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Dell XPS manual System Board Components, Memory

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System Board Components

System Board Components

	password jumper (PASS)
hard-drive connector (PRI_IDE)	battery socket
secondary drive connector (SEC_IDE)	(BATTERY)
secondary drive connector (SEC_IDE)

floppy-drive connector (FDD)

memory module connectors (2, 4)

power connector (PWR)

memory module connectors (1, 3)

processor and heat- sink connector (CPU_PIN_#_A1)

rear fan connector (REAR_FAN2)

rear fan connector (REAR_FAN1)

SCSI_LED header (SCSI_LED)

front-panel connector (FRONT_PANEL)

standby power light (PWR_LED)

serial ATA connector (SATA_1)

internal speaker (SPKR)

clear CMOS jumper (CMOS)

front fan (FRONT_FAN)

serial ATA connector (SATA_0)

AGP card connector (AGP)

PCI card connectors (PCI_SLOT_1, PCI_SLOT_2, PCI_SLOT_3, PCI_SLOT_4)

power connector (12V_PWR)

Memory

You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. For information on the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 105.

NOTE: DDR 333 memory operates at 320-MHz when used with an 800-MHz front-side bus processor.

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Contents

USB 2.0 connectors Dell Dimension XPSparallel connector keyboard connectorAbbreviations and Acronyms Notes, Notices, and CautionsModel WHL December1 Using Your Computer Contents2 Optimizing Performance 3 Solving ProblemsA program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud 5 Removing and Installing PartsContents Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeIntel 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 serial ATA RAID configured for RAID level RAID LevelUsing Your Computer RAID LevelTransferring 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 ComputerIntel Performance Acceleration Technology Optimizing PerformanceDDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus Hyper-ThreadingOverclocking Finding Solutions Solving ProblemsSee page Get technical assistance from Dell. See page See pageTO ACCESS THE DELL DIMENSION HELP FILE Finding Help Informationw 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 pageDrive Problems Battery ProblemsFloppy drive problems CD drive problems DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW driveHard drive problems 1 Click the Start button and click My ComputerIf 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 A program crashes repeatedly Other software problemsA solid blue screen appears 2 In the welcome screen, click NextGeneral hardware problems Other technical problemsYour computer locks up, particularly while using a specific device A sound card emits noise or demonstrates other problemsKeyboard 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 Enabling System Restore4 Click the System Restore tab 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click SystemReinstalling 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 card fan processor fans system board power supply power supply fans Inside View of Your ComputerRemoving and Installing Parts floppy drive CD/DVD drive hard driveMemory 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 w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m system board connectorIDE hard drive serial ATA hard drive serial ATA hard- drive cableRemoving 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 SpecificationsVideo ConnectorsAudio Expansion BusNetwork adapter PS/2 keyboard and mouse USB Audio Physical PowerEnvironmental NOTE At 35C 95F, the maximumViewing Settings Standard SettingsSystem Setup Screens Boot SequenceChanging 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 What is covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products U.S. OnlyWhat is not covered by this limited warranty? Regulatory NoticesHow long does this limited warranty last? What will Dell do? What do I do if I need warranty service?May I transfer the limited warranty? What if I purchased a service contract?Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only How will you fix my product?What 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 Software and Peripherals Canada Only Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products Dell-Branded Peripheral ProductsLimited Warranty Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyExtent of Limited Warranty How to Obtain Warranty ServiceWhat 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