Replacing the Computer Cover, 173, 178, 179, 180 | Dell XPS 420

book.book Page 9 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:29 AM

Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . 170

Replacing the Computer Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

AAppendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Specifications	173
System Setup	178
Overview	178
Entering System Setup	179
System Setup Options	180
Boot Sequence	186
Clearing Forgotten Passwords	188
Clearing CMOS Settings	190
Cleaning Your Computer	191
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor	191
Mouse	191
Floppy Drive	192
CDs and DVDs	192
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	193
Class A	193
Class B	194
FCC Identification Information	194
Getting Help	195
Obtaining Assistance	195
Technical Support and Customer Service	196
DellConnect	196
Online Services	196

Contents

9

Image 9

Dell XPS 420 Replacing the Computer Cover, 173, 178, 179, 180, 186, Clearing Forgotten Passwords 188, 190, 191, 192, 193

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 Printer Coin-Cell Battery Problems Configuring Power Management SettingsMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Ieee 1394a Device Problems Microsoft Windows Vista Operating Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Inside View of Your Computer 102 General Installation Guidelines 128103 104 Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud Installing a CD/DVD DriveInstalling the Processor Fan Cage Installing the Processor Fan Technical Support and Customer Service 196 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 188Replacing the Computer Cover 173 Automated Order-Status Service My device documentation Finding InformationDesktop System Software DSS Finding Information Microsoft Windows License Label What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Updates appropriate for your Reinstall the DSS utility. DSS Service Tag or product modelConfiguration, providing critical Tips, articles from technicians Problem Follow the instructions on the screen How to personalize my desktop Vista Start button ClickWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here System Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front and Back View of the 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 system Such as printers and keyboards Front I/O Connectors Pdif RCA Back View Connector Back I/O Connectors Network and the computer Adapter connectorGbps network and the computer To the network Main speakers in the surround sound setup Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Book.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 About Your RAID Configuration Changing the Display SettingsRAID Level 0 Configuration Segment Hard drive RAID Level 1 Configuration Configuring 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 Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology QRT Dell DataSafe OptionalIntel Viiv Technology Optional Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup Using MultimediaEnabling the QRT Feature in the Operating System Playing CDs or DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying Media How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDs How to Copy a Blu-ray Disc BD Media Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips Using 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 display Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable USB connector on USB printer cable Computer Printer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the Internet Network Setup Wizard Sleep Mode Power Management Options in Windows VistaTransferring Information to a New Computer Hybrid Sleep Configuring Power Management Settings Hibernate Mode Book.book Page 58 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1029 AM Optimizing for Greater Performance Understanding Intel SpeedStep Technology Book.book Page 60 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1029 AM Coin-Cell Battery Problems Solving ProblemsFollow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer Troubleshooting Optical drive problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to an optical drive Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Computer Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394a Device Problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding Program crashes repeatedly Other software problemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appears Mouse Problems Memory Problems Power Problems Network Problems T 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 Problems Video and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesScreen is blank Screen is difficult to read 3D image quality is poor Power Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Diagnostic LightsReseat the processor see Processor on Reinstall one module see Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionInstalling Memory on Install additional memory Requirements for memory Ensure that no specialExist see Memory on Ensure that the memory you Possible expansion card 1 Determine if a conflict exists See System Board Beep Codes CodeCauseCode Cause Keyboard Controller Test failure Message Possible Cause Corrective Action System Messages DMA FDD Controller When to Use Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Extended Test Drivers What Is a Driver?Tab Function Attached to your computer Identifying 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 Restore Using 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 Computer 100 Before Working Inside Your Computer 101 Removing the Computer Cover 102 Inside View of Your Computer 103 System Board Components Memory Overview Memory 105 Addressing Memory With 8-GB Configurations Installing Memory 107 Removing Memory Cards PCI Cards109 110 Installing a PCI Card 111 Book.book Page 112 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1029 AM 113 Book.book Page 114 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1029 AM 115 PCI Express Cards Book.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 Drive Panels Removing the Drive Panel124 125 Removing the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive Panel Align the drive panel tabs with the side-door hinges127 Drives General Installation Guidelines Hard Drive Removing a Hard Drive129 Installing a Hard Drive 131 Connect the power and hard drive cables to the hard drive Adding a Second Hard Drive 133 Installing a Hard Drive in the FlexBay 135 Removing a Hard Drive From the FlexBay Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy Drive 137 138 Installing a Floppy Drive 139 Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader140 141 142 Installing a Media Card Reader 143 CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive144 145 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 147 Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly Processor Airflow Shroud148 Fans Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud AssemblyRemoving the Processor Fan Cage 149 Ease the cage out of the housing Installing the Processor Fan Cage 151 Removing the Processor Fan Removing the Card Fan Installing the Processor Fan 153 Installing the Card Fan ProcessorRemoving the Processor 155 Installing the Processor 156 Align the pin-1 corner of the processor and socket System Board Removing the System Board157 Installing the System Board 159 Power Supply Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connector P1 160 161 Power Supply Pin Number Signal name AWG Wire Color DC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connector P3 and P5162 DC Power Connectors P8, P9, P13, and P14 DC Power Connector P7Power Supply Pin Number AWG Wire Signal name Color DC Power Connectors P12 DC Power Connectors P10AWG Wire Signal name 164 DC Power Connector P15 For 425-W PSU Only Removing the Power SupplyPin Number Signal Name AWG Wire Color 165 Installing the Power Supply Front I/O Panel Front I/O-Panel Components167 Removing the Front I/O Panel 169 Installing the Front I/O Panel Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery170 171 Replacing the Computer Cover 173 Specifications 174 175 176 177 Overview System Setup Entering System Setup Contains information about each179 So that it becomes the first device in the boot sequence System Setup OptionsInternal default 180 181 182 183 184 185 Boot Sequence 187 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 189 Clearing Cmos Settings Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Cleaning Your ComputerMouse 191 CDs and DVDs Floppy Drive FCC Notices U.S. Only Class a193 FCC Identification Information Class B Getting Help Obtaining Assistance195 DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer Service AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call198 199 Diagnostics Checklist Contacting Dell Glossary 201 202 Product ID 203 204 Device driver See driverDocking device See APR 205 206 207 208 209 210 Module bay See media bayNIC See network adapter 211 212 213 214 215 216 Video resolution See resolution 217 218 219 Inside view, 102 stops respondingIndex 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 about 225 226