Dell XPS 720 owner manual 200, Country Code Customer Service Online City Code

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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

 

 

 

 

U.K. (Bracknell)

Online Support

 

support.euro.dell.com

International Access Code: 00

 

 

dell_direct_support@dell.com

Country Code: 44

Customer Service Online

support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/form/home.asp

City Code: 1344

Sales

 

 

 

Home and Small Business Sales

 

0870 907 4000

 

Corporate/Public Sector Sales

 

01344 860 456

 

Customer Service

 

 

 

Home and Small Business

 

0870 906 0010

 

Corporate

 

01344 373 185

 

Preferred Accounts (500–5000 employees)

0870 906 0010

 

Global Accounts

 

01344 373 186

 

Central Government

 

01344 373 193

 

Local Government & Education

 

01344 373 199

 

Health

 

01344 373 194

 

Technical Support

 

 

 

XPS Computers Only

 

0870 366 4180

 

Corporate/Preferred Accounts/PCA (1000+

0870 908 0500

 

employees)

 

 

 

Other Dell Products

 

0870 353 0800

 

General

 

 

 

Home and Small Business Fax

 

0870 907 4006

 

 

 

 

Uruguay

Online Support

 

www.dell.com/uy

 

 

 

la-techsupport@dell.com

 

Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales

toll-free: 000-413-598-2521

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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 Power Management Options in Windows Vista Configuring Power Management SettingsMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Understanding Dual-Graphics TechnologyStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Using Windows Device Driver RollbackTroubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Preparing to Work Inside Your ComputerNetwork Adapter and Sound Card Settings 105 General Drive Installation Guidelines 107100 102Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin Assignments 142 139140 141178 179Warranty information Drivers for my computerMy device documentation Desktop System Software DSSService Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key Your call when contacting support Finding InformationThen enter your Service Tag or product model Appropriate for your configuration, providing criticalHow to use your Windows operating system Click the topic that describes your problemOperating System Media According to the operating system you orderedFront View Setting Up and Using Your ComputerFront and Back View of the Computer Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving state Blinking amber An internal power problem may existComputer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown No light The computer is turned offFront I/O Connectors Back View Computer Back I/O ConnectorsGreen a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network Attaching the Computer Stand Captive screw Stabilizing feet closed SlotsInstalling Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting Monitors Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off Connecting a Monitor Without an AdapterDVI white connector TV-OUT connector 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 TasksDeleting a RAID Array Free Disk Selection window appearsClearing System Data window appears Page Using Multimedia DVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD MediaCD player includes the following basic buttons Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips DVD-Writable DrivesUsing a Media Card Reader Optional Network Setup Wizard To copy data from the source computer Click Checklist for creating a networkTransferring Information to a New Computer To transfer data to the new computer Power Management Options in Windows XPStandby Mode Power Schemes Tab Hibernate ModePower Options Properties Power schemes drop-down menu displays the following schemes Advanced Tab Advanced tab allows you toConfiguring Power Management Settings Power Management Options in Windows VistaSleep Mode Setting Up and Using Your Computer Optimizing for Greater Performance Understanding Dual-Graphics TechnologyUnderstanding CPU Overclocking Optimizing for Greater Performance Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSetDell QuickSet Solving Problems Battery ProblemsDrive Problems Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computerHard drive problems Optical drive problemsProblems writing to an optical drive Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems D O W S Ieee 1394 Device Problems Lockups and Software Problems Solid blue screen appears Memory ProblemsOther software problems Mouse Problems Network ProblemsPower Problems Printer ProblemsScanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from speakersScreen is difficult to read 3D image quality is poorPower Lights Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Ensure that the memory you are using isEnsure that no special requirements for See Memory onProblems on PCI Express Cards onRestart the computer Computer for resource conflicts seeBeep Codes Code CauseSystem Messages Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionMessage Possible Cause Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Custom Test onlyWhat Is a Driver? DriversIdentifying 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 Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreYou can restore your operating system in the following ways 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 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list Troubleshooting Software and Hardware ProblemsClick Start and click Help and Support Troubleshooting Removing and Installing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Preparing to Work Inside Your ComputerRemoving the Computer Cover Computer cover Cover release latch Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Card cage fan connector Liquid cooling assembly MemoryDDR2 Memory Overview PCI-Express x1 card slotAddressing Memory Configurations Installing Memory Memory connector closest to Securing clipsCrossbar Removing and Installing Parts ProcessorRemoving Memory Cards Release tab Card retainer Fan bracket Removing and Installing PartsRemoving PCI and PCI Express Cards PCI Express x16 card Securing tab Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards PCI Express x16 card Securing tab Alignment bar Alignment guide Outside of slot Card connector seatedWithin slot Cards Graphics card bridge Power connectors100 101 Fan bracket102 103 104 Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings If you installed a sound cardIf you removed a sound card 105If you removed an add-in network connector DrivesYour computer supports 106General Drive Installation Guidelines About Serial ATA Drives107 Optical drive bays Floppy drive/media cardHard Drive Removing a Hard Drive108 Sata data cablePower cable 109Blue tabs Hard drive Installing a Hard Drive110 111 112 Hard drive2 hard drive bay113 Drive PanelRemoving the Drive Panel Drive release latch Drive panel Replacing the Drive Panel114 115 Floppy DriveRemoving a Floppy Drive 116 Drive release latch Installing a Floppy Drive117 118 Floppy drive119 Media Card ReaderRemoving a Media Card Reader Cable Media card reader power120 Installing a Media Card Reader 121122 Media card reader123 Optical DriveRemoving an Optical Drive 124 Data cableInstalling an Optical Drive 125126 Optical drive127 Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly Processor Airflow Shroud128 Processor airflow shroudInstalling the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly ProcessorRemoving the Processor 129Installing the Processor 130Processor cover Socket release lever131 132 FansRemoving the Card Fan Cage housing Fan cage 133Card fan Rubber grommet Installing the Card Fan134 Removing the CPU Fan 135Rubber grommet CPU fan Installing the CPU Fan136 Removing the Optional Hard Drive Fan 137Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan 138Screw Card fan assembly System BoardRemoving the System Board 139Screw Installing the System Board140 Power Supply 141Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1142 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23143 DC Power Connector P2 144+12 VC DC Blue/White +12 VA DC/SE Yellow+12 VB DC White Removing and Installing Parts 145+12 VA DC Yellow +12 VB DC/SE White +12 VC DC/SE Blue/White+12 VE DC/SE Blue/Yellow +12 VB DC White DC Power Connector P3 Graphics CardDC Power Connector P4 Graphics Card 146 +12 VE DC Blue/Yellow +12 VC DC Blue/White DC Power Connector P5 FD1147 148 DC Power Connector P6 and P7 BAY1 and Bay2DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 HDD0 and HDD1 +12 VB DC White +12 VA DC Yellow DC Power Connectors P10-P13 HDD2 and HDD5149 DC Power Connector P15 Graphics Card 1-KW PSU Only Pin Number Signal Name150 +12 VB DC White151 Removing the Power SupplyDC Power Connector P16 Graphics Card 1-KW PSU Only 152 ScrewsPower supply screws 153Installing the Power Supply 154Front I/O Panel Front I/O-Panel Components155 External Ieee 1394 port External USB portsFront I/O panel Removing the Front I/O Panel156 Battery Installing the I/O PanelReplacing the Battery 157158 To replace the batteryRemoving the Computer Stand Computer stand Replacing the Computer Cover159 160 Computer cover Cover hinge tabsSpecifications 161162 163 164 Computer Setup see System Setup on Back panel LEDsGuide Backup battery CR2032 lithium coin cell 508 cm/sec 16550.8 cm/sec System Setup Entering System SetupUse system setup as follows OverviewSystem Setup Options 167168 169 170 Low Power Mode 171Strip or surge protector Appropriate time field172 Boot Sequence 173174 Clearing Forgotten PasswordsChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Cmos Settings 175Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and MonitorMouse 176FCC Notices U.S. Only Floppy DriveCDs and DVDs 177178 Class a Class BFCC Identification Information 179 Contacting DellYou can contact Dell through the Internet and by phone 180 Online Support Support.ap.dell.comOnline Support La-techsupport@dell.com 181Online Support Support.euro.dell.com 182 Online Support International Access CodeTechnical Support, Customer Service, Sales Toll-free 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 SalesSales Penang, Malaysia Technical Support, Customer Service, 604 633197 Technical Support Fax 08 590 05 Sales 08 587 705 198020 140 14 199 Country Code Customer Service Online City Code 200Corporate/Public Sector Sales 01344 860 Home and Small Business Fax 0870 907Leases and Loans Toll-free Dell Preferred Accounts DPA 201Or Speech-Impaired Country Code Fax Toll-free 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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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.