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SETUP GUIDE

SETUP GUIDE

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Page 4: ... Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo YOURS IS HERE Studio XPS Dell On Call and DellConnect are trademarks of Dell Inc Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U S and other countries Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and Windows Vista Start button color are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora...

Page 5: ...t to the Internet Optional 11 Using Your Studio XPS 435MT 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back Panel Connectors 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 22 Network Problems 22 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 25 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System Messages 29 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 Dell Diagnostics 31 System Recovery Options 33...

Page 6: ... 39 Online Services 39 AutoTech Service 40 Product Information 41 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 41 Before You Call 42 Contacting Dell 43 Finding More Information and Resources 44 Specifications 46 Appendix 52 Macrovision Product Notice 52 Index 53 ...

Page 7: ...ow easy access to a power source adequate ventilation and a level surface to place your computer Restricting airflow around your computer may cause it to overheat To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10 2 cm 4 inches at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5 1 cm 2 inches on all other sides You should never put your computer in an enclosed space such as a cabinet or drawer wh...

Page 8: ...identifying the connectors on your display to select the connection type you will use VGA HDMI DVI Connect the display using either the VGA connector the HDMI connector or the DVI connector The HDMI connector is a high performance digital connector that carries both video and audio signals for displays such as TVs and monitors with integrated speakers The VGA connector carries only video signals f...

Page 9: ...to VGA adapter white connector NOTE You can purchase a DVI to VGA adapter from the Dell website at dell com Connect Using an HDMI Connector Connect the display using an HDMI cable Connect Using an DVI Connector Connect the display using an DVI cable NOTE You can purchase additional HDMI and DVI cables from the Dell website at dell com ...

Page 10: ...8 Setting Up Your Studio XPS 435MT Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Use the USB connectors on the back panel of the computer to attach a USB keyboard and mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional ...

Page 11: ...hernet cable RJ45 connector Do not plug a telephone cable RJ11 connector into the network connector To attach your computer to a network or broadband device connect one end of the network cable to either a network port or a broadband device Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of your computer A click indicates that the network cable has bee...

Page 12: ...low the instructions on the screen These steps are mandatory and may take up to 15 minutes to complete The screens will take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements setting preferences and setting up an Internet connection CAUTION Do not interrupt the operating system s setup process Doing so may render your computer unusable ...

Page 13: ...h your local cable TV line Satellite modem connections that provide high speed Internet access through a satellite television system Dial up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line Dial up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable or satellite modem connections Your computer does not have an integrated modem An optional USB modem must be used for dialup servi...

Page 14: ...nect To Follow the instructions on the screen to 3 complete the setup Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut Save and close any open files and exit any 1 open programs Double click the ISP icon on the Microsoft 2 Windows desktop Follow the instructions on the screen to 3 complete the setup If you do not have an ISP icon on your des...

Page 15: ...PPPoE or Dial up depending on how you want to connect Choose a Broadband if you will use a DSL satellite modem cable TV modem or Bluetooth wireless technology connection Chose b Dial up if you will use an optional USB dial up modem or ISDN NOTE If you do not know which type of connection to select click Help me choose or contact your ISP Follow the instructions on the screen and 5 use the setup in...

Page 16: ...on top of the chassis towards the back Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support 2 Optical drive Plays or records only standard size 12 cm CDs DVDs and Blu ray DiscTM 3 Optical drive panel This panel covers the optical drive shown in open position Using Your Studio XPS 435MT 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 10 1 ...

Page 17: ...oice or to an audio cable for audio input 8 Power button and light Turns the power on or off when pressed The light in the center of this button indicates the power state Blinking white the computer is in sleep state Solid white the computer is in power on state Blinking amber there may be a problem with the system board Solid amber there may be a problem with either the system board or power supp...

Page 18: ... connectors IEEE 1394 connector headphone connector and microphone connector 11 FlexBay Can contain an optional FlexBay drive 12 USB 2 0 connectors 4 Connect USB devices that are connected occasionally such as memory keys digital cameras and MP3 players 13 Optional Optical drive bay Can contain an additional optical drive ...

Page 19: ...er 2 Padlock rings Attach a commercially available theft deterrent device 3 Expansion card slots 4 Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI express cards 4 Back panel connectors Plug USB audio and other devices into the appropriate connector 5 Power supply light Indicates power availability for power supply 6 Voltage selector switch Select the region specific voltage range 7 Power connector...

Page 20: ...ght Connects your computer to a network or broadband device The network activity light flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving data A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady on state 3 Back L R surround connector Connects to multichannel capable speakers 4 Center subwoofer connector Connects to a subwoofer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...

Page 21: ...ack device such as a microphone cassette player CD player or VCR On computers with a sound card use the connector on the card 8 Side L R surround connector Connects to surround sound speakers On computers with a sound card use the connector on the card 9 USB 2 0 connectors 4 Connects to USB devices such as a mouse keyboard printer external drive or MP3 player 10 eSATA Connects to external SATA sto...

Page 22: ...ons Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs Blu ray Discs if the option is selected at the time of purchase and DVDs You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices such as digital cameras and cell phones Optional software applications enable you to organize and create music and video files that can be recorded to a disc saved on portab...

Page 23: ...he computer and by reducing the amount of energy consumed by your computer over its lifetime High performance This power option provides the highest level of system performance on your computer by adapting processor speed to your activity and by maximizing system performance Backing Up Your Data It is recommended that you periodically back up files and folders on your computer To back up files Cli...

Page 24: ... computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practice information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance Network Problems Wireless Connections If the network connection is lost The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on the computer Check your wireless router to ensure it is powered on an...

Page 25: ... is blinking yellow 1000 Mbs The link integrity light is orange and the activity integrity light is blinking yellow NOTE The link integrity light on the network connector is only for the wired cable connection The link integrity light does not provide status for wireless connections Power Problems If the power light is off The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power Reseat the powe...

Page 26: ...me normal operation If the power light is solid amber The computer has a power problem or an internal device malfunction For assistance contact Dell see Contacting Dell on page 43 If the power light is blinking amber The computer is receiving electrical power but a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed You may have to remove and then reinstall the memory modules for information o...

Page 27: ...llowing the memory installation guidelines see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support dell com Check if the memory module is compatible with your computer Your computer supports DDR3 memory For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer see Specifications on page 46 Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 31 Reseat the memory modules see t...

Page 28: ...st 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off Then restart your computer If a program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system Run the Program Compatibility Wizard The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non Windows Vista operating system environments Click 1 Start Control Panel Programs Use an older program with thi...

Page 29: ... contact the software manufacturer for troubleshooting information Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software See the software documentation for information Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly Verify that the device drivers do not con...

Page 30: ...Support with DellConnect Customer Service Training and Tutorials How To Help with Dell on Call and Online Scan with PCCheckUp About Your System System Documentation Warranty Information System Information Upgrades Accessories The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your system s model number along with its Service Tag and Express Service Code For more information about the Dell Suppo...

Page 31: ...o complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error see Contacting Dell on page 43 for assistance CMOS checksum error Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low Battery needs replacement See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support dell com or see Contacting Dell on page 43 for assistance CPU fan failure CPU fan has failed CPU fan needs replacement See the ...

Page 32: ...e has two USB cables connect both of them NOTICE Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range Dell recommends that you back up your data regularly A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem S M A R T error possible hard disk drive failure This feature can be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup see Con...

Page 33: ...iagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive NOTE If your computer cannot display a screen image see Contacting Dell on page 43 Ensure that the computer is connected to an 1 electrical outlet that is known to be working properly Turn ...

Page 34: ...then shut down your computer and try again NOTE The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only On the next start up the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program When the boot device list appears highlight 3 CD DVD CD RW and press Enter Select the 4 Boot from CD ROM option from the menu that appears and press Enter Type 1 to start the CD menu and pres...

Page 35: ... use it to restore your operating system However using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to restore your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files if changes to the h...

Page 36: ... restore save and close all open files and exit any open programs Do not alter open or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete Click 1 Start In the 2 Start Search box type System Restore and press Enter Click 3 Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and ...

Page 37: ... Restore Turn on the computer When the Dell logo 1 appears press F8 several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window Select 2 Repair Your Computer The 3 System Recovery Options window appears Select a keyboard layout and click 4 Next To access the recovery options log on as a 5 local user To access the command prompt type administrator in the User name field then click OK Click 6 Del...

Page 38: ... problem then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver See Using Microsoft Windows System Restore on page 33 CAUTION Before performing the installation back up all data files on your primary hard drive For conventional hard drive configurations the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer To...

Page 39: ...Restart the computer 4 When the DELL logo appears press F12 5 immediately NOTE If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop then shut down your computer and try again NOTE The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only On the next start up the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup ...

Page 40: ...ll Support online If the preceding steps have not resolved the 5 problem see Contacting Dell on page 43 NOTE Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at the computer so that the support staff can assist you with any necessary procedures NOTE Dell s Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries When prompted by Dell s automated telephone system enter your Express Service Code ...

Page 41: ...ssociate to access your computer through a broadband connection diagnose your problem and repair it all under your supervision For more information go to support dell com and click DellConnect Online Services You can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites www dell com www dell com ap Asian Pacific countries only www dell com jp Japan only www euro dell com Europe only www...

Page 42: ...p computers When you call AutoTech use your touch tone telephone to select the subjects that correspond to your questions For instructions on accessing the telephone number to call your region see Contacting Dell on page 43 Automated Order Status Service To check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered you can go to support dell com or you can call the automated order status servi...

Page 43: ...a copy of the invoice and a letter 3 describing the reason for the return Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist 4 see Diagnostic Checklist on page 42 indicating the tests that you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 31 Include any accessories that belong with 5 the item s being returned power cables software guides and so on if the re...

Page 44: ...one at or near the computer You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard relay detailed information during operations or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer itself Ensure that the computer documentation is available Diagnostic Checklist Name Date Address Phone number Service Tag bar code on the back or bottom of the computer Express Service Code Return Material ...

Page 45: ...rnet connection you can find contact information on your purchase invoice packing slip bill or Dell product catalog Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options Availability varies by country and product and some services may not be available in your area To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues Visit 1 support dell com Verify your coun...

Page 46: ... can be found on the Dell Support website at support dell com learn more about your operating system maintaining peripherals RAID Internet Bluetooth networking and e mail the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive upgrade your computer with new or additional memory or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at suppor...

Page 47: ...see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_ compliance find your Service Tag Express Service Code You must use the Service Tag to identify your computer on support dell com or to contact technical support the top of your computer find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to com...

Page 48: ...he configuration of your computer click Start Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer Processor Type Intel Core i7 L2 cache up to 1 MB L3 cache 8 MB Drives Externally accessible two 5 25 inch drive bays for SATA DVD RW Super Multi Drive or Blu ray Disc combo or Blu ray Disc RW optical drive one 3 5 inch bay for a FlexBay drive Internally accessible two 3 5 in...

Page 49: ...r instructions on upgrading your memory see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support dell com Computer Information System chipset Intel X58 ICH10 Data bus width 20 bits DRAM bus width 192 bits Processor address bus width 20 bits RAID support RAID 0 striping RAID 1 mirroring BIOS chip NVRAM 16 Mb Expansion Bus Bus types PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 2 0 SATA 2 0 and USB 2 0 Bus sp...

Page 50: ...l speed and 1 2 Mbps low speed PCI Express x1 Connectors three Connector size 36 pin connectors Connector data width maximum 1 PCI Express lane Expansion Bus PCI Express x16 Connectors one Connector size 164 pins connectors Connector data width maximum 16 PCI Express lane Video Discrete PCI Express x16 card Audio Type Integrated 7 1 channel High Definition Audio with S PDIF support ...

Page 51: ...nectors PCI Express x1 three 36 pin connectors PCI Express x16 one 164 pin connector Power one 24 pin connector Power 12 V one 8 pin connector Processor 1366 pins System Board Connectors Processor fan one 4 pin connector Serial ATA four 7 pin connectors S PDIF out one 6 pin connector Front IEEE 1394 header one 10 pin connector Physical Height 36 2 cm 14 2 inches Width 17 0 cm 6 7 inches Depth 43 5...

Page 52: ...F one S PDIF connector eSATA one back panel connector IEEE 1394 one front panel and one back panel 6 pin serial connector Power DC Power Supply Wattage 360 W Maximum heat dissipation 75 W 300 W PSU 188 5 W 350 W PSU NOTE Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating Voltage 115 230 V ac 50 60 Hz 10 0 A 5 0 A Coin cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell ...

Page 53: ...500 Hz at 0 001 to 0 01 G2 Hz Maximum shock measured with hard drive in head parked position and a 2 ms half sine pulse Computer Environment Operating 40 G 5 with pulse duration of 2 msec 10 equivalent to 20 inches sec 51 cm sec Storage 105 G 5 with pulse duration of 2 msec 10 equivalent to 50 inches sec 127 cm sec Altitude maximum Operating 15 2 to 3048 m 50 to 10 000 ft Storage 15 2 to 10 668 m ...

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Page 55: ...6 optional network cable 8 to the Internet 11 using dial up 11 via DSL 11 via WLAN 11 conserving energy 21 Contacting Dell online 43 customer service 39 customizing your desktop 20 your energy settings 21 D data backing up 21 DellConnect 39 Dell Diagnostics 31 Dell Factory Image Restore 33 Dell Support Center 28 Dell support website 45 Index ...

Page 56: ...chnical support 40 energy conserving 21 expansion bus 47 F finding more information 44 front side connectors 14 FTP login anonymous 40 H hard drive type 46 hard drive activity light 15 hardware problems diagnosing 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 HDMI display 6 headphone front connector 15 help getting assistance and support 38 I IEEE 1394 connector 15 18 Internet connection 11 ...

Page 57: ...ion fixing 23 network connector location 18 network speed testing 22 O optical audio connector S PDIF connection 19 order status 40 P power button and light 15 power connector 17 power problems solving 23 problems solving 22 processor 46 products information and purchasing 41 R reinstalling Windows 33 resources finding more 44 restoring factory image 34 ...

Page 58: ...dresses 40 support sites worldwide 39 system board connectors 49 System Messages 29 system reinstall options 33 System Restore 33 T technical support 39 temperature operating and storage ranges 51 U USB 2 0 back connectors 19 front connectors 16 W warranty returns 41 Windows reinstalling 33 Windows Vista Program Compatibility Wizard 26 reinstalling 37 setup 10 wireless network connection 22 ...

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