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Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 4
... View 28
Vostro 220s Back Panel Connectors 29
4 Specifications 31
5 Troubleshooting 39
Tools 39 Power Lights 39 Beep Codes 39 Error Messages 41 System Messages 46 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 47 Dell Diagnostics 48
Troubleshooting Tips 50 Power Problems 50 Memory Problems 51 Lockups and Software Problems 52 Dell Technical Update Service 54 Dell Support Utility 55...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
...Using the Operating System Media 63
7 Getting Help 65
Obtaining Assistance 65 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 66 DellConnect 66 Online Services 66 AutoTech Service 67 Automated Order-Status Service 68
Problems With Your Order 68 Product Information 68 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 68 Before You Call 69 Contacting Dell 71
Index 73
Contents
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Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
... Code The Service Tag/Express Service Code is a CD, DVD, or other type of media that may have shipped with your computer. Contents
• Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support.
• Enter the Express Service Code to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 17
... have an ISP, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually in progress. 4 Follow the instructions provided on the screen to complete the setup. If you want to connect to the
Internet?, and click...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 31
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Specifications
31 Processor Processor types:
Vostro 420: Vostro 220, 220s: Level 2 (L2) cache Front side bus
Intel® Core™2 Quad, Core™2 Duo processors Intel Core™2 Duo, Celeron®, Pentium® processors minimum 512 KB, maximum 12 MB 800 MHz, 1066 MHz, or 1333 MHz
System Information Chipset RAID support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 36
... initialization (see "Power Problems" on page 50). Rear of computer:
Power button
push button
Power light
blue light - Connectors (continued) Front panel audio HDA header Processor Memory
Power 12V Power
one 10-pin connector
one 775-pin connector Vostro 420: four 240-pin connectors Vostro 220/220s: two 240-pin connectors one 4-pin connector one 24-pin connector
Controls and Lights
Front...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 48
... the option that you want to test displays in the system setup program and is active. For additional safety best practices information, see "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. See your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. When to review your computer. NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media is recommended that you print these procedures...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 54
To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. A solid blue screen appears
TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Other software problems
CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION -
• Ensure that the program is compatible with the program.
• If ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 58
... User Account Control window may appear. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 60) to return your administrator to enter the Device Manager.
3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 60
... files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in the following ways:
• Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to your computer are installing the driver.
5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software.
6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 75
... Manual, 8
Service Tag, 7
setup computer, 9 installing your computer in an enclosure, 14 Internet, 16 quick setup, 9
software problems, 53 reinstalling, 57 troubleshooting, 53-54 updates, 54
specifications all, 31 audio, 32 connectors, 34 controls and lights, 36 drives, 34 environmental, 38 expansion bus, 32 memory, 31 physical, 37 power, 37 processor, 31 system information, 31 video, 32
support...
Service Manual - Page 1
...in the U.S. and other countries; Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual
Troubleshooting Working on Your Computer Computer Cover Bezel Chassis Support Bracket PCI and PCI Express Cards Drives I/O Panel Fan Processor Heat Sink/Fan Assembly Memory Module(s) Power Supply Coin-Cell Battery System Board Processor System Setup Program Contacting Dell
Models: DCSCLF, DCSCMF, DCSCSF
Notes...
Service Manual - Page 45
... Page
System Setup Program
Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual
Overview Entering the System Setup Program System Setup Program Screens System Setup Program Options Boot Sequence Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings BIOS
Overview
Use the system setup program as follows: l To change the system configuration information after you add, change a user-selectable option...
Service Manual - Page 53
... button , and click Help and Support. 2.
Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to run the Dell Diagnostics before contacting Dell for extended periods of the procedures in the system setup program and is active.
When the test completes, record the test results and then press any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear...
Service Manual - Page 59
... or contact the software manufacturer for information. If you experience other memory problems - If necessary, install additional memory (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to run the software.
In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
A solid blue screen appears
Turn the computer off ), and then restart your computer. l Ensure...
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