This system is a 2005 system and with some push can run Windows 7 32 Bit. It is not advised to spend any money upgrading this system, as it is cheaper to purchase a more capable Second Hand Business Desktop.
System Upgrades
Operating System License
Windows 7 is no longer for sale and it is not recommended to run Windows 10 on this model.
Service Manual
Memory Upgrade:
This system supports 8 GB of RAM 2×(2×2 GB Modules). The 32 Bit OS maxes out at 4 GB.
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Solid State Drive 3.5 "
Upgrading to a Solid State Drive
BIOS
OS Updates
System utilities
Chipset
Video
- Intel 82945G [Variant A]
- nVidea AutoUpdate [Variant B]
Communications
- Conexant D850 Driver [Variant A]
- Conexant D850 Utility [Variant A]
- Conexant D850 Application [Variant A]
- Conexant D850 Diagnostics Utility [Variant A]
- Intel 537E [Variant B – No Driver]
Audio
For Windows 8.1 the audio driver is inbuilt to the OS and the registry file or older Sigmatel Driver should not be installed.
- Sigmatel [Variant A]
Install the registry file and then the audio driver. New untested.
- Creative X-Fi Xtreme Music [Variant B]
Card Reader
Dell Media Card Reader with Integrated Bluetooth Module (CAB-200), Media Card Reader 19-1 with Integrated Bluetooth*
Input
- Logitech Setpoint [Not all systems have a Dell/Logitech Keyboard]