Drives, General Installation Guidelines, Hard drives | Dell XPS 600

Drives

Your computer supports a combination of these devices:

•Up to three hard drives

•Optional floppy drive

•Up to two CD or DVD drives

•Optional media card reader

floppy drive

CD/DVD drive

media card reader (optional)

CD/DVD drive (optional)

hard drive(s)

General Installation Guidelines

Connect serial ATA hard drives to the SATA0 - SATA3 connectors on the system board. Connect CD/DVD drives to the IDE connector.

When you connect two IDE devices to a single IDE interface cable and configure them for the cable select setting, the device attached to the last connector on the interface cable is the primary or the boot device (drive 0), and the device attached to the middle connector on the interface cable is the secondary device (drive 1). See the drive documentation in your upgrade kit for information on configuring devices for the cable select setting.

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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 105 Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings101 103 112 108109 110 142 Finding Information Dell Product Information Guide Setup Diagram Microsoft Windows License Label Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Service Code to direct What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Order status, warranty, and repair informationUpdates How to use Windows XP 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 SecureDigital card SD MultiMediaCard MMC Using a Media Card Reader OptionalXD-Picture card MS/MS Pro Primary video card Connecting MonitorsConnecting Two Monitors Adapter Connecting Two Monitors Without an AdapterFollow the procedures in Before You Begin on DVI white connector TV-OUT connector 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 Overview Power ManagementStandby Mode Hibernate Mode 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 Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Drive 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 Program crashes repeatedly Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops responding 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 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic LightsLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution If the problem persists, contact Dell see Module/memory connector placement Module see Installing Memory onModules without error Installing Memory on Last card removed from the computer for Computer see Removing PCI and PCIExpress Cards on Repeat this process for each card. If When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Tab Function Option Function Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Windows XP Click the Start button and click Control Panel Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Using the ResourceCD At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Click the Start button and click Help and Support Creating a Restore PointUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Before You Begin Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPEnsure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Dell Operating System CD Dell ResourceCD Reinstalling Windows XP When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Advanced Troubleshooting Advanced Troubleshooting Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools 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 Floppy drive CD/DVD drive Processor fan Power supply fansSystem board Power supply Removing and Installing Parts Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Memory Installing Memory Addressing Memory Configurations Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Securing clips Connector Removing Memory Cards Card slot One PCI Express x1 card slotPCI card PCI Express Card PCI Express 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 Hard drives General Installation GuidelinesDrives Floppy drive CD/DVD drive Media card reader optional Power cable Removing and Installing Parts Connecting Drive CablesDrive Interface Connectors Power Cable Connector 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 Anchor tabs Shroud release levers Processor Airflow ShroudRemoving the Processor Airflow Shroud 112 113 Installing the Processor Airflow ShroudProcessor Removing the Processor 114 115 Remove the heat sink Heat sink Retention tab Retention base Push down and out on the socket release lever116 Processor cover Socket Release lever Installing the ProcessorOpen the processor cover 117 Align the pin-1 corner of the processor and socket Processor cover Socket Release lever Socket pin-1 indicator 119 120 Front PanelRemoving the Front Panel Replacing the Front Panel 121 Drive DoorRemoving the Drive Door Open the drive door Top bracket hinge Bottom bracket hinge Replacing the Drive DoorLift the bottom bracket hinge away from the computer 122 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 At 50/60 Hz 180 to 265 V at 50/60 Hz 100 V at 50/60 Hz for Power130 Located in the Product Information 131 System SetupEntering System Setup 132 System Setup OptionsOr single, and type of memory installed Displays current date and time settings 133 134 135 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceOption Settings 137 Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings Floppy Drive Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse 140 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only CDs and DVDs 141 FCC Notices U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Class a FCC Identification Information Contacting DellClass B 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 Fax/Sales Fax 150Ireland Sales Sales dial within U.K. only 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