Setting Up Your ComputerCAUTION:Before you set up and operate yourDell™ computer, see the safety instructionsin yourProduct Information Guide.Fold1 Attach the clear self-adhesive rubber pads.3 Connect the keyboard and mouse. 4 Connect the network (cable not included). 5 Connect the modem (telephone cable not included). 6 Connect the power cables.System Features1. CD or DVD drive2. floppy drive (optional) or Media Card Reader (optional)3. audio connectors4. headphone connector5. USB 2.0 connectors6. IEEE 1394 connectorsConnect the monitor using EITHER the white DVI cable OR the blue VGA cable (DO NOT connect both cables to the same computer).2DVI7 Press the power buttons.645231VGAORORCJ788a00.qxd 7/31/2006 3:53 PM Page 1

setting up your computer

Dell XPS 210 Setup Manual

Finding Information

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Back View

Back I/O Connectors

Setting Up a Printer

Connecting a USB Printer

Connecting a TV (Optional)

Network Setup Wizard

Connecting to the Internet

Adjusting the Volume

Using Blank CDs and DVDs

Helpful Tips

Power Management

Power Options Properties

Intel ® Viiv™ Technology (Optional)

Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup

Solving Problems

Drive Problems

Hard drive problems

Error Messages

Media Card Reader Problems

Keyboard Problems

A program stops responding

Mouse Problems

Network Problems

Printer Problems

Scanner Problems

Sound and Speaker Problems

No sound from headphones

The screen is difficult to read

Troubleshooting Tools

Dell Diagnostics

Drivers

Reinstalling Drivers

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

Removing and Installing Parts

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Inside View of Your Computer

System Board Components

Memory

Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations

Removing Memory

Drives

Connecting Drive Cables

Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables

Installing a Hard Drive

CD/DVD Drive

Installing a CD/DVD Drive

Media Card Reader

Installing a Media Card Reader

Floppy Drive (Optional)

Installing a Floppy Drive

Modem

Battery

Replacing the Computer Cover

Specifications

System Setup

Entering System Setup

System Setup Options

Boot Sequence

Jumper Settings

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Clearing CMOS Settings

Mouse

Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals

Contacting Dell

Index

XPS 210

about your computer

back view

before you begin

replacing the computer cover

removing the computer cover

removing and installing parts

installing memory

removing memory

installing a pci express card

removing a pci express card

installing a hard drive

removing a cd/dvd drive

installing a cd/dvd drive

removing a floppy drive

installing a floppy drive

media card reader

installing a media card reader

heat sink assembly

installing the heat sink assembly

installing the fan assembly

installing the processor

replacing the modem

power supply

replacing the power supply

replacing the system board

removing the front i/o panel

replacing the battery

front panel

specifications

system setup

system setup options

boot sequence

clearing forgotten passwords

clearing cmos settings

technical overview

jumper settings

power supply dc connector pin assignments

dc power connector p2

dc power connector p5

troubleshooting

system lights

beep codes