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Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Solving Problems
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
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Contents
Finding Information
How to use standby mode and hibernate mode
Tips on using Microsoft Windows
How to play CDs and DVDs
How to use Windows XP
When you use
Warranty, and repair information
Specifications, and white papers
Operating System CD
Opening the Drive Door Changing the Backlight Color
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Backlight Badge
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
Connecting Two Monitors
Optional DVI adapter
Connecting a TV
TV-OUT connector VGA blue connector
About Serial ATA Drives
About Your RAID Configuration
Changing the Display Settings
Hard drive
RAID Level
Segment
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration
Configuring for RAID Using the IntelR Option ROM Utility
Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration
Deleting a RAID Volume
Creating a RAID 1 Volume
Creating a RAID 0 Volume
Migrating to a RAID 0 Volume
On the Delete RAID Volume Wizard screen, click Next
Click Mark as Spare
Migrating to a RAID 1 Volume
Creating a Spare Hard Drive
To Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard Drive
To Remove Spare Marking From a Spare Hard Drive
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Next
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Copying CDs and DVDs
Click Exact Copy
Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs
Helpful Tips
Integrated firewall provided with Windows XP SP1
Network Setup Wizard
Click Checklist for creating a network
Optimizing Performance
Hyper-Threading
Overclocking
Click Hardware and click Device Manager
PCI Express Cards
Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
CD and DVD drive problems
Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Use these characters in filenames
Error Messages
Keyboard Problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Program stops responding
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
Solid blue screen appears
Other software problems
Program crashes repeatedly
Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Mouse Problems
Memory Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Scanner Problems
Printer Problems
No sound from speakers
Sound 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 Problems
If the screen is blank
J U S T T H E W I N D O W S D I S P L a Y S E T T I N G S
Solving Problems
Located in the Product Information Guide
Diagnostic Lights
Electrical outlet and press the power
Advanced Troubleshooting
If the problem persists, contact Dell
Normally, reinstall an additional
Identified a faulty module or
If available, install properly working
Occurred
Error exists Requirements exist see
Your computer see
Determine if a conflict exists by
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Identifying Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Windows XP
Reinstalling Drivers
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Using the ResourceCD
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Creating a Restore Point
Undoing the Last System Restore
Before You Begin
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Enabling System Restore
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Windows XP Setup
Reinstalling Windows XP
Booting From the Operating System CD
When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next
Advanced Troubleshooting
Turning Off Your Computer
Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Press to turn on the computer
Open the door to use the front-panel connectors
Front and Back View of the Computer
Front View
Front View Doors Open
Back View
X16 slot and one x1 slot
Opening the Computer Cover
Floppy drive CD/DVD drive
Processor fan Power supply fans
System board Power supply Removing and Installing Parts
Inside View of Your Computer
System Board Components
DDR2 Memory Overview
Memory
Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations
Installing Memory
Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar
Securing clips Connector
Removing Memory
Cards
PCI Cards
Installing a PCI Card
Not fully seated card Fully seated card
Retention arm Alignment guide Alignment bar Filler bracket
Removing a PCI Card
Card slot
PCI Express Cards
PCI Express
Card PCI Express
Tab
Installing a PCI Express Card
Not fully seated card Fully seated card
Retention arm Alignment guide Alignment bar Filler bracket
Removing a PCI Express Card
Floppy drive CD/DVD drives Hard drives
General Installation Guidelines
Drives
Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector
Connecting Drive Cables
Drive Interface Connectors
Removing a Hard Drive
Power Cable Connector
Power cable
Hard Drive
System board connector
Installing a Hard Drive
Hard-drive cable Power cable Tabs
Drive Bracket rails Screws
Removing and Installing Parts
Adding a Second Hard Drive
First hard drive in lower bay Hard drive bay
Floppy Drive
Removing a Floppy Drive
Rail tabs
Tabs Floppy drive
Installing a Floppy Drive
Data cable Power cable Tabs Floppy drive
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
CD/DVD Drive
Power cable Tabs Data cable CD/DVD drive
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
Drive Bracket rails Screws
Removing and Installing Parts
Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
Processor Airflow Shroud
Removing the Processor
Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
Processor
Anchor tabs Shroud release lever
Page
Processor cover Socket Release lever
Installing the Processor
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Front Panel
Removing the Front Panel
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Replacing the Front Panel
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Drive Door
Removing the Drive Door
Top bracket hinge Bottom bracket hinge
Replacing the Drive Door
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Door
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Hinge tab Door hinges Door bracket
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Battery
Replacing the Battery
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Closing the Computer Cover
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Specifications
Drives
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Video
Expansion Bus
Controls and Lights
Connectors
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Center/Low Frequency Effects LFE channel two front-panel
Located in the Product Information
Power
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Environmental
System Setup
Overview
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Entering System Setup
System Setup Screens
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System Setup Options
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Boot Sequence
Option Settings
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
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Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
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Clearing Cmos Settings
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Contacting Dell
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Fax Technical Support
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Employee Purchase Program EPP Support
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Index
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Reinstalling Windows XP
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Wizard, 37 reinstalling, 12, 57 scanner, 42 System Restore
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