Dell XPS manual Configuring Graphics Cards, Settings and Functions

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bConnect the DVI connector on the other monitor to the DVI (white) connector on the computer.

NOTE: To connect a television to your computer, you must purchase an S-video cable, which is available at most consumer electronics stores. An S-video cable is not included with your computer.

If one of the monitors is a television:

aConnect one end of the S-video cable to the TV-OUT connector on the computer.

bConnect the other end of the S-video cable to the S-video input connector on your television.

cConnect the VGA or DVI monitor as described on page 18.

3Turn on the computer.

The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the primary monitor.

4Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the display settings.

•In clone mode, both monitors display the same image.

•In extended desktop mode, you can drag objects from one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of viewable work space.

For information on changing the display settings for your video card, see the user’s guide in the Help and Support Center (click the Start button, click Help and Support, click User and system guides, click Device guides, and then click the guide for your video card).

Configuring Graphics Cards

Settings and Functions

Dell configured your graphics card for optimal performance with most games and other video programs. However, some game manufacturers may recommend that you either change a setting or enable or disable a certain function for a game to properly run. You may also want to readjust settings to better fit your gaming style.

Some settings, such as Direct3D or OpenGL, enable you to adjust the card for higher performance or for higher image quality. Other settings, such as contrast or color level, are cosmetic adjustments.

Certain high-end graphics cards are available with TV-Out support, which enables you to connect a television to your computer, in addition to the monitor. A TV-Out configuration is ideal for watching movies using an optional DVD player or for giving presentations. For information on connecting a television to your computer, see page 17.

Using Your Computer

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Contents Diagnostic lights Headphone connector Microphone connectorIeee 1394 connector Serial connector FansAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Optimizing Performance Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Removing and Installing Parts128 105109 110Contents Safety General Safety When Working Inside Your Computer Safety When Using Your ComputerSafety Ergonomic Computing Habits Safety Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeSafety Battery Disposal W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Finding Information for Your Computer How to change my display resolution My computer documentation Service Tag and Microsoft Windows LabelResourceCD Drivers for my computerFinding Information for Your Computer Using Your Computer Opening the Drive Door Connecting Two MonitorsTV OUT connector DVI white connector If both monitors have VGA connectorsOptional VGA adapter Settings and Functions Configuring Graphics CardsIf one of the monitors is a television About Serial ATA Drives About Your RAID ConfigurationRemoving the Graphics Card Driver Segment Hard drive RAID LevelSegment Transferring Information to a New ComputerCopying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs How to Copy a CD or DVDHelpful Tips Turning Off Your Computer Network Setup WizardIntegrated firewall provided with Windows XP Using Your Computer Optimizing Performance Intel Performance Acceleration TechnologyDDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus Hyper-ThreadingOverclocking Solving Problems Finding SolutionsFinding Help Information Drive Problems Battery ProblemsFloppy drive problems CD drive problems Under Error-checking, click Check Now Problems writing to a CD-RW driveDVD drive problems Hard drive problemsMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Click Add or Remove Programs Error MessagesClick the Change or Remove Program icon Computer stops responding General ProblemsProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedly Other software problemsSolid blue screen appears General hardware problems Other technical problemsKeyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsClick Printers and Other Hardware Simultaneously press CtrlEsc to display the Start menu Mouse ProblemsNetwork Network ProblemsIntegrity/speed light Power Problems Printer Problems Click Scanners and Cameras Scanner ProblemsNo sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank Click Appearance and Themes If the screen is difficult to readSolving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsAdvanced Troubleshooting = yellow = green = off Light Pattern Problem Description When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveOption Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Reinstalling DriversClick System Restore Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Using the ResourceCDRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Performance and Maintenance and click System Enabling System RestoreClick Performance and Maintenance Click the System Restore tabBefore You Begin Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CDNext Windows XP SetupAdvanced Troubleshooting Computer. Instead, perform a Microsoft Windows shutdown Removing and Installing PartsFront and Back View of the Computer Front ViewFront View Doors Open Back View Network or broadband jack Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin Precautionary MeasuresRecommended Tools Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Opening the Computer Cover Page Floppy drive CD/DVD drive Hard drive Inside View of Your ComputerMemory System Board ComponentsDDR Memory Overview Memory Installation GuidelinesInstalling Memory Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar PCI Cards Installing a PCI CardNot fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket Filler bracket Alignment guide Alignment bar Retention arm Removing a PCI CardRemoving an AGP Card AGP CardsDrives Installing an AGP CardOverview Removing a Hard Drive Hard DriveFloppy drive CD/DVD drives Hard drives IDE hard drive example Installing a Hard DrivePower cable Tabs IDE hard- drive cable Power cable TabsDrive Bracket rails Screws System board ConnectorRemoving a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveTabs Floppy drive Installing a Floppy DriveTabs Floppy drive CD/DVD Drive Power cable Tabs CD/DVD drive cable Audio cableRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Power cable Tabs CD/DVD drive cable Audio cable Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud Processor Airflow ShroudTop anchor tabs Installing the Processor Airflow ShroudSide anchor tabs Indentations Bottom anchor tabs Processor Installing the ProcessorProcessor socket Retention module Heat sink processor socket Release tab Removing the ProcessorRemoving the Front Panel Front PanelRelease lever Processor Socket Replacing the Front Panel Removing the Drive Door Drive DoorTop bracket hinge Bottom bracket hinge Replacing the Drive DoorDoor hinge Door bracket/door hinge assembly100 Hinge tab Door hinges Door bracket101 BatteryClosing the Computer Cover Battery102 Cover latch release Security cable slot Padlock ring 103Removing and Installing Parts 105 SpecificationsExpansion Bus 106Video AudioControls and Lights 107Environmental Power108 PhysicalBoot Sequence Standard SettingsViewing Settings System Setup Screens110 Clearing Forgotten PasswordsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots111 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only112 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 Limited Warranties and Return Policy What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? Regulatory Notices129 How long does this limited warranty last?What will Dell do? What do I do if I need warranty service?130 How will you fix my product? What if I purchased a service contract?May I transfer the limited warranty? Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only132 133 134 Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only136 Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyWhat are Errata? 137Appendix Index 139 IndexHelp file, 14 accessing Processor Problems Modem problems140 Index Index 141 142 Index Wizard, 37 reinstalling, 60 scanner, 44 System Restore

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