Dell Dimension E520 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell Dimension E520. We have 4 Dell Dimension E520 manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Service Manual, Reviewer's Manual, Quick Setup Manual

Dell Dimension E520 Owner's Manual (162 pages)

Dell Dimension E520: Owners Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.76 MB

Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

13
- Setting up a Printer
  13
  - Printer Cable
    13
  - Connecting a Printer
    13
- Connecting to the Internet
  14
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    15
- Playing Cds and Dvds
  16
  - Adjusting the Volume
    17
  - Adjusting the Picture
    17
- Copying Cds and Dvds
  18
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    18
  - Using Blank Cds and Dvds
    18
  - Helpful Tips
    19
- Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
  20
- Connecting Two Monitors
  22
- Setting up a Home and Office Network
  23
  - Connecting to a Network Adapter
    23
  - Network Setup Wizard
    24
- Power Management
  24
  - Standby Mode
    25
  - Hibernate Mode
    25
  - Power Options Properties
    26
- Hyper-Threading
  27
- About RAID Configurations
  27
- Dell™ Datasafe (Optional)
  30
2 Solving Problems

31
- Troubleshooting Tips
  31
- Battery Problems
  31
- Drive Problems
  32
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems
    32
  - Hard Drive Problems
    33
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  33
- Error Messages
  34
- Keyboard Problems
  35
- Lockups and Software Problems
  36
- Media Card Reader Problems
  38
- Memory Problems
  39
- Mouse Problems
  39
- Network Problems
  40
- Power Problems
  41
- Printer Problems
  42
- Scanner Problems
  43
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  43
  - No Sound from Speakers
    43
  - No Sound from Headphones
    44
- Video and Monitor Problems
  45
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    45
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    45
3 Troubleshooting Tools

47
- Diagnostic Lights
  47
- Dell Diagnostics
  50
  - Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
    50
- Drivers
  51
  - What Is a Driver
    51
  - Identifying Drivers
    52
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    52
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  53
- Restoring Your Operating System
  53
4 Removing and Installing Parts

59
- Before You Begin
  59
- Front View of the Computer
  61
- Back View of the Computer
  63
  - Back Panel Connectors
    64
- Removing the Computer Cover
  65
- Inside View of Your Computer
  67
- System Board Components
  68
- Memory
  69
  - DDR2 Memory Overview
    69
  - Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations
    70
  - Installing Memory
    70
  - Removing Memory
    72
- Cards
  73
  - PCI Cards
    73
  - PCI Express Cards
    77
- Drive Panel
  82
- Drives
  86
- Hard Drive
  88
  - Removing a Hard Drive
    88
  - Installing a Hard Drive
    90
  - Adding a Second Hard Drive
    91
- Floppy Drive
  93
  - Removing a Floppy Drive
    93
  - Installing a Floppy Drive
    94
- Media Card Reader
  97
  - Removing a Media Card Reader
    97
  - Installing a Media Card Reader
    99
- CD/DVD Drive
  100
  - Removing a CD/DVD Drive
    100
  - Installing a CD/DVD Drive
    102
- Battery
  105
  - Replacing the Battery
    105
- Replacing the Computer Cover
  106
5 Appendix

109
- Specifications
  109
- System Setup
  113
  - Overview
    113
  - Entering System Setup
    113
  - System Setup Options
    114
  - Boot Sequence
    119
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  120
- Clearing CMOS Settings
  121
- Cleaning Your Computer
  121
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
    121
  - Mouse
    122
  - Floppy Drive
    122
  - Cds and Dvds
    122
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  123
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    123
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    123
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  123
  - FCC Class B
    123
- Contacting Dell
  124
Glossary

147
Index

157

Dell Dimension E520 Service Manual (80 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.43 MB

Before You Begin
2
Getting Started
2
Recommended Tools
2
Turning off Your Computer
2
Before Working Inside Your Computer
2
About Your Computer
4
Front View of the Computer
4
Back View of the Computer
5
Back Panel Connectors
6
Technical Overview
9
Inside View of Your Computer
9
System Board Components
9
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
10
DC Power Connector P1
11
DC Power Connector P2
12
DC Power Connector P7
13
DC Power Connector P10
13
Specifications
14
Advanced Troubleshooting
18
Power Lights
18
Diagnostic Lights
19
Beep Codes
20
System Messages
21
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
22
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
23
What Is a Driver
24
Identifying Drivers
24
Reinstalling Drivers
24
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
25
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
25
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
25
Entering System Setup
27
System Setup Screens
27
System Setup Options
28
Boot Sequence
30
Option Settings
30
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
31
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
31
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
32
Clearing CMOS Settings
33
Flashing the BIOS
33
Removing and Installing Parts
35
Removing the Computer Cover
35
Inside View of Your Computer
36
System Board Components
37
DDR2 Memory Overview
39
Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations
40
Installing Memory
40
Removing Memory
41
Installing a PCI Card
42
Removing a Pci Card
45
Installing a PCI Express Card
46
Removing a PCI Express Card
49
Removing the Drive Panel
50
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
51
Installing the Drive Panel
52
Connecting Drive Cables
53
Drive Interface Connectors
53
Removing a Hard Drive
54
Installing a Hard Drive
55
Adding a Second Hard Drive
57
Removing a Floppy Drive
58
Installing a Floppy Drive
59
Removing a Media Card Reader
61
Media Card Reader
61
Installing a Media Card Reader
62
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
64
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
65
Replacing the Battery
67
Removing the Power Supply
68
Installing the Power Supply
69
Removing the Processor
70
Installing the Processor
72
I/O-Panel Components
74
Removing the I/O Panel
74
Installing the I/O Panel
75
Removing the Processor Fan
75
Installing the Processor Fan
77
Removing the System Board
77
Installing the System Board
78
Replacing the Computer Cover
79

DELL Dimension E520 Reviewer's Manual (26 pages)

Brand: DELL | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.43 MB

Dell Dimension E520 Quick Setup Manual (2 pages)

Dell Desktop Computer Quick Setup Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.3 MB

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