Setting Up Your ComputerCAUTION:Before you set up and operate yourDell™ computer, see the safety instructionsin yourProduct Information Guide.2 Connect Keyboard and MouseConnect the monitor using EITHER the white DVI cable OR the blue VGA cable (DO NOT connect both cables)13 Connect Network (cable not included) 4 Connect Modem (telephone cable not included) 5 Connect Power Cables 6 Push Power ButtonsSystem Features1. CD or DVD drive2. floppy drive (optional) orMedia Card Reader (optional)3. speaker connectors4. USB 2.0 connectors5. headphone connector6. microphone connector456231DVI VGAOR ORTH659a00.qxd 6/21/2006 10:59 AM Page 1

setting up your computer

Dell XPS 410 Setup Manual

Finding Information

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Back View of the Computer

Back Panel Connectors

Connecting Monitors

Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors

Connecting a Television (TV)

Setting Up a Printer

Connecting to the Internet

Setting Up a Home and Office Network

Network Setup Wizard

Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System CD

Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD

Playing CDs and DVDs

Adjusting the Volume

Using Blank CDs and DVDs

Helpful Tips

Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)

IEEE 1394 (Optional)

Hibernate Mode

Cleaning Your Computer

Cleaning the Mouse

Optimizing Performance

RAID Level 0 Configuration

Configuring Your Computer for RAID

Using the Intel RAID Option ROM Utility

Using the Intel Application Accelerator

Dell DataSafe (Optional)

Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup

Solving Problems

Drive Problems

Hard drive problems

Error Messages

Media Card Reader Problems

Lockups and Software Problems

A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system

Memory Problems

Network Problems

Power Problems

Printer Problems

Sound and Speaker Problems

No sound from headphones

The screen is difficult to read

Troubleshooting Tools

Dell Diagnostics

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

Drivers

Reinstalling Drivers

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec

Removing and Installing Parts

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Inside View of Your Computer

System Board Components

Memory

Installing Memory

Removing Memory

Cards

PCI Express Cards

Drive Panels

Removing the Drive-Panel Insert

Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert

Replacing the Drive Panel

General Installation Guidelines

Removing a Hard Drive

Installing a Hard Drive

Adding a Second Hard Drive

Floppy Drive

Installing a Floppy Drive

Media Card Reader

Installing a Media Card Reader

CD/DVD Drive

Removing a CD/DVD Drive

Installing a CD/DVD Drive

Battery

Replacing the Computer Cover

Appendix

System Setup

System Setup Options

Boot Sequence

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Clearing CMOS Settings

Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals

Contacting Dell

Glossary

Index

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Using the Intel ® RAID Option ROM Utility

Using the Intel ® Application Accelerator

Front View

Left Side View

Right Side View

Back View

Bottom View

Power Protection Devices

Line Conditioners

Battery Performance

Checking the Battery Charge

Low-Battery Warning

Installing a Battery

Using CDs and DVDs

Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs

Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device

Composite Video Connection

Enabling the Display Settings for a TV

Numeric Keypad

Key Combinations

Power Management

Touch Pad

PC Card Types

Removing a PC Card or Blank

Connecting to a Network Adapter

DVD drive problems

IEEE 1394 Device Problems

External keyboard problems

PC Card Problems

Video and Display Problems

If the display is difficult to read

Restoring Your Operating System

Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore

Before You Begin

Hard Drive

Returning a Hard Drive to Dell

Modem

Mini PCI Card

Hinge Cover

Keyboard

Coin-Cell Battery

Display

Optical Drive

wireless technology

Specifications

Using the System Setup Program

Viewing the System Setup Screens

Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)

Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals

FCC Notices (U.S. Only)

FCC Identification Information

in this guide

additional information

the front panel

the back panel

using this getting started guide

system requirements

recording configuration information

initial setup

using the setup wizard

testing your internet connection

internet access

troubleshooting your connections

registration overview

alternative registration options

security services and software

upgrading firmware

upgrading the firmware

advanced deployment scenarios

configuring nat mode gateway

configuring a stateful ha pair

configuring l2 bridge mode

support and training options

customer support

user forums

hard drive

returning a hard drive to dell

microprocessor module

replacing the microprocessor module

system board

replacing the system board

usb port board

battery latch assembly

replacing the battery latch assembly

removing the speakers

removing the subwoofer

flashing the bios

usb connector

ieee 1394 connector

before you begin

computer orientation

screw identification

hinge cover

removing the keyboard

replacing the keyboard

mini pci card

replacing the mini pci card

palm rest

replacing the palm rest

system components

memory module

replacing the memory module

removing the modem

replacing the modem

replacing the optical drive

display assembly

replacing the display assembly

display bezel

removing the display bezel

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