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Contents
Main
Dell Dimension XPS
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
1 Using Your Computer
2 Optimizing Performance
3 Solving Problems
4 Advanced Troubleshooting
5 Removing and Installing Parts
6 Appendix
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions
SAFETY: General
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SAFETY: When Using Your Computer
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SAFETY: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
SAFETY: Ergonomic Computing Habits
SAFETY: Battery Disposal
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Finding Information for Your Computer
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Using Your Computer
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Configuring Graphics Cards
Settings and Functions
Removing the Graphics Card Driver
About Serial ATA Drives
About Your RAID Configuration
RAID Level 0
RAID Level 1
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
Helpful Tips
Network Setup Wizard
Turning Off Your Computer
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Optimizing Performance
Intel Performance Acceleration Technology
DDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus
Hyper-Threading
Overclocking
Solving Problems
Finding Solutions
Finding Help Information
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
Floppy drive problems
CD drive problems
Problems writing to a CD-RW drive
DVD drive problems
Hard drive problems
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E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Error Messages
General Problems
The computer stops responding
A program stops responding
A program crashes repeatedly
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system
Other software problems
A solid blue screen appears
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Other technical problems
General hardware problems
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard 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
If the screen is blank
If the screen is difficult to read
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Advanced Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Lights
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= yellow = green = off
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
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Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Undoing the Last System Restore
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Before You Begin
Reinstalling Windows XP
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Removing and Installing Parts
Front and Back View of the Computer
Front View
Front View (Doors Open)
Back View
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Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Precautionary Measures
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Opening the Computer Cover
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Inside View of Your Computer
System Board Components
Memory
DDR Memory Overview
Memory Installation Guidelines
Installing Memory
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PCI Cards
Installing a PCI Card
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Removing a PCI Card
AGP Cards
Removing an AGP Card
Installing an AGP Card
Drives
Overview
Hard Drive
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Floppy Drive
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CD/DVD Drive
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Processor Airflow Shroud
Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
Processor
Installing the Processor
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Removing the Processor
Front Panel
Removing the Front Panel
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Drive Door
Removing the Drive Door
Replacing the Drive Door
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Battery
Closing the Computer Cover
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Appendix
Specifications
NOTE:
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NOTE:
Standard Settings
Viewing Settings
System Setup Screens
Boot Sequence
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.Only)
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
Contacting Dell
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Regulatory Notices
Limited Warranties and Return Policy
Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only)
What is covered by this limited warranty?
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
How long does this limited warranty last?
What do I do if I need warranty service?
What will Dell do?
What if I purchased a service contract?
How will you fix my product?
May I transfer the limited warranty?
"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only)
Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only)
What is covered by this limited warranty?
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
How long does this limited warranty last?
What do I do if I need warranty service?
What will Dell do?
What if I purchased a service contract?
How will you fix my product?
May I transfer the limited warranty?
"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only)
Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)
Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products
Dell-Branded Peripheral Products
Return Policy
Intel Warranty Statement for Pentium and Celeron Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only)
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