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Dell XPS manual Removing and Installing Parts

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13USB 2.0 connectors (6) Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

		It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you
		connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras.

14	keyboard connector	If you have a standard keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. If you
		have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector.

15	mouse connector	Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector. Turn off the computer and
		any attached devices before you connect a mouse to the computer. If you have a USB
		mouse, plug it into a USB connector.

16	diagnostic lights (4)	Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic
		code. For more information, see "Diagnostics Lights" on page 49.

17	serial connector	Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port.
	(COM 2)

18	parallel connector	Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If you have a
		USB printer, plug it into a USB connector.

19	serial connector	Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port.
	(COM 1)

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keyboard connector Dell Dimension XPSUSB 2.0 connectors parallel connectorDecember Notes, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms Model WHL1 Using Your Computer Contents2 Optimizing Performance 3 Solving ProblemsA program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 5 Removing and Installing PartsInstalling the Processor Airflow Shroud ContentsIntel Warranty Statement for Pentium and Celeron Processors 6 AppendixContents SAFETY General CAUTION Safety InstructionsSAFETY When Working Inside Your Computer SAFETY When Using Your ComputerSAFETY Ergonomic Computing Habits SAFETY Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeSAFETY Battery Disposal w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 12 CAUTION Safety InstructionsFinding Information for Your Computer Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow Documentation and drivers are already w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 16 Finding Information for Your ComputerOpening the Drive Door Connecting Two Monitors Using Your ComputerVGA blue connector If both monitors have VGA connectorsSettings and Functions Configuring Graphics CardsAbout Serial ATA Drives About Your RAID ConfigurationRemoving the Graphics Card Driver RAID Level RAID Levelserial ATA RAID configured for RAID level Using Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Copying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs How to Copy a CD or DVDHelpful Tips Turning Off Your Computer Network Setup Wizardw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 26 Using Your ComputerHyper-Threading Optimizing PerformanceIntel Performance Acceleration Technology DDR Memory and Processor Front-Side BusOverclocking Get technical assistance from Dell. See page See page Solving ProblemsFinding Solutions See pageSee page See page See page See page See page See page See page Finding Help InformationTO ACCESS THE DELL DIMENSION HELP FILE w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mDrive Problems Battery ProblemsFloppy drive problems CD drive problems 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer Problems writing to a CD-RW driveDVD drive problems Hard drive problemsIf all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems4 Click the Modems tab 5 Click the COM port for your modem Error Messages The computer stops responding General ProblemsA program stops responding 2 In the welcome screen, click Next Other software problemsA program crashes repeatedly A solid blue screen appearsA sound card emits noise or demonstrates other problems Other technical problemsGeneral hardware problems Your computer locks up, particularly while using a specific deviceKeyboard Problems IEEE 1394 Device ProblemsMouse Problems activity light Network ProblemsPower Problems VERIFY THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS Printer ProblemsScanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 48 Solving ProblemsDiagnostic Lights Advanced Troubleshooting= yellow = green = off Suggested Resolution When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics 1 Shut down see page 25 and restart the computer Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Reinstalling DriversCreating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Enabling System Restore2 Click Performance and Maintenance 4 Click the System Restore tabReinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Begin 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next 17 Click Next Front and Back View of the Computer Removing and Installing PartsFront View 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 Before You Begin Precautionary MeasuresRecommended Tools Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Opening the Computer Cover cover latch release Removing and Installing Partssecurity cable slot padlock ring floppy drive CD/DVD drive hard drive Inside View of Your Computercard fan processor fans system board power supply power supply fans Removing and Installing PartsMemory System Board ComponentsDDR Memory Overview Memory Installation GuidelinesInstalling Memory 8 Close the computer cover see page PCI Cards Installing a PCI Card7 Prepare the card for installation Removing a PCI Card Removing an AGP Card AGP CardsDrives Installing an AGP CardOverview Removing a Hard Drive Hard Drive3 Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive serial ATA hard drive serial ATA hard- drive cable 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 IDE hard driveRemoving a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive 5 Attach the power and floppy-drive cables to the floppy drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive 7 Connect the power and CD/DVD drive cables to the drive Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud Processor Airflow Shroudairflow shroud Installing the Processor Airflow ShroudProcessor Installing the Processor8 Install the heat sink retention module clip Removing the ProcessorRemoving the Front Panel Front PanelTo replace the front panel, perform the removal procedure in reverse Replacing the Front PanelRemoving the Drive Door Drive Doorw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 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 w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 104 Removing and Installing PartsAppendix SpecificationsExpansion Bus ConnectorsVideo AudioNetwork adapter PS/2 keyboard and mouse USB Audio NOTE At 35C 95F, the maximum PowerPhysical EnvironmentalBoot Sequence Standard SettingsViewing Settings System Setup ScreensChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Clearing Forgotten PasswordsChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contacting Dell Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 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 Regulatory Notices Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products U.S. OnlyWhat is covered by this limited warranty? What is not covered by this limited warranty?How long does this limited warranty last? What will Dell do? 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 U.S. OnlyWhat is covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products Canada OnlyWhat is not covered by this limited warranty? What do I do if I need warranty service? How long does this limited warranty last?What will Dell do? May I transfer the limited warranty? What if I purchased a service contract?How will you fix my product? Dell-Branded Peripheral Products Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyDell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Third-Party Software and Peripherals ProductsHow to Obtain Warranty Service Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty Extent of Limited WarrantyWhat are Errata? Intel’s Commitment to Quality1997, 1998 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 138 AppendixIndex Page