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Contents

parallel connector Dell Dimension XPSUSB 2.0 connectors keyboard connectorModel WHL Notes, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms DecemberContents 1 Using Your ComputerA program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows 3 Solving Problems2 Optimizing Performance 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Contents 5 Removing and Installing PartsInstalling the Processor Airflow Shroud 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 Using Your Computer RAID Levelserial ATA RAID configured for RAID level 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 mDDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus Optimizing PerformanceIntel Performance Acceleration Technology Hyper-ThreadingOverclocking See page Solving ProblemsFinding Solutions Get technical assistance from Dell. See page See pagew w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Finding Help InformationTO ACCESS THE DELL DIMENSION HELP FILE See page See page See page See page See page See page See pageFloppy drive problems Battery ProblemsDrive Problems CD drive problems Hard drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW driveDVD 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 A solid blue screen appears Other software problemsA program crashes repeatedly 2 In the welcome screen, click NextYour computer locks up, particularly while using a specific device Other technical problemsGeneral hardware problems 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 State4 Click the System Restore tab Enabling System Restore2 Click Performance and Maintenance 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 Removing and Installing Parts Inside View of Your Computercard fan processor fans system board power supply power supply fans 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 IDE hard drive system board connectorw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 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 AppendixAudio ConnectorsVideo Expansion BusNetwork adapter PS/2 keyboard and mouse USB Audio Environmental PowerPhysical NOTE At 35C 95F, the maximumSystem Setup Screens Standard SettingsViewing Settings 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 What is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products U.S. OnlyWhat is 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?Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only What if I purchased a service contract?May I transfer the limited warranty? 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? Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyDell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Dell-Branded Peripheral ProductsExtent of Limited Warranty Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyLimited 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