Dell XPS/Dimension XPS Gen 4 Bedienungsanleitung

Dell™Dimension™XPSServiceManual Before You Begin Opening the Computer Cover About Your XPS Computer Technical Specifications Advanced Troubleshoot

Back to Contents Page  Power DC power supply: Wattage 460 W Heat dissipation 931.2 BTU/hr Voltage (See the safety instructions located in the Product

Back to Contents Page  Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™Dimension™XPSServiceManual Power Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes System Mes

Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called

System Messages  Code  Cause 1-1-2 Microprocessor register failure 1-1-3 NVRAM 1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum failure 1-2-1 Programmable interval timer 1

Back to Contents Page  CMOS Memory Size Mismatch CMOS Time and Date Not Set Diskette Boot Failure Drive A or B is present but has failed the BIOS POS

Back to Contents Page  System Setup Program Dell™Dimension™XPSServiceManual Overview Entering the System Setup Program System Setup Pro

Boot Sequence  NOTE: If you insert a boot device and restart the computer, this option appears in the system setup program menu. To boot from a USB m

Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.  Option Settings l Diskette Drive — The computer attempts to boot f

2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press <Enter> to access the menu.  3. Press the up- and down-arrow keys

 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."  2. Reset the current CMOS settings: a. Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper (CLR CMOS) on

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Dimension™XPSServiceManual Getting Started Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer 

Back to Contents Page Dell™Dimension™XPSServiceManual Notes, Notices, and Cautions  Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbrevi

Back to Contents Page  Removing and Installing Parts Dell™Dimension™XPSServiceManual Memory You can increase your computer memory by install

 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating system

 6. Close the computer cover.  7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.  8. Right-click the My Computer i

 3. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with step5.  4. If you are replac

 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

Your computer supports one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI Express x1 card. If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the proce

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

b. Connect the network cable to the add-in network adapter's connectors. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the bac

 General Installation Guidelines Connect serial ATA hard drives and serial CD/DVD drives to the system board connectors labeled SATA-0, SATA-1, SAT

 2. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.  3. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their elect

 Hard Drive   1. If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure. 

 4. Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out.  Installing a Hard Drive  1. Unpack the replacement hard dri

 5. Connect a power cable to the drive.  6. Connect the hard-drive cable to the drive and to the system board.  7. Check all connectors to be

 1. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.  2. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin.

1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."  2. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the floppy drive.  3. Disc

 4. Attach the power and data cables to the floppy drive.  5. Connect the other end of the data cable to the connector labeled "FLOPPY&quo

 3. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, and then slide the drive upward and remove it from the drive bay.  Installing a CD/D

 6. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.  7. Close the computer cover.

 Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud  1. Attach both fan power cables to the connectors on the system board.  2. Align the anchor tabs wit

  5. Remove the heat sink: a. On the retention base, locate the tab opposite the power supply. Press on the retention base tab until the heat s

Back to Contents Page  Opening the Computer Cover Dell™Dimension™XPSServiceManual    1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin.&qu

 8. To remove the processor from the socket, lift the processor vertically in one motion. Leave the release lever extended in the release positio

 4. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is level in the socket. When the processor is positioned correctly, press i

 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."  2. Open the computer cover.  3. Remove any components that restrict access to the

 9. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Power Supply    Removing the Power Supply  1. Follow the proc

Front Panel    Removing the Front Panel  1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."  2. Disconnect and remove all disk driv

   Removing the Front LED Board  1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."  2. Remove the front panel.  3. Disconnect the

 2. Unsnap the top bracket hinge and pull the top of the drive door outward, away from the computer.  3. Lift the bottom bracket hinge away fr

 2. Attach the door bracket/door hinge assembly to the door, starting with the lower part of each door hinge.  3. Attach the drive door to the

 4. Insert the new battery into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, and snap the battery into place.  5. Close the comp

Back to Contents Page  Closing the Computer Cover Dell™Dimension™XPSServiceManual  1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables o

Back to Contents Page  About Your XPS Computer Dell™Dimension™XPSServiceManual Front View Front View (Door Open) Back View Front Vie

Technical Overview Dell™Dimension™XPSServiceManual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC Connector Pin Ass

Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments  DC Power Connector P1   Pin Number  Signal name  Color  Wire Gauge 1 +3.3 VDC Orange 16-AWG 2 +

DC Power Connector P2  DC Power Connector P5  DC Power Connector FD5  DC Power Connectors HDD1, HDD2, HDD3, and BAY 3  Pin Number  Signal

 DC Power Connectors BAY 1 and BAY 2  1 +3.3 VDC Orange 2 COM Black 3 +5 VDC Red 4 COM Black 5 +12 VB DC White  Pin Number  Signal Name  18-AWG

Back View 1 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. 2 microphone connector Use the micr

Back to Contents Page  4 TV-OUT connector Connects your computer to a TV. 5 DVI video connector If your monitor has a DVI connector, plug it into the

Back to Contents Page  Technical Specifications Dell™Dimension™XPSServiceManual  Processor Microprocessor type Intel®Pentium®4 processor wi

PCI Express: connectors one x16 connector size 164 pins connector data width (maximum) 16 PCI Express lanes  Drives Externally accessible: two 3.5-in