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Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Gen 3 headphone connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) IEEE 1394 connector serial port parallel port keyboard connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) VGA video connector PCI card (4), PCI Express x1 card (1), PCI Express x16 card (1) slots fans (2) fans (2) diagnostic lights mouse connector cover latch release network adapter connector TV-OUT connector DVI video connector sound card connectors security cable slot padlock ring modem connector power connector Model WHL www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Gen 3 headphone connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) IEEE 1394 connector serial port parallel port keyboard connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) VGA video connector PCI card (4), PCI Express x1 card (1), PCI Express x16 card (1) slots fans (2) fans (2) diagnostic lights mouse connector cover latch release network adapter connector TV-OUT connector DVI video connector sound card connectors security cable slot padlock ring modem connector power connector Model WHL www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 50 Drivers 53 What Is a Driver 53 Identifying Drivers 53 Reinstalling Drivers 54 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 55 Creating a Restore Point 56 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier ...the Last System Restore 56 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 57 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 57 Before You Begin 57 Reinstalling Windows XP 58 5 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 61 Recommended Tools 61 Turning Off Your Computer...
4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 50 Drivers 53 What Is a Driver 53 Identifying Drivers 53 Reinstalling Drivers 54 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 55 Creating a Restore Point 56 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier ...the Last System Restore 56 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 57 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 57 Before You Begin 57 Reinstalling Windows XP 58 5 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 61 Recommended Tools 61 Turning Off Your Computer...
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... Applications. 3 Click the program that is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. 36 Solving Problems The computer does not start up CHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS - www.dell.com | support.dell.com TEST THE KEYBOARD - Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving...
... Applications. 3 Click the program that is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. 36 Solving Problems The computer does not start up CHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS - www.dell.com | support.dell.com TEST THE KEYBOARD - Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving...
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See "Diagnostic Lights" on . IF THE POWER LIGHT IS STEADY AMBER - The computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is in the Product Information Guide. The computer is either ... page 70). • Remove and then reinstall any of interference are securely connected to the system board (see page 69). IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLINKING - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any cards (see page 73). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable...
See "Diagnostic Lights" on . IF THE POWER LIGHT IS STEADY AMBER - The computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is in the Product Information Guide. The computer is either ... page 70). • Remove and then reinstall any of interference are securely connected to the system board (see page 69). IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLINKING - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any cards (see page 73). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable...
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... is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 64). Solving Problems 43 TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference. RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS REINSTALL THE SOUND DRIVER -
... is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 64). Solving Problems 43 TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference. RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS REINSTALL THE SOUND DRIVER -
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...devices to check for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins.) CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - See page 47. MOVE THE MONITOR AWAY FROM EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a graphics extension cable and...Swap the computer and monitor power cables to ensure that the monitor is turned on. If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. CHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS - Ensure that the electrical outlet is blank NOTE: See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the...
...devices to check for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins.) CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - See page 47. MOVE THE MONITOR AWAY FROM EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a graphics extension cable and...Swap the computer and monitor power cables to ensure that the monitor is turned on. If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. CHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS - Ensure that the electrical outlet is blank NOTE: See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the...
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... a normal off Advanced Troubleshooting 47 After the computer starts, all four lights display solid green. Light Pattern ABCD Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the back panel (see page 97) and ... press the power has occurred. Reinstall the processor (see page 65). ABCD A possible processor failure has occurred. To help you begin any of the lights identify the problem.
... a normal off Advanced Troubleshooting 47 After the computer starts, all four lights display solid green. Light Pattern ABCD Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the back panel (see page 97) and ... press the power has occurred. Reinstall the processor (see page 65). ABCD A possible processor failure has occurred. To help you begin any of the lights identify the problem.
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...). • If there is an error message on Dell™ computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive (see page 123). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD ABCD Problem Description Another failure has occurred. None. = yellow = green = off Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for the devices installed on your computer. •...
...). • If there is an error message on Dell™ computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive (see page 123). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD ABCD Problem Description Another failure has occurred. None. = yellow = green = off Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for the devices installed on your computer. •...
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...connector on the computer. 6 VGA video connector If your monitor has a DVI connector, plug it into a USB connector. 14 diagnostic lights (4) Use the lights to help secure your computer. 8 sound card connectors • Line-in connector - Use the pink microphone connector to attach ...to attach multichannelcapable speakers. • Center/Low-Frequency Effects (LFE) connector - Use the black surround connector to the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 TV-OUT connector Connects your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into the VGA connector on the computer. 7 ...
...connector on the computer. 6 VGA video connector If your monitor has a DVI connector, plug it into a USB connector. 14 diagnostic lights (4) Use the lights to help secure your computer. 8 sound card connectors • Line-in connector - Use the pink microphone connector to attach ...to attach multichannelcapable speakers. • Center/Low-Frequency Effects (LFE) connector - Use the black surround connector to the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 TV-OUT connector Connects your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into the VGA connector on the computer. 7 ...
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..., diamond (See "Changing the Backlight Color" on integrated network adapter) Diagnostic lights Standby power light Case backlight green light - A good connection exists between a 1 GB (or 1000-Mbps) connection. off (no light) - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Controls and Lights (continued) Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Activity light (on page 13.) Power DC power supply: Wattage 460 W Heat...
..., diamond (See "Changing the Backlight Color" on integrated network adapter) Diagnostic lights Standby power light Case backlight green light - A good connection exists between a 1 GB (or 1000-Mbps) connection. off (no light) - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Controls and Lights (continued) Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Activity light (on page 13.) Power DC power supply: Wattage 460 W Heat...
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..., 66 TV-OUT, 66 USB, 64, 66 VGA, 66 video, 66 copying CDs and DVDs, 26 cover closing, 108 cover release latch, 65 opening, 67 D Dell contacting, 123 Dell Dimension Help file, 10 Dell Solution Center, 9 support policy, 121 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 47 Index 141
..., 66 TV-OUT, 66 USB, 64, 66 VGA, 66 video, 66 copying CDs and DVDs, 26 cover closing, 108 cover release latch, 65 opening, 67 D Dell contacting, 123 Dell Dimension Help file, 10 Dell Solution Center, 9 support policy, 121 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 47 Index 141
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... supply, 66 processor, 65 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 25 Finding Information, 9 floppy drive installing, 90 removing, 89 H hard drive activity light, 63 installing, 85 installing second, 88 problems, 33 removing, 84 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 drives, RAID configuration, 17 Hardware Troubleshooter, 57 headphone connector, 64 Help and Support Center, 11 help file...
... supply, 66 processor, 65 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 25 Finding Information, 9 floppy drive installing, 90 removing, 89 H hard drive activity light, 63 installing, 85 installing second, 88 problems, 33 removing, 84 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 drives, RAID configuration, 17 Hardware Troubleshooter, 57 headphone connector, 64 Help and Support Center, 11 help file...
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...38 N network connector, 65 Network Setup Wizard, 28 problems, 39 Network Setup Wizard, 28 O operating system CD, 12 reinstalling, 12 reinstalling Windows XP, 57 Operating System CD, 12 overclocking, 29 P password clearing, 119 jumper, 119 PCI cards installing, 74 removing, 76 PCI Express cards installing,..., 63 connector, 66 problems, 40 power light conditions, 40 power supply fans, 66 printer problems, 41 problems battery, 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 32 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 31 DVD drive, 32 ...
...38 N network connector, 65 Network Setup Wizard, 28 problems, 39 Network Setup Wizard, 28 O operating system CD, 12 reinstalling, 12 reinstalling Windows XP, 57 Operating System CD, 12 overclocking, 29 P password clearing, 119 jumper, 119 PCI cards installing, 74 removing, 76 PCI Express cards installing,..., 63 connector, 66 problems, 40 power light conditions, 40 power supply fans, 66 printer problems, 41 problems battery, 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 32 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 31 DVD drive, 32 ...
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... type, 109 Product Information Guide, 10 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 R RAID configuring, 17 regulatory information, 10 reinstalling Windows XP, 57 ResourceCD, 9, 54 Dell Diagnostics, 50 S safety instructions, 10 SATA. problems (continued) error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 IEEE 1394...39 power, 40 power light conditions, 40 printer, 41 program crashes, 37 program stops responding, 36 programs and Windows compatibility, 37 restore to previous state, 55 scanner, 41 screen hard to a new computer, 25 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter,...
... type, 109 Product Information Guide, 10 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 R RAID configuring, 17 regulatory information, 10 reinstalling Windows XP, 57 ResourceCD, 9, 54 Dell Diagnostics, 50 S safety instructions, 10 SATA. problems (continued) error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 IEEE 1394...39 power, 40 power light conditions, 40 printer, 41 program crashes, 37 program stops responding, 36 programs and Windows compatibility, 37 restore to previous state, 55 scanner, 41 screen hard to a new computer, 25 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter,...