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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

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

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 I/O Connectors68

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

Using A Media Card Reader (Optional)81

Network Setup Wizard82

Transferring Information To A New Computer82

Power Management83

Hibernate Mode84

Power Options Properties84

Power Schemes Tab84

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

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