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4 Press the left- and right-arrow keys to highlight RAID On, press , and then press . NOTE: For more information about RAID options, see "System Setup Options" on page 129. 5 Press the left- and right-arrow keys to highlight Save/Exit, and press to exit system setup and resume the boot process. Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® RAID Option ROM Utility NOTE: Although any size drives may be used to create a RAID configuration using the Intel RAID Option ROM utility, ideally the drives should be of equal size. In a RAID level 0 configuration, the size of the configuration will be the size of the smallest drive multiplied by the number (two) of drives in the configuration. In a RAID level 1 configuration, the size of the configuration will be the smaller of the two drives used. Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration NOTICE: You will lose any data on your hard drives when you create a RAID configuration using the following procedure. Back up data you want to keep before continuing. NOTE: Use the following procedure only if you are reinstalling your operating system. Do not use the following procedure to migrate an existing storage configuration to RAID level 0 configuration. 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see page 20). 2 Press when you are prompted to enter the Intel® RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Press the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight Create RAID Volume, and press . 4 Enter a RAID volume name or accept the default, and press . 5 Press the up- and down-arrow keys to select RAID0(Stripe), and press . 6 If there are more than two hard drives available, press the up- and down-arrow keys and spacebar to select the two or three drives you want to use to make up your configuration, and then press . NOTE: Select the strip size closest to the size of the average file you want to store on the RAID volume. If you do not know the average file size, choose 128 KB as your strip size. 7 Press the up- and down-arrow keys to change the strip size, and press . 8 Select the desired capacity for the volume, and press . The default value is the maximum available size. 9 Press to create the volume. 10 Press to confirm that you want to create the RAID volume. 11 Confirm that the correct volume configuration is displayed on the main Intel® RAID Option ROM utility screen. 12 Press the up- and down-arrow keys to select Exit, and press . 13 Install the operating system (see "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on page 64). Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21

Section	Page
Contents	3
Finding Information	9
Setting Up and Using Your Computer	13
Opening the Drive Door	13
Changing the Front-Panel Light Color	13
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)	15
Connecting Two Monitors	16
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors	16
Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector	17
Connecting a TV	17
Changing the Display Settings	18
About Serial ATA Drives	18
About Your RAID Configuration	18
RAID Level 0 Configuration	19
RAID Level 1 Configuration	19
Configuring Your Computer for RAID	20
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® RAID Option ROM Utility	21
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® Application Accelerator	23
Transferring Information to a New Computer	26
Playing CDs and Movies	27
Playing a CD or DVD	27
Adjusting the Volume	29
Adjusting the Picture	29
Copying CDs and DVDs	30
How to Copy a CD or DVD	30
Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs	31
Helpful Tips	31
Network Setup Wizard	32
Power Management	32
Overview	32
Standby Mode	32
Hibernate Mode	33
Power Options Properties	33
Optimizing Performance	37
Hyper-Threading	37
Overclocking	37
PCI Express Cards	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	44
The computer stops responding	44
A program stops responding	45
A program crashes repeatedly	45
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system	45
A solid blue screen appears	45
Other software problems	46
Memory Problems	46
Mouse Problems	47
Network Problems	48
Power Problems	48
Printer Problems	49
Scanner Problems	50
Sound and Speaker Problems	51
No sound from speakers	51
No sound from headphones	52
Video and Monitor Problems	52
If the screen is blank	52
If the screen is difficult to read	53
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	75
Inside View of Your Computer	76
System Board Components	77
Memory	78
Installing Memory	79
Removing Memory	81
Cards	81
PCI Cards	82
PCI Express Cards	85
Serial Port Adapters	89
Installing a Serial Port Adapter	89
Removing a Serial Port Adapter	90
Drives	91
General Installation Guidelines	92
Connecting Drive Cables	92
Hard Drive	94
Removing a Hard Drive	94
Installing a Hard Drive	95
Adding a Second Hard Drive	98
Floppy Drive	99
Removing a Floppy Drive	100
Installing a Floppy Drive	101
Media Card Reader	103
Removing a Media Card Reader	103
Installing a Media Card Reader	104
CD/DVD Drive	105
Removing a CD/DVD Drive	106
Installing a CD/DVD Drive	107
Processor Airflow Shroud	109
Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud	109
Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud	110
Processor	110
Removing the Processor	110
Installing the Processor	113
Front Panel	115
Removing the Front Panel	116
Replacing the Front Panel	116
Drive Door	117
Removing the Drive Door	117
Replacing the Drive Door	118
Battery	120
Replacing the Battery	120
Closing the Computer Cover	121
Appendix	123
Specifications	123
System Setup	127
Overview	127
Entering System Setup	128
System Setup Options	129
Boot Sequence	132
Clearing Forgotten Passwords	134
Clearing CMOS Settings	135
Cleaning Your Computer	135
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor	135
Mouse	136
Floppy Drive	136
CDs and DVDs	136
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)	137
Definition of \	137
Definition of \	137
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	137
Class A	138
Class B	138
FCC Identification Information	139
Contacting Dell	139

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Press the left- and right-arrow keys to highlight

RAID On

, press <Enter>, and then

press <Esc>.

NOTE:

For more information about RAID options, see "System Setup Options" on page 129.

Press the left- and right-arrow keys to highlight

Save/Exit

, and press <Enter> to exit system

setup and resume the boot process.

Configuring for RAID Using the Intel

RAID Option ROM Utility

NOTE:

Although any size drives may be used to create a RAID configuration using the Intel RAID Option

ROM utility, ideally the drives should be of equal size. In a RAID level 0 configuration, the size of the

configuration will be the size of the smallest drive multiplied by the number (two) of drives in the

configuration. In a RAID level 1 configuration, the size of the configuration will be the smaller of the two

drives used.

Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration

NOTICE:

You will lose any data on your hard drives when you create a RAID configuration using the

following procedure. Back up data you want to keep before continuing.

NOTE:

Use the following procedure only if you are reinstalling your operating system. Do not use the

following procedure to migrate an existing storage configuration to RAID level 0 configuration.

Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see page 20).

Press <Ctrl><i> when you are prompted to enter the Intel

RAID Option ROM utility.

Press the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight

Create RAID Volume

, and press <Enter>.

Enter a RAID volume name or accept the default, and press <Enter>.

Press the up- and down-arrow keys to select

RAID0(Stripe)

, and press <Enter>.

If there are more than two hard drives available, press the up- and down-arrow keys and

spacebar to select the two or three drives you want to use to make up your configuration, and

then press <Enter>.

NOTE:

Select the strip size closest to the size of the average file you want to store on the RAID volume. If

you do not know the average file size, choose 128 KB as your strip size.

Press the up- and down-arrow keys to change the strip size, and press <Enter>.

Select the desired capacity for the volume, and press <Enter>. The default value is the

maximum available size.

Press <Enter> to create the volume.

Press <y> to confirm that you want to create the RAID volume.

Confirm that the correct volume configuration is displayed on the main Intel

RAID Option

ROM utility screen.

Press the up- and down-arrow keys to select

Exit

, and press <Enter>.

Install the operating system (see "Reinstalling Microsoft

Windows

XP" on page 64).