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70
Removing and Installing Parts
Inside V
i
ew of Y
our Computer
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of th
e procedures in this section, follow
the safety ins
tructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
hard drive
power supply
sy
stem board
*floppy drive
CD or DVD drive
*may not be present on all computers
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer
13
Setting up a Printer
13
Printer Cable
13
Connecting a USB Printer
14
Connecting to the Internet
14
Setting up Your Internet Connection
15
Playing Cds and Dvds
16
Adjusting the Volume
17
Adjusting the Picture
18
Copying Cds and Dvds
18
How to Copy a CD or DVD
18
Using Blank Cds and Dvds
19
Helpful Tips
20
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
20
Connecting Two Monitors
21
Connecting Two Monitors with VGA Connectors
22
Connecting One Monitor with a VGA Connector and One Monitor with a DVI Connector
22
Connecting a TV
23
Changing the Display Settings
23
Setting up a Home and Office Network
23
Connecting to a Network Adapter
23
Network Setup Wizard
24
Power Management
24
Standby Mode
25
Hibernate Mode
25
Power Options Properties
25
Ieee 1394
27
Hyper-Threading
27
About Your RAID Configuration
28
RAID Level 0 Configuration
28
RAID Level 1 Configuration
29
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
29
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel RAID Option ROM Utility
30
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel ® Application Accelerator
32
Understanding Intel ® VIIV™ Technology (Optional)
35
Using Intel ® VIIV™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)
36
Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup
36
Enabling the QRT Feature in the Operating System
36
2 Solving Problems
37
Troubleshooting Tips
37
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
41
Media Card Reader Problems
42
Keyboard Problems
42
Lockups and Software Problems
43
The Computer Does Not Start up
43
The Computer Stops Responding
43
A Program Stops Responding
43
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
43
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System
44
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
44
Other Software Problems
44
Memory Problems
45
Mouse Problems
45
Network Problems
46
Power Problems
47
Printer Problems
48
Scanner Problems
48
Sound and Speaker Problems
49
No Sound from Speakers
49
No Sound from Headphones
50
Video and Monitor Problems
50
If the Screen Is Blank
50
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
51
3 Troubleshooting Tools
53
Diagnostic Lights
53
Dell Diagnostics
56
Dell Diagnostics 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 by Symantec
61
4 Removing and Installing Parts
63
Before You Begin
63
Recommended Tools
63
Turn off Your Computer
63
Before Working Inside Your Computer
64
Front View of the Computer
65
Back View of the Computer
67
Removing the Computer Cover
68
Inside View of Your Computer
70
System Board Components
71
Memory
72
Memory Overview
72
Installing Memory
74
Removing Memory
76
Cards
76
PCI Cards
77
PCI Express Cards
81
Drive Panels
89
Removing the Drive Panel
89
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
90
Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert
90
Replacing the Drive Panel
91
Drives
92
General Installation Guidelines
92
Hard Drive
92
Removing a Hard Drive
93
Installing a Hard Drive
94
Adding a Second Hard Drive
95
Floppy Drive
96
Removing a Floppy Drive
96
Installing a Floppy Drive
98
Media Card Reader
99
Removing a Media Card Reader
99
Installing a Media Card Reader
101
CD/DVD Drive
102
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
103
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
104
Battery
106
Replacing the Battery
106
Replacing the Computer Cover
107
5 Appendix
109
Specifications
109
System Setup
113
Overview
113
Entering System Setup
114
System Setup Options
116
Boot Sequence
119
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
121
Clearing CMOS Settings
122
Cleaning Your Computer
122
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
122
Mouse
123
Floppy Drive
123
Cds and Dvds
123
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
123
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
124
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
124
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
124
Class a
125
Class B
125
FCC Identification Information
126
Contacting Dell
126
Index
145
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