.

  • Page 90: Identifying Drivers

    Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback...
  • Page 91 Windows XP 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed, then click Properties. 4 Click Driver and click Roll Back Driver. Windows Vista 1 Click Start →...
  • Page 92 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media displays drivers only for hardware that came installed in your computer. If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for the new hardware might not be displayed by the Drivers and Utilities media. If those drivers are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities media program.

  • Page 93: Restoring Your Operating System

    • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you received the computer.

  • Page 94: Using Microsoft Windows System Restore

    NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. Starting System Restore NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs.

  • Page 95: Using Dell Pc Restore And Dell Factory Image Restore

    If possible, back up the data before using these options. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.
  • Page 96 NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you will not be able to use it to restore your computer operating system. Troubleshooting Tools...
  • Page 97 Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer. It is recommended that you do not remove PC Restore from your computer, even to gain additional hard- drive space.

  • Page 98: Using The Operating System Media

    User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next.
  • Page 99 The Operating System media provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs that are installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do so.

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting Software And Hardware Problems

    Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Windows XP 1 Click Start and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start the search.

  • Page 101: Removing And Installing Parts

    • You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 102 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 102. You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information • Guide. •...

  • Page 102: Turning Off Your Computer

    Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself.

  • Page 103: Removing The Computer Cover

    NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 1 Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer. 2 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
  • Page 104 computer cover front of computer 4 Release the computer cover by pulling it away from the front of the computer and lifting it up. 5 Set the cover aside in a secure location. Removing and Installing Parts...

  • Page 105: Inside View Of Your Computer

    Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 optical drive power supply optional optical drive 4 floppy drive or Media Reader hard drive optional hard drive Removing and Installing Parts...

  • Page 106: System Board Components

    System Board Components processor socket processor fan memory module (CPU) connector (CPU_FAN) connector (DIMM_1) memory module memory module memory module connector (DIMM_2) connector (DIMM_3) connector (DIMM_4) main power connector floppy drive connector battery socket (ATX_POWER) (FLOPPY) Removing and Installing Parts...
  • Page 107 10 serial ATA drive 11 serial ATA drive 12 CMOS jumper (CLEAR connector (SATA0) connector (SATA1) CMOS) 13 password jumper 14 front panel connector 15 serial ATA drive (CLEAR_PW) (F_PANEL) connector (SATA4) 16 front USB connector 17 serial ATA drive 18 front USB connector (F_USB1) connector (SATA5)

  • Page 108: Power Supply Dc Connector Pin Assignments

    Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 9 10 11 12 Removing and Installing Parts...
  • Page 109 Pin Number Signal name Wire Color Wire Size 3.3 V Orange 20 AWG 3.3 V Orange 20 AWG Black 20 AWG 20 AWG Black 20 AWG 20 AWG Black 20 AWG Gray 22 AWG 5 V AUX Purple 20 AWG +12 V Yellow 20 AWG...
  • Page 110 DC Power Connector P2 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire Black Black +12 VADC Yellow +12 VADC Yellow DC Power Connectors P3, P4, P5, and P6 Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire +3.3 VDC Orange Black +5 VDC Black +12 VBDC White Removing and Installing Parts...

  • Page 111: Memory

    DC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire +5 VDC Black Black +12 VADC Yellow Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. For additional information on the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory"...

  • Page 112: Memory Installation Guidelines

    Memory Installation Guidelines • DIMM connectors must be populated in numerical order beginning with connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_3, then connectors DIMM_2 and DIMM_4. If a single DIMM is installed, you must install it in connector DIMM_1. • For best performance, memory modules should be installed in pairs of matched memory size, speed, and technology.

  • Page 113: Installing Memory

    Dell. If possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. Otherwise, your computer may not start properly.
  • Page 114 3 Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector. cutouts (2) memory module notch crossbar NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the module. 4 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position.

  • Page 115: Removing Memory

    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) •...

  • Page 116: Pci And Pci Express Cards

    PCI and PCI Express Cards Your computer supports two PCI cards, one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI Express x1 card. • If you are installing or replacing a card, follow the procedures in the next section. • If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card"...
  • Page 117 card retention bracket screw 3 Remove the screw holding the card retention bracket. 4 Lift the card retention bracket and set it aside in a secure place. 5 If you are installing a new card, align the tip of a Phillips screwdriver with the slot on the break-away metal plate and rotate the screwdriver outwards to break the metal plate.
  • Page 118 7 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 automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network.
  • Page 119 10 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot. 1 PCI Express x16 card securing tab PCI Express x1 card 4 PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x16 card slot slot 11 Replace the card retention bracket ensuring that:...
  • Page 120 1 alignment guide filler bracket alignment bar 4 card retention bracket screw guide clamp (2) 7 guide notch (2) 12 Fix the card retention bracket by replacing and tightening the screw. 13 Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation for the card for information about the card’s cable connections.
  • Page 121 NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer.
  • Page 122 5 If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. • For PCI card, grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.

  • Page 123: Bezel

    12 If you removed an add-in network connector: Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 174), go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated NIC, and then change the setting to On. Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer.
  • Page 124 1 bezel grip (3) bezel bezel clamp (3) 4 clamp insert (3) back of computer 3 Grasp and lift the three bezel grips one at a time to release them from the front panel. 4 Rotate and pull the bezel away from the front of the computer to release the three bezel clamps from bezel insert.

  • Page 125: Replacing The Bezel

    Replacing the Bezel 1 Align and insert the bezel clamps in the bezel insert. 1 bezel grip (3) bezel bezel clamp (3) 4 clamp insert (3) back side of computer 2 Rotate the bezel toward the computer until it snaps into place on the front panel.

  • Page 126: Drives

    Drives Your computer supports a combination of these devices: • Up to two serial ATA hard drives • One optional floppy drive or an optional Media Card Reader • Up to two optical drives 1 optical drive 2 optional optical drive 3 floppy drive or Media Reader 4 optional hard drive 5 hard drive Removing and Installing Parts...

  • Page 127: Recommended Drive Cable Connections

    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 "SATA4" or "SATA5" on the system board. Connecting Drive Cables When you install a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and a data cable—to the back of the drive.

  • Page 128: Connecting And Disconnecting Drive Cables

    interface cable interface connector 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.
  • Page 129 Removing a Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 103). 3 Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive. 4 Disconnect the data cable from the system board. 1 hard drive power cable serial ATA data cable...
  • Page 130 7 If removing this drive changes the drive configuration, you will need to reflect these changes in system setup. When you restart your computer, enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 174), then go to the "Drives" section of the system setup and under Drive 0 through 3, set the Drive to the correct configuration.
  • Page 131 1 hard drive power cable serial ATA data cable 4 system board screws (4) screw holes in the hard connector drive bay (4) 6 Replace and tighten the four screws to secure the hard drive. 7 Connect the power and data cables to the drive. 8 Connect the data cable to the system board.
  • Page 132 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 12 See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 13 Check the system setup for drive configuration changes (see "Entering System Setup"...
  • Page 133 1 second hard drive power cable serial ATA data cable (optional) 4 system board screws (4) screw holes in the hard connector drive bay (4) 6 Replace and tighten the four screws to secure the hard drive. 7 Connect the power and data cables to the drive. 8 Connect the data cable to the system board.

  • Page 134: Floppy Drive

    NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer. 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 12 See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.
  • Page 135 1 floppy drive data cable power cable 4 system board screws (2) connector 4 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.
  • Page 136 8 If you are not replacing the drive, reinstall the drive panel insert (see "Replacing the Floppy Drive Panel Insert" on page 139). 9 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 166). 10 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
  • Page 137 7 Tighten the two screws to secure the floppy drive. 8 Attach the power and data cables to the floppy drive. 9 Connect the other end of the data cable to the connector labeled "FLOPPY" on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 106) and route the cable through the clip on the shroud.
  • Page 138 14 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 174) and select the appropriate Diskette Drive option. 15 Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 86). Removing the FlexBay Break-Away Metal Plate...
  • Page 139 Align the tip of a Phillips screwdriver with the slot on the break-away metal plate and rotate the screwdriver outwards to break and remove the metal plate. Replacing the Floppy Drive Panel Insert drive panel insert (optional) back of the computer Align the drive panel insert along the edges of the empty slot for the floppy drive and push the panel insert.The drive panel insert is locked in place.

  • Page 140: Media Card Reader

    Media Card Reader 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"...
  • Page 141 4 Disconnect the FlexBay USB cable and the power cable from the back of the Media Card Reader and from the internal USB connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 106). 5 Remove the two screws securing the Media Card Reader. 6 Slide the Media Card Reader out through the front of the computer.
  • Page 142 Not present on all computers. 1 Media Card Reader data cable power cable 4 system board screws (2) screw holes in the connector FlexBay slot (2) 9 Replace the bezel (see "Replacing the Bezel" on page 125). 10 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 166).

  • Page 143: Optical Drive

    Optical 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 removing the cover. Removing an Optical Drive 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin"...
  • Page 144 1 optical drive data cable power cable 4 system board screws (2) connector Removing and Installing Parts...
  • Page 145 6 Remove the two screws securing the optical drive. 7 Slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer. 8 If you are not replacing the drive, replace the drive panel insert (see "Replacing the Floppy Drive Panel Insert" on page 139). 9 Replace the drive panel (see "Drives"...
  • Page 146 1 optical drive data cable power cable 4 system board screw holes in the screws (2) connector optical drive bay (2) 9 Replace the bezel (see "Replacing the Bezel" on page 125). 10 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 166).
  • Page 147 12 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 174) and select the appropriate Drive option. 13 Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 86). Installing a Second Optical Drive 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101.
  • Page 148 1 optical drive second optical drive data cable 4 power cable system board screw holes in the connector optical drive bay (2) 10 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to avoid blocking airflow between the fan and cooling vents. 11 Replace and tighten the two screws securing the optical drive.

  • Page 149: Replacing The Optical Drive Panel Insert

    15 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 174) and select the appropriate Drive option. 16 Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 86). Replacing the Optical Drive Panel Insert...

  • Page 150: Battery

    Align the optical drive panel insert along the edges of the empty slot for the optical drive. Push until the insert is locked in place. NOTE: To comply with FCC regulations, it is recommended that you replace the drive panel insert whenever the optical drive is removed from the computer. Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION:...

  • Page 151: Power Supply

    battery release lever battery (positive side) 7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 166). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

  • Page 152: Replacing The Power Supply

    Replacing the Power Supply 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 103). 3 Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives. Note the routing of the DC power cables underneath the tabs in the computer chassis as you remove them from the system board and drives.

  • Page 153: I/O Panel

    11 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 166). 12 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. 13 Verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 86). I/O Panel CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 154: Removing The I/O Panel

    Removing the I/O Panel NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route them correctly when installing the new I/O panel. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 103).

  • Page 155: Installing The I/O Panel

    6 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 166). 7 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. 8 Verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 86). Processor Fan CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 156: Removing The Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly

    Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly NOTICE: Do not touch the fan blades when you are removing the processor fan/heat sink assembly. This could damage the fan. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 103).

  • Page 157: Installing The Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly

    NOTE: The processor fan/heat sink assembly in your computer may vary from the one shown in the illustration. Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly NOTICE: When reinstalling the fan, ensure that you do not pinch the wires that run between the system board and the fan. 1 Align the captive screws on the processor fan/heat sink assembly to the four metal screwhole projections on the system board.

  • Page 158: Processor

    4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 166). 5 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Processor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 159: Installing The Processor

    processor cover processor socket release lever NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket. 5 Gently remove the processor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor.
  • Page 160 NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101. 2 Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of the processor.
  • Page 161 1 processor cover 2 tab 3 processor 4 processor socket 5 center cover latch 6 release lever 7 front alignment-notch 8 processor pin-1 indicator 9 rear alignment notch 9 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink. NOTICE: Ensure that you apply new thermal grease.

  • Page 162: Chassis Fan

    Chassis Fan 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 opening the cover. CAUTION: The heat sink assembly, power supply, and other components may be very hot during normal operation.

  • Page 163: Replacing The Chassis Fan

    2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 103). 3 Remove the four screws securing the chassis fan. 4 Slide the chassis fan towards the front of the computer and lift it up. Replacing the Chassis Fan 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin"...

  • Page 164: System Board

    System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. CAUTION: The heat sink assembly, power supply, and other components may be very hot during normal operation. Be sure that they have had sufficient time to cool before you touch them.

  • Page 165: Installing The System Board

    System Board Screws screws (8) system board Place the system board assembly that you just removed next to the replacement system board to compare and ensure they are identical. Installing the System Board 1 Gently align the board into the chassis and slide it toward the back of the computer.

  • Page 166: Replacing The Computer Cover

    7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 166). 8 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. 9 Verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 86). Replacing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
  • Page 167 computer cover tab slot computer cover front of the computer 7 Move the computer to the upright position. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. NOTICE: Ensure that none of the system air vents are blocked.
  • Page 168 Removing and Installing Parts...

  • Page 169: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications Processor ® Processor type Intel Core™ 2 Duo processor ® ® Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor ® ® Intel Celeron processor Level 2 (L2) cache At least 512 KB pipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, writeback SRAM Memory Type 667-MHz, 800-MHz DDR2 SDRAM Memory connectors four Memory capacities...
  • Page 170 Audio Type Realtec ALC888 (7.1 Channel audio) Expansion Bus Bus type PCI 2.3 PCI Express 1.0A SATA 1.0 and 2.0 USB 2.0 Bus speed PCI: 133 MB/s PCI Express: x1 slot bidirectional speed - 500 MB/s x16 slot bidirectional speed - 8GB/s SATA: 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps USB: 480 Mbps high speed, 12 Mbps full speed, 1.2 Mbps low speed...
  • Page 171 Drives Externally accessible: one 3.5-inch drive bay (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays Internally accessible two 3.5-inch drive bays Available devices two 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard drives and two 5.25-inch Serial ATA CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, or combo drive (optional) one 3.5-inch floppy drive (optional) or Media Card Reader (optional) Connectors External connectors:...
  • Page 172 Connectors Processor one 775-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 blue light — Blinking blue in sleep state; solid blue for power-on state amber light —...
  • Page 173 Power Voltage (see the safety 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 7A/4A instructions located in the Product Information Guide for important voltage setting information) Coin cell battery 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height 36.2 cm (14.2 in) Width 17.0 cm (6.7 in) Depth 43.5 cm (17.1 in) Weight...

  • Page 174: System Setup

    Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you must watch for the F2 prompt to appear. 3 Once this F2 prompt appears, press <F2> immediately.
  • Page 175 Options List — This Option Field — This field contains information field appears on the about each option. In this field you can view your left side of the current settings and make changes to your settings. system setup window. Use the right and left arrow keys to highlight an The field is a option.

  • Page 176: System Setup Options

    System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. System Info Shows the BIOS version number and date information. BIOS Info Lists system information such as the computer name, and System Info other system-specific information.
  • Page 177 Off; On (On by default) Boot Up NumLock Status Boot Device Configuration Used to set the device priority of removable devices like Removable Device USB floppy drives. The items displayed are dynamically Priority updated according to the removable devices connected. Used to set the device priority of hard drives.

  • Page 178: Boot Sequence

    Enabled or Disabled (Disabled by default) Onboard LAN Boot IDE; RAID; AHCI (IDE by default) SATA Mode Power Management Setup S1(POS); S3(STR) (S3(STR) by default) ACPI Suspend Type Disabled; Enabled (Disabled by default) Quick Resume On; Off (On by default) Remote Wake Up Enabled;...
  • Page 179 You can use this feature, for example, to tell the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Dell Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete.

  • Page 180: Clearing Forgotten Passwords

    Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 174). 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press <Enter> to access the menu. NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it. 3 Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.

  • Page 181: Clearing Cmos Settings

    5 Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password. 6 Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 to enable the password feature. 7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 166).

  • Page 182: Flashing The Bios

    The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file.

  • Page 183: Computer, Keyboard, And Monitor

    Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. • Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to gently remove dust from the slots and holes on your computer and from between the keys on the keyboard.

  • Page 184: Cds And Dvds

    Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware.

  • Page 185: Definition Of "Dell-Installed" Software And Peripherals

    All Dell-standard components included in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI) project are covered by the standard Dell limited warranty for your computer. However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to cover all nonstandard, third-party hard- ware components integrated through CFI for the duration of the computer’s service...
  • Page 186 NOTICE: The FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Inc. could void your authority to operate this equipment. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

  • Page 187: Contacting Dell

    NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.
  • Page 188 Appendix...

  • Page 189: Glossary

    Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. ACPI —...
  • Page 190 understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. Also referred to as system setup. bit — The smallest unit of data interpreted by your computer. Blu-ray Disc™ (BD)— An optical storage technology offering storage capacity of up to 50 GB, full 1080p video resolution (HDTV required), and as many as 7.1 channels of native, uncompressed surround sound.
  • Page 191 CD-RW — CD rewritable — A rewritable version of a CD. Data can be written to a CD-RW disc, and then erased and written over (rewritten). CD-RW drive — A drive that can read CDs and write to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs.
  • Page 192 DIMM — dual in-line memory module — A circuit board with memory chips that connects to a memory module on the system board. DIN connector — A round, six-pin connector that conforms to DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; it is typically used to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors.
  • Page 193 ExpressCards. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code — A numeric code located on a sticker on your Dell™ computer. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. Express Service Code service may not be available in some countries.
  • Page 194 Fahrenheit — A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is the boiling point of water. FBD — fully-buffered DIMM — A DIMM with DDR2 DRAM chips and an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) that speeds communication between the DDR2 SDRAM chips and the system.
  • Page 195 hard drive — A drive that reads and writes data on a hard disk. The terms hard drive and hard disk are often used interchangeably. heat sink — A metal plate on some processors that helps dissipate heat. hibernate mode — A power management mode that saves everything in memory to a reserved space on the hard drive and then turns off the computer.
  • Page 196 IrDA — Infrared Data Association — The organization that creates international standards for infrared communications. IRQ — interrupt request — An electronic pathway assigned to a specific device so that the device can communicate with the processor. Each device connection must be assigned an IRQ.
  • Page 197 — A bay that supports devices such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. memory — A temporary data storage area inside your computer. Because the data in...
  • Page 198 MP — megapixel — A measure of image resolution used for digital cameras. ms — millisecond — A measure of time that equals one thousandth of a second. Access times of storage devices are often measured in ms. network adapter — 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.
  • Page 199 PCI Express — A modification to the PCI interface that boosts the data transfer rate between the processor and the devices attached to it. PCI Express can transfer data at speeds from 250 MB/sec to 4 GB/sec. If the PCI Express chip set and the device are capable of different speeds, they will operate at the slower speed.
  • Page 200 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 physically write-protected floppy disk, CD, or DVD. • It is located on a network in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to specific individuals.
  • Page 201 Service Tag — A bar code label on your computer that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support.
  • Page 202 The number of colors and resolution that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the computer. S-video TV-out — A connector used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer.
  • Page 203 UPS — uninterruptible power supply — A backup power source used when the electrical power fails or drops to an unacceptable voltage level. A UPS keeps a computer running for a limited amount of time when there is no electrical power. UPS systems typically provide surge suppression and may also provide voltage regulation.
  • Page 204 turned on, the computer is infected when it reads the boot sectors of the floppy disk expecting to find the operating system. If the computer is infected, the boot virus may replicate itself onto all the floppy disks that are read or written in that computer until the virus is eradicated.
  • Page 205 Zip — A popular data compression format. Files that have been compressed with the Zip format are called Zip files and usually have a filename extension of .zip. A special kind of zipped file is a self-extracting file, which has a filename extension of .exe. You can unzip a self-extracting file by double-clicking it.
  • Page 206 Glossary...

  • Page 207: Index

    67 boot sequence, 178 conflicts changing, 179-180 software and hardware option settings, 178 incompatibilities, 100 booting contacting Dell, 187 to a USB device, 179 copying CDs general information, 28 helpful tips, 30 how to, 28 cards copying DVDs...
  • Page 208 60 contacting, 187 removing floppy, 134 support policy, 184 removing hard drive, 129 support site, 13 removing optical, 143 Dell Diagnostics, 86 second hard drive, 132 serial ATA, 128 diagnostics beep codes, 82 DVD drive Dell, 86 problems, 61...
  • Page 209 62 problems, 66 removing, 129 hardware beep codes, 82 conflicts, 100 labels Dell Diagnostics, 86 Microsoft Windows, 12 Hardware Troubleshooter, 100 Service Tag, 12, 15 hibernate mode, 36, 38, 40 Media Card Reader installing, 140-141 I/O panel problems, 70...
  • Page 210 modem problems, 62 password monitor clearing, 180 blank, 79 jumper, 180 clone mode, 35 PC Restore, 95 connect DVI, 33-34 PCI cards connect TV, 33-34 installing, 116 connect two, 33-34 removing, 121 connect VGA, 33-34 display settings, 35 phone numbers, 187 extended desktop mode, 35 playing CDs and DVDs, 26 hard to read, 80...
  • Page 211 184 computer crashes, 67-68 troubleshooting tips, 59 computer stops responding, 67 volume adjusting, 78 conflicts, 100 Product Information Guide, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 86 Program Compatibility drives, 60 Wizard, 68 DVD drive, 61 e-mail, 62 error messages, 65...
  • Page 212 Hardware Troubleshooter, 100 video, 169 restore to previous state, 94 tips, 59 standby mode, 35, 39 Starting the Dell Diagnostics connect to computer, 33-34 From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 87 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 86...
  • Page 213 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 91 volume hibernate mode, 36 adjusting, 78 PC Restore, 95 standby mode, 35 wizards Files and Settings Transfer warranty information, 11 Wizard, 49 Network Setup Wizard, 54 Windows Program Compatibility Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 68 Wizard, 49 Network Setup Wizard, 54 Windows Vista...
  • Page 214 Index...

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