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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 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) *Not present on all computers.
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 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) *Not present on all computers.
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... THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. D I V E R - Sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I C A L O U T L E T - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is working...
... THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. D I V E R - Sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I C A L O U T L E T - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is working...
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... section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. If the power light is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor. M O V E T H E M O N I T O R - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to appear "shaky." M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I T O R A W A Y F R O M ... press the button to ensure that the graphics cable is connected as a lamp. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a graphics extension cable and...
... section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. If the power light is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor. M O V E T H E M O N I T O R - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to appear "shaky." M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I T O R A W A Y F R O M ... press the button to ensure that the graphics cable is connected as a lamp. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a graphics extension cable and...
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... 15. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector. For more information, see "Connecting Two Monitors" on all computers 1 processor fans (2) For optimal cooling, two processor fans are provided. Do not block the vents. 2 cover latch release To open the computer, lay the computer on page 73. 3 network adapter connector...
... 15. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector. For more information, see "Connecting Two Monitors" on all computers 1 processor fans (2) For optimal cooling, two processor fans are provided. Do not block the vents. 2 cover latch release To open the computer, lay the computer on page 73. 3 network adapter connector...
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...and any installed PCI cards (four slots) and PCI Express cards (one x16 slot and one x1 slot). 19 power supply fans For optimal cooling, two power supply fans are provided. Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with the slot to help you have a ...- If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into a USB connector. 16 mouse connector Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 DVI video connector If your monitor has a DVI connector, plug it into the DVI connector on the computer. If your monitor has a VGA...
...and any installed PCI cards (four slots) and PCI Express cards (one x16 slot and one x1 slot). 19 power supply fans For optimal cooling, two power supply fans are provided. Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with the slot to help you have a ...- If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into a USB connector. 16 mouse connector Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 DVI video connector If your monitor has a DVI connector, plug it into the DVI connector on the computer. If your monitor has a VGA...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside View of Your Computer floppy drive CD/DVD drive processor airflow shroud hard drive shroud PCI card shroud and fan processor fan power supply fans (2) system board power supply 74 Removing and Installing Parts
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside View of Your Computer floppy drive CD/DVD drive processor airflow shroud hard drive shroud PCI card shroud and fan processor fan power supply fans (2) system board power supply 74 Removing and Installing Parts
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...) floppy-drive connector (FLOPPY) main power connector (PWR) auxiliary power LED (AUX_PWR) memory module connectors (2, 4) memory module connectors (1, 3) processor fan (CPU FAN) processor and heatsink connector serial ATA connectors (SATA-0, SATA-1, SATA-2, SATA-3) password jumper (PASS) SCSI LED header (SCSI LED) front-panel connector...) clear CMOS jumper (CMOS) front-panel light connector (LED) IEEE 1394 connector (1394) battery socket (BATTERY) rear fan connector (REAR FAN1) PCI-Express x1 card connector power connector (12V PWR) PCI-Express x16 card connector PCI card connectors...
...) floppy-drive connector (FLOPPY) main power connector (PWR) auxiliary power LED (AUX_PWR) memory module connectors (2, 4) memory module connectors (1, 3) processor fan (CPU FAN) processor and heatsink connector serial ATA connectors (SATA-0, SATA-1, SATA-2, SATA-3) password jumper (PASS) SCSI LED header (SCSI LED) front-panel connector...) clear CMOS jumper (CMOS) front-panel light connector (LED) IEEE 1394 connector (1394) battery socket (BATTERY) rear fan connector (REAR FAN1) PCI-Express x1 card connector power connector (12V PWR) PCI-Express x16 card connector PCI card connectors...
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... connections, and fold cables out of the drive. 98 Removing and Installing Parts See the documentation that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see page 56). Removing a CD/DVD Drive 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before ...you begin any software required for the fan and cooling vents. 6 Close the computer cover (see page 119) and update the appropriate Diskette Drive option. 9 Verify that came with the ...
... connections, and fold cables out of the drive. 98 Removing and Installing Parts See the documentation that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see page 56). Removing a CD/DVD Drive 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before ...you begin any software required for the fan and cooling vents. 6 Close the computer cover (see page 119) and update the appropriate Diskette Drive option. 9 Verify that came with the ...
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... cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 8 Connect your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see page 114). power cable tabs (2) data cable CD/DVD drive 6 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to electrical... required for drive operation. 9 Enter system setup (see page 120) and select the appropriate Drive option. 10 Verify that came with the drive for the fan and cooling vents. 7 Close the computer cover (see page 56).
... cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 8 Connect your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see page 114). power cable tabs (2) data cable CD/DVD drive 6 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to electrical... required for drive operation. 9 Enter system setup (see page 120) and select the appropriate Drive option. 10 Verify that came with the drive for the fan and cooling vents. 7 Close the computer cover (see page 56).
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...electronic components. You can do not slide the shroud too quickly. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Processor Airflow Shroud Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud CAUTION: Before you touch any of the computer. 3 Lift the shroud ...up to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from their connectors on the system board. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the fan power ...
...electronic components. You can do not slide the shroud too quickly. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Processor Airflow Shroud Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud CAUTION: Before you touch any of the computer. 3 Lift the shroud ...up to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from their connectors on the system board. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the fan power ...
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...follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 67. 2 Disconnect the cooling fan power cable from the REAR FAN1 connector (see "System Board Components" on page 75) on the system board. 3 Disconnect the power cable from ...the 12V PWR connector (see "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)" on the system board. 4 Lift up the airflow shroud. CAUTION: Before you are familiar with the securing slots. 3 ...
...follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 67. 2 Disconnect the cooling fan power cable from the REAR FAN1 connector (see "System Board Components" on page 75) on the system board. 3 Disconnect the power cable from ...the 12V PWR connector (see "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)" on the system board. 4 Lift up the airflow shroud. CAUTION: Before you are familiar with the securing slots. 3 ...
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You can do so by pressing each of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Install the heat sink: a Slide one end of your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the... sink is correctly seated and secure. 8 Reinstall the retention module clips. 9 Lower the airflow shroud over the heat sink. 10 Reconnect the cooling fan power cable to the REAR FAN1 connector (see "System Board Components" on page 75) on page 88). 3 Release the front panel by touching...
You can do so by pressing each of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Install the heat sink: a Slide one end of your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the... sink is correctly seated and secure. 8 Reinstall the retention module clips. 9 Lower the airflow shroud over the heat sink. 10 Reconnect the cooling fan power cable to the REAR FAN1 connector (see "System Board Components" on page 75) on page 88). 3 Release the front panel by touching...
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... External connectors: Serial Parallel IEEE 1394 Video Network adapter PS/2 (keyboard and mouse) USB Audio System board connectors: Primary IDE drive Serial ATA Floppy drive Fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Telephony (TAPI) Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible 25...
... External connectors: Serial Parallel IEEE 1394 Video Network adapter PS/2 (keyboard and mouse) USB Audio System board connectors: Primary IDE drive Serial ATA Floppy drive Fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Telephony (TAPI) Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible 25...
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...26 DVI connector, 72 E e-mail problems, 39 End User License Agreement, 10 ergonomics information, 10 error messages, 40 diagnostic lights, 53 F fans power supply, 72 processor, 71 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Finding Information, 9 floppy drive installing, 96 removing, 95 H hard drive... activity light, 69 installing, 91 installing second, 94 problems, 39 removing, 90 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 17 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 headphone connector, 70 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help and...
...26 DVI connector, 72 E e-mail problems, 39 End User License Agreement, 10 ergonomics information, 10 error messages, 40 diagnostic lights, 53 F fans power supply, 72 processor, 71 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Finding Information, 9 floppy drive installing, 96 removing, 95 H hard drive... activity light, 69 installing, 91 installing second, 94 problems, 39 removing, 90 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 17 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 headphone connector, 70 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help and...
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...44 N network connector, 71 Network Setup Wizard, 30 problems, 45 Network Setup Wizard, 30 O operating system CD, 11 reinstalling, 11 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 Operating System CD, 11 overclocking, 35 P password clearing, 126 jumper, 126 PCI cards installing, 80 removing, 82 PCI Express cards installing... 33 options, hibernate, 33 options, schemes, 32 problems, 46 standby mode, 31 power light conditions, 46 Power Options Properties, 32 power supply fans, 72 printer problems, 47 Index 151 K keyboard connector, 72 problems, 41 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights back of ...
...44 N network connector, 71 Network Setup Wizard, 30 problems, 45 Network Setup Wizard, 30 O operating system CD, 11 reinstalling, 11 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 Operating System CD, 11 overclocking, 35 P password clearing, 126 jumper, 126 PCI cards installing, 80 removing, 82 PCI Express cards installing... 33 options, hibernate, 33 options, schemes, 32 problems, 46 standby mode, 31 power light conditions, 46 Power Options Properties, 32 power supply fans, 72 printer problems, 47 Index 151 K keyboard connector, 72 problems, 41 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights back of ...
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...115 physical, 118 power, 118 processor, 115 technical, 115 video, 115 standby mode, 31 support contacting Dell, 129 policy, 127 support website, 11 system board, 75 system board components, 75 152 Index See ... 43 CD drive, 38 CD-RW drive, 38 computer crashes, 42-43 computer stops responding, 42 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 37 DVD drive, 38 e-mail, 39 error messages, 40 ... tips, 37 video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48 processor fans, 71 type, 115 Product Information Guide, 10 Program Compatibility Wizard, 43 R RAID configuring, 17 regulatory...
...115 physical, 118 power, 118 processor, 115 technical, 115 video, 115 standby mode, 31 support contacting Dell, 129 policy, 127 support website, 11 system board, 75 system board components, 75 152 Index See ... 43 CD drive, 38 CD-RW drive, 38 computer crashes, 42-43 computer stops responding, 42 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 37 DVD drive, 38 e-mail, 39 error messages, 40 ... tips, 37 video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48 processor fans, 71 type, 115 Product Information Guide, 10 Program Compatibility Wizard, 43 R RAID configuring, 17 regulatory...