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Dell DIMENSION XPS GEN 3 WHL User Manual

Dell DIMENSION XPS GEN 3 WHL User Manual (144 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 5.4 MB

Table of Contents

Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

13
2 Optimizing Performance

29
- Hyper-Threading
  29
- Overclocking
  29
- PCI Express Cards
  30
3 Solving Problems

31
- Troubleshooting Tips
  31
- Battery Problems
  31
- Drive Problems
  31
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems
    32
  - Hard Drive Problems
    33
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  33
- Error Messages
  34
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  35
- Keyboard Problems
  35
- Lockups and Software Problems
  36
- Memory Problems
  38
- Mouse Problems
  38
- Network Problems
  39
- Power Problems
  40
- Printer Problems
  41
- Scanner Problems
  41
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  42
  - No Sound from Speakers
    42
  - No Sound from Headphones
    43
- Video and Monitor Problems
  44
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    44
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    44
4 Advanced Troubleshooting

47
- Diagnostic Lights
  47
- Dell Diagnostics
  50
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    50
- Drivers
  53
  - What Is a Driver
    53
  - Identifying Drivers
    53
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    54
- Using Microsoft ® Windows ® XP System Restore
  55
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  57
- Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
  57
  - Before You Begin
    57
  - Reinstalling Windows XP
    58
5 Removing and Installing Parts

61
- Before You Begin
  61
- Front and Back View of the Computer
  63
  - Front View
    63
  - Front View (Doors Open)
    64
  - Back View
    65
- Opening the Computer Cover
  67
- Inside View of Your Computer
  68
- System Board Components
  69
- Memory
  70
  - Installing Memory
    71
  - Removing Memory
    73
- Cards
  73
  - PCI Cards
    74
  - PCI Express Cards
    77
- Drives
  82
  - General Installation Guidelines
    82
  - Connecting Drive Cables
    83
- Hard Drive
  84
  - Removing a Hard Drive
    84
  - Installing a Hard Drive
    85
  - Adding a Second Hard Drive
    88
- Floppy Drive
  89
  - Removing a Floppy Drive
    89
  - Installing a Floppy Drive
    90
- CD/DVD Drive
  92
  - Removing a CD/DVD Drive
    92
  - Installing a CD/DVD Drive
    93
- Processor Airflow Shroud
  96
  - Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
    96
  - Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
    97
- Processor
  97
  - Removing the Processor
    97
  - Installing the Processor
    100
- Front Panel
  102
  - Removing the Front Panel
    102
  - Replacing the Front Panel
    103
- Drive Door
  104
  - Removing the Drive Door
    104
  - Replacing the Drive Door
    105
- Battery
  107
  - Replacing the Battery
    107
- Closing the Computer Cover
  108
6 Appendix

109
- Specifications
  109
- System Setup
  113
  - Overview
    113
  - Entering System Setup
    114
  - System Setup Options
    115
  - Boot Sequence
    118
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  119
- Clearing CMOS Settings
  120
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  121
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    121
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    121
- Contacting Dell
  121
Index

139

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