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Contents 1 Finding Information 7 2 Setting up Your Computer 9 Front and Back View of the Computer 9 Front View 9 Front I/O Connectors 12 Back View 13 Back I/O Connectors 14 Setting up the Computer 17 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 18 Connecting to a Network 20 3 System Configuration 21 Network Configuration (XPS 730 Only 21 Network Advanced Features 21 Graphics Configuration 22 Multiple Displays 22 NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies . . . . 23 4 Optimizing Performance 25 System Setup Based Performance Tuning 25 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 7 2 Setting up Your Computer 9 Front and Back View of the Computer 9 Front View 9 Front I/O Connectors 12 Back View 13 Back I/O Connectors 14 Setting up the Computer 17 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 18 Connecting to a Network 20 3 System Configuration 21 Network Configuration (XPS 730 Only 21 Network Advanced Features 21 Graphics Configuration 22 Multiple Displays 22 NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies . . . . 23 4 Optimizing Performance 25 System Setup Based Performance Tuning 25 Contents 3
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Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only 26 NVIDIA Performance 26 NVIDIA Monitor 27 5 Troubleshooting 29 Diagnostic Tools 29 Dell™ Diagnostics 29 MP Memory Test 32 Getting More Help 33 Dell Support 3 34 Dell PC Tune-Up 34 Dell PC Checkup 35 Dell Network Assistant 35 DellConnect 36 Dell Technical Update Service 36 Diagnostic Indicators 36 ... Problems 38 Drive Problems 39 Memory Problems 40 Power Problems 41 Restoring the Operating System 42 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore. . . . . 42 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 44 4 Contents
Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only 26 NVIDIA Performance 26 NVIDIA Monitor 27 5 Troubleshooting 29 Diagnostic Tools 29 Dell™ Diagnostics 29 MP Memory Test 32 Getting More Help 33 Dell Support 3 34 Dell PC Tune-Up 34 Dell PC Checkup 35 Dell Network Assistant 35 DellConnect 36 Dell Technical Update Service 36 Diagnostic Indicators 36 ... Problems 38 Drive Problems 39 Memory Problems 40 Power Problems 41 Restoring the Operating System 42 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore. . . . . 42 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 44 4 Contents
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... (XPS 730 Only) Network Advanced Features The NVIDIA Control Panel offers two tools to help you to more information, go to re-create or modify your computer to you need to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. This section details instructions in the Windows® Control Panel. Based on a Dell™ XPS™ 730X computer...
... (XPS 730 Only) Network Advanced Features The NVIDIA Control Panel offers two tools to help you to more information, go to re-create or modify your computer to you need to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. This section details instructions in the Windows® Control Panel. Based on a Dell™ XPS™ 730X computer...
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... need to purchase the appropriate hardware "bridge" to link the cards. See the Help files for these technologies can be disabled. Enabling NVIDIA SLI Technology (XPS 730 Only) Supporting SLI requires two or more identical graphic cards can increase gaming and 3D application performance.
... need to purchase the appropriate hardware "bridge" to link the cards. See the Help files for these technologies can be disabled. Enabling NVIDIA SLI Technology (XPS 730 Only) Supporting SLI requires two or more identical graphic cards can increase gaming and 3D application performance.
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Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only) Your computer includes components compatible with NVIDIA ESA (Enthusiast System Architecture). Dynamic BIOS Access This section of system's thermal, electrical, acoustic, and... the capabilities of installed, ESA compatible components. CAUTION: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. For the advanced user, Dell has pre-installed applications for that component. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA compatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory...
Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only) Your computer includes components compatible with NVIDIA ESA (Enthusiast System Architecture). Dynamic BIOS Access This section of system's thermal, electrical, acoustic, and... the capabilities of installed, ESA compatible components. CAUTION: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. For the advanced user, Dell has pre-installed applications for that component. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA compatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory...
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... Manual on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may vary for a Dell XPS™ 730 computer. Time Displays the system time. Memory Installed Displays the total memory size. Main Date Displays the system date. Processor ... available in the system. Memory Channel Displays the memory channel modes. NOTE: The System Setup options listed below are for a Dell XPS 730X computer. Service Tag Displays the system Service Tag. Processor Type Displays the type of memory used in the system. Processor Speed Displays...
... Manual on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may vary for a Dell XPS™ 730 computer. Time Displays the system time. Memory Installed Displays the total memory size. Main Date Displays the system date. Processor ... available in the system. Memory Channel Displays the memory channel modes. NOTE: The System Setup options listed below are for a Dell XPS 730X computer. Service Tag Displays the system Service Tag. Processor Type Displays the type of memory used in the system. Processor Speed Displays...
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... (Performance dual core) Intel Core2 Quad (Performance quad core) Intel Core2 Extreme (Extreme performance quad core) at least 4 MB Dell XPS 730X Intel Core i7 Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition at least 8 MB Memory Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X Type 800 MHz and faster DDR3 1066 MHz and faster DDR3 unbuffered SDRAM; Appendix 65 For more information regarding...
... (Performance dual core) Intel Core2 Quad (Performance quad core) Intel Core2 Extreme (Extreme performance quad core) at least 4 MB Dell XPS 730X Intel Core i7 Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition at least 8 MB Memory Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X Type 800 MHz and faster DDR3 1066 MHz and faster DDR3 unbuffered SDRAM; Appendix 65 For more information regarding...
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... chip (NVRAM) 8 Mb NIC two integrated network interfaces capable of 10/100/1000 Mbps communication Dell XPS 730X Intel X58 Intel 36s IOH Intel ICH10 8 Mb two integrated network interfaces capable of 10/100/1000 Mbps communication Video Type Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X dual PCIe x16 Generation 2 dual PCIe x16 Generation 2 single PCIe x16 Generation 1 single PCIe...
... chip (NVRAM) 8 Mb NIC two integrated network interfaces capable of 10/100/1000 Mbps communication Dell XPS 730X Intel X58 Intel 36s IOH Intel ICH10 8 Mb two integrated network interfaces capable of 10/100/1000 Mbps communication Video Type Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X dual PCIe x16 Generation 2 dual PCIe x16 Generation 2 single PCIe x16 Generation 1 single PCIe...
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... size 164 pins 164 pins Connector data 16 PCI Express lanes width (maximum) 16 PCI Express lanes Bus throughput x16 slot bidirectional speed - Expansion Bus Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X Bus throughput x1 slot bidirectional speed - x16 slot bidirectional speed 80 Gbps - 80 Gbps PCI Express x16 Generation 1 Connector one x16 N/A Connector size 164 pins...
... size 164 pins 164 pins Connector data 16 PCI Express lanes width (maximum) 16 PCI Express lanes Bus throughput x16 slot bidirectional speed - Expansion Bus Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X Bus throughput x1 slot bidirectional speed - x16 slot bidirectional speed 80 Gbps - 80 Gbps PCI Express x16 Generation 1 Connector one x16 N/A Connector size 164 pins...
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...internal S/PDIF Drive one eSATA port one eSATA port 68 Appendix headphone and microphone jacks on rear; S/PDIF out on rear; Drives Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X Available devices Serial ATA (SATA) hard ✓ ✓ drive Floppy drive ✓ ✘ SATA Blu-ray Disc (BD)...bays four 3.5-inch drive bays for hard drives for hard drives ✓ = Supported; ✘ = Not supported Connectors Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X External connectors IEEE 1394a front and back-panel 6-pin serial connectors front and back-panel 6-pin serial connectors Network adapter two...
...internal S/PDIF Drive one eSATA port one eSATA port 68 Appendix headphone and microphone jacks on rear; S/PDIF out on rear; Drives Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X Available devices Serial ATA (SATA) hard ✓ ✓ drive Floppy drive ✓ ✘ SATA Blu-ray Disc (BD)...bays four 3.5-inch drive bays for hard drives for hard drives ✓ = Supported; ✘ = Not supported Connectors Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X External connectors IEEE 1394a front and back-panel 6-pin serial connectors front and back-panel 6-pin serial connectors Network adapter two...
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... (no light) - Indicates no light) - Connectors (continued) System board connectors IDE drive Serial ATA Floppy drive Fan PCI PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 eSATA Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X one 40-pin connector N/A six 7-pin connectors eight 7-pin connectors one 34-pin connector N/A one 4-pin connector; A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and...
... (no light) - Indicates no light) - Connectors (continued) System board connectors IDE drive Serial ATA Floppy drive Fan PCI PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 eSATA Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X one 40-pin connector N/A six 7-pin connectors eight 7-pin connectors one 34-pin connector N/A one 4-pin connector; A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and...