About RAID Configurations | Dell DCDR01, PP521 manual

Component Video and Standard Audio	57
Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . .	59
Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones	62
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV	63
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)	64
Instructions for Setting Up a Device With
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	66

4 About RAID Configurations	67
RAID Level 0 Configuration	67
RAID Level 1 Configuration	68
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID	69
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode	69
Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility	70
Using Nvidia MediaShield	71
Creating a RAID Array	71
Deleting a RAID Array	72
Converting From One RAID Configuration to
Another RAID Configuration	73
Rebuilding a RAID Configuration	74

5 Cleaning Your Computer	75
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor	75
Mouse (Non-Optical)	75
Floppy Drive	76
CDs and DVDs	76
Contents			5
Contents			5

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Dell DCDR01, PP521 owner manual About RAID Configurations, Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m April PP521 Contents One Monitor With a DVI Connector Connecting Two Monitors WithChanging the Display Settings Uninterruptible Power Supplies Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor About RAID Configurations Changing Boot Sequence for Clearing Passwords 117 Automated Order-Status Service 137 Technical Support and Customer Service 136135 137 144 143 Contents Finding Information Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Dell Product Information Guide What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Computer when you use Use the Service Tag to identify yourYour call when contacting support Microsoft Windows License Label Community Online discussion with Site Other Dell customers Courses, frequently asked questionsDSS utility. DSS provides critical Select your product model and click Computer and its components How to connect to the InternetPeople Another computer Operating System Media Front View of the Computer About Your ComputerFront-panel LEDs Optical-drive panel Power light Power buttonPower-saving state Optional optical-drive Back View of the Computer Connectors Front-Panel ConnectorsPower connector Back I/O Back-Panel Connectors Light ConnectorIeee To the main speakers in the surround sound setup Sound connectorLine Out/headphone About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerInstalling Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Next Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Windows Vista Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a USB Printer Restart your system Connecting Two MonitorsConnecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors May not be present on your computer Optional DVI adapter TV-OUT connector Connecting a TV Power Protection DevicesChanging the Display Settings Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Power ManagementPower Management Options in Windows XP Line Conditioners Setting Up Your Computer Power Schemes Tab Advanced Tab Advanced tab allows you to Place the power options iconWindows taskbar for quick Hibernate Tab Power Management Options in Windows Vista Playing CDs or DVDs Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia DVD player includes the following basic buttons CD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Adjusting the Picture Video TV-out connector Video connector Using Multimedia Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video TV-out connector Composite video adapter Standard S-video cable Audio connectorVideo and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Audio input connector Standard audio cable Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Component Video and Standard Audio Component video cable Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Component video adapter Component video cable Setting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using a Media Card Reader Optional MMC/RS-MMC Bluetooth pairing Bluetooth LED Using Multimedia About RAID Configurations About RAID ConfigurationsRAID Level 0 Configuration RAID Level 1 Configuration Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID Press Tab to navigate to the Free Disks field Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility Creating a RAID Array Using Nvidia MediaShield Deleting a RAID Array Click Next Rebuilding a RAID Configuration Cleaning Your Computer Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse Non-Optical CDs and DVDs Floppy Drive Entering System Setup System SetupSystem Setup Screens System Setup Configuration of your System SetupOption is highlighted Settings. Press ESC Current and available Settings Main System Setup OptionsSingle Dual Security Advanced Boot PowerChanges, Load Setup Default, and Discard Changes Exit Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceOption Settings Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots System Setup Clearing Passwords and Cmos Settings Clearing Passwords and Cmos SettingsClearing Passwords Clearing Passwords and Cmos Settings Clearing Cmos Settings Flashing the Bios Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting ToolsPower Lights Beep Codes Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive Short beeps Exist see Memory in the Service If the problem persists, contact DellDell Support website at See Contacting Dell on Code Description System Messages Troubleshooting Tools Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Troubleshooting Tools 100 Battery Problems TroubleshootingFollow these tips when troubleshooting your computer Troubleshooting Optical drive problems Drive Problems102 Windows XP Problems writing to an optical drive Error MessagesHard drive problems 103 104 Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsSee the program documentation for installation instructions 105 Keyboard ProblemsSystems on Lockups and Software Problems C K U P Y O U R F I L E S I M M E D I a T E L Y 107 108 Memory ProblemsMouse Problems Adjust the settings as needed Windows Vista Network ProblemsAdjust the settings as needed 109 110 Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Adjust the settings, as needed Scanner Problems111 If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems112 If the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner No sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsScreen is blank Screen is difficult to read 113 114 Power Lights Overclocking Problems3D image quality is poor Only part of the display is readable Troubleshooting What Is a Driver? Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Software Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 119 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Reinstalling Software 121 122 Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 123 PC Restore or Factory Image Restore 124 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 125 Reinstalling Software 127 Using the Operating System Media Insert the Operating System disc 129 Specifications 130 131 132 133 An electrical outlet, power strip, orConvenience receptacle. The total Percent of the branch circuit rating 134 135 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer Service AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service 137 Getting Help 139 Before You Call 140 141 Contacting Dell 142 FCC Notice U.S. Only AppendixFCC Class B 143 Macrovision 145 Glossary Glossary 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 Module bay See media bay Glossary 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 Index Index163 Error messages beep codes, 90 problems 165 Power light, 115 conditions Power options properties Index 167 Wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 168