Removing a Floppy Drive, 101 | Dell XPS 600 instruction

17If the drive that you installed is the primary drive, insert a bootable floppy disk into drive A.

18Turn on the computer.

19Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 131), and update the appropriate Drive option.

20Exit system setup, and restart the computer.

21Partition and logically format your drive before you proceed to the next step. See the documentation for your operating system for instructions.

22Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 58).

23If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install your operating system on the hard drive.

Floppy Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

Removing a Floppy Drive

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69.

2Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the floppy drive.

3Disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board.

Removing and Installing Parts

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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 Dell XPS November HC098 Contents Optimizing Performance Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 101 Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings103 105 109 108110 112 142 Finding Information Dell Product Information Guide Setup Diagram When you use Use the Service Tag toService Code to direct Microsoft Windows License Label Updates Order status, warranty, and repair informationHow to use Windows XP What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Ordered Varies based onOperating system you Finding Information Opening the Drive Door Changing the Front-Panel Light Color Setting Up and Using Your Computer Badge Front-panel XD-Picture card Using a Media Card Reader OptionalMS/MS Pro SecureDigital card SD MultiMediaCard MMC Primary video card Connecting MonitorsConnecting Two Monitors Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on Connecting Two Monitors Without an AdapterDVI white connector TV-OUT connector Adapter Connecting Two Monitors With the Use of an Adapter Connecting a TVChanging the Display Settings to Support Two Monitors About Serial ATA Drives About Your RAID ConfigurationRAID Level 0 Configuration Hard drive RAID Level 1 ConfigurationSegment Creating an Array using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID Press Tab to navigate to the Free Disks field Using Nvidia MediaShield Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Mails Toolbar settings Window sizes Internet bookmarks Click Finished and restart the new computer Playing CDs and DVDsPlaying a CD or DVD CD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Volume Copying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Network Setup Wizard Standby Mode Power ManagementHibernate Mode Overview Power Options Properties Hibernate Tab Place the power options iconAdvanced Tab Setting Up and Using Your Computer Optimizing Performance Hyper-ThreadingPCI Express Cards Nvidia SLI Dual Graphics Technology Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsDrive Problems Solving Problems E C K T H E C a B L E C O N N E C T I O N S CD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Error Messages Use these characters in filenames Ieee 1394 Device Problems Lockups and Software Problems Keyboard Problems Computer stops responding Computer does not start upProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appears Other software problemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Mouse Problems Memory Problems Computer Start the computer Network ProblemsSimultaneously press CtrlEsc to display the Start menu Power Problems Printer Problems No sound from speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems N T H E S P E a K E R D I a G N O S T I C S No sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank Graphics card is correctly attached to the card If 3-D image quality is poor Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsIf the problem persists, contact Dell see Advanced Troubleshooting Modules without error Module see Installing Memory onInstalling Memory on Module/memory connector placement Express Cards on Computer see Removing PCI and PCIRepeat this process for each card. If Last card removed from the computer for When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Tab Function Option Function Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversUsing the ResourceCD Windows XP Click the Start button and click Control Panel At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Click the Start button and click Help and Support Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Before You Begin Dell Operating System CD Dell ResourceCD Reinstalling Windows XP When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Advanced Troubleshooting Advanced Troubleshooting Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Front View Front and Back View of the Computer Front View Doors Open PCI Express cards two x16 slots and one x1 slot Back ViewCover latch release Removing and Installing Parts Channel Occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras Opening the Computer Cover System board Power supply Removing and Installing Parts Processor fan Power supply fansInside View of Your Computer Floppy drive CD/DVD drive System Board Components Memory Installing Memory Addressing Memory Configurations Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Securing clips Connector Removing Memory Cards PCI card PCI Express One PCI Express x1 card slotCard PCI Express Card slot Graphics card bridge Power connectors Securing tab PCI Express x16 card slot Removing and Installing Parts Securing tab PCI Express x16 card slot Fully seated card Slot Alignment guide Not fully seated card Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards PCI Express x16 card Retention arm Alignment bar Alignment guide Filler bracket Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Not fully seated card Connect any cables that should be attached to the card Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings Drives General Installation GuidelinesFloppy drive CD/DVD drive Media card reader optional Hard drives Drive Interface Connectors Connecting Drive CablesPower Cable Connector Power cable Removing and Installing Parts Removing a Hard Drive Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Drive Bracket rails Screws Hard-drive cable Tabs Power cableSystem board connector Removing and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts 101 Floppy DriveRemoving a Floppy Drive Data cable power cable Tabs Floppy drive 103 Installing a Floppy Drive Tabs Floppy drive 104 105 Media Card ReaderRemoving a Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader Adapter rails Screws 107 108 CD/DVD Drive 109 Power cable Tabs Data cable CD/DVD driveRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive 111 Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud Processor Airflow Shroud112 Anchor tabs Shroud release levers Processor Installing the Processor Airflow ShroudRemoving the Processor 113 114 115 Remove the heat sink Heat sink Retention tab Retention base Push down and out on the socket release lever116 Open the processor cover Installing the Processor117 Processor cover Socket Release lever Align the pin-1 corner of the processor and socket Processor cover Socket Release lever Socket pin-1 indicator 119 Removing the Front Panel Front PanelReplacing the Front Panel 120 Removing the Drive Door Drive DoorOpen the drive door 121 Lift the bottom bracket hinge away from the computer Replacing the Drive Door122 Top bracket hinge Bottom bracket hinge Door Lower part 123Hinge tab Door hinges Door bracket Replacing the Battery Battery 125 Closing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts 127 Specifications 128 Controls and Lights 129 130 PowerLocated in the Product Information At 50/60 Hz 180 to 265 V at 50/60 Hz 100 V at 50/60 Hz for 131 System SetupEntering System Setup Or single, and type of memory installed System Setup OptionsDisplays current date and time settings 132 133 134 135 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceOption Settings 137 Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Cleaning Your ComputerMouse Floppy Drive Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsCDs and DVDs 140 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. OnlyClass a 141 FCC Identification Information Contacting DellClass B 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 Ireland Sales 150Sales dial within U.K. only Fax/Sales Fax 151 152 153 154 Countries Sales Penang, Malaysia Appendix Switchboard Sales155 156 Trinidad/Tobago General Support Turks and Caicos Islands PowerConnect, and PowerVault Transaction Sales157 158 159 Appendix Index 161 162 163 164 SLI 165 166