Dell XPS /Dimension Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell XPS /Dimension. We have 3 Dell XPS /Dimension manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Service Manual, Quick Start Manual

Dell XPS /Dimension Owner's Manual (148 pages)

Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 6.07 MB

Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information for Your Computer
9
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
13
- General
  13
When Using Your Computer
15
1 Using Your Computer

19
- Opening the Drive Door
  20
- Connecting Two Monitors
  20
- Configuring Graphics Cards
  22
  - Settings and Functions
    22
  - Removing the Graphics Card Driver
    23
- About Serial ATA Drives
  23
- About Your RAID Configuration
  24
  - RAID Level 0
    24
  - RAID Level 1
    25
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  25
- Copying Cds
  27
  - Using Easy CD Creator Basic
    28
  - Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
    28
  - Helpful Tips
    28
  - How to Copy a CD
    29
- Network Setup Wizard
  30
- Turning off Your Computer
  30
2 Optimizing Performance

31
3 Solving Problems

35
- Finding Solutions
  36
- Finding Help Information
  38
- Battery Problems
  38
- Drive Problems
  39
  - Floppy Drive Problems
    39
  - CD Drive Problems
    40
  - Problems Writing to a CD-RW Drive
    40
  - DVD Drive Problems
    41
  - Hard Drive Problems
    41
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  42
- Error Messages
  44
- General Problems
  45
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  48
- Keyboard Problems
  49
- Mouse Problems
  49
- Network Problems
  51
- Power Problems
  51
- Printer Problems
  53
- Scanner Problems
  54
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  55
  - No Sound from Speakers
    55
  - No Sound from Headphones
    56
- Video and Monitor Problems
  57
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    57
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    58
4 Advanced Troubleshooting

59
- Diagnostic Lights
  60
- Dell Diagnostics
  64
- Drivers
  67
  - What Is a Driver
    67
  - Identifying Drivers
    68
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    68
- Using Windows ® XP System Restore
  69
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  71
- Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
  72
5 Removing and Installing Parts

75
- Front and Back View of the Computer
  76
  - Front View
    76
  - Front View (Doors Open)
    77
  - Back View
    78
- Before You Begin
  80
- Opening the Computer Cover
  82
- Inside View of Your Computer
  84
- System Board Components
  85
- Memory
  86
  - DDR Memory Overview
    86
  - Memory Installation Guidelines
    87
  - Installing Memory
    87
- PCI Cards
  89
  - Installing a PCI Card
    89
  - Removing a PCI Card
    92
- AGP Cards
  93
  - Removing an AGP Card
    93
  - Installing an AGP Card
    94
- Drives
  95
  - Overview
    95
  - Hard Drive
    96
  - Floppy Drive
    100
  - CD/DVD Drive
    102
- Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
  105
  - Removing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
    105
  - Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
    106
- Microprocessor
  107
  - Installing the Microprocessor
    107
  - Removing the Microprocessor
    109
- Front Panel
  110
  - Removing the Front Panel
    110
  - Replacing the Front Panel
    111
- Drive Door
  112
  - Removing the Drive Door
    112
  - Replacing the Drive Door
    114
- Battery
  115
- Closing the Computer Cover
  117
6 Appendix

119
Index

145

Dell XPS /Dimension Service Manual (50 pages)

Service Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.94 MB

Abbreviations and Acronyms
1
Advanced Troubleshooting
2
Diagnostic Lights
2
Beep Codes
3
System Messages
4
Before You Begin
6
Getting Started
6
Recommended Tools
6
Precautionary Measures
6
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
7
Closing the Computer Cover
8
Finding Information for Your Computer
9
Printed Documentation
10
Online Documentation
11
Removing and Installing Parts
12
DDR Memory Overview
12
Installing Memory
13
Installing a PCI Card
14
Removing a PCI Card
16
Removing an AGP Card
16
Installing an AGP Card
17
Removing a Hard Drive
19
Installing a Hard Drive
19
Removing a Floppy Drive
20
Installing a Floppy Drive
21
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
22
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
23
Removing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
24
Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
25
Removing the Microprocessor
26
Removing the System Board
27
Replacing the System Board
28
Removing the Power Supply
29
Replacing the Power Supply
30
Removing the Front Panel
30
Replacing the Front Panel
31
Removing the Drive Door
32
Replacing the Drive Door
33
Opening the Computer Cover
35
Specifications
36
Entering the System Setup Program
39
Viewing Settings
39
System Setup Screens
40
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
42
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
42
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
42
Technical Overview
44
Inside View of Your Computer
44
System Board Components
44
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
45
DC Power Connector P1
45
DC Power Connector P2
46
DC Power Connector P3
46
DC Power Connector P4
47
Turning off Your Computer
49

Dell XPS /Dimension Quick Start Manual (2 pages)

Quick Start Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.28 MB

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Dell XPS /Dimension Owner's Manual (148 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Using Your Computer

2 Optimizing Performance

3 Solving Problems

4 Advanced Troubleshooting

5 Removing and Installing Parts

6 Appendix

Index

Dell XPS /Dimension Service Manual (50 pages)

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