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What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop • How to reinstall my operating system • How to use Linux • E-mail discussions with users of Dell Precision™ products and the Linux operating system • Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, then click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 72. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is located on your computer. NOTE: The color of your CD varies according to the operating system you ordered. Dell Supported Linux Sites • linux.dell.com • lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-precision Finding Information 11

Section	Page
Owner’s Manual	1
Finding Information	9
Setting Up and Using Your Computer	13
Front View of the Computer	13
Back View of the Computer	15
Back Panel Connectors	16
Connecting Monitors	17
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors	18
Connecting One Monitor With a VGA connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector	18
Connecting a Television (TV)	19
Changing the Display Settings	19
Setting Up a Printer	20
Printer Cable	20
Connecting a USB Printer	20
Connecting to the Internet	21
Setting Up Your Internet Connection	21
Setting Up a Home and Office Network	22
Connecting to a Network Adapter	22
Network Setup Wizard	23
Transferring Information to a New Computer	23
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System CD	24
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD	25
Playing CDs and DVDs	26
Playing a CD or DVD	26
Adjusting the Volume	28
Adjusting the Picture	28
Copying CDs and DVDs	28
How to Copy a CD or DVD	29
Using Blank CDs and DVDs	29
Helpful Tips	30
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)	31
IEEE 1394 (Optional)	32
Power Management	32
Overview	32
Standby Mode	32
Hibernate Mode	33
Power Options Properties	33
Cleaning Your Computer	34
Cleaning the Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor	34
Cleaning the Mouse	35
Cleaning the Floppy Drive	35
Cleaning CDs and DVDs	35
Optimizing Performance	37
Hyper-Threading	37
About Your RAID Configuration	37
RAID Level 0 Configuration	38
RAID Level 1 Configuration	38
Configuring Your Computer for RAID	39
Using the Intel RAID Option ROM Utility	40
Using the Intel Application Accelerator	42
Dell DataSafe (Optional)	46
Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional)	46
Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology (QRT)	46
Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup	47
Enabling the QRT Feature in the Operating system	47
Solving Problems	49
Troubleshooting Tips	49
Battery Problems	49
Drive Problems	50
CD and DVD drive problems	50
Hard drive problems	51
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems	51
Error Messages	53
Media Card Reader Problems	54
Keyboard Problems	54
Lockups and Software Problems	55
The computer does not start up	55
The computer stops responding	55
A program stops responding	55
A program crashes repeatedly	55
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system	56
A solid blue screen appears	56
Other software problems	56
Memory Problems	57
Mouse Problems	57
Network Problems	58
Power Problems	59
Printer Problems	60
Scanner Problems	60
Sound and Speaker Problems	61
No sound from speakers	61
No sound from headphones	62
Video and Monitor Problems	62
The screen is blank	62
The screen is difficult to read	63
Troubleshooting Tools	65
Diagnostic Lights	65
Dell Diagnostics	68
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu	69
Drivers	70
What Is a Driver?	70
Identifying Drivers	70
Reinstalling Drivers	71
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	72
Restoring Your Operating System	72
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore	72
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec	74
Removing and Installing Parts	77
Before You Begin	77
Recommended Tools	77
Turning Off Your Computer	77
Before Working Inside Your Computer	78
Removing the Computer Cover	78
Inside View of Your Computer	80
System Board Components	81
Memory	82
Memory Overview	82
Installing Memory	83
Removing Memory	85
Cards	86
PCI Cards	86
PCI Express Cards	91
Drive Panels	100
Removing the Drive Panel	100
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert	101
Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert	102
Replacing the Drive Panel	103
Drives	103
General Installation Guidelines	104
Hard Drive	104
Removing a Hard Drive	105
Installing a Hard Drive	106
Adding a Second Hard Drive	107
Floppy Drive	109
Removing a Floppy Drive	109
Installing a Floppy Drive	111
Media Card Reader	112
Removing a Media Card Reader	112
Installing a Media Card Reader	115
CD/DVD Drive	116
Removing a CD/DVD Drive	117
Installing a CD/DVD Drive	118
Battery	120
Replacing the Battery	120
Replacing the Computer Cover	121
Appendix	123
Specifications	123
System Setup	127
Overview	127
Entering System Setup	127
System Setup Options	129
Boot Sequence	132
Clearing Forgotten Passwords	134
Clearing CMOS Settings	135
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)	135
Definition of \	135
Definition of \	136
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)	136
FCC Class B	136
Contacting Dell	137
Glossary	159