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XPS GEN 3 manual
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Contents
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Dell Dimension XPS Gen 3
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
2 Optimizing Performance
3 Solving Problems
4 Advanced Troubleshooting
5 Removing and Installing Parts
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6 Appendix
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Finding Information
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Connecting Two Monitors
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
Connecting One Monitor With a VGA connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector
Connecting a TV
Changing the Display Settings
About Serial ATA Drives
About Your RAID Configuration
RAID Level 0
RAID Level 1
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel(R) Option ROM Utility
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel(R) Application Accelerator
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Transferring Information to a New Computer
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs
Helpful Tips
Network Setup Wizard
Optimizing Performance
Hyper-Threading
Overclocking
PCI Express Cards
Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
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CD and DVD drive problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Hard drive problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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Error Messages
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
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Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
A program stops responding
The computer stops responding
A program crashes repeatedly
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
A solid blue screen appears Other software problems
Memory Problems
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
CAUTION:
Scanner Problems
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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
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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
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Front and Back View of the Computer
Front View
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Front View (Doors Open)
Back View
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Opening the Computer Cover
Inside View of Your Computer
System Board Components
Memory
Installing Memory
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Removing Memory
Cards
PCI Cards
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PCI Express Cards
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Installing a PCI Express Card
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 61.
Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
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Drives
General Installation Guidelines
Connecting Drive Cables
Hard Drive
Removing a Hard Drive
Installing a Hard Drive
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Adding a Second Hard Drive
Floppy Drive
Removing a Floppy Drive
Installing a Floppy Drive
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CD/DVD Drive
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
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Processor Airflow Shroud
Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
Processor
Removing the Processor
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Installing the Processor
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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
Replacing the Battery
Closing the Computer Cover
Appendix
Specifications
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System Setup
Overview
Entering System Setup
System Setup Options
System
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Drives
Onboard Devices
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Video
Performance
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NOTE: Security
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Maintenance
POST Behavior
Boot Sequence
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Clearing CMOS Settings
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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