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Dell Dimension XPS USB 2.0 connectorsparallel connector keyboard connectorNotes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsModel WHL DecemberContents 1 Using Your ComputerA program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows 3 Solving Problems2 Optimizing Performance 4 Advanced Troubleshooting 5 Removing and Installing Parts Installing the Processor Airflow ShroudContents Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge6 Appendix Intel Warranty Statement for Pentium and Celeron ProcessorsContents CAUTION Safety Instructions SAFETY GeneralSAFETY When Using Your Computer SAFETY When Working Inside Your ComputerSAFETY Battery Disposal SAFETY Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeSAFETY Ergonomic Computing Habits 12 CAUTION Safety Instructions w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mFinding Information for Your Computer Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow Documentation and drivers are already 16 Finding Information for Your Computer w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mUsing Your Computer Opening the Drive Door Connecting Two MonitorsIf both monitors have VGA connectors VGA blue connectorConfiguring Graphics Cards Settings and FunctionsRemoving the Graphics Card Driver About Your RAID ConfigurationAbout Serial ATA Drives RAID Level serial ATA RAID configured for RAID levelUsing Your Computer RAID LevelTransferring Information to a New Computer Copying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Network Setup Wizard Turning Off Your Computer26 Using Your Computer w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mOptimizing Performance Intel Performance Acceleration TechnologyDDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus Hyper-ThreadingOverclocking Solving Problems Finding SolutionsSee page Get technical assistance from Dell. See page See pageFinding Help Information TO ACCESS THE DELL DIMENSION HELP FILEw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m See page See page See page See page See page See page See pageFloppy drive problems Battery ProblemsDrive Problems CD drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW drive DVD drive problemsHard drive problems 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer4 Click the Modems tab 5 Click the COM port for your modem E-Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsIf all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly Error Messages A program stops responding General ProblemsThe computer stops responding Other software problems A program crashes repeatedlyA solid blue screen appears 2 In the welcome screen, click NextOther technical problems General hardware problemsYour computer locks up, particularly while using a specific device A sound card emits noise or demonstrates other problemsIEEE 1394 Device Problems Keyboard ProblemsMouse Problems Network Problems activity lightPower Problems Printer Problems VERIFY THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONSScanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read 48 Solving Problems w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAdvanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights= yellow = green = off Suggested Resolution Starting the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics 1 Shut down see page 25 and restart the computer Dell Diagnostics Main Menu What Is a Driver? DriversReinstalling Drivers Identifying DriversUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateEnabling System Restore 2 Click Performance and Maintenance4 Click the System Restore tab 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click SystemBefore You Begin Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next 17 Click Next Front View Removing and Installing PartsFront and Back View of the Computer Front View Doors Open Back View NOTE For optimum performance, install a PCI sound card only in PCI slot 3 or Removing and Installing Parts Recommended Tools Precautionary MeasuresBefore You Begin Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Opening the Computer Cover security cable slot padlock ring Removing and Installing Partscover latch release Inside View of Your Computer card fan processor fans system board power supply power supply fansRemoving and Installing Parts floppy drive CD/DVD drive hard driveSystem Board Components MemoryMemory Installation Guidelines DDR Memory OverviewInstalling Memory 8 Close the computer cover see page Installing a PCI Card PCI Cards7 Prepare the card for installation Removing a PCI Card AGP Cards Removing an AGP CardOverview Installing an AGP CardDrives Hard Drive Removing a Hard Drive3 Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive system board connector w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mIDE hard drive serial ATA hard drive serial ATA hard- drive cableFloppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive 5 Attach the power and floppy-drive cables to the floppy drive CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive 7 Connect the power and CD/DVD drive cables to the drive Processor Airflow Shroud Removing the Processor Airflow ShroudInstalling the Processor Airflow Shroud airflow shroudInstalling the Processor Processor8 Install the heat sink Removing the Processor retention module clipFront Panel Removing the Front PanelReplacing the Front Panel To replace the front panel, perform the removal procedure in reversew w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Drive DoorRemoving the Drive Door Replacing the Drive Door lower part of Battery Closing the Computer Cover 4 If you are using a padlock to secure your computer, install the padlock 104 Removing and Installing Parts w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mSpecifications AppendixConnectors VideoAudio Expansion BusNetwork adapter PS/2 keyboard and mouse USB Audio Power PhysicalEnvironmental NOTE At 35C 95F, the maximumStandard Settings Viewing SettingsSystem Setup Screens Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten PasswordsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City 800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or Country City Country City toll-free or toll-free Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products U.S. Only What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? Regulatory NoticesHow long does this limited warranty last? What do I do if I need warranty service? What will Dell do?What if I purchased a service contract? May I transfer the limited warranty?Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only How will you fix my product?What is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products Canada OnlyWhat is covered by this limited warranty? What will Dell do? How long does this limited warranty last?What do I do if I need warranty service? How will you fix my product? What if I purchased a service contract?May I transfer the limited warranty? Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products Dell-Branded Peripheral ProductsIntel’s Three Year Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyExtent of Limited Warranty How to Obtain Warranty Service1997, 1998 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved Intel’s Commitment to QualityWhat are Errata? 138 Appendix w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mIndex Page