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DellXPS720H2COwner'sManual
Appendix
DellXPS720Owner'sManual
Specifications
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System Setup
Overview
Entering System Setup
System Setup Screens
System Setup Options
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Boot Sequence
Option Settings
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Clearing CMOS Settings
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Mouse
Floppy Drive
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
Class A
Class B
FCC Identification Information
Contacting Dell
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Finding Information
DellXPS720Owner'sManual
Drivers and Utilities Media
DellProductInformationGuide
Setup Diagram
Dell Support Website support.dell.com
Windows Help and Support
Operating System Media
Glossary
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Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer
Removing the Computer Cover
Inside View of Your Computer
System Board Components
Memory
DDR2 Memory Overview
Addressing Memory Configurations
Installing Memory
Removing Memory
Cards
Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards
Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration
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Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration
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Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings
Drives
About Serial ATA Drives
General Drive Installation Guidelines
Hard Drive
Removing a Hard Drive
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Installing a Hard Drive
Drive Panel
Removing the Drive Panel
Replacing the Drive Panel
Floppy Drive
Removing a Floppy Drive
Installing a Floppy Drive
Media Card Reader
Removing a Media Card Reader
Installing a Media Card Reader
Optical Drive
Removing an Optical Drive
Installing an Optical Drive
Liquid Cooling Assembly
Safety Instructions for Liquid Cooling Assembly
Removing the Liquid Cooling Assembly
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Installing the Liquid Cooling Assembly
Processor
Removing the Processor
Installing the Processor
Fans
Removing the Card Fan
Installing the Card Fan
Removing the Optional Hard Drive Fan
Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan
System Board
Removing the System Board
Installing the System Board
Power Supply
Power Supply (PSU) DC Connector Pin Assignments
DC Power Connector P1
DC Power Connector P2
DC Power Connector P3 (Graphics Card)
DC Power Connector P4 (Graphics Card)
DC Power Connector P5 (FD1)
DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 (HDD0 and HDD1)
DC Power Connector P6 and P7 (BAY1 and Bay2)
DC Power Connectors P10-P13 (HDD2 and HDD5)
DC Power Connectors P14 (Peripheral)
DC Power Connector P15 (Graphics Card 1-KW PSU Only)
DC Power Connector P16 (Graphics Card 1-KW PSU Only)
Removing the Power Supply
Installing the Power Supply
Front I/O Panel
Front I/O-Panel Components
Removing the Front I/O Panel
Installing the I/O Panel
Battery
Replacing the Battery
Removing the Computer Stand
Replacing the Computer Cover
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Optimizing for Greater Performance
Understanding Dual-Graphics Technology
Understanding CPU Overclocking
DellQuickSet
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Front and Back View of the Computer
Front View
Front I/O Connectors
Back View
Back I/O Connectors
Attaching the Computer Stand
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
Connecting Monitors
Connecting a Monitor (Without an Adapter)
Connecting a Monitor (With an Adapter)
Connecting a Monitor in a Dual Graphics Card Configuration
Connecting Two or More Monitors
Connecting a TV
Changing the Display Settings to Support Two or More Monitors
About Your RAID Configuration
RAID Level 0 Configuration
RAID Level 1 Configuration
RAID Level 0+1 Configuration
RAID Level 5 Configuration
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
Using the NVIDIA MediaShield ROM Utility
Using NVIDIA MediaShield
Creating a RAID Array
Deleting a RAID Array
Converting From One RAID Configuration to Another RAID Configuration
Rebuilding a RAID Configuration
Using Multimedia
Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-rayDisc(BD)Media
How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BD
Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media
CD-Writable Drives
DVD-Writable Drives
Helpful Tips
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
Network Setup Wizard
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Power Management Options in Windows XP
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Power Options Properties
Power Schemes Tab
Advanced Tab
Hibernate Tab
Power Management Options in Windows Vista
Sleep Mode
Hibernate Mode
Configuring Power Management Settings
Troubleshooting
Solving Problems
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
Optical drive problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Error Messages
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
The computer stops responding
A program stops responding
A program crashes repeatedly
Memory Problems
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from speakers
No sound from headphones
Video and Monitor Problems
The screen is blank
The screen is difficult to read
3D image quality is poor
Power Lights
Diagnostic Lights
Beep Codes
System Messages
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use Dell Diagnostics
Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Starting System Restore
Undoing the Last System Restore
Enabling System Restore
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
Windows XP: Dell PC Restore
Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore
Using the Operating System Media
Before you Begin
Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems