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... network adapter connector TV-OUT connector* DVI connector* modem connector* security cable slot padlock ring sound card connectors* power connector Model WHL www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ XPS headphone connector microphone connector ABCD USB 2.0 connectors (2) IEEE 1394 connector diagnostic lights (4) 1394 connector keyboard connector USB 2.0 connectors (5) VGA connector* PCI Express...
... network adapter connector TV-OUT connector* DVI connector* modem connector* security cable slot padlock ring sound card connectors* power connector Model WHL www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ XPS headphone connector microphone connector ABCD USB 2.0 connectors (2) IEEE 1394 connector diagnostic lights (4) 1394 connector keyboard connector USB 2.0 connectors (5) VGA connector* PCI Express...
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... refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of Intel Corporation; 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 trademarks of your computer. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. All rights...
... refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of Intel Corporation; 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 trademarks of your computer. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. All rights...
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Contents Finding Information 9 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Opening the Drive Door 13 Changing the Front-Panel Light Color 13 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 15 Connecting Two Monitors 16 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 16 Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 17 Connecting a TV 17 Changing the Display Settings 18 About Serial ATA Drives 18 About Your RAID Configuration 18 RAID Level 0 Configuration 19 RAID Level 1 Configuration 19 Configuring Your Computer for RAID 20 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® ...
Contents Finding Information 9 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Opening the Drive Door 13 Changing the Front-Panel Light Color 13 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 15 Connecting Two Monitors 16 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 16 Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 17 Connecting a TV 17 Changing the Display Settings 18 About Serial ATA Drives 18 About Your RAID Configuration 18 RAID Level 0 Configuration 19 RAID Level 1 Configuration 19 Configuring Your Computer for RAID 20 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® ...
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Power Management 32 Overview 32 Standby Mode 32 Hibernate Mode 33 Power Options Properties 33 2 Optimizing Performance Hyper-Threading 37 Overclocking 37 PCI Express Cards 38 3 Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips 39 Battery Problems 39 Drive Problems 39 CD and DVD drive problems 40 Hard drive problems 41 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 41 Error Messages 42 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 43 Keyboard Problems 44 Lockups and Software Problems 44 The computer does not start up 44 The computer stops responding 44 A program stops responding 45 A program crashes repeatedly 45 ...
Power Management 32 Overview 32 Standby Mode 32 Hibernate Mode 33 Power Options Properties 33 2 Optimizing Performance Hyper-Threading 37 Overclocking 37 PCI Express Cards 38 3 Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips 39 Battery Problems 39 Drive Problems 39 CD and DVD drive problems 40 Hard drive problems 41 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 41 Error Messages 42 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 43 Keyboard Problems 44 Lockups and Software Problems 44 The computer does not start up 44 The computer stops responding 44 A program stops responding 45 A program crashes repeatedly 45 ...
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... 52 If the screen is blank 52 If the screen is difficult to read 53 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 55 Dell Diagnostics 58 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 60 What Is a Driver 60 Identifying Drivers 60 Reinstalling Drivers 61 Using Microsoft® Windows®...; XP System Restore 62 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 63 Undoing the Last System Restore...
... 52 If the screen is blank 52 If the screen is difficult to read 53 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 55 Dell Diagnostics 58 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 60 What Is a Driver 60 Identifying Drivers 60 Reinstalling Drivers 61 Using Microsoft® Windows®...; XP System Restore 62 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 63 Undoing the Last System Restore...
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5 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 69 Recommended Tools 69 Turning Off Your Computer 69 Before Working Inside Your Computer 70 Front and Back View of the Computer 71 Front View 71 Front View (Doors Open 72 Back View 73 Opening the Computer Cover 75 Inside View of Your Computer 76 System Board Components 77 Memory 78 Installing Memory 79 Removing Memory 81 Cards 81 PCI Cards 82 PCI Express Cards 85 Serial Port Adapters 89 Installing a Serial Port Adapter 89 Removing a Serial Port Adapter 90 Drives 91 General Installation Guidelines 92 Connecting Drive Cables...
5 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 69 Recommended Tools 69 Turning Off Your Computer 69 Before Working Inside Your Computer 70 Front and Back View of the Computer 71 Front View 71 Front View (Doors Open 72 Back View 73 Opening the Computer Cover 75 Inside View of Your Computer 76 System Board Components 77 Memory 78 Installing Memory 79 Removing Memory 81 Cards 81 PCI Cards 82 PCI Express Cards 85 Serial Port Adapters 89 Installing a Serial Port Adapter 89 Removing a Serial Port Adapter 90 Drives 91 General Installation Guidelines 92 Connecting Drive Cables...
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CD/DVD Drive 105 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 106 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 107 Processor Airflow Shroud 109 Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud 109 Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud 110 Processor 110 Removing the Processor 110 Installing the Processor 113 Front Panel 115 Removing the Front Panel 116 Replacing the Front Panel 116 Drive Door 117 Removing the Drive Door 117 Replacing the Drive Door 118 Battery 120 Replacing the Battery 120 Closing the Computer Cover 121 6 Appendix Specifications 123 System Setup 127 Overview 127 Entering System Setup 128 System Setup ...
CD/DVD Drive 105 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 106 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 107 Processor Airflow Shroud 109 Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud 109 Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud 110 Processor 110 Removing the Processor 110 Installing the Processor 113 Front Panel 115 Removing the Front Panel 116 Replacing the Front Panel 116 Drive Door 117 Removing the Drive Door 117 Replacing the Drive Door 118 Battery 120 Replacing the Battery 120 Closing the Computer Cover 121 6 Appendix Specifications 123 System Setup 127 Overview 127 Entering System Setup 128 System Setup ...
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Only 137 Class A 138 Class B 138 FCC Identification Information 139 Contacting Dell 139 Index 157 8 Contents Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 137 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 137 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 137 FCC Notices (U.S.
Only 137 Class A 138 Class B 138 FCC Identification Information 139 Contacting Dell 139 Index 157 8 Contents Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 137 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 137 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 137 FCC Notices (U.S.
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You can be included on your computer. Dimension Owner's Manual NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available for technicians or experienced users. • Additional information about setting up my ... • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts • Technical specifications • How to contact Dell NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer or in certain countries. ...
You can be included on your computer. Dimension Owner's Manual NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available for technicians or experienced users. • Additional information about setting up my ... • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts • Technical specifications • How to contact Dell NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer or in certain countries. ...
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...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 • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label 10 Finding Information Service Tag and ... These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. www...
...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 • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label 10 Finding Information Service Tag and ... These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. www...
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... appropriate support site. • Community - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes...
... appropriate support site. • Community - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes...
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NOTE: The color of your computer. After you ordered. 12 Finding Information www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on your operating system, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your CD varies based on page 64. To reinstall your computer. See "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD.
NOTE: The color of your computer. After you ordered. 12 Finding Information www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on your operating system, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your CD varies based on page 64. To reinstall your computer. See "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD.
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Setting Up and Using Your Computer Opening the Drive Door Changing the Front-Panel Light Color You can use this exclusive Dell™ Dimension™ XPS feature either to change the color of the front-panel light that illuminates the Dell name and displays around the badge on the front of your computer, or to turn off the front-panel light entirely. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13
Setting Up and Using Your Computer Opening the Drive Door Changing the Front-Panel Light Color You can use this exclusive Dell™ Dimension™ XPS feature either to change the color of the front-panel light that illuminates the Dell name and displays around the badge on the front of your computer, or to turn off the front-panel light entirely. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13
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... Product Information Guide. arrow keys to save the new front-panel light color setting. 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer and right- www.dell.com | support.dell.com front-panel light You can choose from several color choices: •Off •Ruby •Emerald •Sapphire (default) •Amber •Amethyst...
... Product Information Guide. arrow keys to save the new front-panel light color setting. 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer and right- www.dell.com | support.dell.com front-panel light You can choose from several color choices: •Off •Ruby •Emerald •Sapphire (default) •Amber •Amethyst...
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The media card reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I /II) and MicroDrive card Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 xD-Picture card and SmartMedia (SMC) Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) SecureDigital card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I /II) • MicroDrive card • SecureDigital card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) For information on installing a media card reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on page 104. Using a Media ...
The media card reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I /II) and MicroDrive card Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 xD-Picture card and SmartMedia (SMC) Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) SecureDigital card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I /II) • MicroDrive card • SecureDigital card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) For information on installing a media card reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on page 104. Using a Media ...
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... are connecting two flat-panel monitors, at least one of the monitors to the VGA (blue) connector on the back of the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To use the media card reader: 1 Check the media or card to connect either two monitors (each with a VGA connector), one monitor with...
... are connecting two flat-panel monitors, at least one of the monitors to the VGA (blue) connector on the back of the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To use the media card reader: 1 Check the media or card to connect either two monitors (each with a VGA connector), one monitor with...
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An S-video cable is available at most consumer electronics stores. optional DVI adapter DVI (white) connector TV-OUT connector VGA (blue) connector Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69. 2 Connect the VGA connector on the monitor to the VGA (blue) connector on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the DVI connector on the other monitor to the DVI (white) connector on your TV. 4 Connect the VGA or DVI monitor as described in "Before You Begin" on page 69. 2 Connect one end of the S-video cable ...
An S-video cable is available at most consumer electronics stores. optional DVI adapter DVI (white) connector TV-OUT connector VGA (blue) connector Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69. 2 Connect the VGA connector on the monitor to the VGA (blue) connector on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the DVI connector on the other monitor to the DVI (white) connector on your TV. 4 Connect the VGA or DVI monitor as described in "Before You Begin" on page 69. 2 Connect one end of the S-video cable ...
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...therefore unusable) space. NOTE: RAID levels do not represent a hierarchy. About Serial ATA Drives Your computer supports up to ensure that are available, Dell offers either a RAID level 0 configuration or a RAID level 1 configuration for your graphics card, see "Creating a Spare Hard Drive" on ... guides, click Device guides, and then click the guide for its Dimension™ computers. The Intel® RAID controller on changing the display settings for your graphics card). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Changing the Display Settings 1 After you purchased your computer can only...
...therefore unusable) space. NOTE: RAID levels do not represent a hierarchy. About Serial ATA Drives Your computer supports up to ensure that are available, Dell offers either a RAID level 0 configuration or a RAID level 1 configuration for your graphics card, see "Creating a Spare Hard Drive" on ... guides, click Device guides, and then click the guide for its Dimension™ computers. The Intel® RAID controller on changing the display settings for your graphics card). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Changing the Display Settings 1 After you purchased your computer can only...
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For example, if you have two 120-GB drives installed, you use a RAID level 0 configuration. NOTICE: Because RAID level 0 configurations provide no data redundancy, if one of the drives to the primary drive, it utilizes the full capacities of the drives. RAID Level 1 Configuration RAID level 1 uses a data-redundancy storage technique known as "data striping" to provide a high data access rate. A RAID level 1 configuration sacrifices high data-access rates for RAID level 0 segment 1 segment 3 segment 5 hard drive 1 segment 2 segment 4 segment 6 hard drive 2 Another advantage...
For example, if you have two 120-GB drives installed, you use a RAID level 0 configuration. NOTICE: Because RAID level 0 configurations provide no data redundancy, if one of the drives to the primary drive, it utilizes the full capacities of the drives. RAID Level 1 Configuration RAID level 1 uses a data-redundancy storage technique known as "data striping" to provide a high data access rate. A RAID level 1 configuration sacrifices high data-access rates for RAID level 0 segment 1 segment 3 segment 5 hard drive 1 segment 2 segment 4 segment 6 hard drive 2 Another advantage...
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... drive, see page 128). 2 Press the up a RAID configuration. and down -arrow keys to RAID-Enabled Mode 1 Enter system setup (see page 95. www.dell.com | support.dell.com serial ATA RAID configured for RAID if you did not select a RAID configuration when you purchased your computer to highlight Drives, and press...
... drive, see page 128). 2 Press the up a RAID configuration. and down -arrow keys to RAID-Enabled Mode 1 Enter system setup (see page 95. www.dell.com | support.dell.com serial ATA RAID configured for RAID if you did not select a RAID configuration when you purchased your computer to highlight Drives, and press...