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Dell XPS GEN 3 manual Index

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Solving Problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Before Working Inside Your Computer100 109 113114 115Contents Finding Information Tips on using Microsoft Windows How to play CDs and DVDsHow to use standby mode and hibernate mode When you use Warranty, and repair informationSpecifications, and white papers How to use Windows XPOperating System CD Setting Up and Using Your Computer Opening the Drive Door Changing the Backlight ColorBacklight Badge Connecting Two Monitors Connecting Two Monitors With VGA ConnectorsConnecting a TV TV-OUT connector VGA blue connectorOptional DVI adapter About Your RAID Configuration Changing the Display SettingsAbout Serial ATA Drives RAID Level SegmentHard drive Configuring Your Computer for RAID Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled ModeConfiguring for RAID Using the IntelR Option ROM Utility Creating a RAID Level 0 ConfigurationCreating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Deleting a RAID Volume Creating a RAID 0 Volume Creating a RAID 1 VolumeOn the Delete RAID Volume Wizard screen, click Next Migrating to a RAID 0 VolumeMigrating to a RAID 1 Volume Creating a Spare Hard DriveTo Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard Drive Click Mark as SpareTransferring Information to a New Computer To Remove Spare Marking From a Spare Hard DriveHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsNext Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs Helpful TipsClick Exact Copy Network Setup Wizard Click Checklist for creating a networkIntegrated firewall provided with Windows XP SP1 Hyper-Threading OverclockingClick Hardware and click Device Manager Optimizing PerformancePCI Express Cards Troubleshooting Tips Battery ProblemsDrive Problems Solving ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsError Messages Use these characters in filenamesIeee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops respondingOther software problems Program crashes repeatedlyProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Mouse ProblemsNetwork Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersNo sound from headphones N T H E S P E a K E R D I a G N O S T I C SVideo and Monitor Problems If the screen is blankIf the screen is difficult to read 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 Diagnostic Lights Electrical outlet and press the powerAdvanced Troubleshooting Located in the Product Information GuideNormally, reinstall an additional Identified a faulty module orIf available, install properly working If the problem persists, contact DellError exists Requirements exist see Your computer seeDetermine if a conflict exists by OccurredDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCDDell Diagnostics Main Menu What Is a Driver? DriversIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the ResourceCD Windows XPUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Manually Reinstalling DriversCreating a Restore Point Undoing the Last System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Enabling System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Before You BeginReinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CDWindows XP Setup When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Advanced Troubleshooting Removing and Installing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Open the door to use the front-panel connectors Front and Back View of the ComputerFront View Press to turn on the computerFront View Doors Open Back View X16 slot and one x1 slot 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 driveSystem Board Components Memory DDR2 Memory OverviewInstalling Memory Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsSecuring clips Connector Notch Memory module Cutouts CrossbarCards Removing MemoryInstalling a PCI Card PCI CardsNot fully seated card Fully seated card Removing a PCI Card Retention arm Alignment guide Alignment bar Filler bracketPCI Express Cards PCI ExpressCard PCI Express Card slotInstalling a PCI Express Card TabNot fully seated card Fully seated card Retention arm Alignment guide Alignment bar Filler bracket Removing a PCI Express Card General Installation Guidelines DrivesFloppy drive CD/DVD drives Hard drives Connecting Drive Cables Drive Interface ConnectorsSerial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector Power Cable Connector Power cableHard Drive Removing a Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Hard-drive cable Power cable TabsSystem board connector Drive Bracket rails Screws Removing and Installing Parts Adding a Second Hard Drive Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveRail tabs First hard drive in lower bay Hard drive bayInstalling a Floppy Drive Tabs Floppy driveData cable Power cable Tabs Floppy drive Drive Bracket rails ScrewsCD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Power cable Tabs Data cable CD/DVD driveDrive Bracket rails Screws Removing and Installing Parts Processor Airflow Shroud Removing the Processor Airflow ShroudInstalling the Processor Airflow Shroud ProcessorRemoving the Processor Anchor tabs Shroud release lever Page Installing the Processor 100Processor cover Socket Release lever 101 Front Panel Removing the Front Panel102 Replacing the Front Panel 103Drive Door Removing the Drive Door104 Replacing the Drive Door 105Top bracket hinge Bottom bracket hinge 106 Hinge tab Door hinges Door bracketDoor Battery Replacing the Battery107 Closing the Computer Cover 108Specifications 109110 VideoExpansion Bus DrivesConnectors 111Center/Low Frequency Effects LFE channel two front-panel Controls and LightsPower 112Located in the Product Information System Setup Overview113 EnvironmentalEntering System Setup System Setup Screens114 System Setup Options 115116 117 Boot Sequence Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 118Clearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots119 Clearing Cmos Settings 120Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyContacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 Employee Purchase Program EPP SupportFax Technical Support 136 137 138 Index Index 139140 Index Reinstalling Windows XP Index 141142 Index Wizard, 37 reinstalling, 12, 57 scanner, 42 System Restore Index 143144 Index