Document Outline

• Contents
  • Finding Information
• Setting Up and Using Your Computer
  • Opening the Drive Door
  • Changing the Front-Panel Light Color
  • Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
  • Connecting Monitors
    • Connecting a Monitor to a PCI Express Graphics Card Dual Configuration
    • Connecting Two Monitors
    • Connecting a TV
    • Changing the Display Settings to Support Two Monitors
  • About Serial ATA Drives
  • About Your RAID Configuration
    • RAID Level 0 Configuration
    • RAID Level 1 Configuration
    • Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
    • Creating an Array using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility
    • Using Nvidia MediaShield
  • Transferring Information to a New Computer
  • Playing CDs and DVDs
    • Playing a CD or DVD
    • Adjusting the Volume
    • Adjusting the Picture
  • Copying CDs and DVDs
    • How to Copy a CD or DVD
    • Using Blank CDs and DVDs
    • Helpful Tips
  • Network Setup Wizard
  • Power Management
    • Overview
    • Standby Mode
    • Hibernate Mode
    • Power Options Properties
• Optimizing Performance
  • Hyper-Threading
  • PCI Express Cards
  • NVIDIA SLI Dual Graphics Technology
• Solving Problems
  • Troubleshooting Tips
  • Battery Problems
  • Drive Problems
    • CD and DVD drive problems
    • Hard drive problems
  • 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
    • If the screen is blank
    • If the screen is difficult to read
    • If 3-D image quality is poor
• Advanced Troubleshooting
  • Diagnostic Lights
  • Dell Diagnostics
    • When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
  • Drivers
    • What Is a Driver?
    • Identifying Drivers
    • Reinstalling Drivers
  • Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore
    • Creating a Restore Point
    • Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
    • Undoing the Last System Restore
  • Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  • Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
    • Before You Begin
    • Reinstalling Windows XP
• Removing and Installing Parts
  • Before You Begin
    • Recommended Tools
    • Turning Off Your Computer
    • Before Working Inside Your Computer
  • Front and Back View of the Computer
    • Front View
    • Front View (Doors Open)
    • Back View
  • Opening the Computer Cover
  • Inside View of Your Computer
  • System Board Components
  • Memory
    • Addressing Memory Configurations
    • Installing Memory
    • Removing Memory
  • Cards
    • Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration
    • Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration
    • Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards
    • Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
    • Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings
  • Drives
    • General Installation Guidelines
    • Connecting Drive Cables
  • Hard Drive
    • Removing a Hard Drive
    • Installing a Hard Drive
  • Floppy Drive
    • Removing a Floppy Drive
    • Installing a Floppy Drive
  • Media Card Reader
    • Removing a Media Card Reader
    • Installing a Media Card Reader
  • CD/DVD Drive
    • Removing a CD/DVD Drive
    • Installing a CD/DVD Drive
  • Processor Airflow Shroud
    • Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
    • Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
  • Processor
    • Removing the Processor
    • Installing the Processor
  • Front Panel
    • Removing the Front Panel
    • Replacing the Front Panel
  • Drive Door
    • Removing the Drive Door
    • Replacing the Drive Door
  • Battery
    • Replacing the Battery
  • Closing the Computer Cover
• Appendix
  • Specifications
  • System Setup
    • Overview
    • Entering System Setup
    • System Setup Options
    • Boot Sequence
  • Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  • Clearing CMOS Settings
  • Cleaning Your Computer
    • Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
    • Mouse
    • Floppy Drive
    • CDs and DVDs
  • Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
    • Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    • Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
  • FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
    • Class A
    • Class B
    • FCC Identification Information
  • Contacting Dell
• Index