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Dell XPS 720, Owner'S Manual

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Diagnostic Lights

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Beep Codes

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System Messages

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Dell Diagnostics

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When to Use Dell Diagnostics

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Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

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Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media

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Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

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Drivers

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What Is a Driver?

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Identifying Drivers

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Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities

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Using Windows Device Driver Rollback

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Using the Drivers and Utilities Media

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Restoring Your Operating System

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Using Microsoft

 

Windows

 

System Restore

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Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore

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Using the Operating System Media

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Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems

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Removing and Installing Parts

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Before You Begin

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Recommended Tools

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Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer

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Removing the Computer Cover

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Inside View of Your Computer

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System Board Components

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Memory

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DDR2 Memory Overview

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Addressing Memory Configurations

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Installing Memory

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Removing Memory

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Summary of Contents for XPS 720

Page 1: ...w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m Dell XPS 720 Owner s Manual Model DCDO ...

Page 2: ... Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo XPS H2C Inspiron Dell Precision Dimension OptiPlex Latitude PowerEdge PowerVault PowerApp TravelLite Strike Zone and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Dell Inc Intel Pentium Celeron and Intel Core 2 Extreme are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and the Windows Vista Start button are eithe...

Page 3: ...l Graphics Card Configuration 25 Connecting Two or More Monitors 27 Connecting a TV 27 Changing the Display Settings to Support Two or More Monitors 28 About Your RAID Configuration 29 RAID Level 0 Configuration 29 RAID Level 1 Configuration 30 RAID Level 0 1 Configuration 30 RAID Level 5 Configuration 32 Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID 32 Setting Your Computer to RAID Enabled Mode 33 Using ...

Page 4: ...mance 49 Understanding Dual Graphics Technology 49 Understanding CPU Overclocking 49 3 Dell QuickSet 51 4 Troubleshooting 53 Solving Problems 53 Battery Problems 53 Drive Problems 53 E Mail Modem and Internet Problems 55 Error Messages 56 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 57 Keyboard Problems 57 Lockups and Software Problems 58 Memory Problems 59 Mouse Problems 60 Network Problems 60 Power Problems 61 Pri...

Page 5: ...llback 76 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 76 Restoring Your Operating System 78 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 78 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 79 Using the Operating System Media 82 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 83 5 Removing and Installing Parts 85 Before You Begin 85 Recommended Tools 85 Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer 85 Removing the...

Page 6: ...e 110 Drive Panel 113 Removing the Drive Panel 113 Replacing the Drive Panel 114 Floppy Drive 115 Removing a Floppy Drive 115 Installing a Floppy Drive 117 Media Card Reader 119 Removing a Media Card Reader 119 Installing a Media Card Reader 121 Optical Drive 123 Removing an Optical Drive 123 Installing an Optical Drive 125 Liquid Cooling Assembly 128 Safety Instructions for Liquid Cooling Assembl...

Page 7: ...t I O Panel 156 Front I O Panel Components 156 Removing the Front I O Panel 157 Installing the I O Panel 158 Battery 158 Replacing the Battery 158 Removing the Computer Stand 159 Replacing the Computer Cover 160 6 Appendix 163 Specifications 163 System Setup 168 Overview 168 Entering System Setup 168 System Setup Options 169 Boot Sequence 175 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 176 Clearing CMOS Settings...

Page 8: ...8 Contents FCC Notices U S Only 179 Class A 180 Class B 180 FCC Identification Information 180 Contacting Dell 181 Glossary 205 Index 215 ...

Page 9: ...led on your computer You can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities on page 76 access your documentation or run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 72 Readme files may also be included on your media to provide last minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical reference material for technicians a...

Page 10: ...ws Product Key Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support dell com or contact support Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support What Are You Looking For Find It Here ...

Page 11: ...m and support for Dell 3 5 inch USB floppy drives Intel Pentium M processors optical drives and USB devices DSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer Dell Support Website support dell com NOTE Select your region or business segment to view the appropriate support site To download Desktop System Software 1 Go to support dell com select your business segment and then enter your Se...

Page 12: ... use the Operating System media After you reinstall the operating system use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer The operating system product key label is located on your computer NOTE The color of your Operating System media varies according to the operating system you ordered What Are You Looking For Find It Here ...

Page 13: ...Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front and Back View of the Computer Front View 6 8 1 10 2 3 4 5 11 7 12 9 ...

Page 14: ... front panel LEDs 4 Multi colored lights provide illumination for the front of the computer NOTE The color of the front panel LEDs can be adjusted in system setup see System Setup on page 168 10 power button Press to turn on the computer NOTICE To avoid losing data do not use the power button to turn off the computer Instead perform an operating system shutdown NOTE The power button can also be us...

Page 15: ...s data from or writes data to the hard drive The light may also be on when a device such as your CD player is operating 5 network link light The network link light is on when a good connection exists between a network and the computer 6 USB 2 0 connectors 2 Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally such as flash memory keys cameras or bootable USB devices For more info...

Page 16: ...rovide illumination for the I O panel on the back of the computer NOTE The color of the back panel LEDs can be adjusted in system setup see System Setup on page 168 3 back I O connectors Plug USB and other devices into the appropriate connectors see Back I O Connectors on page 17 4 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards NOTE Some connector slots support full length...

Page 17: ...s been securely attached On computers with an additional network connector card use the connectors on the card and on the back of the computer when setting up multiple network connections such as a separate intra and extranet NOTE Dell recommends that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network If you must use Category 3 wiring force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable op...

Page 18: ... 9 line in connector Use the blue line in connector to attach a record playback device such as a cassette player CD player or VCR On computers with a sound card use the connector on the card 10 line out headphone connector Use the green line out connector to attach headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers On computers with a sound card use the connector on the card 11 microphone connecto...

Page 19: ...d it has been packaged separately 3 Insert the six alignment tabs into the corresponding slots on the base of the computer then slide the stand forward until all six tabs catch in the slots 4 Ensure that the screw hole on the stand is aligned with the screw hole on the base of the computer 5 Insert the captive screw into the screw hole then tighten the screw to secure the stand to the base of the ...

Page 20: ...perature needs to be a consideration when installing your computer in an enclosure For example if the ambient room temperature is at 25 C 77 F depending on your computer s specifications you only have 5 to 10 C 9 to 18 F temperature margin before you reach your computer s maximum operating temperature For details about your computer s specifications see Specifications on page 163 Leave a 10 2 cent...

Page 21: ... Computer 21 If your computer is installed in a corner on a desk or under a desk leave at least 5 1 centimeters 2 inch of clearance from the back of the computer to the wall to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation ...

Page 22: ... the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury do not overload an electrical outlet power strip or convenience receptacle The total ampere rating of all products plugged into an electrical outlet power strip or other receptacle should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating NOTE Depending on the options selected when...

Page 23: ...s XP click Start Turn Off Computer Turn off In Windows Vista click the Windows Vista Start button click the arrow in the lower right corner of the Start menu as shown below and then click Shut Down The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete 3 Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off If your computer and attached devices did not automatica...

Page 24: ...GA adapter is required 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs 2 Shut down the operating system In Windows XP click Start Turn Off Computer Turn off In Windows Vista click Start click the arrow in the lower right corner of the Start menu as shown below and then click Shut Down The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete 3 Ensure that the comput...

Page 25: ...or must be connected to the primary graphics card in order to function NOTE If you have modified your primary graphics card settings in the BIOS then the left DVI connector at the rear of your computer is the default primary connector NOTE If your primary graphics card is equipped with two DVI ports and you are using a monitor with a VGA connector a DVI to VGA adapter is required to connect the mo...

Page 26: ...s complete 3 Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn them off 4 Connect the DVI or VGA connector of your monitor to the appropriate connector on the computer s primary graphics card To connect a monitor wi...

Page 27: ...If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn them off 4 Connect two or more monitors to the appropriate DVI or VGA ports on the back of the computer NOTE In order to connect a monitor with a VGA connector to the DVI port on the back of your computer a DVI to VGA adapter is r...

Page 28: ...f the S video cable to the S video input connector on your TV 7 Connect one monitor as needed with a DVI or VGA connector as described in Connecting Monitors on page 22 Changing the Display Settings to Support Two or More Monitors NOTE Dual graphics card configurations with multi GPU technology enabled support only a single monitor In order to connect and use two or more monitors in a dual graphic...

Page 29: ...TE RAID levels do not represent a hierarchy A RAID level 1 configuration is not inherently better or worse than a RAID level 0 configuration The drives in a RAID configuration should be the same size in order to ensure that the larger drive does not contain unallocated and therefore unusable space RAID level 0 and RAID level 1 require a minimum of two drives RAID level 5 requires a minimum of thre...

Page 30: ...o the primary drive the data is also duplicated or mirrored on the second drive in the configuration A RAID level 1 configuration sacrifices high data access rates for its data redundancy advantages If a drive failure occurs subsequent read and write operations are directed to the surviving drive A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drive NOTE In a RAID level 1...

Page 31: ...erations are directed to the other surviving drives A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives Also because data is duplicated on the primary and additional drives four 120 GB RAID level 1 drives collectively have a maximum of 240 GB on which to store data ...

Page 32: ...s Also because data is duplicated on the primary and additional drives four 120 GB RAID level 1 drives collectively have a maximum of 360 GB on which to store data Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID Your computer can be configured for RAID even if you did not select a RAID configuration when the computer was purchased For an explanation of RAID levels and their requirements see About Your RAID ...

Page 33: ...uration to Another RAID Configuration on page 35 Hard drives of any size may be used to create a RAID configuration Ideally however the drives should be of equal size to avoid unallocated or unused space For an explanation of RAID levels and their requirements see About Your RAID Configuration on page 29 For information on how to install a hard drive see Installing a Hard Drive on page 110 1 Enabl...

Page 34: ...NVIDIA MediaShield allows you to create view and manage RAID configurations NOTE Use NVIDIA MediaShield to create a RAID configuration only when you are adding one or more new hard drives to an existing non RAID single drive computer and you want to configure the new drive s into a RAID array Hard drives of any size may be used to create a RAID configuration using NVIDIA MediaShield Ideally howeve...

Page 35: ...lume into two non RAID hard drives with a partition and leaves any existing data files intact Deleting a RAID 0 volume however destroys all data on the volume NOTE If your computer currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume your computer will become unbootable 1 Launch NVIDIA MediaShield 2 Click to select the array you want to delete 3 Click Delete Array in the System Tasks pane The NV...

Page 36: ...Convert Array Wizard appears 4 Click Next 5 Under RAID Mode Selection select Mirroring Striping Strip Mirroring or RAID 5 from the drop down menu 6 Click Next NOTICE You will lose all data on the selected drives in the next step 7 Under Free Disk Selection select the hard drive s you want to include in the migrated array by clicking the checkbox beside it 8 Click Finish The MediaShield RAID manage...

Page 37: ...ebuild an array Using Multimedia NOTICE Do not press down on the optical drive tray when you open or close it Keep the tray closed when you are not using the drive NOTICE Do not move the computer while playing media 1 To open the tray press the eject button on the front of the drive 2 Place the disc label side up in the center of the tray 3 To close the tray press the eject button or gently push i...

Page 38: ...rives offered by Dell may vary by country The following instructions explain how to make a copy of a CD DVD or BD using Roxio Creator You can also use Roxio Creator for other purposes such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on your computer or backing up important data For help open Roxio Creator and then press F1 Play Move backward within the current track Pause Move forward within the...

Page 39: ...d click OK If you have two optical drives select the drive into which you have inserted your source disc and click the Copy Disc button to continue The computer copies the data from the source disc to the blank disc Once you have finished copying the source disc the disc that you have created automatically ejects Using Blank CD DVD and BD Media CD writable drives can only write to CD recording med...

Page 40: ...e to a blank 650 MB CD The CD RW drive needs 1 2 MB of the blank space to finalize the recording Media Type Read Write Rewritable CD R Yes Yes No CD RW Yes Yes Yes DVD R Yes Yes No DVD R Yes Yes No DVD RW Yes Yes Yes DVD RW Yes Yes Yes DVD R DL Yes Yes No DVD R DL Yes No No DVD RAM No No No Media Type Read Write Rewritable CD R Yes Yes No CD RW Yes Yes Yes DVD R Yes Yes No DVD R Yes Yes No DVD RW ...

Page 41: ...provided with your DVD player or contact the manufacturer Commercially available BD players used in home theater systems may not support all available BD formats For a list of formats supported by your BD player see the documentation provided with your BD player or contact the manufacturer See the Roxio website at www sonic com for additional information Using a Media Card Reader Optional CAUTION ...

Page 42: ...heck for proper orientation and then try again Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft Windows operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files printers or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office 1 xD Picture card and SmartMedia Card SMC 2 Memory Stick MS MS Pro MS Duo MS Pro Duo 3 Secure Digital card SD miniSD MultiMedia Card...

Page 43: ...ter For instructions see the following section that corresponds to the operating system your computer is running Windows XP To prepare the new computer for the file transfer 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Files and Settings Transfer Wizard The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears 2 Click Next 3 On the Which computer is this screen click New Computer and th...

Page 44: ...ons provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard Power Management Options in Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP power management features can reduce the amount of electricity your computer uses when it is on and you are not using it You can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive or you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer When the...

Page 45: ...e your hibernate settings on the Power Schemes tab Advanced tab and Hibernate tab To exit from hibernate mode press the power button The computer may take a short time to exit from hibernate mode Because the keyboard and mouse do not function in hibernate mode pressing a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of hibernation Because hibernate mode requires a special...

Page 46: ...rvation Max Battery If your computer is a portable computer and you run your computer from batteries for extended periods of time If you want to change the default settings for a scheme click the drop down menu in the Turn off monitor Turn off hard disks System stand by or System hibernates field and then select a time out from the displayed list Changing the time out for a scheme field permanentl...

Page 47: ...tate it was in before entering sleep mode To enter sleep mode in Windows Vista click Start click the arrow in the lower right corner of the Start menu and then click Sleep To exit sleep mode press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer When the com...

Page 48: ...48 Setting Up and Using Your Computer ...

Page 49: ...al Support will verify the full functionality of the CPU at the factory default setting and support the CPU performance settings available within the system BIOS Dell does not provide technical support for any hardware or software issues arising from any third party applications used to enable overclocking such as NVIDIA nTune 5 0 Overclocking is the process of causing a computer component to run ...

Page 50: ...50 Optimizing for Greater Performance ...

Page 51: ...and adjust LED light effects also known as LightFX You can start QuickSet by either clicking double clicking or right clicking the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft Windows taskbar The taskbar is located in the lower right corner of your screen For more information about QuickSet right click the QuickSet icon and select Help ...

Page 52: ...52 Dell QuickSet ...

Page 53: ... battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide REPLACE THE BATTERY If you have to repeatedly reset time and date...

Page 54: ...THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL Click the speaker icon in the lower right corner of your screen Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked CHECK THE SPEAKERS AND SUBWOOFER See Sound and Speaker Problems on page 63 Problems writing to an optical drive CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS The optical drive must...

Page 55: ...ONE JACK CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE Verify that the telephone line is connected to the jack on the modem the jack has either a green label or a connector shaped icon next to it Ensure that you hear a click when you insert the telephone line connector into the modem Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it to a telephone t...

Page 56: ...efore you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide If the error message is not listed see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use these characters in filenames A REQUIRED DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND The progr...

Page 57: ...anager Windows Vista 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound 2 Click Device Manager If your IEEE 1394 device is listed Windows recognizes the device IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL IEEE 1394 DEVICE Contact Dell see Contacting Dell on page 181 IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL Contact the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer Keyboard Problems CAUTION Before you beg...

Page 58: ...nager 2 Click the Applications tab 3 Click to select the program that is no longer responding 4 Click End Task A program crashes repeatedly NOTE Most software includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk CD or DVD CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION If necessary uninstall and then reinstall the program A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system RUN TH...

Page 59: ...OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem See the software documentation for mi...

Page 60: ... Panel Mouse 2 Adjust the settings as needed Windows Vista 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse 2 Adjust the settings as needed REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER See Drivers on page 75 RUN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER See Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems on page 83 Network Problems CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions i...

Page 61: ... computer is receiving electrical power but an internal power problem may exist Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your location if applicable Ensure that all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board see System Board Components on page 89 IF THE POWER LIGHT IS STEADY AMBER A device may be malfunctioning or incorre...

Page 62: ... PRINTER DRIVER SEE THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION FOR INFORMATION ON REINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Scanner Problems CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide NOTE If you need technical assistance for your scanner contact the scanner s manufacturer CHECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION See the scanner documentation for set...

Page 63: ...ctor TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device such as a lamp ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE Turn off nearby fans fluorescent lights or halogen lamps to check for interference RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS REINSTALL THE SOUND DRIVER See Drivers on page 75 RUN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER See Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problem...

Page 64: ...age 66 CHECK THE MONITOR SETTINGS See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness demagnetizing degaussing the monitor and running the monitor self test MOVE THE SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE MONITOR If your speaker system includes a subwoofer ensure that the subwoofer is positioned at least 60 centimeters 2 feet away from the monitor MOVE THE MONITOR AWAY FROM EX...

Page 65: ...power protection devices power strips and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device such as a lamp Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board see System Board Components on page 89 If the power light is blinking amber the computer is recei...

Page 66: ...age 61 If the problem persists contact Dell see Contacting Dell on page 181 A possible processor failure has occurred Reseat the processor see Processor on page 132 If the problem persists contact Dell see Contacting Dell on page 181 Memory modules are detected but a memory failure has occurred If two or more memory modules are installed remove the modules see Removing Memory on page 93 then reins...

Page 67: ...modules one at a time until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error If available install working memory of the same type into your computer see Installing Memory on page 92 If the problem persists contact Dell see Contacting Dell on page 181 Memory modules are detected but a memory configuration or compatibility error has occurred Ensure that no special require...

Page 68: ... 4 If the problem persists contact Dell see Contacting Dell on page 181 Another failure has occurred Ensure that all hard drive and optical drive cables are properly connected to the system board see System Board Components on page 89 If there is an error message on the screen identifying a problem with a device such as the floppy drive or hard drive check the device to make sure it is functioning...

Page 69: ...ge 181 for instructions on obtaining technical assistance Code Cause 1 3 1 through 2 4 4 Memory not being properly identified or used 4 3 1 Memory failure above address 0FFFFh Code Cause 1 1 2 Microprocessor register failure 1 1 3 NVRAM read write failure 1 1 4 ROM BIOS checksum failure 1 2 1 Programmable interval timer failure 1 2 2 DMA initialization failure 1 2 3 DMA page register read write fa...

Page 70: ... Cache test failure Message Possible Cause Corrective Action 8042 Gate A20 error The keyboard controller failed its test If you receive this message after you make changes in the system setup program enter the system setup program and restore the original value s Address Line Short An error in the address decoding circuitry in the memory has occurred Reseat the memory modules see Memory on page 90...

Page 71: ...n the system setup program see System Setup on page 168 Check the interface cable at both ends DMA Error DMA 1 Error DMA 2 Error Error in the DMA controller on the system board The keyboard or system board may need to be replaced FDD Controller Failure HDD Controller Failure The BIOS cannot communicate with the floppy drive or hard drive controller Ensure that the floppy drive or the hard drive is...

Page 72: ...om the Drivers and Utilities Media on page 73 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 3 At the Boot Device Menu use the up and down arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the keyboard to highlight Boot to Utility Partition and then press Enter NOTE The Quickboot feature...

Page 73: ...il you see the Windows desktop then shut down your computer and try again 6 At the Boot Device Menu use the up and down arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the keyboard to highlight Onboard or USB CD ROM and then press Enter NOTE The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for the current boot only Upon restart the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in system set...

Page 74: ...blem quickly Extended Test Performs a thorough check of system devices The test typically takes an hour or more and periodically requires your input to answer specific questions Custom Test Tests a specific device in the system and can be used to customize the tests you want to run Symptom Tree Lists a number of common symptoms and allows you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem yo...

Page 75: ... Upgrade your operating system Reinstall your operating system Connect or install a new device Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device identify whether the driver is the source of your problem and if necessary update the driver Windows XP 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Under Pick a Category click Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager 3 Scroll d...

Page 76: ...k Properties 4 Click Driver and click Roll Back Driver Windows Vista 1 Click Start Computer System Properties Device Manager NOTE The User Account Control window may appear If you are an administrator on the computer click Continue otherwise contact your administrator to enter the Device Manager 2 Right click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties 3 Click Drivers an...

Page 77: ...o your hard drive you may be required to update the driver manually Windows XP 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Under Pick a Category click Performance and Maintenance System System Properties Hardware Device Manager 3 Double click the type of device for which you are installing the driver 4 Right click the device for which the driver is being reinstalled then click Properties 5 Click Drive...

Page 78: ... all data on the hard drive Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem Using Microsoft Windows System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files if changes to the hardware software or other system settings have left the computer in an...

Page 79: ...e and press Enter 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Enabling System Restore NOTE Windows Vista does not disable System Restore regardless of low disk space Therefore the steps below apply only to Windows XP If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard disk space available System Restore is automatically disabled To see if System Restore is enabled 1 Click Start Cont...

Page 80: ...me let the computer finish starting and then restart the computer again NOTICE If you do not want to proceed with PC Restore click Reboot 3 Click Restore and click Confirm The restore process takes approximately 6 to 10 minutes to complete 4 When prompted click Finish to reboot the computer NOTE Do not manually shut down the computer Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot 5 When promp...

Page 81: ... PC Restore partition on the hard drive 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears The PC Restore partition is deleted and the newly available disk space is added to the free space allocation on the hard drive 6 Right click Local Disk C in Windows Explorer click Properties and verify that the additional disk space is available as indicated by the increased value for Free Space 7 Click Finish ...

Page 82: ...er To reinstall Windows you need the following items Dell Operating System media Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any required drivers Depending on the region from which you ordered your computer or whether you requested the media the D...

Page 83: ...or is detected but incorrectly configured you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility Windows XP 1 Click Start and click Help and Support 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start the search 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on ...

Page 84: ...84 Troubleshooting ...

Page 85: ... of all products plugged into an electrical outlet power strip or other receptacle should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating CAUTION Your computer is heavy and can be difficult to maneuver Seek assistance before attempting to lift move or tilt the computer and always lift correctly to avoid injury avoid bending over while lifting CAUTION The liquid cooling assembly is not user serv...

Page 86: ...it all open programs before turning off your computer 2 Shut down the operating system In Windows XP click Start Turn Off Computer Turn off In Windows Vista click Start click the arrow in the lower right corner of the Start menu as shown below and then click Shut Down The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete 3 Ensure that the computer and all attached devices ...

Page 87: ... back on the cover release latch NOTICE Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the removed cover at least 30 centimeters 1 foot of desktop space 3 With the cover release latch pulled back grip the sides of the cover then pivot the top of the cover up and away from the computer 4 Slide the cover forward and up to remove it from the hinge slots then set it aside in a secure and protected loc...

Page 88: ...88 Removing and Installing Parts Inside View of Your Computer 1 optical drive bays 4 2 floppy drive media card reader 3 hard drive bays 4 4 card fan 5 liquid cooling assembly 1 3 4 5 2 ...

Page 89: ...an connector FAN_HDD 4 IDE drive connector IDE 5 front I O panel connector FRONTPANEL 6 back LED connector 7 power button PWR_BT 8 FlexBay connector INT_USB 9 main power connector POWER1 10 SATA connectors SATA0 5 11 front USB connector FRNT_USB 12 front panel 1394 connector FP1394 28 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 21 23 24 25 27 26 6 7 ...

Page 90: ...OTE Always install DDR2 memory modules in the order indicated on the system board The recommended memory configurations are A pair of matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 or 13 PCI Express x1 card slot SLOT1 This slot is not available in the dual graphics configuration 14 PCI Express x16 card slot SLOT2 15 PCI card slot SLOT3 This slot is not available in the dual graphics o...

Page 91: ...les that you may have even if you purchased the new modules from Dell If possible do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module Otherwise your computer may not start properly You should install your original memory modules in pairs either in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 or DIMM connectors 3 and 4 NOTE Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty Addressing Memory ...

Page 92: ...ap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 85 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 86 3 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector 4 Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector 1 memory connector closest to processo...

Page 93: ...ory size has changed press F1 to continue 9 Log on to your computer 10 Right click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop and click Properties 11 Click the General tab 12 To verify that the memory is installed correctly check the amount of memory RAM listed Removing Memory CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information...

Page 94: ...slots Two PCI Express x16 card slots can be used in a dual graphics configuration One PCI Express x16 card slot wired as x8 One PCI Express x1 card slot NOTE If a graphics card is installed in each of the PCI Express x16 card slots in the dual graphics configuration the PCI Express x1 and one PCI card slot are not accessible for use 1 PCI card 2 PCI Express x16 card 3 PCI Express x16 card slot 4 P...

Page 95: ...nd secure location NOTICE If you have the optional dual graphics card configuration see Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration on page 100 to remove or replace a graphics card 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 85 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 86 3 Disconnect any cables connected to the card 4 Press down the tab on the ...

Page 96: ... the top of each card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide NOTICE Do not route card cables over or behind the cards Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment 8 Rotate the card retainer back into its original position push its tip so that its tab clicks into place NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the c...

Page 97: ...e it in a safe and secure location NOTICE If you have or are upgrading to the optional dual graphics configuration see Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration on page 102 to install a graphics card 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 85 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 86 3 If present press the tab on the card retention devi...

Page 98: ... the card so that it is aligned with the slot and the securing tab if present is aligned with the securing slot NOTE If the card is full length insert the card guide into the alignment slot on the fan bracket NOTICE Ensure that you release the securing tab to seat the card If the card is not installed correctly you may damage the system board 8 Gently pull the securing tab if present and place the...

Page 99: ...lignment bar and the notch in the top of each card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide 10 Rotate the card retainer back into its original position push its tip so that its tab clicks into place 11 If present lower the card retention device that lays over the installed cards and snap it into place NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device a...

Page 100: ...e of PCI or PCI Express cards see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards on page 95 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 85 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 86 3 If present press the tab on the card retention device that lays over the installed cards and rotate it upwards to gain full access to the card 4 Gently securing both graphics cards with one ha...

Page 101: ...he card retainer back through the chassis wall 7 Press the release tab if present on the system board connector as you grasp the card by its top corners and then ease the card out of the connector NOTE If the card is full length press the release tab on the end of the alignment guides on the fan bracket 1 release tab 2 card retainer 3 alignment guide 4 fan bracket 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 102: ...he computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment 9 Rotate the card retainer back into its original position push its tip so that its tab clicks into place NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug the cable into the computer 10 If present lower the card retention device that lays over the installed cards and snap it...

Page 103: ...ut upgrading your system to use NVIDIA SLI Scalable Link Interface dual graphics technology see the Dell website at support dell com To learn more about NVIDIA SLI Scalable Link Interface dual graphics technology see Understanding Dual Graphics Technology on page 49 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 85 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 86 3 If pr...

Page 104: ...tem board 8 Gently pull the securing tab if present and place the card in the connector Press down firmly and ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot NOTICE Do not route card cables over or behind the cards Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment NOTICE An incorrectly attached graphics power cable may result in deg...

Page 105: ...d 1 Enter system setup see Entering System Setup on page 168 select Integrated Audio Controller and then change the setting to Off 2 Connect external audio devices to the sound card connectors Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone speaker headphone or line in connectors on the back panel If you removed a sound card 1 Enter system setup see Entering System Setup on page 168 select...

Page 106: ...twork connector 1 Enter system setup see Entering System Setup on page 168 select Integrated NIC Controller and then change the setting to On 2 Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer Drives Your computer supports Six SATA devices hard drives or optical drives Two IDE devices two hard drives or two optical drives One floppy drive One Media Card Reade...

Page 107: ...side the chassis General Drive Installation Guidelines SATA hard drives should be connected to connectors labeled HDD on the system board Non hard drive SATA devices should be attached to the connectors labeled SATA with the exception of a 5th SATA hard drive installed in a 5 25 inch drive bay which much be connected to the SATA0 connector IDE optical drives should be connected to the connectors l...

Page 108: ...ta cable grasp the colored pull tab and pull until the connector detaches Hard Drive Removing a Hard Drive CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide CAUTION To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover NOTICE If you are replacing a hard drive th...

Page 109: ...Removing and Installing Parts 109 4 Press the blue tabs on each side of the hard drive bracket toward each other and slide the drive up and out of the hard drive bay 1 power cable 2 data cable 1 2 ...

Page 110: ...and turn them on Installing a Hard Drive CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 85 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 86 3 Remove the existing hard drive if applicable see Removing a Hard Drive on page 108 NOTE If a hard drive ...

Page 111: ...igured for your computer NOTE If hard drive you are installing does not have the hard drive bracket attached use your original hard drive bracket snap the bracket onto the new drive 5 Verify that the hard drive bay is empty and unobstructed 6 Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay until it clicks securely into place 1 hard drive 2 hard drive bracket 1 2 ...

Page 112: ...nstalling Parts NOTICE Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated 7 Connect the power cable to the hard drive 8 Connect the hard drive data cable to the hard drive 1 hard drive 2 hard drive bay 1 2 ...

Page 113: ...ctrical outlets and turn them on See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation Drive Panel CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide Removing the Drive Panel 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 85 2 Remove the computer cover ...

Page 114: ... panel outward and lift it from its side hinges 5 Set the drive panel aside in a secure location Replacing the Drive Panel 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 85 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 86 3 Align the drive panel tabs with the side door hinges 1 drive release latch 2 drive panel 3 drive panel tabs 2 1 3 ...

Page 115: ...rive operation Floppy Drive CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide Removing a Floppy Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 85 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 86 3 Remove the drive panel see Removing the Drive Panel on page 113 4 Disconnect the power and da...

Page 116: ...ving and Installing Parts 5 Slide the drive release latch towards the base of the computer to release the shoulder screw and then slide the drive out of the drive bay 1 power cable 2 floppy drive data cable 1 2 ...

Page 117: ...rical outlets and turn them on Installing a Floppy Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 85 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 86 3 Remove the drive panel see Removing the Drive Panel on page 113 4 Remove the existing floppy drive if applicable see Removing a Floppy Drive on page 115 5 If no screws are attached to the new floppy drive check the ...

Page 118: ...ng Parts 6 Slide the floppy drive into the drive bay until it clicks into place 7 Connect the power and data cables to the back of the floppy drive 1 floppy drive 2 shoulder screws 4 1 drive release latch 2 floppy drive 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 119: ...and turn them on See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation 12 Enter system setup see Entering System Setup on page 168 and select the appropriate Diskette Drive option Media Card Reader CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide Removing ...

Page 120: ...ling Parts 5 Slide the drive release latch towards the base of the computer to release the shoulder screw and then slide the media card reader out of the drive bay 1 media card reader power cable 2 system board connector 1 2 ...

Page 121: ...and turn them on Installing a Media Card Reader 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 85 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 86 3 Remove the drive panel see Removing the Drive Panel on page 113 4 Remove the existing media card reader if applicable see Removing a Media Card Reader on page 119 5 If no screws are attached to the Media Card Reader check th...

Page 122: ... Slide the Media Card Reader into the drive bay until it clicks into place 7 Attach the power and data cables to the back of the Media Card Reader 1 media card reader 2 shoulder screws 4 1 drive release latch 2 media card reader 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 123: ...nstructions on installing any software required for drive operation 12 Enter system setup see Entering System Setup on page 168 and select the appropriate USB for FlexBay option Optical Drive CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide Removing an Optical Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 85 ...

Page 124: ...moving and Installing Parts 5 Slide the drive release latch towards the base of the computer to release the shoulder screw and then slide the optical drive out of the drive bay 1 data cable 2 power cable 2 1 ...

Page 125: ...move the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 86 3 Remove the drive panel see Removing the Drive Panel on page 113 4 Remove the existing optical drive if applicable see Removing an Optical Drive on page 123 5 Prepare the optical drive for installation and check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer NOTE If you are in...

Page 126: ...ing and Installing Parts 7 Gently slide the drive into the drive bay until you hear a click or feel the drive securely installed 1 optical drive 2 shoulder screws 3 1 drive release latch 2 optical drive 2 1 1 2 ...

Page 127: ... on page 114 11 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 160 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable in to the network port or device and then plug it in to the computer 12 Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets and turn them on See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for dr...

Page 128: ... develops In the event of eye contact with the coolant rinse your eyes immediately with water with your eyelids open for 15 minutes Seek medical attention if irritation persists Removing the Liquid Cooling Assembly 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 85 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 86 CAUTION The processor heat sink can get very hot during nor...

Page 129: ...ee Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards on page 95 6 Disconnect the liquid cooling assembly power cable 7 Disconnect the liquid cooling assembly cable from the TEC_PUMP connector on the system board see System Board Components on page 89 1 drive release latch 2 optical drive 2 1 ...

Page 130: ... assembly When you remove the liquid cooling assembly lay it upside down or on its side to avoid damaging the heatsink thermal interface NOTICE The screw at the front of the liquid cooling assembly is not captive Remove the screw and set it aside in a secure location 9 Loosen the seven screws on the liquid cooling assembly then lift the assembly out of the computer and set it aside 1 power cable 2...

Page 131: ...rocessor operation 3 Apply thermal grease to the top of the processor as needed 4 Align the screw holes on the liquid cooling assembly with the holes on the base of the computer then tighten the seven screws to secure the assembly 5 Connect the fan cable to the FAN1_CPU connector on the system board see System Board Components on page 89 6 Connect the liquid cooling assembly cable to the TEC_PUMP ...

Page 132: ...ectrical outlets and turn them on Processor CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide NOTICE Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your system board Removing the Processor 1 Follow the procedures in Before Yo...

Page 133: ...talling the Processor NOTICE Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer 1 Unpack the new processor NOTICE You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor and the computer when you turn on the computer 2 If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended move it to that position 1 processor cover 2 proc...

Page 134: ...eated in the socket close the processor cover 6 Pivot the socket release lever back toward the socket and snap it into place to secure the processor 7 Replace the liquid cooling assembly see Installing the Liquid Cooling Assembly on page 131 8 Reconnect the power cables to the POWER1 and POWER2 connectors see System Board Components on page 89 on the system board 9 Close the computer cover see Rep...

Page 135: ...ing the Computer Cover on page 86 3 Remove any full length expansion cards see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards on page 95 4 Disconnect the fan cable from the FAN_CAGE connector on the system board see System Board Components on page 89 5 Press down on the two tabs along the top of the fan cage then slide the fan cage back and out of the cage housing ...

Page 136: ...136 Removing and Installing Parts 6 In succession carefully pull on each corner of the fan to detach the rubber grommets securing the fan to the fan cage 1 cage housing 2 fan cage 3 tab 2 1 2 3 ...

Page 137: ...wer right corner of the fan cage 1 With the fan power cable oriented downward align the rubber grommets in the fan with the holes in each corner of the fan cage then pull the grommets through until they snap into place NOTE Airflow direction and orientation are shown on the side of the fan 1 card fan 2 rubber grommet 4 3 fan cage 2 1 3 ...

Page 138: ...xpress Cards on page 97 5 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 160 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into your computer 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on Removing the Optional Hard Drive Fan 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 85 2 Remov...

Page 139: ... Fan 1 Slide the fan between the hard drive bays until it snaps into place 2 Connect the fan cable to the FAN_HDD connector on the system board see System Board Components on page 89 3 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 160 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into your computer 4 Connect your compu...

Page 140: ...ve the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 86 3 Disconnect the fan cable from the FAN_CAGE connector on the system board see System Board Components on page 89 4 Remove any full length expansion cards see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards on page 95 5 Remove the two screws securing the card fan assembly then remove the assembly and set it aside 6 Remove any additional component...

Page 141: ... board and metal tray are connected and are removed as one piece 9 Carefully lift the system board assembly up and out of the computer Installing the System Board NOTICE The system board and metal tray are connected and are installed as one piece NOTICE If you are replacing the system board visually compare the replacement system board to the existing system board to make sure that you have the co...

Page 142: ...assembly 6 Connect the fan cable to the FAN_CAGE connector on the system board see System Board Components on page 89 7 Replace any expansion cards that you removed see Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards on page 97 8 Replace any additional components that you removed from the system board 9 Reconnect all cables to the system board 10 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on...

Page 143: ...Removing and Installing Parts 143 Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 144: ...Black 4 5 VDC Red 5 VDC Red 5 COM Black COM Black 6 5 VDC Red 5 VDC Red 7 COM Black COM Black 8 POK Gray POK Gray 9 5 VFP Purple 5 VFP Purple 10 12 VD DC SE Yellow White 12 VD DC SE Yellow White 11 12 VD DC Yellow White 12 VD DC Yellow White 12 3 3 VDC Orange 3 3 VDC Orange 13 3 3 VDC Orange 3 3 VDC Orange 14 12 VDC Blue 12 VDC Blue 15 COM Black COM Black 16 PS_ON Green PS_ON Green 17 COM Black CO...

Page 145: ...0 KW Power Supply Pin Number Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color 1 12 VC DC Blue White 12 VC DC Blue White 2 12 VC DC Blue White 12 VC DC Blue White 3 COM Black COM Black 4 COM Black COM Black 5 12 VA DC SE Yellow 12 VA DC SE Yellow 1 KW Power Supply 750 KW Power Supply Pin Number Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color 12 13 14 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 2 ...

Page 146: ...e 11 12 VC DC SE Blue White 12 VC DC SE Blue White 12 COM Black COM Black 13 COM Black COM Black 14 COM Black COM Black 15 12 VA DC Yellow 12 VA DC Yellow 16 COM Black COM Black 17 COM Black COM Black 18 COM Black COM Black 19 12 VB DC White 12 VB DC White 20 NC N A NC N A 1 KW Power Supply 750 KW Power Supply Pin Number Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color ...

Page 147: ... Power Supply 750 KW Power Supply Pin Number Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color 1 12 VE DC SE Blue Yellow 12 VB DC White 2 12 VE DC Blue Yellow 12 VB DC White 3 12 VE DC Blue Yellow 12 VB DC White 4 COM Black COM Black 5 COM Black COM Black 6 COM Black COM Black 1 2 3 4 6 5 4 6 5 1 2 3 ...

Page 148: ... Wire Color Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color 1 12 VE DC Blue Yellow 12 VC DC Blue White 2 12 VE DC Blue Yellow 12 VC DC Blue White 3 12 VE DC Blue Yellow 12 VC DC Blue White 4 COM Black COM Black 5 COM Black COM Black 6 COM Black COM Black 1 KW Power Supply 750 KW Power Supply Pin Number Signal name 22 AWG Wire Color Signal name 22 AWG Wire Color 1 5 VDC Red 5 VDC Red 2 COM Black COM Black 3 COM Blac...

Page 149: ...or Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color 1 12 VE DC Blue Yellow 12 VB DC White 2 COM Black COM Black 3 COM Black COM Black 4 5 VDC Red 5 VDC Red 1 KW Power Supply 750 KW Power Supply Pin Number Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color 1 3 3 VDC Orange 3 3 VDC Orange 2 COM Black COM Black 3 5 VDC Red 5 VDC Red 4 COM Black COM Black 5 12 VE DC Blue Yellow 12 VB DC White 1 2 3 4 5 4 3 2 1 ...

Page 150: ... Color Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color 1 3 3 VDC Orange 3 3 VDC Orange 2 COM Black COM Black 3 5 VDC Red 5 VDC Red 4 COM Black COM Black 5 12 VE DC Blue Yellow 12 VC DC Blue White 1 KW Power Supply 750 KW Power Supply Pin Number Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color 1 12 VB DC White 12 VA DC Yellow 2 COM Black COM Black 3 COM Black COM Black 5 4 3 2 1 4 6 5 1 2 3 ...

Page 151: ...e 5 5 VDC Red 5 VDC Red 6 12 VC DC Blue White 12 VD DC Yellow White Pin Number Signal Name 18 AWG Wire Color 1 12 VB DC White 2 12 VB DC White 3 12 VB DC White 4 COM Black 5 COM Black 6 COM Black 1 KW Power Supply 750 KW Power Supply Pin Number Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color 1 2 3 4 6 5 ...

Page 152: ... power cables that stem from the power supply and disconnect each connected power cable NOTE Note the routing of the power cable bundles as you disconnect them You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped 4 Remove all hard drives installed in the interior hard drive bays see Removing a Hard Drive on page 108 5 Remove the optional hard dri...

Page 153: ... the hard drive bays from the chassis 8 Remove the four screws that attach the power supply to the back of the computer chassis 9 Gather the power supply bundles that stem from the power supply for easy removal 1 screws 4 2 hard drive bays 1 2 ...

Page 154: ...s the front of the computer to free it from the securing tabs on the computer chassis 11 Slide the power supply toward the hard drive bay area so that it will clear the protruding lip of the chassis and lift the power supply from the computer 1 power supply screws 4 1 ...

Page 155: ...or hard drive bays see Installing a Hard Drive on page 110 5 Replace the optional hard drive fan if applicable see Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan on page 139 6 Reattach each of the DC power cables that were previously connected carefully rerouting them as you found them 7 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 160 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug th...

Page 156: ...2 3 power diagnostics hard drive and network activity LEDs 4 headphone connector 5 microphone connector 6 internal front panel I O connector 7 bottom LED connector 8 top LED connector 9 internal USB connector 10 power button connector 11 internal 1394 connector 12 internal audio interface connector 3 4 5 2 1 12 8 7 6 9 11 10 ...

Page 157: ... NOTICE Carefully note the routing of each cable before you disconnect it so that you are sure to re route cables correctly An incorrectly routed or a disconnected cable could lead to computer problems 4 Remove the processor airflow shroud see Removing the Liquid Cooling Assembly on page 128 5 Disconnect the front fan and the card fan from the system board 6 Unscrew the two screws that hold the pr...

Page 158: ... Cooling Assembly on page 131 8 Replace any full length expansion cards see Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards on page 97 that were uninstalled during removal of the I O panel 9 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 160 Battery CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide Replacing the...

Page 159: ...ct your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on 9 Enter system setup see System Setup on page 168 and restore the settings you recorded in step 1 10 Properly dispose of the old battery See the Product Information Guide for battery disposal information Removing the Computer Stand CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the...

Page 160: ...nd should be installed at all times to ensure maximum system stability Failure to install the stand could result in the computer tipping over potentially resulting in bodily injury or damage to the computer NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge and damage to internal components ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer...

Page 161: ...e latch forward to secure the cover 5 Carefully lift the rear of the computer and slide the stabilizing feet outward into the open position 6 With the help of an assistant carefully set the computer upright NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them...

Page 162: ...162 Removing and Installing Parts ...

Page 163: ...ory connectors four Memory capacities 512 MB 1 GB or 2 GB non ECC Minimum memory 1 GB Maximum memory 8 GB NOTE See Addressing Memory Configurations on page 91 to verify the amount of memory available to the operating system Computer Information Chipset Northbridge Southbridge NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI C55XE MCP55PXE DMA channels five Interrupt levels 24 BIOS chip NVRAM 4 Mb NIC integrated network int...

Page 164: ...nfiguration the PCI Express x1 card slot is not accessible for use Connector one x1 Connector size 36 pins Connector data width maximum 1 PCI Express lane Bus throughput x1 slot bidirectional speed 2 5 Gbps PCI Express SLOT7 Connector one x16 Connector size 164 pins Connector data width maximum 8 PCI Express lanes Bus throughput x16 slot bidirectional speed 20 Gbps PCI Express SLOT2 SLOT4 Connecto...

Page 165: ...l and two internal USB 2 0 compliant connectors System board connectors IDE drive one 40 pin connector Serial ATA six 7 pin connectors Floppy drive 34 pin connector Fan three 5 pin connectors Liquid cooling optional one 12 pin connector PCI three 124 pin connectors PCI Express x1 36 pin connector PCI Express x16 SLOT7 card length up to 17 8 cm 7 inches only 164 pin connector PCI Express x16 three ...

Page 166: ...tem board Front panel LEDs eight multi colored LEDs provide illumination for the front of the computer NOTE The color of the front panel LEDs can be adjusted in system setup see System Setup on page 168 Back panel LEDs two multi colored lights provide illumination for the I O panel on the back of the computer NOTE The color of the back panel LEDs can be adjusted in system setup see System Setup on...

Page 167: ...ure Operating 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Storage 40 to 65 C 40 to 149 F Relative humidity 20 to 80 noncondensing Maximum vibration Operating 0 25 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 0 5 octave min Storage 0 5 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 1 octave min Maximum shock Operating bottom half sine pulse with a change in velocity of 20 inches sec 50 8 cm sec Storage 27 G faired square wave with a velocity change of 200 inches sec 508 ...

Page 168: ...e your computer to work incorrectly Entering System Setup 1 Turn on or restart your computer 2 When the DELL logo appears press F2 immediately NOTE Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time To avoid possible keyboard failure press and release F2 in even intervals until the system setup screen appears If you wait too long and the operating syst...

Page 169: ...ation about your computer and make changes to your current settings Press the left and right arrow keys to highlight an option Press Enter to make that selection active and return to the Options List NOTE Not all settings listed in the Options Field are changeable Key Functions This field appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field System...

Page 170: ... system board Off A device attached to the interface is not usable On A device attached to the interface is usable RAID On A device attached to the interface is configured for RAID see About Your RAID Configuration on page 29 PATA Drives 0 through 1 On default Enables or disables drives attached to the ATA connectors on the system board and lists the controller details Off A device attached to the...

Page 171: ...les or disables the onboard PS 2 compatible mouse controller Off The PS 2 legacy mouse port is disabled On The PS 2 legacy mouse port is enabled LED Control Front Upper LED Adjusts the color of the upper front panel LEDs see Front and Back View of the Computer on page 13 Front Lower LED Adjusts the color of the lower front panel LEDs see Front and Back View of the Computer on page 13 Rear Panel LE...

Page 172: ...ncluding RAID settings SpeedStep Off default Specifies whether Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology is enabled for all supported processors in the system Off Disable Enhanced SpeedStep technology On Enable Enhanced SpeedStep technology Virtualization Off default Specifies whether a virtual machine monitor VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization Technolo...

Page 173: ...lly turn on the computer Off Do not use the Auto Power Time Everyday Turn the computer on every day at the time set in Auto Power Time Weekdays Turn the computer on Monday through Friday at the time set in Auto Power Time NOTE This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using a power strip or surge protector Auto Power Time Specifies the time to automatically turn on the computer Chan...

Page 174: ...ehavior Fastboot On default Enables or disables the option to speed up the boot process by skipping some compatibility tests Off Do not skip any steps in the boot process On Boot quickly Numlock Key On default Enables or disables the numerical and mathematical features of the rightmost bank of keys on the keyboard Off Right keypad keys function as arrows On Right keypad keys function as numbers PO...

Page 175: ...re that your device is bootable check the device documentation NOTE An error message is generated only after the computer attempts to boot from every device in the boot sequence and no operating system is found Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature for example to tell the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and U...

Page 176: ...you want to restore it 3 Press the up and down arrow keys to move through the list of devices 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device enabled devices have a checkmark 5 Press plus or minus to move a selected device up or down the list Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guid...

Page 177: ...ssword jumper pins in order to enable the password feature 10 Locate the 2 pin password jumper on the system board see System Board Components on page 89 and then reinstall the jumper plug to enable the password feature 11 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 160 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into t...

Page 178: ...oth dampened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners which may contain flammable substances Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to gently remove dust from the slots and holes on your computer and from between the keys on the keyboard NOTICE Do not wipe the display screen with any soap or alcohol solution Doing so may damage the antiglare coating To clean your monitor screen light...

Page 179: ...born dirt try using water or a diluted solution of water and mild soap You can also purchase commercial products that clean discs and provide some protection from dust fingerprints and scratches Cleaning products for CDs are safe to use on DVDs FCC Notices U S Only Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Federal Communications Commission FCC as Class B digital devices To determine which c...

Page 180: ... a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction manual may cause interference with radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television re...

Page 181: ...isted and your call will be routed appropriately For support by phone use the phone numbers and codes provided in the following table If you need assistance in determining which codes to use contact a local or an international operator NOTE The contact information provided was deemed correct at the time that this document went to print and is subject to change Country City International Access Cod...

Page 182: ... Online Support www dell com aw la techsupport dell com Technical Support Customer Service Sales toll free 800 1578 Australia Sydney International Access Code 0011 Country Code 61 City Code 2 Online Support support ap dell com support ap dell com contactus Technical Support Technical Support for XPS computers only toll free 1300 790 877 Home and Home Office toll free 1300 655 533 Medium and Large ...

Page 183: ...toll free 1 866 874 3038 Barbados Online Support www dell com bb la techsupport dell com Technical Support Customer Service Sales 1 800 534 3142 Belgium Brussels International Access Code 00 Country Code 32 City Code 2 Online Support support euro dell com Technical Support for XPS computers only 02 481 92 96 General Support 02 481 92 88 General Support Fax 02 481 92 95 Customer Service 02 713 15 6...

Page 184: ... 0800 970 3390 British Virgin Islands Technical Support Customer Service Sales toll free 1 866 278 6820 Brunei Country Code 673 Technical Support Penang Malaysia 604 633 4966 Customer Service Penang Malaysia 604 633 3101 or toll free 801 1012 Transaction Sales Penang Malaysia 604 633 3101 or toll free 801 1012 Country City International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type Area Codes Lo...

Page 185: ...Business Government toll free 1 800 387 5757 Printers Projectors Televisions Handheld Digital Jukebox and Wireless 1 877 335 5767 Sales Home and Home Office Sales toll free 1 800 999 3355 Small Business toll free 1 800 387 5752 Medium Large Business Government toll free 1 800 387 5755 Spare Parts and Extended Service 1 866 440 3355 Cayman Islands Online Support la techsupport dell com Technical Su...

Page 186: ...free 800 858 2222 Preferred Accounts Division toll free 800 858 2557 Large Corporate Accounts GCP toll free 800 858 2055 Large Corporate Accounts Key Accounts toll free 800 858 2628 Large Corporate Accounts North toll free 800 858 2999 Large Corporate Accounts North Government and Education toll free 800 858 2955 Large Corporate Accounts East toll free 800 858 2020 Large Corporate Accounts East Go...

Page 187: ...vice 3287 5505 Switchboard Relational 3287 1200 Switchboard Fax Relational 3287 1201 Switchboard Home Small Business 3287 5000 Switchboard Fax Home Small Business 3287 5001 Dominica Online Support www dell com dm la techsupport dell com Technical Support Customer Service Sales toll free 1 866 278 6821 Dominican Republic Online Support www dell com do la techsupport dell com Technical Support Custo...

Page 188: ...tional Access Code 00 Country Code 33 City Codes 1 4 Online Support support euro dell com Technical Support for XPS computers only 0825 387 129 Home and Small Business Technical Support 0825 387 270 Customer Service 0825 823 833 Switchboard 0825 004 700 Switchboard calls from outside of France 04 99 75 40 00 Sales 0825 004 700 Fax 0825 004 701 Fax calls from outside of France 04 99 75 40 01 Corpor...

Page 189: ...s Code 00 Country Code 30 Online Support support euro dell com Technical Support 00800 44 14 95 18 Gold Service Technical Support 00800 44 14 00 83 Switchboard 2108129810 Gold Service Switchboard 2108129811 Sales 2108129800 Fax 2108129812 Grenada Online Support www dell com gd la techsupport dell com Technical Support Customer Service Sales toll free 1 866 540 3355 Guatemala Online Support www del...

Page 190: ...ion 00852 2969 3191 Technical Support Servers and Storage 00852 2969 3196 Technical Support Projectors PDAs Switches Routers etc 00852 3416 0906 Customer Service 00852 3416 0910 Large Corporate Accounts 00852 3416 0907 Global Customer Programs 00852 3416 0908 Medium Business Division 00852 3416 0912 Home and Small Business Division 00852 2969 3105 Country City International Access Code Country Cod...

Page 191: ...free 1800 425 8045 Gold Support Only E mail eec_ap dell com Phone Numbers 080 25068033 or your city STD code 60003355 or toll free 1 800 425 9045 XPS Support Only E mail Indiaxps_AP dell com Phone Numbers 080 25068066 or toll free 1 800 425 2066 Customer Service Home and Small Business India_care_HSB dell com toll free 1800 4254051 Large Corporate Accounts India_care_REL dell com toll free 1800 42...

Page 192: ...Business 1850 200 646 Large Business 1850 200 646 Sales E mail Dell_IRL_Outlet dell com Customer Service Home and Small Business 01 204 4014 Business greater than 200 employees 1850 200 982 General Fax Sales Fax 01 204 0103 Switchboard 01 204 4444 U K Customer Service dial within U K only 0870 906 0010 Corporate Customer Service dial within U K only 0870 907 4499 U K Sales dial within U K only 087...

Page 193: ...1 13 Switchboard 02 696 821 12 Corporate Technical Support 02 577 826 90 Customer Service 02 577 825 55 Fax 02 575 035 30 Switchboard 02 577 821 Jamaica Online Support la techsupport dell com Technical Support Customer Service Sales dial from within Jamaica only 1 800 440 9205 Country City International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type Area Codes Local Numbers and Toll Free Numbers ...

Page 194: ...al Support outside of Japan PowerApp PowerEdge PowerConnect and PowerVault 81 44 556 4162 Technical Support Projectors PDAs Printers Routers toll free 0120 981 690 Technical Support outside of Japan Projectors PDAs Printers Routers 81 44 556 3468 Faxbox Service 044 556 3490 24 Hour Automated Order Status Service 044 556 3801 Customer Service 044 556 4240 Business Sales Division up to 400 employees...

Page 195: ...ss Code 00 Country Code 352 Online Support support euro dell com Support 342 08 08 075 Home Small Business Sales 32 0 2 713 15 96 Corporate Sales 26 25 77 81 Customer Service 32 0 2 481 91 19 Fax 26 25 77 82 Malaysia Penang International Access Code 00 Country Code 60 City Code 4 Online Support support ap dell com Technical Support XPS computers only toll free 1 800 885 784 Technical Support Dell ...

Page 196: ...rt support euro dell com Technical Support for XPS computers only 020 674 45 94 Technical Support 020 674 45 00 Technical Support Fax 020 674 47 66 Home Small Business Customer Service 020 674 42 00 Relational Customer Service 020 674 4325 Home Small Business Sales 020 674 55 00 Relational Sales 020 674 50 00 Home Small Business Sales Fax 020 674 47 75 Relational Sales Fax 020 674 47 50 Switchboar...

Page 197: ...line Support www dell com pe la techsupport dell com Technical Support Customer Service Sales 0800 50 669 Poland Warsaw International Access Code 011 Country Code 48 City Code 22 Online Support support euro dell com pl_support_tech dell com Customer Service Phone 57 95 700 Customer Service 57 95 999 Sales 57 95 999 Customer Service Fax 57 95 806 Reception Desk Fax 57 95 998 Switchboard 57 95 999 P...

Page 198: ...53 Singapore Singapore International Access Code 005 Country Code 65 NOTE The phone numbers in this section should be called from within Singapore or Malaysia only Online Support support ap dell com Technical Support XPS computers only toll free 1800 394 7464 Technical Support Dimension Inspiron and Electronics and Accessories toll free 1 800 394 7430 Technical Support OptiPlex Latitude and Dell P...

Page 199: ...11 709 7707 Sales 011 709 7700 Fax 011 706 0495 Switchboard 011 709 7700 Southeast Asian and Pacific Countries Technical Support Customer Service and Sales Penang Malaysia 604 633 4810 Spain Madrid International Access Code 00 Country Code 34 City Code 91 Online Support support euro dell com Home and Small Business Technical Support 902 100 130 Customer Service 902 118 540 Sales 902 118 541 Switch...

Page 200: ...nd Small Business 0844 811 411 Technical Support Corporate 0844 822 844 Customer Service Home and Small Business 0848 802 202 Customer Service Corporate 0848 821 721 Main 0848 335 599 Fax 022 799 01 90 Sales 022 799 01 01 Taiwan International Access Code 002 Country Code 886 Online Support support ap dell com support dell com cn email Technical Support XPS computers only toll free 0080 186 3085 Te...

Page 201: ...ion 7 Corporate Sales toll free 1800 006 009 Transaction Sales toll free 1800 006 006 Trinidad Tobago Online Support www dell com tt la techsupport dell com Technical Support Customer Service Sales toll free 1 888 799 5908 Turks and Caicos Islands Online Support www dell com tc la techsupport dell com Technical Support Customer Service Sales toll free 1 877 441 4735 Country City International Acce...

Page 202: ...00 employees 0870 906 0010 Global Accounts 01344 373 186 Central Government 01344 373 193 Local Government Education 01344 373 199 Health 01344 373 194 Technical Support XPS Computers Only 0870 366 4180 Corporate Preferred Accounts PCA 1000 employees 0870 908 0500 Other Dell Products 0870 353 0800 General Home and Small Business Fax 0870 907 4006 Uruguay Online Support www dell com uy la techsuppo...

Page 203: ... Players toll free 1 877 459 7298 Customer Service toll free 1 800 624 9897 Automated Order Status toll free 1 800 433 9014 Small Business toll free 1 800 456 3355 Medium and Large Business toll free 1 877 671 3355 State and Local Government toll free 1 800 981 3355 Federal Government toll free 1 800 727 1100 Healthcare toll free 1 800 274 1550 K 12 Education toll free 1 888 977 3355 Higher Educat...

Page 204: ...tomer Service Sales toll free 1 877 702 4360 Venezuela Online Support www dell com ve la techsupport dell com Technical Support Customer Service Sales 0800 100 4752 Country City International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type Area Codes Local Numbers and Toll Free Numbers Web and E mail Address ...

Page 205: ... management console ASF is designed to be platform and operating system independent B battery life span The length of time years during which a portable computer battery is able to be depleted and recharged battery operating time The length of time minutes or hours that a portable computer battery powers the computer BIOS basic input output system A program or utility that serves as an interface b...

Page 206: ...iscs multiple times but you can write to CD R discs only once clock speed The speed given in MHz that indicates how fast computer components that are connected to the system bus operate CMOS A type of electronic circuit Computers use a small amount of battery powered CMOS memory to hold date time and system setup options COA Certificate of Authenticity The Windows alpha numeric code located on a s...

Page 207: ...e data cannot be erased or written over DVD RW DVD rewritable A rewritable version of a DVD Data can be written to a DVD RW disc and then erased and written over rewritten DVD RW technology is different from DVD RW technology DVD RW drive drive that can read DVDs and most CD media and write to DVD RW rewritable DVDs discs DVI digital video interface A standard for digital transmission between a co...

Page 208: ...processor and RAM FTP file transfer protocol A standard Internet protocol used to exchange files between computers connected to the Internet G G gravity A measurement of weight and force GB gigabyte A measurement of data storage that equals 1024 MB 1 073 741 824 bytes When used to refer to hard drive storage the term is often rounded to 1 000 000 000 bytes GHz gigahertz A measurement of frequency ...

Page 209: ... a specific device so that the device can communicate with the processor Each device connection must be assigned an IRQ Although two devices can share the same IRQ assignment you cannot operate both devices simultaneously ISP Internet service provider A company that allows you to access its host server to connect directly to the Internet send and receive e mail and access websites The ISP typicall...

Page 210: ...communication NICs The Mini Card is functionally equivalent to a standard PCI expansion card modem A device that allows your computer to communicate with other computers over analog telephone lines Three types of modems include external PC Card and internal You typically use your modem to connect to the Internet and exchange e mail module bay See media bay MP megapixel A measure of image resolutio...

Page 211: ...and executes program instructions Sometimes the processor is referred to as the CPU central processing unit PS 2 personal system 2 A type of connector for attaching a PS 2 compatible keyboard mouse or keypad PXE pre boot execution environment A WfM Wired for Management standard that allows networked computers that do not have an operating system to be configured and started remotely R RAID redunda...

Page 212: ...hnical support setup program A program that is used to install and configure hardware and software The setup exe or install exe program comes with most Windows software packages Setup program differs from system setup shortcut An icon that provides quick access to frequently used programs files folders and drives When you place a shortcut on your Windows desktop and double click the icon you can o...

Page 213: ... inside the module bay of a portable computer to reduce the weight of the computer U UAC user account control Microsoft Windows Vista security feature that when enabled provides an added layer of security between user accounts and access to operating system settings UMA unified memory allocation System memory dynamically allocated to video UPS uninterruptible power supply A backup power source use...

Page 214: ...oximate capacity of a battery For example a 66 WHr battery can supply 66 W of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours wallpaper The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop Change your wallpaper through the Windows Control Panel You can also scan in your favorite picture and make it wallpaper WLAN wireless local area network A series of interconnected computers that communicate with each ...

Page 215: ...nter subwoofer LFE 18 headphone 15 18 IEEE 15 18 keyboard 17 line in 18 line out 18 mouse 17 network adapter 17 power 16 sound 18 USB 15 18 contacting Dell 181 cooling 49 copying BDs 40 general information 38 how to 39 copying CDs helpful tips 40 how to 39 copying DVDs general information 38 helpful tips 40 how to 39 cover closing 160 CPU overclocking 49 D Dell contacting 179 181 support site 11 D...

Page 216: ... activity light 15 problems 54 hardware beep codes 69 conflicts 83 Dell Diagnostics 72 drives RAID configuration 29 Hardware Troubleshooter 83 headphone connector 15 18 Help and Support 11 helpful tips 40 hibernate mode 45 47 I IEEE connectors 15 18 IEEE 1394 problems 57 installing parts before you begin 85 recommended tools 85 turning off your computer 85 Internet problems 55 IRQ conflicts 83 K k...

Page 217: ...2 reinstalling Windows Vista 78 reinstalling Windows XP 78 optical drive 123 problems 54 overclocking 49 172 P password clearing 176 jumper 176 PC Restore 80 performance 49 phone numbers 181 power button 14 connector 16 hibernate mode 45 47 light 14 options 45 power continued options schemes 46 problems 61 sleep mode 47 standby mode 44 power light 65 conditions 61 power options properties 45 print...

Page 218: ...de about 47 software conflicts 83 problems 58 59 sound problems 63 volume 63 sound connectors center subwoofer LFE 18 line in 18 line out 18 speaker problems 63 volume 63 specifications computer information 163 connectors 165 controls and lights 165 drives 165 environmental 167 expansion bus 164 memory 163 physical 167 specifications continued power 166 processor 163 technical 163 video 163 164 st...

Page 219: ...y Image Restore 80 Help and Support 11 hibernate mode 47 Network Setup Wizard 42 reinstalling 78 sleep mode 47 System Restore 78 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 76 Help and Support 11 hibernate mode 45 Network Setup Wizard 42 PC Restore 80 reinstalling 78 standby mode 44 System Restore 78 wizards Network Setup Wizard 42 ...

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