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To set standby mode to automatically activate after a defined period of inactivity: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Pick a category→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of inactivity, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Stand by. To exit from standby mode, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive, and then completely turning off the computer. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in prior to entering hibernate mode. To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Pick a category→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 3 Define your hibernate settings on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. To exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to exit from hibernate mode. Because the keyboard and mouse do not function in hibernate mode, pressing a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of hibernation. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, 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 Options Properties Define your standby mode settings, hibernate mode settings, and other power settings in the Power Options Properties window. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Pick a category→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 3 Define your power settings on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. Power Schemes Tab Each standard power setting is called a scheme. If you want to select one of the standard Windows schemes installed on your computer, choose a scheme from the Power schemes drop-down menu. The settings for each scheme appear in the fields below the scheme name. Each scheme has different settings for starting standby mode, hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the hard drive. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 45

Section	Page
Contents	3
Finding Information	9
Setting Up and Using Your Computer	13
Front and Back View of the Computer	13
Front View	13
Front I/O Connectors	15
Back View	16
Back I/O Connectors	17
Attaching the Computer Stand	18
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure	20
Connecting Monitors	22
Connecting a Monitor (Without an Adapter)	23
Connecting a Monitor (With an Adapter)	24
Connecting a Monitor in a Dual Graphics Card Configuration	25
Connecting Two or More Monitors	27
Connecting a TV	27
Changing the Display Settings to Support Two or More Monitors	28
About Your RAID Configuration	29
RAID Level 0 Configuration	29
RAID Level 1 Configuration	30
RAID Level 0+1 Configuration	30
RAID Level 5 Configuration	32
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID	32
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode	33
Using the NVIDIA MediaShield ROM Utility	33
Using NVIDIA MediaShield	34
Using Multimedia	37
Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media	38
Helpful Tips	40
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)	41
Network Setup Wizard	42
Transferring Information to a New Computer	43
Power Management Options in Windows XP	44
Standby Mode	44
Hibernate Mode	45
Power Options Properties	45
Power Management Options in Windows Vista	47
Sleep Mode	47
Hibernate Mode	47
Configuring Power Management Settings	47
Optimizing for Greater Performance	49
Understanding Dual-Graphics Technology	49
Understanding CPU Overclocking	49
Dell™ QuickSet	51
Troubleshooting	53
Solving Problems	53
Battery Problems	53
Drive Problems	53
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems	55
Error Messages	56
IEEE 1394 Device Problems	57
Keyboard Problems	57
Lockups and Software Problems	58
Memory Problems	59
Mouse Problems	60
Network Problems	60
Power Problems	61
Printer Problems	61
Scanner Problems	62
Sound and Speaker Problems	63
Video and Monitor Problems	63
Power Lights	65
Diagnostic Lights	66
Beep Codes	69
System Messages	70
Dell Diagnostics	72
When to Use Dell Diagnostics	72
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive	72
Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media	73
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu	74
Drivers	75
What Is a Driver?	75
Identifying Drivers	75
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities	76
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback	76
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media	76
Restoring Your Operating System	78
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore	78
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore	79
Using the Operating System Media	82
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems	83
Removing and Installing Parts	85
Before You Begin	85
Recommended Tools	85
Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer	85
Removing the Computer Cover	86
Inside View of Your Computer	88
System Board Components	89
Memory	90
DDR2 Memory Overview	90
Addressing Memory Configurations	91
Installing Memory	92
Removing Memory	93
Cards	94
Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards	95
Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards	97
Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration	100
Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration	102
Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings	105
Drives	106
About Serial ATA Drives	107
General Drive Installation Guidelines	107
Hard Drive	108
Removing a Hard Drive	108
Installing a Hard Drive	110
Drive Panel	113
Removing the Drive Panel	113
Replacing the Drive Panel	114
Floppy Drive	115
Removing a Floppy Drive	115
Installing a Floppy Drive	117
Media Card Reader	119
Removing a Media Card Reader	119
Installing a Media Card Reader	121
Optical Drive	123
Removing an Optical Drive	123
Installing an Optical Drive	125
Processor Airflow Shroud	128
Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly	128
Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly	129
Processor	129
Removing the Processor	129
Installing the Processor	130
Fans	132
Removing the Card Fan	132
Installing the Card Fan	134
Removing the CPU Fan	135
Installing the CPU Fan	136
Removing the Optional Hard Drive Fan	137
Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan	138
System Board	139
Removing the System Board	139
Installing the System Board	140
Power Supply	141
Power Supply (PSU) DC Connector Pin Assignments	142
Removing the Power Supply	151
Installing the Power Supply	154
Front I/O Panel	155
Front I/O-Panel Components	155
Removing the Front I/O Panel	156
Installing the I/O Panel	157
Battery	157
Replacing the Battery	157
Removing the Computer Stand	158
Replacing the Computer Cover	159
Appendix	161
Specifications	161
System Setup	166
Overview	166
Entering System Setup	166
System Setup Options	167
Boot Sequence	173
Clearing Forgotten Passwords	174
Clearing CMOS Settings	175
Cleaning Your Computer	176
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor	176
Mouse	176
Floppy Drive	177
CDs and DVDs	177
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	177
Class A	178
Class B	178
FCC Identification Information	178
Contacting Dell	179
Glossary	203

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer

To set standby mode to automatically activate after a defined period of inactivity:

Click

Start

→

Control Panel

→

Pick a category

→

Performance and Maintenance

Under

or pick a Control Panel icon

, click

Power Options

To immediately activate standby mode without a period of inactivity, click

Start

→

Turn Off

Computer

→

Stand by

To exit from standby mode, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse.

Hibernate Mode

Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive, and then

completely turning off the computer. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is

restored to the state it was in

prior to entering hibernate mode.

To activate hibernate mode:

Click

Start

→

Control Panel

→

Pick a category

→

Performance and Maintenance

Under

or pick a Control Panel icon

, click

Power Options

Define your hibernate settings on the

Power Schemes

tab,

Advanced

tab, and

Hibernate

tab.

To exit from hibernate mode

press the power button. The computer may take a short time to exit from

hibernate mode. Because the keyboard and mouse do not function in hibernate mode, pressing a key on

the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of hibernation.

Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the

contents of the computer memory, 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 Options Properties

Define your standby mode settings, hibernate mode settings, and other power settings in the

Power

Options Properties

window.

To access the

Power Options Properties

window:

Click

Start

→

Control Panel

→

Pick a category

→

Performance and Maintenance

Under

or pick a Control Panel icon

, click

Power Options

Define your power settings on the

Power Schemes

tab,

Advanced

tab, and

Hibernate

tab.

Power Schemes Tab

Each standard power setting is called a scheme. If you want to select one of the standard Windows

schemes installed on your computer, choose a scheme from the

Power schemes

drop-down menu. The

settings for each scheme appear in the fields below the scheme name. Each scheme has different settings

for starting standby mode, hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the hard drive.