PCI Express x16 card | Dell XPS 600 manual

w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m

lever

retention arm

filler bracket

PCI card edge connector

card connector

3Remove the card:

a If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.

b Pull the securing tab (if present), grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.

PCI Express x16 card

securing tab

PCI Express x16 card slot

4If you are replacing the card, see "Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 91. If you are not replacing the card, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.

NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.

5Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that:

•The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.

•The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.

90

Removing and Installing Parts

Image 90

Dell XPS 600 owner manual PCI Express x16 card

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 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 103 Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings101 105 110 108109 112 142 Finding Information Dell Product Information Guide Setup Diagram Service Code to direct Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Microsoft Windows License Label How to use Windows XP Order status, warranty, and repair informationUpdates What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Varies based on Operating system youOrdered Finding Information Setting Up and Using Your Computer Opening the Drive Door Changing the Front-Panel Light Color Front-panel Badge MS/MS Pro Using a Media Card Reader OptionalXD-Picture card SecureDigital card SD MultiMediaCard MMC Connecting Monitors Connecting Two MonitorsPrimary video card DVI white connector TV-OUT connector Connecting Two Monitors Without an AdapterFollow the procedures in Before You Begin on Adapter Connecting a TV Changing the Display Settings to Support Two MonitorsConnecting Two Monitors With the Use of an Adapter About Your RAID Configuration RAID Level 0 ConfigurationAbout Serial ATA Drives RAID Level 1 Configuration SegmentHard 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 CDs and DVDs Playing a CD or DVDClick Finished and restart the new computer Adjusting the Volume CD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Picture How to Copy a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Network Setup Wizard Helpful Tips Hibernate Mode Power ManagementStandby Mode Overview Power Options Properties Place the power options icon Advanced TabHibernate Tab Setting Up and Using Your Computer Hyper-Threading PCI Express CardsOptimizing Performance Nvidia SLI Dual Graphics Technology Drive Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery 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 Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive 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 Program stops responding Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program crashes repeatedly Other software problems Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemSolid blue screen appears Memory Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Simultaneously press CtrlEsc to display the Start menuComputer Start the computer Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker 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 Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blankIf the screen is difficult to read If 3-D image quality is poor Graphics card is correctly attached to the card If the problem persists, contact Dell see Diagnostic LightsLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Advanced Troubleshooting Installing Memory on Module see Installing Memory onModules without error Module/memory connector placement Repeat this process for each card. If Computer see Removing PCI and PCIExpress Cards on Last card removed from the computer for Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Tab Function What Is a Driver? DriversIdentifying Drivers Using the ResourceCD Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 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 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Creating a Restore PointUndoing the Last System Restore Click the Start button and click Help and Support Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPEnsure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked 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 Recommended Tools Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Front and Back View of the Computer Front View Front View Doors Open Back View Cover latch releasePCI Express cards two x16 slots and one x1 slot Removing and Installing Parts Occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras Channel Opening the Computer Cover Inside View of Your Computer Processor fan Power supply fansSystem board Power supply Removing and Installing Parts 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 Card PCI Express One PCI Express x1 card slotPCI card 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 Floppy drive CD/DVD drive Media card reader optional General Installation GuidelinesDrives Hard drives Power Cable Connector Connecting Drive CablesDrive Interface Connectors Power cable Removing and Installing Parts Hard Drive Removing a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Hard-drive cable Tabs Power cable System board connector Removing and Installing PartsDrive Bracket rails Screws Removing and Installing Parts Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy Drive101 Data cable power cable Tabs Floppy drive Installing a Floppy Drive 103 104 Tabs Floppy drive Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader105 Installing a Media Card Reader 107 Adapter rails Screws CD/DVD Drive 108 Power cable Tabs Data cable CD/DVD drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive109 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 111 112 Processor Airflow ShroudRemoving the Processor Airflow Shroud Anchor tabs Shroud release levers Removing the Processor Installing the Processor Airflow ShroudProcessor 113 114 Remove the heat sink 115 Push down and out on the socket release lever 116Heat sink Retention tab Retention base 117 Installing the ProcessorOpen the processor cover 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 Replacing the Front Panel Front PanelRemoving the Front Panel 120 Open the drive door Drive DoorRemoving the Drive Door 121 122 Replacing the Drive DoorLift the bottom bracket hinge away from the computer Top bracket hinge Bottom bracket hinge 123 Hinge tab Door hinges Door bracketDoor Lower part Battery Replacing the Battery Closing the Computer Cover 125 Removing and Installing Parts Specifications 127 128 129 Controls and Lights Located in the Product Information Power130 At 50/60 Hz 180 to 265 V at 50/60 Hz 100 V at 50/60 Hz for System Setup Entering System Setup131 Displays current date and time settings System Setup OptionsOr single, and type of memory installed 132 133 134 135 Boot Sequence Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Clearing Forgotten Passwords 137 Clearing Cmos Settings Mouse Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 140 Class a FCC Notices U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 141 Contacting Dell Class BFCC Identification Information 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 Sales dial within U.K. only 150Ireland Sales Fax/Sales Fax 151 152 153 154 Switchboard Sales 155Countries Sales Penang, Malaysia Appendix 156 PowerConnect, and PowerVault Transaction Sales 157Trinidad/Tobago General Support Turks and Caicos Islands 158 159 Appendix 161 Index 162 163 SLI 164 165 166