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Boot Device Configuration, Advanced Chipset Features, Integrated Peripherals - max memory

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Boot Up NumLock Status Off; On (On by default) Boot Device Configuration Removable Device Priority Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to set the device priority of removable devices like USB floppy drives. The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the removable devices connected. Used to set the device priority of hard drives. The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the hard drives detected. First Boot Device Removable; Hard Disk; CDROM; USB-CDROM; Legacy LAN; Disabled (Removable by default) Second Boot Device Removable; Hard Disk; CDROM; USB-CDROM; Legacy LAN; Disabled (Hard disk by default) Third Boot Device Removable; Hard Disk; CDROM; USB-CDROM; Legacy LAN; Disabled (CD-ROM by default) Boot Other Device Enabled; Disabled (Disabled by default) Advanced Chipset Features Init Display First PCI Slot, Onboard, PCIEx (PCI Slot by default) Video Memory Size 1 MB, 8 MB (8 MB by default) DVMT Mode FIXED, DVMT (DVMT by default) DVMT/FIXED Memory 128 MB, 256 MB, MAX (128 MB by default) Size Integrated Peripherals USB Device Setting • USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) • USB Operation Mode-High Speed; Full/Low Speed (High Speed by default) Onboard FDC Controller Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Onboard Audio Connector Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Onboard LAN Connector Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Appendix 177

Section	Page
Contents	3
Finding Information	11
Setting Up and Using Your Computer	15
Front View of the Computer	15
Back View of the Computer	18
Back Panel Connectors	20
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure	22
Setting Up a Printer	24
Printer Cable	24
Connecting a USB Printer	24
Playing CDs and DVDs	26
Adjusting the Volume	27
Adjusting the Picture	27
Copying CDs and DVDs	28
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)	31
Connecting Two Monitors	33
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors	33
Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector	34
Connecting a TV	34
Changing the Display Settings	35
Power Management Options in Windows XP	35
Standby Mode	35
Hibernate Mode	36
Power Options Properties	37
Power Management Options in Windows Vista	38
Standby Mode	39
Hibernate Mode	40
Power Plan Properties	40
Enabling SpeedStep™ Technology	41
About RAID Configurations	42
RAID Level 1 Configuration	42
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID	43
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® Option ROM Utility	44
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager	45
Transferring Information to a New Computer	49
Setting Up a Home and Office Network	53
Connecting to a Network Adapter	53
Network Setup Wizard	54
Connecting to the Internet	55
Setting Up Your Internet Connection	56
Solving Problems	59
Troubleshooting Tips	59
Battery Problems	59
Drive Problems	60
Optical drive problems	61
Hard drive problems	62
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems	62
Error Messages	65
Keyboard Problems	66
Lockups and Software Problems	67
The computer does not start up	67
The computer stops responding	67
A program stops responding	67
A program crashes repeatedly	67
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system	68
A solid blue screen appears	68
Other software problems	69
Media Card Reader Problems	70
Memory Problems	71
Mouse Problems	72
Network Problems	73
Power Problems	74
Printer Problems	75
Scanner Problems	76
Sound and Speaker Problems	77
No sound from speakers	77
No sound from headphones	78
Video and Monitor Problems	79
If the screen is blank	79
If the screen is difficult to read	80
Troubleshooting Tools	81
Power Lights	81
Beep Codes	82
System Messages	84
Dell Diagnostics	86
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics	86
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive	86
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media	87
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu	87
Drivers	89
What Is a Driver?	89
Identifying Drivers	90
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities	90
Restoring Your Operating System	93
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore	94
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore	95
Using the Operating System Media	98
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems	100
Removing and Installing Parts	101
Before You Begin	101
Recommended Tools	101
Turning Off Your Computer	102
Before Working Inside Your Computer	102
Removing the Computer Cover	103
Inside View of Your Computer	105
System Board Components	106
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments	108
Memory	111
Memory Installation Guidelines	112
Installing Memory	113
Removing Memory	115
Cards	115
PCI and PCI Express Cards	116
Bezel	123
Removing the Bezel	123
Replacing the Bezel	125
Drives	126
Recommended Drive Cable Connections	127
Connecting Drive Cables	127
Drive Interface Connectors	127
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables	128
Hard Drives	128
Floppy Drive	134
Media Card Reader	140
Optical Drive	143
Battery	150
Replacing the Battery	150
Power Supply	151
Replacing the Power Supply	152
I/O Panel	153
Removing the I/O Panel	154
Installing the I/O Panel	155
Processor Fan	155
Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly	156
Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly	157
Processor	158
Removing the Processor	158
Installing the Processor	159
Chassis Fan	162
Removing the Chassis Fan	162
Replacing the Chassis Fan	163
System Board	164
Removing the System Board	164
Installing the System Board	165
Replacing the Computer Cover	166
Appendix	169
Specifications	169
System Setup	174
Overview	174
Entering System Setup	174
System Setup Options	176
Boot Sequence	178
Clearing Forgotten Passwords	180
Clearing CMOS Settings	181
Flashing the BIOS	182
Cleaning Your Computer	182
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor	183
Mouse	183
Floppy Drive	183
CDs and DVDs	184
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)	184
Definition of \	185
Definition of \	185
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)	185
FCC Class B	185
Contacting Dell	187
Glossary	189