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Table of Contents
Main Page
Default Chapter
1
Table of Contents
1
Finding Information
7
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer
11
Front and Back View of the Computer
11
Front View
11
Front I/O Connectors
13
Back View
14
Back I/O Connectors
15
Attaching the Computer Stand
16
Connecting Monitors
18
Connecting a Monitor (Without an Adapter)
18
Connecting a Monitor (with an Adapter)
19
Connecting a Monitor in a Dual Graphics Card Configuration
20
Connecting Two or more Monitors
21
Connecting a TV
22
Changing the Display Settings to Support Two or more Monitors
23
About Your RAID Configuration
23
RAID Level 0 Configuration
24
RAID Level 1 Configuration
24
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
25
Using the Nvidia Mediashield ROM Utility
26
Using Nvidia Mediashield
27
Playing Cds and Dvds
30
Playing a CD or DVD
30
Adjusting the Volume
31
Adjusting the Picture
31
Copying Cds and Dvds
32
How to Copy a CD or DVD
32
Using Blank Cds and Dvds
32
Helpful Tips
33
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
34
Network Setup Wizard
36
Transferring Information to a New Computer
36
Power Management
37
Overview
37
Standby Mode
37
Hibernate Mode
38
Power Options Properties
38
2 Optimizing Performance
41
Understanding Hyper-Threading
41
Understanding PCI Express Cards
41
Understanding Dual Graphics Technology
42
Understanding CPU Over-Clocking
42
3 Solving Problems
43
Troubleshooting Tips
43
Battery Problems
43
Drive Problems
43
CD and DVD Drive Problems
44
Hard Drive Problems
45
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
45
Error Messages
46
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
47
Keyboard Problems
47
Lockups and Software Problems
48
The Computer Does Not Start up
48
The Computer Stops Responding
48
A Program Stops Responding
49
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
49
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System
49
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
49
Other Software Problems
50
Memory Problems
50
Mouse Problems
51
Network Problems
51
Power Problems
52
Printer Problems
53
Scanner Problems
54
Sound and Speaker Problems
54
No Sound from Speakers
54
No Sound from Headphones
55
Video and Monitor Problems
56
The Screen Is Blank
56
The Screen Is Difficult to Read
56
3-D Image Quality Is Poor
57
4 Advanced Troubleshooting
59
Diagnostic Lights
59
Dell Diagnostics
62
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
62
Drivers
65
What Is a Driver
65
Identifying Drivers
65
Reinstalling Drivers
65
Using Microsoft ® Windows ® XP System Restore
67
Creating a Restore Point
67
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
68
Undoing the Last System Restore
68
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
69
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
69
Before You Begin
69
Reinstalling Windows XP
69
5 Removing and Installing Parts
73
Before You Begin
73
Recommended Tools
73
Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer
73
Removing the Computer Cover
74
Inside View of Your Computer
76
System Board Components
77
Memory
79
DDR2 Memory Overview
79
Addressing Memory Configurations
80
Installing Memory
80
Removing Memory
82
Cards
83
Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards
84
Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
86
Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration
89
Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration
91
Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings
94
Drives
95
About Serial ATA Drives
96
General Drive Installation Guidelines
96
Hard Drive
97
Removing a Hard Drive
97
Installing a Hard Drive
99
Drive Panel
102
Removing the Drive Panel
102
Replacing the Drive Panel
103
Floppy Drive
104
Removing a Floppy Drive
104
Installing a Floppy Drive
106
Media Card Reader
108
Removing a Media Card Reader
108
Installing a Media Card Reader
110
CD/DVD Drive
112
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
112
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
114
Processor Airflow Shroud
117
Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
117
Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
118
Processor
118
Removing the Processor
118
Installing the Processor
119
Battery
121
Replacing the Battery
121
Removing the Computer Stand
122
Replacing the Computer Cover
123
6 Appendix
125
Specifications
125
System Setup
130
Overview
130
Entering System Setup
130
System Setup Options
131
Boot Sequence
136
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
137
Clearing CMOS Settings
139
Cleaning Your Computer
139
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
139
Mouse
140
Floppy Drive
140
Cds and Dvds
140
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
140
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
141
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
141
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
141
Class a
142
Class B
142
FCC Identification Information
142
Contacting Dell
143
Glossary
161
Index
171
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