Dell Dimension 2400 Especificaciones

Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 SeriesCD or DVD drive activity lightCD or DVD headphone connectorCD or DVD eject buttonfloppy-drive activity light*floppy-drive

10 Finding Information for Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com• Latest drivers for my computer• Answers to technical service and support ques

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer 11Setting Up and Using Your ComputerSetting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you co

12 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com3Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network AdapterBefore you connect your computer to a network,

14 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup WizardThe Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Networ

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15• Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your local cable TV line.If you are usi

16 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comCopying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you cre

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17Helpful Tips• Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Son

18 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comBooting to a USB Device NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootabl

Solving Problems 19Solving ProblemsBattery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

20 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comCD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise,

Solving Problems 21Hard drive problemsE-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow th

22 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comError Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety i

Solving Problems 23IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Pr

24 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comKeyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safet

Solving Problems 25A program stops respondingA program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentat

26 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comOther software problemsMemory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this sect

Solving Problems 27Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Info

28 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comNetwork Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety

Solving Problems 29Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product In

Contents 3ContentsSafety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Finding Information for Your Computer . . . . . . .

30 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comScanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety

Solving Problems 31Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

32 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comNo sound from headphonesRUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICSREINSTALL THE SOUND DRIVER — See page 41.CHECK

Solving Problems 33Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

34 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comMOVE THE MONITOR AWAY FROM EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES — Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and o

Advanced Troubleshooting 35Advanced TroubleshootingDiagnostic LightsTo help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "A,

36 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.comMemory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred.• If you have one memory modu

Advanced Troubleshooting 37A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred.Reseat all power and data cables and restart the computer.A possible U

38 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.comDell DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "

Advanced Troubleshooting 394When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run (see page 38).Dell Diagnostics Main Menu1Afte

4 ContentsIEEE 1394 Device Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Keyboard Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.com4Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and r

Advanced Troubleshooting 415Click Device Manager.6Scroll down the list to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on t

42 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.comUsing Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreThe Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides

Advanced Troubleshooting 43Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit an

44 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.comEnabling System RestoreIf you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk s

Removing and Installing Parts 45Removing and Installing PartsFront and Back View of the ComputerFront View11129*3*471086 512*On computers with an opti

46 Removing and Installing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com1 CD or DVD drive activity lightThe drive activity light is on when the computer reads

Removing and Installing Parts 47Back View1231389417141561025*11*May not be present on all computers.1 mouse connector Plug a standard mouse into the g

48 Removing and Installing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com6 network adapter connectorTo attach your computer to a network or modem, connect one e

Removing and Installing Parts 49Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instru

Contents 5Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore . . . . . . . . .

50 Removing and Installing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comLooking Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this s

Removing and Installing Parts 51System Board ComponentsAdding Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safet

52 Removing and Installing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and

Removing and Installing Parts 53Ensure that the card is fully seated and that its bracket is within the card slot. 9Secure the filler bracket onto the

54 Removing and Installing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com11Replace the computer cover (see page 68). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first

Removing and Installing Parts 557Press in the two insert tabs, and then push out the front-panel insert.top tabfront panelrelease levermiddle tabbotto

56 Removing and Installing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com8Connect the floppy-drive power cable to the back of the drive. CAUTION: Match the co

Removing and Installing Parts 5711Secure the floppy drive bracket with the top bracket screw that came with your drive.12Reattach the front panel to t

58 Removing and Installing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com13Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for th

Removing and Installing Parts 5922Press <Enter>.23Press <Esc>.24Press <Enter> to Save changes and Exit.The computer restarts.25See t

6 ContentsFCC Notices (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Class A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60 Removing and Installing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com7Pull the two front-panel tabs towards you, and then push out the front-panel insert.si

Removing and Installing Parts 618Ensure that the jumper setting on the new drive is set for "cable select" (see the documentation that came

62 Removing and Installing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com10Gently slide the drive into place.11Once the drive is in place, apply pressure to ens

Removing and Installing Parts 6317Replace the computer cover (see page 68). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network

64 Removing and Installing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comAdding MemoryYou can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the

Removing and Installing Parts 657Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memor

66 Removing and Installing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follo

Removing and Installing Parts 673Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automati

68 Removing and Installing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com11Access the system setup program (see page 74) and restore the settings you recorded i

Appendix 69AppendixSpecificationsMicroprocessorMicroprocessor type Intel® Pentium® 4 or Celeron®L1 cache 8 KB first-level (Pentium 4 and Celeron).L2 c

Safety Instructions 7Safety InstructionsSee your Product Information Guide for safety instructions.

70 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comMemoryArchitecture DDR SDRAM Memory connectors twoMemory capacities 128-, 256-, or 512-MBMinimum memory 128

Appendix 71Ports and Connectors (continued)Internally accessible:Primary IDE channel40-pin connector on PCI local busSecondary IDE channel40-pin conne

72 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comStandard SettingsThe system setup program contains the standard settings for your computer. NOTICE: Unless

Appendix 73Viewing Settings1Turn on (or restart) your computer.2When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press <F2> immediately. If you wait too long a

74 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSystem Setup Program ScreensThe system setup screens are organized into the following sections:• The menu ba

Appendix 75Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots1Enter the system setup program (see page 72).2Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence men

76 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.com10After the Microsoft Windows desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer (see page 18). NOTIC

Appendix 77Dell-installed peripherals include any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or PC Card accessories. In addition, any Dell-b

78 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comradiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruct

Appendix 79Country (City)International Access Code Country CodeCity CodeDepartment Name or Service Area,Website and E-Mail AddressArea Codes,Local Num

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80 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comAustria (Vienna)International Access Code: 900Country Code: 43City Code: 1Website: support.euro.dell.comE-ma

Appendix 81Canada (North York, Ontario)International Access Code: 011Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatusAutoTech (automated technical support)tol

82 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comChina (Xiamen)Country Code: 86City Code: 592Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cnTechnical Support

Appendix 83Czech Republic (Prague)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 420City Code: 2Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: [email protected]

84 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFinland (Helsinki)International Access Code: 990Country Code: 358City Code: 9Website: support.euro.dell.comE

Appendix 85Germany (Langen)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 49City Code: 6103Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: tech_support_central_euro

86 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comGuyana General Support toll-free: 1-877-270-4609Hong KongInternational Access Code: 001Country Code: 852Webs

Appendix 87Italy (Milan)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 39City Code: 02Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: support.euro.dell.com/it/it/em

88 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comJapan (Kawasaki)International Access Code: 001Country Code: 81City Code: 44Website: support.jp.dell.comTechn

Appendix 89Latin America Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-4093Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-3619Fax (Techni

Finding Information for Your Computer 9Finding Information for Your ComputerWhat are you looking for? Find It Here• How to set up my computer Setup Di

90 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comMexicoInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 52Customer Technical Support001-877-384-8979or 001-877-269-

Appendix 91Norway (Lysaker)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 47Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail Support (portable computers):nor_nbk_supp

92 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSt. Lucia General Support1-800-882-1521St. Vincent and the Grenadines General Supporttoll-free: 1-877-270-46

Appendix 93Sweden (Upplands Vasby)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 46City Code: 8Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: [email protected]

94 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comTrinidad/Tobago General Support1-800-805-8035Turks and Caicos Islands General Supporttoll-free: 1-866-540-33

Appendix 95U.S.A. (Austin, Texas)International Access Code: 011Country Code: 1Automated Order-Status Servicetoll-free: 1-800-433-9014AutoTech (portabl

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Index 97IndexBbatteryproblems, 19replacing, 66BIOS, 72bootingchanging the boot sequence, 74booting to a USB device, 18CCD driveadding, 59problems, 20C

98 Index98 IndexKkeyboardproblems, 24Llightsback of computer, 35diagnostic, 35Mmessageserror, 22Microsoft License Label, 9monitorblank, 33hard to read

Index 99Troubleshooting (continued)Hardware Troubleshooter, 44restore to previous state, 41-42turning off your computer, 18UUSB devices, booting to, 1