Dell DCDO manual October C100J

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Model DCDO

October 2008

P/N C100J

Rev. A00

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Contents Dell XPS 730/730X Quick Reference Guide October C100J Contents Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Software Based Performance TuningDell Technical Update Service Recommended Driver Installation Order Reinstalling the Operating SystemReinstalling Windows Vista Macrovision Product NoticeContents Finding Information Support.dell.com Using and maintaining peripheralsRAID, Internet, Bluetooth, E-mail Networking, and moreFront and Back View of the Computer Setting up Your ComputerSetting up Your Computer Front ViewConnectors Inch driveIs operating Hard-driveActivity LED Computer standIeee Front I/O ConnectorsConnector Back View Card slots Connectors See Back I/O Connectors on Rear I/O LEDOut Multichannel-capable speakers Setting up Your Computer PCIe cardsCenter/LFE Sound setupHeadphone Speakers with integrated amplifiers Connector Surround out SubwooferConnector Setting up Your Computer ESATASetting up the Computer Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting up Your Computer Connecting to a Network Network Advanced Features System ConfigurationNetwork Configuration XPS 730 Only System ConfigurationGraphics Configuration Multiple DisplaysNvidia SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies System Configuration Optimizing Performance System Setup Based Performance TuningOptimizing Performance Software Based Performance Tuning XPS 730 Only Nvidia PerformanceNvidia Monitor Optimizing Performance Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDiagnostic Tools TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Option Function Express Test Tracing the problem quicklySymptom Tree Extended TestMP Memory Test Getting More Help Dell Support Dell PC Tune-UpDell PC Checkup Dell Network AssistantPower Button LED States Diagnostic IndicatorsDell Technical Update Service DellConnectBeep Codes Code Description repetitive Short beeps Solving ProblemsTroubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Battery Problems Drive Problems Memory Problems Hard drive problemsPower Problems Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Restoring the Operating SystemStarting System Restore Windows XP Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore Click Finish to reboot the system Before you Begin Reinstalling the Operating SystemReinstalling Windows XP Troubleshooting Reinstalling Windows Vista Click Next Modem Dialing Information screen appearsInstalling Windows window appears Setup window appears Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Recommended Driver Installation Order Troubleshooting Entering System Setup Configuring the BiosSystem Setup Configuring the BiosSystem Setup Screens Single System Setup OptionsMain DualAdvanced CPUIntegrated Advanced Advanced Allows you to set a supervisor password Power failure PowerOff-The computer remains powered off BootBoot Sequence Option SettingsConfiguring the Bios Configuring the Bios Appendix SpecificationsOperating system installed Appendix ProcessorVideo Connector sizeConnector data AudioBus throughput Width maximum Bus throughputNetwork adapter DrivesIeee 1394a Fan IDE driveSerial ATA PCI ExpressTypical configuration Into an electrical outlet, power strip, or otherWattage Voltage see the safety Maximum configurationOperating Macrovision Product NoticeEnvironmental StorageContacting Dell Index Error messages beep codesIndex Nvidia ESA USB Index
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