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Dell XPS 730/730X Quick Reference Guide
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Model DCDO
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
October
P/N C100J
Contents
2 Setting up Your Computer
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
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Finding Information
The Dell Technology Guide is available at
Understanding technologies such as
Setting up Your Computer
Front and Back View of the Computer
Front View
Plug USB and other devices into the appropriate
The hard drive LED is on when the computer reads
Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect
Front I/O Connectors
Use the IEEE 1394 connector for high-speed data devices
such as digital video cameras and external storage devices
Back View
Back I/O Connectors
found in digital surround sound audio schemes, carries only
channel drives a subwoofer to provide extremely low bass
USB 2.0 connectors
Setting up the Computer
Your computer ships with the computer stand already installed
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
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Connecting to a Network
System Configuration
Network Configuration XPS 730 Only
Network Advanced Features
Graphics Configuration
Multiple Displays
NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies
Enabling ATI Crossfire Technology
System Setup Based Performance Tuning
Optimizing Performance
Software Based Performance Tuning XPS 730 Only
NVIDIA Performance
NVIDIA Monitor
Optimizing Performance
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Tools
Dell Diagnostics
NOTE Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release F12 in even intervals until the Boot Device Menu appears
8 Press 1 to select the Dell Diagnostics
Displays the hardware configuration for the selected device
MP Memory Test
Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the
The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for
Getting More Help
Dell Support
Dell PC Tune-Up
Dell PC Checkup
Dell Network Assistant
Power Button LED States
Diagnostic Indicators
Dell Technical Update Service
DellConnect
Beep Codes
Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
Memory Problems
Hard drive problems
Power Problems
Service Manual at support.dell.com
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Restoring the Operating System
CAUTION Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
5 When prompted, click Yes
Reinstalling the Operating System
Reinstalling Windows XP
Before you Begin
1 Insert the Windows XP CD in the CD drive, and restart your computer
Reinstalling Windows Vista
1 Insert the Operating System media into the DVD drive of the computer
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
Recommended Driver Installation Order
Troubleshooting
Configuring the BIOS
System Setup
Entering System Setup
System Setup Screens
System Setup Options
Configuration
Peripherals
Allows you to enable or disable the integrated devices and ports
Integrated
on your system
on connected to the computer
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Supervisor Specifies whether a supervisor password has been assigned
Specifies the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Boot Sequence
Option Settings
3 When the DELL logo appears, press F12 immediately
Configuring the BIOS
Specifications
Appendix
Computer Information
Expansion Bus
PS/2 keyboard and mouse
= Supported = Not supported
1000-Mbps 1-Gbps network and the computer
Front panel LEDs
Macrovision Product Notice
Contacting Dell
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