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  • Page 1 Dell™ XPS 600 Owner’s Manual Model WHL w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
  • Page 2 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, and PowerApp are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Finding Information Setting Up and Using Your Computer Opening the Drive Door Changing the Front-Panel Light Color Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Connecting Monitors Connecting a Monitor to a PCI Express Graphics Card Dual Configuration Connecting Two Monitors Connecting a TV Changing the Display Settings to Support Two Monitors About Serial ATA Drives...
  • Page 4 Power Management Overview ........Standby Mode Hibernate Mode Power Options Properties Optimizing Performance Hyper-Threading...
  • Page 5 ....... . . When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Drivers .
  • Page 6 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin ....... . . Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer...
  • Page 7 CD/DVD Drive ........Removing a CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Processor Airflow Shroud .
  • Page 8 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Class A ........

  • Page 9: Finding Information

    • Desktop System Software (DSS) • How to set up my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • How to set up a printer • Additional information about setting up my computer • How to troubleshoot and solve problems •...
  • Page 10 • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. and Canada) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to set up my computer Finding Information Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Setup Diagram...
  • Page 11 Service Tag and Microsoft Windows These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support.
  • Page 12 NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate support site. NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website at premier.support. dell.com. ® M processors, Windows Help and Support Center Click the Start button, then click Help and Support.
  • Page 13 What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. See "Reinstalling Windows XP" on page 65.
  • Page 14 Finding Information...

  • Page 15: Setting Up And Using Your Computer

    Opening the Drive Door Changing the Front-Panel Light Color You can use this exclusive Dell™ XPS feature either to change the color of the front-panel light that illuminates the Dell name and displays around the badge on the front of your computer, or to turn off the front-panel light entirely.
  • Page 16 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: The front-panel light is not for diagnostic purposes. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer.

  • Page 17: Using A Media Card Reader (Optional)

    Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the media card reader to transfer data directly to your computer. The media card reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) •...

  • Page 18: Connecting Monitors

    Connecting Monitors CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Dependent upon options selected when you purchased your computer, your video card may have either two DVI ports or one DVI port and one VGA port. Connecting a Monitor to a PCI Express Graphics Card Dual Configuration If you are using PCI Express graphics cards in a dual configuration, only a single monitor is supported.
  • Page 19 Connecting Two Monitors (Without an Adapter) NOTE: Dependent upon options selected when you purchased your computer, your video card may have either two DVI ports or one DVI port and one VGA port. Follow these instructions if you are connecting two monitors with DVI connectors to the two optional DVI ports on your computer, or if you are connecting one monitor with a DVI connector and one VGA monitor to the DVI and optional VGA ports on your computer.

  • Page 20: Connecting A Tv

    Connecting Two Monitors (With the Use of an Adapter) Follow these instructions if you purchased a graphics card that has two DVI ports instead of a VGA port and need to use a VGA monitor. NOTE: If you are using PCI Express graphics cards in a dual configuration, only a single monitor is supported.

  • Page 21: About Serial Ata Drives

    This section provides an overview of the RAID configuration that you might have selected when you purchased your computer. Dell offers either a RAID level 0 configuration or a RAID level 1 configuration on your Dell™ XPS computer. A RAID level 0 configuration is recommended for high-performance gaming, and a RAID level 1 configuration is recommended for the data integrity requirements of digital photography and audio.

  • Page 22: Raid Level 1 Configuration

    Another advantage of a RAID level 0 configuration is that it utilizes the full capacities of the drives. For example, if you have two 120-GB drives installed, you have 240 GB on which to store data. NOTICE: Because RAID level 0 configurations provide no data redundancy, if one drive fails, then the data on the other drive is also inaccessible.

  • Page 23: Configuring Your Hard Drives For Raid

    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. Also, because data is duplicated on both drives, a RAID level 1 configuration using two 120-GB hard drives collectively has a maximum of 120 GB on which to store data.

  • Page 24: Using Nvidia Mediashield

    Although any size drives may be used to create a RAID configuration, ideally the drives should be of equal size. In a RAID level 0 configuration, the size of the configuration will be the size of the smaller drive multiplied by the number (two) of drives in the configuration. In a RAID level 1 configuration, the size of the configuration will be the smaller of the two drives used.
  • Page 25 Create a RAID level 0 volume or RAID level 1 volume only when you are adding two new drives to an existing single-drive computer configured as a single-drive level 0 RAID array, and you want to configure the two new drives into a RAID array. Although any size drives may be used to create a RAID configuration using Nvidia MediaShield, ideally the drives should be of equal size.
  • Page 26 NOTE: If your computer currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume, your computer will become unbootable. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to select an array. 3 Click Delete Array in the System Tasks pane. The Delete Array Wizard appears. 4 Click Next.

  • Page 27: Transferring Information To A New Computer

    3 Select Rebuild Array in the System Tasks pane. The Rebuild Array Wizard appears. 4 Click Next. 5 Click to select the hard drive that you want to rebuild. 6 Click Finish. You can use your computer while the computer is rebuilding the RAID level 1 volume. Transferring Information to a New Computer ®...

  • Page 28: Playing Cds And Dvds

    7 On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you want to transfer and click Next. After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish. To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Volume

    NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you create CDs. A CD player includes the following basic buttons: Play Move backward within the current track Pause Move forward within the current track Stop Go to the previous track Eject Go to the next track A DVD player includes the following basic buttons:...

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Picture

    Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell computers can write to and read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to and may not read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media.

  • Page 31: Using Blank Cds And Dvds

    3 To copy the CD or DVD: • If you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that the settings are correct and click the Disc Copy button. The computer reads your source CD or DVD and copies the data to a temporary folder on your computer hard drive.

  • Page 32: Helpful Tips

    Media Type DVD-R DL DVD-RAM Helpful Tips ® • Use Microsoft Windows you start Sonic DigitalMedia and open a DigitalMedia project. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you want to play in regular stereos. CD-RWs do not play in most home or car stereos.

  • Page 33: Power Management

    Power Management Overview ® ® The Microsoft Windows XP power management features can reduce the amount of electricity your computer uses when it is on and you are not using it. You can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer.

  • Page 34: Power Options Properties

    Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you. If the computer’s hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically.
  • Page 35 If you want to change the default settings for a scheme, click the drop-down menu in the Turn off monitor, Turn off hard disks, System stand by, or System hibernates field, and then select a time-out from the displayed list. Changing the time-out for a scheme field permanently changes the default settings for that scheme, unless you click Save As and enter a new name for the changed scheme.
  • Page 36 Setting Up and Using Your Computer...

  • Page 37: Optimizing Performance

    You can enable or disable Hyper-Threading through system setup. For more information on accessing system setup, see "System Setup" on page 131. For more information on Hyper- Threading, search the Knowledge Base on the Dell website at support.dell.com. PCI Express Cards PCI Express is the next generation technology for graphics cards and PCI cards.

  • Page 38: Nvidia Sli Dual Graphics Technology

    NVIDIA SLI Dual Graphics Technology With NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) dual-graphics technology, an optional second PCI Express graphics card will significantly increase graphics performance on your computer. Benefits of this technology can be seen in the improved portrayal of the 3-D graphics used in gaming and design applications.

  • Page 39: Solving Problems

    — If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 124). If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 142).

  • Page 40: Cd And Dvd Drive Problems

    — See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 139. R O U B L E S H O O T E R — See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" — See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 58. — — See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 51.

  • Page 41: Hard Drive Problems

    Product Information Guide located in the NOTE: Connect the modem to an analog telephone jack only. The modem does not operate while it is connected to a digital telephone network. U T L O O K ® H E C K T H E...

  • Page 42: Error Messages

    If you are using a line that is 3 m (10 ft) or more in length, try a shorter one.

  • Page 43: Ieee 1394 Device Problems

    — The drive cannot read the disk. 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 — Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 142). IEEE 1394 D E V I C E I S P R O P E R L Y I N S E R T E D I N T O T H E D E V I C E A N D : \ / : * ? “...

  • Page 44: Keyboard Problems

    R O U B L E S H O O T E R — See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" I N D O W S — — Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on E L L — Contact the...

  • Page 45: The Computer Does Not Start Up

    The computer does not start up H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I G H T S N S U R E T H A T T H E P O W E R C A B L E I S F I R M L Y C O N N E C T E D T O T H E C O M P U T E R A N D T O T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T The computer stops responding NOTICE:...

  • Page 46: A Program Is Designed For An Earlier Windows Operating System

    A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system U N T H E R O G R A M The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. Click the Start button, point to All Programs→...

  • Page 47: Memory Problems

    • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 58). F Y O U E X P E R I E N C E O T H E R M E M O R Y P R O B L E M S •...

  • Page 48: Network Problems

    E S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R Simultaneously press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the Start menu. Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press <Enter>. After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer.

  • Page 49: Power Problems

    U N T H E A R D W A R E R O U B L E S H O O T E R on page 64. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 50: Printer Problems

    L I M I N A T E I N T E R F E R E N C E • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located...

  • Page 51: Scanner Problems

    Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your scanner, contact the scanner’s manufacturer. H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N troubleshooting information.

  • Page 52: No Sound From Headphones

    N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N supplied with the speakers.

  • Page 53: Video And Monitor Problems

    Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. If the screen is blank NOTE: See the monitor documentation for troubleshooting procedures. H E C K T H E M O N I T O R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N •...

  • Page 54: If 3-D Image Quality Is Poor

    O T A T E T H E M O N I T O R T O E L I M I N A T E S U N L I G H T G L A R E A N D P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E D J U S T T H E I N D O W S D I S P L A Y S E T T I N G S Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Themes.

  • Page 55: Advanced Troubleshooting

    • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 80). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 142). Advanced Troubleshooting...
  • Page 56 • If the problem still exists, install a graphics card that you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 142). Reseat all power and data cables and restart the computer.
  • Page 57 (see "System Setup" on page 131) to make sure the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 142). None. Advanced Troubleshooting...

  • Page 58: Dell Diagnostics

    1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately. NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your ResourceCD page 58).
  • Page 59 If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information.

  • Page 60: Drivers

    4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the ResourceCD, remove the CD. 5 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.

  • Page 61: Reinstalling Drivers

    Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Dell ResourceCD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version.

  • Page 62: Using Microsoft ® Windows ® Xp System Restore

    Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for hardware that came installed in your computer. If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for the new hardware might not be displayed by the ResourceCD.

  • Page 63: Creating A Restore Point

    Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback"...

  • Page 64: Resolving Software And Hardware Incompatibilities

    3 Click Next. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. To see if System Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

  • Page 65: Reinstalling Windows Xp

    The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do so. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP.
  • Page 66 4 If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press <Esc> to select that option. 5 Press <Enter> to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and follow the instructions on the screen. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to copy files and install the devices.
  • Page 67 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the ResourceCD (see "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 61). 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you need the Product Key number located on the back of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve.
  • Page 68 Advanced Troubleshooting...

  • Page 69: Removing And Installing Parts

    You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 69 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 70. • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.

  • Page 70: Before Working Inside Your Computer

    NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself.

  • Page 71: Front And Back View Of The Computer

    Front and Back View of the Computer Front View hard-drive activity light power button drive door front-panel door The hard-drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light might also be on when a device such as your CD player is operating.

  • Page 72: Front View (Doors Open)

    Front View (Doors Open) headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras.

  • Page 73: Back View

    Back View processor fans (2) For optimal cooling, two processor fans are provided. Do not block the vents. cover latch release To open the computer, lay the computer on its side with the cover latch release at the top and then push the latch to the left. See "Opening the Computer Cover" on page 76. security cable slot Use a security cable with the slot to help secure your computer.
  • Page 74 A click indicates that the network cable has been securely attached. NOTE: On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on the card. Removing and Installing Parts Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector.
  • Page 75 network activity light Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. USB 2.0 connectors (6) Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

  • Page 76: Opening The Computer Cover

    Opening the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

  • Page 77: Inside View Of Your Computer

    Inside View of Your Computer floppy drive CD/DVD drive processor airflow shroud processor fan power supply fans (2) hard drive shroud PCI card shroud and fan system board power supply Removing and Installing Parts...

  • Page 78: System Board Components

    System Board Components floppy-drive connector (FLOPPY) password jumper (PASSWORD) main power connector (POWER) memory module connectors (2, 4) memory module connectors (1, 3) processor and heat-sink connector power connector (POWER12V) CPU fan connectors (2) Removing and Installing Parts optical drive connector (IDE) internal speaker (SPKR) battery (BATT) PCI Express x16 card connector...

  • Page 79: Memory

    Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. For additional information on the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 127. DDR2 Memory Overview DDR2 memory modules should be installed in pairs of matched memory size and speed.

  • Page 80: Addressing Memory Configurations

    Dell. If possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. Otherwise, your computer may not start properly. You should install your original memory modules in pairs either in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 or DIMM connectors 3 and 4.
  • Page 81 4 Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector. memory module cutouts (2) NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the module. 5 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position.

  • Page 82: Removing Memory

    You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Three PCI card slots •...
  • Page 83 NOTE: If a graphics card is installed in each of the PCI Express x16 card slots in the dual-graphics configuration, the PCI Express x1 card slot is not accessible for use. • One PCI Express x1 card slot PCI card PCI Express x16 card PCI Express x16...

  • Page 84: Removing A Pci Express Graphics Card From A Dual Configuration

    Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration NOTE: This section regards dual configurations of PCI Express graphics cards only. For removal of any other type of PCI or PCI Express cards, see "Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 89. 1 Follow the procedures in ""Before You Begin"...
  • Page 85 5 Pull the securing tab (if present), grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. PCI Express x16 card PCI Express x16 card slot 6 If you are replacing the card, see "Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration"...

  • Page 86: Installing Pci Express Graphics Cards In A Dual Configuration

    NOTICE: For information about upgrading your system to use NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) dual- graphics technology, see the Dell website at support.dell.com. To learn more about NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) dual-graphics technology, see "NVIDIA SLI Dual Graphics Technology" on page 38.
  • Page 87 4 If you are upgrading to a dual-graphics configuration and have a card installed in the PCI Express x1 card slot, remove the card. See "Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 89. 5 Prepare the card for installation. See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer.
  • Page 88 not fully seated card fully seated card alignment guide alignment bar 8 Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that: • The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards.

  • Page 89: Removing Pci And Pci Express Cards

    NOTICE: An incorrectly attached graphics power cable may result in degraded graphics performance. 10 Connect the power cable to the power connector on the card. For information about the card cable connections, see the documentation that came with the card. 11 Replace the graphics card bridge, pressing firmly so that it completely covers the connector tabs.
  • Page 90 retention arm filler bracket 3 Remove the card: If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. Pull the securing tab (if present), grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. PCI Express x16 card PCI Express x16 card slot 4 If you are replacing the card, see "Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards"...

  • Page 91: Installing Pci And Pci Express Cards

    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. 6 Press the retention arm into place, securing the card(s) in the computer. alignment bar alignment guide filler bracket...
  • Page 92 retention arm filler bracket 3 If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. 4 Prepare the card for installation. See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer.
  • Page 93 6 Gently pull the securing tab (if present) and place the card in the connector. Press down firmly and ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot. If the card is full-length, insert the end of the card into the card guide bracket as you lower the card toward its connector on the system board.

  • Page 94: Network Adapter And Sound Card Settings

    9 Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation for the card for information about the card cable connections. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug the cable into the computer.

  • Page 95: Drives

    Drives Your computer supports a combination of these devices: • Up to three hard drives • Optional floppy drive • Up to two CD or DVD drives • Optional media card reader General Installation Guidelines Connect serial ATA hard drives to the SATA0 - SATA3 connectors on the system board. Connect CD/DVD drives to the IDE connector.

  • Page 96: Connecting Drive Cables

    Connecting Drive Cables When you install a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and a data cable—to the back of the drive and to the system board. Some drives may also have an audio connector; one end of the audio cable attaches to the drive connector and the other end attaches to the system board.

  • Page 97: Hard Drive

    Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.

  • Page 98: Installing A Hard Drive

    3 Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive and from the system board. hard-drive cable power cable 4 Press the tabs on each side of the drive towards each other and slide the drive up and out. Installing a Hard Drive 1 Unpack the new hard drive, and prepare it for installation.
  • Page 99 7 If you are adding a second hard drive, remove the first hard drive from the upper bay and install it in the lower bay: Disconnect the power and the hard-drive cables from the back of the first hard drive. Press in the two rail tabs and pull the first hard drive out of the upper bay.
  • Page 100 9 Connect a power cable to the drive. 10 Connect the hard-drive cable to the drive and to the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 78). 11 Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. NOTICE: When replacing the hard-drive shroud, ensure that all the cables are properly routed.

  • Page 101: Floppy Drive

    See the documentation for your operating system for instructions. 22 Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 58). 23 If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install your operating system on the hard drive.
  • Page 102 data cable power cable tabs (2) floppy drive 4 Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, slide the drive upward, and remove it from the floppy-drive bay. Removing and Installing Parts...

  • Page 103: Installing A Floppy Drive

    Installing a Floppy Drive 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69. 2 If you are replacing a drive and the new drive does not have the bracket rails attached, remove the rails from the old drive by removing the two screws that secure each rail to the drive. Attach the bracket to the new drive by aligning the screw holes on the drive with the screw holes on the bracket rails and then inserting and tightening all four screws (two screws on each rail).
  • Page 104 data cable power cable tabs (2) floppy drive 4 Attach the power and data cables to the floppy drive. 5 Connect the other end of the data cable to the DSKT connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 78). 6 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.

  • Page 105: Media Card Reader

    10 Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 58). Media Card Reader For information on using the media card reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 17. Removing a Media Card Reader...

  • Page 106: Installing A Media Card Reader

    cable tabs (2) 4 Disconnect the USB cable on the back of the media card reader to the internal USB connector on the system board. 5 Press in on the tabs on each side of the media card reader and slide the card reader out of the adapter.
  • Page 107 3 Open the computer cover (see "Opening the Computer Cover" on page 76). 4 Remove the media card reader and bracket from its packaging. 5 Attach the adapter rails to the adapter by aligning the screw holes on the adapter with the screw holes on the rails and then inserting and tightening all four screws (two on each rail).

  • Page 108: Cd/Dvd Drive

    cable tabs (2) 7 Slide the media card reader into the adapter until the tabs on the rails securely click into position. 8 Connect the internal USB cable to the media card reader 9 Route the USB cable through the cable routing clip. 10 Connect the internal USB cable to the internal USB connector on the system board.

  • Page 109: Removing A Cd/Dvd Drive

    Removing a CD/DVD Drive 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69. 2 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive. power cable tabs (2) data cable CD/DVD drive 3 Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, and then slide the drive upward and remove it from the drive bay.

  • Page 110: Installing A Cd/Dvd Drive

    3 Connect the new drive to the set of rails that are attached to the inside of the cover. If a set of rails is not attached inside the computer cover, contact Dell (see page 142 4 If you are installing a replacement drive and the new drive does not have the bracket rails attached, remove the rails from the old drive by removing the two screws that secure each rail to the drive.
  • Page 111 7 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 8 Close the computer cover (see "Closing the Computer Cover" on page 125). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer.

  • Page 112: Processor Airflow Shroud

    11 Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 58). Processor Airflow Shroud CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components.

  • Page 113: Installing The Processor Airflow Shroud

    Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement. Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your system board. For technical service, see "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)" on page 140. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
  • Page 114 anchor tabs (3) shroud release levers (2) CAUTION: The heat sink can get very hot during normal operation. Be sure that the heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it. Removing and Installing Parts...
  • Page 115 5 Remove the heat sink: NOTICE: After the heat sink has been removed, lay the heat sink down on its side to avoid damaging the thermal interface on the bottom. Remove the retention module clip from the side of the retention base opposite the power supply.
  • Page 116 NOTICE: If you are installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, discard the original heat sink. If you are not installing a heat sink processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat sink and blower when you install your new processor.

  • Page 117: Installing The Processor

    7 Open the processor cover. processor cover 8 Remove the processor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor. Installing the Processor NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer. 1 Unpack the new processor.
  • Page 118 7 Reinstall the retention module clip on the side closest to the processor fan, if necessary. NOTICE: If you are not installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat sink assembly when you replace the processor. If you installed a processor replacement kit from Dell, return the original heat sink assembly and processor to Dell in the same package in which your replacement kit was sent.
  • Page 119 9 Reinstall the second retention module clip. 10 Lower the airflow shroud over the heat sink. 11 Reconnect the two cooling fan power cables to the CPU FAN1 and CPU FAN2 connectors (see "System Board Components" on page 78) on the system board. 12 Reconnect the power cable to the POWER12V connector (see "System Board Components"...

  • Page 120: Front Panel

    Front Panel CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 121: Drive Door

    Drive Door CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Removing the Drive Door 1 Open the drive door. Removing and Installing Parts...

  • Page 122: Replacing The Drive Door

    2 Unsnap the top bracket hinge and pull the top of the drive door outward, away from the computer. top bracket hinge bottom bracket hinge 3 Lift the bottom bracket hinge away from the computer. Replacing the Drive Door To prevent damage to your computer, the drive door is designed to "break away" from the computer if it is opened too far.
  • Page 123 If the drive door is open and it is opened too far, instead of breaking away from the computer in one piece, the drive door may disassemble into several smaller pieces. If the drive door disassembles: 1 If necessary, reattach the door hinges to the door bracket. Ensure that the hinge tabs are away from the door bracket.

  • Page 124: Battery

    Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

  • Page 125: Closing The Computer Cover

    NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer. 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 131) and restore the settings you recorded in step 1.
  • Page 126 Removing and Installing Parts...

  • Page 127: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type Cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) System clock Video Type ® ® Intel Pentium 4 Extreme Edition with HT Technology or dual- core processing NOTE: Not all Pentium 4 processors support Hyper-Threading...
  • Page 128 Audio Type Expansion Bus Bus type Bus speed Bus throughput connector connector size connector data width (maximum) PCI Express connector connector size connector data width (maximum) PCI Express connector connector size connector data width (maximum) Drives Externally accessible: Available devices Internally accessible: Appendix AC97 7.1 channel...
  • Page 129 Connectors External connectors: IEEE 1394 Network adapter PS/2 (keyboard and mouse) Serial System board connectors: IDE drive Serial ATA Floppy drive PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Activity light (on integrated network adapter)
  • Page 130 Controls and Lights (continued) Standby power light Case backlight Power 650-W DC power supply: Wattage Heat dissipation Voltage (see the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide for important voltage setting information) Backup battery Physical Height Width Depth Weight Environmental Temperature: Operating...

  • Page 131: System Setup

    Entering System Setup 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press <F2> immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the ®...

  • Page 132: System Setup Options

    Options List — This field appears on the left side of the system setup window. The field is a scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Scroll up and down the list with the up- and down-arrow keys.
  • Page 133 The computer attempts to boot from the sequence of devices specified in Boot Sequence this list. NOTE: in the system setup menu. To boot from a USB memory device, select the USB device and move it so it becomes the first device in the list. Drives Identifies and defines the floppy drive attached to the DSKT connector on Diskette Drive...
  • Page 134 Dell does not recommend using extended operating frequencies or over-clocking. If you choose to over-clock your processor, the life expectancy of your processor may be reduced. Dell does not guarantee that your computer will remain stable or operate at the extended operating speeds.
  • Page 135 Power Management Determines what happens when AC power is restored to the computer. AC Recovery Sets the computer to automatically turn on. Choices are every day or every Auto Power On Monday through Friday. The default setting is Off. This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using a power strip or surge protector.

  • Page 136: Boot Sequence

    You can use this feature, for example, to tell the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Dell ResourceCD, but you want the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete. You can also use this feature to restart your computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive.

  • Page 137: Clearing Forgotten Passwords

    4 At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is to be used for the current boot only. For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press <Enter>.

  • Page 138: Clearing Cmos Settings

    5 After the Microsoft (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 69). 6 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 7 Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground the system board. 8 Open the computer cover (see "Opening the Computer Cover"...

  • Page 139: Cleaning Your Computer

    Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water.

  • Page 140: Cds And Dvds

    Repair services are provided pursuant to the terms and conditions of your limited warranty and any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. All Dell-standard components included in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI) project are covered by the stan- dard Dell limited warranty for your computer. However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to cover all nonstandard, third-party hardware components integrated through CFI for the duration of the com- puter’s service contract.

  • Page 141: Definition Of "Third-Party" Software And Peripherals

    Third-party software and peripherals include any peripheral, accessory, or software program sold by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on). Support for all third-party software and peripherals is provided by the original manufacturer of the product.

  • Page 142: Class B

    Company name: Dell Inc. One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (technical support) • premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premier, Platinum, and Gold customers) For specific web addresses for your country, find the appropriate country section in the table below.
  • Page 143 NOTE: In certain countries, technical support specific to Dell ™ XPS portable computers is available at a separate telephone number listed for participating countries. If you do not see a telephone number listed that is specific for portable XPS computers, you may contact Dell through the technical support number listed and your call will be routed appropriately.
  • Page 144 International Access Code: 00 E-mail for French-speaking Customers: support.euro.dell.com/be/fr/emaildell/ Country Code: 32 Technical Support for portable XPS computers only City Code: 2 Technical Support for all other Dell computers Technical Support Fax Customer Care Corporate Sales Switchboard Bermuda General Support...
  • Page 145 Customer Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia) Country Code: 673 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Canada (North York, Ontario) Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (automated technical support) Customer Care (Home Sales/Small Business) Customer Care (med./large business, government) Technical Support (Home Sales/Small Business) Technical Support (med./large bus., government)
  • Page 146 Country Code: 86 Technical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com City Code: 592 Customer Care E-mail: customer_cn@dell.com Technical Support Fax Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers and storage) Technical Support (projectors, PDAs, switches,...
  • Page 147 Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/dk/da/emaildell/ Country Code: 45 Technical Support for portable XPS computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers Customer Care (Relational) Home/Small Business Customer Care Switchboard (Relational) Switchboard Fax (Relational) Switchboard (Home/Small Business)
  • Page 148 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell/ Country Code: 33 Home and Small Business City Codes: (1) (4) Technical Support for portable XPS computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers Customer Care Switchboard Switchboard (calls from outside of France) Sales Fax (calls from outside of France)
  • Page 149 Hong Kong Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support E-mail: apsupport@dell.com Country Code: 852 Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision) Technical Support (PowerApp™, PowerEdge™, PowerConnect™, and PowerVault™) Customer Care Large Corporate Accounts Global Customer Programs...
  • Page 150 E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Country Code: 353 Technical Support for portable XPS computers only City Code: 1 Technical Support for all other Dell computers U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K. only) Home User Customer Care Small Business Customer Care U.K. Customer Care (dial within U.K. only) Corporate Customer Care Corporate Customer Care (dial within U.K.
  • Page 151 Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (PDAs, projectors, printers, routers) Technical Support outside of Japan (PDAs,...
  • Page 152 Country Code: 853 Customer Service (Xiamen, China) Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China) Malaysia (Penang) Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 00 Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Country Code: 60 Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and City Code: 4 Electronics and Accessories)
  • Page 153 Netherlands (Amsterdam) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 Technical Support for portable XPS computers only Country Code: 31 Technical Support for all other Dell computers City Code: 20 Technical Support Fax Home/Small Business Customer Care Relational Customer Care Home/Small Business Sales...
  • Page 154 Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Nicaragua General Support Norway (Lysaker) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/no/no/emaildell/ Country Code: 47 Technical Support Relational Customer Care Home/Small Business Customer Care Switchboard Fax Switchboard Panama General Support...
  • Page 155 Singapore (Singapore) Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 005 Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) Country Code: 65 Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision) Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Slovakia (Prague) Website: support.euro.dell.com...
  • Page 156 Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Spain (Madrid) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/ Country Code: 34 Home and Small Business City Code: 91 Technical Support Customer Care Sales Switchboard Corporate Technical Support Customer Care...
  • Page 157 Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Thailand Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision) Country Code: 66 Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Corporate Sales...
  • Page 158 Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code U.K. (Bracknell) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 Customer Care website: support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred Accounts/PAD [1000+ employees]) Technical Support (direct and general)
  • Page 159 Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers Dell Sales Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers) Software and Peripherals Sales Spare Parts Sales Extended Service and Warranty Sales Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech-Impaired U.S. Virgin Islands General Support Venezuela General Support...
  • Page 160 Appendix...

  • Page 161: Index

    125 cover release latch, 73 opening, 76 Dell contacting, 141-142 support policy, 139 support website, 12 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 diagnostics Dell, 58 lights, 55 display. See monitor documentation end user license agreement, 10 ergonomics, 10...
  • Page 162 Graphics Dual Graphics, 38 hard drive activity light, 71 installing, 98 problems, 41 removing, 97 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 58 drives, RAID configuration, 21 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 headphone connector, 72 Help and Support Center, 12 help file Windows Help and Support...
  • Page 163 39 blue screen, 46 CD drive, 40 CD-RW drive, 41 computer crashes, 45-46 computer stops responding, 45 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 drives, 39 DVD drive, 40 e-mail, 41 error messages, 42 general, 44 hard drive, 41...
  • Page 164 Program Compatibility Wizard, 46 RAID configuring, 21 regulatory information, 10 reinstalling Windows XP , 64 ResourceCD, 61 Dell Diagnostics, 58 safety instructions, 10 SATA. See serial ATA Scalable Link Interface technology, 38 scanner problems, 51 screen. See monitor serial ATA, 97...
  • Page 165 warranty information, 10 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 61 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 12 Hyper-Threading, 37 Network Setup Wizard, 32 Program Compatibility Wizard, 46 reinstalling, 13, 64 scanner, 51 System Restore, 62 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 28...
  • Page 166 Index...

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