Dell XPS 600 Manuals

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Dell XPS 600 Owner's Manual (166 pages)

Dell Desktop computer Owner's Manual XPS 600

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.29 MB

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 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
- About Serial ATA Drives
  21
- About Your RAID Configuration
  21
- 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
2 Optimizing Performance

37
- Hyper-Threading
  37
- PCI Express Cards
  37
- NVIDIA SLI Dual Graphics Technology
  38
3 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
- 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
4 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
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  64
- Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
  64
  - Before You Begin
    64
  - Reinstalling Windows XP
    65
5 Removing and Installing Parts

69
- Before You Begin
  69
- 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
- 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
6 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 XPS 600 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 XPS 600 Service Manual (80 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.53 MB

Before You Begin
2
Getting Started
2
Recommended Tools
2
Before Working Inside Your Computer
2
Turning off Your Computer
2
Opening the Computer Cover
4
Technical Specifications
5
Advanced Troubleshooting
9
Power Lights
9
Diagnostic Lights
10
Beep Codes
11
System Messages
12
Entering the System Setup Program
14
System Setup Program Screens
14
System Setup Program Options
15
Option Settings
17
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
17
Boot Sequence
17
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
18
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
18
Clearing CMOS Settings
19
Front View
20
Back View
21
Removing and Installing Parts
24
Installing Memory
25
Removing Memory
27
General Installation Guidelines
40
Connecting Drive Cables
41
Removing a Hard Drive
41
Drive Interface Connectors
41
Installing a Hard Drive
43
Adding a Second Hard Drive
45
Removing a Floppy Drive
47
Installing a Floppy Drive
48
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
53
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
54
Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
56
Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
57
Removing the Processor
57
Installing the Processor
60
Removing the System Board
62
Replacing the System Board
63
Removing the Power Supply
64
Removing the Front Panel
65
Front LED Board
66
Technical Overview
74
Inside View of Your Computer
74
System Board Components
74
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
75
DC Power Connector P1
76
DC Power Connector P4
78

Dell XPS 600 Setup Manual (2 pages)

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1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

2 Optimizing Performance

3 Solving Problems

4 Advanced Troubleshooting

5 Removing and Installing Parts

6 Appendix

Index

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