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Country (City)	Department Name or Service Area,	Area Codes,
International Access Code	Website and E-Mail Address	Local Numbers, and
Country Code		Toll-Free Numbers
City Code

France (Paris) (Montpellier)	Website: support.euro.dell.com
International Access Code: 00	E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell/
Country Code: 33	Home and Small Business
City Codes: (1) (4)	Technical Support for portable XPS computers only	0825 387 129
	Technical Support for all other Dell computers	0825 387 270
	Customer Care	0825 823 833
	Switchboard	0825 004 700
	Switchboard (calls from outside of France)	04 99 75 40 00
	Sales	0825 004 700
	Fax	0825 004 701
	Fax (calls from outside of France)	04 99 75 40 01
	Corporate
	Technical Support	0825 004 719
	Customer Care	0825 338 339
	Switchboard	01 55 94 71 00
	Sales	01 55 94 71 00
	Fax	01 55 94 71 01

Germany (Langen)	Website: support.euro.dell.com
International Access Code: 00	E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com
Country Code: 49	Technical Support for portable XPS computers only	06103 766-7222
City Code: 6103	Technical Support for all other Dell computers	06103 766-7200
	Home/Small Business Customer Care	0180-5-224400
	Global Segment Customer Care	06103 766-9570
	Preferred Accounts Customer Care	06103 766-9420
	Large Accounts Customer Care	06103 766-9560
	Public Accounts Customer Care	06103 766-9555
	Switchboard	06103 766-7000

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Contents

Dell XPS W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m November HC098 Contents Optimizing Performance Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings 101103 105 108 109110 112 142 Finding Information Dell Product Information Guide Setup Diagram Use the Service Tag to When you useService Code to direct Microsoft Windows License Label Order status, warranty, and repair information UpdatesHow to use Windows XP What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Operating system you Varies based onOrdered Finding Information Setting Up and Using Your Computer Opening the Drive Door Changing the Front-Panel Light Color Front-panel Badge Using a Media Card Reader Optional XD-Picture cardMS/MS Pro SecureDigital card SD MultiMediaCard MMC Connecting Two Monitors Connecting MonitorsPrimary video card Connecting Two Monitors Without an Adapter Follow the procedures in Before You Begin onDVI white connector TV-OUT connector Adapter Changing the Display Settings to Support Two Monitors Connecting a TVConnecting Two Monitors With the Use of an Adapter RAID Level 0 Configuration About Your RAID ConfigurationAbout Serial ATA Drives Segment RAID Level 1 ConfigurationHard drive Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID Creating an Array using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility Using Nvidia MediaShield Press Tab to navigate to the Free Disks field Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Mails Toolbar settings Window sizes Internet bookmarks Transferring Information to a New Computer Playing a CD or DVD Playing CDs and DVDsClick Finished and restart the new computer Adjusting the Volume CD player includes the following basic buttons How to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Network Setup Wizard Helpful Tips Power Management Standby ModeHibernate Mode Overview Power Options Properties Advanced Tab Place the power options iconHibernate Tab Setting Up and Using Your Computer PCI Express Cards Hyper-ThreadingOptimizing Performance Nvidia SLI Dual Graphics Technology Troubleshooting Tips Battery ProblemsDrive Problems Solving Problems CD and DVD drive problems E C K T H E C a B L E C O N N E C T I O N S Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Error Messages Ieee 1394 Device Problems Use these characters in filenames Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start up Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problemsSolid blue screen appears Memory Problems Mouse Problems Simultaneously press CtrlEsc to display the Start menu Network ProblemsComputer Start the computer Power Problems Printer Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from speakers No sound from headphones N T H E S P E a K E R D I a G N O S T I C S If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read If 3-D image quality is poor Graphics card is correctly attached to the card Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionIf the problem persists, contact Dell see Advanced Troubleshooting Module see Installing Memory on Modules without errorInstalling Memory on Module/memory connector placement Computer see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards onRepeat this process for each card. If Last card removed from the computer for Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Tab Function Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the ResourceCD Windows XP Click the Start button and click Control Panel Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Creating a Restore Point Undoing the Last System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Click the Start button and click Help and Support Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Ensure that Turn off System Restore is uncheckedResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Before You Begin Reinstalling Windows XP Dell Operating System CD Dell ResourceCD When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Advanced Troubleshooting Advanced Troubleshooting Removing and Installing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Front and Back View of the Computer Front View Front View Doors Open Cover latch release Back ViewPCI Express cards two x16 slots and one x1 slot Removing and Installing Parts Occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras Channel Opening the Computer Cover Processor fan Power supply fans System board Power supply Removing and Installing PartsInside View of Your Computer Floppy drive CD/DVD drive System Board Components Memory Addressing Memory Configurations Installing Memory Securing clips Connector Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Cards Removing Memory One PCI Express x1 card slot PCI card PCI ExpressCard 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 Not fully seated card Fully seated card Slot Alignment guide Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards PCI Express x16 card Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards Retention arm Alignment bar Alignment guide Filler bracket 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 Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings Connect any cables that should be attached to the card General Installation Guidelines DrivesFloppy drive CD/DVD drive Media card reader optional Hard drives Connecting Drive Cables Drive Interface ConnectorsPower Cable Connector Power cable Removing and Installing Parts Hard Drive Removing a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive System board connector Removing and Installing Parts Hard-drive cable Tabs Power cableDrive Bracket rails Screws Removing and Installing Parts Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy Drive101 Data cable power cable Tabs Floppy drive Installing a Floppy Drive 103 104 Tabs Floppy drive Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader105 Installing a Media Card Reader 107 Adapter rails Screws CD/DVD Drive 108 Removing a CD/DVD Drive Power cable Tabs Data cable CD/DVD drive109 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 111 Processor Airflow Shroud Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud112 Anchor tabs Shroud release levers Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud ProcessorRemoving the Processor 113 114 Remove the heat sink 115 116 Push down and out on the socket release leverHeat sink Retention tab Retention base Installing the Processor Open the processor cover117 Processor cover Socket Release lever Processor cover Socket Release lever Socket pin-1 indicator Align the pin-1 corner of the processor and socket 119 Front Panel Removing the Front PanelReplacing the Front Panel 120 Drive Door Removing the Drive DoorOpen the drive door 121 Replacing the Drive Door Lift the bottom bracket hinge away from the computer122 Top bracket hinge Bottom bracket hinge Hinge tab Door hinges Door bracket 123Door Lower part Battery Replacing the Battery Closing the Computer Cover 125 Removing and Installing Parts Specifications 127 128 129 Controls and Lights Power 130Located in the Product Information At 50/60 Hz 180 to 265 V at 50/60 Hz 100 V at 50/60 Hz for Entering System Setup System Setup131 System Setup Options Or single, and type of memory installedDisplays current date and time settings 132 133 134 135 Option Settings Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Clearing Forgotten Passwords 137 Clearing Cmos Settings Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and MonitorMouse Floppy Drive Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyCDs and DVDs 140 FCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsClass a 141 Class B Contacting DellFCC Identification Information 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 Ireland SalesSales dial within U.K. only Fax/Sales Fax 151 152 153 154 155 Switchboard SalesCountries Sales Penang, Malaysia Appendix 156 157 PowerConnect, and PowerVault Transaction SalesTrinidad/Tobago General Support Turks and Caicos Islands 158 159 Appendix 161 Index 162 163 SLI 164 165 166