Dell U7021, WHL manual Contents

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Contents

Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Opening the Drive Door	13
Changing the Front-Panel Light Color	14
Connecting Two Monitors	15
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors	15
Connecting One Monitor With a VGA connector and
One Monitor With a DVI Connector	16
Connecting a TV	16
Changing the Display Settings	17
About Serial ATA Drives	17
About Your RAID Configuration	17
RAID Level 0	18
RAID Level 1	18
Configuring Your Computer for RAID	19
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel(R) Option ROM Utility	20
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel(R) Application Accelerator	21
Transferring Information to a New Computer	25
Playing CDs and Movies	26
Playing a CD or DVD	26
Adjusting the Volume	28
Adjusting the Picture	28
Copying CDs and DVDs	28
How to Copy a CD or DVD	29
Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs	29
Helpful Tips	30
Network Setup Wizard	30

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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 March U7021 Contents Optimizing Performance Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Removing and Installing Parts110 106108 109131 130Finding Information Dell Product Information Guide Setup Diagram Click the topic that describes your problem Warranty, and repair informationSpecifications, and white papers How to use Windows XPFinding Information Opening the Drive Door Setting Up and Using Your ComputerBadge Changing the Front-Panel Light ColorConnecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors Connecting Two MonitorsConnecting a TV TV-OUT connector VGA blue connectorOptional DVI adapter About Your RAID Configuration Changing the Display SettingsAbout Serial ATA Drives RAID Level SegmentHard drive Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Configuring Your Computer for RAIDConfiguring for RAID Using the IntelR Option ROM Utility Creating a RAID Level 0 ConfigurationCreating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Deleting a RAID Volume Creating a RAID 1 Volume Creating a RAID 0 VolumeMigrating to a RAID 0 Volume On the Delete RAID Volume Wizard screen, click NextTo Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard Drive Migrating to a RAID 1 VolumeClick Reset Hard Drive to Non-RAID Creating a Spare Hard DriveTransferring Information to a New Computer Rebuilding a Degraded RAID 1 VolumePlaying CDs and Movies Playing a CD or DVDNext DVD player includes the following basic buttons Go to the previous title or chapter Eject Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Copying CDs and DVDsHow to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWsClick Exact Copy Network Setup Wizard Click Checklist for creating a networkHelpful Tips Overview Power ManagementStandby Mode Hibernate ModePower Schemes Tab Power Options PropertiesHibernate Tab Advanced TabSetting Up and Using Your Computer Optimizing Performance Hyper-ThreadingOverclocking Click Hardware and click Device ManagerPCI Express Cards Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsUse these characters in filenames Error MessagesKeyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsProgram stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingSolid blue screen appears Other software problemsProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemMouse Problems Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Power Problems Scanner Problems Printer ProblemsNo sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsN T H E S P E a K E R D I a G N O S T I C S No sound from headphonesVideo and Monitor Problems If the screen is blankIf the screen is difficult to read J U S T T H E W I N D O W S D I S P L a Y S E T T I N G S Solving Problems Has occurred Button Diagnostic LightsElectrical outlet and press the power Advanced TroubleshootingIf the problem persists, contact Dell Normally, reinstall an additionalIdentified a faulty module or If available, install properly workingOccurred Error exists Requirements exist seeYour computer see Determine if a conflict exists byDrive see Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Hard drive, CD drive, and DVDStarting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDell Diagnostics Main Menu What Is a Driver? DriversIdentifying Drivers Windows XP Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Using the ResourceCDManually Reinstalling Drivers Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Undoing the Last System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecReinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesBefore You Begin Reinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CDWindows XP Setup When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Press to turn on the computer Open the door to use the front-panel connectorsFront and Back View of the Computer Front ViewFront View Doors Open Back View One x16 slot and one x1 slot Opening the Computer Cover Floppy drive CD/DVD drive Processor fan Power supply fansSystem board Power supply Removing and Installing Parts Inside View of Your ComputerSystem Board Components DDR2 Memory Overview MemoryAddressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Installing MemoryNotch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Securing clips ConnectorRemoving Memory CardsPCI Cards Installing a PCI CardNot fully seated card Fully seated card Retention arm Alignment guide Alignment bar Filler bracket Removing a PCI CardCard slot PCI Express CardsPCI Express Card PCI ExpressTab Installing a PCI Express CardNot fully seated card Fully seated card Retention arm Alignment guide Alignment bar Filler bracket Removing a PCI Express Card General Installation Guidelines DrivesFloppy drive CD/DVD drives Hard drives Connecting Drive Cables Drive Interface ConnectorsSerial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector Removing a Hard Drive Power Cable ConnectorPower cable Hard DriveDrive Bracket rails Screws Removing and Installing Parts Installing a Hard DriveHard-drive cable Power cable Tabs Removing and Installing Parts Adding a Second Hard Drive Floppy Drive Rail tabsFirst hard drive in lower bay Hard drive bay Installing a Floppy Drive Data cable power cable Tabs Floppy driveRemoving a Floppy Drive Drive Bracket rails Screws Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD DrivePower cable Tabs Data cable CD/DVD drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive100 101 Shroud release lever Anchor tabs Processor Airflow ShroudRemoving the Processor Airflow Shroud 102103 Installing the Processor Airflow ShroudProcessor Removing the ProcessorAnchor tabs Shroud release lever 104105 Installing the Processor 106Processor cover Socket Release lever 107 Front Panel Removing the Front Panel108 109 Replacing the Front PanelDrive Door Removing the Drive Door110 Replacing the Drive Door 111Top bracket hinge Bottom bracket hinge 112 Hinge tab Door hinges Door bracketDoor 113 BatteryReplacing the Battery Battery Battery socket Tab Removing and Installing Parts114 Closing the Computer Cover115 Specifications116 Expansion BusDrives Controls and Lights Connectors117 Center/Low Frequency Effects LFE channel two front-panelPower 118Located in the Product Information 10 to 35C 50 to 95F System Setup119 EnvironmentalEntering System Setup System Setup Screens120 121 System Setup Options122 123 124 Boot SequenceOption Settings Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot125 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots126 Clearing Forgotten PasswordsClearing Cmos Settings Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 128 MouseFloppy Drive CDs and DVDsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only FCC Notices U.S. Only130 Class a Class BContacting Dell FCC Identification Information131 132 133 134 135 136 137 Fax/Sales Fax 138Ireland Sales Sales dial within U.K. only139 140 141 142 Switchboard Sales 143Countries Sales Penang, Malaysia Appendix 144 PowerConnect, and PowerVault Transaction Sales 145Trinidad/Tobago General Support Turks and Caicos Islands 146 147 Appendix Index 149Index 151 Reinstalling Windows XPIndex 153 Wizard, 43 reinstalling, 11, 64 scanner, 48 System Restore154

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