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... Management Options in Windows XP 44 Standby Mode 44 Hibernate Mode 45 Power Options Properties 45 Power Management Options in Windows Vista 47 Sleep Mode 47 Hibernate Mode 47 Configuring Power Management Settings 47 2 Optimizing for Greater Performance 49 Understanding Dual-Graphics Technology 49 Understanding CPU Overclocking 49 3 Dell™ QuickSet 51 4 Troubleshooting...
... Management Options in Windows XP 44 Standby Mode 44 Hibernate Mode 45 Power Options Properties 45 Power Management Options in Windows Vista 47 Sleep Mode 47 Hibernate Mode 47 Configuring Power Management Settings 47 2 Optimizing for Greater Performance 49 Understanding Dual-Graphics Technology 49 Understanding CPU Overclocking 49 3 Dell™ QuickSet 51 4 Troubleshooting...
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... 129 Processor 129 Removing the Processor 129 Installing the Processor 130 Fans 132 Removing the Card Fan 132 Installing the Card Fan 134 Removing the CPU Fan 135 Installing the CPU Fan 136 6 Contents
... 129 Processor 129 Removing the Processor 129 Installing the Processor 130 Fans 132 Removing the Card Fan 132 Installing the Card Fan 134 Removing the CPU Fan 135 Installing the CPU Fan 136 6 Contents
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... NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard appears. 36 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Rebuilding a RAID Configuration If one -step process known as the speed of the CPU, the type and size of the hard drives in a RAID array fails, you want to include in the (migrated) array by restoring the data to...
... NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard appears. 36 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Rebuilding a RAID Configuration If one -step process known as the speed of the CPU, the type and size of the hard drives in a RAID array fails, you want to include in the (migrated) array by restoring the data to...
Owner's Manual
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...graphics card, go to enable overclocking, such as NVIDIA nTune 5.0. Understanding CPU Overclocking NOTICE: Dell does not recommend operating the processor or other system components beyond the factory default settings. Dell does not provide technical support for any third party applications used in gaming... by the component manufacturer. Benefits of this technology can make limited adjustments to the CPU operating frequency in the improved portrayal of the 3D graphics used to support.dell.com. For more information on accessing system setup, see "Performance" on page 166...
...graphics card, go to enable overclocking, such as NVIDIA nTune 5.0. Understanding CPU Overclocking NOTICE: Dell does not recommend operating the processor or other system components beyond the factory default settings. Dell does not provide technical support for any third party applications used in gaming... by the component manufacturer. Benefits of this technology can make limited adjustments to the CPU operating frequency in the improved portrayal of the 3D graphics used to support.dell.com. For more information on accessing system setup, see "Performance" on page 166...
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... available in the dual-graphics or doublewidth, single graphics configuration. 18 PCI card slot (SLOT6) 21 battery socket (BATTERY) 24 floppy drive (DSKT) 27 processor (CPU) Memory You can increase your computer, see "Memory" on page 161. Your computer supports DDR2 memory.
... available in the dual-graphics or doublewidth, single graphics configuration. 18 PCI card slot (SLOT6) 21 battery socket (BATTERY) 24 floppy drive (DSKT) 27 processor (CPU) Memory You can increase your computer, see "Memory" on page 161. Your computer supports DDR2 memory.
Owner's Manual
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... cage forward until it into place. 3 Connect the fan cable to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Removing and Installing Parts 135 Removing the CPU Fan 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 85. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 86). 3 Disconnect the...
... cage forward until it into place. 3 Connect the fan cable to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Removing and Installing Parts 135 Removing the CPU Fan 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 85. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 86). 3 Disconnect the...
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... rubber grommets securing the fan to the processor airflow shroud, the lift the fan to detach the two remaining grommets. 3 2 1 1 rubber grommet (4) 2 CPU fan 3 processor airflow shroud Installing the CPU Fan 1 With the fan power cable oriented downward, align the rubber grommets in the fan with the holes in each corner of...
... rubber grommets securing the fan to the processor airflow shroud, the lift the fan to detach the two remaining grommets. 3 2 1 1 rubber grommet (4) 2 CPU fan 3 processor airflow shroud Installing the CPU Fan 1 With the fan power cable oriented downward, align the rubber grommets in the fan with the holes in each corner of...
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... Computer Cover" on page 86). 3 Remove all installed memory modules (see "Removing Memory" on page 93). 4 Disconnect the fan cable from the computer. 3 2 1 1 rubber grommet (4) 2 CPU fan 3 processor airflow shroud 2 Replace the processor airflow shroud (see "Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly" on page 129). 3 Connect the fan cable to electrical...
... Computer Cover" on page 86). 3 Remove all installed memory modules (see "Removing Memory" on page 93). 4 Disconnect the fan cable from the computer. 3 2 1 1 rubber grommet (4) 2 CPU fan 3 processor airflow shroud 2 Replace the processor airflow shroud (see "Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly" on page 129). 3 Connect the fan cable to electrical...
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... is disabled. • On - Enables or disables the onboard PS/2-compatible mouse controller. • Off - Multiple CPU core technology is disabled. • On - Multiple CPU core technology is enabled. Integrated audio is enabled. The USB controller is enabled. Enables or disables the integrated IEEE 1394...On default) PS/2 Mouse Port (On default) LED Control Front Upper LED Front Lower LED Rear Panel LED LED Intensity Performance Multiple CPU Core (On default) Enables or disables the onboard audio controller. • Off - however, the BIOS will recognize USB storage devices...
... is disabled. • On - Enables or disables the onboard PS/2-compatible mouse controller. • Off - Multiple CPU core technology is disabled. • On - Multiple CPU core technology is enabled. Integrated audio is enabled. The USB controller is enabled. Enables or disables the integrated IEEE 1394...On default) PS/2 Mouse Port (On default) LED Control Front Upper LED Front Lower LED Rear Panel LED LED Intensity Performance Multiple CPU Core (On default) Enables or disables the onboard audio controller. • Off - however, the BIOS will recognize USB storage devices...
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...applications are adjustable through the BIOS: • Processor Clock Speed: Adjusts the multiplier of other system components, you have been set by Dell. Used to select the mode. • Performance - Advanced SpeedStep (Off default) Virtualization (Off default) HDD Acoustic Mode (Bypass default)...) Displays processor type and current BIOS settings for processor clock speed, processor multiplier, front side bus (FSB) clock, and CPU core voltage. These settings may have installed. For processors that you first need to the factory defaults including RAID settings. Enable...
...applications are adjustable through the BIOS: • Processor Clock Speed: Adjusts the multiplier of other system components, you have been set by Dell. Used to select the mode. • Performance - Advanced SpeedStep (Off default) Virtualization (Off default) HDD Acoustic Mode (Bypass default)...) Displays processor type and current BIOS settings for processor clock speed, processor multiplier, front side bus (FSB) clock, and CPU core voltage. These settings may have installed. For processors that you first need to the factory defaults including RAID settings. Enable...
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... organization that do not have an operating system to be seen by the BIOS, that have interference than the higher frequency radiations, such as the CPU (central processing unit). Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with a software package or hardware product. readme file - processor - A method of independent disks...
... organization that do not have an operating system to be seen by the BIOS, that have interference than the higher frequency radiations, such as the CPU (central processing unit). Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with a software package or hardware product. readme file - processor - A method of independent disks...
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... 18 keyboard, 17 line-in, 18 line-out, 18 mouse, 17 network adapter, 17 power, 16 sound, 18 USB, 15, 18 contacting Dell, 179 copying BDs, 40 general information, 38 how to, 39 copying CDs helpful tips, 40 how to, 39 copying DVDs general information, 38 ...helpful tips, 40 how to, 39 cover closing, 159 CPU overclocking, 49 D Dell contacting, 177, 179 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 72 Dell Premier Support website, 9 Device Driver Rollback, 76 diagnostic lights, 66 diagnostics beep codes, 69 Dell, 72 lights, 66 display. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, ...
... 18 keyboard, 17 line-in, 18 line-out, 18 mouse, 17 network adapter, 17 power, 16 sound, 18 USB, 15, 18 contacting Dell, 179 copying BDs, 40 general information, 38 how to, 39 copying CDs helpful tips, 40 how to, 39 copying DVDs general information, 38 ...helpful tips, 40 how to, 39 cover closing, 159 CPU overclocking, 49 D Dell contacting, 177, 179 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 72 Dell Premier Support website, 9 Device Driver Rollback, 76 diagnostic lights, 66 diagnostics beep codes, 69 Dell, 72 lights, 66 display. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, ...