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    Dell™ Vostro™ 200 Owner's Manual - Mini Tower Model DCMF www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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    of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Vostro, TravelLite, and Strike Zone are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license; Microsoft, Windows, Outlook, and Windows Vista
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    Contents 1 Finding Information 11 2 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
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    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 55 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 56 3 Solving Problems 59 Troubleshooting Tips 59 Battery Problems 59 4 Contents
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    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
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    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
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    5 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 . . . .
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    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
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    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
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    10 Contents
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    You Looking For? Find it Here • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram See the setup diagram that came
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    and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find it Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct
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    and installs the 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for your computer, and click Submit. updates appropriate for your 5 Under
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    In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on
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    Your Computer Front View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 location of Service Tag Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 2 optical drive Use the optical drive for playing a CD/DVD. Setting Up and Using
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    2.0 connectors (4) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup Options" on page 176 for more information on booting to a USB device). It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for
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    for more information. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. The drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light might also be on when a device
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    Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 7 4 6 5 1 power connector 2 voltage selector switch 3 power supply LED 4 back panel connectors Insert the power cable. Used to select voltage rating. Indicates power availability for power supply. Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector.
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    you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device. CAUTION: Ensure that none of the system air vents are blocked. Blocking the vents would cause serious thermal problems. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19
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    Back Panel Connectors 1 2 34 5 6 7 11 10 9 8 1 network activity light Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be
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    schemes that carries only low frequency information of 80 Hz and below. The LFE channel drives a subwoofer to provide extremely low bass extension. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to the main speakers in the surround sound setup. 5 line-in connector Use the blue
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    overheat. Follow the guidelines below when installing your computer in an enclosure: NOTICE: The operating temperature specifications in your Owner's Manual reflect the maximum ambient operating temperature. The room ambient temperature needs to be a consideration when installing your computer in an
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    • Do not install your computer in an enclosure that does not allow airflow. Restricting the airflow impacts your computer's performance, possibly causing it to overheat. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 23
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    updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. For technical assistance, refer to the printer owner's manual USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the
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    3 USB printer cable 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: In Windows® XP, click Start→ Printers and Faxes→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard. In
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    Playing CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you are not using the drive. NOTICE: Do not move the computer when you are playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on the front of the drive. 2 Place the disc, label side
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    . Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen
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    the window. How to Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: CD-RW/DVD combo drives cannot write to DVD media. If you have a CD-RW/DVD combo drive and you experience recording problems, check for available software patches on the Sonic support website at sonic.com. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers
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    , you cannot write to that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for more information). Use blank CD-RWs if you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on the CD later. Blank DVD+/-Rs can be used to permanently store large amounts of data. After you create a DVD+/-R disc, you may
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    After you start Roxio Creator Plus and open a Creator project, you can use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW . • Use CD DVD players used in home theater systems may not support all available DVD formats. For a list of formats supported by your DVD player, see the
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    permanently to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic website at sonic.com for additional information. Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to your computer. The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) •
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    1 2 3 4 1 xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) 2 CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card 4 SecureDigital Card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) 3 Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 32 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
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    any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If you purchased a graphics card that supports dual monitors, follow these instructions to connect and enable your monitors. The instructions tell you how to connect either two monitors (each with
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    1 2* 3* 4 *May not be present on your computer 1 optional DVI adapter 3 TV-OUT connector 2 DVI (white) connector 4 VGA (blue) connector Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101. 2 Connect the VGA
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    image. • In extended desktop mode, you can drag objects from one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of viewable work space. For information on changing the display settings for your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. Power Management Options in Windows XP The Microsoft Windows
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    mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive, and then completely turning off the computer. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in prior to entering hibernate mode. To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click Start
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    called a scheme. If you want to select one of the standard Windows schemes installed on your computer, choose a scheme from the Power schemes drop , press any key on the keyboard or click the mouse. To avoid this problem, always set the monitor to time-out before the hard drive. The Power schemes
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    down menu in the Turn off monitor, Turn off hard disks, System stand by, or System hibernates field, and then select a time-out from the displayed your Windows password before the computer exits from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to activate standby mode, activate
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    defined period of inactivity: 1 Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance. 2 Under System and Maintenance, click Power Options. The next dialog box shows three power plans. The top option, Dell Recommended, is the currently active plan.To display additional power plans, click the arrow at
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    mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in before it entered hibernate mode. Windows Vista may mask Hibernate from the user if Hybrid Sleep is enabled. For additional information, go to Help and Support and search for hibernate. To activate hibernate mode immediately (if available
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    Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance. 2 Under System and Maintenance, click Power Options. In the Power Options window, click Change Plan Settings to power savings when possible. Windows Vista automatically sets Intel Speedstep technologies in the Dell Recommended, Balanced, and
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    configuration that you might have selected when you purchased your computer. Although several RAID configurations are available, Dell offers only RAID level 1 for its Vostro computers. A RAID level 1 configuration is recommended for the data integrity requirements of digital photography and audio
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    hard drives installed in your computer to set up a RAID configuration. For instructions on how to install a hard drive, see "Hard Drives" on page volumes. One method uses the Intel® Option ROM utility, and is performed before you install the operating system onto the hard drive. The second method
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    volume. 10 Confirm that the correct volume configuration is displayed on the main Intel Option ROM screen. 11 Use the up- and down-arrow keys to select Exit, and press . 12 Install the operating system. Deleting a RAID Volume NOTE: When you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives
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    the Intel Option ROM utility. Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager If you already have one hard drive with the operating system installed on it to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 43). 2 In Windows XP, click Start→ All Programs→ Intel®Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console
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    procedure deletes the RAID 1 volume, it also splits the RAID 1 volume into two non-RAID hard drives with a partition, and leaves any existing data files intact. 1 In Windows XP, click Start→ All Programs→ Intel®Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console to launch the Intel® Storage Utility
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    Windows XP, click Start→ All Programs→ Intel®Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console to launch the Intel® Storage Utility. In Windows drive that already has the data or operating system files that you want to maintain on the operating system, but you will be able to see the
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    spare hard drive, and the computer has reported a degraded RAID 1 volume, you can manually rebuild the computer's redundancy mirror to a new hard drive by performing the following steps: 1 In Windows XP, click Start→ All Programs→ Intel®Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console to launch
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    example, from an old computer to a new computer. For instructions, see the following section that corresponds to the operating system your computer is running. Transferring Information Using Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move
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    Do not click Next at this time. To copy data from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to do?, click Transfer files and settings→ Next. 4 On the
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    To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System media, you must create a wizard disk that will allow you to create a backup image file to removable media. To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following steps: 1 Open the Files and
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    and files and click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen. The wizard reads the support.dell.com for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). NOTE: Access to the Dell
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    Center is Transfer Files and Settings. Click this icon to start Windows easy Transfer. • If the Welcome Center dialog box has been closed, you can access Easy Transfer by clicking Start → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Easy Transfer. Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to
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    network cable Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft Windows operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office. Windows XP 1 Click Start, point to All Programs→ Accessories
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    follow the onscreen prompts. For more information, access Help and Support and use the search term network. Connecting to the Internet speed Internet access through a satellite television system. • Dial-up connections that provide service for setup instructions. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 55
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    service outage. Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one. Windows XP manually, continue to step 6. Otherwise, follow the instructions on
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    ISP. 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. Windows Vista 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete
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    58 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
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    in this chapter may be replaceable by a certified service technician only and are not customer replaceable. Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the
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    Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - Windows XP • Click Start and click My Computer. Windows Vista™ • Click the Windows Vista Start
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    programs before you write to the CD/DVD-RW. TURN OFF STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD/DVD-RW D I S C - See "Power Management Options in Windows XP" on page 35 or search for the keyword standby in Windows Help and Support for information on power management modes Solving Problems 61
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    Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - Windows XP 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. 4 Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors and click Start. Windows Vista 1 Click Start and click Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3
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    a shorter one. RUN THE MODEM DIAGNOSTICS TOOL - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is not available on certain computers. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Modem Diagnostic Tool
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    WINDOWS - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click the COM port for your modem→ Properties→ Diagnostics→ Query Modem to verify that the modem is communicating with Windows your Internet service provider. 64 Solving Problems
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    XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the
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    N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 187). Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly
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    Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The computer does not start up Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet. The computer
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    environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility until the computer turns off. Then restart your computer. 68 Solving Problems
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    Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to
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    all other physical drives in the system. If the next logical drive after the physical drives is mapped to a network drive, Windows does not automatically assign a drive letter to the Media Card Reader. To manually assign a drive for the Media Card Reader: Windows XP 1 Click Start, right-click My
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    , but it is not running, check to see if it is enabled in the BIOS setup. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files
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    THAT THE USB PORTS ARE ENABLED IN THE SYSTEM SETUP P R O G R A M - See "System Setup" on page 174. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings
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    Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 90. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 93. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide
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    Power problem or internal device malfunction. • Ensure that the 12-volt power connector (12V) is securely connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 106). • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see "System Board
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    power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer
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    RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Windows XP 1 Click instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N - See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting
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    , Windows recognizes the scanner. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I V E R - See the scanner documentation for instructions. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. No
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    E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I V E R - See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 92. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 93. No sound from headphones volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. 78 Solving Problems
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    IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - See "System Setup" on page 174. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: See the monitor documentation for troubleshooting procedures. If
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    and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to appear "shaky." Turn off nearby devices to check for interference. ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes
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    Troubleshooting Tools Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The power button light (bi-color LED) located on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate
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    connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 106). Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. One possible beep code consists of
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    Dell. 5 Real time clock failure. Possible Replace the battery (see "Replacing the battery failure or motherboard Battery" on page 150). failure. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 6 Video BIOS Test Failure Contact Dell. 7 CPU cache test failure Contact Dell. Troubleshooting Tools
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    THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE T H I S C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I C A L S U P P O R T - The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error. See "Contacting Dell" on
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    and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct. See "Entering System Setup" on page 174. N O T I M E R T I C K I N T E R R U P T - A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure. See "Contacting Dell" on
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    to test displays in the system setup program and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE
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    and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down
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    a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on page 187. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your
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    for your operating system. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft Windows operating system. You may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Troubleshooting Tools 89
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    at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update
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    and Utilities media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore ("Restoring Your Operating System" on page 93) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. If this is
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    instructions on the screen. If a particular driver is not listed, that driver is not required by your operating system. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files from the Drivers and Utilities media to your hard drive, you may be required to update the driver manually. Windows
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    operating state without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the
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    Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. Starting System Restore NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. Windows XP
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    in certain countries or on certain computers. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to restore your operating system. These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased Troubleshooting Tools 95
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    music files, and so on. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on the computer. During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar
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    Restore Using Factory Image Restore: 1 Turn on the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. Troubleshooting
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    the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 90. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to
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    software. NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs that are installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do so
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    and Hardware Problems If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Windows XP 1 Click Start and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the
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    Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: Some of the parts described in this chapter may be replaceable by a certified service technician only screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS executable update program on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com Removing and Installing Parts 101
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    operating system: • In Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off. • In Windows follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Handle components service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell Parts
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    from their electrical outlets. 3 Press the power button to ground the system board. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock,
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    1 2 1 computer cover 2 front of computer 4 Release the computer cover by pulling it away from the front of the computer and lifting it up. 5 Set the cover aside in a secure location. 104 Removing and Installing Parts
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    Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 optical drive 2 power supply 3 optional optical drive 4 floppy drive or Media Reader 5 hard drive 6 optional hard drive
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    System Board Components 31 30 29 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 27 9 26 10 11 25 12 24 13 23 22 21 20 14 19 18 connector (DIMM_2) connector (DIMM_3) connector (DIMM_4) 7 main power connector 8 floppy drive connector 9 battery socket (ATX_POWER) (FLOPPY) 106 Removing and Installing Parts
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    drive connector (SATA1) 14 front panel connector (F_PANEL) 17 serial ATA drive connector (SATA5) 20 system fan connector (SYS_FAN1) 23 PCI connector (PCI1) 26 audio connectors 29 chassis fan connector (CHASSIS_FAN) USB and 1 LAN connector 30 video connector (VGA) Removing and Installing Parts 107
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    Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 108 Removing and Installing Parts
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    20 AWG 22 AWG 20 AWG 20 AWG 20 AWG Red Red Red Black 20 AWG 20 AWG 20 AWG 20 AWG Removing and Installing Parts 109
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    , P5, and P6 Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 Signal name +3.3 VDC GND +5 VDC GND +12 VBDC 18-AWG Wire Orange Black Red Black White 110 Removing and Installing Parts
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    Black Black Yellow Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. For additional information on the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 169. NOTICE: Do not install ECC or buffered memory
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    A: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 2 Pair B: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 112 Removing and Installing Parts
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    Dell is covered under your computer warranty. Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. . 1 2 3 1 memory connector (DIMM_1) 2 securing clips (2) 3 connector Removing and Installing Parts 113
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    network device and then plug it into the computer. 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 114 Removing and Installing Parts
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    . Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • One PCI Express x16 card slot (SLOT1) • One PCI Express x1 card slot (SLOT2) • Two PCI card slots (SLOT3, SLOT4) See "System Board Components" on page 106 for card slot location. Removing and Installing Parts 115
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    PCI and PCI Express Cards Your computer supports two PCI cards, one PCI Express x16 card and Express Card" on page 121. • If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on
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    , and then ease it out of its connector. NOTE: The position of the card you are replacing may vary from the illustration. Removing and Installing Parts 117
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    down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot. 3 4 2 5 6 1 1 alignment bar 2 fully-seated card 3 not fully-seated card 4 alignment guide 5 bracket within slot 6 bracket caught outside of slot 9 If you are installing the PCI Express card into the x16 card connector, position the
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    card slot 2 securing tab 5 PCI Express x16 card slot 3 PCI Express x1 card 11 Replace the card retention bracket ensuring that: • The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch. • The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch in the top of the card
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    notch (2) 3 alignment bar 6 guide clamp (2) 12 Fix the card retention bracket by replacing and tightening the screw. 13 Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. 120 Removing and Installing Parts
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    adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 174), go to Onboard Devices and select . See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 20. 17 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. Removing a Parts 121
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    notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. 8 Fix the card retention bracket by replacing and tightening the screw. NOTICE 10 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 11 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 174),
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    an add-in network connector: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 174), go to Onboard the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug page 103). Removing and Installing Parts 123
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    the front of the computer to release the three bezel clamps from bezel insert. 5 Set aside the bezel in a secure location. 124 Removing and Installing Parts
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    Replacing the Bezel 1 Align and insert the bezel clamps in the bezel insert. 5 1 4 2 3 1 bezel grip (3) 4 clamp insert (3) 2 bezel 3 bezel clamp (3) 5 back side of computer 2 Rotate the bezel toward the computer until it snaps into place on the front panel. Removing and Installing Parts 125
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    Drives Your computer supports a combination of these devices: • Up to two serial ATA hard drives • One optional floppy drive or an optional Media 1 5 2 4 3 1 optical drive 2 optional optical drive 3 floppy drive or Media Reader 4 optional hard drive 5 hard drive 126 Removing and Installing Parts
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    to connectors labeled "SATA0" or "SATA1" on the system board. • Connect serial ATA CD or DVD drives to connectors labeled "SATA4" or "SATA5" on the system board. Connecting Drive Cables When you install a drive, you key on the cable and the drive before connecting. Removing and Installing Parts 127
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    on the other connector. Hard Drives CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. NOTICE
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    2 3 4 1 hard drive 4 system board connector 2 power cable 5 screws (4) 3 serial ATA data cable 5 Remove the four screws securing the hard drive. NOTICE: Ensure that you do not scratch the screw holes with the screw driver, as the hard disk circuit board assembly is exposed. 6 Slide the drive
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    will need to reflect these changes in system setup. When you restart your computer, enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 174), then go to the "Drives" section of the system setup and under Drive 0 through 3, with the screw holes in the hard drive bay. 130 Removing and Installing Parts
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    hard drive. 7 Connect the power and data cables to the drive. 8 Connect the data cable to the system board. 9 Check all cables to be certain that they are properly connected and firmly seated. 10 Replace the computer or device and then plug it into the computer. Removing and Installing Parts 131
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    setup for drive configuration changes (see "Entering System Setup" on page 174). Installing a Second Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug
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    and tighten the four screws to secure the hard drive. 7 Connect the power and data cables to the drive. 8 Connect the data cable to the system board. 9 Check all cables to be certain that they are properly connected and firmly seated. 10 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover
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    system setup for drive configuration changes (see "Entering System Setup" on page 174). Floppy Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide "Removing the Bezel" on page 123). 134 Removing and Installing Parts
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    5 1 2 3 4 1 floppy drive 4 system board connector 2 data cable 5 screws (2) 3 power cable 4 Disconnect the Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card" on page 121). 5 Disconnect the data cable from the system board. 6 Remove the two screws securing the floppy drive. 7 Slide the floppy drive out through
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    devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11 Check the system setup for the appropriate diskette Drive Option changes (see "Entering System Setup" on page 174). Installing a Floppy Drive 1 Follow the procedures in with the screw holes in the FlexBay. 136 Removing and Installing Parts
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    . 9 Connect the other end of the data cable to the connector labeled "FLOPPY" on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 106) and route the cable through the clip on the shroud. 6 5 1 2 3 bezel (see "Replacing the Bezel" on page 125). Removing and Installing Parts 137
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    for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 14 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 174) and select the appropriate Diskette Drive option. 15 Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell
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    with FCC regulations, it is recommended that you replace the drive panel insert whenever the floppy drive is removed from the computer. Removing and Installing Parts 139
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    the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, *Not present on all computers. 1 Media Card Reader 4 system board connector 2 data cable 5 screws (2) 140 Removing and Installing Parts 4 3 power cable
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    back of the Media Card Reader and from the internal USB connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 106). 5 Remove the two screws securing the Media Card USB connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 106). Removing and Installing Parts 141
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    5 6 *1 2 3 4 *Not present on all computers. 1 Media Card Reader 4 system board connector 2 data cable 5 screws (2) 3 power cable 6 screw holes in the FlexBay slot (2) 9 Replace the bezel (see computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 142 Removing and Installing Parts
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    in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock on page 123). 4 Disconnect the optical drive data cable from the system board connector. 5 Disconnect the power cable and the optical drive data cable from
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    5 1 2 3 4 1 optical drive 4 system board connector 2 data cable 5 screws (2) 3 power cable 144 Removing and Installing Parts
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    to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 12 Configure the drives in system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 174). Installing an Optical Drive 1 Follow the procedures in . 8 Connect the data cable to the system board connector on the system board. Removing and Installing Parts 145
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    1 2 6 5 3 4 1 optical drive 4 system board connector 2 data cable 5 screw holes in the optical drive bay (2) 3 power cable 6 screws (2) them on. See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 146 Removing and Installing
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    Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 174) and select the appropriate Drive option. 13 Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell drive. 9 Connect the data cable to the system board connector on the system board. Removing and Installing Parts 147
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    6 1 2 3 4 5 1 optical drive 4 power cable 2 second optical drive 5 system board connector 3 data cable 6 screw holes in the optical drive bay (2) 10 Check all cable connections, and plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 148 Removing and Installing Parts
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    for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 15 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 86). Replacing the Optical Drive Panel Insert 2 1 1 drive panel insert (optional) 2 back of the computer Removing and Installing Parts
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    type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. To replace the battery: 1 Record all the screens in system setup (see "System Setup" on page 174) so that you can restore the correct settings in Step 9. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You
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    (see "System Setup" on page 174) and restore the settings you recorded in Step 1. Then go to the Maintenance section and clear the low battery and other errors associated with the battery replacement in the Event Log. 10 Properly dispose of the old battery. See the Product Information Guide for
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    (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 103). 3 Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives. Note the routing of the DC power cables underneath the tabs in the computer chassis as computer chassis. 1 2 1 power supply 2 screws (4) 152 Removing and Installing Parts
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    are a key part of the system grounding. NOTICE: DC power cables to the system board and drives. 10 Secure the instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. CAUTION: The heat
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    the cable connectors and the cable routing clips. 4 Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the I/O panel from the system board. 5 Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel. 6 Carefully remove the I/O panel from the computer. 1 2 3 1 I/O panel clamp 4 cables 45 2 I/O panel 5 I/O panel
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    the I/O panel. 4 Reconnect the cables to the system board. 5 Replace the bezel (see "Replacing the Bezel" instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. CAUTION: The heat
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    "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 103). 3 Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 106). 4 Carefully move away any cables that are routed over the processor fan/heat sink assembly. 5 Loosen the four captive screws securing the processor fan
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    the illustration above. 2 Tighten the four captive screws. NOTE: Ensure that the processor fan/heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure. 3 Connect the processor fan/heat sink assembly cable to the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 106). Removing and Installing Parts 157
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    outlet, and turn them on. Processor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Removing the Processor 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing
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    for the new processor. Installing the Processor NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer. Removing and Installing Parts 159
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    on the socket. 8 Pivot the socket release lever back toward the socket, and snap it into place to secure the processor. 160 Removing and Installing Parts
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    rear alignment notch 9 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink. NOTICE: Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. New thermal processor fan/heat sink assembly (see "Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly" on page 157). NOTICE: Ensure that the processor fan/heat sink
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    safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. CAUTION: The heat sink assembly Begin" on page 101 1 2 1 screws (4) 2 chassis fan 162 Removing and Installing Parts
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    103). 3 Slide the chassis fan in place towards the back of the computer. 4 Tighten the four screws to secure the chassis fan. Removing and Installing Parts 163
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    (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 103). 3 Remove any add-in cards on the system board (see "Cards" on page 115). 4 Remove the processor and heat sink assembly (see "Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly" on page 156). 5 Remove the memory modules (see "Removing Memory" on page 115
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    next to the replacement system board to compare and ensure they are identical. Installing the System Board 1 Gently align the board into the chassis and slide it toward the back of the computer. 2 Using the eight screws, secure the system board to the chassis. Removing and Installing Parts 165
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    you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way. 2 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer. 3 Align the tabs at the bottom of
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    : To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. NOTICE: Ensure that none of the system air vents are blocked. Blocking them can cause serious thermal problems. Removing and Installing Parts 167
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    168 Removing and Installing Parts
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    type Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Computer Information Chipset RAID Support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Video Type Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor Intel® Celeron® processor
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    Audio Type Expansion Bus Bus type Bus speed PCI connectors connector size connector data width (maximum) PCI Express connector connector size connector data width (maximum) PCI Express connector connector size connector data width (maximum) Realtec ALC888 (7.1 Channel audio) PCI 2.3 PCI Express 1.
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    Drives Externally accessible: Internally accessible Available devices Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter USB Audio System board connectors: Serial ATA Internal USB device Floppy drive Processor fan Chassis fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Front panel control Front panel
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    - The blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board. A solid amber light when the system does not boot indicates that the system board cannot start initialization. This could be a system board or a power supply problem (see "Power Problems" on page 74). Drive activity light blue light
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    Power Voltage (see the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide for important voltage setting information) 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 7A/4A Coin cell battery 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height Width Depth Weight
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    the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is divided into three areas: the options list, active
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    Options List - This field appears on the left side of the system setup window. The field is a scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of your computer, appears below the Option Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field. Appendix 175
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    appear exactly as listed. System Info BIOS Info Shows the BIOS version number and date information. System Info Lists system information such as the computer name, and other system-specific information. CPU Info Identifies whether the computer's processor supports Hyper-Threading and lists
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    the device priority of hard drives. The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the hard drives detected. First Boot Device Removable; Removable; Hard Disk; CDROM; USB-CDROM; Legacy LAN; Disabled (CD-ROM by default) Boot Other Device Enabled; Disabled (Disabled by default) Advanced
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    Disabled by default) ROM SATA Mode IDE; On Date 0 Auto Power On Time 0:00:00 AC Recovery Off; On; Former-Sts (Off by default) Boot error message. • Hard Drive - The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error
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    upperright corner of the screen, press . The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to so that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Dell Drivers and Utilities media, but you the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then
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    , follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 103). 3 Locate the 3-pin password connector (PSWD) on the system board
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    the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You page 103). 3 Reset the current CMOS settings: a Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 106
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    flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes
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    or solution suitable for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and plastic part of the monitor with a soft cleaning cloth moistened with a solution of three parts water and one part dishwashing detergent. NOTICE: Do not soak the cloth or let water drip inside your computer
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    use on DVDs. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default
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    support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI) project are covered by the standard Dell limited warranty for your computer. However, Dell also extends a parts the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause
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    Part system away from the receiver. • Plug the system into a different outlet so that the system and the receiver are on different branch circuits. If necessary, consult a representative of Dell Inc Dell™ Vostro™ 200 DCMF Dell Inc. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way
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    .3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some
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    188 Appendix
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    ® Windows® operating systems to image because of the faster interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. AHCI - Advanced Host Controller Interface - An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which allows the storage driver the computer. BIOS - basic input/output system - A
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    them. Also referred to as system setup. bit - The smallest unit a bootable CD, DVD, or floppy disk available. Your Drivers and Utilities media is an example of bootable media. bps speed. BTU - British thermal unit - A measurement of heat output. bus - A communication pathway between the components in
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    amount of batterypowered CMOS memory to hold date, time, and system setup options. COA - Certificate of Authenticity - The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on your computer. Also referred to that is installed in or connected to your computer. device driver - See driver. Glossary 191
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    memory chips that connects to a memory module on the system board. DIN connector - A round, six-pin connector that - Memory that stores information in integrated circuits containing capacitors. driver - Software that allows the operating system to control a device such as a printer. Many devices
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    to the system bus. ExpressCard - A removable I/O card adhering to the PCMCIA standard. Modems and network adapters are common types of ExpressCards. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code - A numeric code located on a sticker on your Dell™ computer. Use
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    (AMB) that speeds communication between the DDR2 SDRAM chips and the system. FCC - Federal Communications Commission - A U.S. agency responsible for enforcing with the user by means of menus, windows, and icons. Most programs that operate on the Windows operating systems are GUIs. 194 Glossary
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    heat. hibernate mode - A power management mode that saves everything in memory to a reserved space on the hard drive and then turns off the computer. When you restart the computer, the memory information that was saved to the hard drive is automatically restored Engineers, Inc. - 's system board.
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    IRQ assignment, you cannot operate both devices simultaneously. ISP - Internet service provider - A company that allows you to access its host server be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to form a wide area network (WAN). LCD - liquid crystal display
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    A bay that supports devices such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. contain several different forms of memory, such as RAM, ROM, and video memory. Frequently, the word memory is A small circuit board containing memory chips, which connects to the system board. MHz -
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    include a network adapter on its system board, or it may contain a PC Windows taskbar that contains icons for providing quick access to programs and computer functions, such as the clock, volume control, and print status. Also referred to as system is a local bus that supports 32-and 64-bit data
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    hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all problems are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up. processor - A computer chip that interprets and executes program instructions. Sometimes the processor is referred to as the CPU (central processing unit). PS/2 - personal system
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    keeps the date and time after you shut down the computer. RTCRST - real-time clock reset - A jumper on the system board of some computers that can often be used for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - serial attached SCSI - A faster, serial version of the SCSI interface (as opposed to the original
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    Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. setup program - A program that is used to install and configure hardware and software. The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with most Windows software packages. Setup program differs from system
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    -extended graphics array plus - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1400 x 1050. system board - The main circuit board in your computer. Also known as the motherboard. system setup - A utility that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and
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    . UXGA - ultra extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200. V video controller - The circuitry on a video card or on the system board (in computers with an integrated video controller) that provides the video capabilities-in
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    the operating system. If the Windows Control Panel. You can also scan in your favorite picture and make it wallpaper. WLAN - wireless local area network. A series of interconnected computers that communicate with each other over the air waves cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280
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    Zip - A popular data compression format. Files that have been compressed with the Zip format are called Zip files and usually have a filename extension of .zip. A special kind of zipped file is a self-extracting file, which has a filename extension of .exe. You can unzip a self-extracting file by
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    206 Glossary
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    audio. See sound B battery problems, 59 replacing, 150 beep codes, 82 BIOS, 174 boot sequence, 178 changing, 179-180 option settings, 178 booting to a USB device, 179 C cards installing PCI, 116 PCI, 116 removing PCI, 121 slots, 115 types supported, 115 CD-RW drive problems, 61 CDs, 28 playing, 26
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    , 143 second hard drive, 132 serial ATA, 128 DVD drive problems, 61 DVDs, 28 playing, 26 E e-mail problems, 62 End User License Agreement, 11 ergonomics information, 11 error messages beep codes, 82 troubleshooting, 65 F Factory Image Restore, 95, 97 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 49 Finding
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    134 H hard drive installing, 130 installing second, 132 problems, 62 removing, 129 hardware beep codes, 82 conflicts, 100 Dell Diagnostics, 86 Hardware Troubleshooter, 100 hibernate mode, 36, 38, 40 I I/O panel replacing, 155 installing parts before you begin, 101 recommended tools, 101 turning off
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    35 hard to read, 80 motherboard. See system board mouse problems, 72 N network Network Setup Wizard, 54 problems, 73 setting up, 53 Network Setup Wizard, 54 O operating system media, 98 reinstalling Windows Vista, 94 optical drive installing, 145, 147 problems, 61 removing, 143 P password clearing
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    and Windows compatibility, 68 restore to previous state, 94 scanner, 76 screen is blank, 79 screen is hard to read, 80 software, 67-69 problems (continued) sound and speakers, 77 technical support policy, 184 troubleshooting tips, 59 volume adjusting, 78 Product Information Guide, 11 Program
  • Dell Vostro 200 | Owner's Manual - Page 212
    support contacting Dell, 187 policy, 184 support website, 13 system board, 106 System Restore, 94 system setup about, 174 entering, 174 options, 176 screens, 174 T technical support policy, 184 telephone numbers, 187 transferring information to a new computer, 49 troubleshooting conflicts, 100 Dell
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    Transfer Wizard, 49 Network Setup Wizard, 54 Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 90-91 Factory Image Restore, 95 Program Compatibility Wizard, 68 reinstalling, 94 scanner, 77 System Restore, 94 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 91 hibernate mode, 36 PC Restore, 95 standby mode, 35 wizards Files
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Owner’s Manual – Mini Tower
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