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Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference Manual (148 pages)
Dell Latitude XPiCD: Reference Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.1 MB
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions
3
Memory Modules
4
Table of Contents
11
Chapter 1 Introduction
21
Figure 1-1. Front View of the Computer
21
Hardware Features
22
Figure 1-2. Back View of the Computer
22
Software Features
23
Interchanging Hard-Disk Drives
24
Available Options
24
Accessing Online Documentation
24
Getting Help
24
Chapter 2 Customizing System Features
25
About System Setup Options
25
Accessing the Dell Control Center
25
Using the System Setup Program
25
Working with System Setup Screens
26
Table 2-1. System Setup Navigation Keys
27
Figure 2-1. System Setup Screens
28
System Setup Options
29
Admin Password
29
Alarm Resume
29
Asset Tag
29
Battery
29
Battery Status
29
BIOS Version
29
Boot Sequence
30
Boot Speed
30
Brightness
30
Date
30
Disk Time-Out
30
Diskette Drive a
31
Display Close
31
Display Time-Out
31
Expansion Device
31
External Cache
31
Infrared Data Port
31
Integrated Trackball
32
Intellispin
32
Internal Hard Drive
32
Keyboard Click
32
Lower PC Card Socket and Upper PC Card Socket
32
Microprocessor
33
Monitor Toggle
33
Parallel Mode
33
Power Management
33
Primary Password
34
Replicator Network
34
Replicator SCSI
34
Ring/Event Resume
34
Ring Speed
34
S2D Time-Out
34
Serial Port
35
Service Tag
35
Smart CPU Mode
35
Speaker Volume
35
Suspend Time-Out
36
System Memory
36
System Switch
36
Time
36
Video Memory
37
System Utilities and Drivers
37
Asset Tag Utility
38
Assigning, Changing, and Deleting an Asset Tag Code
38
Configuring PC Cards
38
Suspend-To-Disk Utility
38
Removing the S2D Partition
39
Creating the S2D Partition
39
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Your Computer
41
Backing up Your Files
41
Basic Checks
41
Checking Connections
42
Figure 3-1. AC Adapter and Power Cable
42
Figure 3-2. Removing the Battery
42
Figure 3-3. External Cables
42
Look and Listen
43
Table 3-1. Boot Routine Indications
43
System Setup Options
44
Messages and Codes
44
Table 3-2. System Error Messages
45
System Beep Codes
50
Table 3-3. Beep Codes
51
Finding Software Solutions
53
Installing and Configuring Software
53
Initialization or Startup Files
54
Expanded and Extended Memory
54
Using Software
54
Error Messages
54
Input Errors
54
Memory-Resident Programs
54
Program Conflicts
55
Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts
55
Table 3-4. IRQ Line Assignments
55
Memory Allocations
56
Table 3-5. Conventional Memory Map
56
I/O Map
57
Table 3-6. Upper Memory Map
57
Table 3-7. I/O Map
57
Troubleshooting Procedures
58
Troubleshooting a Wet Computer
58
Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer
59
Troubleshooting a Power Failure
59
Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter
60
Total Power Failure When Using the Battery
61
No Power to a Part of the Computer
61
Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive
62
Troubleshooting the CD-ROM Drive
63
Troubleshooting the Hard-Disk Drive
63
Troubleshooting an External Keyboard or External Keypad
64
Troubleshooting Memory
65
Troubleshooting the Built-In Display
66
Troubleshooting an External Monitor
67
Troubleshooting Serial and Parallel Ports
67
Troubleshooting the Basic I/O Functions
68
Troubleshooting a Parallel Printer
68
Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
69
Troubleshooting the Infrared Ports
69
Troubleshooting Audio Functions
70
Chapter 4 Running the Dell Diagnostics
71
Features of the Dell Diagnostics
71
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
71
Before You Start Testing
72
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
72
Figure 4-1. Diagnostics Menu
72
How to Use the Dell Diagnostics
73
Confirming the System Configuration Information
74
Figure 4-2. Main Screen of the Dell Diagnostics
74
How to Use the Menu
75
Main Menu Options
75
Run
75
Select
75
Subtest
76
Run under Subtest
76
Select under Subtest
76
Options under Subtest
76
Test Limits under Subtest
76
About under Subtest
76
Key-Help under Subtest
76
Quit Menu under Subtest
76
Options
76
Number of Times to Repeat Test(S)
77
Maximum Errors Allowed
77
Pause for User Response
77
Table 4-1. Option Parameters
77
Output Device for Status Messages
78
Output Device for Error Messages
78
Test Limits
78
About
79
Key-Help
79
Quit
79
Tests in the Dell Diagnostics
79
Table 4-2. Dell Diagnostics Tests
80
Error Messages
82
RAM Test Group
82
Why Run a RAM Test
83
Subtests
83
System Set Test Group
83
Why Run a System Set Test
83
Table 4-3. RAM Test Switches
83
Subtests
84
Video Test Group
85
Why Run a Video Test
85
Subtests
85
Keyboard Test Group
86
Why Run a Keyboard Test
86
Subtests
86
Mouse Test
86
Why Run the Mouse Test
86
Subtests
87
Diskette Drives Test Group
87
Why Run a Diskette Drives Test
87
Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) Test Group
87
Why Run a Hard-Disk Drives Test
87
Subtests
88
IDE CD ROM Drives Test Group
88
Why Run an IDE CD ROM Drives Test
88
Serial/Infrared Ports Test Group
89
Why Run a Serial/Infrared Ports Test
89
Subtests
89
Parallel Ports Test Group
89
Why Run a Parallel Ports Test
90
Subtests
90
SCSI Devices Test Group
90
Why Run a SCSI Devices Test
91
Subtests
91
Network Interface Test Group
91
Why Run a Network Interface Test
91
Subtests
92
Audio Test Group
92
Why Run an Audio Test
92
Chapter 5 Getting Help
95
Technical Assistance
95
Help Tools
95
Dell Q&A
96
System User's Guide
96
Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
96
World Wide Web on the Internet
96
Table 5-1. Help Tools
96
Commercial Online Services
97
Dell Diagnostics Program
97
Autotech Service
97
Techfax Service
97
Techconnect BBS
98
Automated Order-Status System
98
Problems with Your Order
98
Product Information
98
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
98
Before You Call
99
Figure 5-1. Diagnostics Checklist
100
Dell Contact Numbers
101
Table 5-2. International Dialing Codes
102
Table 5-3. Dell Contact Numbers
104
Appendix A
113
Technical Specifications
113
Table A-1. Technical Specifications
113
Appendix B Diagnostic Video Tests
121
Video Memory Test
121
Video Hardware Test
121
Text Mode Character Test
121
Character Attributes Subtest (80
122
Character Set Subtest (80
122
Character Attributes Subtest (40
122
Character Set Subtest (40
122
Figure B-1. 80-Column X 25-Line Character Set Subtest Screen
122
Figure B-2. 40-Column X 25-Line Character Set Subtest Screen
122
Text Mode Color Test
123
Color Attributes Subtest (80
123
Table B-1. Color Attributes
123
Color Attributes Subtest (40
124
Color Bars Subtest
124
Text Mode Pages Test
124
Graphics Mode Test
124
320 X 200 Graphics Mode Screens
124
320 X 200 16-Color Graphics Mode Screen
124
640 X 350 16-Color Graphics Mode Screen
124
640 X 480 2-Color Graphics Mode Screen
124
640 X 480 16-Color Graphics Mode Screen
125
320 X 200 256-Color Graphics Mode Screen
125
640 X 480 256-Color Graphics Mode Screen
125
800 X 600 16-Color Graphics Mode Screen
125
800 X 600 256-Color Graphics Mode Screen
125
1024 X 768 16-Color Graphics Mode Screen (External Monitor
125
1024 X 768 256-Color Graphics Mode Screen (External Monitor
125
Color Palettes Test
125
Figure B-3. 640 X 480 2-Color Graphics Mode Screen
125
Solid Colors Test
126
Appendix C Regulatory Notices
127
FCC Class B Notice (U.S. Only
127
Modem Requirements
128
Type of Service
128
Telephone Company Procedures
128
If Problems Arise
128
Installation and Labeling
128
Load Number
128
IC Notice (Canada Only
128
Canadian Modem Requirements
129
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
129
CE Notice
129
VCCI Notices (Japan Only
130
Class 1 Notice
130
Class 2 Notice
130
Korean Regulatory Notice
130
Class a Device
131
Class B Device
131
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
131
Appendix D Warranties and Return Policy
133
Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. Only)
133
Coverage During Year One
133
Coverage During Years Two and Three
133
General
134
Coverage During Year One
135
Coverage During Years Two and Three
135
General
135
Limited One-Year Warranty (U.S. Only)
136
Limited One-Year Warranty (Canada Only)
137
Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only
138
Index
139
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 System Overview
9
System Features
9
Physical Description
10
Figure 1-1. Front View of the Notebook Computer
10
Figure 1-2. Back View of the Notebook Computer
11
Figure 1-3. Indicator Panel
11
Charging Indicator
12
Diskette-Drive Access Indicator
12
Hard-Disk/CD-ROM Drive Access Indicator
12
Low-Battery Indicator
12
PC Card Access Indicator
12
Power/Suspend Indicator
12
Keyboard Indicators
13
Indicator Panel
11
Controlling Computer Power
13
Power States
13
Interrupt Assignments
14
Table 1-1. Interrupt Assignments
14
Technical Specifications
15
Table 1-2. Technical Specifications
15
Chapter 2 Initial Procedures
23
Initial User Contact
23
Visual Inspection
23
Observing the Boot Routine
26
Eliminating Resource Conflicts
27
Getting Help
27
Chapter 3 Beep Codes and Error Messages
29
POST Beep Codes
29
Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes
29
System Error Messages
31
Table 3-2. System Error Messages
31
Running the Dell Diagnostics
36
Chapter 4 Removing and Replacing Parts
39
Figure 4-1. Computer Orientation
39
Recommended Tools
40
Precautionary Measures
40
Figure 4-2. Main Battery Assembly Removal
41
Screw Identification and Tightening
42
Figure 4-3. Screw Identification
42
ZIF Connectors
43
Figure 4-4. Disconnecting an Interface Cable
43
Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies
44
Figure 4-5. Exploded View-Computer
44
Figure 4-6. Hard-Disk Drive Assembly Removal
45
Hard-Disk Drive Assembly
45
Figure 4-7. Memory Compartment Cover Removal
46
Memory Compartment Cover
46
Figure 4-8. Memory Module Removal
47
Memory Modules
47
Palmrest Assembly
48
Figure 4-9. Palmrest Assembly Removal
48
Figure 4-10. Palmrest-Assembly Retaining Screws
49
Figure 4-11. Trackball Assembly Removal
51
Trackball Assembly
51
Figure 4-12. Keyboard Assembly Removal
52
Keyboard Assembly
52
Display Assembly
54
Tilt-Support Foot
54
Figure 4-13. Tilt-Support Foot Removal
54
Display Assembly
56
Figure 4-14. Display Assembly Removal
56
Display Assembly Bezel
58
Figure 4-15. Display Assembly Bezel Removal
58
Display Assembly Latch and Latch Spring
59
Figure 4-16. Display Assembly Latch and Latch Spring Removal
59
LCD Panel
60
Figure 4-17. LCD Panel Removal
60
LCD Inverter Board
62
Figure 4-18. LCD Inverter Board Removal
62
Hinge Covers
63
Figure 4-19. Hinge Covers Removal
63
Display-Assembly Interface Cable
64
Figure 4-20. Display-Assembly Interface Cable Removal
64
Microphone/Switch Assembly
66
Figure 4-21. Microphone/Switch Assembly Removal
66
Bottom Case Assembly
67
Figure 4-22. Bottom Case Assembly Removal
68
Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly
69
Figure 4-23. Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly Removal
69
Deck Buoy
71
Figure 4-24. Deck Buoy Removal
71
Figure 4-25. Superpart Assembly Removal
72
Superpart Assembly
72
Figure 4-26. Reserve Battery Removal
74
Reserve Battery
74
System Board Assembly
76
Figure 4-27. System Board Assembly Removal
76
Removing the System Board Assembly
77
Figure 4-28. I/O Bracket Clips
78
Replacing the System Board Assembly
78
3.1-V Power Supply Board
79
Figure 4-29. 3.1-V Power Supply Board Removal
79
Figure 4-30. I/O-Panel Dust Cover Removal
80
I/O-Panel Dust Cover
80
Advanced Port Replicator Connector Dust Cover
81
Figure 4-31. Advanced Port Replicator Connector Dust Cover
81
Audio Board
82
Figure 4-32. Audio Board Removal
82
Appendix A Factory Repair Parts
83
Recommended Tools
83
Precautionary Measures
83
Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies
83
Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies
84
Exploded Views of Components and Assemblies
94
Figure A-1. Exploded View-Display Assembly
94
Figure A-2. Exploded View-Palmrest Assembly
95
Figure A-3. Exploded View-Bottom Case Assembly
96
Hard-Disk Drive
97
CD-ROM Drive
98
Diskette Drive
98
Palmrest Assembly Components
98
Trackball
98
Trackball Interface Cable
98
Trackball Button Board
98
Palmrest Brace
98
Display Assembly Components
99
Display-Assembly EMI Shield
99
Figure A-4. Display-Assembly EMI Shield Removal
99
Display Assembly Base
100
Display Assembly Hinges
101
System-Board Assembly Components
102
System Board
102
Figure A-5. System Board Assembly in the Bottom Case Assembly
102
Keyboard/Keypad/Mouse Connector Shield
103
Figure A-6. Keyboard/Keypad/Mouse Connector Shield Removal
103
I/O Interface Cable
104
Figure A-7. I/O Interface Cable Removal
104
I/O Board
105
Figure A-8. I/O Board Removal
105
I/O Panel
106
Figure A-9. I/O Panel Removal
106
Bottom-Case Assembly Components
107
Main Battery Insulator
107
Figure A-10. Bottom-Case Assembly Components
107
Power Button and Power-Button Mounting Bracket
108
Figure A-11. Power Button and Power-Button Mounting Bracket
108
Removal
108
Spreader and Keel Plates
109
Figure A-12. Spreader and Keel Plate Removal
109
Appendix B System Setup Options
111
Accessing the Dell Control Center
111
Figure B-1. Dell Control Center Icon
111
Figure B-2. Dell Control Center Window
111
Accessing the System Setup Program
112
System Setup Screens
113
Table B-1. System Setup Program Categories
114
Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual (12 pages)
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Table of Contents
Technical Specifications
2
Palmrest Assembly
6
Lcd Panel
6
Display Assembly Latch and Latch Spring
6
Lcd Inverter Board
7
Deck Buoy
7
Advanced Port Replicator Connector Dust Cover
7
Audio Board
7
Exploded Views of Components and Assemblies
12
Spreader and Keel Plates
12
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