DELL XPS 600 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Contents

  3
  • Finding Information

    9
• Setting Up and Using Your Computer

  15
  • Opening the Drive Door

    15
  • Changing the Front-Panel Light Color

    15
  • Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)

    17
  • Connecting Monitors

    18
    • Connecting a Monitor to a PCI Express Graphics Card Dual Configuration

      18
    • Connecting Two Monitors

      18
    • Connecting a TV

      20
    • Changing the Display Settings to Support Two Monitors

      20
  • About Serial ATA Drives

    21
  • About Your RAID Configuration

    21
    • RAID Level 0 Configuration

      21
    • RAID Level 1 Configuration

      22
    • Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID

      23
    • Creating an Array using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility

      23
    • Using Nvidia MediaShield

      24
  • Transferring Information to a New Computer

    27
  • Playing CDs and DVDs

    28
    • Playing a CD or DVD

      28
    • Adjusting the Volume

      29
    • Adjusting the Picture

      30
  • Copying CDs and DVDs

    30
    • How to Copy a CD or DVD

      30
    • Using Blank CDs and DVDs

      31
    • Helpful Tips

      32
  • Network Setup Wizard

    32
  • Power Management

    33
    • Overview

      33
    • Standby Mode

      33
    • Hibernate Mode

      33
    • Power Options Properties

      34
• Optimizing Performance

  37
  • Hyper-Threading

    37
  • PCI Express Cards

    37
  • NVIDIA SLI Dual Graphics Technology

    38
• Solving Problems

  39
  • Troubleshooting Tips

    39
  • Battery Problems

    39
  • Drive Problems

    39
    • CD and DVD drive problems

      40
    • Hard drive problems

      41
  • E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems

    41
  • Error Messages

    42
  • IEEE 1394 Device Problems

    43
  • Keyboard Problems

    44
  • Lockups and Software Problems

    44
    • The computer does not start up

      45
    • The computer stops responding

      45
    • A program stops responding

      45
    • A program crashes repeatedly

      45
    • A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system

      46
    • A solid blue screen appears

      46
    • Other software problems

      46
  • Memory Problems

    47
  • Mouse Problems

    47
  • Network Problems

    48
  • Power Problems

    49
  • Printer Problems

    50
  • Scanner Problems

    51
  • Sound and Speaker Problems

    51
    • No sound from speakers

      51
    • No sound from headphones

      52
  • Video and Monitor Problems

    53
    • If the screen is blank

      53
    • If the screen is difficult to read

      53
    • If 3-D image quality is poor

      54
• Advanced Troubleshooting

  55
  • Diagnostic Lights

    55
  • Dell Diagnostics

    58
    • When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

      58
  • Drivers

    60
    • What Is a Driver?

      60
    • Identifying Drivers

      60
    • Reinstalling Drivers

      61
  • Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore

    62
    • Creating a Restore Point

      63
    • Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State

      63
    • Undoing the Last System Restore

      63
  • Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

    64
  • Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP

    64
    • Before You Begin

      64
    • Reinstalling Windows XP

      65
• Removing and Installing Parts

  69
  • Before You Begin

    69
    • Recommended Tools

      69
    • Turning Off Your Computer

      69
    • Before Working Inside Your Computer

      70
  • Front and Back View of the Computer

    71
    • Front View

      71
    • Front View (Doors Open)

      72
    • Back View

      73
  • Opening the Computer Cover

    76
  • Inside View of Your Computer

    77
  • System Board Components

    78
  • Memory

    79
    • Addressing Memory Configurations

      80
    • Installing Memory

      80
    • Removing Memory

      82
  • Cards

    82
    • Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration

      84
    • Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration

      86
    • Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards

      89
    • Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards

      91
    • Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings

      94
  • Drives

    95
    • General Installation Guidelines

      95
    • Connecting Drive Cables

      96
  • Hard Drive

    97
    • Removing a Hard Drive

      97
    • Installing a Hard Drive

      98
  • Floppy Drive

    101
    • Removing a Floppy Drive

      101
    • Installing a Floppy Drive

      103
  • Media Card Reader

    105
    • Removing a Media Card Reader

      105
    • Installing a Media Card Reader

      106
  • CD/DVD Drive

    108
    • Removing a CD/DVD Drive

      109
    • Installing a CD/DVD Drive

      110
  • Processor Airflow Shroud

    112
    • Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud

      112
    • Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud

      113
  • Processor

    113
    • Removing the Processor

      113
    • Installing the Processor

      117
  • Front Panel

    120
    • Removing the Front Panel

      120
    • Replacing the Front Panel

      120
  • Drive Door

    121
    • Removing the Drive Door

      121
    • Replacing the Drive Door

      122
  • Battery

    124
    • Replacing the Battery

      124
  • Closing the Computer Cover

    125
• Appendix

  127
  • Specifications

    127
  • System Setup

    131
    • Overview

      131
    • Entering System Setup

      131
    • System Setup Options

      132
    • Boot Sequence

      136
  • Clearing Forgotten Passwords

    137
  • Clearing CMOS Settings

    138
  • Cleaning Your Computer

    139
    • Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor

      139
    • Mouse

      139
    • Floppy Drive

      139
    • CDs and DVDs

      140
  • Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)

    140
    • Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals

      140
    • Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals

      141
  • FCC Notices (U.S. Only)

    141
    • Class A

      141
    • Class B

      142
    • FCC Identification Information

      142
  • Contacting Dell

    142
• Index

  161