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Dell™ Dimension™ XPS headphone connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) IEEE 1394 connector serial connector 1 serial connector 2 diagnostic lights (4) keyboard connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) DVI video connector modem PCI sound card with IEEE 1394 card slots (4) fans (2) parallel connector cover latch release 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 microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) IEEE 1394 connector serial connector 1 serial connector 2 diagnostic lights (4) keyboard connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) DVI video connector modem PCI sound card with IEEE 1394 card slots (4) fans (2) parallel connector cover latch release mouse connector network adapter connector VGA video connector security cable slot padlock ring power connector www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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... DVI (white) connector on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you how to connect either monitor to the integrated video connector. optional VGA adapter VGA (blue) connector TV OUT connector DVI (white) connector If one of the computer. The instructions tell you purchased a video card that supports dual monitors, follow these instructions...
... DVI (white) connector on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you how to connect either monitor to the integrated video connector. optional VGA adapter VGA (blue) connector TV OUT connector DVI (white) connector If one of the computer. The instructions tell you purchased a video card that supports dual monitors, follow these instructions...
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... contrast or color level, are available with your video card). For information on changing the display settings for optimal performance with most consumer electronics stores. Configuring Graphics Cards Settings and Functions Dell configured your graphics card for your gaming style. You may recommend that ...you can drag objects from one end of the S-video cable to better fit your video card, see page 17. A TV-Out...
... contrast or color level, are available with your video card). For information on changing the display settings for optimal performance with most consumer electronics stores. Configuring Graphics Cards Settings and Functions Dell configured your graphics card for your gaming style. You may recommend that ...you can drag objects from one end of the S-video cable to better fit your video card, see page 17. A TV-Out...
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.... Other causes of interference are securely connected to the system board (see page 73). • Remove and then reinstall the video card, if applicable (see page 77). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 112). The computer is securely connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems NOTE...: Dell does not cover the printer's warranty. See the printer documentation for power button information. VERIFY THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the ...
.... Other causes of interference are securely connected to the system board (see page 73). • Remove and then reinstall the video card, if applicable (see page 77). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 112). The computer is securely connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems NOTE...: Dell does not cover the printer's warranty. See the printer documentation for power button information. VERIFY THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the ...
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.... • If the problem still exists, install a video card that you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated video, contact Dell (see page 112). ABCD Reinstall all power and data cables...Advanced Troubleshooting A possible USB failure has occurred. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD ABCD ABCD Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a video card) (see page 77) and then restarting the computer...
.... • If the problem still exists, install a video card that you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated video, contact Dell (see page 112). ABCD Reinstall all power and data cables...Advanced Troubleshooting A possible USB failure has occurred. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD ABCD ABCD Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a video card) (see page 77) and then restarting the computer...
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.../or hardware failure has occurred. A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a video card) (see page 77) and restarting the computer. 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you are installing are locked. 3 Restart the computer. 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 112). • Ensure that...
.../or hardware failure has occurred. A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a video card) (see page 77) and restarting the computer. 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you are installing are locked. 3 Restart the computer. 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 112). • Ensure that...
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...). Back View 19 1 18 17 16 2 15 14 13 12 3 11 10 4 9 5 8 7 6 1 processor fans (2) 2 cover latch release 3 VGA video connector 4 security cable slot 5 padlock ring 6 power connector 7 power supply fans 8 card slots For optimal cooling, two processor fans are provided. Use a security cable with the cover latch release at the top and...
...). Back View 19 1 18 17 16 2 15 14 13 12 3 11 10 4 9 5 8 7 6 1 processor fans (2) 2 cover latch release 3 VGA video connector 4 security cable slot 5 padlock ring 6 power connector 7 power supply fans 8 card slots For optimal cooling, two processor fans are provided. Use a security cable with the cover latch release at the top and...
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...or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to either a network jack or to attach a record/playback device such as a digital video camera. A click indicates that you must use Category 5 wiring and connectors for voice or musical input into the VGA connector on the back panel... If you use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to the network adapter connector on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 PCI sound card with integrated amplifiers. • Surround connector - If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into the DVI connector on ...
...or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to either a network jack or to attach a record/playback device such as a digital video camera. A click indicates that you must use Category 5 wiring and connectors for voice or musical input into the VGA connector on the back panel... If you use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to the network adapter connector on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 PCI sound card with integrated amplifiers. • Surround connector - If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into the DVI connector on ...
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...cover (see page 102). 7 Connect the monitor cable to electrical outlets, and turn them on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm. Removing and Installing Parts 81 Drives Overview Your computer supports one ...floppy drive and a combination of up to four of the card. 5 Lower the retention arm and press it clicks into place, ensuring that the tab fits ...Serial ATA hard drives. • Two CD or DVD drives. Installing an AGP Card 1 Follow the instructions in the computer. 6 Close the computer cover (see page 70). 3 Press the...
...cover (see page 102). 7 Connect the monitor cable to electrical outlets, and turn them on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm. Removing and Installing Parts 81 Drives Overview Your computer supports one ...floppy drive and a combination of up to four of the card. 5 Lower the retention arm and press it clicks into place, ensuring that the tab fits ...Serial ATA hard drives. • Two CD or DVD drives. Installing an AGP Card 1 Follow the instructions in the computer. 6 Close the computer cover (see page 70). 3 Press the...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video Type Audio Type Connectors Expansion Bus Bus type Bus speed AGP: connector connector size connector data width (maximum) bus protocols PCI: connector connector size connector data width (maximum) Drives Externally accessible Available devices Internally accessible Connectors External connectors: Serial Parallel AGP 8X Sound Blaster Audigy 2 sound card five...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video Type Audio Type Connectors Expansion Bus Bus type Bus speed AGP: connector connector size connector data width (maximum) bus protocols PCI: connector connector size connector data width (maximum) Drives Externally accessible Available devices Internally accessible Connectors External connectors: Serial Parallel AGP 8X Sound Blaster Audigy 2 sound card five...
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...) 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, 110 settings, 109 C cards AGP, 80 PCI, 77 slots, 66 CD drive installing, 89 problems, ... headphone, 65 IEEE 1394, 65 keyboard, 67 mouse, 67 network, 67 parallel, 67 power, 66 serial, 67 sound, 66 USB, 65, 67 video, 66 copying CDs and DVDs general information, 23 helpful tips, 24 how to, 24 cover closing, 102 cover release latch, 66 opening , 17 drive...
...) 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, 110 settings, 109 C cards AGP, 80 PCI, 77 slots, 66 CD drive installing, 89 problems, ... headphone, 65 IEEE 1394, 65 keyboard, 67 mouse, 67 network, 67 parallel, 67 power, 66 serial, 67 sound, 66 USB, 65, 67 video, 66 copying CDs and DVDs general information, 23 helpful tips, 24 how to, 24 cover closing, 102 cover release latch, 66 opening , 17 drive...
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...Wizard, 25 O Operating System CD, 15 operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 60 overclocking, 28 P padlock ring, 66 passwords clearing, 110 PCI cards, 77 installing, 77 removing, 79 performance chip set, 27 Hyper...drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 33 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36 conflicts, 59 Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 drives, 31 DVD drive, 33 e-mail, 34 error messages, ...47 screen is blank, 46 software, 36-37 sound and speakers, 45 troubleshooting chart, 29 video and monitor, 46 volume adjusting, 45 processor fans, 66 installing, 93 removing, 95 processor airflow...
...Wizard, 25 O Operating System CD, 15 operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 60 overclocking, 28 P padlock ring, 66 passwords clearing, 110 PCI cards, 77 installing, 77 removing, 79 performance chip set, 27 Hyper...drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 33 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36 conflicts, 59 Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 drives, 31 DVD drive, 33 e-mail, 34 error messages, ...47 screen is blank, 46 software, 36-37 sound and speakers, 45 troubleshooting chart, 29 video and monitor, 46 volume adjusting, 45 processor fans, 66 installing, 93 removing, 95 processor airflow...