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Dell Precision WHL Owner's Manual (166 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.65 MB

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
Setting up and Using Your Computer
15
Opening the Drive Door
15
Changing the Front-Panel Light Color
15
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
17
Connecting Monitors
18
Connecting a Monitor to a PCI Express Graphics Card Dual Configuration
18
Connecting Two Monitors
18
Connecting a TV
20
Changing the Display Settings to Support Two Monitors
20
About Serial ATA Drives
21
About Your RAID Configuration
21
RAID Level 0 Configuration
21
RAID Level 1 Configuration
22
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
23
Creating an Array Using the Nvidia Mediashield ROM Utility
23
Using Nvidia Mediashield
24
Transferring Information to a New Computer
27
Playing Cds and Dvds
28
Playing a CD or DVD
28
Adjusting the Volume
29
Adjusting the Picture
30
Copying Cds and Dvds
30
How to Copy a CD or DVD
30
Using Blank Cds and Dvds
31
Helpful Tips
32
Network Setup Wizard
32
Power Management
33
Overview
33
Standby Mode
33
Hibernate Mode
33
Power Options Properties
34
Optimizing Performance
37
Hyper-Threading
37
PCI Express Cards
37
NVIDIA SLI Dual Graphics Technology
38
Solving Problems
39
Troubleshooting Tips
39
Battery Problems
39
Drive Problems
39
CD and DVD Drive Problems
40
Hard Drive Problems
41
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
41
Error Messages
42
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
43
Keyboard Problems
44
Lockups and Software Problems
44
The Computer Does Not Start up
45
The Computer Stops Responding
45
A Program Stops Responding
45
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
45
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System
46
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
46
Other Software Problems
46
Memory Problems
47
Mouse Problems
47
Network Problems
48
Power Problems
49
Printer Problems
50
Scanner Problems
51
Sound and Speaker Problems
51
No Sound from Speakers
51
No Sound from Headphones
52
Video and Monitor Problems
53
If the Screen Is Blank
53
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
53
If 3-D Image Quality Is Poor
54
Advanced Troubleshooting
55
Diagnostic Lights
55
Dell Diagnostics
58
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
58
Drivers
60
What Is a Driver
60
Identifying Drivers
60
Reinstalling Drivers
61
Using Microsoft ® Windows ® XP System Restore
62
Creating a Restore Point
63
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
63
Undoing the Last System Restore
63
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
64
Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
64
Before You Begin
64
Reinstalling Windows XP
65
Removing and Installing Parts
69
Before You Begin
69
Recommended Tools
69
Turning off Your Computer
69
Before Working Inside Your Computer
70
Front and Back View of the Computer
71
Front View
71
Front View (Doors Open)
72
Back View
73
Opening the Computer Cover
76
Inside View of Your Computer
77
System Board Components
78
Memory
79
Addressing Memory Configurations
80
Installing Memory
80
Removing Memory
82
Cards
82
Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration
84
Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration
86
Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards
89
Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
91
Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings
94
Drives
95
General Installation Guidelines
95
Connecting Drive Cables
96
Hard Drive
97
Removing a Hard Drive
97
Installing a Hard Drive
98
Floppy Drive
101
Removing a Floppy Drive
101
Installing a Floppy Drive
103
Media Card Reader
105
Removing a Media Card Reader
105
Installing a Media Card Reader
106
CD/DVD Drive
108
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
109
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
110
Processor Airflow Shroud
112
Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
112
Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
113
Processor
113
Removing the Processor
113
Installing the Processor
117
Front Panel
120
Removing the Front Panel
120
Replacing the Front Panel
120
Drive Door
121
Removing the Drive Door
121
Replacing the Drive Door
122
Battery
124
Replacing the Battery
124
Closing the Computer Cover
125
Appendix
127
Specifications
127
System Setup
131
Overview
131
Entering System Setup
131
System Setup Options
132
Boot Sequence
136
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
137
Clearing CMOS Settings
138
Cleaning Your Computer
139
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
139
Mouse
139
Floppy Drive
139
Cds and Dvds
140
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
140
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
140
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
141
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
141
Class a
141
Class B
142
FCC Identification Information
142
Contacting Dell
142
Index
161

Dell Precision WHL Owner's Manual (154 pages)

Dell Desktop Computer Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 5.55 MB

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

13
- Opening the Drive Door
  13
- Changing the Front-Panel Light Color
  14
- Connecting Two Monitors
  15
- About Serial ATA Drives
  17
- About Your RAID Configuration
  17
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  25
- Playing Cds and Movies
  26
  - Playing a CD or DVD
    26
  - Adjusting the Volume
    28
  - Adjusting the Picture
    28
- Copying Cds and Dvds
  28
- Network Setup Wizard
  30
- Power Management
  31
  - Overview
    31
  - Standby Mode
    31
  - Hibernate Mode
    31
  - Power Options Properties
    32
2 Optimizing Performance

35
- Hyper-Threading
  35
- Overclocking
  35
- PCI Express Cards
  36
3 Solving Problems

37
- Troubleshooting Tips
  37
- Battery Problems
  37
- Drive Problems
  37
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems
    38
  - Hard Drive Problems
    39
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  39
- Error Messages
  40
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  41
- Keyboard Problems
  41
- Lockups and Software Problems
  42
- Memory Problems
  44
- Mouse Problems
  44
- Network Problems
  45
- Power Problems
  46
- Printer Problems
  47
- Scanner Problems
  47
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  48
  - No Sound from Speakers
    48
  - No Sound from Headphones
    49
- Video and Monitor Problems
  50
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    50
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    50
4 Advanced Troubleshooting

53
- Diagnostic Lights
  53
- Dell Diagnostics
  56
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    56
- Drivers
  59
  - What Is a Driver
    59
  - Identifying Drivers
    59
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    60
- Using Microsoft ® Windows ® XP System Restore
  61
- Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
  63
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  64
- Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
  64
  - Before You Begin
    64
  - Reinstalling Windows XP
    65
5 Removing and Installing Parts

67
- Before You Begin
  67
- Front and Back View of the Computer
  69
  - Front View
    69
  - Front View (Doors Open)
    70
  - Back View
    71
- Opening the Computer Cover
  73
- Inside View of Your Computer
  74
- System Board Components
  75
- Memory
  76
  - Installing Memory
    77
  - Removing Memory
    79
- Cards
  79
  - PCI Cards
    80
  - PCI Express Cards
    83
- Drives
  88
  - General Installation Guidelines
    88
  - Connecting Drive Cables
    89
- Hard Drive
  90
  - Removing a Hard Drive
    90
  - Installing a Hard Drive
    91
  - Adding a Second Hard Drive
    94
- Floppy Drive
  95
  - Removing a Floppy Drive
    96
  - Installing a Floppy Drive
    96
- CD/DVD Drive
  98
  - Removing a CD/DVD Drive
    98
  - Installing a CD/DVD Drive
    99
- Processor Airflow Shroud
  102
  - Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
    102
  - Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
    103
- Processor
  103
  - Removing the Processor
    103
  - Installing the Processor
    106
- Front Panel
  108
  - Removing the Front Panel
    108
  - Replacing the Front Panel
    109
- Drive Door
  110
  - Removing the Drive Door
    110
  - Replacing the Drive Door
    111
- Battery
  113
  - Replacing the Battery
    113
- Closing the Computer Cover
  114
6 Appendix

115
- Specifications
  115
- System Setup
  119
  - Overview
    119
  - Entering System Setup
    120
  - System Setup Options
    121
  - Boot Sequence
    124
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  126
- Clearing CMOS Settings
  127
- Cleaning Your Computer
  127
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
    127
  - Mouse
    128
  - Floppy Drive
    128
  - Cds and Dvds
    128
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  129
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    129
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    129
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  129
  - Class a
    130
  - Class B
    130
  - FCC Identification Information
    131
- Contacting Dell
  131
Index

149

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