Document Outline

• 1 Using Your Computer
• 2 Optimizing Performance
• 3 Solving Problems
• 4 Advanced Troubleshooting
• 5 Removing and Installing Parts
• 6 Appendix
• Index 145
• Finding Information for Your Computer
• CAUTION: Safety Instructions
  • General
• When Using Your Computer
  • When Working Inside Your Computer
  • Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
  • Ergonomic Computing Habits
  • Battery Disposal
• Using Your Computer
  • Opening the Drive Door
  • Connecting Two Monitors
  • Configuring Graphics Cards
    • Settings and Functions
    • Removing the Graphics Card Driver
  • About Serial ATA Drives
  • About Your RAID Configuration
    • RAID Level 0
    • RAID Level 1
  • Transferring Information to a New Computer
  • Copying CDs
    • Using Easy CD Creator Basic
    • Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
    • Helpful Tips
    • How to Copy a CD
  • Network Setup Wizard
  • Turning Off Your Computer
• Optimizing Performance
  • Intel® Performance Acceleration Technology
  • DDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus
  • Hyper-Threading
  • Overclocking
• Solving Problems
  • Finding Solutions
  • Finding Help Information
  • Battery Problems
  • Drive Problems
    • Floppy drive problems
    • CD drive problems
    • Problems writing to a CD-RW drive
    • DVD drive problems
    • Hard drive problems
  • E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  • Error Messages
  • General Problems
    • The computer stops responding
    • A program stops responding
    • A program crashes repeatedly
    • A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
    • A solid blue screen appears
    • Other software problems
    • Other technical problems
    • General hardware problems
  • IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  • Keyboard Problems
  • Mouse Problems
  • Network Problems
  • Power Problems
  • Printer Problems
  • Scanner Problems
  • Sound and Speaker Problems
    • No sound from speakers
    • No sound from headphones
  • Video and Monitor Problems
    • If the screen is blank
    • If the screen is difficult to read
• Advanced Troubleshooting
  • Diagnostic Lights
  • Dell Diagnostics
    • When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    • Starting the Dell Diagnostics
    • Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
  • Drivers
    • What Is a Driver?
    • Identifying Drivers
    • Reinstalling Drivers
  • Using Windows® XP System Restore
    • Creating a Restore Point
    • Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
    • Undoing the Last System Restore
  • Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  • Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
    • Before You Reinstall
    • Reinstalling Windows XP
    • Reinstalling Drivers and Software
• Removing and Installing Parts
  • Front and Back View of the Computer
    • Front View
    • Front View (Doors Open)
    • Back View
  • Before You Begin
    • Recommended Tools
    • Precautionary Measures
    • Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
  • Opening the Computer Cover
  • Inside View of Your Computer
  • System Board Components
  • Memory
    • DDR Memory Overview
    • Memory Installation Guidelines
    • Installing Memory
  • PCI Cards
    • Installing a PCI Card
    • Removing a PCI Card
  • AGP Cards
    • Removing an AGP Card
    • Installing an AGP Card
  • Drives
    • Overview
    • Hard Drive
    • Floppy Drive
    • CD/DVD Drive
  • Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
    • Removing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
    • Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
  • Microprocessor
    • Installing the Microprocessor
    • Removing the Microprocessor
  • Front Panel
    • Removing the Front Panel
    • Replacing the Front Panel
  • Drive Door
    • Removing the Drive Door
    • Replacing the Drive Door
  • Battery
  • Closing the Computer Cover
• Appendix
  • Specifications
  • Standard Settings
    • Viewing Settings
    • System Setup Screens
    • Boot Sequence
  • Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  • Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.Only)
    • Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    • Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
  • Contacting Dell
  • Regulatory Notices
  • Limited Warranties and Return Policy
    • Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only)
    • "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only)
    • Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only)
    • "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only)
    • Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)
    • 1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only)
    • Intel® Warranty Statement for Pentium® and Celeron® Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only)