Main
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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3 Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5 Securing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6 System Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
7 Clearing Forgotten Passwords . . . . . . . . 87
8 Cleaning Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
9 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
10 Troubleshooting Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
11 Reinstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
12 Adding and Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . 139
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13 Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
14 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Glossary 291
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About Your Computer
Front View of the Computer
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Back View of the Computer
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Back Panel Connectors
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Inside View
System Board Components
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Specifications
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Advanced Features
LegacySelect Technology Control
Manageability
Alert Standard Format
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ASF Administrator's Guide
ASF User's Guide and the
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Hyperthreading and Multi-Core Technology
About RAID Configurations
RAID Level 0
RAID Level 1
RAID Level 5
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RAID Level 10
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
RAID Configuration Utility
Entering the RAID Configuration Utility
Navigating Within the Configuration Utility
RAID Configuration and Management
Exit Screen
Performing Configuration Tasks
Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration
Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration
Creating a Second RAID Volume
Viewing RAID Volume Properties
Synchronizing a RAID Volume (Virtual Disk)
Activating a RAID Volume
Deleting a RAID Volume
Replacing and Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Volume
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Setting Up Your Computer
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
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Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows Vista
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Securing Your Computer
Chassis Intrusion Detection
Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector
Security Cable Lock
Passwords
About Passwords
Using a Primary (or System) Password
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Using an Administrator Password
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Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Enabling the TPM Feature
Security Management Software
Activating the Security Management Software
Using the Security Management Software
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
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System Setup
Overview
Entering System Setup
System Setup Options
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Boot Menu
Option Settings
Selecting the Boot Device for the Current Boot
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
Booting to a USB Device
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Clearing Forgotten Passwords
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Clearing CMOS Settings
Flashing the BIOS
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Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
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Troubleshooting
Solving Problems
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
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Optical drive problems
Problems writing to an optical drive
Hard drive problems
E-Mail and Internet Problems
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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
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Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
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Scanner Problems
Sound Problems
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Troubleshooting Tools
Diagnostic Lights
Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST
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Diagnostic Light Codes During POST
The power light displays a solid green for diagnostic light codes during POST.
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Power Lights
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Beep Codes
Error Messages
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Dell Diagnostics
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When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
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Reinstalling Software
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
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Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
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Using the Operating System Disc
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Removing the Computer Cover and Front Panel
Removing the Computer Cover
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Removing the Front Panel
Replacing the Front Panel and Computer Cover
Replacing the Front Panel
Replacing the Computer Cover
I/O Panel
I/O-Panel Components
Removing the I/O Panel
Replacing the I/O Panel
Processor
Removing the Processor
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Installing the Processor
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DC Power Connector P1
DC Power Connectors P2
DC Power Connector P5
DC Power Connector P7
DC Power Connectors P10, P11
DC Power Connectors P12, P13, P14, P15, P16, P17
DC Power Connector P18
DC Power Connector P19
DC Power Connector P22, P23
DC Power Connector P24
Removing the Power Supply
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Replacing the Power Supply
Battery
About the Battery
Removing the Battery
Replacing the Battery
Memory
Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) Memory Overview
Memory Installation
Addressing Memory With 4-GB or Greater Configurations (32-bit Operating Systems Only)
Removing Memory Without Memory Riser Cards
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Memory Installation (With Optional Memory Riser Cards)
Installing Memory (With Optional Memory Riser Cards)
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Removing Memory (With Optional Memory Riser Cards)
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Cards
Expansion Card Support
Installing an Expansion Card
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Removing an Expansion Card
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Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from an SLI Configuration
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Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration
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Removing the Optional Graphics Riser Card
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Replacing the Optional Graphics Riser Card
Drives
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General Drive Installation Guidelines
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SAS Data Cable Connectors
Controller Card Data Cable Connectors
Hard Drive
Removing a Hard Drive (Hard Drive Bays 1-4)
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Installing a Hard Drive (Hard Drive Bays 1-4)
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Removing a Fifth SATA Hard Drive (Optional)
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Installing a Fifth SATA Hard Drive (Optional)
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Drive Panels
Removing a Drive-Panel Insert
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Replacing a Drive-Panel Insert
Replacing the Drive Panel
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Floppy Drive
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Installing a Floppy Drive
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Media Card Reader
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Installing a Media Card Reader
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Optical Drive
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System Board
Removing the System Board
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Replacing the System Board
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Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
Technical Support and Customer Service
Online Services
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Problems With Your Order
Product Information
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
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Contacting Dell
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FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
FCC Class B
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