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  • Page 1 ® Š...
  • Page 2 Electronics Standards Association. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Running the Dell Diagnostics........2-6...
  • Page 4 Recommended Tools ......... 4-1 Precautionary Measures .
  • Page 5 Figure 1-1. Computer Orientation ....... 1-3 Figure 1-2. Internal View of Desktop Computer ....1-4 Figure 1-3.
  • Page 6 Figure A-1. Main Screen Menu ....... . . A-2 Figure A-2. Advanced Screen Menu ......A-3 Figure A-3.
  • Page 8 A prerequisite for using this manual to service Dell computer systems is a basic ® knowledge of IBM -compatible PCs and prior training in IBM-compatible PC troubleshooting techniques. In addition to information provided in this manual and the User’s Guide that came with the system, Dell provides the Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for troubleshooting procedures and instructions on using the Dell Diagnostics to test the computer system.
  • Page 9 (AGP) and Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) design that allows a wide range of initial configurations and upgrade possibilities. The Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c systems are available in either a desktop or a mini tower configuration. Both configurations use the same base chassis.
  • Page 10 Two USB connectors, which can simplify connecting peripheral devices. A PS/2-style keyboard port and a PS/2-compatible mouse port. Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c systems are available with either an on- board network interface controller (NIC) or an onboard audio controller.

  • Page 11: System Features

    For systems with onboard audio, a PCI/ISA Yamaha YMF724 DS-1 AC97- compliant advanced audio controller with 3D positioning and DirectSound acceleration provides audio functions compatible with a Sound Blaster Pro expansion card. A musical instrument digital interface (MIDI)/game port provides a connection for a joystick, MIDI keypad, game pad, or other game input device.
  • Page 12 (typical) power indicator chassis power button hard-disk drive access indicator card-guide assembly bezel reset button (contains primary hard-disk drive) )LJXUH  ,QWHUQDO 9LHZ RI 'HVNWRS &RPSXWHU Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 13 power supply chassis cooling fan system board DC power cables filler brackets diskette-drive interface cable secondary hard-disk drive bracket drive cage drive bays (typical) chassis power button hard-disk drive bezel access indicator card guide assembly reset button (contains primary hard-disk drive) )LJXUH  ,QWHUQDO 9LHZ RI 0LQL 7RZHU &RPSXWHU voltage selection parallel port...

  • Page 14: Advanced Expansion Subsystem

    For detailed information about the data storage sub- system, see Chapter 3, “Installing Drives,” in the Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Reference and Troubleshooting Guide .

  • Page 15: Power Supply

    The 200-W power supply can operate from an AC power source of 115 VAC at 60 Hz or 230 VAC at 50 Hz. The power supply provides the DC operating volt- ages and currents listed in Table 1-1. NOTE: The power supply produces DC voltages only under its loaded condition.
  • Page 16 )LJXUH  '& 3RZHU &DEOHV Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...

  • Page 17: System Board

    5.25-inch drive +3.3 5.25-inch PWRGOOD drive +12 VDC power +5 VDC supply 3.5-inch drives –5 VDC (second drive +5 VDC uses Y-cable) +5 VSB 3.5-inch PSON# diskette drive primary hard-disk drive power switch secondary hard-disk drive (uses Y-cable) POWER battery PSON# +5 VSB connectors...
  • Page 18 This action connects the power supply’s PSON# input to ground, thereby switching the power supply to its full-on condition. )LJXUH  '& 3RZHU &RQQHFWRU 3 1-10 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 19 P2, P3, P5, P6 +5 VDC (red) +5 VDC (red) common (black) common (black) common (black) common (black) +12 VDC (yellow) +12 VDC (yellow) )LJXUH  '& 3RZHU &RQQHFWRUV 3 3 3 3 DQG 3 common (black) +3.3 VDC (orange) common (black) +3.3 VDC (orange) common (black)
  • Page 20 DIMM sockets (BANK 0, BANK 1, BANK 2) ISA expansion-card connectors (ISA1 and ISA2) For systems with onboard audio For systems with onboard NIC )LJXUH  6\VWHP %RDUG )HDWXUHV 1-12 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 21 Memory can be increased to a maximum of 384 MB by installing combinations of 3.3-V, 32-, 64-, and 128-MB non-ECC DIMMs in the three DIMM sockets on the system board. Only 100-MHz DIMMs are supported. NOTE: The system is designed for peak performance with specific DIMMs that are validated through rigorous testing.
  • Page 22 For complete password disable proce- dure, see “Disabling a Forgotten Password” in Appendix B of the Refer- ence and Troubleshooting Guide . • indicates pin 1 jumpered unjumpered 1-14 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 23 7DEOH  ,QWHUUXSW $VVLJQPHQWV ,54 /LQH 8VHG %\$YDLODEOH IRQ0 Generated by system timer. IRQ1 Generated by I/O controller to indicate full keyboard output buffer. IRQ2 Generated internally by interrupt controller to enable IRQ8 through IRQ15. Available for use by an expansion card. IRQ3 IRQ4 Generated by I/O controller to indicate that the device connected...
  • Page 24 Reserved — selects second DMA controller DREQ5 Available for use by an expansion card DREQ6 Available for use by an expansion card DREQ7 Available for use by an expansion card 1-16 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 25 7DEOH  7HFKQLFDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV 0LFURSURFHVVRU Microprocessor type: Intel Celeron ....Intel Celeron microprocessor that runs at 333 MHz internally/66 MHz externally Intel Pentium II... . . Pentium II processor that runs at 333 MHz internally/66 MHz exter- nally, or at 350 or 400 MHz inter- nally/100 MHz externally.
  • Page 26 Buffering ....unbuffered NOTE: The Glossary in the Online Guide defines abbreviations and acronym s. 1-18 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 27 7DEOH  7HFKQLFDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV FRQWLQXHG 0HPRU\ FRQWLQXHG Voltage ..... . 3.3 V Data bus width ....64 bits BIOS address.
  • Page 28 Weight ....11.3 to 13.6 kg (25.0 to 30.0 lb) NOTE: The Glossary in the Online Guide defines abbreviations and acronym s. 1-20 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 29 7DEOH  7HFKQLFDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV FRQWLQXHG (QYLURQPHQWDO Temperature: Operating ....10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Storage ....–40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Relative humidity .
  • Page 30 1-22 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 31 A brief explanation of how to load and start the diagnostics is pro- vided in “Running the Dell Diagnostics” at the end of this chapter. Dell recommends that you perform these procedures in the order they are pre- sented in this chapter.

  • Page 32: External Visual Inspection

    For proper settings of the monitor controls, see the documentation for the monitor. 8. Inspect the keyboard to ensure that no keys are sticking. If one or more keys are sticking, it may be necessary to replace the keyboard. Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...

  • Page 33: Observing The Boot Routine

    NOTES: To prevent possible damage to the original diagnostics diskette, always use a backup copy of the diagnostics diskette when servicing a user’s computer. Dell recommends that users make copies of the Dell Diagnostics Diskette . For instructions, see “Before You Start Testing” in Chapter 7 of the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide .

  • Page 34: Internal Visual Inspection

    5. Observe the monitor screen for the Diagnostics Menu. Does the Diagnostics Menu appear? Yes. See “Running the Dell Diagnostics” found later in this chapter. No. Proceed to step 6. 6. Insert another copy of the diagnostics diskette into the diskette drive, and reboot the computer.

  • Page 35: Eliminating Resource Conflicts

    Yes. No further steps are necessary. No. Proceed to the next sections, “Eliminating Resource Conflicts,” “Run- ning the Dell Diagnostics,” and “Getting Help.” Devices within or connected to the computer may require dedicated memory spaces, interrupt levels, or DMA channels, all of which must be allocated during installation of the devices.

  • Page 36: Main Memory

    If none of the troubleshooting procedures in this chapter or the tests in the Dell Diagnostics reveal the source of the problem or lead to the proper trouble- shooting steps for determining the source of the problem, call Dell for technical assistance.

  • Page 37: Running The Dell Diagnostics

    For instruc- tions on starting and using the diskette-based diagnostics, see “Running the Dell Diagnostics” in Chapter 2. Your system is equipped with four diagnostic code indicators, which are labeled “A,”...
  • Page 38 Remove hard-disk drive cables and boot to a bootable dis- kette. Replace hard-disk drive if system boots. = yellow = green NOTE: The Glossary in the Online Guide defines abbreviations and acronyms. Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 39 Repeat this step until the malfunctioning card is identified. Other failure. Use the No POST/No Video Online Troubleshooting Tool (OTT) at http://sup- port.dell.com/support/ tshoot.asp. System has booted No action is necessary. and turned over con- trol to the operating system.

  • Page 40: System Messages

    KB of shadow No action necessary. nnnn Shadow RAM RAM successfully Passed tested. nnnn KB of system No action necessary. nnnn System RAM RAM successfully Passed tested. Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 41 7DEOH  6\VWHP 0HVVDJHV FRQWLQXHG 0HVVDJH 3UREDEOH &DXVHV &RUUHFWLYH $FWLRQ System’s automatic No action necessary. CD ROM drive drive-type detection Identified feature identified CD-ROM drive. Drive A present but Ensure that drive is Diskette drive A failed BIOS POST. installed correctly and error defined correctly in system setup program.
  • Page 42 Maintenance mode; program.) boot system to clear all system setup value(s) to their defaults. Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 43 7DEOH  6\VWHP 0HVVDJHV FRQWLQXHG 0HVVDJH 3UREDEOH &DXVHV &RUUHFWLYH $FWLRQ Real-time clock failed Enter system setup Real-time clock BIOS test. program and restore error original value(s). System cannot config- Run system setup pro- Resource alloca- ure all system board gram and resolve any tion conflict on devices without a obvious resource con-...
  • Page 44 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...

  • Page 45: Computer Cover And Support Beam

    This chapter provides procedures for removing and replacing components, assemblies, and subassemblies of the computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes the following: The computer cover and support beam have already been removed. A part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
  • Page 46 3. Loosen the cover-mounting thumbscrew shown in Figure 4-1 that secures the cover to the back of the computer. NOTE: The thumbscrew is captive and stays in the cover when loosened. Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 47 :$51,1* 7R SUHYHQW FXWV NHHS \RXU KDQGV FOHDU RI WKH PHWDO HGJHV RQ WKH FKDVVLV DQG IDQ JXDUG DV \RX VOLGH EDFN WKH FRYHU 4. Face the front of the chassis. Use your thumbs to press in both cover release latches while pushing the cover backward. Move the cover back about an inch, and then lift it straight up off the chassis.
  • Page 48 4. Position the cover on the chassis approximately one inch back. Slide the cover forward until it locks into place. 5. Tighten the cover-mounting thumbscrew on the back of the chassis. Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...

  • Page 49: Bezel

    bezel tabs (3) bezel tabs (3) )LJXUH  %H]HO 5HPRYDO To remove the bezel, follow these steps: 1. With the cover removed, press in the tabs along the top and side of the bezel (see Figure 4-3). 2. Swing the bezel away from the chassis, disengage the hooks, and carefully pull the bezel away from the chassis.

  • Page 50: Drives

    For mini tower computers, you must remove the upper insert to remove the lower insert. tabs (2) release tab )LJXUH  ,QFK ,QVHUW 5HPRYDO Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...

  • Page 51: Drive Cage

    drive cage screw drive cage slots (6) tabs (6) )LJXUH  'ULYH &DJH 5HPRYDO NOTE: The drive cage is the same in both the desktop and mini tower comput- ers. The drive cage in the mini tower computer is mounted 90 degrees clockwise from the one shown in Figure 4-5.

  • Page 52: Inch Drive

    4. Remove the three drive-mounting screws, and slide the drive out of the bay as shown in Figure 4-7 . drive-mounting screws (3) )LJXUH  ,QFK 'ULYH 5HPRYDO Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 53 When you replace a drive, be sure to set the jumpers on the replacement drive the same as the jumpers on the drive you removed. For additional information about jumper settings on EIDE drives, see “EIDE Subsystem” in Chapter 1. Removing and Replacing Parts...

  • Page 54: Upper 3.5-Inch Drive

    When you replace a drive, be sure to set the jumpers on the replacement drive the same as the jumpers on the drive you removed. For additional information about jumper settings on EIDE drives, see “EIDE Subsystem” in Chapter 1. 4-10 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 55 drive-mounting screws (3) )LJXUH  /RZHU ,QFK 'ULYH 5HPRYDO 0LQL 7RZHU &RPSXWHU 2QO\ The lower 3.5-inch drive attaches to the left side and bottom of the drive cage. To remove a drive from the lower 3.5-inch drive bay in the mini tower com- puter, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 56: Inch Diskette Drive

    3. Press the two drive-release tabs, and slide the drive out of the bay (see Figure 4-10). Transfer the drive-release tabs to the replacement diskette drive before install- ing the new drive. 4-12 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...

  • Page 57: Primary Hard-Disk Drive

    primary hard-disk drive card guide assembly drive-assembly mounting screws (2) )LJXUH  3ULPDU\ +DUG'LVN 'ULYH 5HPRYDO To remove the primary hard-disk drive, follow these steps: 1. Remove the bezel. 2. Remove the two drive-assembly mounting screws (see Figure 4-11). 3. Lift the primary hard-disk drive out of the card guide assembly. 4.

  • Page 58: Secondary Hard-Disk Drive

    5. To remove the secondary hard-disk drive from the drive bracket, remove the screw securing the drive to the bracket and rotate the drive out of the bracket, as shown in Figure 4-13. 4-14 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 59 screw secondary hard-disk drive drive bracket tabs (2) )LJXUH  6HFRQGDU\ +DUG'LVN 'ULYH 5HPRYDO When you replace a hard-disk drive, be sure to set the jumpers on the replace- ment drive the same as the jumpers on the drive you removed. For additional information about jumper settings on EIDE drives, see “EIDE Subsystem”...

  • Page 60: Power Supply

    3. Disconnect the DC power cables from all the drives. 4. Remove the two power-supply mounting screws from the back of the chassis (see Figure 4-14). 5. Lift the power supply out of the chassis. 4-16 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...

  • Page 61: Fan Assembly

    fan assembly back of chassis J8M1 connector release buttons (2) )LJXUH  )DQ $VVHPEO\ 5HPRYDO To remove the fan assembly, follow these steps: 1. Remove the fan shroud as described in “Microprocessor and Heat Sink Assembly.” 2. Disconnect the fan cable from the J8M1 connector on the system board (see Figure 4-15).

  • Page 62: Card Guide Assembly

    7 . Lift the card guide assembly, including the control panel cable, out of the chassis. 4-18 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...

  • Page 63: Control Panel Board

    control panel board card guide assembly mounting tab )LJXUH  &RQWURO3DQHO %RDUG 5HPRYDO To remove the control-panel board, follow these steps: 1. Remove the front bezel. 2. Remove the card guide assembly. 3. Press the mounting tab to release the control panel board from the card guide assembly (see Figure 4-17), and remove the control panel board.

  • Page 64: System Board Components

    PCI2, and PCI3) (BANK 0, BANK 1, BANK 2) ISA expansion-card connectors (ISA1 and ISA2) For systems with onboard audio For systems with onboard NIC )LJXUH  6\VWHP %RDUG &RPSRQHQWV 4-20 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...

  • Page 65: Expansion Cards

    retaining screw card-mounting bracket expansion card card-edge connector card guide expansion-card connector )LJXUH  ([SDQVLRQ &DUG 5HPRYDO To remove an expansion card, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect any cables from the expansion card. Note the location of each connector and the orientation of any cables attached to the expansion card before disconnecting these cables.

  • Page 66: Dimms

    )LJXUH  ',00 5HSODFHPHQW If you have inserted the DIMM correctly, the securing tabs at each end of the socket snap into the cutouts at each end of the DIMM. 4-22 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 67 To remove or install a Celeron single-edge processor package (SEPP) or a Pentium II single-edge contact (SEC) cartridge and heat sink, follow these steps: :$51,1* 7KH PLFURSURFHVVRU DQG KHDW VLQN DVVHPEO\ FDQ JHW H[WUHPHO\ KRW GXULQJ V\VWHP RSHUDWLRQ %H VXUH WKDW WKH DVVHPEO\ KDV KDG VXIILFLHQW WLPH WR FRRO EHIRUH \RX WRXFK LW :$51,1* :KHQ KDQGOLQJ WKH PLFURSURFHVVRU DQG KHDW VLQN DVVHP EO\ WDNH FDUH WR DYRLG VKDUS HGJHV RQ WKH KHDW VLQN...
  • Page 68 8. Insert the Dell Diagnostics Diskette into drive A, reboot the system, and run the System Set test group in the Dell Diagnostics (refer to Chapter 7 , “Running the Dell Diagnostics” in the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide ).
  • Page 69 battery battery socket (BT9K1) )LJXUH  %DWWHU\ 5HPRYDO :$51,1* 7KHUH LV D GDQJHU RI D QHZ EDWWHU\ H[SORGLQJ LI LW LV LQFRUUHFWO\ LQVWDOOHG 5HSODFH WKH EDWWHU\ RQO\ ZLWK WKH VDPH RU HTXLYDOHQW W\SH UHFRPPHQGHG E\ WKH PDQXIDFWXUHU 'LVFDUG XVHG EDWWHULHV DFFRUGLQJ WR WKH PDQXIDFWXUHU·V LQVWUXFWLRQV The computer uses a 3-V CR2032 coin-cell battery.

  • Page 70: System Setup Screens

    The microprocessor and heat sink assembly (see Figure 4-22), the guide bracket assembly, the expansion cards, and the DIMM modules must be removed from the old system board and transferred to the replacement 4-26 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...

  • Page 71: System Board

    Dell recommends removing these components from the system board while it is still securely mounted in the computer. 5. Remove the microprocessor and heat sink assembly. 6. Remove the guide bracket assembly for the SEPP or SEC cartridge.
  • Page 72 9. Carefully lift the system board away from the I/O gasket (see Figure 4-24), and remove the board from the computer. system-board mounting screw screws (3) system-board mounting bracket configuration jumper J9D3 )LJXUH  6\VWHP %RDUG 0RXQWLQJV 4-28 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 73 10. Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the system board (see Figure 4-28). system board system-board mounting bracket )LJXUH  %UDFNHW 5HPRYDO To install a replacement system board, install the guide bracket assembly for the SEPP or SEC cartridge. The assembly is keyed for correct insertion (see Figure 4-25).
  • Page 74 To check the installation and make sure the system functions properly, run the system diagnostics as described in Chapter 7 , “Running the Dell Diag- nostics,” in the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. 4-30...

  • Page 75: Main Screen

    This appendix describes the system setup program, which is used to change the system configuration information stored in CMOS and NVRAM on the sys- tem board. To enter the system setup program, follow these steps: 1. Turn on (or reboot) the system. 2.
  • Page 76 Displays the size and type of memory in the Bank n DIMM sockets. Language Indicates the language in which the system setup program is displayed. NOTE: The Glossary in the Online Guide defines abbreviations and acronyms. Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 77 7DEOH $ 0DLQ 6FUHHQ 0HQX 2SWLRQV FRQWLQXHG 2SWLRQ )XQFWLRQ L2 Cache ECC When Enabled (default), this option allows error Support checking to occur on data accessed from the L2 cache. If set to Disabled, error checking is not performed. CAUTION: Be sure that Enabled is selected before running mathematical application pro- grams.
  • Page 78 Displays the Resource Configuration submenu for Configuration allocating IRQs and memory ranges. Refer to “Resource Configuration Submenu” found later in this appendix. NOTE: The Glossary in the Online Guide defines abbreviations and acronyms. Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 79 )LJXUH $ 3HULSKHUDO &RQILJXUDWLRQ 6XEPHQX 7DEOH $ 3HULSKHUDO &RQILJXUDWLRQ 6XEPHQX 2SWLRQV 2SWLRQ )XQFWLRQ Serial port A Configures the serial port. Set this option to Auto (default), Enabled, or Disabled. If set to Enabled, you can set the following additional options: Base I/O Available I/O addresses are COM1, COM2, Address...
  • Page 80 Disabled is default. Enables support for legacy Legacy USB Support USB devices. NOTE: The Glossary in the Online Guide defines abbreviations and acronyms. )LJXUH $ ,'( &RQILJXUDWLRQ 6XEPHQX Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 81 7DEOH $ ,'( &RQILJXUDWLRQ 6XEPHQX 2SWLRQV 2SWLRQ )XQFWLRQ IDE controller Configures the integrated primary and secondary EIDE controllers and detects the types of drives attached to them. If set to Primary, Secondary, or Both, the designated controller(s) are enabled, and the types of drives attached are displayed. If set to either Primary or Secondary, the other controller is not enabled and the IRQ it normally uses becomes available.
  • Page 82 Type to Auto. If Type is set to Disabled, PIO is turned off. Ultra DMA Sets the Ultra DMA mode for the drive. NOTE: The Glossary in the Online Guide defines abbreviations and acronyms. Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 83 )LJXUH $ 'LVNHWWH 2SWLRQV 6XEPHQX 7DEOH $ 'LVNHWWH 2SWLRQV 6XEPHQX 2SWLRQV 2SWLRQ )XQFWLRQ Floppy disk Configures diskette drive interface. Options are controller Auto, Enabled (default), and Disabled. Diskette A Identifies the boot diskette drive in the computer. The default is 1.44/1.25 MB 3 ”...
  • Page 84 No if no record of DMI events is desired. Mark DMI Marks the DMI events as read in the DMI Event events as read Log. NOTE: The Glossary in the Online Guide defines abbreviations and acronyms. A-10 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 85 )LJXUH $ 9LGHR &RQILJXUDWLRQ 6XEPHQX 7DEOH $ 9LGHR &RQILJXUDWLRQ 6XEPHQX 2SWLRQV 2SWLRQ )XQFWLRQ Palette Allows an ISA expansion card to check a PCI Snooping expansion card for an updated graphics palette. If this option is set to Disabled, the ISA expansion card may not be updated along with the PCI expansion card.
  • Page 86 IRQ n Reserves the specified IRQ for use by legacy ISA devices. Settings are Available (default) and Reserved. NOTE: The Glossary in the Online Guide defines abbreviations and acronyms. A-12 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 87 )LJXUH $ 6HFXULW\ 6FUHHQ 0HQX 7DEOH $ 6HFXULW\ 6FUHHQ 0HQX 2SWLRQV 2SWLRQ )XQFWLRQ User Indicates whether a user password has been Password Is assigned. Setup Indicates whether a setup password has been Password Is assigned. Set User Allows you to assign, change, or clear a user Password password, which controls access to the com- puter at start-up.
  • Page 88 (called a time-out ). The time-out period is set with the Inactivity Timer option. When Hard Drive is set to Disabled, hard- disk drives do not switch into low-power mode. A-14 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 89 7DEOH $ 3RZHU 6FUHHQ 0HQX 2SWLRQV FRQWLQXHG 2SWLRQ )XQFWLRQ VESA Video NOTE: For the Windows 98 operating system, Power Down use the Display icon in the Control Panel to save monitor power rather than this option. &$87,21 %HIRUH HQDEOLQJ WKLV RSWLRQ FKHFN WKH PRQLWRU GRFXPHQWDWLRQ WR PDNH VXUH WKDW WKH PRQLWRU LV '306FRPSOLDQW RWKHUZLVH WKHUH LV D ULVN RI GDPDJLQJ WKH...
  • Page 90 Power On (default) — System turns on when power is restored. NOTE: The Glossary in the Online Guide defines abbreviations and acronyms. A-16 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 91 7DEOH $ %RRW 6FUHHQ 0HQX 2SWLRQV FRQWLQXHG 2SWLRQ )XQFWLRQ First Boot Determines which device the system tries to Device boot from first. Use the up- or down-arrow key to highlight a device, and press the plus (+) or minus (–) key to move the item up or down the list. Set- tings for this option are: Removable Devices (default) —...
  • Page 92 Bootable Add- Same as preceding item. In Card NOTE: The Glossary in the Online Guide defines abbreviations and acronyms. A-18 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 93 )LJXUH $ 5HPRYDEOH 'HYLFHV 6XEPHQX 7DEOH $ 5HPRYDEOH 'HYLFHV 6XEPHQX 2SWLRQ 2SWLRQ )XQFWLRQ Legacy Floppy The operating system assigns drive letters to Drives removable devices in the order listed on the Removable Devices submenu. To change the drive designations, reorder the list: Use the up- or down-arrow key to highlight a device, and press the plus (+) or minus (–) key to move the item up or down the list.
  • Page 94 Discards any changes you have made and reverts Changes all options to their last saved settings, but does not exit the system setup program. NOTE: The Glossary in the Online Guide defines abbreviations and acronyms. A-20 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...

  • Page 95: Advanced Screen

    3.5-inch insert removal, 4-6 cache memory, 1-17 card-guide assembly removal, 4-18 chassis cooling fan assembly removal, 4-17 computer AC power back-panel features, 1-5 about, 1-7 features list, 1-2 voltage selection switch, 1-5 front-panel features, 1-4, 1-5 adapter card, 1-6, 4-21 orientation, 1-3 advanced expansion subsystem, 1-6 overview, 1-1...

  • Page 96: Dma Channel Assignments

    1-15 A-20 ISA expansion-card slots, 1-6 expansion card configuration, 1-6 removal, 4-21 expansion-card guide, 4-18 expansion-card slots, 1-6 jacks microphone, 1-12, 4-20 external visual inspection, 2-2 jumper, 1-13 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...

  • Page 97: Peripheral Configuration Submenu

    precautions, 4-1 primary hard-disk drive removal, 4-13 key to enter System Setup program, SEC cartridge about, 1-1 main memory, 1-13 guide-bracket assembly removal, Main screen, system setup program, 4-27 secondary hard-disk drive removal, Microprocessor 4-14 removal, 4-23 Security screen, system setup program, A-13 microprocessor type supported, 1-17...

  • Page 98: Primary Ide Master Submenu

    2-3 diagnostic codes, 3-1 diskette-based diagnostics, 2-6 external visual inspection, 2-2 getting help, 2-6 initial procedures, 2-1 internal visual inspection, 2-4 resource conflicts, 2-5 service, 1-6 Dell Dimension V xxx and V xxx c Systems Service Manual...
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