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Connectors External connectors: Serial IEEE 1394 Video USB Headphone Audio Network adapter Modem System board connectors: IDE drive Serial ATA Fan PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 USB MDC Front-panel audio Front panel Power Processor power IEEE 1394 9-pin, 16550C-compatible connector one 6-pin powered back-panel connector (not present on certain computers) one 6-pin powered front-panel connector (with optional media card reader) 15-hole D-SUB connector two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors front-panel miniature connector for line-out five connectors for line-in, line-out, microphone, surround sound, and center/Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel; S/PDIF backpanel connector (S/PDIF connector may not be present on certain computers) RJ45 connector RJ11 (MDC 1.5) connector one 40-pin connector one 7-pin connectors one 5-pin connectors 36-pin connector 164-pin connector 8-pin header for optional media card reader (3.5-inch bay device) one 12-pin connector one 10-pin header one 34-pin header one 2 x 10 connector one 2 x 2 connector one 2 x 5 header for optional media card reader (3.5-inch bay device) Appendix 95

Section	Page
Contents	3
Finding Information	9
Setting Up and Using Your Computer	13
Setting Up a Printer	13
Printer Cable	13
Connecting a USB Printer	14
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)	14
Connecting a TV (Optional)	15
Changing the Display Settings	16
Setting Up a Home and Office Network	16
Connecting to a Network Adapter	16
Network Setup Wizard	17
Connecting to the Internet	17
Setting Up Your Internet Connection	17
Playing a CD or DVD	18
Adjusting the Volume	21
Adjusting the Picture	21
Copying CDs and DVDs	21
How to Copy a CD or DVD	21
Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+R, and DVD+RW	22
Helpful Tips	22
Power Management	23
Standby Mode	23
Hibernate Mode	24
Power Options Properties	24
Hyper-Threading	25
Solving Problems	27
Troubleshooting Tips	27
Battery Problems	27
Drive Problems	27
CD and DVD drive problems	28
Hard drive problems	29
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems	29
Error Messages	30
Media Card Reader Problems	31
IEEE 1394 Device Problems	31
Keyboard Problems	32
Lockups and Software Problems	32
The computer does not start up	32
The computer stops responding	33
A program stops responding	33
A program crashes repeatedly	33
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system	33
A solid blue screen appears	33
Other software problems	34
Memory Problems	34
Mouse Problems	35
Network Problems	36
Power Problems	36
Printer Problems	37
Scanner Problems	38
Sound and Speaker Problems	39
No sound from speakers	39
No sound from headphones	40
Video and Monitor Problems	40
If the screen is blank	40
If the screen is difficult to read	41
Troubleshooting Tools	43
Diagnostic Lights	43
Dell Diagnostics	46
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics	46
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu	46
Drivers	47
What Is a Driver?	47
Reinstalling Drivers	48
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	49
Restoring Your Operating System	49
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore	49
Removing and Installing Parts	53
Before You Begin	53
Recommended Tools	53
Turning Off Your Computer	53
Before Working Inside Your Computer	53
Front and Back View of the Computer	55
Front View	55
Back View	57
Removing the Computer Cover	59
Inside View of Your Computer	61
System Board Components	62
Memory	63
DDR2 Memory Overview	63
Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations	64
Installing Memory	64
Removing Memory	66
Cards	66
PCI Express Cards	67
Drives	71
Connecting Drive Cables	72
Drive Interface Connectors	72
Power Cable Connector	72
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables	73
Hard Drive	73
Removing a Hard Drive	73
Installing a Hard Drive	75
CD/DVD Drive	76
Removing a CD/DVD Drive	76
Installing a CD/DVD Drive	78
Media Card Reader	79
Removing a Media Card Reader	80
Installing a Media Card Reader	81
Floppy Drive (Optional)	83
Removing a Floppy Drive	83
Installing a Floppy Drive	85
Modem	87
Replacing the External Modem Connector	88
Battery	89
Replacing the Battery	90
Replacing the Computer Cover	91
Appendix	93
Specifications	93
System Setup	97
Overview	97
Entering System Setup	98
System Setup Options	99
Boot Sequence	102
Clearing Forgotten Passwords	103
Clearing CMOS Settings	104
Cleaning Your Computer	105
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor	105
Mouse	105
CDs and DVDs	106
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)	106
Definition of \	106
Definition of \	107
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	107
Class A	107
Class B	107
FCC Identification Information	108
Contacting Dell	108