Dell 200 instruction

Dell™ XPS™ 200

Owner’s Manual

front-panel door (open)

front-panel door (push to open)

power button

power light

	optional floppy drive or
diagnostic lights	Media Card Reader*
diagnostic lights
hard-drive activity light
headphone connector	CD or DVD drive light
	CD or DVD drive light

microphone connector	USB 2.0 connectors (2)
IEEE 1394 connector

voltage selection switch

line-out connector

line-in connector

rear-surround sound

connector

modem connector

network connector

power connector

microphone/side-surround sound connector center/LFE connector

S/PDIF-out connector integrated video connector

USB 2.0 connectors (5)

IEEE 1394 connector

PCI Express x16 card slot

PCI Express x1 card slot

*Not present on certain computers.

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Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m September TD649 Contents Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsReplacing the External Modem Connector 102 100105 107 Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationFinding Information When you use Use the Service Tag toOrder status, warranty, and repair information Updates Click the arrow icon Click the topic that describes your problemFollow the instructions on the screen Finding Information Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Using a Media Card Reader OptionalUSB connector on computer USB printer cable Connecting a TV Optional Changing the Display Settings Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Network adapter connector on computer Network Setup Wizard Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Click Checklist for creating a network Click Connect to the Internet Playing a CD or DVDIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Setting Up and Using Your Computer CD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Standby Mode Power ManagementHibernate Mode Power Schemes Tab Power Options Properties Understanding Intel Viiv Technology Optional Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology OptionalAdvanced Tab Hibernate Tab Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating system Enabling the QRT Feature in System SetupHyper-Threading Click Hardware and click Device Manager Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsDrive Problems Solving Problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Ieee 1394 Device Problems Media Card Reader Problems Lockups and Software Problems Keyboard ProblemsComputer does not start up Program stops responding Computer stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problems Memory Problems Simultaneously press CtrlEsc to display the Start menu Mouse ProblemsComputer Start the computer Power Problems Network Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic Lights If the problem still exists, install a Remove the card, reinstall it seeModules installed, remove Normally, reinstall an additional Remote control Press the power buttonIf there is an error message on your Screen identifying a problem with a When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function Drivers What Is a Driver?Tab Function Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversManually Reinstalling Drivers Windows XP Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Creating a Restore Point Enabling System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreUsing Dell PC Restore by Symantec Removing Dell PC Restore Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing Parts Front View Front and Back View of the ComputerCD/DVD drive eject Button No light The computer is turned off Remain connected, such as printers and keyboardsSteady green The computer is in a normal operating state Front-panel door Back View Appropriate connectorCard slots Cards Attached Connector Line-in connectorReliable operation Network activity light Removing the Computer Cover Security cable slot Cover release latch Computer cover Inside View of Your Computer Password jumper Internal speaker Processor connector CPUPower Processor fan Connector DDR2 Memory Overview Memory Installing Memory Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Securing clips Connector Removing Memory Cards X16 card X1 card PCI Express Installing a PCI Express CardX16 card slot Retention arm tab Edge connector Securing slot Card connector Securing tab Seated Card not fully seated Card fully Bracket Removing a PCI Express Card Retention arm PCI Express card Edge connector Card connector Drives Connecting Drive CablesCD/DVD drive Hard drive Power Cable Connector Drive Interface ConnectorsConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector Hard Drive Removing a Hard Drive Power cableTabs Hard drive Tabs Drive Drive bracket Installing a Hard Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD drive Drive release latch Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation Installing a CD/DVD Drive Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader Interface cable Removing and Installing Parts Media Card Reader Drive release latch Installing a Media Card Reader Interface cable Removing and Installing Parts Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy Drive Optional Floppy drive Drive release latch Disconnect the interface cable from the system board see Installing a Floppy Drive Removing and Installing Parts Modem Pull tab Removing and Installing PartsReplacing the Modem Screws Modem cable Replacing the External Modem Connector Screw Battery Battery positive side Replacing the Battery Replacing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Specifications NIC One PCI Express lane Connector Connector size Pins Floppy connector Video Hole D-SUB connectorProcessor power Serial ATA Problems on Controls and Lights Power control Push button Power lightAn explanation of the diagnostic light codes State Overview System Setup System Setup Screens Entering System Setup100 101 Ahci or ATA mode System Setup Options102 103 104 Password optionTimes Monday through Friday Option Settings Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 105 106 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 107 Clearing Forgotten Passwords Cleaning Your Computer Clearing Cmos SettingsComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 108 CDs and DVDs Mouse Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 111 Contacting Dell Toll-free 112Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Buenos Aires 113 114 Chile Santiago 115China Xiamen 592 818 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 Index 129 Network Setup Wizard 131 Compatibility, 35 restore to previous operating Wizard Booting to devices Video Problems Volume Adjusting 132Hardware Troubleshooter Help and Support Center