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Dell XPS 710 Owner's Manual (182 pages)

Dell XPS 710: Owners Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 28.07 MB

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

13
- Front and Back View of the Computer
  13
  - Front View
    13
  - Front I/O Connectors
    15
  - Back View
    16
  - Back I/O Connectors
    17
- Attaching the Computer Stand
  18
- Connecting Monitors
  20
- About Your RAID Configuration
  25
- Playing Cds and Dvds
  32
  - Playing a CD or DVD
    32
  - Adjusting the Volume
    33
  - Adjusting the Picture
    33
- Copying Cds and Dvds
  34
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    34
  - Using Blank Cds and Dvds
    34
  - Helpful Tips
    35
- Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
  36
- Network Setup Wizard
  38
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  38
- Power Management
  39
  - Overview
    39
  - Standby Mode
    39
  - Hibernate Mode
    40
  - Power Options Properties
    40
2 Optimizing Performance

43
3 Solving Problems

45
- Troubleshooting Tips
  45
- Battery Problems
  45
- Drive Problems
  45
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems
    46
  - Hard Drive Problems
    47
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  47
- Error Messages
  48
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  49
- Keyboard Problems
  50
- Lockups and Software Problems
  50
- Memory Problems
  52
- Mouse Problems
  53
- Network Problems
  53
- Power Problems
  54
- Printer Problems
  55
- Scanner Problems
  56
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  56
  - No Sound from Speakers
    57
  - No Sound from Headphones
    57
- Video and Monitor Problems
  58
4 Advanced Troubleshooting

61
- Diagnostic Lights
  61
- Dell Diagnostics
  64
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    64
- Drivers
  67
  - What Is a Driver
    67
  - Identifying Drivers
    67
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    67
- Using Microsoft ® Windows ® XP System Restore
  69
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  71
- Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
  71
  - Before You Begin
    71
  - Reinstalling Windows XP
    72
5 Removing and Installing Parts

75
- Before You Begin
  75
  - Recommended Tools
    75
  - Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer
    75
- Removing the Computer Cover
  76
  - Inside View of Your Computer
    78
  - System Board Components
    79
- Memory
  80
  - DDR2 Memory Overview
    80
  - Addressing Memory Configurations
    82
  - Installing Memory
    82
  - Removing Memory
    84
- Cards
  84
- Drives
  97
  - About Serial ATA Drives
    98
  - General Drive Installation Guidelines
    98
- Hard Drive
  99
  - Removing a Hard Drive
    99
  - Installing a Hard Drive
    101
- Drive Panel
  104
  - Removing the Drive Panel
    105
  - Replacing the Drive Panel
    106
- Floppy Drive
  106
  - Removing a Floppy Drive
    106
  - Installing a Floppy Drive
    108
- Media Card Reader
  110
  - Removing a Media Card Reader
    110
  - Installing a Media Card Reader
    112
- CD/DVD Drive
  114
  - Removing a CD/DVD Drive
    114
  - Installing a CD/DVD Drive
    116
- Liquid Cooling Assembly
  119
  - Removing the Liquid Cooling Assembly
    119
  - Installing the Liquid Cooling Assembly
    121
- Processor
  122
  - Removing the Processor
    122
  - Installing the Processor
    123
- Battery
  125
  - Replacing the Battery
    125
- Removing the Computer Stand
  126
- Replacing the Computer Cover
  127
6 Appendix

129
- Specifications
  129
- System Setup
  134
  - Overview
    134
  - Entering System Setup
    134
  - System Setup Options
    135
  - Boot Sequence
    140
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  142
- Clearing CMOS Settings
  143
- Cleaning Your Computer
  143
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
    143
  - Mouse
    144
  - Floppy Drive
    144
  - Cds and Dvds
    144
- Dell Hardware Warranty Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  145
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    145
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    145
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  145
  - Class a
    146
  - Class B
    146
  - FCC Identification Information
    147
- Contacting Dell
  147
Glossary

169
Index

179

Dell XPS 710 Owner's Manual (106 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.06 MB

Abbreviations and Acronyms
1
Specifications
2
Entering System Setup
5
System Setup Screens
5
System Setup Options
6
Option Settings
10
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
10
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
10
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
10
Clearing CMOS Settings
11
Cleaning Your Computer
12
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
12
Cds and Dvds
12
Dell Hardware Warranty Support Policy (U.S. Only)
13
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
13
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
13
Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)
13
FCC Identification Information
14
Contacting Dell
14
Finding Information
24
Removing and Installing Parts
35
Before You Begin
35
Recommended Tools
35
Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer
35
Removing the Computer Cover
36
Inside View of Your Computer
36
System Board Components
37
DDR2 Memory Overview
38
Addressing Memory Configurations
39
Installing Memory
39
Removing Memory
40
Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards
41
Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
42
Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration
44
Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration
46
Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings
48
About Serial ATA Drives
48
General Drive Installation Guidelines
49
Removing a Hard Drive
49
Installing a Hard Drive
50
Removing the Drive Panel
52
Replacing the Drive Panel
53
Removing a Floppy Drive
53
Installing a Floppy Drive
54
Removing a Media Card Reader
55
Installing a Media Card Reader
56
CD/DVD Drive
57
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
58
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
59
Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
60
Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
61
Removing the Processor
61
Installing the Processor
62
Replacing the Battery
63
Removing the Computer Stand
64
Replacing the Computer Cover
64
Optimizing Performance
66
Understanding PCI Express Cards
66
Understanding Dual Graphics Technology
66
Understanding CPU Over-Clocking
66
Setting up and Using Your Computer
67
Front and Back View of the Computer
67
Front View
67
Front I/O Connectors
68
Back View
68
Back I/O Connectors
69
Attaching the Computer Stand
70
Connecting a Monitor (Without an Adapter)
71
Connecting Monitors
71
Connecting a Monitor (with an Adapter)
72
Connecting a Monitor in a Dual Graphics Card Configuration
72
Connecting Two or more Monitors
73
Connecting a Tv
73
Changing the Display Settings to Support Two or more Monitors
74
About Your RAID Configuration
74
RAID Level 0 Configuration
74
RAID Level 1 Configuration
75
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
75
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
75
Using the Nvidia Mediashield ROM Utility
76
Using Nvidia Mediashield
76
Creating a RAID Array
77
Deleting a RAID Array
77
Converting from One RAID Configuration to Another RAID Configuration
77
Rebuilding a RAID Configuration
78
Playing Cds and Dvds
78
Adjusting the Volume
79
Copying Cds and Dvds
80
How to Copy a CD or DVD
80
Using Blank Cds and Dvds
80
Helpful Tips
81
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
81
Network Setup Wizard
82
Transferring Information to a New Computer
82
Power Management
83
Standby Mode
83
Hibernate Mode
84
Power Options Properties
84
Power Schemes Tab
84
Advanced Tab
85
Hibernate Tab
85
Solving Problems
86
Troubleshooting Tips
86
Battery Problems
86
Drive Problems
86
CD and DVD Drive Problems
87
Hard Drive Problems
87
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
87
Error Messages
88
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
89
Keyboard Problems
89
Lockups and Software Problems
89
The Computer Does Not Start up
89
The Computer Stops Responding
89
A Program Stops Responding
90
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
90
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System
90
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
90
Other Software Problems
90
Memory Problems
91
Mouse Problems
91
Network Problems
91
Power Problems
92
Printer Problems
92
Scanner Problems
93
Sound and Speaker Problems
94
No Sound from Speakers
94
No Sound from Headphones
94
Video and Monitor Problems
94
The Screen Is Blank
94
The Screen Is Difficult to Read
95
The Image Quality Is Poor
95
Advanced Troubleshooting
97
Diagnostic Lights
97
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
98
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive
98
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD
98
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
99
What Is a Driver
100
Identifying Drivers
100
Reinstalling Drivers
100
Using Windows Xp Device Driver Rollback
100
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
101
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
101
Using Microsoft Windows Xp System Restore
102
Creating a Restore Point
102
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
102
Undoing the Last System Restore
102
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
103
Reinstalling Windows Xp
103
Booting from the Operating System CD
103
Windows XP Setup
104

Dell XPS 710 Service Manual (67 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.61 MB

Front View
2
Front I/O Connectors
3
Back View
3
Back I/O Connectors
4
Power Lights
6
Diagnostic Lights
6
Advanced Troubleshooting
6
Beep Codes
7
System Messages
8
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
9
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive
9
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD
9
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
10
Before You Begin
12
Getting Started
12
Recommended Tools
12
Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer
12
Removing the Computer Cover
14
Replacing the Computer Cover
15
Removing and Installing Parts
16
Inside View of Your Computer
17
System Board Components
18
DDR2 Memory Overview
19
Addressing Memory Configurations
20
Installing Memory
20
Removing Memory
21
Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards
22
Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
23
Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration
25
Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration
27
Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings
29
About Serial ATA Drives
29
General Drive Installation Guidelines
30
Removing a Hard Drive
30
Installing a Hard Drive
31
Removing the Drive Panel
33
Replacing the Drive Panel
34
Removing a Floppy Drive
34
Installing a Floppy Drive
35
Removing a Media Card Reader
36
Installing a Media Card Reader
37
CD/DVD Drive
38
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
39
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
40
Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
41
Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
42
Removing the Processor
42
Installing the Processor
43
Replacing the Battery
44
Removing the Computer Stand
45
Technical Specifications
47
Entering System Setup
51
System Setup Screens
51
System Setup Options
52
Option Settings
56
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
56
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
56
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
56
Clearing CMOS Settings
57
Technical Overview
59
Inside View of Your Computer
59
System Board Components
59
Power Supply (PSU) DC Connector Pin Assignments
60
DC Power Connector P1
61
DC Power Connector P2
62
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
66

Dell XPS 710 Quick Setup Manual (2 pages)

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Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.15 MB

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Table of Contents

1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

2 Optimizing Performance

3 Solving Problems

4 Advanced Troubleshooting

5 Removing and Installing Parts

6 Appendix

Glossary

Index

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