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Dell XPS
April NP756
Contents
Understanding Dual-Graphics Technology
Power Management Options in Windows Vista
Configuring Power Management Settings
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
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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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Desktop System Software DSS
Warranty information
Drivers for my computer
My device documentation
Your call when contacting support Finding Information
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key
Click the topic that describes your problem
Then enter your Service Tag or product model
Appropriate for your configuration, providing critical
How to use your Windows operating system
According to the operating system you ordered
Operating System Media
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Front and Back View of the Computer
Front View
No light The computer is turned off
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
Front I/O Connectors
Back View
Back I/O Connectors
Green a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network
Computer
Attaching the Computer Stand
Slots
Captive screw Stabilizing feet closed
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Connecting Monitors
Connecting a Monitor Without an Adapter
DVI white connector TV-OUT connector
Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off
Connecting a Monitor With an Adapter
DVI white connector DVI-to-VGA adapter optional
Connecting a Monitor in a Dual Graphics Card Configuration
Primary video card
Connecting a TV
Connecting Two or More Monitors
Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off
RAID Level 0 Configuration
About Your RAID Configuration
RAID Level 0+1 Configuration
RAID Level 1 Configuration
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
RAID Level 5 Configuration
Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
Click Create under System Tasks
Using Nvidia MediaShield
Free Disk Selection window appears
Clearing System Data window appears
Deleting a RAID Array
Page
Using Multimedia
Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media
CD player includes the following basic buttons
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
DVD-Writable Drives
Helpful Tips
Using a Media Card Reader Optional
Network Setup Wizard
Click Checklist for creating a network
Transferring Information to a New Computer
To copy data from the source computer
Power Management Options in Windows XP
Standby Mode
To transfer data to the new computer
Hibernate Mode
Power Options Properties
Power Schemes Tab
Advanced Tab Advanced tab allows you to
Power schemes drop-down menu displays the following schemes
Power Management Options in Windows Vista
Sleep Mode
Configuring Power Management Settings
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Understanding Dual-Graphics Technology
Understanding CPU Overclocking
Optimizing for Greater Performance
Optimizing for Greater Performance
Dell QuickSet
Dell QuickSet
Dell QuickSet
Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer
Solving Problems
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
Optical drive problems
Problems writing to an optical drive
Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
D O W S
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
Memory Problems
Other software problems
Solid blue screen appears
Network Problems
Mouse Problems
Printer Problems
Power Problems
Scanner Problems
No sound from speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
Video and Monitor Problems
No sound from headphones
3D image quality is poor
Screen is difficult to read
Power Lights
Diagnostic Lights
See Memory on
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
Ensure that the memory you are using is
Ensure that no special requirements for
Computer for resource conflicts see
Problems on
PCI Express Cards on
Restart the computer
Code Cause
Beep Codes
Message Possible Cause Corrective Action
System Messages
Message Possible Cause
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use Dell Diagnostics
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Troubleshooting
Custom Test only
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
Tab Function
Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device Manager
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Click Driver and click Roll Back Driver
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
You can restore your operating system in the following ways
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
Removing PC Restore
Select Repair Your Computer
Click Dell Factory Image Restore
Using the Operating System Media
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
Click Start and click Help and Support
Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list
Troubleshooting
Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer
Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Removing the Computer Cover
Computer cover Cover release latch
Inside View of Your Computer
System Board Components
PCI-Express x1 card slot
Card cage fan connector Liquid cooling assembly
Memory
DDR2 Memory Overview
Addressing Memory Configurations
Processor
Installing Memory
Memory connector closest to Securing clips
Crossbar Removing and Installing Parts
Removing Memory
Cards
Fan bracket Removing and Installing Parts
Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards
Release tab Card retainer
PCI Express x16 card Securing tab
Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
PCI Express x16 card Securing tab
Card connector seated
Within slot
Alignment bar Alignment guide Outside of slot
Graphics card bridge Power connectors
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Cards
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
Optical drive bays Floppy drive/media card
General Drive Installation Guidelines
About Serial ATA Drives
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Sata data cable
Hard Drive
Removing a Hard Drive
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Power cable
Installing a Hard Drive
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Blue tabs Hard drive
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Hard drive2 hard drive bay
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Drive Panel
Removing the Drive Panel
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Replacing the Drive Panel
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Drive release latch Drive panel
Floppy Drive
Removing a Floppy Drive
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Installing a Floppy Drive
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Drive release latch
Floppy drive
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Media Card Reader
Removing a Media Card Reader
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Media card reader power
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Cable
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Installing a Media Card Reader
Media card reader
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Optical Drive
Removing an Optical Drive
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Data cable
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Installing an Optical Drive
Optical drive
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Processor airflow shroud
Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly
Processor Airflow Shroud
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Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly
Processor
Removing the Processor
Socket release lever
Installing the Processor
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Processor cover
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Fans
Removing the Card Fan
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Cage housing Fan cage
Installing the Card Fan
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Card fan Rubber grommet
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Removing the CPU Fan
Installing the CPU Fan
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Rubber grommet 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
Installing the System Board
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Screw
141
Power Supply
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Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin Assignments
DC Power Connector P1
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+12 VA DC/SE Yellow
DC Power Connector P2
144
+12 VC DC Blue/White
+12 VB DC/SE White +12 VC DC/SE Blue/White
+12 VB DC White Removing and Installing Parts
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+12 VA DC Yellow
DC Power Connector P3 Graphics Card
DC Power Connector P4 Graphics Card 146
+12 VE DC/SE Blue/Yellow +12 VB DC White
DC Power Connector P5 FD1
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+12 VE DC Blue/Yellow +12 VC DC Blue/White
DC Power Connector P6 and P7 BAY1 and Bay2
DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 HDD0 and HDD1
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DC Power Connectors P10-P13 HDD2 and HDD5
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+12 VB DC White +12 VA DC Yellow
+12 VB DC White
DC Power Connector P15 Graphics Card 1-KW PSU Only
Pin Number Signal Name
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Removing the Power Supply
DC Power Connector P16 Graphics Card 1-KW PSU Only
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Screws
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Power supply screws
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Installing the Power Supply
External Ieee 1394 port External USB ports
Front I/O Panel
Front I/O-Panel Components
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Removing the Front I/O Panel
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Front I/O panel
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Battery
Installing the I/O Panel
Replacing the Battery
To replace the battery
Removing the Computer Stand
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Replacing the Computer Cover
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Computer stand
Computer cover Cover hinge tabs
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Specifications
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Computer Setup see System Setup on Back panel LEDs
Guide Backup battery CR2032 lithium coin cell
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50.8 cm/sec
508 cm/sec
Overview
System Setup
Entering System Setup
Use system setup as follows
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System Setup Options
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Appropriate time field
Low Power Mode
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Strip or surge protector
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Boot Sequence
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
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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
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
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Online Support Support.euro.dell.com
Online Support La-techsupport@dell.com
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
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Technical Support, Customer Service, 604 633
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Sales Penang, Malaysia
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020 140 14
Technical Support Fax 08 590 05 Sales 08 587 705
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Home and Small Business Fax 0870 907
Country Code Customer Service Online City Code
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Corporate/Public Sector Sales 01344 860
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Or Speech-Impaired Country Code Fax Toll-free
Leases and Loans Toll-free Dell Preferred Accounts DPA
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Glossary
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Docking device See APR
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Video resolution See resolution
Index
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Index
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Reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 reinstalling Windows XP
SLI
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Sleep mode, 47 System Restore
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