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Dell WHL, U7021 manual Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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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 March U7021 Contents Optimizing Performance Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Removing and Installing Parts 102 109 106108 110 130 131 Finding Information Dell Product Information Guide Setup Diagram How to use Windows XP Warranty, and repair informationSpecifications, and white papers Click the topic that describes your problem Finding Information Setting Up and Using Your Computer Opening the Drive Door Changing the Front-Panel Light Color Badge Connecting Two Monitors Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors TV-OUT connector VGA blue connector Connecting a TVOptional DVI adapter Changing the Display Settings About Your RAID ConfigurationAbout Serial ATA Drives Segment RAID LevelHard drive Configuring Your Computer for RAID Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration Configuring for RAID Using the IntelR Option ROM UtilityCreating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Deleting a RAID Volume Creating a RAID 0 Volume Creating a RAID 1 Volume On the Delete RAID Volume Wizard screen, click Next Migrating to a RAID 0 Volume Creating a Spare Hard Drive Migrating to a RAID 1 VolumeClick Reset Hard Drive to Non-RAID To Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard Drive Rebuilding a Degraded RAID 1 Volume Transferring Information to a New Computer Playing a CD or DVD Playing CDs and MoviesNext DVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Go to the previous title or chapter Eject Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs How to Copy a CD or DVDClick Exact Copy Click Checklist for creating a network Network Setup WizardHelpful Tips Hibernate Mode Power ManagementStandby Mode Overview Power Options Properties Power Schemes Tab Advanced Tab Hibernate Tab Setting Up and Using Your Computer Click Hardware and click Device Manager Hyper-ThreadingOverclocking Optimizing Performance PCI Express Cards Drive Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Solving Problems CD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problems Error Messages Use these characters in filenames Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Program stops responding Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problemsProgram crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appears Memory Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers No sound from headphones N T H E S P E a K E R D I a G N O S T I C S If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read 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 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic LightsElectrical outlet and press the power Has occurred Button If available, install properly working Normally, reinstall an additionalIdentified a faulty module or If the problem persists, contact Dell Determine if a conflict exists by Error exists Requirements exist seeYour computer see Occurred Hard drive, CD drive, and DVD Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Drive see Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Using the ResourceCD Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Windows XP Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Manually Reinstalling Drivers Undoing the Last System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Enabling System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Begin Booting From the Operating System CD Reinstalling Windows XPWindows XP Setup When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Recommended Tools Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Front View Open the door to use the front-panel connectorsFront and Back View of the Computer Press to turn on the computer Front View Doors Open Back View One x16 slot and one x1 slot Opening the Computer Cover Inside View of Your Computer Processor fan Power supply fansSystem board Power supply Removing and Installing Parts Floppy drive CD/DVD drive System Board Components Memory DDR2 Memory Overview Installing Memory Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Securing clips Connector Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Cards Removing Memory Installing a PCI Card PCI Cards Not fully seated card Fully seated card Removing a PCI Card Retention arm Alignment guide Alignment bar Filler bracket Card PCI Express PCI Express CardsPCI Express Card slot Installing a PCI Express Card Tab Not fully seated card Fully seated card Retention arm Alignment guide Alignment bar Filler bracket Removing a PCI Express Card Drives General Installation GuidelinesFloppy drive CD/DVD drives Hard drives Drive Interface Connectors Connecting Drive CablesSerial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector Hard Drive Power Cable ConnectorPower cable Removing a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Drive Bracket rails Screws Removing and Installing Parts Hard-drive cable Power cable Tabs Removing and Installing Parts Adding a Second Hard Drive Rail tabs Floppy DriveFirst hard drive in lower bay Hard drive bay Data cable power cable Tabs Floppy drive Installing a Floppy DriveRemoving a Floppy Drive Drive Bracket rails Screws CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Power cable Tabs Data cable CD/DVD drive 100 101 102 Processor Airflow ShroudRemoving the Processor Airflow Shroud Shroud release lever Anchor tabs Removing the Processor Installing the Processor Airflow ShroudProcessor 103 104 Anchor tabs Shroud release lever 105 106 Installing the ProcessorProcessor cover Socket Release lever 107 Removing the Front Panel Front Panel108 Replacing the Front Panel 109 Removing the Drive Door Drive Door110 111 Replacing the Drive DoorTop bracket hinge Bottom bracket hinge Hinge tab Door hinges Door bracket 112Door Battery Battery socket Tab Removing and Installing Parts BatteryReplacing the Battery 113 Closing the Computer Cover 114 Specifications 115 Expansion Bus 116Drives Center/Low Frequency Effects LFE channel two front-panel Connectors117 Controls and Lights 118 PowerLocated in the Product Information Environmental System Setup119 10 to 35C 50 to 95F System Setup Screens Entering System Setup120 System Setup Options 121 122 123 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceOption Settings 124 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 125 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 126 Cleaning Your Computer Clearing Cmos SettingsComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor CDs and DVDs MouseFloppy Drive 128 FCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Class a Class B 130 FCC Identification Information Contacting Dell131 132 133 134 135 136 137 Sales dial within U.K. only 138Ireland Sales Fax/Sales Fax 139 140 141 142 143 Switchboard SalesCountries Sales Penang, Malaysia Appendix 144 145 PowerConnect, and PowerVault Transaction SalesTrinidad/Tobago General Support Turks and Caicos Islands 146 147 Appendix 149 Index Index Reinstalling Windows XP 151 Index Wizard, 43 reinstalling, 11, 64 scanner, 48 System Restore 153 154