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Dell XPS
April NP756
Contents
Configuring Power Management Settings
Power Management Options in Windows Vista
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Understanding Dual-Graphics Technology
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer
General Drive Installation Guidelines 107
Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings 105
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Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin Assignments 142
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Drivers for my computer
Warranty information
My device documentation
Desktop System Software DSS
Your call when contacting support Finding Information
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key
Appropriate for your configuration, providing critical
Then enter your Service Tag or product model
How to use your Windows operating system
Click the topic that describes your problem
According to the operating system you ordered
Operating System Media
Front View
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Front and Back View of the Computer
Blinking amber An internal power problem may exist
Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving state
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
Slots
Captive screw Stabilizing feet closed
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
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
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
DVD-Writable Drives
Helpful Tips
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
Advanced Tab Advanced tab allows you to
Power schemes drop-down menu displays the following schemes
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
Battery Problems
Solving 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
Network Problems
Mouse Problems
Printer Problems
Power Problems
Scanner Problems
Video and Monitor Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from headphones
No sound from speakers
3D image quality is poor
Screen is difficult to read
Power Lights
Diagnostic Lights
Ensure that the memory you are using is
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
Ensure that no special requirements for
See Memory on
PCI Express Cards on
Problems on
Restart the computer
Computer for resource conflicts see
Code Cause
Beep Codes
Message Possible Cause Corrective Action
System Messages
Message Possible Cause
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Option Function
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Tab Function
Custom Test only
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device Manager
Click Driver and click Roll Back Driver
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
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
Select Repair Your Computer
Click Dell Factory Image Restore
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
Before You Begin
Removing and Installing Parts
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
Memory
Card cage fan connector Liquid cooling assembly
DDR2 Memory Overview
PCI-Express x1 card slot
Addressing Memory Configurations
Memory connector closest to Securing clips
Installing Memory
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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If you installed a sound card
Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings
If you removed a sound card
105
Drives
If you removed an add-in network connector
Your computer supports
106
About Serial ATA Drives
General Drive Installation Guidelines
107
Optical drive bays Floppy drive/media card
Removing a Hard Drive
Hard Drive
108
Sata data cable
109
Power cable
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
Media card reader
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Optical Drive
Removing an Optical Drive
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
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Processor airflow shroud
Processor
Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly
Removing the Processor
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Installing the Processor
Processor cover
Socket release lever
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Fans
Removing the Card Fan
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Cage housing Fan cage
Card fan Rubber grommet
Installing the Card Fan
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Removing the CPU Fan
Rubber grommet CPU fan
Installing the CPU Fan
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Removing the Optional Hard Drive Fan
138
Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan
System Board
Screw Card fan assembly
Removing the System Board
139
Screw
Installing the System Board
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Power Supply
DC Power Connector P1
Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin Assignments
142
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
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144
DC Power Connector P2
+12 VC DC Blue/White
+12 VA DC/SE Yellow
145
+12 VB DC White Removing and Installing Parts
+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
149
Pin Number Signal Name
DC Power Connector P15 Graphics Card 1-KW PSU Only
150
+12 VB DC White
151
Removing the Power Supply
DC Power Connector P16 Graphics Card 1-KW PSU Only
Screws
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Power supply screws
154
Installing the Power Supply
Front I/O-Panel Components
Front I/O Panel
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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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Installing the I/O Panel
Battery
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
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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
508 cm/sec
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50.8 cm/sec
Entering System Setup
System Setup
Use system setup as follows
Overview
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System Setup Options
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Low Power Mode
Strip or surge protector
Appropriate time field
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Boot Sequence
174
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
175
Clearing Cmos Settings
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Cleaning Your Computer
Mouse
176
Floppy Drive
FCC Notices U.S. Only
CDs and DVDs
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Class a Class B
FCC Identification Information
179
Contacting Dell
You can contact Dell through the Internet and by phone
Online Support Support.ap.dell.com
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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
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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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
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
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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