Dell XPS DC01L- User Manual

Contents 9 Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . 170 Replacing the Computer Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 A A p p e n d i x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7 3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

10 Contents AutoTech Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . . . . 197 Problems With Your Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . ....

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front and Back View of the Computer Front View 1 16 17 15 3 4 5 2 6 8 14 13 12 7 10 9 11 book.book Page 15 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:29 AM

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 Back View 1 power connector Insert the power cable. The appearance of this connector may differ from what is pictured. 2 audio connectors Connect appropriate audio devices (see "Back I/O Connectors" on page 20). 3 USB connectors Recommended for devices t...

22 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Installing your computer in an enclosure can restrict the airflow and impact your computer’s performance, possibly causing it to overheat. Follow the guidelines below when installing your computer in an enclosure: NOTICE:...

24 Setting Up and Using Your Computer • Do not install your computer in an enclosure that does not allow airflow. Restricting the airflow impacts your computer’s performance, possibly causing it to overheat. Connecting Monitors CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follo...

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 Connecting a Monitor (Without an Adapter) CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Shut down the operating s...

28 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting Two or More Monitors CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: Your video card has one DVI (white) port, one DVI-I (black) port, and one VGA (blue) port. ...

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 29 Connecting a TV CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: If you are connecting a TV to your computer, you may connect only one monitor (VGA or DVI) in addition to t...

30 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Changing the Display Settings 1 After you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the computer. The Microsoft ® Windows ® desktop displays on the primary monitor. 2 Enable extended desktop mode in the display settings. In extended desktop mode, you can drag object...

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 31 Another advantage of a RAID level 0 configuration is that it utilizes the full storage capacities of the drives. For example, two 120-GB drives combine to provide 240 GB of hard drive space on which to store data. NOTE: In a RAID level 0 configuration, the size ...

32 Setting Up and Using Your Computer If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to the surviving drive. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drive. NOTE: In a RAID level 1 configuration, the size of the configuration is equal to...

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 33 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode NOTICE: Back up any data you want to keep before entering the RAID-Enabled mode. The RAID configuration procedure can result in loss of all data from the hard drives. 1 Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup...

34 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 5 Press the up- and down-arrow keys to select RAID0 (Stripe) , then press <Enter>. 6 If there are more than two hard drives available, press the up- and down-arrow keys and spacebar to select the two or three drives you want to use to make up your configur...

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 35 7 Select the desired capacity for the volume, then press <Enter>. The default value is the maximum available size. 8 Press <Enter> to create the volume. 9 Press <Y> to confirm that you want to create the RAID volume. 10 Confirm that the correct...

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 39 8 On the Select Source Hard Drive screen, double-click the hard drive from which you want to migrate, and click Next . NOTE: The source hard drive should be the hard drive containing the data or operating system files that you want to keep on the RAID volume. 9 ...

40 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 9 On the Specify Volume Size screen, select the volume size you want, then click Next . NOTICE: The next step will result in the loss of all data on the member drive. 10 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to make changes. You can use your computer no...

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 41 Dell DataSafe (Optional) Dell DataSafe is a solution to help you protect your data against unfortunate events such as data loss from system crashes, hard drive failures, software corruption, viruses, and other accidents. Using Intel technology, your computer has...

42 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup The QRT drivers must be installed before the Quick Resume feature becomes active. The QRT drivers are installed when this option is ordered. Also, Quick Resume is enabled in system setup when this feature is ordered. 1 En...

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 43 To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the CD software that came with your computer. NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you create media. A CD player includes the following basic buttons: A DVD player includes ...

44 Setting Up and Using Your Computer These controls may not exist on all players in the system. For more information on playing CDs, DVDs, or BDs, click Help on the CD or DVD player (if available). Copying Media This section applies only to computers that have a DVD+/-RW drive or a BD-RE drive. NOT...

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 45 NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using Roxio Creator Plus. 1 Open Roxio Creator Plus. 2 Under the Copy tab, click Disc Copy . 3 To copy the CD or DVD: • If you have one CD/DVD drive , ensure that the settings are correct,...

46 Setting Up and Using Your Computer CD-Writable Drives DVD-Writable Drives Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft ® Windows ® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Roxio Creator Plus and open a Creator project. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you want to play in regular ...

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 47 • Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you are familiar with CD recording techniques. If you make a mistake, you can erase the data on the CD-RW and try again. You can also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you record the project pe...

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 49 Understanding the Media Xcelerator™ (Optional) The Dell Media Xcelerator™ is an internal USB 2.0 bus-powered device that increases the speed and performance of MPEG transcoding and transrating for various 3rd party applications supporting the Sonic DVD engine. T...

50 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Understanding Windows ® SideShow™ and the LCD display Your LCD display device is located at the top of the system. Powered by Windows Sideshow technology,the LCD display device is designed to provide quick to access to information available on a computer running...

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 51 Configuring the LCD display The LCD display is configured to start whenever your system is powered on. However, the default configuration can be modified by the user. To disable LCD Display 1 Enter system setup (see"Entering System Setup" on page 179). N...

52 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer t...

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 53 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. 4 Your operating system includes a printer wizard to help you install the printer driver: Click the Windows Vista Start button™ and click Network → Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard . 5 Install the...

54 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • DS...

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 55 If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the following section. NOTE: If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Pro...

56 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer You can use your operating system "wizards" to help you transfer files and other data from one computer to another—for example, from an old computer to a new computer. For instructions, see the following section...

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 57 Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hiber...

Optimizing for Greater Performance 59 Optimizing for Greater Performance Understanding Intel™ SpeedStep ® Technology SpeedStep technology controls your computer's processor performance automatically, dynamically adjusting the operating frequency and voltage, according to the task at hand. When an ap...

Troubleshooting 61 Troubleshooting Solving Problems Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure t...

62 Troubleshooting Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E — • Click the Windows Vista Start button™ a...

Troubleshooting 63 Hard drive problems R U N C H E C K D I S K — 1 Click Windows Vista Start and click Computer . 2 Right-click Local Disk C: . 3 Click Properties → Tools → Check Now . The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue ; otherwise...

64 Troubleshooting R U N T H E M O D E M D I A G N O S T I C T O O L — 1 Click Start → All Programs → Modem Diagnostic Tool . 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem diagnostics are not available on all computers. V E R I F Y T H A T T H E M O D E M I S ...

Troubleshooting 65 N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . C L O S E S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N — Close all windows and open the program that you want to use. In some cases, you may have to restart your computer to restore computer resources. If so, run the program t...

66 Troubleshooting T E S T T H E K E Y B O A R D — Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer, then try using the keyboard. W O R K I N G W I T H A N U S B K E Y B O A R D — During the first system boot, the operating system takes time to configure the USB keyboard. Reboot the system to con...

Troubleshooting 67 A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N — If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A program is designed for a...

68 Troubleshooting Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . I F Y O U R E C E I V E A N I N S U F F I C I E N T M E M O R Y M E S S A G E — • Save and close any open files and exit any open prog...

Troubleshooting 69 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on the computer. T E S T T H E M O U S E — Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, then try using the mouse. C H E C K T H E M O U S E S E T T I N G S — 1 Click Start → Contro...

Troubleshooting 71 Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer’s manufacturer. C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M ...

72 Troubleshooting V E R I F Y T H A T T H E S C A N N E R I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S — 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Scanners and Cameras . 2 If the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I...

Troubleshooting 73 No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N — Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Front and Back View of the Computer" on page 15). A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E ...

74 Troubleshooting C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I G H T — • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or move t...

Troubleshooting 75 Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . The power button light located on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states: • If th...

76 Troubleshooting • If the power light is steady amber, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. – Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 104). – Remove and then reinstall any cards (see "Cards" on page 109). • Eliminate interference. Some...

Troubleshooting 81 Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. For example, beep code 1-3-1 (one possible beep code) consists of one beep, a burst of three beep...

Troubleshooting 83 System Messages NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the table, see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Message Possible Cause Corrective Action 8042 Gate-A20 error The keyboard controller faile...

86 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . When to Use Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" on page...

Troubleshooting 87 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot...

88 Troubleshooting Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media . 2 Shut down and restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to ...

Troubleshooting 89 2 After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the following menu appears: NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the menu below to run a more thorough check of devices in the computer. 3 If a problem is encountered during a test, a messag...

90 Troubleshooting 5 When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a...

Troubleshooting 91 Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft Windows operating system. You may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Identifying Drivers If you experience a prob...

92 Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties . 4 Click Drivers and click Roll Back Driver . If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 94)to return y...

94 Troubleshooting Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preservi...

Troubleshooting 95 In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may undo the last system restore. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or p...

96 Troubleshooting 4 To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK . 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore . NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may need to select Dell Factory Tools , then Dell Fa...

Troubleshooting 97 To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to lo...

98 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting LCD Display Problems LCD display includes a built in self-test which allows the user to diagnose and troubleshoot any issues related to the application. To run the Built-in Self-Test 1 Ensure that the system is switched off. 2 Press and hold the menu button (see &#...

Removing and Installing Parts 99 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps in "Tur...

100 Removing and Installing Parts Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety. CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...

Removing and Installing Parts 101 Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before...

102 Removing and Installing Parts 5 Locate the three hinge tabs on the bottom edge of the computer. 6 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up. 7 Lift the cover away and set it aside in a secure location. Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedur...

Removing and Installing Parts 103 System Board Components 1 5 18 19 2 6 4 9 11 10 8 7 13 12 14 15 3 17 16 book.book Page 103 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:29 AM

104 Removing and Installing Parts Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. Memory Overview • Memory modules should be installed in pairs of matched memory size, speed, and technology . If the memory modules are not installed in matched pairs, the...

Removing and Installing Parts 105 NOTE: Always install memory modules in the order indicated on the system board. The recommended memory configurations are: – A pair of matched memory modules installed in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 or – A pair of matched memory modules installed in connectors DIMM...

106 Removing and Installing Parts Addressing Memory With 8-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory when you use four 2-GB DIMMs. However, the amount of memory available to the operating system is less than 8 GB. This is because certain components within the computer requ...

108 Removing and Installing Parts 6 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module. 7 Replace the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cabl...

Removing and Installing Parts 109 3 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 4 Grasp the module and pull up. If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the connector. Cards CAUTION: Before you perform any of the proced...

110 Removing and Installing Parts Installing a PCI Card NOTE: Dell offers an optional customer kit for Audigy II and IEEE 1394 PCI add-in- cards that includes a front-mounted IEEE 1394 connector. NOTE: The PCI connector adjacent to the hard drive can accommodate a card 5.5 inches in length. Inorder ...

Removing and Installing Parts 111 3 Push the two release tabs on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open. Because the door is hinged, it will remain in the open position. 4 If your computer includes a card retention mechanism to secure the x16 card, press the release tab downw...

112 Removing and Installing Parts 8 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot. 9 Before you close the card retention door, ensure that: • The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch in the top o...

Removing and Installing Parts 113 10 Close the card retention door by snapping it into place to secure the card(s). NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 11 Connec...

114 Removing and Installing Parts 15 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 16 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller , and then change the setting to Off . b Connect external audio...

Removing and Installing Parts 115 6 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller , and then change the setting to On . b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer. 7 If you removed an add-in network connector: a ...

116 Removing and Installing Parts Installing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 99. 2 If present on your computer, rotate the lever on the chassis wall upward. 3 Push the two release tabs on the card retention door toward each other and pivot the door op...

120 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then p...

Removing and Installing Parts 121 15 If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to Off . b Connect the network cable to the add-in network adapter’s connectors. Do ...

124 Removing and Installing Parts Drive Panels CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the c...

Removing and Installing Parts 125 3 Grasping the lever on the sliding plate, pull the sliding plate downward and hold in place. NOTE: The sliding plate secures and releases the drive panel and helps to secure the drives. Push from the inside and pivot the drive panel to the left to release the panel...

126 Removing and Installing Parts Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert 1 Align the notches on the drive-panel insert to the corresponding slots on the drive panel and snap into place. 2 Ensure that the drive-panel insert is correctly seated in the drive panel. 1 drive panel 2 drive-panel insert tab 3 dr...

Removing and Installing Parts 127 Replacing the Drive Panel 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 99. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 101). 3 Align the drive panel tabs with the side-door hinges. 4 Rotate the drive panel toward t...

128 Removing and Installing Parts Drives Your computer supports: • Two hard drives (Serial ATA) • Two FlexBay drives (can contain an optional floppy drive, an optional Media Card Reader, or an optional hard drive). • Two CD or DVD drives General Installation Guidelines Connect the hard drives to the...

Removing and Installing Parts 129 Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cove...

130 Removing and Installing Parts 4 Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out. 5 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 172). 6 If removing this drive changes the drive configuration, then be sure to reflect these changes in...

Removing and Installing Parts 131 5 If your replacement hard drive does not have the hard-drive bracket attached, remove the bracket from the old hard drive by unsnapping it from the drive. 6 Snap the hard-drive bracket bracket onto the replacement hard drive. 7 Install the hard drive into the compu...

132 Removing and Installing Parts 9 Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. 10 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 172). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and the...

Removing and Installing Parts 133 5 Snap the hard-drive bracket onto the new hard drive. NOTICE: Do not install any drive into the lower hard-drive bay until you have removed the hard-drive bracket from the inside of the hard drive bay. 6 Slide the new hard drive into the empty bay and click it into...

134 Removing and Installing Parts 9 Replace the computer cover ("Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 172). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 10 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and...

Removing and Installing Parts 135 3 Remove the drive panel (see "Removing the Drive Panel" on page 124). 4 Remove the shoulder screws from the inside of the drive-panel insert and attach the screws to the new drive (see "Removing the Drive-Panel Insert" on page 125). 5 Turn the FlexB...

136 Removing and Installing Parts 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 99. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 101). 3 Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the back of the drive. 4 Pull the sliding plate down and hold in ...

138 Removing and Installing Parts 8 If you are not replacing the drive, replace the drive-panel insert (see "Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert" on page 126). 9 Replace the drive panel (see "Replacing the Drive Panel" on page 127). 10 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the ...

Removing and Installing Parts 139 7 Slide the floppy drive into the floppy drive bay until the sliding plate clicks into place and the drive snaps into position. 8 Attach the power and floppy-drive cables to the floppy drive. 9 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide a...

140 Removing and Installing Parts Media Card Reader For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader" on page 47. Removing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Inform...

Removing and Installing Parts 141 5 Disconnect the USB cable on the back of the Media Card Reader. Disconnect the other end of the cable from the USB connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 103). Remove the cable from any clips and lift out of the computer. 6 Pul...

142 Removing and Installing Parts Installing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from...

Removing and Installing Parts 143 8 Gently slide the drive into place till it clicks in securely. NOTE: Ensure that the Media Card Reader is installed before connecting the USB cable. 9 Connect the USB cable to the back of the Media Card Reader and to the USB connector on the system board (see "...

144 Removing and Installing Parts CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the co...

Removing and Installing Parts 145 5 Slide the drive release mechanism to the right to release the shoulder screw and slide the drive out to remove it from the drive bay. 6 If you are not replacing the drive, replace the drive panel insert (see "Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert" on page 126)....

146 Removing and Installing Parts Installing a CD/DVD Drive 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 99. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 101). 3 If you are installing a new drive, unpack the drive and prepare it for installation. Ch...

148 Removing and Installing Parts Processor Airflow Shroud CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 99. 2 Remove t...

Removing and Installing Parts 149 NOTICE: The processor heat sink is attached to the processor airflow shroud. When you remove the airflow shroud, lay it upside down or on its side to avoid damaging the heat sink thermal interface. 4 Loosen the captive screws securing the processor airflow shroud to...

150 Removing and Installing Parts 5 Lift and hold the release tab present on the bottom of the fan cage, press down on the top of the cage and slide it towards the back of the system to dislodge the tabs from the grooves that hold them down. 6 Ease the cage out of the housing. Installing the Process...

Removing and Installing Parts 151 Removing the Processor Fan 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 99. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 101). 3 Disconnect the fan cable from the FAN_CPU connector on the system board (see "Syst...

152 Removing and Installing Parts Installing the Processor Fan 1 With the fan power cable oriented downward, align the rubber grommets in the fan with the holes in each corner of the processor airflow shroud, then pull the grommets through until they snap into place. NOTE: Airflow direction and orie...

154 Removing and Installing Parts Installing the Card Fan NOTICE: Ensure the fan cable is correctly routed through the opening in the lower- right corner of the fan cage. 1 With the fan power cable oriented downward, align the rubber grommets in the fan with the holes in each corner of the fan cage,...

Removing and Installing Parts 155 4 Remove the airflow shroud (see "Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly" on page 148). 5 Push down and out on the socket release lever. 6 Lift the socket release lever and open the processor cover. 7 Remove the processor from the socket. Leave the r...

156 Removing and Installing Parts 3 Align the pin-1 corner of the processor and socket. NOTICE: Socket pins are delicate. To avoid damage, ensure that the processor is aligned properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you install the processor. Be careful not to touch or bend the...

Removing and Installing Parts 157 9 Close the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 172). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer. 10 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outle...

158 Removing and Installing Parts Installing the System Board NOTICE: The system board and metal tray are connected and are installed as one piece. NOTICE: If you are replacing the system board, visually compare the replacement system board to the existing system board to make sure that you have the...

Removing and Installing Parts 159 6 Replace the processor airflow shroud (see "Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly" on page 149) and the Processor Fan assembly (see "Installing the Processor Fan Cage" on page 150 and "Installing the Processor Fan" on page 152). 7...

160 Removing and Installing Parts Power Supply CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . Power Supply (PSU) DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 ...

162 Removing and Installing Parts DC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connector P3 and P5 375-W Power Supply 425-W Power Supply Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire Color Signal name 18-AWG Wire Color 1 COM Black COM Black 2 COM Black COM Black 3 +12 VA DC Yellow +12 VA DC Yellow 4 +12 VA DC Yellow +12 VA ...

Removing and Installing Parts 163 DC Power Connector P7 DC Power Connectors P8, P9, P13, and P14 375-W Power Supply 425-W Power Supply Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire Color Signal name 18-AWG Wire Color 1 +5 V DC Red +5 V DC Red 2 COM Black COM Black 3 COM Black COM Black 4 +12 VADC Yellow +12 VA...

164 Removing and Installing Parts DC Power Connectors P10 DC Power Connectors P12 375-W Power Supply 425-W Power Supply Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire Color Signal name 18-AWG Wire Color 1 +12 VA DC Yellow +12 VB DC White 2 COM Black COM Black 3 COM Black COM Black 4 +5 V DC Red +5 V DC Red 375-...

Removing and Installing Parts 165 DC Power Connector P15 (For 425-W PSU Only) NOTE: The P15 connector is intended for use with the PCI Express graphics cards whose power requirements exceed 75 watts. Removing the Power Supply 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 99. 2 Remove...

166 Removing and Installing Parts 5 Press and hold the metal release tab at the bottom of the power supply unit, push the power supply towards the front of the computer to free it from the securing tabs on the computer chassis. 6 Gather the power supply bundles that stem from the power supply, for e...

168 Removing and Installing Parts Removing the Front I/O Panel CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 99. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Re...

Removing and Installing Parts 169 8 Remove the two screws that hold the I/O panel assembly to the front of the chassis. 9 Gently ease out the lower end of the I/O assembly first from its groove on the chassis followed by the upper end. Installing the Front I/O Panel CAUTION: Before you begin any of ...

170 Removing and Installing Parts 3 Align the screw holes on the I/O panel with the screw holes on the chassis, and replace the two screws. 4 Reconnect the cable that attaches the power button to the I/O panel. 5 Reconnect the 1394 cable, and audio cable (if it exists and you had removed it). 6 Reco...

Removing and Installing Parts 171 To replace the battery: 1 Enter the system setup program and record the values for all the screens (see "Entering System Setup" on page 179) so that you can restore the correct settings after installing the new battery. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before...

172 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 9 Enter system setup and restore the settings you recorded in step ...

Appendix 173 Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type Intel ® Core™ 2 Duo Intel ® Core™ 2 Extreme (dual-core processor) Intel ® Core™ 2 Quad (quad-core processor) Level 2 (L2) Cache Intel ® Core™ 2 Duo - 2 MB or 4 MB Intel ® Core™ 2 Extreme - 4 MB or 8 MB Intel ® Core™ 2 Quad - 8 MB Memory T...

178 Appendix System Setup Overview Use system setup as follows: • To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer • To set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set the type...

Appendix 179 Entering System Setup 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press <F2> immediately. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release <F2>...

180 Appendix System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. System System Info Lists system information, such as the computer name, the BIOS version number and date, the system service...

186 Appendix Boot Sequence This feature allows you to set the order in which the BIOS will search devices when trying to find an operating system. NOTICE: If you modify any boot sequence settings, save the new settings to avoid losing the changes. Option Settings NOTE: The computer attempts to boot ...

Appendix 187 • Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the CD drive. If no CD is in the drive, or if the CD has no operating system, the computer attempts to boot from the next bootable device. • USB Device — Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer....

188 Appendix Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 179). 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press <Enter> to access the menu. NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to res...

190 Appendix 11 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 172). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 12 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them ...

Appendix 191 Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. Do not u...

192 Appendix 5 Recenter the rollers in their channels if they are misaligned. Ensure that fluff from the swab is not left on the rollers. 6 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it clicks into place. Floppy Drive NOTICE: Do not attempt to clean drive heads wi...

Appendix 193 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification applies to your computer system, examine all FCC registration labels located on the bottom, side, or back panel ...

194 Appendix Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, ...

Appendix 195 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from all electrical outlets. If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the pr...

196 Appendix Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell™ hardware. Our support staff uses computer-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers. To contact Dell's support service, see "Before You Call" on page 198, an...

Appendix 197 • Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses [email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only) [email protected] (Canada only) • Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com Log in as user: anonymous , and use your e-mail address as your password. AutoTech Service Dell's automated ...

198 Appendix Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows: 1 Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the box. For the telephone number to call for yo...

200 Appendix Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country an...

Glossary 201 Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. A AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an elec...

Index 219 Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 61replacing, 170 beep codes, 81 BIOS, 178 boot sequence about, 186changing, 187-188option settings, 186 booting to a USB device, 187 C cards installing PCI Express, 116PCI Express, 115removing PCI, 114removing PCI Express, 121slots, 20 CD-RW dri...

220 Index c o v er replacing, 172 CPU overclocking, 59 D D el l contacting, 193, 200support site, 13 D el l D i agn o s t i c s, 8 6 Dell Premier Support website, 12 DellConnect, 196 Device Driver Rollback, 91 diagnostic lights, 76 diagnostics beep codes, 81Dell, 86lights, 76 disp lay. See m o n i t...

222 Index m em o ry problems, 68 m es sa g es error, 64system, 83 M i c r o so ft Wi n d o w s l a b e l , 1 2 m o d em problems, 63 m o n i t o r blank, 73clone mode, 30connect DVI, 24, 26connect TV, 24connect VGA, 24-26connecting, 24connecting two, 25-26display settings, 30dual monitors, 24extende...

Index 223 printer cable, 52connecting, 52problems, 71setting up, 52USB, 52 problems battery, 61beep codes, 81blue screen, 67CD-RW drive, 62computer crashes, 66-67computer stops responding, 66conflicts, 93Dell Diagnostics, 86diagnostic lights, 76drives, 62e-mail, 63error messages, 64general, 66hard d...

224 Index settings system setup, 178 s l e e p m o d e about, 56 SLI See Scalable Link Interface technology software conflicts, 93problems, 66-67 sound problems, 72volume, 72 speaker problems, 72volume, 72 specifications computer information, 173connectors, 175controls and lights, 176drives, 175envi...

Index 225 W warranty information, 12 Windows Vista Factory Image Restore, 95Help and Support, 14hibernate mode, 57Network Setup Wizard, 55reinstalling, 14, 94sleep mode, 56System Restore, 94 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 93Help and Support, 14Network Setup Wizard, 55reinstalling, 14, 94System ...