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Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Gen 3 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) 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 Gen 3 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) 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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...Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see page 10. A01 www.dell.com | support.dell.com To access the help file, see the Dell Dimension Help file. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. ...of data and tells you how to either potential damage to hardware or loss of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, PowerConnect, and Axim are ...
...Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see page 10. A01 www.dell.com | support.dell.com To access the help file, see the Dell Dimension Help file. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. ...of data and tells you how to either potential damage to hardware or loss of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, PowerConnect, and Axim are ...
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... material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here Dell Solution Center On your computer. Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute...solve problems • How to remove and install parts • Technical specifications • How to access Dell Support on your Windows desktop ResourceCD Documentation and drivers are already installed on my Microsoft® Windows®...; How to extend my warranty • How to contact Dell Dimension Owner's Manual NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support...
... material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here Dell Solution Center On your computer. Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute...solve problems • How to remove and install parts • Technical specifications • How to access Dell Support on your Windows desktop ResourceCD Documentation and drivers are already installed on my Microsoft® Windows®...; How to extend my warranty • How to contact Dell Dimension Owner's Manual NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support...
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...8226; Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to set up my computer Find it Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Setup Diagram • Tips on using Microsoft® Windows® • How to play CDs and DVDs • How to ...use standby mode and hibernate mode • How to change my display resolution • How to clean my computer The Dell Dimension Help file 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click...
...8226; Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to set up my computer Find it Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Setup Diagram • Tips on using Microsoft® Windows® • How to play CDs and DVDs • How to ...use standby mode and hibernate mode • How to change my display resolution • How to clean my computer The Dell Dimension Help file 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click...
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Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Opening the Drive Door Changing the Backlight Color You can use this exclusive Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Gen 3 feature either to change the color of the backlight that illuminates the Dell name and displays around the badge on the front of your computer, or to turn off the backlight entirely.
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Opening the Drive Door Changing the Backlight Color You can use this exclusive Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Gen 3 feature either to change the color of the backlight that illuminates the Dell name and displays around the badge on the front of your computer, or to turn off the backlight entirely.
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About Serial ATA Drives Your Dell™ Dimension™ XPS computer supports up to the other, effectively ...cable routing, this allows a more efficient airflow inside the chassis. A RAID level 0 configuration is recommended for its Dimension computers. If a third drive is present, then that you might have selected when you purchased your graphics card, ...see "Creating a Spare Hard Drive" on the computer. However, if four drives are available, Dell offers either RAID level 0 or RAID level 1 for high-performance gaming, and a RAID level 1 configuration is...
About Serial ATA Drives Your Dell™ Dimension™ XPS computer supports up to the other, effectively ...cable routing, this allows a more efficient airflow inside the chassis. A RAID level 0 configuration is recommended for its Dimension computers. If a third drive is present, then that you might have selected when you purchased your graphics card, ...see "Creating a Spare Hard Drive" on the computer. However, if four drives are available, Dell offers either RAID level 0 or RAID level 1 for high-performance gaming, and a RAID level 1 configuration is...
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...as video conferencing and web camera functions can be automatically prioritized through the device software to reduce latency. 30 Optimizing Performance www.dell.com | support.dell.com PCI Express Cards PCI Express is 250 MB/s in each PCI Express card operates on its own channel. The PCI ... a computer all share a common bus, but each direction simultaneously, while PCI bus bandwidth is 133 MB/s in a PCI card slot). The dimensions of PCI Express technology include: • Greater available bandwidth - Some benefits of PCI Express card slots are different from PCXI card slots, and ...
...as video conferencing and web camera functions can be automatically prioritized through the device software to reduce latency. 30 Optimizing Performance www.dell.com | support.dell.com PCI Express Cards PCI Express is 250 MB/s in each PCI Express card operates on its own channel. The PCI ... a computer all share a common bus, but each direction simultaneously, while PCI bus bandwidth is 133 MB/s in a PCI card slot). The dimensions of PCI Express technology include: • Greater available bandwidth - Some benefits of PCI Express card slots are different from PCXI card slots, and ...
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... 10. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS RUN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER - NOTE: Because of data when writing. Problems writing to the CD/DVD-RW. See "The Dell Dimension Help file" on page 42. If the stream is not muted by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. • Ensure that the sound is... interrupted, an error occurs. See "The Dell Dimension Help file" on page 10 or search for the keyword standby in all programs before you write to a CD/DVD-RW drive CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS...
... 10. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS RUN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER - NOTE: Because of data when writing. Problems writing to the CD/DVD-RW. See "The Dell Dimension Help file" on page 42. If the stream is not muted by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. • Ensure that the sound is... interrupted, an error occurs. See "The Dell Dimension Help file" on page 10 or search for the keyword standby in all programs before you write to a CD/DVD-RW drive CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS...
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...to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you ...the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 123). None. = yellow = green = off Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for the devices installed... on your screen identifying a problem with your hard drive (see page 31) and run the Dell...in a normal operating condition after POST. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer, perform the checks in... for technical assistance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD ABCD Problem Description Another...
...to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you ...the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 123). None. = yellow = green = off Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for the devices installed... on your screen identifying a problem with your hard drive (see page 31) and run the Dell...in a normal operating condition after POST. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer, perform the checks in... for technical assistance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD ABCD Problem Description Another...
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...174; Windows® operating system. Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD may need to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When ...the tests are running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it...
...174; Windows® operating system. Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD may need to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When ...the tests are running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it...
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... might not work correctly. If you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In...page 53). Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. If this is next to step 2. If not, go to the device name, you installed the new driver. If an exclamation point is your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for...
... might not work correctly. If you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In...page 53). Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. If this is next to step 2. If not, go to the device name, you installed the new driver. If an exclamation point is your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for...
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... Sequence for the Current Boot You can also use this feature to restart your computer to a USB connector (see page 69). 2 Turn on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, but you want the computer to boot from the CD drive. The computer attempts to the boot menu. The BIOS detects the device and...wait until you see page 113). 1 If you to display on the drive, the computer generates an error message. • CD Drive - www.dell.com | support.dell.com POST Hotkeys Keyboard Errors This option allows you to specify the function keys to change the boot sequence for devices. Boot Sequence This...
... Sequence for the Current Boot You can also use this feature to restart your computer to a USB connector (see page 69). 2 Turn on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, but you want the computer to boot from the CD drive. The computer attempts to the boot menu. The BIOS detects the device and...wait until you see page 113). 1 If you to display on the drive, the computer generates an error message. • CD Drive - www.dell.com | support.dell.com POST Hotkeys Keyboard Errors This option allows you to specify the function keys to change the boot sequence for devices. Boot Sequence This...
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... Rica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Tech Support website: support.dell.com.cn Tech Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Tech Support Fax Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers and storage) Technical Support (projectors, PDAs, printers, switches...
... Rica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Tech Support website: support.dell.com.cn Tech Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Tech Support Fax Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers and storage) Technical Support (projectors, PDAs, printers, switches...
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...Customer Care Large Accounts Customer Care Public Accounts Customer Care Switchboard Greece Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/gr/en/emaildell/ Country Code: 30 Technical Support Gold Technical Support Switchboard Sales... General Support Hong Kong Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 E-mail: ap_support@dell.com Country Code: 852 Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (PowerApp™, ...
...Customer Care Large Accounts Customer Care Public Accounts Customer Care Switchboard Greece Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/gr/en/emaildell/ Country Code: 30 Technical Support Gold Technical Support Switchboard Sales... General Support Hong Kong Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 E-mail: ap_support@dell.com Country Code: 852 Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (PowerApp™, ...
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... Code: 81 Technical Support outside of Japan (servers) City Code: 44 Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell Precision™, OptiPlex™, and Latitude™) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (Axim™) Technical Support outside of...
... Code: 81 Technical Support outside of Japan (servers) City Code: 44 Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell Precision™, OptiPlex™, and Latitude™) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (Axim™) Technical Support outside of...
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...Country Code: 853 Malaysia (Penang) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 60 City Code: 4 Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: tech_be@dell.com Technical Support (Brussels, Belgium) Home/Small Business Sales (Brussels, Belgium) Corporate Sales (Brussels, Belgium) Customer ...Belgium) Switchboard (Brussels, Belgium) Technical Support Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) Customer Service Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers ...
...Country Code: 853 Malaysia (Penang) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 60 City Code: 4 Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: tech_be@dell.com Technical Support (Brussels, Belgium) Home/Small Business Sales (Brussels, Belgium) Corporate Sales (Brussels, Belgium) Customer ...Belgium) Switchboard (Brussels, Belgium) Technical Support Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) Customer Service Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers ...
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... Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 General Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail (Technical Support): (Enterprise): nl_server_support@dell.com (Latitude): nl_latitude_support@dell.com (Inspiron): nl_inspiron_support@dell.com (Dimension): nl_dimension_support@dell.com (OptiPlex): nl_optiplex_support@dell.com (Dell Precision): nl_workstation_support@dell.com Technical Support Technical Support Fax Home/Small Business Customer Care Relational Customer Care Home...
... Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 General Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail (Technical Support): (Enterprise): nl_server_support@dell.com (Latitude): nl_latitude_support@dell.com (Inspiron): nl_inspiron_support@dell.com (Dimension): nl_dimension_support@dell.com (OptiPlex): nl_optiplex_support@dell.com (Dell Precision): nl_workstation_support@dell.com Technical Support Technical Support Fax Home/Small Business Customer Care Relational Customer Care Home...
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..., 66 TV-OUT, 66 USB, 64, 66 VGA, 66 video, 66 copying CDs and DVDs, 26 cover closing, 108 cover release latch, 65 opening, 67 D Dell contacting, 123 Dell Dimension Help file, 10 Dell Solution Center, 9 support policy, 121 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 47 Index 141
..., 66 TV-OUT, 66 USB, 64, 66 VGA, 66 video, 66 copying CDs and DVDs, 26 cover closing, 108 cover release latch, 65 opening, 67 D Dell contacting, 123 Dell Dimension Help file, 10 Dell Solution Center, 9 support policy, 121 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 47 Index 141
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... lights, 47 display. See monitor documentation Dell Dimension Help file, 10 Dell Solution Center, 9 End User License Agreement, 10 ergonomics, 10 Finding Information, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 10 regulatory, 10 ResourceCD, 9 safety, 10 Setup Diagram, 10 ..., 50 drives, RAID configuration, 17 Hardware Troubleshooter, 57 headphone connector, 64 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Dell Dimension Help, 10 Windows Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 29 I IEEE 1394 connector, 64 problems, 35 installing parts before you begin, 61 recommended tools, ...
... lights, 47 display. See monitor documentation Dell Dimension Help file, 10 Dell Solution Center, 9 End User License Agreement, 10 ergonomics, 10 Finding Information, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 10 regulatory, 10 ResourceCD, 9 safety, 10 Setup Diagram, 10 ..., 50 drives, RAID configuration, 17 Hardware Troubleshooter, 57 headphone connector, 64 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Dell Dimension Help, 10 Windows Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 29 I IEEE 1394 connector, 64 problems, 35 installing parts before you begin, 61 recommended tools, ...
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...Dell Solution Center icon on setting up, using, and troubleshooting your computer. Reproduction in the marks and names of Dell Inc.; April 2004 sound-card connectors You can also access Dell through support.dell...Dell disclaims proprietary interest in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Printed in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension are registered trademarks of Dell...; To access the Dell™ Dimension™ Help file, click User and system guides, click User's guides, and then click Dell Dimension Help. • ...
...Dell Solution Center icon on setting up, using, and troubleshooting your computer. Reproduction in the marks and names of Dell Inc.; April 2004 sound-card connectors You can also access Dell through support.dell...Dell disclaims proprietary interest in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Printed in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension are registered trademarks of Dell...; To access the Dell™ Dimension™ Help file, click User and system guides, click User's guides, and then click Dell Dimension Help. • ...