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Dell™ Dimension™ XPS headphone connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) IEEE 1394 connector serial port parallel port keyboard connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) VGA video connector PCI card (4), PCI Express x1 card (1), PCI Express x16 card (1) slots fans (2) *Not present on all computers. fans (2) diagnostic lights mouse connector cover latch release network adapter connector TV-OUT connector* DVI video connector sound card connectors security cable slot padlock ring modem connector power connector Model WHL www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Dimension™ XPS headphone connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) IEEE 1394 connector serial port parallel port keyboard connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) VGA video connector PCI card (4), PCI Express x1 card (1), PCI Express x16 card (1) slots fans (2) *Not present on all computers. fans (2) diagnostic lights mouse connector cover latch release network adapter connector TV-OUT connector* DVI video connector sound card connectors security cable slot padlock ring modem connector power connector Model WHL www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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... from speakers 48 No sound from headphones 49 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 56 Drivers 59 What Is a Driver... 59 Identifying Drivers 59 Reinstalling Drivers 60 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 61 Creating a Restore Point 62 Restoring the ...
... from speakers 48 No sound from headphones 49 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 56 Drivers 59 What Is a Driver... 59 Identifying Drivers 59 Reinstalling Drivers 60 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 61 Creating a Restore Point 62 Restoring the ...
Owner's Manual
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... of them must have a VGA connector. Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. If the integrated video connector is covered by a cap, do not connect either two monitors (each with a VGA connector), one monitor with a VGA connector and one... the procedures in this section, follow these instructions to save the new front-panel light color setting. NOTE: If your computer has integrated video, do not remove the cap to connect the monitor or the monitor will not function. 2 Connect one monitor with your monitors. NOTE:...
... of them must have a VGA connector. Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. If the integrated video connector is covered by a cap, do not connect either two monitors (each with a VGA connector), one monitor with a VGA connector and one... the procedures in this section, follow these instructions to save the new front-panel light color setting. NOTE: If your computer has integrated video, do not remove the cap to connect the monitor or the monitor will not function. 2 Connect one monitor with your monitors. NOTE:...
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... the back of the computer. 3 Connect the other end of the S-video cable to your TV. 4 Connect the VGA or DVI monitor as described above on page 16. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Connect the other monitor to the DVI (white) connector on... the back of the computer. Connecting a TV NOTE: To connect a TV to the S-video input connector on your computer, you must purchase an S-video cable, which is not included with ...
... the back of the computer. 3 Connect the other end of the S-video cable to your TV. 4 Connect the VGA or DVI monitor as described above on page 16. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Connect the other monitor to the DVI (white) connector on... the back of the computer. Connecting a TV NOTE: To connect a TV to the S-video input connector on your computer, you must purchase an S-video cable, which is not included with ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com PCI Express Cards PCI Express is 133 MB/s in one direction at a time. • Prioritization of PCI Express technology include: • Greater available bandwidth - Activities such as video conferencing and web camera functions can be automatically prioritized ...through the device software to reduce latency. 36 Optimizing Performance Some benefits of service - PCI Express bus bandwidth is 250 MB/s in each PCI Express card operates on its own channel. The dimensions...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com PCI Express Cards PCI Express is 133 MB/s in one direction at a time. • Prioritization of PCI Express technology include: • Greater available bandwidth - Activities such as video conferencing and web camera functions can be automatically prioritized ...through the device software to reduce latency. 36 Optimizing Performance Some benefits of service - PCI Express bus bandwidth is 250 MB/s in each PCI Express card operates on its own channel. The dimensions...
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... documentation for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I N G S - ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE 50 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a graphics extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is defective. • Swap...
... documentation for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I N G S - ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE 50 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a graphics extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is defective. • Swap...
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...-speed serial multimedia devices, such as joysticks or cameras. Use the microphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View (Doors Open) 1 2 3 4 1 headphone connector 2 microphone connector 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 IEEE 1394... connector Use the headphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that you connect occasionally, such as digital video cameras. 70 Removing ...
...-speed serial multimedia devices, such as joysticks or cameras. Use the microphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View (Doors Open) 1 2 3 4 1 headphone connector 2 microphone connector 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 IEEE 1394... connector Use the headphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that you connect occasionally, such as digital video cameras. 70 Removing ...
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... a mouse to the parallel connector. If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into the VGA connector on the computer. 6 VGA video connector If your monitor has a DVI connector, plug it into the DVI connector on page 53. 15 keyboard connector If you have a standard...have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector. 16 mouse connector Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 DVI video connector If your monitor has a DVI connector, plug it into the DVI connector on the diagnostic code. Use the pink microphone connector to...
... a mouse to the parallel connector. If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into the VGA connector on the computer. 6 VGA video connector If your monitor has a DVI connector, plug it into the DVI connector on page 53. 15 keyboard connector If you have a standard...have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector. 16 mouse connector Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 DVI video connector If your monitor has a DVI connector, plug it into the DVI connector on the diagnostic code. Use the pink microphone connector to...
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... Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC System clock Video Type Intel® Pentium® 4 with HT Technology NOTE: Not all Pentium 4 processors support Hyper-Threading technology. 512 KB, 1 MB, or 2 MB 400- and 533...
... Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC System clock Video Type Intel® Pentium® 4 with HT Technology NOTE: Not all Pentium 4 processors support Hyper-Threading technology. 512 KB, 1 MB, or 2 MB 400- and 533...
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... 5-pin connector four 120-pin connectors 36-pin connector 164-pin connector 4-pin connector push button green light - Connectors External connectors: Serial Parallel IEEE 1394 Video Network adapter PS/2 (keyboard and mouse) USB Audio System board connectors: Primary IDE drive Serial ATA Floppy drive Fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI Express...
... 5-pin connector four 120-pin connectors 36-pin connector 164-pin connector 4-pin connector push button green light - Connectors External connectors: Serial Parallel IEEE 1394 Video Network adapter PS/2 (keyboard and mouse) USB Audio System board connectors: Primary IDE drive Serial ATA Floppy drive Fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI Express...
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... designation (COM1 or COM3). This option locks the system password field with the System Password option. www.dell.com | support.dell.com LPT Port Mode LPT Port Address LPT Port DMA Serial Port #1 Video Primary Video Performance HyperThreading Performance Security Admin Password System Password Password Status Identifies and defines the parallel port settings. This...
... designation (COM1 or COM3). This option locks the system password field with the System Password option. www.dell.com | support.dell.com LPT Port Mode LPT Port Address LPT Port DMA Serial Port #1 Video Primary Video Performance HyperThreading Performance Security Admin Password System Password Password Status Identifies and defines the parallel port settings. This...
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... sound, 72 surround, 72 TV-OUT, 71 USB, 70, 72 VGA, 72 video, 72 copying CDs and DVDs, 28 cover closing, 114 cover release latch, 71 opening, 73 D Dell contacting, 129 Dell Solution Center, 9 support policy, 127 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 56 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 53 Index 149 Index A audio.
... sound, 72 surround, 72 TV-OUT, 71 USB, 70, 72 VGA, 72 video, 72 copying CDs and DVDs, 28 cover closing, 114 cover release latch, 71 opening, 73 D Dell contacting, 129 Dell Solution Center, 9 support policy, 127 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 56 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 53 Index 149 Index A audio.
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... 71 type, 115 Product Information Guide, 10 Program Compatibility Wizard, 43 R RAID configuring, 17 regulatory information, 10 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 ResourceCD, 9, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 56 S safety instructions, 10 SATA. See monitor serial connectors, 72 serial ATA, 90 Service Tag, 10 settings system...117 drives, 116 environmental, 119 expansion bus, 116 memory, 115 physical, 118 power, 118 processor, 115 technical, 115 video, 115 standby mode, 31 support contacting Dell, 129 policy, 127 support website, 11 system board, 75 system board components, 75 152 Index See serial ATA scanner...
... 71 type, 115 Product Information Guide, 10 Program Compatibility Wizard, 43 R RAID configuring, 17 regulatory information, 10 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 ResourceCD, 9, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 56 S safety instructions, 10 SATA. See monitor serial connectors, 72 serial ATA, 90 Service Tag, 10 settings system...117 drives, 116 environmental, 119 expansion bus, 116 memory, 115 physical, 118 power, 118 processor, 115 technical, 115 video, 115 standby mode, 31 support contacting Dell, 129 policy, 127 support website, 11 system board, 75 system board components, 75 152 Index See serial ATA scanner...
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...system setup, 119 entering, 120 options, 121 screens, 120 T technical support policy, 127 transferring information to a new computer, 26 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 61 tips, 37 TV connect..., 15-16, 71 U USB booting to devices, 124 connectors, 70, 72 V VGA connector, 72 video connector, 72 problems, 50 volume adjusting, 48 W warranty information, 10 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 60 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 11...
...system setup, 119 entering, 120 options, 121 screens, 120 T technical support policy, 127 transferring information to a new computer, 26 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 61 tips, 37 TV connect..., 15-16, 71 U USB booting to devices, 124 connectors, 70, 72 V VGA connector, 72 video connector, 72 problems, 50 volume adjusting, 48 W warranty information, 10 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 60 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 11...
Service Manual
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... (2) For optimal cooling, two processor fans are provided. A click indicates that the network cable has been securely attached. If you connect occasionally, such as digital video cameras. Do not block the vents. 2 cover latch release To open the computer, lay the computer on the back panel of your computer. It is...
... (2) For optimal cooling, two processor fans are provided. A click indicates that the network cable has been securely attached. If you connect occasionally, such as digital video cameras. Do not block the vents. 2 cover latch release To open the computer, lay the computer on the back panel of your computer. It is...
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...you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. It is running the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or Windows XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have been installed on the computer. 7 security cable slot Use a security cable with integrated amplifiers...USB 2.0 connectors (6) Use the back USB connectors for any attached devices before you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. 6 VGA video connector If your computer. 8 sound card connectors (5) l Line-in connector - If your subwoofer. 9 padlock ring 10 optional modem connector ...
...you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. It is running the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or Windows XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have been installed on the computer. 7 security cable slot Use a security cable with integrated amplifiers...USB 2.0 connectors (6) Use the back USB connectors for any attached devices before you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. 6 VGA video connector If your computer. 8 sound card connectors (5) l Line-in connector - If your subwoofer. 9 padlock ring 10 optional modem connector ...
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... 925X Express eight 24 4 Mb Integrated network interface capable of memory available to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Service Manual Processor Microprocessor type Cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address ...Computer Information Chip set DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC System clock Video Type Expansion Bus Bus type ...
... 925X Express eight 24 4 Mb Integrated network interface capable of memory available to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Service Manual Processor Microprocessor type Cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address ...Computer Information Chip set DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC System clock Video Type Expansion Bus Bus type ...
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... drive, DVD-RW drive, and DVD and CD-RW combo drive two bays for 1-inch high hard drives Connectors External connectors: Serial Parallel IEEE 1394 Video Network adapter PS/2 (keyboard and mouse) USB Audio System board connectors: Primary IDE drive Serial ATA Floppy drive Fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI Express...
... drive, DVD-RW drive, and DVD and CD-RW combo drive two bays for 1-inch high hard drives Connectors External connectors: Serial Parallel IEEE 1394 Video Network adapter PS/2 (keyboard and mouse) USB Audio System board connectors: Primary IDE drive Serial ATA Floppy drive Fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI Express...
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... Interrupt vector loading failure 3-2-4 Keyboard Controller Test failure 3-3-1 NVRAM power loss 3-3-2 NVRAM configuration 3-3-4 Video Memory Test failure 3-4-1 Screen initialization failure 3-4-2 Screen retrace failure 3-4-3 Search for video ROM failure 4-2-1 No time tick 4-2-2 Shutdown failure 4-2-3 Gate A20 failure 4-2-4 Unexpected interrupt in protected...you receive this message after you received is incorrect or the battery charge may be low. See "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program is not listed in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical ...
... Interrupt vector loading failure 3-2-4 Keyboard Controller Test failure 3-3-1 NVRAM power loss 3-3-2 NVRAM configuration 3-3-4 Video Memory Test failure 3-4-1 Screen initialization failure 3-4-2 Screen retrace failure 3-4-3 Search for video ROM failure 4-2-1 No time tick 4-2-2 Shutdown failure 4-2-3 Gate A20 failure 4-2-4 Unexpected interrupt in protected...you receive this message after you received is incorrect or the battery charge may be low. See "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program is not listed in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical ...
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... running in the Power Management menu) is only available if a chassis intrusion has been reported. Factory default is primary when two video controllers are : l S1 - Video Primary Video This setting specifies which video controller is On. This option provides restricted access to the computer's system setup program in the same way that it so...
... running in the Power Management menu) is only available if a chassis intrusion has been reported. Factory default is primary when two video controllers are : l S1 - Video Primary Video This setting specifies which video controller is On. This option provides restricted access to the computer's system setup program in the same way that it so...