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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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... is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 56 Drivers 59 What Is a Driver 59 Identifying Drivers 59 Reinstalling Drivers 60 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 61 Creating a Restore Point 62 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier...
... is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 56 Drivers 59 What Is a Driver 59 Identifying Drivers 59 Reinstalling Drivers 60 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 61 Creating a Restore Point 62 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier...
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...2 Turn on the front of the front-panel light that illuminates the Dell name and displays around the badge on (or restart) your computer, or to scroll through the color options. NOTE: The front-panel light is not for diagnostic purposes. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product ...Information Guide. arrow keys to turn off the front-panel light entirely. The front-panel light color changes as you begin any of the procedures in this exclusive Dell™ Dimension™ XPS feature either...
...2 Turn on the front of the front-panel light that illuminates the Dell name and displays around the badge on (or restart) your computer, or to scroll through the color options. NOTE: The front-panel light is not for diagnostic purposes. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product ...Information Guide. arrow keys to turn off the front-panel light entirely. The front-panel light color changes as you begin any of the procedures in this exclusive Dell™ Dimension™ XPS feature either...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any cards (see page 79). • ... of interference are securely connected to the same electrical outlet 46 Solving Problems I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G G R E E N - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S O F F - See "Diagnostic Lights" on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see page 75).
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any cards (see page 79). • ... of interference are securely connected to the same electrical outlet 46 Solving Problems I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G G R E E N - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S O F F - See "Diagnostic Lights" on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see page 75).
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... N N E C T I V E R - Ensure that the sound is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to check for interference. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I O N - See page 59. 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 - No sound ...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 - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Ensure that the headphone cable is working by testing it with another device, such as...
... N N E C T I V E R - Ensure that the sound is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to check for interference. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I O N - See page 59. 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 - No sound ...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 - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Ensure that the headphone cable is working by testing it with another device, such as...
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... Information Guide. To help you begin any of the lights identify the problem. ABCD A possible processor failure has occurred. button. The lights can be yellow or green. Reinstall the processor (see page 71). 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...
... Information Guide. To help you begin any of the lights identify the problem. ABCD A possible processor failure has occurred. button. The lights can be yellow or green. Reinstall the processor (see page 71). 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...
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...Dell Dimension ResourceCD. 56 Advanced Troubleshooting NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your screen identifying a problem with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell... = yellow = green = off Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for the devices installed on your... The operating system is an error message on Dell™ computers. Suggested Resolution • Ensure that...Product Information Guide. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with a device...37) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of the procedures in...
...Dell Dimension ResourceCD. 56 Advanced Troubleshooting NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your screen identifying a problem with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell... = yellow = green = off Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for the devices installed on your... The operating system is an error message on Dell™ computers. Suggested Resolution • Ensure that...Product Information Guide. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with a device...37) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of the procedures in...
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... cooling, two power supply fans are provided. Do not block the vents. 72 Removing and Installing Parts For more information, see "Diagnostics Lights" on page 53. 15 keyboard connector If you have a USB mouse, plug it into the green mouse connector. If you have... a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. Use the black surround connector to the parallel connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 DVI 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...
... cooling, two power supply fans are provided. Do not block the vents. 72 Removing and Installing Parts For more information, see "Diagnostics Lights" on page 53. 15 keyboard connector If you have a USB mouse, plug it into the green mouse connector. If you have... a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. Use the black surround connector to the parallel connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 DVI 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...
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..., emerald, sapphire (default), amber, amethyst, topaz, diamond (See "Changing the Front-Panel Light Color" on integrated network adapter) Diagnostic lights Standby power light Case front-panel light green light - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Controls and Lights (continued) Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Activity light (on page 14.) Power DC power supply: Wattage 460 W Heat dissipation 931.2 BTU...
..., emerald, sapphire (default), amber, amethyst, topaz, diamond (See "Changing the Front-Panel Light Color" on integrated network adapter) Diagnostic lights Standby power light Case front-panel light green light - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Controls and Lights (continued) Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Activity light (on page 14.) Power DC power supply: Wattage 460 W Heat dissipation 931.2 BTU...
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...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 installing, 99 problems, 38 removing, 98 CD-RW drive problems, 38 CDs copying, 28 Operating System, 11 playing, 26 ...72 TV-OUT, 71 USB, 70, 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 Index A audio.
...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 installing, 99 problems, 38 removing, 98 CD-RW drive problems, 38 CDs copying, 28 Operating System, 11 playing, 26 ...72 TV-OUT, 71 USB, 70, 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 Index A audio.
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diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53 display. See monitor documentation Dell Solution Center, 9 End User License Agreement, 10 ergonomics, 10 Finding Information, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 10 regulatory, 10 ResourceCD, 9 safety, 10 ... 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...
diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53 display. See monitor documentation Dell Solution Center, 9 End User License Agreement, 10 ergonomics, 10 Finding Information, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 10 regulatory, 10 ResourceCD, 9 safety, 10 ... 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...
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K keyboard connector, 72 problems, 41 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights back of computer, 53 diagnostic, 53 hard-drive activity, 69 M memory 4-GB configurations, 77 DDR2 overview, 76 installation guidelines, 76 installing, 77 problems, 44 removing, 79 ...problems, 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, 84 ...
K keyboard connector, 72 problems, 41 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights back of computer, 53 diagnostic, 53 hard-drive activity, 69 M memory 4-GB configurations, 77 DDR2 overview, 76 installation guidelines, 76 installing, 77 problems, 44 removing, 79 ...problems, 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, 84 ...
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... scanner problems, 47 screen. problems battery, 37 blue screen, 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 general, 42 hard drive, 39 IEEE 1394, 41 Internet, 39 keyboard, 41 memory..., 50 volume adjusting, 48 processor fans, 71 type, 115 Product Information Guide, 10 Program Compatibility Wizard, 43 R RAID configuring, 17 regulatory information, 10 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 ResourceCD, 9, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 56 S safety instructions, 10 SATA.
... scanner problems, 47 screen. problems battery, 37 blue screen, 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 general, 42 hard drive, 39 IEEE 1394, 41 Internet, 39 keyboard, 41 memory..., 50 volume adjusting, 48 processor fans, 71 type, 115 Product Information Guide, 10 Program Compatibility Wizard, 43 R RAID configuring, 17 regulatory information, 10 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 ResourceCD, 9, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 56 S safety instructions, 10 SATA.
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... entering, 120 options, 121 screens, 120 T technical support policy, 127 transferring information to a new computer, 26 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 61 tips, 37 TV connect to ...computer, 15-16, 71 U USB booting to devices, 124 connectors, 70, 72 V VGA connector, 72 video connector, 72 problems, 50 volume adjusting, 48 W warranty information, 10 Windows XP...
... entering, 120 options, 121 screens, 120 T technical support policy, 127 transferring information to a new computer, 26 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 61 tips, 37 TV connect to ...computer, 15-16, 71 U USB booting to devices, 124 connectors, 70, 72 V VGA connector, 72 video connector, 72 problems, 50 volume adjusting, 48 W warranty information, 10 Windows XP...