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Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19
Back Panel Connectors
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 in a steady "on" state.
2 network adapter
connector
To attach your computer to a network or broadband device,
connect one end of a network cable to either a network port
or your network or broadband device. Connect the other
end of the network cable to the network adapter connector
on the back panel of your computer. A click indicates that
the network cable has been securely attached.
NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector.
On computers with a network connector card, use the
connector on the card.
It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and
connectors for your network. If you must use Category 3
wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure
reliable operation.
3 link integrity light
• Green — A good connection exists between the network
and the computer.
• Off — The computer is not detecting a physical
connection to the network.
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- Model DCSLA 1
- Notes, Notices, and Cautions 2
- Abbreviations and Acronyms 2
- Contents 3
- 4 Contents 4
- 6 Contents 6
- 8 Contents 8
- Finding Information 11
- 12 Finding Information 12
- 14 Finding Information 14
- Front View of the Computer 15
- Back View of the Computer 17
- Back Panel Connectors 19
- NOTICE: 22
- Setting Up a Printer 23
- Playing CDs and DVDs 25
- DVD player (if available) 26
- Adjusting the Volume 27
- Adjusting the Picture 27
- Copying CDs and DVDs 28
- Using Blank CDs and DVDs 29
- Helpful Tips 30
- Connecting Two Monitors 33
- DVI Connector 34
- Connecting a TV 34
- Power Management 35
- Hibernate Mode 36
- Power Options Properties 37
- Power Schemes Tab 37
- Advanced Tab 38
- Hibernate Tab 38
- Standby Mode 39
- Power Plan Properties 40
- Power Management Modes 41
- RAID Level 1 Configuration 43
- Using Nvidia MediaShield 46
- Network Setup Wizard 50
- Connecting to the Internet 51
- Solving Problems 55
- Drive Problems 56
- CD and DVD drive problems 57
- Hard drive problems 58
- Error Messages 60
- Keyboard Problems 62
- Lockups and Software Problems 62
- The computer stops responding 63
- A program stops responding 63
- A program crashes repeatedly 63
- 64 Solving Problems 64
- Other software problems 65
- Media Card Reader Problems 66
- Memory Problems 67
- Mouse Problems 68
- Network Problems 69
- Power Problems 70
- Printer Problems 71
- 72 Solving Problems 72
- Scanner Problems 73
- Sound and Speaker Problems 74
- No sound from headphones 75
- Video and Monitor Problems 76
- 78 Solving Problems 78
- Troubleshooting Tools 79
- Beep Codes 80
- System Messages 82
- Dell Diagnostics 84
- Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 85
- What Is a Driver? 87
- Identifying Drivers 87
- Troubleshooting Tools 89 89
- Incompatibilities 91
- NOTE: 92
- Creating a Restore Point 93
- Using Dell PC Restore 95
- Windows XP: Dell PC Restore 96
- Removing Dell PC Restore 97
- Using the Operating System CD 98
- 100 Troubleshooting Tools 100
- Removing and Installing Parts 101
- Turning Off Your Computer 102
- Removing the Computer Cover 103
- Removing the Support Bracket 104
- Inside View of Your Computer 106
- System Board Components 107
- DC Power Connector P1 109
- Installing Memory 113
- Removing Memory 115
- PCI and PCI Express Cards 116
- Removing the Bezel 123
- Replacing the Bezel 124
- Connecting Drive Cables 125
- Drive Interface Connectors 126
- Hard Drives 126
- Removing a Hard Drive 127
- Installing a Hard Drive 128
- Floppy Drive 131
- Installing a Floppy Drive 133
- Media Card Reader 137
- CD or DVD Drive 141
- Removing a CD or DVD Drive 142
- Installing a CD or DVD Drive 143
- Replacing the Battery 144
- Power Supply 146
- Processor 148
- Installing the Processor 150
- I/O Panel 153
- Installing the I/O Panel 154
- Processor Fan 155
- Installing the Processor Fan 158
- Chassis Fan 160
- Replacing the Chassis Fan 161
- System Board 162
- System Board Screws 163
- Replacing the Support Bracket 164
- Replacing the Computer Cover 165
- Appendix 167
- 168 Appendix 168
- 170 Appendix 170
- System Setup 172
- System Setup Options 173
- 174 Appendix 174
- Exit Without Saving 174
- Boot Sequence 175
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords 176
- Clearing CMOS Settings 177
- Flashing the BIOS 178
- Cleaning Your Computer 179
- CDs and DVDs 180
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only) 181
- Getting Help 183
- DellConnect 184
- Online Services 184
- Problems With Your Order 185
- Product Information 185
- Before You Call 186
- Contacting Dell 188
- Glossary 189
- 190 Glossary 190
- 192 Glossary 192
- 194 Glossary 194
- 196 Glossary 196
- 198 Glossary 198
- 200 Glossary 200
- 202 Glossary 202
- 204 Glossary 204
- Index 205 205
- Index 207 207
- Index 209 209
- Index 211 211
- 212 Index 212
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