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System Setup
Entering System Setup
System Setup Options
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System
Drives
Onboard Devices
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Power Management
Security
Off Do not use the Auto Power Time
Maintenance
Time
Post Behavior
Boot Sequence
Option Settings
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
Setup & Boot Menu default
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
¡ In Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off
Clearing Cmos Settings
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
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Mouse
Floppy Drive
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Contacting Dell
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FCC Identification Information
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Glossary
Device driver See driver
Docking device See APR
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Module bay See media bay
NIC See network adapter
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Video resolution See resolution
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Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer
Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off
Removing the Computer Cover
Inside View of Your Computer
System Board Components
Frntusb
Memory
DDR2 Memory Overview
Addressing Memory Configurations
Installing Memory
Cards
Removing Memory
Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards
Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
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Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings
Drives
General Drive Installation Guidelines
Hard Drive
About Serial ATA Drives
Removing a Hard Drive
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Installing a Hard Drive
Drive Panel
Removing the Drive Panel
Floppy Drive
Replacing the Drive Panel
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
Tecpump
Installing the Liquid Cooling Assembly
Processor
Removing the Processor
Installing the Processor
Fans
Removing the Card Fan
Installing the Card Fan
Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan
System Board
Removing the Optional Hard Drive Fan
Removing the System Board
Installing the System Board
Power Supply
Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin Assignments
DC Power Connector P1
KW Power Supply Pin Number Signal name AWG Wire Color
DC Power Connector P2
DC Power Connector P3 Graphics Card
DC Power Connector P4 Graphics Card
DC Power Connector P5 FD1
DC Power Connector P6 and P7 BAY1 and Bay2
DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 HDD0 and HDD1
DC Power Connectors P10-P13 HDD2 and HDD5
DC Power Connectors P14 Peripheral
DC Power Connector P15 Graphics Card 1-KW PSU Only
Removing the Power Supply
DC Power Connector P16 Graphics Card 1-KW PSU Only
Pin Number Signal Name AWG Wire Color
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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Understanding Dual-Graphics Technology
Understanding CPU Overclocking
Dell QuickSet
Front and Back View of the Computer
Front View
Front I/O Connectors
To ensure maximum system stability. Failure to install
Back View
Resulting in bodily injury or damage to the computer
Back I/O Connectors
Attaching the Computer Stand
RCA S/PDIF
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
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
Click Create under System Tasks
Deleting a RAID Array
Free Disk Selection window appears
Clearing System Data window appears
Using Multimedia
Rebuilding a RAID Configuration
How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BD
Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media
Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media
Helpful Tips
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Using a Media Card Reader Optional
MMC/RS-MMC
Network Setup Wizard
Click Checklist for creating a network
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
Configuring Power Management Settings
Solving Problems
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
Click Start and click My Computer
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Optical drive problems
Problems writing to an optical drive
Hard drive problems
Error Messages
Click Start → All Programs→ Modem Diagnostic Tool
Click Uninstall
Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
Memory Problems
Mouse Problems
Other software problems
Solid blue screen appears
Network Problems
Power Problems
Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse
Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer
Click Properties and click Ports
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from headphones
No sound from speakers
Video and Monitor Problems
Screen is blank Screen is difficult to read
3D image quality is poor
Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes
Power Lights
Diagnostic Lights
Problem Description Suggested Resolution
Beep Codes
Code Cause
System Messages
Message Possible Cause Corrective Action
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use Dell Diagnostics
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
Tab Function
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Click Start → Computer.→ System Properties→ Device Manager
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Starting System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
Undoing the Last System Restore
Enabling System Restore
Windows XP Dell PC Restore
Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore
Select Repair Your Computer
Using the Operating System Media
Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista
Click Dell Factory Image Restore
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Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
Click Start and click Help and Support