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... 13 1 Using Your Computer Opening the Drive Door 17 Connecting Two Monitors 17 Configuring Graphics Cards 19 Settings and Functions 19 Removing the Graphics Card Driver 20 About Serial ATA Drives 20 About Your RAID Configuration 20 RAID Level 0 21 RAID Level 1 21 Transferring Information to a New Computer 22 Copying CDs...
... 13 1 Using Your Computer Opening the Drive Door 17 Connecting Two Monitors 17 Configuring Graphics Cards 19 Settings and Functions 19 Removing the Graphics Card Driver 20 About Serial ATA Drives 20 About Your RAID Configuration 20 RAID Level 0 21 RAID Level 1 21 Transferring Information to a New Computer 22 Copying CDs...
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... screen is difficult to read 47 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 52 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 54 Drivers 55 What Is a Driver 55 Identifying Drivers 56 Reinstalling Drivers 56 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 57 Creating a Restore Point 57 Restoring the Computer...
... screen is difficult to read 47 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 52 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 54 Drivers 55 What Is a Driver 55 Identifying Drivers 56 Reinstalling Drivers 56 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 57 Creating a Restore Point 57 Restoring the Computer...
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... my warranty • Additional documentation, tools, troubleshooting information, and links to technical service and The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: support questions • Solutions - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - The Dell Support website (support.dell.com) provides online tools, including a Knowledge Base, Frequently Asked Questions, Hints and Tips, Software...
... my warranty • Additional documentation, tools, troubleshooting information, and links to technical service and The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: support questions • Solutions - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - The Dell Support website (support.dell.com) provides online tools, including a Knowledge Base, Frequently Asked Questions, Hints and Tips, Software...
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...Operating System CD Windows XP is located on your computer. • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Label These labels are already installed on your computer when shipped from Dell. What are you ...reinstall your operating system using the Operating System CD, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you looking for your...
...Operating System CD Windows XP is located on your computer. • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Label These labels are already installed on your computer when shipped from Dell. What are you ...reinstall your operating system using the Operating System CD, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you looking for your...
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... you selected when you want to the documentation that came with both IDE and serial ATA hard drives. About Serial ATA Drives Your Dell™ Dimension™ XPS computer is compatible with the card. A RAID level 0 configuration is recommended for high-performance gaming, and a RAID level 1 configuration...chassis. • Compact cable connectors save space on the system board and on the hard drive. After the driver is removed, install the new card (see "Drivers" on page 55 for the graphics card that are several RAID configurations available in the computer industry for your graphics...
... you selected when you want to the documentation that came with both IDE and serial ATA hard drives. About Serial ATA Drives Your Dell™ Dimension™ XPS computer is compatible with the card. A RAID level 0 configuration is recommended for high-performance gaming, and a RAID level 1 configuration...chassis. • Compact cable connectors save space on the system board and on the hard drive. After the driver is removed, install the new card (see "Drivers" on page 55 for the graphics card that are several RAID configurations available in the computer industry for your graphics...
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... Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS - Connect a properly working mouse to the computer. REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER - Network Problems CHECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR - network integrity/speed light activity light RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY TO LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN...
... Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS - Connect a properly working mouse to the computer. REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER - Network Problems CHECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR - network integrity/speed light activity light RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY TO LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN...
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... the following port(s): setting is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. If your scanner is LPT1 (Printer Port). REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER - If you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. Ensure that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the following.... RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • If your scanner, call the scanner's manufacturer. Scanner Problems NOTE: Dell does not cover the scanner's warranty. REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - UNLOCK THE SCANNER -
... the following port(s): setting is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. If your scanner is LPT1 (Printer Port). REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER - If you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. Ensure that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the following.... RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • If your scanner, call the scanner's manufacturer. Scanner Problems NOTE: Dell does not cover the scanner's warranty. REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - UNLOCK THE SCANNER -
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... your CD drive. 5 Click the Properties tab. 6 Uncheck the Enable digital CD audio for troubleshooting procedures. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - www.dell.com | support.dell.com REINSTALL THE AUDIO (SOUND) DRIVER - CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS - Video and Monitor Problems If the screen...
... your CD drive. 5 Click the Properties tab. 6 Uncheck the Enable digital CD audio for troubleshooting procedures. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - www.dell.com | support.dell.com REINSTALL THE AUDIO (SOUND) DRIVER - CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS - Video and Monitor Problems If the screen...
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... Main Menu screen. Advanced Troubleshooting 55 The device list may contain drivers for operating systems that only its own set of the screen. All devices require a driver program. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD may not display the names of all the components installed... on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Drivers What Is a Driver? Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your operating system....
... Main Menu screen. Advanced Troubleshooting 55 The device list may contain drivers for operating systems that only its own set of the screen. All devices require a driver program. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD may not display the names of all the components installed... on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Drivers What Is a Driver? Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your operating system....
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... the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem...
... the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem...
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...if changes to step 2. NOTE: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for information on using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 14. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. See the Windows ... Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Advanced Troubleshooting 57 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer. Using the ResourceCD If using System Restore. ...
...if changes to step 2. NOTE: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for information on using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 14. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. See the Windows ... Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Advanced Troubleshooting 57 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer. Using the ResourceCD If using System Restore. ...
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...The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. 58 Advanced Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer...complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to restore your computer. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. If that is automatically selected. To change the restore point, you can either repeat the...
...The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. 58 Advanced Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer...complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to restore your computer. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. If that is automatically selected. To change the restore point, you can either repeat the...
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... key to the operating state it was in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that came with Windows XP, disable any required drivers. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your ... desktop, and then shut down the computer and try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 56). Use the ResourceCD to do so. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin If you are listed. The options can take ...
... key to the operating state it was in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that came with Windows XP, disable any required drivers. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your ... desktop, and then shut down the computer and try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 56). Use the ResourceCD to do so. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin If you are listed. The options can take ...
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... the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. 62 Advanced Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com 14 When the How will use this computer connect to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to register with...
... the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. 62 Advanced Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com 14 When the How will use this computer connect to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to register with...
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... to create a card-slot opening. filler bracket card lever edge connector card connector retention arm 5 If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for up to the card. If necessary, disconnect any of its connector. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of the... arm. NOTE: For optimum performance, install a PCI sound card only in PCI slot 3 or 4 and a modem card only in PCI slot 2, 3, or 4. Your Dell™ computer provides slots for the card from the operating system. 2 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 68. 3 Open the computer cover...
... to create a card-slot opening. filler bracket card lever edge connector card connector retention arm 5 If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for up to the card. If necessary, disconnect any of its connector. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of the... arm. NOTE: For optimum performance, install a PCI sound card only in PCI slot 3 or 4 and a modem card only in PCI slot 2, 3, or 4. Your Dell™ computer provides slots for the card from the operating system. 2 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 68. 3 Open the computer cover...
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...network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it out of its connector. 6 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 112). See the documentation for the card for the card as described in the empty card-slot opening. Removing a PCI Card 1 Follow ...: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 11 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. 12 Close the computer cover (see page 70). 3 Press the lever on the card retention ...
...network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it out of its connector. 6 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 112). See the documentation for the card for the card as described in the empty card-slot opening. Removing a PCI Card 1 Follow ...: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 11 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. 12 Close the computer cover (see page 70). 3 Press the lever on the card retention ...
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... place, securing the card(s) in the computer. 8 Close the computer cover (see page 70). 3 Press the lever on . 10 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. Removing an AGP Card 1 Follow the instructions in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 9. AGP Cards CAUTION: Before you...Parts retention arm AGP card lever edge connector AGP connector PCI connector 4 Pull the card up and out of the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: You must install filler brackets over empty card-slot openings to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the card retention...
... place, securing the card(s) in the computer. 8 Close the computer cover (see page 70). 3 Press the lever on . 10 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. Removing an AGP Card 1 Follow the instructions in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 9. AGP Cards CAUTION: Before you...Parts retention arm AGP card lever edge connector AGP connector PCI connector 4 Pull the card up and out of the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: You must install filler brackets over empty card-slot openings to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the card retention...
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... Locate the 3-pin password jumper on . Additional technical support options may be available for your limited warranty and any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Support for third-party software and peripherals is provided by the original manufacturer, including those purchased...through CFI for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as the verification of appropriate functionality of your computer. However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to cover all nonstandard, third-party hardware...
... Locate the 3-pin password jumper on . Additional technical support options may be available for your limited warranty and any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Support for third-party software and peripherals is provided by the original manufacturer, including those purchased...through CFI for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as the verification of appropriate functionality of your computer. However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to cover all nonstandard, third-party hardware...
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...drive door, removing, 98 drive door, replacing, 99 front panel, 64 opening , 70 D Dell contacting, 112 Dell (continued) support policy, 111 support website, 13, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 52 Dell Dimension Help file accessing, 30 diagnostic lights, 49 diagnostics Dell, 52 lights, 49 display. See sound B battery problems, 31 replacing, 101 BIOS clearing passwords,..., 23 helpful tips, 24 how to, 24 cover closing, 102 cover release latch, 66 opening , 17 drive door removing, 98 replacing, 99 drivers, 55 about, 55 identifying, 56 Index 139 Index A AGP cards, 80 installing, 81 removing, 80 audio.
...drive door, removing, 98 drive door, replacing, 99 front panel, 64 opening , 70 D Dell contacting, 112 Dell (continued) support policy, 111 support website, 13, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 52 Dell Dimension Help file accessing, 30 diagnostic lights, 49 diagnostics Dell, 52 lights, 49 display. See sound B battery problems, 31 replacing, 101 BIOS clearing passwords,..., 23 helpful tips, 24 how to, 24 cover closing, 102 cover release latch, 66 opening , 17 drive door removing, 98 replacing, 99 drivers, 55 about, 55 identifying, 56 Index 139 Index A AGP cards, 80 installing, 81 removing, 80 audio.
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..., 105 technical support policy, 111 television connecting to your computer, 17 transferring information to a new computer, 22 troubleshooting conflicts, 59 Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 14 restore to previous state, 57 Solving Problems, 29... turning off your computer, 25 V video connector, 66 problems, 46 volume adjusting, 45 W warranty, 128 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 56 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 22 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 14 help, accessing, 31 Hyper-Threading...
..., 105 technical support policy, 111 television connecting to your computer, 17 transferring information to a new computer, 22 troubleshooting conflicts, 59 Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 14 restore to previous state, 57 Solving Problems, 29... turning off your computer, 25 V video connector, 66 problems, 46 volume adjusting, 45 W warranty, 128 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 56 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 22 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 14 help, accessing, 31 Hyper-Threading...