Sign In
Upload
Manuals
Brands
Dell Manuals
Desktop
XPS 420
Dell XPS 420 Desktop Computer Manuals
Manuals and User Guides for Dell XPS 420 Desktop Computer. We have
2
Dell XPS 420 Desktop Computer manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Quick Setup
Dell XPS 420 Owner's Manual (226 pages)
Dell Desktop Computer Owner's Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 16.86 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
11
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer
15
Front and Back View of the Computer
15
Front View
15
Front I/O Connectors
18
Back View
19
Back I/O Connectors
20
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
22
Connecting Monitors
24
Connecting a Monitor (Without an Adapter)
25
Connecting a Monitor (with an Adapter)
26
Connecting Two or more Monitors
28
Connecting a TV
29
Changing the Display Settings
30
About Your RAID Configuration
30
RAID Level 0 Configuration
30
RAID Level 1 Configuration
31
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
32
Using the Intel ® RAID Option ROM Utility
33
Using the Intel ® Application Accelerator
36
Dell Datasafe (Optional)
41
Intel ® VIIV™ Technology (Optional)
41
Using Intel VIIV Quick Resume Technology (QRT)
41
Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup
42
Enabling the QRT Feature in the Operating System
42
Using Multimedia
42
Playing Cds or Dvds
42
Copying Media
44
How to Copy a CD or DVD
44
How to Copy a Blu-Ray Disc™ (BD) Media
45
Using Blank Cds and Dvds
45
Helpful Tips
46
Using a Media Card Reader
47
Understanding the Media Xcelerator™ (Optional)
49
Understanding Windows ® Sideshow™ and the LCD Display
50
Configuring the LCD Display
51
Adding Gadgets to LCD Display Menu
51
Setting up a Printer
52
Printer Cable
52
Connecting a USB Printer
52
Connecting to the Internet
54
Setting up Your Internet Connection
54
Network Setup Wizard
55
Transferring Information to a New Computer
56
Power Management Options in Windows Vista
56
Sleep Mode
56
Hybrid Sleep
56
Hibernate Mode
57
Configuring Power Management Settings
57
2 Optimizing for Greater Performance
59
Understanding Intel™ Speedstep ® Technology
59
3 Troubleshooting
61
Solving Problems
61
Coin-Cell Battery Problems
61
Drive Problems
62
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
63
Error Messages
64
IEEE 1394A Device Problems
65
Keyboard Problems
65
Lockups and Software Problems
66
Memory Problems
68
Mouse Problems
68
Network Problems
69
Power Problems
69
Printer Problems
71
Scanner Problems
71
Sound and Speaker Problems
72
Video and Monitor Problems
73
Power Lights
75
Diagnostic Lights
76
Beep Codes
81
System Messages
83
Dell Diagnostics
86
When to Use Dell Diagnostics
86
Starting Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive
87
Starting Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media
88
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
88
Drivers
90
What Is a Driver
90
Identifying Drivers
91
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
91
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
91
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
92
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating System
93
Restoring Your Operating System
94
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
94
Using Dell Factory Image Restore
95
Using the Operating System Media
96
Understanding Windows ® Sideshow™ and the LCD Display
98
Troubleshooting LCD Display Problems
98
4 Removing and Installing Parts
99
Before You Begin
99
Recommended Tools
99
Turning off Your Computer
99
Before Working Inside Your Computer
100
Removing the Computer Cover
101
Inside View of Your Computer
102
System Board Components
103
Memory
104
Memory Overview
104
Installing Memory
106
Removing Memory
108
Cards
109
PCI Cards
109
PCI Express Cards
115
Drive Panels
124
Removing the Drive Panel
124
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
125
Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert
126
Replacing the Drive Panel
127
Drives
128
General Installation Guidelines
128
Hard Drive
129
Removing a Hard Drive
129
Installing a Hard Drive
130
Adding a Second Hard Drive
132
Installing a Hard Drive in the Flexbay
134
Removing a Hard Drive from the Flexbay
135
Floppy Drive
136
Removing a Floppy Drive
136
Installing a Floppy Drive
138
Media Card Reader
140
Removing a Media Card Reader
140
Installing a Media Card Reader
142
CD/DVD Drive
144
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
144
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
146
Processor Airflow Shroud
148
Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly
148
Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly
149
Fans
149
Removing the Processor Fan Cage
149
Installing the Processor Fan Cage
150
Removing the Processor Fan
151
Installing the Processor Fan
152
Removing the Card Fan
152
Installing the Card Fan
154
Processor
154
Removing the Processor
154
Installing the Processor
155
System Board
157
Removing the System Board
157
Installing the System Board
158
Power Supply
160
Power Supply (PSU) DC Connector Pin Assignments
160
Removing the Power Supply
165
Installing the Power Supply
166
Front I/O Panel
167
Front I/O-Panel Components
167
Removing the Front I/O Panel
168
Installing the Front I/O Panel
169
Coin-Cell Battery
170
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
170
Replacing the Computer Cover
172
A Appendix
173
Specifications
173
System Setup
178
Overview
178
Entering System Setup
179
System Setup Options
180
Boot Sequence
186
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
188
Clearing CMOS Settings
190
Cleaning Your Computer
191
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
191
Mouse
191
Floppy Drive
192
Cds and Dvds
192
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
193
Class a
193
Class B
194
FCC Identification Information
194
Getting Help
195
Obtaining Assistance
195
Technical Support and Customer Service
196
Dellconnect
196
Online Services
196
Autotech Service
197
Automated Order-Status Service
197
Problems with Your Order
197
Product Information
197
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
198
Before You Call
198
Contacting Dell
200
Glossary
201
Index
219
Advertisement
Dell XPS 420 Quick Setup (2 pages)
Dell XPS Desktop Quick setup
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 1.33 MB
Advertisement
Related Products
Dell XPS 400
Dell XPS 410
Dell Studio XPS 435T / 9000
Dell Studio XPS 435 MT
Dell Studio XPS XPS 435
Dell Studio XPS 435MT
Dell Studio XPS 435T
Dell XPS 430
Dell Dimension XPS 4100V
Dell Dimension XPS 50
Dell Categories
Laptop
Desktop
Server
Monitor
Storage
More Dell Manuals
Login
Sign In
OR
Sign in with Facebook
Sign in with Google
Upload manual
Upload from disk
Upload from URL