Dell Studio XPS 9000 User manual

SETUP GUIDE

SETUP GUIDE
Model DCRM
SETUP GUIDE

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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you how to avoid the problem.
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop . . . . . .5
Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 7
Connect the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse. . . . . . . . 10
Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . 11
Connect the Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Set Up Microsoft Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . 13
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 14
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop . . . . . . . . .16
Front View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Back View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Back Panel Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 31
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .40
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 44
Contents

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Contents
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Automated Order‑Status Service . . . . . . . . . 49
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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This section provides information about setting up your Studio XPS™ 435T/9000 and connecting
peripherals.
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the
Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop

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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is
located on a label under the FlexBay panel
on the front of your computer. Use this
code to identify your computer when you
access the Dell Support website or contact
technical support.
WWW.DELL.COM
Service Tag: XXXXX Express Service Code: XXX–XXX–XX

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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate
ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer.
Restricting airflow around your computer may cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating ensure
that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm
(2 inches) on all other sides. You should never place your computer in an enclosed space, such as
a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on.

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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
Your computer does not have an integrated
video connector. You must use the connector
available on the video card in the expansion
slot to connect to the display.
Connect the Video Cable to the Display
Check your TV or monitor to see which type of
connectors are available. Refer to the following
table when identifying the connectors on your
display to select the connection type you
will use.
VGA
HDMI
DVI
DisplayPort
Connect the display using either the VGA
connector, the DVI connector, the HDMI
connector, or the DisplayPort connector.
The HDMI connector is a high‑performance
digital connector that carries both video and
audio signals for displays such as TVs and
monitors with integrated speakers. The VGA
connector carries only video signals for displays
such as monitors and projectors.
Connect Using the VGA Connector
Connect the display using a VGA cable (which
usually has blue connectors at both ends).
If your computer has a DVI connector, use the
VGA cable (with blue connectors at both ends)
with a DVI‑to‑VGA adapter (white connector).