Dell XPS 400 User Manual

Dell XPS 400 Service Manual
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Dell™ XPS™ 400 Service Manual
About Your Computer
Before You Begin
Removing the Computer Cover
Technical Overview
Specifications
Advanced Troubleshooting
System Setup
Removing and Installing Parts
Replacing the Computer Cover
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the
problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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Model DCTA
August 2006 Rev. A01

Dell XPS 400 Specifications

General

Audio	Integrated 7.1 channel audio
Networking	Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Power Supply	375W
Processor	Intel Pentium D, Pentium 4
Chipset	Intel 945P Express
RAM	Up to 4GB DDR2 SDRAM
Storage	80 GB to 500 GB SATA hard drive
Graphics	ATI Radeon X300 SE
Optical Drive	DVD+/-RW
Front Ports	2 x USB 2.0, 1 x Headphone, 1 x Microphone
Rear Ports	Ethernet, VGA
Operating System	Windows XP Media Center Edition
Expansion Slots	2 x PCIe, 2 x PCI

Summary

Before You Begin

Turning Off Your Computer

Details steps to properly shut down the computer before servicing.

Working Inside Your Computer Safety

Provides critical safety guidelines before performing internal computer tasks.

Removing the Computer Cover

Advanced Troubleshooting

Power Lights

Explains the meaning of different power button light states for troubleshooting.

Diagnostic Lights

Details the front panel diagnostic lights and their error indications.

Beep Codes

Lists beep codes, their causes, and potential resolutions.

System Setup

Entering System Setup

Provides instructions on how to enter the system setup menu.

Boot Sequence and Drive Configuration

Security and Password Management

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Provides steps to clear forgotten system passwords.

Clearing CMOS Settings

Instructions for resetting BIOS defaults.

Removing and Installing Parts

Memory Installation

Hard Drive Procedures

Power Supply Procedures

Processor Procedures

System Board Procedures

Replacing the Computer Cover