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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. 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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Power Management 31 Overview 31 Standby Mode 31 Hibernate Mode 31 Power Options Properties 32 2 Optimizing Performance Hyper-Threading 35 Overclocking 35 PCI Express Cards 36 3 Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips 37 Battery Problems 37 Drive Problems 37 CD and DVD drive problems 38 Hard drive problems 39 E-Mail, Modem, ...
Power Management 31 Overview 31 Standby Mode 31 Hibernate Mode 31 Power Options Properties 32 2 Optimizing Performance Hyper-Threading 35 Overclocking 35 PCI Express Cards 36 3 Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips 37 Battery Problems 37 Drive Problems 37 CD and DVD drive problems 38 Hard drive problems 39 E-Mail, Modem, ...
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... the Computer Cover 73 Inside View of Your Computer 74 System Board Components 75 Memory 76 Installing Memory 77 Removing Memory 79 Cards 79 PCI Cards 80 PCI Express Cards 83 Drives 88 General Installation Guidelines 88 Connecting Drive Cables 89 Hard Drive 90 Removing a Hard Drive 90 Installing a Hard Drive 91 Adding...
... the Computer Cover 73 Inside View of Your Computer 74 System Board Components 75 Memory 76 Installing Memory 77 Removing Memory 79 Cards 79 PCI Cards 80 PCI Express Cards 83 Drives 88 General Installation Guidelines 88 Connecting Drive Cables 89 Hard Drive 90 Removing a Hard Drive 90 Installing a Hard Drive 91 Adding...
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... can be automatically prioritized through the device software to reduce latency. 36 Optimizing Performance www.dell.com | support.dell.com PCI Express Cards PCI Express is 133 MB/s in one direction at a time. • Prioritization of service - Multiple PCI cards installed in a PCI card slot). The PCI Express x16 card slot replaces the AGP graphics card slot. The dimensions of...
... can be automatically prioritized through the device software to reduce latency. 36 Optimizing Performance www.dell.com | support.dell.com PCI Express Cards PCI Express is 133 MB/s in one direction at a time. • Prioritization of service - Multiple PCI cards installed in a PCI card slot). The PCI Express x16 card slot replaces the AGP graphics card slot. The dimensions of...
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..., to attach headphones and most speakers with the slot to the modem connector (optional). Turn off the computer 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....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 ...
..., to attach headphones and most speakers with the slot to the modem connector (optional). Turn off the computer 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....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 ...
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...) card fan connector (PCI_FAN) 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 (PCI SLOT 1, PCI SLOT 2, PCI SLOT 3, PCI SLOT 4) Removing and Installing Parts 75
...) card fan connector (PCI_FAN) 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 (PCI SLOT 1, PCI SLOT 2, PCI SLOT 3, PCI SLOT 4) Removing and Installing Parts 75
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... you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm. Installing a PCI Card 1 Follow the procedures in the next section. retention arm filler bracket lever PCI card edge connector card connector 80 ... driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Four PCI card slots • One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Cards If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Installing a PCI Express Card" on page 84. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Your Dell™ computer...
... you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm. Installing a PCI Card 1 Follow the procedures in the next section. retention arm filler bracket lever PCI card edge connector card connector 80 ... driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Four PCI card slots • One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Cards If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Installing a PCI Express Card" on page 84. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Your Dell™ computer...
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.... If you are installing or replacing a PCI card, see page 131). PCI Express x16 card PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x16 card slot PCI Express x1 card slot If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the procedures in the empty card-slot opening. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Installing a PCI Card" on . 8 Remove the card's driver...
.... If you are installing or replacing a PCI card, see page 131). PCI Express x16 card PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x16 card slot PCI Express x1 card slot If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the procedures in the empty card-slot opening. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Installing a PCI Card" on . 8 Remove the card's driver...
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tab top of retention mechanism filler bracket retention arm lever x16 card securing slot securing tab edge connector card connector x1 card edge connector card connector 84 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 67. 2 Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
tab top of retention mechanism filler bracket retention arm lever x16 card securing slot securing tab edge connector card connector x1 card edge connector card connector 84 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 67. 2 Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
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... to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 9 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 10 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 120), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to maintain FCC certification of its top corners, and then ease it out of... tab, grasp the card by its connector. 6 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. Removing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 67. 2 Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm. 3...
... to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 9 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 10 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 120), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to maintain FCC certification of its top corners, and then ease it out of... tab, grasp the card by its connector. 6 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. Removing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 67. 2 Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm. 3...
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... DDR2 unbuffered SDRAM four 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB non-ECC 256 MB 4 GB NOTE: See "Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations" on your processor) PCI Express Appendix 115 F0000h Intel 925X Express or Intel 925XE Express eight 24 4-Mb Integrated network interface capable of memory available to the operating system.
... DDR2 unbuffered SDRAM four 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB non-ECC 256 MB 4 GB NOTE: See "Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations" on your processor) PCI Express Appendix 115 F0000h Intel 925X Express or Intel 925XE Express eight 24 4-Mb Integrated network interface capable of memory available to the operating system.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Expansion Bus Bus type PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 and x16 Bus speed PCI: 33 MHz PCI Express: x1 slot bidirectional speed - 500 MB/s x16 slot bidirectional speed - 8 GB/s PCI connector four connector size 120 pins connector data width (maximum) 32 bits PCI Express connector one x1 connector size 36 pins connector data width (maximum) 1 PCI Express lane PCI Express connector...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Expansion Bus Bus type PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 and x16 Bus speed PCI: 33 MHz PCI Express: x1 slot bidirectional speed - 500 MB/s x16 slot bidirectional speed - 8 GB/s PCI connector four connector size 120 pins connector data width (maximum) 32 bits PCI Express connector one x1 connector size 36 pins connector data width (maximum) 1 PCI Express lane PCI Express connector...
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... an internal power problem (see "Power Problems" on state. two front-panel connectors for headphones and microphones 40-pin connector on PCI local bus four 7-pin connectors 34-pin connector 5-pin connector four 120-pin connectors 36-pin connector 164-pin connector 4-pin connector...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-hole connector ...
... an internal power problem (see "Power Problems" on state. two front-panel connectors for headphones and microphones 40-pin connector on PCI local bus four 7-pin connectors 34-pin connector 5-pin connector four 120-pin connectors 36-pin connector 164-pin connector 4-pin connector...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-hole connector ...
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...sequence, 124 changing, 124-125 option settings, 124 booting to a USB device, 124 C cards installing PCI, 80 installing PCI Express, 84 PCI, 80 PCI Express, 83 PCI Express slots, 72 PCI slots, 72 removing PCI, 82 removing PCI Express, 87 slots, 72, 79 types supported, 79 case front-panel light color, 14 CD/DVD drive ...72 VGA, 72 video, 72 copying CDs and DVDs, 28 cover closing, 114 cover release latch, 71 opening, 73 D Dell contacting, 129 Dell Solution Center, 9 support policy, 127 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 56 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 53 Index 149
...sequence, 124 changing, 124-125 option settings, 124 booting to a USB device, 124 C cards installing PCI, 80 installing PCI Express, 84 PCI, 80 PCI Express, 83 PCI Express slots, 72 PCI slots, 72 removing PCI, 82 removing PCI Express, 87 slots, 72, 79 types supported, 79 case front-panel light color, 14 CD/DVD drive ...72 VGA, 72 video, 72 copying CDs and DVDs, 28 cover closing, 114 cover release latch, 71 opening, 73 D Dell contacting, 129 Dell Solution Center, 9 support policy, 127 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 56 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 53 Index 149
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... 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, 84 removing, 87 performance overclocking, 35 playing CDs, 26 playing DVDs, 26 power button, 69...
... 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, 84 removing, 87 performance overclocking, 35 playing CDs, 26 playing DVDs, 26 power button, 69...