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Dell 2400 Installation Manual

Dimension 2400 Series

abbreviations and acronyms

CAUTION: Safety Instructions

SAFETY: When Using Your Computer

SAFETY: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Finding Information for Your Computer

Setting Up a Printer

Connecting a USB Printer

Transferring Information to a New Computer

Setting Up a Home and Office Network

Connecting to the Internet

Copying CDs and DVDs

Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs

Helpful Tips

Booting to a USB Device

Turning Off Your Computer

Finding Solutions

Finding Help Information

Drive Problems

CD drive problems

DVD drive problems

Error Messages

General Problems

A program crashes repeatedly

General hardware problems

IEEE 1394 Device Problems

Mouse Problems

Network Problems

Power Problems

Printer Problems

Scanner Problems

Sound and Speaker Problems

No sound from headphones

Video and Monitor Problems

Diagnostic Lights

Dell Diagnostics

Drivers

Identifying Drivers

Creating a Restore Point

Undoing the Last System Restore

Before You Reinstall

Reinstalling Drivers and Software

Front and Back View of the Computer

Back View

Removing the Computer Cover

Looking Inside Your Computer

System Board Components

Adding Cards

Adding a Floppy Drive

Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive

Adding Memory

Removing Memory

Replacing the Computer Cover

Specifications

Standard Settings

Viewing Settings

Boot Sequence

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)

Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals

Regulatory Notices

Limited Warranties and Return Policy

Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only)

Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only)

Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)

Index

Safety Instructions

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

Battery Problems

CD and DVD drive problems

Hard drive problems

Keyboard Problems

A program stops responding

Reinstalling Drivers

Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore

Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

Replacing the Battery

System Setup Program Screens

FCC Identification Information

safety instructions

general precautions

protecting against electrostatic discharge

rack installation guide

Before You Begin

Figure 1-2. Opening the Latch on the 24-U Rack Door

Figure 1-3. Opening the Latch on the 42-U Rack Door

Figure 1-4. Removing the 42-U Rack Doors

Installing the Slide Assemblies in the Rack

Figure 1-6. One Rack Unit

Figure 1-7. Determining Where to Install the Slide Assemblies

Figure 1-8. Installing the Slide Assemblies

Installing the PowerEdge System in the Rack

Figure 1-10. Removing the Feet

Figure 1-11. Removing the Computer's Top Cover

Installing the Computer

Figure 1-13. Installing the Computer in the Rack

Installing the Cable-Management Arm

Replacing the Rack Doors

PowerEdge 4400

PowerEdge 5160

PowerEdge 2450

PowerEdge 2400