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Dell XPS 420 owner manual W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m

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Dell™ XPS™ 420 Owner’s Manual

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Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m November GX404 Rev. A01 Contents Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting a USB PrinterCoin-Cell Battery Problems Configuring Power Management SettingsMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Ieee 1394a Device ProblemsMicrosoft Windows Vista Operating Dell Diagnostics Main MenuInside View of Your Computer 102 General Installation Guidelines 128103 104Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud Installing a CD/DVD DriveInstalling the Processor Fan Cage Installing the Processor FanTechnical Support and Customer Service 196 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 188Replacing the Computer Cover 173Automated Order-Status Service My device documentation Finding InformationDesktop System Software DSS Finding InformationMicrosoft Windows License Label What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationUpdates appropriate for your Reinstall the DSS utility. DSS Service Tag or product modelConfiguration, providing critical Tips, articles from techniciansProblem Follow the instructions on the screen How to personalize my desktop Vista Start button ClickWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here SystemFront and Back View of the Computer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerFront View Object near the vents Automatically when the eject button is pressedTo ensure that the system is adequately Area to avoid water damage to the systemSuch as printers and keyboards Front I/O Connectors Pdif RCA Back ViewConnector Back I/O ConnectorsNetwork and the computer Adapter connectorGbps network and the computer To the networkMain speakers in the surround sound setup Installing Your Computer in an EnclosureBook.book Page 23 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1029 AM Connecting Monitors Connecting a Monitor Without an Adapter Connecting a Monitor With an Adapter Book.book Page 27 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1029 AM Connecting Two or More Monitors Connecting a TV Changing the Display Settings About Your RAID ConfigurationRAID Level 0 Configuration Segment Hard drive RAID Level 1 ConfigurationConfiguring Your Computer for RAID Using the Intel RAID Option ROM Utility Book.book Page 34 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1029 AM Book.book Page 35 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1029 AM Using the Intel Application Accelerator Book.book Page 37 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1029 AM Book.book Page 38 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1029 AM Book.book Page 39 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1029 AM Book.book Page 40 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1029 AM Dell DataSafe Optional Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology QRTIntel Viiv Technology Optional Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup Using MultimediaEnabling the QRT Feature in the Operating System Playing CDs or DVDsDVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying Media How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CDs and DVDs How to Copy a Blu-ray Disc BD MediaMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful TipsUsing a Media Card Reader MMC/RS-MMC Understanding the Media Xcelerator Optional Understanding Windows SideShow and the LCD display Adding Gadgets To LCD Display Menu Configuring the LCD displayConnecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable USB connector on USB printer cable Computer Printer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetNetwork Setup Wizard Sleep Mode Power Management Options in Windows VistaTransferring Information to a New Computer Hybrid SleepConfiguring Power Management Settings Hibernate ModeBook.book Page 58 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1029 AM Optimizing for Greater Performance Understanding Intel SpeedStep TechnologyBook.book Page 60 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1029 AM Coin-Cell Battery Problems Solving ProblemsFollow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer TroubleshootingOptical drive problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to an optical drive Click the Windows Vista Start button and click ComputerHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsError Messages Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394a Device ProblemsComputer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Other software problemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsMouse Problems Memory ProblemsPower Problems Network ProblemsT H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E Printer Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsScreen is blank Screen is difficult to read 3D image quality is poor Power Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Diagnostic LightsReseat the processor see Processor onReinstall one module see Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionInstalling Memory on Install additional memoryRequirements for memory Ensure that no specialExist see Memory on Ensure that the memory youPossible expansion card 1 Determine if a conflict exists See System Board CodeCause Beep CodesCode Cause Keyboard Controller Test failure Message Possible Cause Corrective Action System MessagesDMA FDD Controller When to Use Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuExtended Test Drivers What Is a Driver?Tab Function Attached to your computerIdentifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Book.book Page 93 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1029 AM Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreUsing Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System Media To reinstall Windows, you need the following items Troubleshooting LCD Display Problems Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer100 Before Working Inside Your Computer101 Removing the Computer Cover102 Inside View of Your Computer103 System Board ComponentsMemory Overview Memory105 Addressing Memory With 8-GB Configurations Installing Memory107 Removing Memory PCI Cards Cards109 110 Installing a PCI Card111 Book.book Page 112 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1029 AM 113 Book.book Page 114 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1029 AM 115 PCI Express CardsBook.book Page 116 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1029 AM 117 Book.book Page 118 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1029 AM 119 120 121 122 123 Removing the Drive Panel Drive Panels124 125 Removing the Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive-Panel Insert Align the drive panel tabs with the side-door hinges Replacing the Drive Panel127 Drives General Installation GuidelinesRemoving a Hard Drive Hard Drive129 Installing a Hard Drive 131 Connect the power and hard drive cables to the hard driveAdding a Second Hard Drive 133 Installing a Hard Drive in the FlexBay 135 Removing a Hard Drive From the FlexBayRemoving a Floppy Drive Floppy Drive137 138 Installing a Floppy Drive139 Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader140 141 142 Installing a Media Card Reader143 Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD Drive144 145 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 147 Processor Airflow Shroud Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly148 Fans Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud AssemblyRemoving the Processor Fan Cage 149Ease the cage out of the housing Installing the Processor Fan Cage151 Removing the Processor FanRemoving the Card Fan Installing the Processor Fan153 Processor Installing the Card FanRemoving the Processor 155 Installing the Processor156 Align the pin-1 corner of the processor and socketRemoving the System Board System Board157 Installing the System Board 159 Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin Assignments Power SupplyDC Power Connector P1 160 161 Power Supply Pin Number Signal name AWG Wire ColorDC Power Connector P3 and P5 DC Power Connector P2162 DC Power Connectors P8, P9, P13, and P14 DC Power Connector P7Power Supply Pin Number AWG Wire Signal name ColorDC Power Connectors P12 DC Power Connectors P10AWG Wire Signal name 164DC Power Connector P15 For 425-W PSU Only Removing the Power SupplyPin Number Signal Name AWG Wire Color 165Installing the Power Supply Front I/O-Panel Components Front I/O Panel167 Removing the Front I/O Panel 169 Installing the Front I/O PanelReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell Battery170 171 Replacing the Computer Cover 173 Specifications174 175 176 177 Overview System SetupContains information about each Entering System Setup179 So that it becomes the first device in the boot sequence System Setup OptionsInternal default 180181 182 183 184 185 Boot Sequence 187 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 189 Clearing Cmos Settings Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Cleaning Your ComputerMouse 191CDs and DVDs Floppy DriveClass a FCC Notices U.S. Only193 FCC Identification Information Class BObtaining Assistance Getting Help195 DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationBefore You Call Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit198 199 Diagnostics ChecklistContacting Dell Glossary 201202 Product ID 203Device driver See driver 204Docking device See APR 205 206 207 208 209 Module bay See media bay 210NIC See network adapter 211 212 213 214 215 216 Video resolution See resolution217 218 Inside view, 102 stops responding 219Index Book.book Page 220 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1029 AM 221 Book.book Page 222 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1029 AM 223 SLI Settings System setup Sleep mode about225 226