Owner's Manual
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Dell™ Dimension™ XPS headphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) IEEE 1394 connector serial connector 1 serial connector 2 diagnostic lights keyboard connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) DVI video connector modem PCI sound card with IEEE 1394 card slots fans parallel connector cover release latch mouse connector network adapter connector VGA video connector security cable slot padlock ring power connector www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Dimension™ XPS headphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) IEEE 1394 connector serial connector 1 serial connector 2 diagnostic lights keyboard connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) DVI video connector modem PCI sound card with IEEE 1394 card slots fans parallel connector cover release latch mouse connector network adapter connector VGA video connector security cable slot padlock ring power connector www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Owner's Manual
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...11 The product key for experienced users or technicians. • How to reinstall my operating system O p e r a t i n g S y s t e m C D Windows XP is located on your computer when shipped from Dell. You can use the CD to reinstall the operating system (see page 64), or access your documentation. Readme files may be...; How to use standby mode and hibernate mode • How to change my display resolution • How to clean my computer 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...
...11 The product key for experienced users or technicians. • How to reinstall my operating system O p e r a t i n g S y s t e m C D Windows XP is located on your computer when shipped from Dell. You can use the CD to reinstall the operating system (see page 64), or access your documentation. Readme files may be...; How to use standby mode and hibernate mode • How to change my display resolution • How to clean my computer 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...
Owner's Manual
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... o m p ut e r 23 Serial ATA drives provide the following benefits by transferring data using serial technology and flexible cables that are located on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD (see "AGP Cards" on the screen. Combined with both IDE and serial ATA hard drives. To remove a graphics card driver: 1 Click the Start...the new card (see "Drivers" on page 67 for more efficient airflow inside the chassis. About Serial ATA Drives Your Dimension™ XPS computer is compatible with the improved cable routing, this allows a more efficient utilization of the graphics card in the Currently ...
... o m p ut e r 23 Serial ATA drives provide the following benefits by transferring data using serial technology and flexible cables that are located on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD (see "AGP Cards" on the screen. Combined with both IDE and serial ATA hard drives. To remove a graphics card driver: 1 Click the Start...the new card (see "Drivers" on page 67 for more efficient airflow inside the chassis. About Serial ATA Drives Your Dimension™ XPS computer is compatible with the improved cable routing, this allows a more efficient utilization of the graphics card in the Currently ...
Owner's Manual
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..., ensure that it utilizes the full capacities of data sequentially across the physical drives to provide a high data access rate. www.dell.com | support.dell.com About Your RAID Configuration If you purchased the optional serial ATA RAID PCI card and RAID configuration, your computer. A RAID ...level 1 configuration is that you perform regular backups when you have 240 GB on the Dimension XPS computer. serial ATA RAID PCI card ...
..., ensure that it utilizes the full capacities of data sequentially across the physical drives to provide a high data access rate. www.dell.com | support.dell.com About Your RAID Configuration If you purchased the optional serial ATA RAID PCI card and RAID configuration, your computer. A RAID ...level 1 configuration is that you perform regular backups when you have 240 GB on the Dimension XPS computer. serial ATA RAID PCI card ...
Owner's Manual
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The documentation is also provided on how to play in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center (see the Roxio documentation for example, do not play in regular stereos. After creating a CD-R disc, you want to use the ... CD-RW drive requires a steady stream of recording media-CD-R and CD-RW discs. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Easy CD Creator Basic See the Easy CD Creator Basic documentation for instructions on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, which is included with your computer. You can be able to provide a steady data stream...
The documentation is also provided on how to play in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center (see the Roxio documentation for example, do not play in regular stereos. After creating a CD-R disc, you want to use the ... CD-RW drive requires a steady stream of recording media-CD-R and CD-RW discs. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Easy CD Creator Basic See the Easy CD Creator Basic documentation for instructions on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, which is included with your computer. You can be able to provide a steady data stream...
Owner's Manual
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Intel® Performance Acceleration Technology Your Dimension™ XPS computer is equipped with your software. 32 Optimizing Pe r for mance Hyper-Threading is optimized to take advantage of memory and front-side ...may require an update from different combinations of Hyper-Threading technology. It is recommended that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system because Windows XP is an Intel® technology that have not been optimized for today's demanding software. While many programs can enhance overall computer ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Intel® Performance Acceleration Technology Your Dimension™ XPS computer is equipped with your software. 32 Optimizing Pe r for mance Hyper-Threading is optimized to take advantage of memory and front-side ...may require an update from different combinations of Hyper-Threading technology. It is recommended that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system because Windows XP is an Intel® technology that have not been optimized for today's demanding software. While many programs can enhance overall computer ...
Owner's Manual
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If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. 68 Advanced Troubleshooting If you install drivers obtained...click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click...
If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. 68 Advanced Troubleshooting If you install drivers obtained...click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click...
Quick Start Guide
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... USB 2.0 connectors (2) IEEE 1394 connector PCI sound card with the Windows operating system, click Microsoft Windows XP Tips. May 2003 See your computer, click the Start button and click Help and Support: • To access the Dell™ Dimension™Help file, click User and system guides, click User's guides, and then click...
... USB 2.0 connectors (2) IEEE 1394 connector PCI sound card with the Windows operating system, click Microsoft Windows XP Tips. May 2003 See your computer, click the Start button and click Help and Support: • To access the Dell™ Dimension™Help file, click User and system guides, click User's guides, and then click...
Service Manual
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Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without the written permission of ... and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation is subject to hardware or loss of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell™ Dimension™ Help file. All rights reserved. A02 Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual Before You Begin Turning...
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without the written permission of ... and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation is subject to hardware or loss of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell™ Dimension™ Help file. All rights reserved. A02 Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual Before You Begin Turning...
Service Manual
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... any of the lights identify the problem. Reinstall all four lights display solid green. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in a normal off condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. Reseat all the connector tabs are locked. A...problem persists, see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" in your Owner's Manual. Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes System Messages Diagnostic Lights To help you troubleshoot a problem, your Owner's Manual...
... any of the lights identify the problem. Reinstall all four lights display solid green. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in a normal off condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. Reseat all the connector tabs are locked. A...problem persists, see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" in your Owner's Manual. Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes System Messages Diagnostic Lights To help you troubleshoot a problem, your Owner's Manual...
Service Manual
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Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. NOTICE: When you connect a cable, ensure that the computer and any connector pins. Also, before ...: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following conditions exist: l You have opened the computer cover. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual Getting Started Recommended Tools Precautionary Measures Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Getting Started This section provides procedures for 4 seconds. if you are...
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. NOTICE: When you connect a cable, ensure that the computer and any connector pins. Also, before ...: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following conditions exist: l You have opened the computer cover. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual Getting Started Recommended Tools Precautionary Measures Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Getting Started This section provides procedures for 4 seconds. if you are...
Service Manual
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.... NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 5. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual 1. Once the cover is closed, slide the cover release latch to the right until the latch clicks into position. c. Ensure that...
.... NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 5. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual 1. Once the cover is closed, slide the cover release latch to the right until the latch clicks into position. c. Ensure that...
Service Manual
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Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses l Community Forum - Click Dell™ Dimension™ Help. support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: l Solutions - Upgrade information for ? Computer documentation, ...technical support l Documentation for my computer On your Windows desktop Dell Support Website - Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Back to Contents Page Documentation Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual Finding Information for Your Computer Printed Documentation ...
Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses l Community Forum - Click Dell™ Dimension™ Help. support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: l Solutions - Upgrade information for ? Computer documentation, ...technical support l Documentation for my computer On your Windows desktop Dell Support Website - Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Back to Contents Page Documentation Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual Finding Information for Your Computer Printed Documentation ...
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... the Help File 1. Click User and system guides, and then click User's guides. 3. Right-click the following links: Dell Dimension XPS Owner's Manual (.pdf) (5.87 MB) - Right-click only the following link to the file: Dell Dimension Help (.chm) (700 KB). 2. Provides information on using your wallpaper and screen saver, create shortcuts, and position icons...
... the Help File 1. Click User and system guides, and then click User's guides. 3. Right-click the following links: Dell Dimension XPS Owner's Manual (.pdf) (5.87 MB) - Right-click only the following link to the file: Dell Dimension Help (.chm) (700 KB). 2. Provides information on using your wallpaper and screen saver, create shortcuts, and position icons...
Service Manual
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... 1 or the connector closest to the processor before you must install it in the appropriate connector. Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual Memory PCI Cards AGP Cards Drives Microprocessor Airflow Shroud Microprocessor System Board Power Supply Front Panel Battery Drive Door Memory You...
... 1 or the connector closest to the processor before you must install it in the appropriate connector. Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual Memory PCI Cards AGP Cards Drives Microprocessor Airflow Shroud Microprocessor System Board Power Supply Front Panel Battery Drive Door Memory You...
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... to ensure that sufficient space exists to Contents Page NOTICE: Be careful when opening the cover. 1. b. Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your computer from the system...
... to ensure that sufficient space exists to Contents Page NOTICE: Be careful when opening the cover. 1. b. Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your computer from the system...
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...-, 256-, or 512- non-ECC 256 MB 2 GB F0000h Intel 875P eight 24 4-Mb integrated PCI network interface 533- Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual Microprocessor Memory Computer Information Video Expansion Bus Drives Connectors Controls and Lights Power Physical Environmental Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache...
...-, 256-, or 512- non-ECC 256 MB 2 GB F0000h Intel 875P eight 24 4-Mb integrated PCI network interface 533- Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual Microprocessor Memory Computer Information Video Expansion Bus Drives Connectors Controls and Lights Power Physical Environmental Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache...
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... l To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer. When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. See the following figure for your computer l To set or change user-selectable options-for example,... work incorrectly. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual Overview Entering the System Setup Program Clearing Forgotten Passwords Overview The system setup program contains the standard settings...
... l To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer. When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. See the following figure for your computer l To set or change user-selectable options-for example,... work incorrectly. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual Overview Entering the System Setup Program Clearing Forgotten Passwords Overview The system setup program contains the standard settings...
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Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. System Board Components
Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. System Board Components
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... Corporation; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of your computer. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem.... forbidden. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell™ Dimension™ Help file. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2003 Dell Computer Corporation. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names...
... Corporation; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of your computer. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem.... forbidden. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell™ Dimension™ Help file. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2003 Dell Computer Corporation. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names...