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System Board Components internal speaker (SPKR) password jumper (PSWD) processor fan connector (FAN) floppy drive connector (DSKT) PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) PCI Express x1 connector (SLOT2) front-panel IEEE 1394 connector (1394_FRONT) IEEE 1394 connector (1394_CON) network connector (NIC) and USB connectors (2) (NIC_USB1) USB connectors (3) (USB_BACK) Media Card Reader connector (F_USB) processor connector (CPU) S/PDIF audio connector (SPDIF) modem connector video connector (VGA) power connector (ATXPWR1) memory module connectors (2, 4) memory module connectors (1, 3) battery socket (BATTERY) RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) SATA connector (SATA0) CD/DVD connector (IDE_OPT) front-panel connector (FRONT PANEL) modem power connector (ATXPWR1) line-in, line-out, microphone, center, and LFE connectors (AUDIO) 64 Removing and Installing Parts

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 CDs and DVDs	22
Helpful Tips	23
Power Management	24
Standby Mode	24
Hibernate Mode	24
Power Options Properties	25
Understanding Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional)	26
Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)	26
Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup	27
Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating system	27
Hyper-Threading	27
Solving Problems	29
Troubleshooting Tips	29
Battery Problems	29
Drive Problems	29
CD and DVD drive problems	30
Hard drive problems	31
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems	31
Error Messages	32
Media Card Reader Problems	33
IEEE 1394 Device Problems	33
Keyboard Problems	34
Lockups and Software Problems	34
The computer does not start up	34
The computer stops responding	35
A program stops responding	35
A program crashes repeatedly	35
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system	35
A solid blue screen appears	35
Other software problems	36
Memory Problems	36
Mouse Problems	37
Network Problems	38
Power Problems	38
Printer Problems	39
Scanner Problems	40
Sound and Speaker Problems	41
No sound from speakers	41
No sound from headphones	42
Video and Monitor Problems	42
If the screen is blank	42
If the screen is difficult to read	43
Troubleshooting Tools	45
Diagnostic Lights	45
Dell Diagnostics	48
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics	48
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu	48
Drivers	49
What Is a Driver?	49
Reinstalling Drivers	50
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	51
Restoring Your Operating System	51
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore	51
Removing and Installing Parts	55
Before You Begin	55
Recommended Tools	55
Turning Off Your Computer	55
Before Working Inside Your Computer	55
Front and Back View of the Computer	57
Front View	57
Back View	59
Removing the Computer Cover	61
Inside View of Your Computer	63
System Board Components	64
Memory	65
DDR2 Memory Overview	65
Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations	66
Installing Memory	66
Removing Memory	68
Cards	68
Drives	73
Connecting Drive Cables	73
Drive Interface Connectors	74
Power Cable Connector	74
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables	74
Hard Drive	75
Removing a Hard Drive	76
Installing a Hard Drive	77
CD/DVD Drive	78
Removing a CD/DVD Drive	78
Installing a CD/DVD Drive	80
Media Card Reader	81
Removing a Media Card Reader	82
Installing a Media Card Reader	83
Floppy Drive (Optional)	85
Removing a Floppy Drive	85
Installing a Floppy Drive	87
Modem	89
Replacing the Modem	89
Replacing the External Modem Connector	90
Battery	91
Replacing the Battery	92
Replacing the Computer Cover	93
Appendix	95
Specifications	95
System Setup	99
Overview	99
Entering System Setup	100
System Setup Options	102
Boot Sequence	105
Clearing Forgotten Passwords	107
Clearing CMOS Settings	108
Cleaning Your Computer	108
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor	108
Mouse	109
CDs and DVDs	109
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)	110
Definition of \	110
Definition of \	110
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	110
FCC Class B	110
Contacting Dell	111