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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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...to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of your computer. Reproduction in any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, PowerConnect, and Axim are not applicable. Trademarks used in trademarks... refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; A01 www.dell.com | support.dell.com All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Model WHL ...
...to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of your computer. Reproduction in any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, PowerConnect, and Axim are not applicable. Trademarks used in trademarks... refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; A01 www.dell.com | support.dell.com All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Model WHL ...
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... for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here Dell Solution Center On your Windows desktop ResourceCD Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for ... problems • How to remove and install parts • Technical specifications • How to contact Dell Dimension Owner's Manual NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Finding Information 9 Readme files may be included on my Microsoft® Windows® desktop ...
... for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here Dell Solution Center On your Windows desktop ResourceCD Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for ... problems • How to remove and install parts • Technical specifications • How to contact Dell Dimension Owner's Manual NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Finding Information 9 Readme files may be included on my Microsoft® Windows® desktop ...
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...-arrow keys, select On Board Device, and then press . 5 Click Front LED Color, and press . 6 Press the left- www.dell.com | support.dell.com Changing the Front-Panel Light Color You can use this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. The front... purposes. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 67. 2 Turn on the front of the procedures in this exclusive Dell™ Dimension™ XPS feature either to scroll through the color options using the up- arrow keys to change the color of the front-panel light that illuminates...
...-arrow keys, select On Board Device, and then press . 5 Click Front LED Color, and press . 6 Press the left- www.dell.com | support.dell.com Changing the Front-Panel Light Color You can use this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. The front... purposes. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 67. 2 Turn on the front of the procedures in this exclusive Dell™ Dimension™ XPS feature either to scroll through the color options using the up- arrow keys to change the color of the front-panel light that illuminates...
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... controller on serial ATA drive connections. NOTE: RAID levels do not represent a hierarchy. See "Hard Drive" on page 90 for its Dimension computers. Although several RAID configurations are present in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. ...of the RAID configuration that the larger drive does not contain unallocated (and therefore unusable) space. About Serial ATA Drives Your Dell™ Dimension™ XPS computer supports up to three serial ATA hard drives. A RAID level 1 configuration is present, then that drive cannot be...
... controller on serial ATA drive connections. NOTE: RAID levels do not represent a hierarchy. See "Hard Drive" on page 90 for its Dimension computers. Although several RAID configurations are present in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. ...of the RAID configuration that the larger drive does not contain unallocated (and therefore unusable) space. About Serial ATA Drives Your Dell™ Dimension™ XPS computer supports up to three serial ATA hard drives. A RAID level 1 configuration is present, then that drive cannot be...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com PCI Express Cards PCI Express is 133 MB/s in one direction at a time. • Prioritization of PCI Express technology include: • Greater available bandwidth - ... Express bus bandwidth is 250 MB/s in each PCI Express card operates on its own channel. Multiple PCI cards installed in a PCI card slot). The dimensions of PCI Express card slots are different from PCXI card slots, and the cards are not interchangeable (you cannot install a PCI card in a PCI Express...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com PCI Express Cards PCI Express is 133 MB/s in one direction at a time. • Prioritization of PCI Express technology include: • Greater available bandwidth - ... Express bus bandwidth is 250 MB/s in each PCI Express card operates on its own channel. Multiple PCI cards installed in a PCI card slot). The dimensions of PCI Express card slots are different from PCXI card slots, and the cards are not interchangeable (you cannot install a PCI card in a PCI Express...
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... page 37) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for the devices installed on Dell™ computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 119) to boot from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD. 56 Advanced Troubleshooting check... system setup (see page 131). When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you begin any of the procedures in this section,...
... page 37) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for the devices installed on Dell™ computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 119) to boot from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD. 56 Advanced Troubleshooting check... system setup (see page 131). When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you begin any of the procedures in this section,...
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... the ResourceCD, remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. A driver is needed. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD may need to install drivers if you experience a problem with any other programs that you are not on your computer or all devices attached...by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are installing software appropriate for operating systems that are running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of ...
... the ResourceCD, remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. A driver is needed. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD may need to install drivers if you experience a problem with any other programs that you are not on your computer or all devices attached...by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are installing software appropriate for operating systems that are running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of ...
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...Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return 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 Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control...
...Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return 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 Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control...
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...has no operating system, the computer generates an error message. • USB Flash Device - This option allows you to display on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, but you are complete. Boot Sequence This feature allows you to specify the function keys to change the boot sequence for devices. ...the Current Boot You can also use this option activates the numeric and mathematical features shown at the top of each key. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Numlock Key OS Install POST Hotkeys Keyboard Errors This option involves the rightmost bank of the screen, press . NOTE: If...
...has no operating system, the computer generates an error message. • USB Flash Device - This option allows you to display on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, but you are complete. Boot Sequence This feature allows you to specify the function keys to change the boot sequence for devices. ...the Current Boot You can also use this option activates the numeric and mathematical features shown at the top of each key. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Numlock Key OS Install POST Hotkeys Keyboard Errors This option involves the rightmost bank of the screen, press . NOTE: If...
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... Address Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Technical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Customer Care E-mail: customer_cn@dell.com Technical Support Fax Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers and storage) Technical Support (projectors, PDAs...
... Address Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Technical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Customer Care E-mail: customer_cn@dell.com Technical Support Fax Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers and storage) Technical Support (projectors, PDAs...
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...City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Greece Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/gr/en/emaildell/ Country Code: 30 Technical Support Gold Service Technical Support Switchboard Gold... Guyana General Support Hong Kong Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support E-mail: apsupport@dell.com Country Code: 852 Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision) Technical Support (PowerApp™, PowerEdge™,...
...City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Greece Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/gr/en/emaildell/ Country Code: 30 Technical Support Gold Service Technical Support Switchboard Gold... Guyana General Support Hong Kong Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support E-mail: apsupport@dell.com Country Code: 852 Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision) Technical Support (PowerApp™, PowerEdge™,...
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... (servers) Country Code: 81 Technical Support outside of Japan (servers) City Code: 44 Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (PDAs, projectors, printers, routers) Technical Support outside of Japan...
... (servers) Country Code: 81 Technical Support outside of Japan (servers) City Code: 44 Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (PDAs, projectors, printers, routers) Technical Support outside of Japan...
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...Code: 853 Malaysia (Penang) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 60 City Code: 4 Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: tech_be@dell.com Technical Support (Brussels, Belgium) Home/Small Business Sales (Brussels, Belgium) Corporate Sales (Brussels, Belgium) Customer...) Technical Support Customer Service (Xiamen, China) Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China) Website: support.ap.dell.com Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) Customer ...
...Code: 853 Malaysia (Penang) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 60 City Code: 4 Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: tech_be@dell.com Technical Support (Brussels, Belgium) Home/Small Business Sales (Brussels, Belgium) Corporate Sales (Brussels, Belgium) Customer...) Technical Support Customer Service (Xiamen, China) Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China) Website: support.ap.dell.com Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) Customer ...
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... Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Singapore (Singapore) Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 005 Country Code: 65 Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision) Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales Corporate...
... Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Singapore (Singapore) Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 005 Country Code: 65 Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision) Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales Corporate...
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... Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Taiwan Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 002 E-mail: ap_support@dell.com Country Code: 886 Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, Inspiron, Dimension, and Electronics and Accessories) Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Thailand Website...
... Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Taiwan Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 002 E-mail: ap_support@dell.com Country Code: 886 Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, Inspiron, Dimension, and Electronics and Accessories) Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Thailand Website...