Dell Dimension XPS Gen 4 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell Dimension XPS Gen 4. We have 4 Dell Dimension XPS Gen 4 manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Service Manual, Setup Manual, Product Information Manual

Dell Dimension XPS Gen 4 Owner's Manual (154 pages)

Dell Desktop Computer Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 5.55 MB

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

13
- Opening the Drive Door
  13
- Changing the Front-Panel Light Color
  14
- Connecting Two Monitors
  15
- About Serial ATA Drives
  17
- About Your RAID Configuration
  17
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  25
- Playing Cds and Movies
  26
  - Playing a CD or DVD
    26
  - Adjusting the Volume
    28
  - Adjusting the Picture
    28
- Copying Cds and Dvds
  28
- Network Setup Wizard
  30
- Power Management
  31
  - Overview
    31
  - Standby Mode
    31
  - Hibernate Mode
    31
  - Power Options Properties
    32
2 Optimizing Performance

35
- Hyper-Threading
  35
- Overclocking
  35
- PCI Express Cards
  36
3 Solving Problems

37
- Troubleshooting Tips
  37
- Battery Problems
  37
- Drive Problems
  37
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems
    38
  - Hard Drive Problems
    39
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  39
- Error Messages
  40
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  41
- Keyboard Problems
  41
- Lockups and Software Problems
  42
- Memory Problems
  44
- Mouse Problems
  44
- Network Problems
  45
- Power Problems
  46
- Printer Problems
  47
- Scanner Problems
  47
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  48
  - No Sound from Speakers
    48
  - No Sound from Headphones
    49
- Video and Monitor Problems
  50
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    50
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    50
4 Advanced Troubleshooting

53
- Diagnostic Lights
  53
- Dell Diagnostics
  56
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    56
- Drivers
  59
  - What Is a Driver
    59
  - Identifying Drivers
    59
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    60
- Using Microsoft ® Windows ® XP System Restore
  61
- Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
  63
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  64
- Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
  64
  - Before You Begin
    64
  - Reinstalling Windows XP
    65
5 Removing and Installing Parts

67
- Before You Begin
  67
- Front and Back View of the Computer
  69
  - Front View
    69
  - Front View (Doors Open)
    70
  - Back View
    71
- Opening the Computer Cover
  73
- Inside View of Your Computer
  74
- System Board Components
  75
- Memory
  76
  - Installing Memory
    77
  - Removing Memory
    79
- Cards
  79
  - PCI Cards
    80
  - PCI Express Cards
    83
- Drives
  88
  - General Installation Guidelines
    88
  - Connecting Drive Cables
    89
- Hard Drive
  90
  - Removing a Hard Drive
    90
  - Installing a Hard Drive
    91
  - Adding a Second Hard Drive
    94
- Floppy Drive
  95
  - Removing a Floppy Drive
    96
  - Installing a Floppy Drive
    96
- CD/DVD Drive
  98
  - Removing a CD/DVD Drive
    98
  - Installing a CD/DVD Drive
    99
- Processor Airflow Shroud
  102
  - Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
    102
  - Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
    103
- Processor
  103
  - Removing the Processor
    103
  - Installing the Processor
    106
- Front Panel
  108
  - Removing the Front Panel
    108
  - Replacing the Front Panel
    109
- Drive Door
  110
  - Removing the Drive Door
    110
  - Replacing the Drive Door
    111
- Battery
  113
  - Replacing the Battery
    113
- Closing the Computer Cover
  114
6 Appendix

115
- Specifications
  115
- System Setup
  119
  - Overview
    119
  - Entering System Setup
    120
  - System Setup Options
    121
  - Boot Sequence
    124
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  126
- Clearing CMOS Settings
  127
- Cleaning Your Computer
  127
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
    127
  - Mouse
    128
  - Floppy Drive
    128
  - Cds and Dvds
    128
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  129
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    129
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    129
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  129
  - Class a
    130
  - Class B
    130
  - FCC Identification Information
    131
- Contacting Dell
  131
Index

149

Dell Dimension XPS Gen 4 Service Manual (54 pages)

Service Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.07 MB

Abbreviations and Acronyms
1
Before You Begin
2
Getting Started
2
Recommended Tools
2
Turning off Your Computer
2
Before Working Inside Your Computer
2
Opening the Computer Cover
4
Front View
5
Back View
6
Technical Specifications
8
Advanced Troubleshooting
11
Power Lights
11
Diagnostic Lights
11
Beep Codes
12
System Messages
13
Entering the System Setup Program
15
System Setup Program Screens
15
System Setup Program Options
15
Option Settings
17
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
17
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
17
Boot Sequence
17
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
18
Clearing CMOS Settings
18
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
20
Abbreviations and Acronyms
20
Removing and Installing Parts
21
DDR2 Memory Overview
21
Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations
22
Installing Memory
22
Removing Memory
23
PCI Cards
23
Installing a Pci Card
23
Removing a PCI Card
25
PCI Express Cards
25
Installing a PCI Express Card
26
Removing a PCI Express Card
28
General Installation Guidelines
29
Connecting Drive Cables
29
Drive Interface Connectors
29
Removing a Hard Drive
30
Installing a Hard Drive
31
Adding a Second Hard Drive
32
Removing a Floppy Drive
33
Installing a Floppy Drive
34
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
35
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
36
Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
37
Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
38
Removing the Processor
38
Installing the Processor
40
Removing the System Board
41
Replacing the System Board
42
Removing the Power Supply
43
Removing the Front Panel
44
Front LED Board
44
Removing the Front LED Board
45
Removing the Drive Door
45
Replacing the Drive Door
46
Replacing the Battery
47
Closing the Computer Cover
49
Technical Overview
50
Inside View of Your Computer
50
System Board Components
50
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
51
DC Power Connector P1
51
DC Power Connector P2
52
DC Power Connector P5
52

Dell Dimension XPS Gen 4 Setup Manual (2 pages)

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Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.43 MB

Dell Dimension XPS Gen 4 Product Information Manual (2 pages)

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2 Optimizing Performance

3 Solving Problems

4 Advanced Troubleshooting

5 Removing and Installing Parts

6 Appendix

Index

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