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XPS 600 owner manual
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Dell™ XPS 600
Owner’
s Manual
Model WHL
Contents
Main
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Contents
1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
2 Optimizing Performance
3 Solving Problems
4 Advanced Troubleshooting
5 Removing and Installing Parts
6 Appendix
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Finding Information
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Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
Connecting Monitors
Connecting a Monitor to a PCI Express Graphics Card Dual Configuration
Connecting Two Monitors
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Connecting a TV
Changing the Display Settings to Support Two Monitors
About Serial ATA Drives
About Your RAID Configuration
RAID Level 0 Configuration
RAID Level 1 Configuration
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
Creating an Array using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility
Using Nvidia MediaShield
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Transferring Information to a New Computer
Playing CDs and DVDs
Playing a CD or DVD
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Helpful Tips
Network Setup Wizard
Power Management
Overview
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Power Options Properties
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Optimizing Performance
Hyper-Threading
PCI Express Cards
NVIDIA SLI Dual Graphics Technology
Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
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CD and DVD drive problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Hard drive problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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Error Messages
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
The computer stops responding
A program stops responding
A program crashes repeatedly
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
A solid blue screen appears Other software problems
Memory Problems
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
50
Printer Problems
CAUTION:
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from speakers
No sound from headphones
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is blank
If the screen is difficult to read
If 3-D image quality is poor
Advanced Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Lights
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Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
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Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Undoing the Last System Restore
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Before You Begin
Reinstalling Windows XP
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Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Front and Back View of the Computer
Front View
NOTE:
Front View (Doors Open)
Back View
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Opening the Computer Cover
Inside View of Your Computer
System Board Components
Memory
Addressing Memory Configurations
Installing Memory
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Removing Memory
Cards
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Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration
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Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration
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Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards
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Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
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Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings
Drives
General Installation Guidelines
Connecting Drive Cables
Hard Drive
Removing a Hard Drive
Installing a Hard Drive
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Floppy Drive
Removing a Floppy Drive
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Installing a Floppy Drive
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Media Card Reader
Removing a Media Card Reader
Installing a Media Card Reader
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CD/DVD Drive
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
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Processor Airflow Shroud
Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
Processor
Removing the Processor
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Installing the Processor
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Front Panel
Removing the Front Panel
Replacing the Front Panel
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Replacing the Drive Door
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Battery
Replacing the Battery
Closing the Computer Cover
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Appendix
Specifications
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System Setup
Overview
Entering System Setup
System Setup Options
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Boot Sequence
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Clearing CMOS Settings
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Mouse
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
Class A
Class B
FCC Identification Information
Contacting Dell
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