Dell XPS 600 - page 16

16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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You can choose from several color choices:

•Off

•Ruby

•Emerald

•Sapphire (default)

•Amber

•Amethyst

•Topaz

•Diamond

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions

located in the Product Information Guide.

NOTE: The front-panel light is not for diagnostic purposes.

1

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

2

Turn on (or restart) your computer.

3

Enter system setup by pressing <F2>. (See "Entering System Setup" on page 131 for details

about entering system setup).

4

Select the

Onboard Devices

option.

5

Select

Front LED Color

, and press <Enter>.

6

Press the left- and right- arrow keys to scroll through the color options. The front-panel light

color changes as you scroll through the options.

7

Select the color you want, and press <Enter>.

8

Press

<

Esc

>

, and press

Save and Exit

to save the new front-panel light color setting.

badge

front-panel

light

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 NOTE: 10 Page 12 NOTE: Page Page Page Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Connecting Monitors Connecting a Monitor to a PCI Express Graphics Card Dual Configuration Connecting Two Monitors Page 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 Page Page 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 Page Page Optimizing Performance Hyper-Threading PCI Express Cards NVIDIA SLI Dual Graphics Technology Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips Battery Problems Drive Problems 40 CD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Hard drive problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 42 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 56 Page Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Page 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 Page Page Page 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 NOTE: 74 NOTE: Page Opening the Computer Cover Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Memory Addressing Memory Configurations Installing Memory Page Removing Memory Cards Page Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration Page Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration Page Page Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards Page Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards Page Page Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings Drives General Installation Guidelines Connecting Drive Cables Hard Drive Removing a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Page Page Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Page Installing a Floppy Drive Page Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader Page CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Page Processor Airflow Shroud Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud Processor Removing the Processor Page Page Page Installing the Processor Page Page Front Panel Removing the Front Panel Replacing the Front Panel Page Replacing the Drive Door Page Battery Replacing the Battery Closing the Computer Cover Page Appendix Specifications NOTE: 128 NOTE: Page Page System Setup Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Options NOTE: 134 NOTE: Page 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 NOTE: Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Index A B C D E F G H I N O P R S T U V W