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...potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. is subject to change without the written permission of Nvidia Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, and YOURS IS HERE are either potential damage to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Bluetooth is used ...in the United States and/or other than its own. and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Blu-ray Disc ...
...potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. is subject to change without the written permission of Nvidia Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, and YOURS IS HERE are either potential damage to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Bluetooth is used ...in the United States and/or other than its own. and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Blu-ray Disc ...
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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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...on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 118). Readme files may be included on your computer. To run the Dell Diagnostics, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 95. Finding Information 11 Some ...features or media may not be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer ...
...on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 118). Readme files may be included on your computer. To run the Dell Diagnostics, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 95. Finding Information 11 Some ...features or media may not be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer ...
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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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... • Service and support - If you should also reinstall the DSS utility. Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Proactive e-mail notification of your computer, you reinstall the operating system for processors, optical drives, USB... devices, and so on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with site. DSS provides critical...
... • Service and support - If you should also reinstall the DSS utility. Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Proactive e-mail notification of your computer, you reinstall the operating system for processors, optical drives, USB... devices, and so on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with site. DSS provides critical...
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...the topic that describes your problem. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. You can choose to have it appear every time you use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to click the Windows Vista Start button ™, and ...then click Welcome Center. 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 personalize my desktop Find It...
...the topic that describes your problem. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. You can choose to have it appear every time you use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to click the Windows Vista Start button ™, and ...then click Welcome Center. 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 personalize my desktop Find It...
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After you ordered. 16 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your User's Guide or Owner's Manual. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on your operating system, use the Operating System media. Your operating system product key label is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System ...
After you ordered. 16 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your User's Guide or Owner's Manual. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on your operating system, use the Operating System media. Your operating system product key label is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System ...
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This panel covers the optical drive. 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. About Your Computer 17 Use the optical drive to play a CD/DVD.
This panel covers the optical drive. 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. About Your Computer 17 Use the optical drive to play a CD/DVD.
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NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the keyboard or mouse if it into the appropriate connectors (see "Power Management" on page 38. The computer is in a power-saving state. For more information). Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. The power light illuminates or remains solid to turn on page 20). The computer is turned off the computer. Press here to open or close the optical drive. 18 About Your Computer Press here to open /close the floppy/media card reader panel. NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the ...
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the keyboard or mouse if it into the appropriate connectors (see "Power Management" on page 38. The computer is in a power-saving state. For more information). Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. The power light illuminates or remains solid to turn on page 20). The computer is turned off the computer. Press here to open or close the optical drive. 18 About Your Computer Press here to open /close the floppy/media card reader panel. NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the ...
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Back View of the Computer 1 2 5 3 4 About Your Computer 19
Back View of the Computer 1 2 5 3 4 About Your Computer 19
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Indicates no power available for power supply. • Green light - Insert the power cable. The appearance of this connector may differ from what is not working. Indicates power availability for the power supply or the power supply is pictured. Access connectors for power supply. • No light - Indicates power availability for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. Front-Panel Connectors 1 23 4 20 About Your Computer For more information, see "Back-Panel Connectors" on page 89. Plug USB and other devices into the appropriate connectors (see "Power Lights" on...
Indicates no power available for power supply. • Green light - Insert the power cable. The appearance of this connector may differ from what is not working. Indicates power availability for the power supply or the power supply is pictured. Access connectors for power supply. • No light - Indicates power availability for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. Front-Panel Connectors 1 23 4 20 About Your Computer For more information, see "Back-Panel Connectors" on page 89. Plug USB and other devices into the appropriate connectors (see "Power Lights" on...
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NOTE: It is recommended that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" on page 77 for more information on booting to attach headphones or external speakers. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you use the back USB connectors for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. 3 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to a USB device). Back-Panel Connectors 1 234 5 6 7 8 9 14 13 12 11 10 About Your Computer 21 1 IEEE 1394 connector Use the optional...
NOTE: It is recommended that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" on page 77 for more information on booting to attach headphones or external speakers. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you use the back USB connectors for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. 3 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to a USB device). Back-Panel Connectors 1 234 5 6 7 8 9 14 13 12 11 10 About Your Computer 21 1 IEEE 1394 connector Use the optional...
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On computers with an additional network connector card, use the connectors on the card and on the back 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) when the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. 6 surround sound Use the (black) surround sound connector to attach connector multichannel-capable speakers. 22 About Your Computer It is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. A good connection ...
On computers with an additional network connector card, use the connectors on the card and on the back 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) when the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. 6 surround sound Use the (black) surround sound connector to attach connector multichannel-capable speakers. 22 About Your Computer It is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. A good connection ...
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Use the back USB connectors for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you have a USB keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. Use the (silver) side surround connector to the computer. Use the (orange) subwoofer connector to provide extremely low bass extension. About Your Computer 23 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. On computers with ...
Use the back USB connectors for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you have a USB keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. Use the (silver) side surround connector to the computer. Use the (orange) subwoofer connector to provide extremely low bass extension. About Your Computer 23 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. On computers with ...