User Manuals: Dell XPS 720 H2C Desktop Computer

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Dell XPS 720 H2C Owner's Manual (220 pages)

Dell XPS 720: Owners Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 15 MB

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

13
2 Optimizing for Greater Performance

49
- Understanding Dual-Graphics Technology
  49
- Understanding CPU Overclocking
  49
3 Dell™ Quickset

51
4 Troubleshooting

53
- Solving Problems
  53
  - Battery Problems
    53
  - Drive Problems
    53
  - E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
    55
  - Error Messages
    56
  - IEEE 1394 Device Problems
    57
  - Keyboard Problems
    57
  - Lockups and Software Problems
    58
  - Memory Problems
    59
  - Mouse Problems
    60
  - Network Problems
    60
  - Power Problems
    61
  - Printer Problems
    61
  - Scanner Problems
    62
  - Sound and Speaker Problems
    63
  - Video and Monitor Problems
    63
- Power Lights
  65
- Diagnostic Lights
  66
- Beep Codes
  69
- System Messages
  70
- Dell Diagnostics
  72
- Drivers
  75
- Restoring Your Operating System
  78
5 Removing and Installing Parts

85
- Before You Begin
  85
  - Recommended Tools
    85
  - Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer
    85
- Removing the Computer Cover
  86
  - Inside View of Your Computer
    88
  - System Board Components
    89
- Memory
  90
  - DDR2 Memory Overview
    90
  - Addressing Memory Configurations
    91
  - Installing Memory
    92
  - Removing Memory
    93
- Cards
  94
- Drives
  106
  - About Serial ATA Drives
    107
  - General Drive Installation Guidelines
    107
- Hard Drive
  108
  - Removing a Hard Drive
    108
  - Installing a Hard Drive
    110
- Drive Panel
  113
  - Removing the Drive Panel
    113
  - Replacing the Drive Panel
    114
- Floppy Drive
  115
  - Removing a Floppy Drive
    115
  - Installing a Floppy Drive
    117
- Media Card Reader
  119
  - Removing a Media Card Reader
    119
  - Installing a Media Card Reader
    121
- Optical Drive
  123
  - Removing an Optical Drive
    123
  - Installing an Optical Drive
    125
- Liquid Cooling Assembly
  128
- Processor
  132
  - Removing the Processor
    132
  - Installing the Processor
    133
- Fans
  135
  - Removing the Card Fan
    135
  - Installing the Card Fan
    137
  - Removing the Optional Hard Drive Fan
    138
  - Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan
    139
- System Board
  140
  - Removing the System Board
    140
  - Installing the System Board
    141
- Power Supply
  142
- Front I/O Panel
  156
  - Front I/O-Panel Components
    156
  - Removing the Front I/O Panel
    157
  - Installing the I/O Panel
    158
- Battery
  158
  - Replacing the Battery
    158
- Removing the Computer Stand
  159
- Replacing the Computer Cover
  160
6 Appendix

163
- Specifications
  163
- System Setup
  168
  - Overview
    168
  - Entering System Setup
    168
  - System Setup Options
    169
  - Boot Sequence
    175
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  176
- Clearing CMOS Settings
  177
- Cleaning Your Computer
  178
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
    178
  - Mouse
    178
  - Floppy Drive
    179
  - Cds and Dvds
    179
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  179
  - Class a
    180
  - Class B
    180
  - FCC Identification Information
    180
- Contacting Dell
  181
Glossary

205
Index

215

Dell XPS 720 H2C Owner's Manual (125 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 4 MB

Specifications
2
Entering System Setup
5
System Setup Options
5
System Setup Screens
5
Option Settings
10
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
10
Boot Sequence
10
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
11
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
11
Clearing CMOS Settings
12
Cleaning Your Computer
12
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
12
Cds and Dvds
13
Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)
13
Floppy Drive
13
FCC Identification Information
14
Contacting Dell
14
Finding Information
25
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
43
Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration
45
Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings
47
About Serial ATA Drives
48
General Drive Installation Guidelines
48
Removing a Hard Drive
48
Installing a Hard Drive
50
Removing the Drive Panel
51
Replacing the Drive Panel
52
Removing a Floppy Drive
52
Installing a Floppy Drive
53
Removing a Media Card Reader
54
Installing a Media Card Reader
55
Optical Drive
56
Removing an Optical Drive
57
Installing an Optical Drive
58
Safety Instructions for Liquid Cooling Assembly
59
Removing the Liquid Cooling Assembly
59
Installing the Liquid Cooling Assembly
61
Removing the Processor
61
Installing the Processor
62
Removing the Card Fan
63
Installing the Card Fan
64
Removing the Optional Hard Drive Fan
65
Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan
65
Removing the System Board
65
Installing the System Board
66
Power Supply (PSU) DC Connector Pin Assignments
67
DC Power Connector P1
68
DC Power Connector P2
69
Removing the Power Supply
72
Installing the Power Supply
73
Front I/O-Panel Components
74
Removing the Front I/O Panel
74
Installing the I/O Panel
75
Replacing the Battery
76
Removing the Computer Stand
76
Replacing the Computer Cover
77
Optimizing for Greater Performance
79
Understanding Dual-Graphics Technology
79
Understanding CPU Overclocking
79
Dell™ Quickset
80
Setting up and Using Your Computer
81
Front and Back View of the Computer
81
Front View
81
Front I/O Connectors
82
Back View
82
Back I/O Connectors
83
Attaching the Computer Stand
84
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
85
Connecting Monitors
86
Connecting a Monitor (Without an Adapter)
87
Connecting a Monitor (with an Adapter)
87
Connecting a Monitor in a Dual Graphics Card Configuration
88
Connecting Two or more Monitors
89
Connecting a Tv
89
Changing the Display Settings to Support Two or more Monitors
90
About Your RAID Configuration
90
RAID Level 0 Configuration
90
RAID Level 0+1 Configuration
91
RAID Level 5 Configuration
91
Raid Level 1 Configuration
91
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
92
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
92
Using the NVIDIA Mediashield ROM Utility
92
Using NVIDIA Mediashield
93
Creating a RAID Array
93
Deleting a RAID Array
94
Converting from One RAID Configuration to Another RAID Configuration
94
Rebuilding a RAID Configuration
95
Using Multimedia
95
Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-Ray Disc™ (BD) Media
96
Helpful Tips
97
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
98
Network Setup Wizard
99
Transferring Information to a New Computer
99
Power Management Options in Windows XP
100
Standby Mode
100
Hibernate Mode
100
Power Options Properties
101
Power Schemes Tab
101
Advanced Tab
101
Hibernate Tab
101
Power Management Options in Windows Vista
102
Sleep Mode
102
Configuring Power Management Settings
102
Troubleshooting
103
Solving Problems
103
Battery Problems
103
Drive Problems
103
Problems Writing to an Optical Drive
104
Hard Drive Problems
104
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
104
Optical Drive Problems
104
Error Messages
105
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
106
Keyboard Problems
106
Lockups and Software Problems
107
The Computer Does Not Start up
107
The Computer Stops Responding
107
A Program Stops Responding
107
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
107
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System
107
Memory Problems
108
Mouse Problems
108
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
108
Other Software Problems
108
Network Problems
109
Power Problems
109
Printer Problems
110
Scanner Problems
110
Sound and Speaker Problems
111
No Sound from Speakers
111
No Sound from Headphones
111
Video and Monitor Problems
112
The Screen Is Blank
112
The Screen Is Difficult to Read
112
D Image Quality Is Poor
112
Power Lights
113
Diagnostic Lights
113
Beep Codes
114
System Messages
115
When to Use Dell Diagnostics
116
Starting Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive
116
Starting Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media
116
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
117
What Is a Driver
118
Identifying Drivers
118
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
118
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
118
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
119
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
119
Restoring Your Operating System
120
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
120
Starting System Restore
120
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
121
Undoing the Last System Restore
121
Enabling System Restore
121
Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore
122
Using the Operating System Media
123
Reinstalling Windows Xp or Windows Vista
123
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
124

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Dell XPS 720 H2C Owner's Manual (220 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

2 Optimizing for Greater Performance

3 Dell™ Quickset

4 Troubleshooting

5 Removing and Installing Parts

6 Appendix

Glossary

Index

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