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Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only 26 NVIDIA Performance 26 NVIDIA Monitor 27 5 Troubleshooting 29 Diagnostic Tools 29 Dell™ Diagnostics 29 MP Memory Test 32 Getting More Help 33 Dell Support 3 34 Dell PC Tune-Up 34 Dell PC Checkup 35 Dell Network Assistant 35 DellConnect 36 Dell Technical Update Service 36 Diagnostic Indicators 36 ... Problems 38 Drive Problems 39 Memory Problems 40 Power Problems 41 Restoring the Operating System 42 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore. . . . . 42 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 44 4 Contents
Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only 26 NVIDIA Performance 26 NVIDIA Monitor 27 5 Troubleshooting 29 Diagnostic Tools 29 Dell™ Diagnostics 29 MP Memory Test 32 Getting More Help 33 Dell Support 3 34 Dell PC Tune-Up 34 Dell PC Checkup 35 Dell Network Assistant 35 DellConnect 36 Dell Technical Update Service 36 Diagnostic Indicators 36 ... Problems 38 Drive Problems 39 Memory Problems 40 Power Problems 41 Restoring the Operating System 42 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore. . . . . 42 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 44 4 Contents
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... queue in the network driver so that are sensitive to network delay (latency), such as Voice-over-IP (VoIP). Based on a Dell™ XPS™ 730X computer. This section details instructions in the Windows® Control Panel. NVIDIA FirstPacket NVIDIA FirstPacket lets you manage the traffic ... to re-create or modify your system, allowing you to more information, go to you modify your computer to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Network Configuration (XPS 730 Only) Network Advanced Features The NVIDIA Control Panel offers two tools to help you already configured.
... queue in the network driver so that are sensitive to network delay (latency), such as Voice-over-IP (VoIP). Based on a Dell™ XPS™ 730X computer. This section details instructions in the Windows® Control Panel. NVIDIA FirstPacket NVIDIA FirstPacket lets you manage the traffic ... to re-create or modify your system, allowing you to more information, go to you modify your computer to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Network Configuration (XPS 730 Only) Network Advanced Features The NVIDIA Control Panel offers two tools to help you already configured.
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...user to tailor and customize their computer's performance. Changes to be recalled at a later time. For the advanced user, Dell has pre-installed applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the NVIDIA Control Panel may cause system instability, reduced ... user interface. These settings can manually tune these options to accept an End User License Agreement. Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only) Your computer includes components compatible with NVIDIA ESA (Enthusiast System Architecture). Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on...
...user to tailor and customize their computer's performance. Changes to be recalled at a later time. For the advanced user, Dell has pre-installed applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the NVIDIA Control Panel may cause system instability, reduced ... user interface. These settings can manually tune these options to accept an End User License Agreement. Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only) Your computer includes components compatible with NVIDIA ESA (Enthusiast System Architecture). Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on...
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... Service Manual on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may vary for a Dell XPS™ 730 computer. Service Code Asset Tag Displays the asset tag. Memory Installed Displays the total memory size. Processor L2 Displays the processor L2... Express Displays the Express Service Code. Memory Speed Displays the memory speed. NOTE: The System Setup options listed below are for a Dell XPS 730X computer. Main Date Displays the system date. The options may not appear exactly as listed. Memory Channel Displays the memory channel ...
... Service Manual on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may vary for a Dell XPS™ 730 computer. Service Code Asset Tag Displays the asset tag. Memory Installed Displays the total memory size. Processor L2 Displays the processor L2... Express Displays the Express Service Code. Memory Speed Displays the memory speed. NOTE: The System Setup options listed below are for a Dell XPS 730X computer. Main Date Displays the system date. The options may not appear exactly as listed. Memory Channel Displays the memory channel ...
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... dual core) Intel Core2 Quad (Performance quad core) Intel Core2 Extreme (Extreme performance quad core) at least 4 MB Dell XPS 730X Intel Core i7 Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition at least 8 MB Memory Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X Type 800 MHz and faster DDR3 1066 MHz and faster DDR3 unbuffered SDRAM; XMP SLI memory memory Memory...
... dual core) Intel Core2 Quad (Performance quad core) Intel Core2 Extreme (Extreme performance quad core) at least 4 MB Dell XPS 730X Intel Core i7 Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition at least 8 MB Memory Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X Type 800 MHz and faster DDR3 1066 MHz and faster DDR3 unbuffered SDRAM; XMP SLI memory memory Memory...
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... Intel X58 Intel 36s IOH Intel ICH10 8 Mb two integrated network interfaces capable of 10/100/1000 Mbps communication Video Type Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X dual PCIe x16 Generation 2 dual PCIe x16 Generation 2 single PCIe x16 Generation 1 single PCIe x16 Generation 2 Audio Type HDA 7.1 channel..., Realtek 888 HDA 7.1 channel, Realtek 888 codec codec Expansion Bus Dell XPS 730 Bus type PCI Express x1 and x16 PCI 32-bit PCI Connector two Connector size 124 pins Connector data 32 bits width (maximum) Bus ...
... Intel X58 Intel 36s IOH Intel ICH10 8 Mb two integrated network interfaces capable of 10/100/1000 Mbps communication Video Type Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X dual PCIe x16 Generation 2 dual PCIe x16 Generation 2 single PCIe x16 Generation 1 single PCIe x16 Generation 2 Audio Type HDA 7.1 channel..., Realtek 888 HDA 7.1 channel, Realtek 888 codec codec Expansion Bus Dell XPS 730 Bus type PCI Express x1 and x16 PCI 32-bit PCI Connector two Connector size 124 pins Connector data 32 bits width (maximum) Bus ...
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... size 164 pins 164 pins Connector data 16 PCI Express lanes width (maximum) 16 PCI Express lanes Bus throughput x16 slot bidirectional speed - Expansion Bus Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X Bus throughput x1 slot bidirectional speed -
... size 164 pins 164 pins Connector data 16 PCI Express lanes width (maximum) 16 PCI Express lanes Bus throughput x16 slot bidirectional speed - Expansion Bus Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X Bus throughput x1 slot bidirectional speed -
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Drives Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X Available devices Serial ATA (SATA) hard ✓ ✓ drive Floppy drive ✓ ✘ SATA Blu-ray Disc (BD) ✓ ✓ writer SATA BD/DVD ...-inch drive bays Internally accessible four 3.5-inch drive bays four 3.5-inch drive bays for hard drives for hard drives ✓ = Supported; ✘ = Not supported Connectors Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X External connectors IEEE 1394a front and back-panel 6-pin serial connectors front and back-panel 6-pin serial connectors Network adapter two RJ45 connectors two...
Drives Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X Available devices Serial ATA (SATA) hard ✓ ✓ drive Floppy drive ✓ ✘ SATA Blu-ray Disc (BD) ✓ ✓ writer SATA BD/DVD ...-inch drive bays Internally accessible four 3.5-inch drive bays four 3.5-inch drive bays for hard drives for hard drives ✓ = Supported; ✘ = Not supported Connectors Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X External connectors IEEE 1394a front and back-panel 6-pin serial connectors front and back-panel 6-pin serial connectors Network adapter two RJ45 connectors two...
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... - Indicates activity on the network. Connectors (continued) System board connectors IDE drive Serial ATA Floppy drive Fan PCI PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 eSATA Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X one 40-pin connector N/A six 7-pin connectors eight 7-pin connectors one 34-pin connector N/A one 4-pin connector;
... - Indicates activity on the network. Connectors (continued) System board connectors IDE drive Serial ATA Floppy drive Fan PCI PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 eSATA Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X one 40-pin connector N/A six 7-pin connectors eight 7-pin connectors one 34-pin connector N/A one 4-pin connector;