Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit XPS 600 du fabricant Dell
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www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ XPS 600 Owner’ s Manual Model WHL.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important i nformation that helps you make better use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential da mage to hardware or loss of da ta and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for propert y damage, personal injury , or death.
Contents 3 Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1 Setting Up and Using Y our Computer Opening the Drive Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Changing the Front- Panel Light Color .
4 Contents Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Hibernate Mode .
Contents 5 Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Contents 5 Removing and Installing Parts Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Recommended T ools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 T urning Off Y our Computer . . . . . . . .
Contents 7 CD/DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Removing a CD/DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Installing a CD/DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Processor Airflow Shroud .
8 Contents Dell T echnical Support Policy (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals . . . . . . . . . 140 Definition of "Third-Par ty" Software and Peripherals . .
Finding Information 9 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your comp uter . Some features or media may not be availabl e in certain countries. NOTE: Additional informati on may ship with your computer .
10 Finding Information www .dell.com | support.dell.com • W arranty information • T erms and Conditions (U.S. and Canada) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics informat.
Finding Information 11 • Service T ag and Express Service Code • Microsoft W indows License Label Service T ag and Microsoft ® Windows ® License These labels are located on your computer . • Use the Service T ag to identify your computer when you use support.
12 Finding Information www .dell.com | support.dell.com • Solutions — T r oubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online cour ses, and frequently ask ed questions • Community .
Finding Information 13 • How to reinstall my operating system Operating Sy stem CD The operating system is already installed on your computer . T o reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. See "Reinstalling W indows XP" on page 65.
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Setting Up and Using Y our Computer 15 Setting Up and Using Y our Computer Opening the Drive Door Changing the Front-Panel Light Color Y ou can use this ex clusive Dell™ XPS feature eit her to chang.
16 Setting Up and Using Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Y ou can choose from several color choices: •Off •R uby •Emerald •Sapphire (default) •Amber •Amethyst •T opaz •Diamond CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proce dures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide .
Setting Up and Using Y our Computer 17 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the media card r eader to transfer data directly to your computer . The media card r eader supports the following memory.
18 Setting Up and Using Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting Monitors CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, fo llow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide .
Setting Up and Using Y our Computer 19 Connecting T wo Monitors (Without an Adapter) NOTE: Dependent upon options selected when you purchased your computer , your video card may have either two DVI ports or one DVI port and one VGA port.
20 Setting Up and Using Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting T wo Monitors (Wit h the Use of an Adapter) F ollow these instructions if you purchased a graphics card that has two DVI ports instead of a VGA port and need to use a VGA monitor .
Setting Up and Using Y our Computer 21 About Serial A T A Drives Y our computer supports up to three serial A T A hard drives. Serial A T A drives provide the following benefits by transferring data u.
22 Setting Up and Using Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Another advantage of a R AID level 0 configuration is that it utilizes the full capacities of the drives. F or example, if you have two 120-GB drives installed, you have 240 GB on which to stor e data.
Setting Up and Using Y our Computer 23 If a drive failure occurs, subsequent r ead and writ e operations are directed to the surviving drive. A replacement drive can then be r ebuilt using the data from the surviving drive.
24 Setting Up and Using Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Although any size drives may be used to create a R AID configuration, id eally the drives should be of equal size.
Setting Up and Using Y our Computer 25 Create a RAID level 0 volume or R AID level 1 volume only when you are adding two new drives to an existing single-drive computer configur ed as a single-drive level 0 RAID array , and you want to configure the two new drives into a R AID array .
26 Setting Up and Using Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If your computer currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume, your computer will become unbootable. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to select an array . 3 Click Delete Array in the System T asks pane.
Setting Up and Using Y our Computer 27 3 Select Rebuild Array in the System T asks pane. The Rebuild Array W izard appears. 4 Click Next . 5 Click to select the hard drive that you want to r ebuild. 6 Click Fi n i s h . Y ou can use your computer w hile the computer is r ebuilding the RAID level 1 volume.
28 Setting Up and Using Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com 7 On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you want to transfer and click Next . After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears.
Setting Up and Using Y our Computer 29 NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copy right laws when you create CDs. A CD player includes the following basic buttons: A D VD player includes the following basic buttons: F or more information on playing CDs or D VDs, click Help on the CD or DVD playe r (if available).
30 Setting Up and Using Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current r esolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing D VD playback, adjust the display properties.
Setting Up and Using Y our Computer 31 3 T o copy the CD or DVD: • If you have one CD or DVD drive , ensure that the settings ar e correct and click the Disc Copy button. The computer reads your source CD or D VD and copies the data to a temporary folder on your computer hard drive.
32 Setting Up and Using Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Helpful T ips • Use Microsoft ® W indows ® Explorer to drag and drop file s to a CD-R or CD-R W only after you start Sonic DigitalMedia a nd open a DigitalMedia project. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you want to play in regular ster eos.
Setting Up and Using Y our Computer 33 Power Management Overview The Microsoft ® W indows ® XP power management features can r educe the amount of electricity your computer uses when it is on and you are not using it.
34 Setting Up and Using Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com T o exit from hibernate mode , press the power button. The comp uter may take a short time to exit from hibernate mode.
Setting Up and Using Y our Computer 35 If you want to change the default settings for a scheme, click the drop-down menu in the Tu r n off monitor , T urn off hard disks , System stand by , or System hibernates field, and then select a time-out from the displayed list.
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Optimizing Performance 37 Optimizing Performance Hyper -Threading Hyper - Threading is an Intel ® technology that can enhance ov erall computer performance by allowing one physical processor to function as two logical pro cessors, capable of performing certain tasks simultaneously .
38 Optimizing Performance www .dell.com | support.dell.com NVIDIA SLI Dual Graphics T echnology W ith NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) dual -graphics technology , an optional second PCI Express graphics car d will sig nificantly increase graphics performance on your computer .
Solving Problems 39 Solving Problems T roubleshooting T ips F ollow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you added or removed a part befor e the prob lem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is corr ectly installed.
40 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD or DVD. NOTE: Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DV D titles work in all DVD drives.
Solving Problems 41 Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Hard drive problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide .
42 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, fo llow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . If the message is not listed, see the documentatio n for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared.
Solving Problems 43 IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS : / : * ? “ < > | — Do not use these characters in filenames.
44 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, fo llow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide .
Solving Problems 45 The computer does not start up The computer stops responding NOTICE: Y ou might lose data if you are unable to perform an oper ating sy stem shutdown. A program stops responding A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD.
46 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating sy stem A solid blue screen appears Other software problems R UN THE P ROGRAM C OMPATIBILITY.
Solving Problems 47 Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide .
48 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, fo llow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . R ESTART THE COMPUTER — 1 Simultaneously press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the Start menu.
Solving Problems 49 Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . R UN THE H ARDWARE T ROUBLESHOOTER — See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 64.
50 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safe ty instructions located in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your printer , contact the pr inter’ s manufacturer .
Solving Problems 51 Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: If you need technical assistan ce for your scan ner , contact the scanner’ s manufacturer .
52 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com No sound from headphones E NSURE THAT THE SUBWOOFER AND THE SPEAKERS ARE TURNED ON — See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If your speak ers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion.
Solving Problems 53 V ideo and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . If the screen is blank NOTE: See the monitor documentation for troubleshooting procedures.
54 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com If 3-D image quality is poor R OTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE A DJUST THE W INDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS — 1 Click the Start button, click Control P anel , and then click Appearance and Themes .
Advanced T roubleshooting 55 Advanced T roubleshooting Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proce dures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide .
56 Advanced T roubleshooting www .dell.com | support.dell.com A possible graphics card failur e has occurred. • If the computer has a graphics card, r emove the card (see "Removing PCI and PCI Express Car ds" on page 89), reinstall it, and then restart the computer .
Advanced T roubleshooting 57 A possible expansion car d failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by r emoving a card (not a graphics car d) and restarting the computer (see "Removing PCI and PCI Express Car ds" on page 89).
58 Advanced T roubleshooting www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, fo llow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide .
Advanced T roubleshooting 59 6 Ty p e 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Ty p e 2 to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions ar e listed, select the version appropriate for your computer .
60 Advanced T roubleshooting www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 When the tests are completed, if you ar e running the Dell Diagnostics from the ResourceCD , remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to r eturn to the Main Menu screen. T o exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer , close the Main Menu screen.
Advanced T roubleshooting 61 Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control P anel . 2 Under Pick a Ca tegory , click P erformance and Maintenance . 3 Click System . 4 In the System P roperties window , click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager .
62 Advanced T roubleshooting www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the ResourceCD and click F inish to restart the computer . 4 When you see the W indows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the W elcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next .
Advanced T roubleshooting 63 Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support . 2 Click System Restore . 3 F ollow the instructions on the screen.
64 Advanced T roubleshooting www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Next . The System Restore screen appears and the computer r estarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK . Enabling Sy stem Restore If you reinstall W indows XP with less than 200 MB of fr ee hard-disk space available, System Restore is automa tically disabled.
Advanced T roubleshooting 65 NOTICE: Before performing the ins tallation, back up all data files on your pr imary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the firs t drive detected by the computer .
66 Advanced T roubleshooting www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 If you want to install a new copy of W indows XP , pr ess <Esc> to select that option. 5 P ress <Enter> to select the highlighte d partition (recommended), and follow the instructions on the screen.
Advanced T roubleshooting 67 18 Click Fi n i s h to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the ResourceCD (see "Reins talling Drivers" on page 61). 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs.
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Removing and Installing Parts 69 Removing and Installing Parts Before Y ou Begin This chapter provides procedures for r emoving and installing the comp onents in your computer .
70 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Before W orking Inside Y our Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help prot ect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety .
Removing and Installing Parts 71 Front and Back V iew of the Computer Front Vie w 2 1 3 4 1 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive light is on when the computer r eads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light might also be on when a device such as yo ur CD player is operating.
72 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Front View (Doors Open) 2 1 3 4 5 1 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers.
Removing and Installing Parts 73 Back View 3 2 7 8 4 5 1 6 1 processor fans (2) F or optimal cooling, two proces sor fans are provided. Do not block the vents. 2 cover latch release T o open the computer , lay the computer on its side with the cover latch r elease at the top and then push the latch to the left.
74 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 56 8 7 2 9 1 3 4 10 11 12 13 1 mouse connector Plug a standard mouse into the gr ee n mouse connector . T urn off the computer and any attached devices before you connect a mouse to the computer .
Removing and Installing Parts 75 7 network activity light Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or receiving netwo rk data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. 8 USB 2.
76 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Opening the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proce dures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide .
Removing and Installing Parts 77 Inside V iew of Y our Computer hard drive shroud floppy drive CD/DVD drive sy stem board processor airflow shroud power supply processor fan power supply fans (2) PCI .
78 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Sy stem Board Components optical drive connector (IDE) front-panel connector (FRNT PNL) front-panel light connector (LED) CPU fan conn.
Removing and Installing Parts 79 Memory Y ou can increase your computer memory by ins talling memory modules on the system boar d. Y our computer supports DDR2 memory . F o r additi onal information on the type of memory supported by your computer , see "Memory" on page 127.
80 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the co mputer during a me mory upgrade, keep them separate from any new mo dules that you may have, even if you purchased the new modules from Dell.
Removing and Installing Parts 81 4 Align the notch on the bottom of the mo dule with the crossbar in the connector . NOTICE: T o avoid damage to the memo ry module, press the module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the module.
82 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Close the computer cover . NOTICE: T o connect a network cable, first pl ug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer . 7 Connect your computer and devices to elec trical outlets, and turn them on.
Removing and Installing Parts 83 NOTE: If a graphics card is installed in each of the PC I Express x16 card slot s in the dual-graphics configuration, the PCI Express x1 ca rd slot is not accessible for use.
84 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration NOTE: This section regards dual configurations of PCI Express graphi cs cards only . For removal of any other type of PCI or PCI Express cards, see "Re moving PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 89.
Removing and Installing Parts 85 5 P u ll the securing tab (if pr esent), grasp the car d by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector . 6 If you are r eplacing the card, see "Install ing PCI Expr ess Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration" on page 86.
86 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: T o connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug the cable into the computer . 9 Replace the computer cover , reconnect the comput er and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
Removing and Installing Parts 87 4 If you are upgrading to a dual-graphics configur ation and have a car d installed in the PCI Express x1 car d slot, remove the card. See "Removing PCI and PCI Expr ess Cards" on page 89. 5 P repare the car d for installation.
88 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Before you lower the r etention arm, ensure that: • The tops of all cards and filler brack ets are flush with the alignment bar . • The notch in the top of the card or fill er brack et fits around the alignment guide.
Removing and Installing Parts 89 NOTICE: An incorrectly attached graphics power cable may result in degraded graphics performance. 10 Connect the power cable to the power connector on the card. F or information about the card cable connection s, see the documentation that came with the card.
90 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Remove the card: a If necessary , disconnect any cables connected to the card. b P ull the securing tab (if present), grasp the ca r d by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector .
Removing and Installing Parts 91 NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables ro uted over the car ds can prevent the computer cover from cl osing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 6 P ress the retention arm into place, secu ring the car d(s) in the computer .
92 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 If you are installing a new car d, remove the filler brack et to create a card-slot opening.
Removing and Installing Parts 93 6 Gently pull the securing tab (if present) a nd place the car d in the connector . Pr ess down firmly and ensure that the car d is fully seated in the slot. If the card is full-length, insert the end of the car d into the card guide brack et as you lower the card towar d its connector on the system board.
94 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation for the card for information about the card cable connections. NOTICE: T o connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug the cable into the computer .
Removing and Installing Parts 95 Drives Y our computer supports a combination of these devices: • Up to three har d drives • Optional floppy drive • Up to two CD or D VD drives • Optional media card r eader General Installation Guidelines Connect serial A T A hard drives to the SA T A0 - SA T A3 connectors on the system board.
96 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting Drive Cables When you install a drive, you connect two cables —a DC power cable and a data cable—to the back of the drive and to the system board.
Removing and Installing Parts 97 Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section , follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: T o avoid damage to the drive , do not set it on a hard sur face.
98 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive and from the system boar d. 4 P ress the tabs on each side of the drive towa rds each other and slide the drive up and out. Installing a Hard Drive 1 Unpack the new hard drive, and pr epare it for installation.
Removing and Installing Parts 99 7 If you are adding a second har d drive, remove the first hard drive from the upper bay and install it in the lower bay : a Disconnect the power and the hard-drive cable s from the back of the first hard drive. b P ress in the two rail tabs and pull the first hard drive out of the upper bay .
100 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Connect a power cable to the drive. 10 Connect the hard-drive cable to the drive and to the system boar d (see "System Board Components" on page 78). 11 Check all connectors to be certain that th ey are properly cabled and firmly seated.
Removing and Installing Parts 101 17 If the drive that you installed is the primary dr ive, insert a bootable floppy disk into drive A. 18 T urn on the computer . 19 Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setu p" on page 131), and update the appropriate Drive option.
102 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 P ress inward on the two tabs on the sides of th e drive, slide the drive upwar d, and remove it from the floppy-drive bay .
Removing and Installing Parts 103 Installing a Floppy Drive 1 F ollow the procedures in "Befor e Y ou Begin" on page 69. 2 If you are r eplacing a drive and the new drive does not have the bracket rails attached, remove the rails from the old drive by removing the two sc r ews that secure each rail to the drive.
104 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Attach the power and data cables to the floppy drive. 5 Connect the other end of the data cable to the DSK T connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 78).
Removing and Installing Parts 105 10 V erify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 58). Media Card Reader F or information on using the media card reader , see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 17.
106 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Disconnect the USB cable on the back of the media card r eader to the internal USB connector on the system board. 5 P ress in on the tabs on each side of the medi a card r eader and slide the card reader out of the adapter .
Removing and Installing Parts 107 3 Open the computer cover (see "Opening the Computer Cover" on page 76). 4 Remove the media card r eader a nd bracket from its packaging.
108 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Slide the media card r eader into the adapter until the tabs on the rails securely click into position. 8 Connect the internal USB cable to the media card r eader 9 Route the USB cable through the cable routing clip.
Removing and Installing Parts 109 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 1 F ollow the procedures in "Befor e Y ou Begin" on page 69. 2 Disconnect the power and data cab les from the back of the drive. 3 P ress inward on the two tabs on the sides of th e drive, and then slide the drive upwar d and remove it from the drive bay .
110 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Installing a CD/DVD Drive 1 F ollow the procedures in "Befor e Y ou Begin" on page 69. 2 If you are installing a new drive, unpack the drive and pr epare it for installation.
Removing and Installing Parts 111 7 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 8 Close the computer cover (see "Closing the Computer Cover" on page 125).
112 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 11 V erify that your computer works correctl y by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 58). Processor Airflow Shroud CAUTION: Before you perform this pr ocedure, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide .
Removing and Installing Parts 113 Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud 1 Attach both fan power cables to the connectors on the system board. 2 Align the anchor tabs with the securing slots. 3 Gently press the shroud until the anchor tabs snap secur ely into place.
114 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: The heat sink can get very hot during normal operation. Be su re that the heat sink has had sufficient time to cool b efore you touch it.
Removing and Installing Parts 115 5 Remove the heat sink: NOTICE: After the heat sink has been remo ved, lay the heat sink down on its side to avoid damaging the thermal interface on the bottom. a Remove the retention module clip from the side of the r etention base opposite the power supply .
116 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: If you are installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, discard the original heat sink. If you are not installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat sink an d blower when you install your new processor .
Removing and Installing Parts 117 7 Open the processor cover . 8 Remove the processor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the r elease po sition so that the socket is ready for the new processor . Installing the Processor NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer .
118 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Align the pin-1 corner of the processor and socket. NOTICE: Socket pins are delicate. T o avoid damage, ensu re that the processor is aligned properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you ins tall the processor .
Removing and Installing Parts 119 9 Reinstall the second retention module clip. 10 Lower the airflow shroud over the heat sink. 11 Reconnect the two cooling fan power cables to the CPU F AN1 and CPU F AN2 connectors (see "System Board Components" on page 78) on the system board.
120 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Front Panel CAUTION: T o prevent static damage to components inside your computer , disch arge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’ s electronic components.
Removing and Installing Parts 121 Drive Door CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide .
122 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Unsnap the top bracket hinge and pull the top of the drive door outwar d, away from the computer .
Removing and Installing Parts 123 If the drive door is open and it is opened too far , instead of breaking away from the computer in one piece, the drive door m ay disassemble into several sma ller pieces. If the drive door disassembles: 1 If necessary , reattach the door hinges to the do or brack et.
124 Removing and Installing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proce dures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide .
Removing and Installing Parts 125 NOTICE: T o connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network po rt or device and then plug it into the computer .
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Appendix 127 Appendix Specifications Processor P r ocessor type Intel ® Pe n t i u m ® 4 Extreme Edition with HT T echnology or dual- core processing NOTE: Not all Pentium 4 processors support Hyper -Threading technology or dual-core processing.
128 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Audio T y pe A C97 7.1 channel Expansion Bus Bus type PCI 32-bit PCI Express x1 and x16 Bus speed Bus throughput PCI: 33 MHz PCI Express: 2.
Appendix 129 Connectors External connectors: IEEE 1394 front and back-pan el 6-pin serial connectors Network adapter RJ45 connector PS/2 (keyboar d and mouse) two 6-pin mini-DIN Serial 9-pin connector USB two front-panel, six back-panel, and two internal USB 2.
130 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Standby power light A UXPWR on the system board Case backlight color options: off (no light), ru by , emerald, sapphire (default), amber , amethyst, topaz, diamond (See "Changing the F ront-P anel Light Color" on page 15.
Appendix 131 Sy stem Setup Overview Use system setup as follows: • T o change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardwar e in your computer • T o set or chan.
132 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Sy stem Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devic es, the items listed in this section may not appear , or may not app ear exactly as listed. Options List — This field appears on the left side of the system setup window .
Appendix 133 Boot Sequence The computer attempts to boot from the sequence of devices specified in this list. NOTE: If you insert a boot device and rest art the computer , this option appears in the sy stem setup menu. T o boot from a USB memory device, select the USB device and move it so it beco mes the first device in the list.
134 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Multiple CPU Core This setting specifies whether more than one cor e is enabled. The performance of some applications ma y improve with an additional core enabled.
Appendix 135 Power Management AC Recovery Determines what happens when AC power is r estored to the computer . Auto Power On Sets the computer to automa tically turn on. Choices are every day or every Monday through F riday . The default setting is Off .
136 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices. Option Settings • Diskette Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive.
Appendix 137 4 At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is to be used for the current boot only . F or example, if you ar e booting to a USB memory key , highlight USB Flash Device and press <Enter>. NOTE: T o boot to a USB device, the device must be boot able.
138 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com 5 After the Microsoft ® W indows ® desktop appears on your computer , shut down the computer (see "T urning Off Y our Computer" on page 69). 6 T urn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
Appendix 139 Cleaning Y our Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . Computer , Keyboard, and Monitor CAUTION: Before you clean your computer , disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
140 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Alway s use compressed air to cl ean the lens in the CD/DVD dr ive, and follow the instructions that come with the compressed air . Ne ver touch the lens in the drive. If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your CDs or D VDs, try cleaning the discs.
Appendix 141 Dell-installed peripherals include any internal expa nsion car ds, or Dell-b randed module bay or PC Card accessories. In addition, any Dell-bra nded monitors, k eyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems, docking sta tions/port replicators, networking products, and all associated cabling are included.
142 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Class B This equipment has been tested an d found to comply with the limi ts for a Class B digital device pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Thes e limits are designed to provide r easonable protection against harmful interference in a r esi dential installation.
Appendix 143 NOTE: In certain countries, technical support specific to Dell ™ XPS portable computers is available at a separate telephone number listed for participating countries.
144 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Austria (V ienna) International Access Code: 900 Country Code: 43 City Code: 1 W ebsite: support.euro.dell.
Appendix 145 Brunei Country Code: 673 Customer T echnical Support (P enang, Malaysia) 604 633 4966 Customer Service (P enang, Malaysia) 604 633 4949 T ransaction Sales (P enang, Malaysia) 604 633 4955 Canada (North Y ork, Ontario) International Access Code: 011 Online Order Status: www .
146 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 T echnical Support website: support.dell.com.cn T echnical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.
Appendix 147 Czech Republic (P rague) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 420 W ebsite: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com T echnical Support 22537 2727 Customer Care 22537 2707 Fa x 22537 2714 T ech F ax 22537 2728 Switchboard 22537 2711 Denmark (Copenhagen) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 45 W ebsite: support.
148 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com F rance (P aris) (Montpellier) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 33 City Codes: (1) (4) W ebsite: support.
Appendix 149 Greece International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 30 W ebsite: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro .dell.com/gr/en/emaildell/ T echnical Support 00800-44 14 95 18 Gold Service T e.
150 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 W ebsite: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com T echnical Support for portable XPS computers only 1850 200 722 T echnical Support for all other Dell computers 1850 543 543 U.
Appendix 151 Japan (Kawasaki) International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 W ebsite: support.jp.dell.com T echnical Support (servers) toll-free: 0120-198-498 T echnical Support outsid.
152 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Latin America Customer T echnical Support (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4093 Customer Service (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3619 F ax (T echnical Support and Customer Service) (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.
Appendix 153 Mexico International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 52 Customer T echnical Support 001-877-384-8979 or 001-877-269-3383 Sales 50-81-8800 or 01-800-888-3355 Customer Service 001-877-384-897.
154 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Nicaragua General Support 001-800-220-1006 Norway (L ysaker) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 47 W ebsite: support.
Appendix 155 Singapore (Singapore) International Access Code: 005 Country Code: 65 W ebsite: support.ap.dell.com T echnical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) toll-free: 18.
156 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Spain (Madrid) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 34 City Code: 91 W ebsite: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.
Appendix 157 Ta i w a n International Access Code: 002 Country Code: 886 W ebsite: support.ap.dell.com E-mail: ap_support@dell.com T echnical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, Inspiron, Dimension, and Elec.
158 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com U.K. (Bracknell) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 W ebsite: support.euro.dell.com Customer Care website: support.euro .dell.com/uk/en/ECare/F orm/Home.asp E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.
Appendix 159 U.S.A. (Austin, T exas) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 1 Automated Or der-Status Service toll-free: 1-800-433-9014 AutoT ech (portable and desktop computers) toll-free: 1-80.
160 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com.
Index 161 Index A audio . See sound B badge color , 1 5 battery problems, 3 9 replacing, 1 2 4 BIOS, 131 boot sequence c h a n g i n g , 136-137 option settings, 1 3 6 booting to a USB device, 1 3 6 C.
162 Index 162 Index drives (continued) installing hard drive, 9 8 problems, 3 9 RA ID , 2 1 removing CD/D VD, 1 0 9 removing floppy , 1 0 1 rem ov in g h ard dr iv e, 9 7 serial A T A, 9 7 dual monito.
Index 163 memory 4-GB configurations, 8 0 DDR2 overview , 7 9 installation guidelines, 7 9 installing, 8 0 problems, 4 7 removing, 8 2 type supported, 7 9 messages error , 4 2 Microsoft W indows label.
164 Index 164 Index problems (continued) video and monitor , 5 3 volume adjusting, 5 2 processor fans, 7 3 t y p e , 127 P rogram Compatibility Wi z a rd , 4 6 R R AID configuring, 2 1 regulatory information, 10 reinstalling W indows XP , 6 4 ResourceCD, 61 Dell Diagnostics, 5 8 S safety instructions, 10 SA T A.
Index 165 W warranty information, 10 W indows XP Device Driver Rollback, 6 1 F iles and Settings T ransfer Wi z a r d , 2 8 Hardwar e T roubleshooter , 6 4 Help and Support Center , 1 2 Hyper - Thread.
166 Index 166 Index.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Dell XPS 600 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Dell XPS 600 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Dell XPS 600, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Dell XPS 600 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Dell XPS 600, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Dell XPS 600.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Dell XPS 600. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Dell XPS 600 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
