Dell XPS Gen 3 Support Question
Dell XPS Gen 3 Support Question
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Question posted by mcknight0908 on December 4th, 2011
Dell Dimension Xps Rear Fan 1 Failure
I am getting a "rear fan 1 failure" warning when I turn my computer on. I wondered which fan this is and if it is replaced easily and reasonably?
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 2
... list of abbreviations and acronyms, see page 10. To access the help file, see the Dell Dimension Help file. All rights reserved. Reproduction in this document is strictly forbidden. is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
disclaims any...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
...Find it Here Dell Solution Center
On your Windows desktop
ResourceCD Documentation and drivers are already installed on my Microsoft®
Windows® desktop (U.S. Readme ...Dell
Dimension Owner's Manual
NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Finding Information
What Are You Looking For?
• How to access tutorials and other how to information • How to get...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... and DVDs • How to use standby mode and hibernate mode • How to change my display resolution • How to clean my computer
The Dell Dimension Help file 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
13
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Opening the Drive Door
Changing the Backlight Color
You can use this exclusive Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Gen 3 feature either to change the color of the backlight that illuminates the Dell name and displays around the badge on the front of your computer, or to turn off the backlight entirely.
Owner's Manual - Page 17
...Display Settings
1 After you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the primary monitor.
2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the display settings.
• In clone mode,... computer. A RAID level 1 configuration is recommended for its Dimension computers.
About Serial ATA Drives
Your Dell™ Dimension™ XPS computer supports up to ensure that you might have selected when...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
...Dell discourages and does not support the use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating system because Windows XP...reason is not implemented in an attempt to Processors.
To determine if your software.
The first and most important reason... overall performance. You can cause heat fatigue failures within the processor, thus possibly shortening its ...
Owner's Manual - Page 32
... Problems" on page 10.
See "The Dell Dimension Help file" on page 10 or search for information on power management modes.
32
Solving Problems
RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - NOTE: Because of different regions ...to the CD/DVD-RW.
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS - TURN OFF STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD/DVD-RW DISC - CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS...
Owner's Manual - Page 50
... yellow = green = off
Dell Diagnostics
CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for the devices installed on Dell™ computers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Light Pattern ABCD
ABCD
Problem Description Another failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution
&#...If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113) to the system board from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD.
50
Advanced Troubleshooting
Owner's Manual - Page 53
... use the device. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Dell ships your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD may need to install drivers if you are not on your computer or...
Owner's Manual - Page 54
... you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under ...Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer after you install or update a driver, use the ResourceCD, go to replace the driver with a [!]) on your Dell Dimension...
Owner's Manual - Page 69
... 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 ...speaker (SPKR)
card fan connector (PCI_FAN) clear CMOS jumper (CMOS) backlight connector (LED)
IEEE 1394 connector (1394)
battery socket (BATTERY)
rear fan connector (REAR FAN1)
PCI-Express ...
Owner's Manual - Page 97
... cable from the REAR FAN1 connector (see "System Board Components" on page 69) on the system board. 3 Disconnect the power cable from the 12V PWR connector (see "Contacting Dell" on page 123. NOTICE: To connect a .... 2 Align the anchor tabs with hardware removal and replacement. Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
1 Attach both fan power cables to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Owner's Manual - Page 102
... 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 69) on .
Front Panel
CAUTION:...sink under the retention tab. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
7 Install the heat sink: a Slide one end of your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on the system board. 12...
Owner's Manual - Page 118
...bootable, if no floppy disk is on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, but you are complete. The computer ...desktop. If no floppy drive installed in system setup (see page 113).
1 If you want the computer to display on (or restart) your computer (see page 61) and try again. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
You can also use this feature to a USB connector (see page 69).
2 Turn...
Owner's Manual - Page 120
... jumper
to pins 1 and 2 to reenable the password feature. 10 Replace the computer cover (see page 108). c Place the jumper plug on... the computer power cable from pins 2 and 3. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
2 Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD) on...2 and 3 to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 5 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on .
120
Appendix
Clearing CMOS ...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
...
A
audio. See sound
B
badge color, 13
battery problems, 31 replacing, 107
BIOS, 113 boot sequence, 118
changing, 118-119 option settings...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
Owner's Manual - Page 142
...Dell Dimension Help file, 10 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 Setup Diagram, 10 warranty, 10
doors drive door, removing, 104 drive door, replacing..., 10 error messages, 34
diagnostic lights, 47
F
fans power supply, 66 processor, 65
Files and Settings Transfer...
Owner's Manual - Page 143
... 15-16 connect VGA, 15-16 display settings, 17 extended desktop mode, 17 hard to read, 44 problems, 44
motherboard. See... Wizard, 28
O
operating system CD, 12 reinstalling, 12 reinstalling Windows XP, 57
Operating System CD, 12 overclocking, 29
P
password clearing, 119...connector, 66 problems, 40
power light conditions, 40
power supply fans, 66
printer problems, 41
problems battery, 31 blue screen,...
Setup Diagram - Page 2
... additional information on the Microsoft Windows desktop.
is subject to their documentation. Printed in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc.
All rights reserved. Set ... and Support:
• To access the Dell™ Dimension™ Help file, click User and system guides, click User's guides, and then click Dell Dimension Help.
• For help with the ...
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