Document Outline

• Contents
• Finding Information
• Setting Up and Using Your Computer
  • Front and Back View of the Computer
    • Front View
    • Front I/O Connectors
    • Back View
    • Back I/O Connectors
  • Attaching the Computer Stand
  • Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
  • Connecting Monitors
    • Connecting a Monitor (Without an Adapter)
    • Connecting a Monitor (With an Adapter)
    • Connecting a Monitor in a Dual Graphics Card Configuration
    • Connecting Two or More Monitors
    • Connecting a TV
    • Changing the Display Settings to Support Two or More Monitors
  • About Your RAID Configuration
    • RAID Level 0 Configuration
    • RAID Level 1 Configuration
    • RAID Level 0+1 Configuration
    • RAID Level 5 Configuration
    • Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
    • Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
    • Using the NVIDIA MediaShield ROM Utility
    • Using NVIDIA MediaShield
  • Using Multimedia
    • Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media
    • Helpful Tips
  • Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
  • Network Setup Wizard
  • Transferring Information to a New Computer
  • Power Management Options in Windows XP
    • Standby Mode
    • Hibernate Mode
    • Power Options Properties
  • Power Management Options in Windows Vista
    • Sleep Mode
    • Hibernate Mode
    • Configuring Power Management Settings
• Optimizing for Greater Performance
  • Understanding Dual-Graphics Technology
  • Understanding CPU Overclocking
• Dell™ QuickSet
• Troubleshooting
  • Solving Problems
    • Battery Problems
    • Drive Problems
    • E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
    • Error Messages
    • IEEE 1394 Device Problems
    • Keyboard Problems
    • Lockups and Software Problems
    • Memory Problems
    • Mouse Problems
    • Network Problems
    • Power Problems
    • Printer Problems
    • Scanner Problems
    • Sound and Speaker Problems
    • Video and Monitor Problems
  • Power Lights
  • Diagnostic Lights
  • Beep Codes
  • System Messages
  • Dell Diagnostics
    • When to Use Dell Diagnostics
    • Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
    • Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media
    • Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
  • Drivers
    • What Is a Driver?
    • Identifying Drivers
    • Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    • Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
    • Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
  • Restoring Your Operating System
    • Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
    • Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
    • Using the Operating System Media
    • Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
• Removing and Installing Parts
  • Before You Begin
    • Recommended Tools
    • Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer
  • Removing the Computer Cover
    • Inside View of Your Computer
    • System Board Components
  • Memory
    • DDR2 Memory Overview
    • Addressing Memory Configurations
    • Installing Memory
    • Removing Memory
  • Cards
    • Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards
    • Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
    • Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration
    • Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration
    • Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings
  • Drives
    • About Serial ATA Drives
    • General Drive Installation Guidelines
  • Hard Drive
    • Removing a Hard Drive
    • Installing a Hard Drive
  • Drive Panel
    • Removing the Drive Panel
    • Replacing the Drive Panel
  • Floppy Drive
    • Removing a Floppy Drive
    • Installing a Floppy Drive
  • Media Card Reader
    • Removing a Media Card Reader
    • Installing a Media Card Reader
  • Optical Drive
    • Removing an Optical Drive
    • Installing an Optical Drive
  • Liquid Cooling Assembly
    • Safety Instructions for Liquid Cooling Assembly
    • Removing the Liquid Cooling Assembly
    • Installing the Liquid Cooling Assembly
  • Processor
    • Removing the Processor
    • Installing the Processor
  • Fans
    • Removing the Card Fan
    • Installing the Card Fan
    • Removing the Optional Hard Drive Fan
    • Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan
  • System Board
    • Removing the System Board
    • Installing the System Board
  • Power Supply
    • Power Supply (PSU) DC Connector Pin Assignments
    • Removing the Power Supply
    • Installing the Power Supply
  • Front I/O Panel
    • Front I/O-Panel Components
    • Removing the Front I/O Panel
    • Installing the I/O Panel
  • Battery
    • Replacing the Battery
  • Removing the Computer Stand
  • Replacing 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
  • FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
    • Class A
    • Class B
    • FCC Identification Information
  • Contacting Dell
• Glossary
• Index