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Front and Back View of the Computer
Front View
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1hard-drive activity light The hard-drive 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 such as your CD player is 
operating.
2power buttonPress to turn on the computer.
 
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off the 
computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown.
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drive door Open the drive door to access...

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Front View (Doors Open)
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headphone connectorUse the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers.
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microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or 
musical input into a sound or telephony program.
3USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks 
or cameras.
It is recommended that...

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Back View
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processor fans (2) For optimal cooling, two processor fans are provided. Do not block the vents.
2cover latch releaseTo open the computer, lay the computer on its side with the cover latch release at the 
top and then push the latch to the left. See Opening the Computer Cover on 
page 75.
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network adapter connector To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect...

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5DVI connector If your monitor has a DVI connector, plug it into the DVI connector on the computer. If 
your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into the VGA connector on the computer.
6VGA connector If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into the VGA connector on the computer. 
If your monitor has a DVI connector, plug it into the DVI connector on the computer. 
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Opening the Computer Cover
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions 
located in the Product Information Guide.
 
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity 
from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components. You can do so by 
touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
1Follow the procedures in Before You Begin (see...

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Inside View of Your Computer
hard drive 
shroud
floppy drive
CD/DVD drive
system board processor 
airflow shroud
power supply
processor fan
power supply fans (2)
PCI card shroud 
and fan
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System Board Components
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hard-drive connector (IDE)
battery socket 
(BATTERY) front-panel connector 
(FRONT PANEL)
front-panel light 
connector (LED)
rear fan connector 
(FANREAR) processor and heat-
sink connector main power 
connector
(POWER)
internal speaker (SPKR) serial ATA connectors 
(SATA0 - SATA3)password jumper 
(PSWD)
PCI card connectors 
(PCI SLOT 4, PCI SLOT 5, 
PCI SLOT 6) PCI Express x16 
card connector
memory module 
connectors (2, 4)
CMOS jumper...

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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 123.
DDR2 Memory Overview
 DDR2 memory modules should be installed in pairs of matched memory size and speed. If the 
DDR2 memory modules are not installed in matched pairs, the computer will continue to 
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 NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, 
keep them separate from any new modules that you may have, even if you purchased the new modules 
from Dell. If possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. Otherwise, your 
computer may not start properly. You should install your original memory modules in pairs either in DIMM 
connectors 1 and 2 or DIMM connectors 3 and 4.
 
NOTE: Memory purchased...

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3Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.
4Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector.
 NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector 
while you apply equal force to each end of the module.
5Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position.
If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap...