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Country (City)

Service Type

Area Codes,

International Access Code

 

Local Numbers, and

Country Code

 

Toll-Free Numbers

City Code

 

Web and E-mail Address

 

 

 

India

Online Support

support.ap.dell.com

 

Portable and Desktop Support

 

 

Desktop Support E-mail

india_support_desktop@dell.com

 

Portable Support E-mail

india_support_notebook@dell.com

 

Phone Numbers

080-25068032 or 080-25068034

 

 

or your city STD code + 60003355

 

 

or toll-free: 1-800-425-8045

 

Server Support

 

 

E-mail

india_support_Server@dell.com

 

Phone Numbers

080-25068032 or 080-25068034

 

 

or your city STD code + 60003355

 

 

or toll-free: 1800 425 8045

 

Gold Support Only

 

 

E-mail

eec_ap@dell.com

 

Phone Numbers

080-25068033

 

 

or your city STD code + 60003355

 

 

or toll-free: 1-800-425-9045

 

XPS Support Only

 

 

E-mail

Indiaxps_AP@dell.com

 

Phone Numbers

080-25068066

 

 

or toll-free: 1-800-425-2066

 

Customer Service

 

 

Home and Small Business

India_care_HSB@dell.com

 

 

toll-free: 1800-4254051

 

Large Corporate Accounts

India_care_REL@dell.com

 

 

toll-free: 1800-4252067

 

Sales

 

 

Large Corporate Accounts

1600 33 8044

 

Home and Small Business

1600 33 8046

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell XPSApril NP756 Contents Configuring Power Management Settings Power Management Options in Windows VistaMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Understanding Dual-Graphics TechnologyUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveTroubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Preparing to Work Inside Your ComputerGeneral Drive Installation Guidelines 107 Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings 105100 102139 Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin Assignments 142140 141179 178Drivers for my computer Warranty informationMy device documentation Desktop System Software DSSYour call when contacting support Finding Information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product KeyAppropriate for your configuration, providing critical Then enter your Service Tag or product modelHow to use your Windows operating system Click the topic that describes your problemAccording to the operating system you ordered Operating System MediaSetting Up and Using Your Computer Front and Back View of the ComputerFront View Blinking amber An internal power problem may exist Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving stateComputer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown 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 Slots Captive screw Stabilizing feet closedInstalling 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 DVI white connector DVI-to-VGA adapter optional Connecting a Monitor in a Dual Graphics Card ConfigurationPrimary video card Connecting a TV Connecting Two or More MonitorsWindows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off RAID Level 0 Configuration About Your RAID ConfigurationRAID Level 0+1 Configuration RAID Level 1 ConfigurationSetting Up and Using Your Computer Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID RAID Level 5 ConfigurationUsing the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled ModeClick Create under System Tasks Using Nvidia MediaShieldFree 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 DVD-Writable Drives Helpful TipsUsing 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 Advanced Tab Advanced tab allows you to Power schemes drop-down menu displays the following schemesPower 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 Battery Problems Solving ProblemsDrive 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 Network Problems Mouse ProblemsPrinter Problems Power ProblemsScanner Problems Video and Monitor Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from speakers3D image quality is poor Screen is difficult to readPower Lights Diagnostic Lights Ensure that the memory you are using is Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionEnsure that no special requirements for See Memory onPCI Express Cards on Problems onRestart the computer Computer for resource conflicts seeCode Cause Beep CodesMessage Possible Cause Corrective Action System MessagesMessage Possible Cause Dell Diagnostics When to Use Dell DiagnosticsStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Troubleshooting Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Custom Test onlyDrivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device ManagerClick Driver and click Roll Back Driver Using the Drivers and Utilities MediaAt 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 Select Repair Your Computer Click Dell Factory Image RestoreUsing the Operating System Media Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Click Start and click Help and SupportClick Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list Troubleshooting Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Preparing to Work Inside Your ComputerRemoving the Computer Cover Computer cover Cover release latch Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Memory Card cage fan connector Liquid cooling assemblyDDR2 Memory Overview PCI-Express x1 card slotAddressing Memory Configurations Memory connector closest to Securing clips Installing MemoryCrossbar Removing and Installing Parts 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 Fan bracket 101102 103 104 If you installed a sound card Network Adapter and Sound Card SettingsIf you removed a sound card 105Drives If you removed an add-in network connectorYour computer supports 106About Serial ATA Drives General Drive Installation Guidelines107 Optical drive bays Floppy drive/media cardRemoving a Hard Drive Hard Drive108 Sata data cable109 Power cableInstalling a Hard Drive 110Blue tabs Hard drive 111 Hard drive2 hard drive bay 112Drive 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 Floppy drive 118Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader119 Media card reader power 120Cable 121 Installing a Media Card ReaderMedia card reader 122Optical Drive Removing an Optical Drive123 Data cable 124125 Installing an Optical DriveOptical drive 126127 Processor Airflow Shroud Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly128 Processor airflow shroudProcessor Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud AssemblyRemoving the Processor 129130 Installing the ProcessorProcessor cover Socket release lever131 Fans Removing the Card Fan132 133 Cage housing Fan cageInstalling the Card Fan 134Card fan Rubber grommet 135 Removing the CPU FanInstalling the CPU Fan 136Rubber grommet CPU fan 137 Removing the Optional Hard Drive Fan138 Installing the Optional Hard Drive FanSystem Board Screw Card fan assemblyRemoving the System Board 139Installing the System Board 140Screw 141 Power SupplyDC Power Connector P1 Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin Assignments142 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23143 144 DC Power Connector P2+12 VC DC Blue/White +12 VA DC/SE Yellow145 +12 VB DC White Removing and Installing Parts+12 VA DC Yellow +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 Pin Number Signal Name DC Power Connector P15 Graphics Card 1-KW PSU Only150 +12 VB DC WhiteRemoving the Power Supply DC Power Connector P16 Graphics Card 1-KW PSU Only151 Screws 152153 Power supply screws154 Installing the Power SupplyFront I/O-Panel Components Front I/O Panel155 External Ieee 1394 port External USB portsRemoving the Front I/O Panel 156Front I/O panel Installing the I/O Panel BatteryReplacing the Battery 157To replace the battery Removing the Computer Stand158 Replacing the Computer Cover 159Computer stand Computer cover Cover hinge tabs 160161 Specifications162 163 Computer Setup see System Setup on Back panel LEDs Guide Backup battery CR2032 lithium coin cell164 165 50.8 cm/sec508 cm/sec Entering System Setup System SetupUse system setup as follows Overview167 System Setup Options168 169 170 171 Low Power ModeStrip or surge protector Appropriate time field172 173 Boot SequenceClearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots174 175 Clearing Cmos SettingsComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor Cleaning Your ComputerMouse 176Floppy Drive FCC Notices U.S. OnlyCDs and DVDs 177Class a Class B FCC Identification Information178 Contacting Dell You can contact Dell through the Internet and by phone179 Online Support Support.ap.dell.com 180181 Online Support Support.euro.dell.comOnline Support La-techsupport@dell.com Online Support International Access Code Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Toll-free182 Online Order Status 183184 Calling from Guayaquil Appendix 185Fisupport@dell.com 186187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 Fax 21 424 01 Appendix 195Transaction Sales Toll-free 1 800 394 Corporate Sales 196Technical Support, Customer Service, 604 633 197Sales Penang, Malaysia 198 020 140 14Technical Support Fax 08 590 05 Sales 08 587 705 199 200 Country Code Customer Service Online City CodeCorporate/Public Sector Sales 01344 860 Home and Small Business Fax 0870 907201 Or Speech-Impaired Country Code Fax Toll-freeLeases and Loans Toll-free Dell Preferred Accounts DPA 202 203 Glossary204 Docking device See APR 205206 207 208 209 210 211 212 Video resolution See resolutionIndex 213Index 215 Reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 reinstalling Windows XPSLI 217 Sleep mode, 47 System Restore218
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XPS 720, 720 specifications

The Dell XPS 720 is a powerful desktop computer that epitomizes the brand's commitment to performance and innovation. Introduced as part of the XPS (Extreme Performance System) line, the XPS 720 was designed for gamers, content creators, and tech enthusiasts who demand high performance from their machines.

One of the standout features of the XPS 720 is its impressive processing capabilities. The system can be equipped with Intel's quad-core processors, notably the Intel Core 2 Quad, which allows for exceptional multitasking and enhanced performance in multi-threaded applications. This makes it suitable for gaming, video editing, and graphic design.

The XPS 720 also offers a high level of customization, giving users the ability to select their desired specifications. Customers can choose between various configurations of RAM, hard drives, and graphics cards. The XPS 720 supports multi-GPU setups with NVIDIA’s SLI technology, enabling gamers to run the latest titles at optimal settings and resolutions, while also improving performance in demanding applications.

In terms of graphics capabilities, the XPS 720 can be outfitted with powerful NVIDIA GeForce or ATI Radeon graphics cards. This feature makes it a strong candidate for users who require cutting-edge visual performance, whether it’s for gaming, immersive simulations, or graphic-intensive applications.

Cooling solutions are a critical component of the XPS 720’s design, as high-performance systems generate substantial heat. Dell incorporates an advanced cooling system that includes unique thermal management technology to maintain optimal temperatures during heavy use, thereby prolonging the life and performance of the internal components.

The chassis of the XPS 720 is not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional. It features a sleek, futuristic design with customizable LED lighting, providing a visually appealing experience. The case also allows for easy upgrades and maintenance, which is essential for users who wish to enhance their systems over time.

Connectivity options are abundant on the XPS 720, with multiple USB ports, audio jacks, and high-definition multimedia interfaces. The inclusion of high-speed Ethernet and optional Wi-Fi capabilities ensures that users can stay connected whether for online gaming or browsing the web.

Overall, the Dell XPS 720 stands out as a commendable desktop solution that combines raw power, flexibility, and cutting-edge technologies. It remains a favorite among those looking for a robust machine capable of handling a wide variety of demanding tasks, from gaming to professional creative work. Whether you are a hardcore gamer or a professional seeking performance, the XPS 720 offers an exceptional computing experience.
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