W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
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 Contents
 Optimizing Performance
 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
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Removing and Installing Parts
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 Finding Information
 Dell Product Information Guide Setup Diagram
 Click the topic that describes your problem
Warranty, and repair information
Specifications, and white papers
How to use Windows XP
 Finding Information
 Opening the Drive Door
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
 Badge
Changing the Front-Panel Light Color
 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
Connecting Two Monitors
 Optional DVI adapter
Connecting a TV
TV-OUT connector VGA blue connector
 About Serial ATA Drives
About Your RAID Configuration
Changing the Display Settings
 Hard drive
RAID Level
Segment
 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
 Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration
Configuring for RAID Using the IntelR Option ROM Utility
Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration
 Deleting a RAID Volume
 Creating a RAID 1 Volume
Creating a RAID 0 Volume
 Migrating to a RAID 0 Volume
On the Delete RAID Volume Wizard screen, click Next
 To Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard Drive
Migrating to a RAID 1 Volume
Click Reset Hard Drive to Non-RAID
Creating a Spare Hard Drive
 Transferring Information to a New Computer
Rebuilding a Degraded RAID 1 Volume
 Next
Playing CDs and Movies
Playing a CD or DVD
 DVD player includes the following basic buttons
 Go to the previous title or chapter Eject
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Copying CDs and DVDs
 Click Exact Copy
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs
 Helpful Tips
Network Setup Wizard
Click Checklist for creating a network
 Overview
Power Management
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
 Power Schemes Tab
Power Options Properties
 Hibernate Tab
Advanced Tab
 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
 Optimizing Performance
Hyper-Threading
Overclocking
Click Hardware and click Device Manager
 PCI Express Cards
 Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
 Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
CD and DVD drive problems
 Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
 Use these characters in filenames
Error Messages
 Keyboard Problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
 Program stops responding
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
 Solid blue screen appears
Other software problems
Program crashes repeatedly
Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
 Mouse Problems
Memory Problems
 Network Problems
 Power Problems
 Scanner Problems
Printer Problems
 No sound from speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
 N T H E S P E a K E R D I a G N O S T I C S
No sound from headphones
 If the screen is difficult to read
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is blank
 J U S T T H E W I N D O W S D I S P L a Y S E T T I N G S
 Solving Problems
 Has occurred Button
Diagnostic Lights
Electrical outlet and press the power
Advanced Troubleshooting
 If the problem persists, contact Dell
Normally, reinstall an additional
Identified a faulty module or
If available, install properly working
 Occurred
Error exists Requirements exist see
Your computer see
Determine if a conflict exists by
 Drive see
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Hard drive, CD drive, and DVD
 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
 Identifying Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
 Windows XP
Reinstalling Drivers
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Using the ResourceCD
 Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Creating a Restore Point
Undoing the Last System Restore
 Enabling System Restore
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
 Before You Begin
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
 Windows XP Setup
Reinstalling Windows XP
Booting From the Operating System CD
 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next
 Turning Off Your Computer
Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
 Before Working Inside Your Computer
 Press to turn on the computer
Open the door to use the front-panel connectors
Front and Back View of the Computer
Front View
 Front View Doors Open
 Back View
 One x16 slot and one x1 slot
 Opening the Computer Cover
 Floppy drive CD/DVD drive
Processor fan Power supply fans
System board Power supply Removing and Installing Parts
Inside View of Your Computer
 System Board Components
 DDR2 Memory Overview
Memory
 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations
Installing Memory
 Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar
Securing clips Connector
 Removing Memory
Cards
 PCI Cards
Installing a PCI Card
 Not fully seated card Fully seated card
 Retention arm Alignment guide Alignment bar Filler bracket
Removing a PCI Card
 Card slot
PCI Express Cards
PCI Express
Card PCI Express
 Tab
Installing a PCI Express Card
 Not fully seated card Fully seated card
 Retention arm Alignment guide Alignment bar Filler bracket
 Removing a PCI Express Card
 Floppy drive CD/DVD drives Hard drives
General Installation Guidelines
Drives
 Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector
Connecting Drive Cables
Drive Interface Connectors
 Removing a Hard Drive
Power Cable Connector
Power cable
Hard Drive
 Drive Bracket rails Screws Removing and Installing Parts
Installing a Hard Drive
 Hard-drive cable Power cable Tabs
 Removing and Installing Parts
 Adding a Second Hard Drive
 First hard drive in lower bay Hard drive bay
Floppy Drive
Rail tabs
 Removing a Floppy Drive
Installing a Floppy Drive
Data cable power cable Tabs Floppy drive
 Drive Bracket rails Screws
 Removing a CD/DVD Drive
CD/DVD Drive
 Power cable Tabs Data cable CD/DVD drive
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
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 101
 Shroud release lever Anchor tabs
Processor Airflow Shroud
Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
102
 103
Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
Processor
Removing the Processor
 Anchor tabs Shroud release lever
104
 105
 Processor cover Socket Release lever
Installing the Processor
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 108
Front Panel
Removing the Front Panel
 109
Replacing the Front Panel
 110
Drive Door
Removing the Drive Door
 Top bracket hinge Bottom bracket hinge
Replacing the Drive Door
111
 Door
112
Hinge tab Door hinges Door bracket
 113
Battery
Replacing the Battery
Battery Battery socket Tab Removing and Installing Parts
 114
Closing the Computer Cover
 115
Specifications
 Drives
116
Expansion Bus
 Controls and Lights
Connectors
117
Center/Low Frequency Effects LFE channel two front-panel
 Located in the Product Information
Power
118
 10 to 35C 50 to 95F
System Setup
119
Environmental
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Entering System Setup
System Setup Screens
 121
System Setup Options
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 123
 124
Boot Sequence
Option Settings
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
 125
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
 126
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Clearing Cmos Settings
Cleaning Your Computer
 128
Mouse
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
FCC Notices U.S. Only
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Class a Class B
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Contacting Dell
FCC Identification Information
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 Fax/Sales Fax
138
Ireland Sales
Sales dial within U.K. only
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 Countries Sales Penang, Malaysia Appendix
Switchboard Sales
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 144
 Trinidad/Tobago General Support Turks and Caicos Islands
PowerConnect, and PowerVault Transaction Sales
145
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 Appendix
 Index
149
 Index
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Reinstalling Windows XP
 Index
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Wizard, 43 reinstalling, 11, 64 scanner, 48 System Restore
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