Dell XPS 730x H2C (Early 2009) Manuel d'utilisateur

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ XPS™ 730/730XQuick Reference GuideModel DCDObook.book Page 1 Monday, November 10, 2008 1:26 PM

10 Setting up Your Computer1 front panel LEDs (3)Multi-colored LEDs provide illumination for the front of the computer.2 front I/O connectorsPlug USB

Setting up Your Computer 119 hard-drive activity LEDThe hard drive LED is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The L

12 Setting up Your ComputerFront I/O Connectors1 IEEE 1394 connectorUse the IEEE 1394 connector for high-speed data devices such as digital video came

Setting up Your Computer 13Back View1 power connector Insert the power cable. The appearance of this connector may differ from the illustration.2 Buil

14 Setting up Your ComputerBack I/O Connectors5 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI or PCI Express (PCIe) cards.NOTE: Some connector sl

Setting up Your Computer 15center/LFE surround outUse the (orange) subwoofer connector to attach a single subwoofer.NOTE: The LFE (Low Frequency Effec

16 Setting up Your Computernetwork adapter connectors (2)Use the network adapter connector to attach your computer to a network or broadband device. C

Setting up Your Computer 17Setting up the ComputerYour computer ships with the computer stand already installed.With the computer sitting in an uprigh

18 Setting up Your ComputerInstalling Your Computer in an EnclosureInstalling your computer in an enclosure can restrict the airflow and impact your c

Setting up Your Computer 19• If your computer is installed in a corner on a desk or under a desk, leave at least 5.1 centimeters (2 inches) of clearan

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indica

20 Setting up Your ComputerConnecting to a NetworkTo connect the system to a network:1Connect one end of a network cable to your network device (route

System Configuration 21System Configuration NOTE: Some features listed below may not be available or may vary on a Dell™ XPS™ 730X computer. For more

22 System ConfigurationTCP/IP Acceleration NOTE: Enabling TCP/IP acceleration enhances your network performance but can cause your network traffic to

System Configuration 23Changing the Display Setting to Support Two or More MonitorsAfter connecting the additional displays you will need to enable th

24 System ConfigurationEnabling ATI Crossfire TechnologySupporting Crossfire technology requires two or more compatible, ATI Crossfire-capable graphic

Optimizing Performance 25Optimizing Performance NOTE: Some features listed below may not be available or may vary on a Dell™ XPS™ 730X computer. For

26 Optimizing PerformanceSoftware Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only)Your computer includes components compatible with NVIDIA ESA (Enthusiast Syst

Optimizing Performance 27View System InformationThis section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to view version information for the computer and i

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Troubleshooting 29Troubleshooting WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For addi

Contents 3Contents1 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Setting up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Front and Back Vi

30 Troubleshooting3At the Boot Device Menu, use the up- and down- arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the keyboard to highlight Boot to Util

Troubleshooting 317At the CD-ROM Startup Menu, use the up- and down- arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the keyboard to highlight Boot from

32 TroubleshootingFor any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the err

Troubleshooting 33If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut

34 TroubleshootingDell Support 3Dell Support 3 is customized for your computing environment. This utility provides self-support information, software

Troubleshooting 35The monthly version is available as an annual subscription and is a feature of Dell Support 3, a complimentary application that prov

36 TroubleshootingDellConnect™DellConnect is a simple online access tool that allows a Dell service and support associate to access your computer thro

Troubleshooting 37• If the power button LED is off, the computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.– Reseat the power cable into both the

38 TroubleshootingSolving ProblemsTroubleshooting Software and Hardware ProblemsIf a device is either not detected during the operating system setup o

Troubleshooting 393Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list.4In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware c

4 ContentsSoftware Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26NVIDIA Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 TroubleshootingCLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISKCHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONSRUN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER — See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardwar

Troubleshooting 41Power ProblemsENSURE THAT ALL COMPONENTS AND CABLES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED AND SECURELY CONNECTED TO THE SYSTEM BOARD.A device may b

42 TroubleshootingRestoring the Operating SystemYou can restore your operating system to a previously stable point in the following ways:• Microsoft W

Troubleshooting 43Starting System RestoreWindows XP: CAUTION: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open

44 TroubleshootingUsing Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently delet

Troubleshooting 455When prompted, click Yes.The computer restarts. Because the computer is restored to its original operating state, the screens that

46 TroubleshootingReinstalling the Operating SystemTo reinstall Windows, you need the following items:• Dell Operating System media•Dell Drivers and U

Troubleshooting 47 NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you use the provided Dell Operating System media when reinstalling the operating system. The

48 Troubleshooting10Type the computer name in the Computer Name: field if you want to change it from the name provided. NOTE: For Windows XP Profes

Troubleshooting 49 CAUTION: The Operating System media provides options for reinstalling Windows Vista. The options can overwrite files and possibly

Contents 5Reinstalling the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . 46Before you Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Reinstalling Windows XP

50 Troubleshooting17Select a user name, password, and picture for your user account. 18On the Choose a computer name and choose a desktop background w

Troubleshooting 51Recommended Driver Installation Order NOTE: The exact drivers that you have to install will depend on the operating system you choo

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Configuring the BIOS 53Configuring the BIOSSystem SetupThe System Setup options allow you to: • Change the system configuration information after you

54 Configuring the BIOSSystem Setup ScreensThe System Setup window displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Informa

Configuring the BIOS 55System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear,

56 Configuring the BIOSAdvanced CPU ConfigurationAllows you to enable or disable the CPU features that enhance the performance of the system.• CPU Mul

Configuring the BIOS 57Integrated PeripheralsAllows you to enable or disable the integrated devices and ports on your system.• Halt On—Sets the type o

58 Configuring the BIOSIDE/SATA ConfigurationEnables or disables a user to define or change any values related to IDE or SATA devices such as hard dri

Configuring the BIOS 59Overclock ConfigurationEnables you to set the system clock mode. Displays the following parameters and current value for each p

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60 Configuring the BIOSOvervoltage ConfigurationEnables you to configure the voltage of the CPU core, FSB, memory voltage, and chipset voltage.• CPU C

Configuring the BIOS 61PowerACPI Suspend TypeSpecifies the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) suspend type. ACPI is a power management

62 Configuring the BIOSBoot SequenceThis feature allows you to change the boot sequence for the bootable devices installed on your computer.Option Set

Configuring the BIOS 633When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is he

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Appendix 65AppendixSpecifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→

66 AppendixComputer Information Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730XChipsetNorthbridgeSouthbridgenForce 790i SLInForce 790i SLI SPPnForce 790i SLI MCPIntel X58I

Appendix 67Bus throughputx1 slot bidirectional speed — 2.5 Gbpsx1 slot bidirectional speed — 2.5 GbpsPCI Express x16 Generation 2Connectortwo x16 thre

68 Appendix✓ = Supported; ✘ = Not supportedDrives Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730XAvailable devicesSerial ATA (SATA) hard driveFloppy driveSATA Blu-ray Disc

Appendix 69System board connectorsIDE driveone 40-pin connector N/ASerial ATAsix 7-pin connectors eight 7-pin connectorsFloppy driveone 34-pin connect

Finding Information 7Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may

70 AppendixFront panel LEDs ten multi-colored LEDs provide illumination for the front of the computer.Back panel LEDs four multi-colored LEDs provide

Appendix 71Macrovision Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. pate

72 AppendixContacting DellYou can contact Dell through the Internet and by phone:• For support through the web, go to support.dell.com.• For worldwide

Index 73IndexBbeep codes, 37BIOS, 53Boot Sequence, 62boot sequencechanging, 62-63option settings, 62bootingto a USB device, 62Ccardsslots, 14CDsoperat

74 IndexHhard driveproblems, 40hardwarebeep codes, 37conflicts, 38Hardware Troubleshooter, 38headphoneconnector, 12, 15IIEEEconnectors, 12, 14IRQ conf

Index 75Rregulatory information, 8Ssafety instructions, 8Service Manual, 7settingssystem setup, 53softwareconflicts, 38sound connectorsline-in, 15line

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8 Finding InformationDell Technology GuideThe Dell Technology Guide is available at support.dell.com.• About your operating system.• Using and maintai

Setting up Your Computer 9Setting up Your ComputerFront and Back View of the ComputerFront View62834957110book.book Page 9 Monday, November 10, 2008