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6If no screws are attached to the drive, check the inside of the drive panel for screws and, if screws are present, attach the screws to the new drive.

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1 optical drive

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shoulder screws (3)

7Gently slide the drive into the drive bay until you hear a click or feel the drive securely installed.

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drive release latch

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optical drive

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Contents Dell XPS W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mApril NP756 Contents Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Power Management Options in Windows VistaConfiguring Power Management Settings Understanding Dual-Graphics TechnologyTroubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer100 Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings 105General Drive Installation Guidelines 107 102140 Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin Assignments 142139 141178 179My device documentation Warranty informationDrivers for my computer Desktop System Software DSSService Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key Your call when contacting support Finding InformationHow to use your Windows operating system Then enter your Service Tag or product modelAppropriate for your configuration, providing critical Click the topic that describes your problemOperating System Media According to the operating system you orderedSetting Up and Using Your Computer Front and Back View of the ComputerFront View Computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving stateBlinking amber An internal power problem may exist No light The computer is turned offFront I/O Connectors Back View Back I/O Connectors Green a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps networkComputer Attaching the Computer Stand Captive screw Stabilizing feet closed SlotsInstalling Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting Monitors Connecting a Monitor Without an Adapter DVI white connector TV-OUT connectorWindows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off Connecting a Monitor With an Adapter Connecting a Monitor in a Dual Graphics Card Configuration DVI white connector DVI-to-VGA adapter optionalPrimary video card Connecting Two or More Monitors Connecting a TVWindows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off About Your RAID Configuration RAID Level 0 ConfigurationRAID Level 1 Configuration RAID Level 0+1 ConfigurationSetting Up and Using Your Computer RAID Level 5 Configuration Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAIDSetting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM UtilityUsing Nvidia MediaShield Click Create under System TasksFree Disk Selection window appears Clearing System Data window appearsDeleting a RAID Array Page Using Multimedia Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media CD player includes the following basic buttonsDVD player includes the following basic buttons Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips DVD-Writable DrivesUsing a Media Card Reader Optional Network Setup Wizard Click Checklist for creating a network Transferring Information to a New ComputerTo copy data from the source computer Power Management Options in Windows XP Standby ModeTo transfer data to the new computer Hibernate Mode Power Options PropertiesPower Schemes Tab Power schemes drop-down menu displays the following schemes Advanced Tab Advanced tab allows you toPower Management Options in Windows Vista Sleep ModeConfiguring Power Management Settings Setting Up and Using Your Computer Understanding Dual-Graphics Technology Understanding CPU OverclockingOptimizing for Greater Performance Optimizing for Greater Performance Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSetDell QuickSet Drive Problems Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computerOptical drive problems Problems writing to an optical driveHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems D O W S Ieee 1394 Device Problems Lockups and Software Problems Memory Problems Other software problemsSolid blue screen appears Mouse Problems Network ProblemsPower Problems Printer ProblemsScanner Problems No sound from headphones Sound and Speaker ProblemsVideo and Monitor Problems No sound from speakersScreen is difficult to read 3D image quality is poorPower Lights Diagnostic Lights Ensure that no special requirements for Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionEnsure that the memory you are using is See Memory onRestart the computer Problems onPCI Express Cards on Computer for resource conflicts seeBeep Codes Code CauseSystem Messages Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionMessage Possible Cause Dell Diagnostics When to Use Dell DiagnosticsStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Troubleshooting Tab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Custom Test onlyIdentifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device ManagerUsing the Drivers and Utilities Media Click Driver and click Roll Back DriverAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Using Microsoft Windows System Restore You can restore your operating system in the following waysRestoring Your Operating System Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore Removing PC Restore Click Dell Factory Image Restore Select Repair Your ComputerUsing the Operating System Media Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Click Start and click Help and SupportClick Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list Troubleshooting Recommended Tools Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Preparing to Work Inside Your ComputerRemoving the Computer Cover Computer cover Cover release latch Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components DDR2 Memory Overview Card cage fan connector Liquid cooling assemblyMemory PCI-Express x1 card slotAddressing Memory Configurations Crossbar Removing and Installing Parts Installing MemoryMemory connector closest to Securing clips ProcessorRemoving Memory Cards Fan bracket Removing and Installing Parts Removing PCI and PCI Express CardsRelease tab Card retainer PCI Express x16 card Securing tab Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards PCI Express x16 card Securing tab Card connector seated Within slotAlignment bar Alignment guide Outside of slot Graphics card bridge Power connectors 100Cards 101 Fan bracket102 103 104 If you removed a sound card Network Adapter and Sound Card SettingsIf you installed a sound card 105Your computer supports If you removed an add-in network connectorDrives 106107 General Drive Installation GuidelinesAbout Serial ATA Drives Optical drive bays Floppy drive/media card108 Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Sata data cablePower cable 109Installing a Hard Drive 110Blue tabs Hard drive 111 112 Hard drive2 hard drive bayDrive Panel Removing the Drive Panel113 Replacing the Drive Panel 114Drive release latch Drive panel Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy Drive115 116 Installing a Floppy Drive 117Drive release latch 118 Floppy driveMedia Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader119 Media card reader power 120Cable Installing a Media Card Reader 121122 Media card readerOptical Drive Removing an Optical Drive123 124 Data cableInstalling an Optical Drive 125126 Optical drive127 128 Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud AssemblyProcessor Airflow Shroud Processor airflow shroudRemoving the Processor Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud AssemblyProcessor 129Processor cover Installing the Processor130 Socket release lever131 Fans Removing the Card Fan132 Cage housing Fan cage 133Installing the Card Fan 134Card fan Rubber grommet Removing the CPU Fan 135Installing the CPU Fan 136Rubber grommet CPU fan Removing the Optional Hard Drive Fan 137Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan 138Removing the System Board Screw Card fan assemblySystem Board 139Installing the System Board 140Screw Power Supply 141142 Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23143 +12 VC DC Blue/White DC Power Connector P2144 +12 VA DC/SE Yellow+12 VA DC Yellow +12 VB DC White Removing and Installing Parts145 +12 VB DC/SE White +12 VC DC/SE Blue/WhiteDC Power Connector P3 Graphics Card DC Power Connector P4 Graphics Card 146+12 VE DC/SE Blue/Yellow +12 VB DC White DC Power Connector P5 FD1 147+12 VE DC Blue/Yellow +12 VC DC Blue/White DC Power Connector P6 and P7 BAY1 and Bay2 DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 HDD0 and HDD1148 DC Power Connectors P10-P13 HDD2 and HDD5 149+12 VB DC White +12 VA DC Yellow 150 DC Power Connector P15 Graphics Card 1-KW PSU OnlyPin Number Signal Name +12 VB DC WhiteRemoving the Power Supply DC Power Connector P16 Graphics Card 1-KW PSU Only151 152 ScrewsPower supply screws 153Installing the Power Supply 154155 Front I/O PanelFront I/O-Panel Components External Ieee 1394 port External USB portsRemoving the Front I/O Panel 156Front I/O panel Replacing the Battery BatteryInstalling the I/O Panel 157To replace the battery Removing the Computer Stand158 Replacing the Computer Cover 159Computer stand 160 Computer cover Cover hinge tabsSpecifications 161162 163 Computer Setup see System Setup on Back panel LEDs Guide Backup battery CR2032 lithium coin cell164 165 50.8 cm/sec508 cm/sec Use system setup as follows System SetupEntering System Setup OverviewSystem Setup Options 167168 169 170 Strip or surge protector Low Power Mode171 Appropriate time field172 Boot Sequence 173Clearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots174 Clearing Cmos Settings 175Mouse Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 176CDs and DVDs FCC Notices U.S. OnlyFloppy Drive 177Class a Class B FCC Identification Information178 Contacting Dell You can contact Dell through the Internet and by phone179 180 Online Support Support.ap.dell.com181 Online Support Support.euro.dell.comOnline Support La-techsupport@dell.com Online Support International Access Code Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Toll-free182 183 Online Order Status184 185 Calling from Guayaquil Appendix186 Fisupport@dell.com187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 Fax 21 424 01 Appendix196 Transaction Sales Toll-free 1 800 394 Corporate SalesTechnical Support, Customer Service, 604 633 197Sales Penang, Malaysia 198 020 140 14Technical Support Fax 08 590 05 Sales 08 587 705 199 Corporate/Public Sector Sales 01344 860 Country Code Customer Service Online City Code200 Home and Small Business Fax 0870 907201 Or Speech-Impaired Country Code Fax Toll-freeLeases and Loans Toll-free Dell Preferred Accounts DPA 202 Glossary 203204 205 Docking device See APR206 207 208 209 210 211 Video resolution See resolution 212213 IndexIndex Reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 reinstalling Windows XP 215SLI Sleep mode, 47 System Restore 217218
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