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Dell XPS Gen 3 Owner's Manual (146 pages)
Dell XPS Gen 3: Owners Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 6.34 MB
Table of Contents
Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer
13
Opening the Drive Door
13
Changing the Backlight Color
13
Connecting Two Monitors
15
Connecting Two Monitors with VGA Connectors
15
Connecting One Monitor with a VGA Connector and One Monitor with a DVI Connector
16
Connecting a TV
16
Changing the Display Settings
17
About Serial ATA Drives
17
About Your RAID Configuration
17
RAID Level 0
18
RAID Level 1
18
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
19
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel(R) Option ROM Utility
20
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel(R) Application Accelerator
21
Transferring Information to a New Computer
25
Copying Cds and Dvds
26
How to Copy a CD or DVD
26
Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-Rws, DVD+Rs, and DVD+Rws
27
Helpful Tips
27
Network Setup Wizard
28
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
The Computer Does Not Start up
36
The Computer Stops Responding
36
A Program Stops Responding
36
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
37
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System
37
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
37
Other Software Problems
37
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
Creating a Restore Point
56
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
56
Undoing the Last System Restore
56
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
Recommended Tools
61
Turning off Your Computer
61
Before Working Inside Your Computer
62
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
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
121
Class a
122
Class B
122
FCC Identification Information
123
Contacting Dell
123
Index
141
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Dell XPS Gen 3 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
Opening the Drive Door
13
Changing the Backlight Color
13
Connecting Two Monitors
15
Connecting Two Monitors with VGA Connectors
15
Connecting One Monitor with a VGA Connector and One Monitor with a DVI Connector
16
Connecting a TV
16
Changing the Display Settings
17
About Serial ATA Drives
17
About Your RAID Configuration
17
RAID Level 0
18
RAID Level 1
18
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
19
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel(R) Option ROM Utility
20
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel(R) Application Accelerator
21
Transferring Information to a New Computer
25
Copying Cds and Dvds
26
How to Copy a CD or DVD
26
Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-Rws, DVD+Rs, and DVD+Rws
27
Helpful Tips
27
Network Setup Wizard
28
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
The Computer Does Not Start up
36
The Computer Stops Responding
36
A Program Stops Responding
36
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
37
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System
37
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
37
Other Software Problems
37
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
Creating a Restore Point
56
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
56
Undoing the Last System Restore
56
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
Recommended Tools
61
Turning off Your Computer
61
Before Working Inside Your Computer
62
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
Dell XPS Gen 3 Service Manual (51 pages)
Service Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 1.89 MB
Table of Contents
Advanced Troubleshooting
2
Power Lights
2
Diagnostic Lights
2
Beep Codes
3
System Messages
4
Before You Begin
6
Getting Started
6
Recommended Tools
6
Turning off Your Computer
6
Before Working Inside Your Computer
6
Opening the Computer Cover
8
Removing and Installing Parts
10
Installing Memory
11
Removing Memory
12
Installing a Pci Card
12
Removing a PCI Card
14
PCI Express Cards
14
Installing a PCI Express Card
15
Removing a PCI Express Card
17
General Installation Guidelines
18
Connecting Drive Cables
18
Drive Interface Connectors
18
Removing a Hard Drive
19
Installing a Hard Drive
20
Adding a Second Hard Drive
21
Floppy Drive
22
Removing a Floppy Drive
23
Installing a Floppy Drive
23
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
24
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
25
Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
26
Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
27
Removing the Processor
27
Installing the Processor
29
Removing the System Board
30
Replacing the System Board
31
Removing the Power Supply
32
Removing the Front Panel
33
Front LED Board
33
Replacing the Battery
36
Technical Specifications
38
Entering System Setup
41
System Setup Screens
41
System Setup Options
41
Option Settings
43
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
43
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
43
Boot Sequence
43
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
44
Clearing CMOS Settings
44
Technical Overview
46
Inside View of Your Computer
46
System Board Components
46
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
47
DC Power Connector P1
47
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Dell XPS Gen 3 Product Information Manual (2 pages)
Setup Diagram
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 1.37 MB
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