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Dell XPS 720 owner manual Optimizing for Greater Performance

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Dell XPS W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mApril NP756 Contents Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Power Management Options in Windows VistaConfiguring Power Management Settings Understanding Dual-Graphics TechnologyTroubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer100 Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings 105General Drive Installation Guidelines 107 102140 Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin Assignments 142139 141178 179My device documentation Warranty informationDrivers for my computer Desktop System Software DSSService Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key Your call when contacting support Finding InformationHow to use your Windows operating system Then enter your Service Tag or product modelAppropriate for your configuration, providing critical Click the topic that describes your problemOperating System Media According to the operating system you orderedFront View Setting Up and Using Your ComputerFront and Back View of the Computer Computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving stateBlinking amber An internal power problem may exist No light The computer is turned offFront I/O Connectors Back View Computer Back I/O ConnectorsGreen a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network Attaching the Computer Stand Captive screw Stabilizing feet closed SlotsInstalling 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 AdapterDVI 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 optionalPrimary video card Connecting Two or More Monitors Connecting a TVWindows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off About Your RAID Configuration RAID Level 0 ConfigurationRAID Level 1 Configuration RAID Level 0+1 ConfigurationSetting Up and Using Your Computer RAID Level 5 Configuration Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAIDSetting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM UtilityUsing Nvidia MediaShield Click Create under System TasksDeleting a RAID Array Free Disk Selection window appearsClearing System Data window appears Page Using Multimedia DVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD MediaCD player includes the following basic buttons Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips DVD-Writable DrivesUsing a Media Card Reader Optional Network Setup Wizard To copy data from the source computer Click Checklist for creating a networkTransferring Information to a New Computer To transfer data to the new computer Power Management Options in Windows XPStandby Mode Power Schemes Tab Hibernate ModePower Options Properties Power schemes drop-down menu displays the following schemes Advanced Tab Advanced tab allows you toConfiguring Power Management Settings Power Management Options in Windows VistaSleep Mode Setting Up and Using Your Computer Optimizing for Greater Performance Understanding Dual-Graphics TechnologyUnderstanding CPU Overclocking Optimizing for Greater Performance Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSetDell QuickSet Drive Problems Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computerHard drive problems Optical drive problemsProblems 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 ProblemsOther software problems Mouse Problems Network ProblemsPower Problems Printer ProblemsScanner Problems No sound from headphones Sound and Speaker ProblemsVideo and Monitor Problems No sound from speakersScreen is difficult to read 3D image quality is poorPower Lights Diagnostic Lights Ensure that no special requirements for Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionEnsure that the memory you are using is See Memory onRestart the computer Problems onPCI Express Cards on Computer for resource conflicts seeBeep Codes Code CauseSystem Messages Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionMessage Possible Cause Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Custom Test onlyIdentifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device ManagerUsing the Drivers and Utilities Media Click Driver and click Roll Back DriverAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreYou 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 ComputerUsing the Operating System Media Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list Troubleshooting Software and Hardware ProblemsClick Start and click Help and Support Troubleshooting Recommended Tools Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Preparing to Work Inside Your ComputerRemoving the Computer Cover Computer cover Cover release latch Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components DDR2 Memory Overview Card cage fan connector Liquid cooling assemblyMemory PCI-Express x1 card slotAddressing Memory Configurations Crossbar Removing and Installing Parts Installing MemoryMemory connector closest to Securing clips ProcessorRemoving Memory Cards Release tab Card retainer Fan bracket Removing and Installing PartsRemoving 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 seatedWithin slot Cards Graphics card bridge Power connectors100 101 Fan bracket102 103 104 If you removed a sound card Network Adapter and Sound Card SettingsIf you installed a sound card 105Your computer supports If you removed an add-in network connectorDrives 106107 General Drive Installation GuidelinesAbout Serial ATA Drives Optical drive bays Floppy drive/media card108 Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Sata data cablePower cable 109Blue tabs Hard drive Installing a Hard Drive110 111 112 Hard drive2 hard drive bay113 Drive PanelRemoving the Drive Panel Drive release latch Drive panel Replacing the Drive Panel114 115 Floppy DriveRemoving a Floppy Drive 116 Drive release latch Installing a Floppy Drive117 118 Floppy drive119 Media Card ReaderRemoving a Media Card Reader Cable Media card reader power120 Installing a Media Card Reader 121122 Media card reader123 Optical DriveRemoving an Optical Drive 124 Data cableInstalling an Optical Drive 125126 Optical drive127 128 Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud AssemblyProcessor Airflow Shroud Processor airflow shroudRemoving the Processor Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud AssemblyProcessor 129Processor cover Installing the Processor130 Socket release lever131 132 FansRemoving the Card Fan Cage housing Fan cage 133Card fan Rubber grommet Installing the Card Fan134 Removing the CPU Fan 135Rubber grommet CPU fan Installing the CPU Fan136 Removing the Optional Hard Drive Fan 137Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan 138Removing the System Board Screw Card fan assemblySystem Board 139Screw Installing the System Board140 Power Supply 141142 Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23143 +12 VC DC Blue/White DC Power Connector P2144 +12 VA DC/SE Yellow+12 VA DC Yellow +12 VB DC White Removing and Installing Parts145 +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 CardDC Power Connector P4 Graphics Card 146 +12 VE DC Blue/Yellow +12 VC DC Blue/White DC Power Connector P5 FD1147 148 DC Power Connector P6 and P7 BAY1 and Bay2DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 HDD0 and HDD1 +12 VB DC White +12 VA DC Yellow DC Power Connectors P10-P13 HDD2 and HDD5149 150 DC Power Connector P15 Graphics Card 1-KW PSU OnlyPin Number Signal Name +12 VB DC White151 Removing the Power SupplyDC Power Connector P16 Graphics Card 1-KW PSU Only 152 ScrewsPower supply screws 153Installing the Power Supply 154155 Front I/O PanelFront I/O-Panel Components External Ieee 1394 port External USB portsFront I/O panel Removing the Front I/O Panel156 Replacing the Battery BatteryInstalling the I/O Panel 157158 To replace the batteryRemoving the Computer Stand Computer stand Replacing the Computer Cover159 160 Computer cover Cover hinge tabsSpecifications 161162 163 164 Computer Setup see System Setup on Back panel LEDsGuide Backup battery CR2032 lithium coin cell 508 cm/sec 16550.8 cm/sec Use system setup as follows System SetupEntering System Setup OverviewSystem Setup Options 167168 169 170 Strip or surge protector Low Power Mode171 Appropriate time field172 Boot Sequence 173174 Clearing Forgotten PasswordsChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Cmos Settings 175Mouse Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 176CDs and DVDs FCC Notices U.S. OnlyFloppy Drive 177178 Class a Class BFCC Identification Information 179 Contacting DellYou can contact Dell through the Internet and by phone 180 Online Support Support.ap.dell.comOnline Support La-techsupport@dell.com 181Online Support Support.euro.dell.com 182 Online Support International Access CodeTechnical Support, Customer Service, Sales Toll-free 183 Online Order Status184 185 Calling from Guayaquil Appendix186 Fisupport@dell.com187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 Fax 21 424 01 Appendix196 Transaction Sales Toll-free 1 800 394 Corporate SalesSales Penang, Malaysia Technical Support, Customer Service, 604 633197 Technical Support Fax 08 590 05 Sales 08 587 705 198020 140 14 199 Corporate/Public Sector Sales 01344 860 Country Code Customer Service Online City Code200 Home and Small Business Fax 0870 907Leases and Loans Toll-free Dell Preferred Accounts DPA 201Or Speech-Impaired Country Code Fax Toll-free 202 Glossary 203204 205 Docking device See APR206 207 208 209 210 211 Video resolution See resolution 212213 IndexIndex Reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 reinstalling Windows XP 215SLI Sleep mode, 47 System Restore 217218