Dell XPS manual About Serial ATA Drives, About Your RAID Configuration

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For information and instructions on adjusting your graphics card’s operating mode, settings, and functions:

1Click the Start button and click Help and Support.

2Click User and system guides.

3Locate and click the guide for your graphics card.

Removing the Graphics Card Driver

If you want to install a different graphics card in your computer, you must first remove the driver for the graphics card that is currently installed. To remove a graphics card driver:

1Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

2Double-click Add or Remove Programs.

3Click the name of the graphics card in the Currently installed programs list.

4Click Change/Remove and follow the instructions on the screen.

After the driver is removed, install the new card (see "AGP Cards" on page 80), and then install the new card’s driver according to the documentation that came with the card.

NOTE: If you reinstall the graphics card that came with your computer, the card’s drivers are located on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD (see "Drivers" on page 55 for more information).

About Serial ATA Drives

Your Dell™ Dimension™ XPS computer is compatible with both IDE and serial ATA hard drives. Serial ATA drives provide the following benefits by transferring data using serial technology and flexible cables that are thinner and longer than IDE cables:

•Improved cable routing facilitates more efficient airflow inside the chassis.

•Compact cable connectors save space on the system board and on the hard drive. Combined with the improved cable routing, this allows a more efficient utilization of space inside the chassis.

See "Hard Drive" on page 82 for information on serial ATA drive connections.

About Your RAID Configuration

This section provides an overview of the RAID configuration that you selected when you purchased your computer. Although there are several RAID configurations available in the computer industry for different types of uses, Dell offers either RAID level 0 or RAID level 1 on the Dimension XPS computer. A RAID level 0 configuration is recommended for high-performance gaming, and a RAID level 1 configuration is recommended for the data integrity requirements for digital photography and audio.

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Contents Headphone connector Microphone connector Ieee 1394 connectorSerial connector Fans Diagnostic lightsAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Optimizing PerformanceResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Removing and Installing Parts Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge105 109110 128Contents Safety General Safety When Using Your Computer Safety When Working Inside Your ComputerSafety Battery Disposal Safety Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeSafety Ergonomic Computing Habits 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 Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Label ResourceCDDrivers for my computer My computer documentationFinding Information for Your Computer Opening the Drive Door Connecting Two Monitors Using Your ComputerOptional VGA adapter If both monitors have VGA connectorsTV OUT connector DVI white connector If one of the monitors is a television Configuring Graphics CardsSettings and Functions Removing the Graphics Card Driver About Your RAID ConfigurationAbout Serial ATA Drives RAID Level Segment Hard driveTransferring Information to a New Computer SegmentCopying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Network Setup WizardTurning Off Your Computer Using Your Computer Intel Performance Acceleration Technology DDR Memory and Processor Front-Side BusHyper-Threading Optimizing PerformanceOverclocking Finding Solutions Solving ProblemsFinding Help Information Floppy drive problems Battery ProblemsDrive Problems CD drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW drive DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Under Error-checking, click Check NowMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Click the Change or Remove Program icon Error MessagesClick Add or Remove Programs Program stops responding General ProblemsComputer stops responding Solid blue screen appears Other software problemsProgram crashes repeatedly Other technical problems General hardware problemsClick Printers and Other Hardware Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems Mouse Problems Simultaneously press CtrlEsc to display the Start menuIntegrity/speed light Network ProblemsNetwork Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Click Scanners and CamerasSound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Click Appearance and ThemesSolving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic LightsLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution = yellow = green = off Light Pattern Problem Description Starting the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCDTab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function What Is a Driver? DriversReinstalling Drivers Identifying DriversUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointUsing the ResourceCD Click System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateEnabling System Restore Click Performance and MaintenanceClick the System Restore tab Click Performance and Maintenance and click SystemReinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Reinstalling Windows XPBooting From the Operating System CD Before You BeginWindows XP Setup NextAdvanced Troubleshooting Removing and Installing Parts Front and Back View of the ComputerFront View Computer. Instead, perform a Microsoft Windows shutdownFront View Doors Open Back View Network or broadband jack Removing and Installing Parts Recommended Tools Precautionary MeasuresBefore You Begin Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Opening the Computer Cover Page Inside View of Your Computer Floppy drive CD/DVD drive Hard driveSystem Board Components MemoryMemory Installation Guidelines DDR Memory OverviewInstalling Memory Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Installing a PCI Card PCI CardsNot fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket Removing a PCI Card Filler bracket Alignment guide Alignment bar Retention armAGP Cards Removing an AGP CardOverview Installing an AGP CardDrives Floppy drive CD/DVD drives Hard drives Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Power cable Tabs IDE hard- drive cablePower cable Tabs IDE hard drive exampleSystem board Connector Drive Bracket rails ScrewsFloppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Tabs Floppy driveTabs Floppy drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive Power cable Tabs CD/DVD drive cable Audio cableCD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Power cable Tabs CD/DVD drive cable Audio cable Processor Airflow Shroud Removing the Processor Airflow ShroudSide anchor tabs Indentations Bottom anchor tabs Installing the Processor Airflow ShroudTop anchor tabs Installing the Processor ProcessorProcessor socket Removing the Processor Retention module Heat sink processor socket Release tabRelease lever Processor Socket Front PanelRemoving the Front Panel Replacing the Front Panel Drive Door Removing the Drive DoorReplacing the Drive Door Top bracket hinge Bottom bracket hingeDoor bracket/door hinge assembly 100Hinge tab Door hinges Door bracket Door hingeBattery 101102 BatteryClosing the Computer Cover 103 Cover latch release Security cable slot Padlock ringRemoving and Installing Parts Specifications 105106 VideoAudio Expansion Bus107 Controls and LightsPower 108Physical EnvironmentalStandard Settings Viewing SettingsSystem Setup Screens Boot SequenceClearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots 110Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 111Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Contacting DellDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 112113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 What is covered by this limited warranty? What is not covered by this limited warranty?Regulatory Notices Limited Warranties and Return PolicyHow long does this limited warranty last? 129130 What do I do if I need warranty service?What will Dell do? What if I purchased a service contract? May I transfer the limited warranty?Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only How will you fix my product?132 133 134 Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyIntel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 136137 What are Errata?Appendix Index Index 139140 Index Processor Problems Modem problemsHelp file, 14 accessing Index 141 Wizard, 37 reinstalling, 60 scanner, 44 System Restore 142 Index
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