Table Of Contents - Dell XPS 710 Owner's Manual

Table Of Contents

Abbreviations And Acronyms1
Specifications2
Entering System Setup5
System Setup Screens5
System Setup Options6
Option Settings10
Changing Boot Sequence For The Current Boot10
Clearing Forgotten Passwords10
Changing Boot Sequence For Future Boots10
Clearing Cmos Settings11
Cleaning Your Computer12
Computer, Keyboard, And Monitor12
Cds And Dvds12
Dell Hardware Warranty Support Policy (U.s. Only)13
Definition Of "Dell-Installed" Software And Peripherals13
Definition Of "Third-Party" Software And Peripherals13
Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)13
Fcc Identification Information14
Contacting Dell14
Finding Information24
Removing And Installing Parts35
Before You Begin35
Recommended Tools35
Preparing To Work Inside Your Computer35
Removing The Computer Cover36
Inside View Of Your Computer36
System Board Components37
Ddr2 Memory Overview38
Addressing Memory Configurations39
Installing Memory39
Removing Memory40
Removing Pci And Pci Express Cards41
Installing Pci And Pci Express Cards42
Removing A Pci Express Graphics Card From A Dual Configuration44
Installing A Pci Express Graphics Card In A Dual Configuration46
Network Adapter And Sound Card Settings48
About Serial Ata Drives48
General Drive Installation Guidelines49
Removing A Hard Drive49
Installing A Hard Drive50
Removing The Drive Panel52
Replacing The Drive Panel53
Removing A Floppy Drive53
Installing A Floppy Drive54
Removing A Media Card Reader55
Installing A Media Card Reader56
Cd/Dvd Drive57
Removing A Cd/Dvd Drive58
Installing A Cd/Dvd Drive59
Removing The Processor Airflow Shroud60
Installing The Processor Airflow Shroud61
Removing The Processor61
Installing The Processor62
Replacing The Battery63
Removing The Computer Stand64
Replacing The Computer Cover64
Optimizing Performance66
Understanding Pci Express Cards66
Understanding Dual Graphics Technology66
Understanding Cpu Over-Clocking66
Setting Up And Using Your Computer67
Front And Back View Of The Computer67
Front View67
Front I/O Connectors68
Back View68
Back I/O Connectors69
Attaching The Computer Stand70
Connecting A Monitor (Without An Adapter)71
Connecting Monitors71
Connecting A Monitor (With An Adapter)72
Connecting A Monitor In A Dual Graphics Card Configuration72
Connecting Two Or More Monitors73
Connecting A Tv73
Changing The Display Settings To Support Two Or More Monitors74
About Your Raid Configuration74
Raid Level 0 Configuration74
Raid Level 1 Configuration75
Configuring Your Hard Drives For Raid75
Setting Your Computer To Raid-Enabled Mode75
Using The Nvidia Mediashield Rom Utility76
Using Nvidia Mediashield76
Creating A Raid Array77
Deleting A Raid Array77
Converting From One Raid Configuration To Another Raid Configuration77
Rebuilding A Raid Configuration78
Playing Cds And Dvds78
Adjusting The Volume79
Copying Cds And Dvds80
How To Copy A Cd Or Dvd80
Using Blank Cds And Dvds80
Helpful Tips81
Using A Media Card Reader (Optional)81
Network Setup Wizard82
Transferring Information To A New Computer82
Power Management83
Standby Mode83
Hibernate Mode84
Power Options Properties84
Power Schemes Tab84
Advanced Tab85
Hibernate Tab85
Solving Problems86
Troubleshooting Tips86
Battery Problems86
Drive Problems86
Cd And Dvd Drive Problems87
Hard Drive Problems87
E-Mail, Modem, And Internet Problems87
Error Messages88
Ieee 1394 Device Problems89
Keyboard Problems89
Lockups And Software Problems89
The Computer Does Not Start Up89
The Computer Stops Responding89
A Program Stops Responding90
A Program Crashes Repeatedly90
A Program Is Designed For An Earlier Windows Operating System90
A Solid Blue Screen Appears90
Other Software Problems90
Memory Problems91
Mouse Problems91
Network Problems91
Power Problems92
Printer Problems92
Scanner Problems93
Sound And Speaker Problems94
No Sound From Speakers94
No Sound From Headphones94
Video And Monitor Problems94
The Screen Is Blank94
The Screen Is Difficult To Read95
The Image Quality Is Poor95
Advanced Troubleshooting97
Diagnostic Lights97
When To Use The Dell Diagnostics98
Starting The Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive98
Starting The Dell Diagnostics From The Drivers And Utilities Cd98
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu99
What Is A Driver100
Identifying Drivers100
Reinstalling Drivers100
Using Windows Xp Device Driver Rollback100
Using The Drivers And Utilities Cd101
Manually Reinstalling Drivers101
Using Microsoft Windows Xp System Restore102
Creating A Restore Point102
Restoring The Computer To An Earlier Operating State102
Undoing The Last System Restore102
Resolving Software And Hardware Incompatibilities103
Reinstalling Windows Xp103
Booting From The Operating System Cd103
Windows Xp Setup104