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68
Removing and Installing Parts
Inside V
iew of Y
our Computer
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in
this section, follow the sa
fety instructions in the
Product
Information Guide
.
1
floppy drive or Media Reader
2
CD or DVD drive
3
power supply
4
sy
stem board
5
hard drive
5
3
4
*1
2
*May not be present on all computers.
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
2
Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
1 Finding Information
9
2 Setting up and Using Your Computer
13
Front View of the Computer
13
Back View of the Computer
15
Back Panel Connectors
16
Setting up a Printer
17
Printer Cable
17
Connecting a Printer
18
Connecting to the Internet
18
Setting up Your Internet Connection
19
Playing 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 Settings
27
Setting up a Home and Office Network
27
Connecting to a Network Adapter
27
Network Setup Wizard
28
Power Management
28
Standby Mode
29
Hibernate Mode
29
Power Options Properties
30
Enabling Cool 'N' Quiet™ Technology
31
About RAID Configurations
31
RAID Level 1 Configuration
31
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
32
Using the Nvidia Mediashield ROM Utility
33
Using Nvidia Mediashield
34
3 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
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
43
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
43
Other Software Problems
43
Media Card Reader Problems
44
Memory Problems
45
Mouse Problems
45
Network Problems
46
Power Problems
47
Printer Problems
48
Scanner Problems
49
Sound and Speaker Problems
50
No Sound from Speakers
50
No Sound from Headphones
51
Video and Monitor Problems
51
If the Screen Is Blank
51
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
52
4 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
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
Before Working Inside Your Computer
66
Removing the Computer Cover
66
Inside View of Your Computer
68
System Board Components
69
Memory
70
Memory Installation Guidelines
71
Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations
72
Installing Memory
72
Removing Memory
74
Cards
74
PCI Cards
74
PCI Express Cards
80
Drive Panel
86
Removing the Drive Panel
86
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
87
Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert
88
Replacing the Drive Panel
89
Drives
90
Recommended 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/DVD Drive
104
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
105
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
107
Battery
109
Replacing the Battery
109
Replacing the Computer Cover
110
6 Appendix
111
Specifications
111
System Setup
115
Overview
115
Entering System Setup
115
System Setup Options
116
Boot Sequence
120
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
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
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