Document Outline

• Contents
• Finding Information
• About Your Computer
  • Front View (Tower Orientation)
  • Back View (Tower Orientation)
  • Front View (Desktop Orientation)
  • Back View (Desktop Orientation)
  • Back Panel Connectors
  • Specifications
• Advanced Features
  • LegacySelect Technology Control
  • Manageability
    • Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant
    • Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation
  • Power Management
• About RAID Configurations
  • Using RAID with Hard Drive Passwords
  • RAID Level 0
  • RAID Level 1
  • RAID Level 5
  • RAID Level 10 (1+0)
  • Configuring Your Computer for RAID
    • Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
    • Configuring Your Computer for RAID Using the Intel® RAID Option ROM Utility
    • Configuring Your Computer for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager
    • Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration
    • Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration
    • Migrating to a RAID Level 5 Configuration
    • Migrating to a RAID Level 10 Configuration
    • Creating a Spare Hard Drive
    • Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration
• Setting Up Your Computer
  • Changing Between Tower and Desktop Orientations
    • Switching From Tower to Desktop Orientation
    • Switching From Desktop to Tower Orientation
  • Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
  • Transferring Information to a New Computer
    • Microsoft® Windows® XP
    • Microsoft Windows Vista™
  • Power Protection Devices
    • Surge Protectors
    • Line Conditioners
    • Uninterruptible Power Supplies
• Securing Your Computer
  • Chassis Intrusion Detection
  • Security Cable Lock
  • Smart Cards and Fingerprint Readers
  • Passwords
    • About Passwords
    • Using a Primary (System) Password
    • Using an Administrator Password
    • Using a Hard Drive Password
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
    • Turning On and Activating TPM
  • Security Management Software
  • Computer Tracking Software
  • If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
• Cleaning Your Computer
  • Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
  • Mouse (Non-Optical)
  • Floppy Drive
  • CDs and DVDs
• System Setup
  • Entering System Setup
    • System Setup Screens
  • System Setup Options
  • Boot Sequence
    • Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
    • Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
• Clearing Passwords and CMOS Settings
  • Clearing Passwords
  • Clearing CMOS Settings
  • Flashing the BIOS
• Troubleshooting Tools
  • Power Lights
  • Diagnostic Lights
    • Diagnostic Light Codes During POST
  • Beep Codes
  • System Messages
  • Hardware Troubleshooter
  • Dell Diagnostics
    • When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    • Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
    • Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
• Troubleshooting
  • Battery Problems
  • Drive Problems
  • Optical drive problems
  • Problems writing to an optical drive
  • E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  • Error Messages
  • IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  • Keyboard Problems
  • Lockups and Software Problems
    • The computer does not start up
    • The computer stops responding
    • A program stops responding
    • A program crashes repeatedly
    • A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
    • A solid blue screen appears
    • Other software problems
  • Memory Problems
  • Mouse Problems
  • Network Problems
  • Power Problems
  • Printer Problems
  • Scanner Problems
  • Sound and Speaker Problems
    • No sound from speakers
    • No sound from headphones
  • Video and Monitor Problems
    • The screen is blank
    • The screen is difficult to read
    • 3D image quality is poor
    • Only part of the screen is readable
• Reinstalling Software
  • Drivers
    • What Is a Driver?
    • Identifying Drivers
    • Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
  • Restoring Your Operating System
    • Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
    • Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
    • Using the Operating System Media
• Adding and Replacing Parts
  • Before You Begin
    • Recommended Tools
    • Turning Off Your Computer
    • Before Working Inside Your Computer
  • Removing the Computer Cover
    • Inside View of Your Computer
    • System Board Components
    • Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
  • Removing the Front Panel
  • Chassis Intrusion Switch
    • Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
    • Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
    • Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector
  • Memory
    • Memory Overview
    • Removing a Memory Module
    • Installing a Memory Module
  • Cards
    • PCI Cards
    • PCI Express Cards
  • Drives
    • Tower Computer Drive Configurations
    • Desktop Computer Drive Configurations
    • About Metal Shields (Present in Some Drive Configurations)
    • General Installation Guidelines
  • Hard Drive
    • Removing a Hard Drive (Tower or Desktop Computer)
    • Installing a Hard Drive or Adding a Second Optional Hard Drive (Tower or Desktop Computer)
    • Removing an Optional Third Hard Drive (Tower Computer)
    • Installing an Optional Third Hard Drive (Tower Computer)
    • Removing an Optional Fourth SATA Hard Drive (Tower Computer)
    • Installing an Optional Fourth Hard Drive (Tower Computer)
    • Removing an Optional Third Hard Drive (Desktop Computer)
    • Installing an Optional Third Hard Drive (Desktop Computer)
    • Installing an Additional Fan
  • Drive Panel
    • Removing the Drive Panel (Tower Computer)
    • Replacing the Drive Panel (Tower Computer)
    • Removing the Drive Panel (Desktop Computer)
    • Replacing the Drive Panel (Desktop Computer)
    • Removing a Drive-Panel Insert
    • Installing a Drive-Panel Insert
  • Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader
    • Removing a Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader (Tower Computer)
    • Installing a Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader (Tower Computer)
    • Removing a Floppy Drive or a Media Card Reader (Desktop Computer)
    • Installing a Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader (Desktop Computer)
  • Optical Drive
    • Removing an Optical Drive (Tower Computer)
    • Installing an Optical Drive (Tower Computer)
    • Removing an Optical Drive (Desktop Computer)
    • Installing an Optical Drive (Desktop Computer)
  • Installing the Optional Speaker
  • Processor
    • Removing the Processor
    • Replacing the Processor
  • Battery
    • About the Battery
    • Removing the Battery
    • Replacing the Battery
  • I/O Panel
    • I/O-Panel Components
    • Removing the I/O Panel
    • Replacing the I/O Panel
  • Power Supply
    • Removing the Power Supply
    • Replacing the Power Supply
  • System Board
    • Removing the System Board
    • Replacing the System Board
  • Replacing the Front Panel
  • Replacing the Computer Cover
• Getting Help
  • Obtaining Assistance
    • Technical Support and Customer Service
    • DellConnect
    • Online Services
    • AutoTech Service
    • Automated Order-Status Service
  • Problems With Your Order
  • Product Information
  • Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  • Before You Call
  • Contacting Dell
• Appendix
  • FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
    • FCC Class B
  • Macrovision Product Notice
• Glossary