Dell XPS 630 XP Owner's Manual

Dell XPS 630 XP Manual

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    Dell™ XPS™ 630i Owner's Manual Model DCDR01 www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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    the problem. CAUTION Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, and YOURS IS HERE are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license; Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, Windows
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    Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 25 Connecting to the Internet 27 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 28 Transferring Information to a New Computer 29 Microsoft® Windows® XP 30 Windows Vista 33 Setting Up a Printer 33 Printer Cable 34 Connecting a USB Printer 34 Contents 3
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    Protection Devices 37 Surge Protectors 37 Line Conditioners 38 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 38 Power Management 38 Power Management Options in Windows XP 38 Power Management Options in Windows Vista 42 3 Using Multimedia 43 Playing CDs or DVDs 43 Copying CDs and DVDs 45 How to Copy
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    Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones. . . . . 62 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 63 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 64 Instructions for Setting Up a Device With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 66 4 About RAID Configurations 67 RAID Level 0 Configuration 67 RAID Level 1 Configuration 68
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    82 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 83 7 Clearing Passwords and CMOS Settings 85 Clearing Passwords 85 Clearing CMOS Settings 87 Flashing the BIOS 88 8 Troubleshooting Tools 89 Power Lights 89 Beep Codes 90 System Messages 93 Hardware
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    Media 97 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 98 9 Troubleshooting 101 Battery Problems 101 Drive Problems 102 Error Messages 103 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 104 Keyboard Problems 105 Lockups and Software Problems 106 Memory Problems 108 Mouse Problems 108 Network Problems 109 Power Problems 110
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    Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems 121 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 122 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 124 Using the Operating System Media
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    A Appendix 143 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 143 FCC Class B 143 Macrovision 144 Glossary 145 Index 163 Contents 9
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    10 Contents
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    to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 118). To run the Dell Diagnostics, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95. Readme files may be included on your media to provide last- NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. Finding Information 11
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    What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram 12 Finding Information
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    Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License labels are located on your computer. Your computer's Service Tag contains both a Service Tag number and an Express Service Code. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service
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    ? Find It Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online NOTE: Select your region or business courses, frequently asked questions segment to view the appropriate support • Community - Online discussion with site
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    Support Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of the topics listed, or type a word or phrase that describes your problem into the Search box, click the arrow icon, and then click the topic that describes your problem. 3 Follow the instructions
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    . To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 122 in your User's Guide or Owner's Manual. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your
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    About Your Computer Front View of the Computer 1 2 10 3 9 4 5 6 8 7 1 front-panel LEDs (3) 2 optical-drive panel Multi-colored lights provide illumination for the front of the computer. This panel covers the optical drive. Use the optical drive to play a CD/DVD. About Your Computer 17
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    power button 7 front-panel LEDs (4) 8 power light 9 FlexBay drive eject button 10 optical drive panel eject button (2) Supports an optical drive. Supports device in the Windows Device Manager. For more information about sleep states and exiting from a power-saving state, see "Power Management" on
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    Back View of the Computer 1 2 5 3 4 About Your Computer 19
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    Indicates power availability for power supply. • No light - Indicates no power available for the power supply or the power supply is not working. For more information, see "Power Lights" on page 89. Access connectors for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. NOTE: Some connector slots support full
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    1 IEEE 1394 connector Use the optional IEEE 1394 connector for high-speed data devices such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. 2 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony
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    1 mouse connector Plug a standard PS/2 mouse into the green mouse connector. Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you connect a mouse to the computer. If you have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector. 2 IEEE 1394 connector Use the IEEE 1394 connector for high-speed data
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    7 line-in connector 8 lineout/headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 side surround sound connector 11 center subwoofer/LFE connector 12 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 13 optical S/PDIF connector 14 keyboard connector Use the (blue) line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a
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    24 About Your Computer
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    overheat. Follow the guidelines below when installing your computer in an enclosure: NOTICE: The operating temperature specifications indicated in this manual reflects the maximum ambient operating temperature. The room ambient temperature needs to be a consideration when installing your computer in
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    • If your computer is installed in a corner on a desk or under a desk, leave at least 5.1 cm (2 in) clearance from the back of the computer to the wall to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation. 26 Setting Up Your Computer
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    Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access
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    are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "Error Messages" on page 103. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Windows XP 1 Save and
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    If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to step 6. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. Windows Vista® NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP
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    the host computer and the guest computer. For instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP. This information may not be available in certain
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    Do not click Next at this time. To copy data from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to do?, click Transfer files and settings→ Next. 4 On the
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    Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer→ Next. 4 On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I want to create a Wizard Disk in the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click
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    and files and click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen. The wizard reads the support.dell.com for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). NOTE: Access to the Dell
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    For technical assistance, refer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Your printer may not come
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    any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If you purchased a graphics card that supports dual monitors, follow these instructions to connect and enable your monitors. The instructions tell you how to connect either two monitors (each with
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    1 2* 3* 4 *May not be present on your computer 1 optional DVI adapter 3 TV-OUT connector 2 DVI (white) connector 4 VGA (blue) connector Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 1 Shutdown your system. 2 Connect the VGA connector on the monitor to the VGA
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    the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the computer. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the primary monitor. 2 Enable extended desktop mode in power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power
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    protector documentation for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge a fairly constant level. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to (UL). Power Management Power Management Options in Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP power management features
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    a Windows XP Professional computer is connected to a network, different options related to security and networking appear in certain windows. NOTE: The procedures to activate the standby and hibernate modes may vary according to your operating system. Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by
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    Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. Power avoid this problem, always set the monitor to time-out before the hard drive. The Power schemes
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    as defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable hibernate support check box on the Hibernate tab. For more information on power management options: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Performance and maintenance. 2 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on your computer
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    hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate mode in Windows Vista, click Start , click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu, and then click Hibernate. Configuring Power Management Settings You can use the Windows Power Options Properties to configure the power management settings on
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    Using Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD/DVD tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you are not using the drive. NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on the front of the drive. 2 Place the disc, label
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    A CD player includes the following basic buttons: Play. Move backward within the current track. Pause. Move forward within the current track. Stop. Go to the previous track. Eject. Go to the next track. A DVD player includes the following basic buttons: Stop. Restart the current chapter. Play. Fast
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    the window. How to Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: CD-RW/DVD combo drives cannot write to DVD media. If you have a CD-RW/DVD combo drive and you experience recording problems, check for available software patches on the Sonic Support website at sonic.com. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers
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    Using Blank CDs and DVDs CD-RW drives can write to CD recording media only (including high-speed CD-RW media) while DVD-writable drives can write to both CD and DVD recording media. Use blank CD-Rs to record music or permanently store data files. After the maximum storage capacity of a CD-R is
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    used in home theater systems may not support all available DVD formats. For a list of formats supported by your DVD player, see the documentation much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Under
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    2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Under Resolution: click and drag the bar reduce . Cables and TV/digital audio adapter cables are available for purchase from Dell. Your computer has an S-video TV-out connector (optional) that, together
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    1 2 3 4 5 1 S-video TV-out connector 3 S/PDIF digital audio connector 5 S-video connector 2 composite video adapter 4 composite video-output connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 3 S/PDIF digital audio connector 4 5 Pb (blue) component 6 video-output connector
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    When you finish connecting the video and audio cables between your computer and your TV, you must enable your computer to work with the TV. See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 63 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Additionally, if you are using S/
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    1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. NOTE: If your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio, you can connect an S-video cable directly to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the TV/
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    1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 S/PDIF digital audio cable 2 S-video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or the audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the
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    1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable 6 Plug the other end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the audio input connector on your TV or audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling
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    1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 composite video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into
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    5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if
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    1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 composite video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into
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    1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable 6 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling
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    1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 component video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug all three ends of the component video
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    4 Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the component video-input connectors on the TV. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the colors of the TV input connectors. 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the
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    1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 component video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. 3 Plug all three ends of the component video
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    2 1 3 1 component video adapter 3 component video cable 2 component video-output connectors 4 Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the component video-input connectors on the TV. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the
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    , and then click the Back button again to return to the main menu screen. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click Close
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    before you enable the display settings. Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, click Start→ Help and Support. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems
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    perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Use the media card reader to transfer data directly to your "Installing a Media Card Reader" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 64 Using Multimedia
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    1 2 6 5 4 3 1 xD-Picture card and 2 Memory Stick 3 Secure Digital card SmartMedia Card (MS/MS Pro/MS (SD/miniSD)/MultiMedia-Card (SMC) Duo/MS Pro Duo) (MMC/RS-MMC) 4 Bluetooth pairing 5 Bluetooth LED button 6 CompactFlash card Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive card Using
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    until it is completely seated in the connector. 3 If you encounter resistance, remove the card, check for proper orientation, and then try again. Instructions for Setting Up a Device With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 1 Turn on the device. 2 Press the connect button on the device. The Bluetooth LED
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    (see "Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility" on page 70 for instructions). This section provides an overview of the RAID configuration you may have available in the computer industry for different types of uses. Your computer supports RAID level 0 and RAID level 1. A RAID level 0 configuration
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    Another advantage of a RAID level 0 configuration is that it utilizes the full storage capacities of the drives. For example, two 120-GB hard drives combine to provide 240 GB of hard drive space on which to store data. NOTE: In a RAID level 0 configuration, the size of the configuration is equal to
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    , see "About RAID Configurations" on page 67. For information on how to install a hard drive, see "Installing a Hard Drive" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. You can use one of two methods to configure RAID hard drive volumes. The first method uses the Nvidia
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    , see "Installing a Hard Drive" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Enable RAID for each applicable hard drive wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. The Define a New Array window appears. 4 Press to
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    for each disk you want to include in the RAID array. NOTE: Your computer supports a maximum of two drives per RAID 1 array and four drives per RAID 0 arrow keys to highlight the array in the Array Detail window and press . The Array Detail window appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the
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    will make up the RAID configuration, click Next, and then click Next again. NOTE: Your computer supports a maximum of two drives per RAID 1 array and four per RAID 0 array. The Clearing System Data window appears. NOTICE: The Clear System Data option deletes all data on the selected drive. 9 Click
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    delete the RAID configuration. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and lists any remaining arrays along with any other drive (see "Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility" on page 70 for instructions). Nvidia MediaShield utilizes a one-step process known as migrating to change the
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    hard drive(s) you want to include in the (migrated) array by clicking the checkbox beside it. 8 Click Finish. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status of the upgrade/migration process along with any other installed hard drives. NOTE: The time it takes to convert
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    Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. Clean your computer
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    NOTICE: Always use compressed air to clean the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the instructions that come with the compressed-air product. Never touch the lens in the drive. If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your CDs or DVDs, try cleaning the discs
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    Entering System Setup 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. System Setup
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    hardware installed on you computer. Options List - Appears on the left side of the System Setup window. The field lists features that define the configuration of your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Scroll up and down the list with the up- and down
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    , the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. Main System Info BIOS Info Service Tag Express Service Code Asset Tag Date Time Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode Memory Technology Processor Type Processor Speed Processor L2
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    Advanced CPU Feature Allows you to enable or disable the CPU features that enhance the performance of the system. Integrated Peripherals Allows you to enable or disable the integrated devices and ports on your system. IDE/SATA Enables or disables a user to define or change any values related
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    the computer through the LAN. Wake-Up By Ring This option turns on the computer when an incoming call is detected on the modem. Auto Power On Enables you to set an alarm to turn on the computer automatically. Boot Removable Device Priority Sets the boot priority among the attached removable
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    Current Boot You can use this feature, for example, to tell the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Driver and Utilities media, but you want the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete. You
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    3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 4 At the Boot Device Menu, use the up-
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    84 System Setup
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    instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell
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    Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 6 Connect your keyboard and mouse, then connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets and turn them on. 7 After the Microsoft® Windows from their electrical outlets. 9 Press the power button on the computer to ground the
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    you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical
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    Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement. The File Download window desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your
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    the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of interference are: - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Too many devices on a power strip - Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Troubleshooting
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    to a bad power supply or a device attached to the power supply. To resolve the issue, contact Dell (See "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Beep Codes Your computer may emit a series of beeps during start up. The series of beeps is called a beep code and can be used to help identify a problem with your
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    all modules without error. • If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Troubleshooting Tools 91
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    Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). 92 Troubleshooting
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    6 7 Description Suggested Remedy RTC power failure. Possible CMOS battery failure. • Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Video BIOS
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    NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR MAY NOT INDICATE A POTENTIAL HARD DRIVE PROBLEM. - S.M.A.R.T. error indicating a possible HDD failure. This feature can be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup. 94 Troubleshooting Tools
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    describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer
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    appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. 96 Troubleshooting
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    the CD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run. Troubleshooting Tools 97
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    Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you to be run. This option allows you to select tests based on a symptom of the problem you are having. This option lists the most common symptoms. 98 Troubleshooting Tools
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    code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on page 141. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you run a test
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    100 Troubleshooting Tools
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    , or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Troubleshooting 101
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    THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 121. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95. Optical
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    I T I N G T O A D I S C - See "Power Management" on page 38. Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. instructions in the Product Information Guide essential file. To remove and then reinstall the program: Troubleshooting 103
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    Close all windows and open Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Your computer supports IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Windows XP: 1 Click
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    the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com
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    WIZARD - Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. 106 Troubleshooting
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    of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING
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    Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.comon page 161. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95). Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide Troubleshooting
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    B L E S H O O T E R - See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 121. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide
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    connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). E L I M I N A T E I N T E R F E R E N C E - Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the
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    device, such as a lamp. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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    Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. No sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows - See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If
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    See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide support.dell.com. The screen is blank NOTE: For troubleshooting
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    POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power R S E T T I N G S - See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - Windows XP
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    77) or reset CMOS defaults (see "Clearing CMOS Settings" on page 87). Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The power button light located on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or
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    the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of interference are: - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Too many devices on a power strip - Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet The power supply
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    its own set of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed-no a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click
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    NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your
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    . If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see ""Restoring Your see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner system window. 6 Click the driver that you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the
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    Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or
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    . To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option
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    data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Using Microsoft Windows System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option
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    Starting System Restore Windows XP: NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration
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    System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on certain computers. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to
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    Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on the computer. During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of 4 When prompted, click Finish to reboot the computer. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. 5
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    as indicated by the increased value for Free Space. 7 Click Finish to close the PC Restore Removal window and restart the computer. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options
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    the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. See "Using Windows Device To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and
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    The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs that are installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do so. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System
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    Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Processor type Cache FSB speed System Information System chipset Northbridge
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    Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory four user-accessible DDR2 sockets 128, 256, 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB non-ECC 800 and 667-MHz DDR2 unbuffered SDRAM; SLI memory 1 GB 8 GB Expansion Bus Bus type PCI (SLOT5 and SLOT6) connector connector
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    Ports and Connectors External Connectors Audio IEEE 1394 Network adapter PS/2 keyboard/mouse USB S/PDIF Systemboard Connectors IDE drive Serial ATA Floppy drive Fan PCI PCI Express x1 PCI Express x8 PCI Express x16 microphone, line-in, line-out, side-surround, center/LFE, rear-surround 6-pin serial
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    The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. Power supply diagnostic LED green light - Indicates power availability for power supply. off (no light) - Indicates no power available for the power supply. Activity light (on integrated network yellow blinking light - Indicates
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    Video Video type PCI Express Audio Audio type HDA 7.1 channel Power DC power supply Wattage Heat dissipation Voltage (see the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide) Backup battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, do not overload an
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    Environmental Temperature range: Operating Storage Relative humidity (maximum): Operating Storage Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating Storage Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse):
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    at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. See "Online Services" on page 136 for a more extensive list of Dell Support online. 5 If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, see "Contacting Dell" on page 141. NOTE: Call Dell Support from
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    For instructions on using the Dell Support, see "Technical Support and Customer Service" on page 136. NOTE: Some of the following services are not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S. Call your local Dell representative for information on availability. Technical Support and
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    ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call the automated order-status service. A recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order. For the telephone number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 141. Problems With Your Order If you
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    the tests that you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95). 4 Include any accessories that belong with the item(s) being returned (power cables, software floppy disks, guides, and so on) if the return is for credit. 5 Pack the equipment to
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    detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer itself. Ensure that the computer documentation is available. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. Getting Help 139
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    bottom of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version file before calling Dell. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed:
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    , or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1 Visit support.dell.com
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    142 Getting Help
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Inc. could void your authority to operate this equipment
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    : • Product name: Dell™ XPS™ 630i • Model number: DCDR01 • Company name: Dell Inc. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512-338-4400 NOTE: For further regulatory information, see your Product Information Guide. Macrovision This product
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    - alternating current - The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. ACPI - advanced configuration and power interface - A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in
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    bit - The smallest unit of data interpreted by your computer. Blu-ray Disc™ (BD)- An optical storage technology offering storage capacity of up to 50 GB, full 1080p video resolution (HDTV required), and as many as 7.1 channels of native, uncompressed surround sound. Bluetooth® wireless technology -
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    small amount of battery-powered CMOS memory to hold date, time, and system setup options. COA - Certificate of Authenticity - The Windows alpha-numeric code other architectural changes to boost memory speed to over 400 MHz. Dell Travel Remote- A small remote control stored in the portable computer
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    DIMM - dual in-line memory module - A circuit board with memory chips that connects to a memory module on the system board. DIN connector - A round, six-pin connector that conforms to DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; it is typically used to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors.
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    common types of ExpressCards. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code - A numeric code located on a sticker on your Dell™ computer. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. Express Service Code service may not be available in some
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    . Graphics modes can display an unlimited variety of shapes and fonts. GUI - graphical user interface - Software that interacts with the user by means of menus, windows, and icons. Most programs that operate on the
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    terms hard drive and hard disk are often used interchangeably. heat sink - A metal plate on some processors that helps dissipate heat. hibernate mode - A power management mode that saves everything in memory to a reserved space on the hard drive and then turns off the computer. When you restart the
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    connection must be assigned an IRQ. Although two devices can share the same IRQ assignment, you cannot operate both devices simultaneously. ISP - Internet service provider - A company that allows you to access its host server to connect directly to the Internet, send and receive e-mail, and access
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    - One million bytes per second. This measurement is typically used for data transfer ratings. media bay - A bay that supports devices such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. memory - A temporary data storage area inside your computer. Because the data in memory is not
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    notification area - The section of the Windows taskbar that contains icons for providing quick access computer is turned off or loses its external power source. NVRAM is used for maintaining computer component interconnect - PCI is a local bus that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing a
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    system, and all devices are Plug and Play compliant. POST - power-on self-test - Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the BIOS, no problems are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up. processor - A computer chip that interprets and executes program instructions. Sometimes
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    in rpm. RTC - real time clock - Battery-powered clock on the system board that keeps the date and time after you shut down the computer. RTCRST - real-time clock reset - A jumper on the system board of some computers that can often be used for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - serial attached SCSI
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    Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. setup program - A program that is used to install and configure hardware and software. The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with most Windows file. standby mode - A power management mode that shuts down
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    extended graphics array plus - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1400 x 1050. system board - The main circuit board the weight of the computer. U UAC - user account control - Windows Vista® security feature that, when enabled, provides an added layer of
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    power supply - A backup power source used when the electrical power fails or drops to an unacceptable voltage level. A UPS keeps a computer running for a limited amount of time when there is no electrical power and controllers that supports resolutions up to , such as Windows operating systems,
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    supply 66 W of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours. wallpaper - The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. Change your wallpaper through the Windows graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 800. X XGA - extended graphics
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    Z ZIF - zero insertion force - A type of socket or connector that allows a computer chip to be installed or removed with no stress applied to either the chip or its socket. Zip - A popular data compression format. Files that have been compressed with the Zip format are called Zip files and usually
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    162 Glossary
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    83 option settings, 82 booting to a USB device, 82 C CD-RW drive problems, 103 CDs, 45 operating system, 16 playing, 43 Check Disk, 103 CMOS settings hardware incompatibilities, 95, 121 connecting audio device, 48 TV, 48 contacting Dell, 141 copying CDs general information, 45 helpful tips, 47 how to
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    29 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 18 H hard drive problems, 103 hardware beep codes, 90 conflicts, 95, 121 Dell Diagnostics, 95 drives, RAID configuration, 67 Hardware Troubleshooter, 95, 121 hibernate mode, 39, 41-42 I IEEE 1394 problems, 104 Internet connection about, 27 options, 27 setting up
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    Microsoft Windows, 13 Service Tag, 13 M media card reader using, 64 memory problems, 108 messages error, 103 monitor blank, 113 clone mode, 37 connect DVI, 35-36 connect TV, 35, 37 connect two, 35-36 connect VGA, 35-36 display settings, 37 extended desktop mode, 37 hard to read, 113 mouse problems
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    107 volume adjusting, 112 Product Information Guide, 12 R RAID configuring, 67 RAID array, creating, 71 regulatory information, 12 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 95 S S.M.A.R.T, 94 S/PDIF digital audio enabling, 62 safety instructions, 12 scanner problems, 111-112 Service Tag, 13 settings system setup
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    conflicts, 95, 121 Dell Diagnostics, 95 Hardware Troubleshooter, 95, 121 restore to previous state, 122 TV connect to computer, 35, 37 connecting, 48 U uninterruptible power supply. See UPS UPS USB booting to devices, 82 V volume adjusting, 112 W warranty information, 12 Windows Vista Factory Image
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