Dell XPS
W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
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Contents
Power Management Options in Windows Vista
Configuring Power Management Settings
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Understanding Dual-Graphics Technology
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer
Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings 105
General Drive Installation Guidelines 107
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Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin Assignments 142
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Warranty information
Drivers for my computer
My device documentation
Desktop System Software DSS
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key
Your call when contacting support Finding Information
Then enter your Service Tag or product model
Appropriate for your configuration, providing critical
How to use your Windows operating system
Click the topic that describes your problem
Operating System Media
According to the operating system you ordered
Front View
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Front and Back View of the Computer
Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving state
Blinking amber An internal power problem may exist
Computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown
No light The computer is turned off
Front I/O Connectors
Back View
Computer
Back I/O Connectors
Green a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network
Attaching the Computer Stand
Captive screw Stabilizing feet closed
Slots
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Connecting Monitors
Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off
Connecting a Monitor Without an Adapter
DVI white connector TV-OUT connector
Connecting a Monitor With an Adapter
Connecting a Monitor in a Dual Graphics Card Configuration
DVI white connector DVI-to-VGA adapter optional
Primary video card
Connecting Two or More Monitors
Connecting a TV
Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off
About Your RAID Configuration
RAID Level 0 Configuration
RAID Level 1 Configuration
RAID Level 0+1 Configuration
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
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
Click Create under System Tasks
Deleting a RAID Array
Free Disk Selection window appears
Clearing System Data window appears
Page
Using Multimedia
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media
CD player includes the following basic buttons
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Helpful Tips
DVD-Writable Drives
Using a Media Card Reader Optional
Network Setup Wizard
To copy data from the source computer
Click Checklist for creating a network
Transferring Information to a New Computer
To transfer data to the new computer
Power Management Options in Windows XP
Standby Mode
Power Schemes Tab
Hibernate Mode
Power Options Properties
Power schemes drop-down menu displays the following schemes
Advanced Tab Advanced tab allows you to
Configuring Power Management Settings
Power Management Options in Windows Vista
Sleep Mode
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Optimizing for Greater Performance
Understanding Dual-Graphics Technology
Understanding CPU Overclocking
Optimizing for Greater Performance
Dell QuickSet
Dell QuickSet
Dell QuickSet
Solving Problems
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer
Hard drive problems
Optical drive problems
Problems writing to an optical drive
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
D O W S
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
Solid blue screen appears
Memory Problems
Other software problems
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
Video and Monitor Problems
No sound from headphones
No sound from speakers
Screen is difficult to read
3D image quality is poor
Power Lights
Diagnostic Lights
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
Ensure that the memory you are using is
Ensure that no special requirements for
See Memory on
Problems on
PCI Express Cards on
Restart the computer
Computer for resource conflicts see
Beep Codes
Code Cause
System Messages
Message Possible Cause Corrective Action
Message Possible Cause
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
Tab Function
Custom Test only
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device Manager
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
Click Driver and click Roll Back Driver
At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
You can restore your operating system in the following ways
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
Removing PC Restore
Click Dell Factory Image Restore
Select Repair Your Computer
Using the Operating System Media
Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
Click Start and click Help and Support
Troubleshooting
Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer
Removing the Computer Cover
Computer cover Cover release latch
Inside View of Your Computer
System Board Components
Card cage fan connector Liquid cooling assembly
Memory
DDR2 Memory Overview
PCI-Express x1 card slot
Addressing Memory Configurations
Installing Memory
Memory connector closest to Securing clips
Crossbar Removing and Installing Parts
Processor
Removing Memory
Cards
Release tab Card retainer
Fan bracket Removing and Installing Parts
Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards
PCI Express x16 card Securing tab
Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
PCI Express x16 card Securing tab
Alignment bar Alignment guide Outside of slot
Card connector seated
Within slot
Cards
Graphics card bridge Power connectors
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Fan bracket
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Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings
If you installed a sound card
If you removed a sound card
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If you removed an add-in network connector
Drives
Your computer supports
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General Drive Installation Guidelines
About Serial ATA Drives
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Optical drive bays Floppy drive/media card
Hard Drive
Removing a Hard Drive
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Sata data cable
Power cable
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Blue tabs Hard drive
Installing a Hard Drive
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Hard drive2 hard drive bay
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Drive Panel
Removing the Drive Panel
Drive release latch Drive panel
Replacing the Drive Panel
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Floppy Drive
Removing a Floppy Drive
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Drive release latch
Installing a Floppy Drive
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Floppy drive
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Media Card Reader
Removing a Media Card Reader
Cable
Media card reader power
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Installing a Media Card Reader
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Media card reader
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Optical Drive
Removing an Optical Drive
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Data cable
Installing an Optical Drive
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Optical drive
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Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly
Processor Airflow Shroud
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Processor airflow shroud
Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly
Processor
Removing the Processor
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Installing the Processor
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Processor cover
Socket release lever
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Fans
Removing the Card Fan
Cage housing Fan cage
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Card fan Rubber grommet
Installing the Card Fan
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Removing the CPU Fan
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Rubber grommet CPU fan
Installing the CPU Fan
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Removing the Optional Hard Drive Fan
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Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan
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Screw Card fan assembly
System Board
Removing the System Board
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Screw
Installing the System Board
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Power Supply
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Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin Assignments
DC Power Connector P1
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13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
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DC Power Connector P2
144
+12 VC DC Blue/White
+12 VA DC/SE Yellow
+12 VB DC White Removing and Installing Parts
145
+12 VA DC Yellow
+12 VB DC/SE White +12 VC DC/SE Blue/White
+12 VE DC/SE Blue/Yellow +12 VB DC White
DC Power Connector P3 Graphics Card
DC Power Connector P4 Graphics Card 146
+12 VE DC Blue/Yellow +12 VC DC Blue/White
DC Power Connector P5 FD1
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DC Power Connector P6 and P7 BAY1 and Bay2
DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 HDD0 and HDD1
+12 VB DC White +12 VA DC Yellow
DC Power Connectors P10-P13 HDD2 and HDD5
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DC Power Connector P15 Graphics Card 1-KW PSU Only
Pin Number Signal Name
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+12 VB DC White
151
Removing the Power Supply
DC Power Connector P16 Graphics Card 1-KW PSU Only
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Screws
Power supply screws
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Installing the Power Supply
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Front I/O Panel
Front I/O-Panel Components
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External Ieee 1394 port External USB ports
Front I/O panel
Removing the Front I/O Panel
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Battery
Installing the I/O Panel
Replacing the Battery
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To replace the battery
Removing the Computer Stand
Computer stand
Replacing the Computer Cover
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Computer cover Cover hinge tabs
Specifications
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Computer Setup see System Setup on Back panel LEDs
Guide Backup battery CR2032 lithium coin cell
508 cm/sec
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50.8 cm/sec
System Setup
Entering System Setup
Use system setup as follows
Overview
System Setup Options
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Low Power Mode
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Strip or surge protector
Appropriate time field
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Boot Sequence
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Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
Clearing Cmos Settings
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Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Mouse
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FCC Notices U.S. Only
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
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Class a Class B
FCC Identification Information
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Contacting Dell
You can contact Dell through the Internet and by phone
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Online Support Support.ap.dell.com
Online Support La-techsupport@dell.com
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Online Support Support.euro.dell.com
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Online Support International Access Code
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Toll-free
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Online Order Status
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Calling from Guayaquil Appendix
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Fisupport@dell.com
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Fax 21 424 01 Appendix
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Transaction Sales Toll-free 1 800 394 Corporate Sales
Sales Penang, Malaysia
Technical Support, Customer Service, 604 633
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Technical Support Fax 08 590 05 Sales 08 587 705
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020 140 14
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Country Code Customer Service Online City Code
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Corporate/Public Sector Sales 01344 860
Home and Small Business Fax 0870 907
Leases and Loans Toll-free Dell Preferred Accounts DPA
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Or Speech-Impaired Country Code Fax Toll-free
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Glossary
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Docking device See APR
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Video resolution See resolution
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Index
Index
Reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 reinstalling Windows XP
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SLI
Sleep mode, 47 System Restore
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