Document Outline

• Contents
  • 1 Safety Information
  • 2 About Your Computer
  • 3 Advanced Features
  • 4 Removing and Installing Parts
  • 5 Technical Specifications
  • 6 Solving Problems
  • 7 Microsoft® Windows® XP Features
  • 8 Getting Help
  • 9 Additional Information
  • Glossary 285
• Safety Information
  • Safety First—For You and Your Computer
    • When Working Inside Your Computer
  • Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
  • Ergonomic Computing Habits
• About Your Computer
  • Finding Information and Assistance
    • Resources and Support Tools
  • Front View of Your Computer
    • Front View of the Computer
    • Front View of the Computer (Doors Open)
    • Opening the Drive Door
    • Controls and Lights
    • Connecting Devices
      • Speaker/Headphone Jack
      • IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Connector
      • USB Connectors
  • Back View of Your Computer
    • Back-Panel Features
    • Connecting Devices
      • Serial Port Connectors
      • Parallel Port Connector
      • Audio Connectors
      • PS/2 Mouse Connector
      • PS/2 Keyboard Connector
      • IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Connector
      • USB Connectors
      • Network Adapter
  • Inside Your Computer
    • Inside the Computer
    • System Cables
      • System Cabling
    • System Board Components
      • System Board Components
      • System Board Labels
      • System-Board Labels
    • Front Panel Components
      • Front Panel Labels
      • Front Panel Labels
• Advanced Features
  • System Settings
    • Entering System Setup
    • System Setup Screens
    • System Setup Navigation Keys
      • System Setup Navigation Keys
    • Changing the Boot Sequence
    • Network Operations
      • Network Interface Controller
      • Boot Sequence
      • Remote Wake Up
      • Network Configurations
      • Network Option Settings
    • Integrated Devices
  • Manageability
    • Dell OpenManage IT Assistant
    • Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation
    • Downloading Systems Management Utilities
  • Security
    • Chassis Intrusion Detection
    • Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring
  • Jumper Settings
    • System Board Jumpers
    • System-Board Jumper Settings
  • Password Protection
    • System Password
      • Assigning a System Password
      • Using Your System Password
      • Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password
    • Setup Password
      • Assigning a Setup Password
      • Operating Your Computer With a Setup Password Enabled
      • Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password
      • Disabling System and Setup Passwords
  • Installing and Configuring Software
  • TAPI
    • Installing a TAPI Device
    • Installing a TAPI Sound Card
  • IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
  • Power Management
    • Power Management
  • Dell System Utilities
    • AutoShutdown
    • Asset Tag
    • Auto Power On
• Removing and Installing Parts
  • Computer Cover
    • Opening the Computer Cover
      • Opening the Computer Cover
    • Closing the Computer Cover
      • Closing the Computer Cover
  • Interior Service Label
    • Interior Service Label
  • Computer Memory
    • Memory Module Label
    • System Board Memory Components
    • Memory Riser Board Components
    • Computer Memory Installation Guidelines
      • System Board Installation
      • Riser Board Installation
      • Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations
      • Sample Configurations
      • Sample Configurations without Memory Riser Boards
      • Sample Configurations with Memory Riser Boards
    • Upgrading Computer Memory
    • Removing a Memory Module
      • Removing a Memory Module
    • Installing a Memory Module
      • Installing a Memory Module
    • Removing Memory Riser Boards
      • Removing Memory Riser Boards
    • Installing Memory Riser Boards
      • Installing Memory Riser Boards
  • Disk Drives and Media
    • Drive Types
    • Installing a CD, Zip, or Other Externally Accessible Drive
      • Removing an Externally-Accessible Drive
      • Removing the Diskette Drive
      • Attaching Bracket Rails for an Externally Accessible Drive
      • Installing an Externally-Accessible Drive
      • Installing the Diskette Drive
      • Attaching Cables for an Externally Accessible Drive
      • Attaching Cables for the Diskette Drive
    • Installing a Hard Drive
      • Removing a Hard Drive
      • Attaching Bracket Rails for a Hard Drive
      • Installing a Hard Drive
      • Attaching Cables for a Hard Drive
    • EIDE Device Installation Guidelines
      • Jumper Settings
      • General Guidelines
      • EIDE Cables
    • SCSI Device Installation Guidelines
      • SCSI ID Numbers
      • Default SCSI ID Settings
      • Device Termination
      • General Guidelines
      • SCSI Cables
  • Expansion Cards
    • Expansion Card Types
    • System Board Expansion Card Components
    • Installing an Expansion Card
      • Raising the Expansion Card Retention Arm
      • Installing an Expansion Card
    • Removing an Expansion Card
  • Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
    • Removing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
      • Removing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
    • Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
  • Microprocessor
    • Installation Guidelines
    • Upgrading the Microprocessor(s)
      • Removing the Microprocessor Heat Sink
      • Removing the Microprocessor
      • Installing the Microprocessor
  • VRM
    • Removing a VRM
      • Removing a VRM
    • Installing a VRM
  • Computer Battery
    • Installing the Computer Battery
• Technical Specifications
• Solving Problems
  • Finding Solutions
    • Solving Problems
    • Power Problems
      • Power Light Codes
    • Monitor Problems
      • Monitor Light Codes
    • Video Problems
    • Sound and Speaker Problems
    • Printer Problems
    • Serial or Parallel Device Problems
    • Mouse Problems
    • Keyboard Problems
    • Diskette Drive Problems
    • Hard Drive Problems
    • Battery Problems
    • Expansion-Card Problems
    • Network Problems
    • Recover From a Program That Is Not Responding
    • Restart a Computer That Is Not Responding
    • Repair a Wet Computer
    • Repair a Dropped or Damaged Computer
    • Hardware Conflicts
    • System Memory Problems
    • Microprocessor Problems
    • System Board Problems
    • Reset Corrupted BIOS Settings
  • Dell Diagnostics
    • When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    • Features
    • Before You Start Testing
    • Running the Dell Diagnostics
      • Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
    • Advanced Testing
      • Advanced Testing Screen
      • Advanced Testing Help Menu
      • Advanced Testing Help Categories
  • Messages and Codes
    • System Messages
      • System Messages
    • System Beep Codes
      • System Beep Codes
    • Warning Messages
    • Diagnostics Messages
    • Diagnostic Lights
      • System Lights
      • System Light Codes
      • Diagnostic Lights
      • Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST
      • Diagnostic Light Codes During POST
    • SNMP Platform Event Traps
      • SNMP Platform Event Traps
  • Software Problems
    • Operating System Compatibility
    • Multiple Microprocessor Compatibility
    • Input Errors
    • Error Messages
    • Device Drivers
    • Memory-Resident Programs
    • Program Conflicts
    • Memory Address Conflicts
    • Interrupt Assignment Conflicts
      • Default IRQ Assignments
    • BIOS Recovery Utility
• Microsoft® Windows® XP Features
  • Overview of Windows XP
    • Help and Support Center
  • New User Interface
    • Switching to Classic View
    • Clean Desktop Wizard
    • Taskbar Grouping
    • Notification Area Cleanup
  • Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
  • Application and Device Compatibility
    • Program Compatibility Wizard
  • System Restore
    • Using System Restore
      • Scheduled Automatic Restore Points
      • Event-triggered restore points
      • Manual Restore Points
    • Restore Process
    • Driver Rollback
  • User Accounts and Fast User Switching
    • How to Use Fast User Switching
    • What Happens When a Fast User Switch Occurs?
    • Special Considerations With Fast User Switching
    • How to Turn Off Fast User Switching
    • How to Add Users
  • Home and Small Office Networking
    • Network Setup Wizard
  • Internet Connection Firewall
• Getting Help
  • Help Overview
    • Technical Assistance
    • Help Tools
      • World Wide Web
      • AutoTech Service
      • TechFax Service
      • Automated Order-Status System
      • Technical Support Service
    • Problems With Your Order
    • Product Information
    • Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
    • Before You Call
  • Dell Contact Numbers
• Additional Information
  • Regulatory Notices
    • FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
      • Class A
      • Class B
    • IC Notice (Canada Only)
    • CE Notice (European Union)
    • Battery Disposal
    • EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
    • VCCI Notice (Japan Only)
      • Class A ITE
      • VCCI Class A ITE Regulatory Mark
      • Class B ITE
      • VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark
    • MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only)
      • Class A Device
      • MIC Class A Regulatory Label
      • Class B Device
      • MIC Class B Regulatory Label
    • Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
    • BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)
    • NOM Information (Mexico Only)
    • Información para NOM (únicamente para México)
  • ENERGY STAR® Compliance
    • ENERGY STAR® Emblem
  • Limited Warranty and Return Policy
    • Three-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
      • Coverage During Year One
      • Coverage During Years Two and Three
      • General Provisions
    • Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only)
      • Coverage During Year One
      • Coverage During Years Two and Three
      • General Provisions
    • One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (LatinAmericaandtheCaribbeanOnly)
      • Guarantee
      • Exclusions
      • Making a Claim
      • Limitation and Statutory Rights
    • "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only)
• Glossary