Dell XPS 710 Manuel d'utilisateur

Dell™XPS™710Owner'sManual Setting Up and Using Your Computer Optimizing Performance Solving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Removing an

 Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for the bootable devices installed on your computer.  Option Settings l Diskett

Drivers  What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program

7. Click the Driver tab.  8. Click Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from the Drive

12. When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next.  13. Click Finish and restart your computer. Using Microsoft®Windows®XP Syst

If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. To determine if System

 2. Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears.  3. Restart the computer.  4. When the DELL logo appe

17. Click Next.  18. Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD.  19. Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilit

  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).  3. Locate the 2-pin passw

3. Locate the password (PASSWORD) and CMOS (RTCRST) jumpers on the system board (see System Board Components).  4. Remove the password jumper plug

If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your CDs or DVDs, try cleaning the discs.  1. Hold the disc by its outer edge.

 Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

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Back to Contents Page  Appendix Dell™XPS™710Owner'sManual Specifications System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMO

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Back to Contents Page Dell™XPS™710Owner'sManual Finding Information Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional

Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. l Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call

Back to Contents Page   NOTE: The color of your Operating System CD varies according to the operating system you ordered.

Back to Contents Page  Glossary Dell™XPS™710Owner'sManual Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or

carnet — An international customs document that facilitates temporary imports into foreign countries. Also known as a merchandise passport. CD — compa

E ECC — error checking and correction — A type of memory that includes special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data as it passes in and out of

Bus type PCI 32-bit PCI Express x1 and x16 Bus speed Bus throughput PCI: 33 MHz PCI Express: x1 slot bidirectional speed — 2.5 Gbps x16 slot bidirecti

help file — A file that contains descriptive or instructional information about a product. Some help files are associated with a particular program, s

memory — A temporary data storage area inside your computer. Because the data in memory is not permanent, it is recommended that you frequently save y

program — Any software that processes data for you, including spreadsheet, word processor, database, and game packages. Programs require an operating

Network connections cannot be protected by surge protectors. Always disconnect the network cable from the network connector during electrical storms.

W W — watt — The measurement of electrical power. One W is 1 ampere of current flowing at 1 volt. WHr — watt-hour — A unit of measure commonly used t

Back to Contents Page  Removing and Installing Parts Dell™XPS™710Owner'sManual Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for re

3. Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.  4. Disconnect all external cables from the computer.  5. Ca

 System Board Components 1 CD/DVD drive bays (4) 2 floppy drive/media card reader 3 hard drive bays (4) 4 card fan 5 front fan   1 white memory

Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. For additional in

 Addressing Memory Configurations If you are using a 32-bit operating system such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, your computer will support a maximum o

green for power-on state. amber light — Blinking amber indicates a problem with an installed device; solid amber indicates an internal power problem (

 5. Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into t

YourDell™computerprovidesthefollowingslotsforPCIandPCIExpresscards: l Three PCI card slots l Two PCI Express x16 card slots (can be use

 6. Press the release tab (if present) on the system board connector as you grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the co

 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).  3. If present, press the tab

 9. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connec

 5. Disconnect any cables connected to the card.  6. Press down the tab on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card slot and pivot

 9. Rotate the card retainer back into its original position; push its tip so that its tab clicks into place.  10. If present, lower the card rete

See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for yo

Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings If you installed a sound card:  1. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup), select Integrated Audio Co

l Improved cable routing facilitates more efficient airflow inside the chassis. l Compact cable connectors save space on the system board and on th

System Setup  Overview Use system setup as follows: l To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardwar

 4. Press the blue tabs on each side of the hard-drive bracket toward each other and slide the drive up and out of the hard-drive bay.  5. Ens

 4. Prepare the new hard drive for installation and check the documentation for the hard drive to verify that the drive is configured for your compu

 9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  10. Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on

 5. Set the drive panel aside in a secure location.  Replacing the Drive Panel  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove th

 5. Slide the drive release latch towards the base of the computer to release the shoulder screw, and then slide the drive out of the drive bay.

5. If no screws are attached to the new floppy drive, check the inside of the drive panel for shoulder screws. If screws are present, attach the screw

2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).  3. Remove the drive panel (see Removing the Drive Panel).  4. Disconnect the

3. Remove the drive panel (see Removing the Drive Panel).  4. Remove the existing media card reader, if applicable (see Removing a Media Card Read

Removing a CD/DVD Drive  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).  3. R

8. Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.  Installing a CD/DVD Drive  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Be

 System Setup Options       Key Functions — This field appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active sys

 9. Check all cable connections and fold cables out of the way to avoid blocking airflow between the fan and cooling vents.  10. Replace the dr

 4. Lift the processor airflow shroud out of the computer, and then set it aside.  Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud  1. Follow the proce

6. Lift the socket release lever and open the processor cover.  7. Remove the processor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in th

6. Pivot the socket release lever back toward the socket and snap it into place to secure the processor.  7. Replace the processor airflow shroud

 8. Connectyourcomputeranddevicestoelectricaloutlets,andturnthemon.  9. Enter system setup (see System Setup) and restore the settings

 4. Press down on the cover until it clicks into place.  5. Carefully, lift the rear of the computer and slide the stabilizing feet outward int

Back to Contents Page  Optimizing Performance Dell™XPS™710Owner'sManual Understanding PCI Express Cards Understanding Dual Graphics T

Back to Contents Page  Setting Up and Using Your Computer Dell™XPS™710Owner'sManual Front and Back View of the Computer  Front View

 Front I/O Connectors  Back View10 power button Press to turn on the computer.  NOTE: The power button can also be used to wake the system or t

 Back I/O Connectors 1 power connector Insert the power cable. The appearance of this connector may differ from what is pictured. 2 back panel L

SMART Reporting (Off default) Determines whether hard-drive errors for internal drives are reported during system startup. l Off — Errors are not rep

Attaching the Computer Stand     1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the thumb screw that is installed on the base of t

 4. Ensure that the screw hole on the stand is aligned with the screw hole on the base of the computer.  5. Insert the captive screw into the s

 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices: a. Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. b. In the Turn off computer window, click Tur

 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices: a. Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. b. In the Turn off computer window, click T

To connect a TV to your computer, an S-video cable is required. If you do not have an S-video cable, you may purchase one at most consumer electronics

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

 Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility Hard drives of any size may be used to create a RAID configuration. Ideally, however, the drives should b

Creating a RAID Array  1. Enable RAID on your hard drives (see Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode).  2. After rebooting your computer, l

Nvidia MediaShield utilizes a one-step process known as migrating to change the current state of a disk or array without losing any data. If needed, a

  1. Press the eject button on the front of the computer (see Front View) to open the drive tray.  2. Place the disc, label side up, in the cent

CPU Clock Speed Provides limited capability to adjust the CPU clock speed so that the CPU operates at a different frequency than that designated in th

 1. Click Start, point to All Programs® Accessories® Entertainment, and then click Volume Control.  2. In the Master Volume control window, click

Use blank CD-Rs to record music or permanently store data files. After the maximum storage capacity of a CD-R is reached, you cannot write to that CD-

 1. Inspect the media card to determine the proper orientation for insertion.  2. Slide the media card into the appropriate slot of the media c

To prepare the new computer for the file transfer:  1. Click Start, point to All Programs® Accessories® System Tools, and then click Files and Setti

To set standby mode to automatically activate after a defined period of inactivity:  1. Click Start, then click Control Panel.  2. Under Pick a c

 Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: l Place the power options icon in the Windows taskbar for quick access. l Set the computer to pro

Back to Contents Page  Solving Problems Dell™XPS™710Owner'sManual Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your com

 CD and DVD drive problems  Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive  Hard drive problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems  Run the Hardware T

Error Messages  Check the telephone line connection —   Check the telephone jack —   Connect the modem directly to the telephone wall jack —

IEEE 1394 Device Problems  Keyboard Problems  Lockups and Software Problems   The computer does not start up  The computer stops responding

Time.  NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using a power strip or surge protector. Auto Power Time Specifies the time to a

 A program stops responding  A program crashes repeatedly  A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system  A solid blue screen appe

Memory Problems  Mouse Problems  Network Problems Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive, floppy disks, or CDs  Save and close

 Power Problems  Printer Problems  CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Prod

 Scanner Problems  CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Gui

Sound and Speaker Problems   No sound from speakers  No sound from headphones Video and Monitor Problems   The screen is blank CAUTION: Befo

 The screen is difficult to read  The image quality is poor Back to Contents Page  Check the monitor cable connection —  l Ensure that the monito

Back to Contents Page Dell™XPS™710Owner'sManual For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary. IfyoupurchasedaDel

Back to Contents Page  Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™XPS™710Owner'sManual Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics Drivers Using Micr

Dell Diagnostics   When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in Solving Problems and run

If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again.  6