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...is a registered trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association; Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document to... indicates important information that helps you how to hardware or loss of Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel is a registered trademark and Core is subject to change...you make better use of Intel Corporation; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is strictly ...
...is a registered trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association; Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document to... indicates important information that helps you how to hardware or loss of Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel is a registered trademark and Core is subject to change...you make better use of Intel Corporation; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is strictly ...
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Contents Finding Information 11 1 About Your Computer 17 Front View of the Computer 17 Back View of the Computer 19 Front-Panel Connectors 20 Back-Panel Connectors 21 2 Setting Up Your Computer 25 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 25 Connecting to the Internet 27 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 28 Transferring Information to a New Computer 29 Microsoft® Windows® XP 30 Windows Vista 33 Setting Up a Printer 33 Printer Cable 34 Connecting a USB Printer 34 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 11 1 About Your Computer 17 Front View of the Computer 17 Back View of the Computer 19 Front-Panel Connectors 20 Back-Panel Connectors 21 2 Setting Up Your Computer 25 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 25 Connecting to the Internet 27 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 28 Transferring Information to a New Computer 29 Microsoft® Windows® XP 30 Windows Vista 33 Setting Up a Printer 33 Printer Cable 34 Connecting a USB Printer 34 Contents 3
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... Display Settings 37 Power Protection Devices 37 Surge Protectors 37 Line Conditioners 38 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 38 Power Management 38 Power Management Options in Windows XP 38 Power Management Options in Windows Vista 42 3 Using Multimedia 43 Playing CDs or DVDs 43 Copying CDs and DVDs 45 How to Copy a CD...
... Display Settings 37 Power Protection Devices 37 Surge Protectors 37 Line Conditioners 38 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 38 Power Management 38 Power Management Options in Windows XP 38 Power Management Options in Windows Vista 42 3 Using Multimedia 43 Playing CDs or DVDs 43 Copying CDs and DVDs 45 How to Copy a CD...
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Component Video and Standard Audio 57 Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 59 Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones. . . . . 62 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 63 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 64 Instructions for Setting Up a Device With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 66 4 About RAID Configurations 67 RAID Level 0 Configuration 67 RAID Level 1 Configuration 68 Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID 69 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode . . . . . 69 Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility 70 Using Nvidia MediaShield 71 Creating a RAID Array 71 ...
Component Video and Standard Audio 57 Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 59 Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones. . . . . 62 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 63 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 64 Instructions for Setting Up a Device With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 66 4 About RAID Configurations 67 RAID Level 0 Configuration 67 RAID Level 1 Configuration 68 Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID 69 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode . . . . . 69 Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility 70 Using Nvidia MediaShield 71 Creating a RAID Array 71 ...
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6 System Setup 77 Overview 77 Entering System Setup 77 System Setup Screens 77 System Setup Options 79 Boot Sequence 82 Option Settings 82 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 82 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 83 7 Clearing Passwords and CMOS Settings 85 Clearing Passwords 85 Clearing CMOS Settings 87 Flashing the BIOS 88 8 Troubleshooting Tools 89 Power Lights 89 Beep Codes 90 System Messages 93 Hardware Troubleshooter 95 6 Contents
6 System Setup 77 Overview 77 Entering System Setup 77 System Setup Screens 77 System Setup Options 79 Boot Sequence 82 Option Settings 82 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 82 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 83 7 Clearing Passwords and CMOS Settings 85 Clearing Passwords 85 Clearing CMOS Settings 87 Flashing the BIOS 88 8 Troubleshooting Tools 89 Power Lights 89 Beep Codes 90 System Messages 93 Hardware Troubleshooter 95 6 Contents
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... When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 95 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 96 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 97 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 98 9 Troubleshooting 101 Battery Problems 101 Drive Problems 102 Error Messages 103 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 104 Keyboard Problems 105 Lockups and ...
... When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 95 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 96 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 97 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 98 9 Troubleshooting 101 Battery Problems 101 Drive Problems 102 Error Messages 103 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 104 Keyboard Problems 105 Lockups and ...
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Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems 121 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 122 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 124 Using the Operating System Media 127 11 Specifications 129 12 Getting Help 135... Order-Status Service 137 Problems With Your Order 137 Product Information 138 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . 138 Before You Call 139 Contacting Dell 141 8 Contents
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems 121 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 122 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 124 Using the Operating System Media 127 11 Specifications 129 12 Getting Help 135... Order-Status Service 137 Problems With Your Order 137 Product Information 138 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . 138 Before You Call 139 Contacting Dell 141 8 Contents
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...already installed on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95. You can be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to your computer or advanced technical-...Here • A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers and Utilities Media • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. To run the Dell Diagnostics, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not...
...already installed on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95. You can be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to your computer or advanced technical-...Here • A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers and Utilities Media • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. To run the Dell Diagnostics, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not...
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What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram 12 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram 12 Finding Information
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...; Windows® License NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License labels are located on the License Label if you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. • Use the product key on your operating...
...; Windows® License NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License labels are located on the License Label if you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. • Use the product key on your operating...
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...operating system • Customer Care - If you should also reinstall the DSS utility. DSS is necessary for your Dell computer. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your region or business courses, frequently asked questions segment to view the ... updates for your operating system and support for your computer. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to your configuration. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Computer documentation, details on . Find It Here • Solutions - Utility, and click Download Now. 6 Click Run ...
...operating system • Customer Care - If you should also reinstall the DSS utility. DSS is necessary for your Dell computer. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your region or business courses, frequently asked questions segment to view the ... updates for your operating system and support for your computer. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to your configuration. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Computer documentation, details on . Find It Here • Solutions - Utility, and click Download Now. 6 Click Run ...
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...or click the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows Help and Support Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of accessing the Welcome Center is to have it appear every time... you use the computer for different people • How to transfer files and settings from another computer • How to use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Welcome ...
...or click the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows Help and Support Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of accessing the Welcome Center is to have it appear every time... you use the computer for different people • How to transfer files and settings from another computer • How to use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Welcome ...
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After you ordered. 16 Finding Information NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on page 122 in your User's Guide or Owner's Manual. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on the operating system you ...
After you ordered. 16 Finding Information NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on page 122 in your User's Guide or Owner's Manual. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on the operating system you ...
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Use the optical drive to play a CD/DVD. This panel covers the optical drive. About Your Computer 17 About Your Computer Front View of the Computer 1 2 10 3 9 4 5 6 8 7 1 front-panel LEDs (3) 2 optical-drive panel Multi-colored lights provide illumination for the front of the computer.
Use the optical drive to play a CD/DVD. This panel covers the optical drive. About Your Computer 17 About Your Computer Front View of the Computer 1 2 10 3 9 4 5 6 8 7 1 front-panel LEDs (3) 2 optical-drive panel Multi-colored lights provide illumination for the front of the computer.
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3 optional optical-drive bay 4 FlexBay drive 5 front I/O connectors 6 power button 7 front-panel LEDs (4) 8 power light 9 FlexBay drive eject button 10 optical drive panel eject button (2) Supports an optical drive. Supports a floppy drive, a Media Card Reader, or an additional hard drive. Plug USB and other devices into a power-saving state (see "Power Management" on the computer. NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. The power light illuminates or remains solid to place it is...
3 optional optical-drive bay 4 FlexBay drive 5 front I/O connectors 6 power button 7 front-panel LEDs (4) 8 power light 9 FlexBay drive eject button 10 optical drive panel eject button (2) Supports an optical drive. Supports a floppy drive, a Media Card Reader, or an additional hard drive. Plug USB and other devices into a power-saving state (see "Power Management" on the computer. NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. The power light illuminates or remains solid to place it is...
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Plug USB and other devices into the appropriate connectors (see "Power Lights" on page 21). Front-Panel Connectors 1 23 4 20 About Your Computer Insert the power cable. Indicates power availability for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. 1 power supply test switch 2 power supply diagnostic LED 3 card slots 4 back I/O connectors 5 power connector Used to test the power supply. The appearance of this connector may differ from what is not working. Indicates no power available for power supply. • Green light - NOTE: Some connector slots support full-length ...
Plug USB and other devices into the appropriate connectors (see "Power Lights" on page 21). Front-Panel Connectors 1 23 4 20 About Your Computer Insert the power cable. Indicates power availability for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. 1 power supply test switch 2 power supply diagnostic LED 3 card slots 4 back I/O connectors 5 power connector Used to test the power supply. The appearance of this connector may differ from what is not working. Indicates no power available for power supply. • Green light - NOTE: Some connector slots support full-length ...
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1 IEEE 1394 connector Use the optional IEEE 1394 connector for high-speed data devices such as printers and keyboards. Back-Panel Connectors 1 234 5 6 7 8 9 14 13 12 11 10 About Your Computer 21 NOTE: It is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" on page 77 for devices that typically remain connected, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. 2 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a ...
1 IEEE 1394 connector Use the optional IEEE 1394 connector for high-speed data devices such as printers and keyboards. Back-Panel Connectors 1 234 5 6 7 8 9 14 13 12 11 10 About Your Computer 21 NOTE: It is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" on page 77 for devices that typically remain connected, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. 2 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a ...
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Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on state. 4 network adapter connector To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to either a network jack or your network or broadband device. and extranet). A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - A high volume of the computer when setting up multiple network connections (such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. 3 network activity light The network activity light is on (flashing)...
Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on state. 4 network adapter connector To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to either a network jack or your network or broadband device. and extranet). A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - A high volume of the computer when setting up multiple network connections (such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. 3 network activity light The network activity light is on (flashing)...
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Use the (green) line-out connector to attach a single subwoofer. Use the (orange) subwoofer connector to attach headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to the main speakers in digital surround sound audio schemes, carries only low frequency information of 80 Hz and below. Plug a standard PS/2 keyboard into a sound or telephony program. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. Use the (pink) microphone connector to transmit digital audio without going through an analog audio conversion ...
Use the (green) line-out connector to attach a single subwoofer. Use the (orange) subwoofer connector to attach headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to the main speakers in digital surround sound audio schemes, carries only low frequency information of 80 Hz and below. Plug a standard PS/2 keyboard into a sound or telephony program. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. Use the (pink) microphone connector to transmit digital audio without going through an analog audio conversion ...