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Appendix

Dell™ XPS™ 710 Owner's Manual

  Specifications

  System Setup

  Clearing Forgotten Passwords

  Clearing CMOS Settings

  Cleaning Your Computer

  Dell Hardware Warranty Support Policy (U.S. Only)

  FCC Notices (U.S. Only)

  Contacting Dell

Specifications

Processor
Processor type	Intel® Core™ 2 Duo (dual-core processor) Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme (dual-core processor) Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme (quad-core processor)
Cache	at least 1 MB

Memory
Type	533-, and 667-MHz DDR2 unbuffered SDRAM
Memory connectors	four
Memory capacities	512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB non-ECC
Minimum memory	1 GB
Maximum memory	4 GB or 8 GB NOTE: See Addressing Memory Configurations to verify the amount of memory available to the operating system.
BIOS address	F0000h

Computer Information
Chipset Northbridge Southbridge	NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP C19 MCP55
DMA channels	five
Interrupt levels	24
BIOS chip (NVRAM)	4 Mb
NIC	integrated network interface capable of 10/100/1000 communication
System clock	1066-MHz data rate

Video
Type	PCI Express

Audio
Type	HDA 7.1 channel

Expansion Bus
Bus type	PCI 32-bit PCI Express x1 and x16
Bus speed Bus throughput	PCI: 33 MHz PCI Express: x1 slot bidirectional speed — 2.5 Gbps x16 slot bidirectional speed — 40 Gbps
PCI
connector	three
connector size	124 pins
connector data width (maximum)	32 bits
PCI Express	NOTE: If a graphics card is installed in each of the PCI Express x16 card slots in the dual-graphics configuration, the PCI Express x1 card slot is not accessible for use.
connector	one x1
connector size	36 pins
connector data width (maximum)	1 PCI Express lane
PCI Express
connector	one x8
connector size	98 pins
connector data width (maximum)	8 PCI Express lanes
PCI Express
connector	two x16
connector size	164 pins
connector data width (maximum)	16 PCI Express lanes

Drives
Available devices	Serial ATA drive, floppy drive, memory devices, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, CD-RW/DVD combo drive, and media card reader
Externally accessible:	two 3.5-inch drive bays four 5.25-inch drive bays
Internally accessible:	four 3.5-inch drive bays for hard drives

Connectors
External connectors:
IEEE 1394	front and back-panel 6-pin serial connectors
Network adapter	RJ45 connector
PS/2 (keyboard and mouse)	two 6-pin mini-DIN
Serial	9-pin connector
USB	two front-panel, six back-panel, and two internal USB 2.0–compliant connectors
System board connectors:
IDE drive	one 40-pin connector
Serial ATA	six 7-pin connectors
Floppy drive	34-pin connector
Fan	three 5-pin connectors
Liquid cooling (optional)	one 12-pin connector
PCI	three 124-pin connectors
PCI Express x1	36-pin connector
PCI Express x8	98-pin connector
PCI Express x16	two 164-pin connectors

Controls and Lights
Power control	push button
Power light	green light — Blinking green in sleep state; solid green for power-on state. amber light — Blinking amber indicates a problem with an installed device; solid amber indicates an internal power problem (see Power Problems).
Hard-drive access light	green
Network activity light (front panel)	solid green indicates network connection
Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter)	green light — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. orange light — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. yellow light — A good connection exists between a 1-GB (1000-Mbps) network and the computer. off (no light) — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.
Activity light (on integrated network adapter)	yellow blinking light when there is activity on the network; if there is not any network activity, the light will be off
Diagnostic lights	four lights on the front panel (see Diagnostic Lights)
Standby power light	AUXPWR on the system board
front panel LEDs	eight multi-colored LEDs provide illumination for the front of the computer NOTE: The color of the front panel LEDs can be adjusted in system setup (see System Setup).
back panel LEDs	two multi-colored lights provide illumination for the I/O panel on the back of the computer NOTE: The color of the back panel LEDs can be adjusted in system setup (see System Setup).

Power
DC power supply:	CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, do not overload an electrical outlet, power strip, or convenience receptacle. The total ampere rating of all products plugged into an electrical outlet, power strip, or other receptacle should not not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating.
Wattage	750 W or 1 KW
Heat dissipation	750 W: 2559 BTU/hr or 1 KW: 3412 BTU/hr NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated based upon the power supply wattage rating.
Voltage (see the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide)	auto-sensing power supply—90 V to 265 V at 50/60 Hz
Backup battery	3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell

Physical
Height
Without stand	55.5 cm (21.9 inches)
With stand	57.2 cm (22.5 inches)
Width
Without stand	21.9 cm (8.6 inches)
With stand	35.6 cm (14.0 inches)
Depth	59.4 cm (23.4 inches)
Weight
Typical configuration	21.7 kg (47.8 lb)
Maximum configuration	25.6 kg (56.4 lb)

Environmental
Temperature:
Operating	10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Storage	–40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)
Relative humidity	20% to 80% (noncondensing)
Maximum vibration:
Operating	0.25 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 0.5 octave/min
Storage	0.5 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 1 octave/min
Maximum shock:
Operating	bottom half-sine pulse with a change in velocity of 20 inches/sec (50.8 cm/sec)
Storage	27-G faired square wave with a velocity change of 200 inches/sec (508 cm/sec)
Altitude:
Operating	–15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
Storage	–15.2 to 10,668 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)

System Setup

Overview

Use system setup as follows:

• To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer
  
  
• To set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password
  
  
• To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed
  
  

Before you use system setup, it is recommended that you write down the system setup screen information for future reference.

NOTICE: Do not change the settings in system setup unless you are an expert computer user. Certain changes can cause your computer to work incorrectly.

Entering System Setup

1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
   
   
2. When the DELL logo appears, press <F2> immediately.
   
   

NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release <F2> in even intervals until the system setup screen appears.

If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer and try again.

System Setup Screens

The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is divided into three areas: the options list, the active options field, and key functions.

Options List — This field appears on the left side of the system setup window. The field is a scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Scroll up and down the list with the up- and down-arrow keys. As an option is highlighted, the Options Field displays more information about that option and the option's current and available settings.

Options Field — This field appears on the right side of the system setup window and contains information about each option listed in the Options List. In this field you can view information about your computer and make changes to your current settings. Press the left- and right-arrow keys to highlight an option. Press <Enter> to make that selection active and return to the Options List. NOTE: Not all settings listed in the Options Field are changeable.

Key Functions — This field appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field.

System Setup Options

NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed.

System
Processor Info	Identifies the processor type, clock speed, bus speed, L2 cache, ID, and whether the processor is multiple core capable, supports Hyper-Threading and supports 64-bit technology.
Memory Info	Identifies the memory type, speed, and channel mode (dual or single) by DIMM slot location.
PCI Info	Indicates the expansion card type by slot location.
Date/Time	Displays current date and time settings.
Boot Sequence	The computer attempts to boot from the sequence of devices specified in this list. NOTE: If you insert a boot device and restart the computer, this option appears in the system setup menu. To boot from a USB memory device, for example, select the USB device and move it so that it becomes the first device in the boot sequence.

Drives
Diskette Drive (Internal default)	Enables and disables the floppy drive attached to the DSKT connector on the system board and sets read permissions for the drive. Off — All floppy drives are disabled. USB — USB floppy drives are enabled Internal — The integrated floppy drive is enabled. Read Only — The integrated floppy drive is enabled with read-only access. NOTE: Operating systems with USB support will recognize USB floppy drives regardless of this setting.
SATA Drives 0 through 5 (On default)	Enables or disables drives attached to the SATA connectors on the system board. Off — A device attached to the interface is not usable. On — A device attached to the interface is usable. RAID On - A device attached to the interface is configured for RAID (see About Your RAID Configuration).
PATA Drives 0 through 1 (On default)	Enables or disables drives attached to the ATA connectors on the system board, and lists the controller details. Off — A device attached to the interface is not usable. On — A device attached to the interface is usable.
SMART Reporting (Off default)	Determines whether hard-drive errors for internal drives are reported during system startup. Off — Errors are not reported. On — Errors are reported.

Onboard Devices
Integrated NIC (On default)	Enables or disables the integrated network interface controller (NIC). Off — The integrated NIC is disabled. On — The integrated NIC is enabled. On w/PXE — The integrated NIC is on (with PXE enabled). NOTE: PXE is required only if you are booting to an operating system located on another computer. If a boot routine is not available from the remote system, the computer attempts to boot from the next device listed in the boot sequence.
Integrated Audio (On default)	Enables or disables the onboard audio controller. Off — Integrated audio is disabled. On — Integrated audio is enabled.
USB Controller (On default)	Enables or disables the internal USB controller. Off — The USB controller is disabled. On — The USB controller is enabled. No Boot — The USB controller is enabled; however, the BIOS will not recognize USB storage devices. NOTE: Operating systems with USB support will recognize USB storage devices regardless of the No Boot setting.
1394 Controller (On default)	Enables or disables the integrated IEEE 1394 controller. Off — The 1394 controller is disabled. On — The 1394 controller is enabled.
Serial Port #1 (Auto default)	Disables or selects the address for the integrated serial port and determines how the serial port operates. Off — The serial port is disabled. Auto — The BIOS selects between COM1 and COM3; if both resources are in use the port is disabled. COM1 — The port is configured at 3F8h with IRQ 4. COM3 — The port is configured at 3E8h with IRQ 4.
PS/2 Mouse Port (On default)	Enables or disables the onboard PS/2-compatible mouse controller. Off — The PS/2 legacy mouse port is disabled. On — The PS/2 legacy mouse port is enabled.
LED color	Adjusts the color of the front and back LEDs (see Front and Back View of the Computer).

Performance
Multiple CPU Core (On default)	Specifies whether the processor has more than one core enabled. Off — Multiple CPU core technology is disabled. On — Multiple CPU core technology is enabled. NOTE: The performance of some applications may improve with an additional core enabled.
Overclocking CPU Clock Speed	Provides limited capability to adjust the CPU clock speed so that the CPU operates at a different frequency than that designated in the manufacturer's design specifications. NOTE: To enable overclocking, you first need to enable the option in BIOS and then download an application like NVIDIA® nTune™ version 5.0 or higher. NOTE: Pressing <Alt><F> returns your system to the factory defaults including RAID settings. NOTICE: Dell does not recommend operating the processor or other system component beyond factory default settings. Overclocking may cause system instability and reduce the operating life of your system components. Dell does not provide technical support for any hardware or software issues arising from any third party application, such as NVIDIA nTune 5.0, used to enable overclocking. Dell provides technical support only for CPU performance settings available within the system BIOS.
HDD Acoustic Mode (Bypass default)	Determines the acoustic mode at which the hard drive operates. Bypass — Do nothing (needed for older drives). Quiet — The hard drive operates at its most quiet setting. Suggested — Allow the hard drive manufacturer to select the mode. Performance — The hard drive operates at its maximum speed. NOTE: Switching to performance mode may cause an increase in noise produced by the drive, but does not affect the drive's performance. NOTE: Changing the acoustics setting does not alter your hard drive image.
Virtualization (Off default)	Specifies whether a virtual machine monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization technology.

Security
Admin Password (Not Set default)	Used to prohibit an unauthorized user from changing any configuration settings in the system setup.
System Password (Not Set default)	Used to prohibit an unauthorized user from booting to the operating system.
Password Changes (Unlocked default)	This option locks the system password field with the administrator (admin) password. NOTE: When the system password field is locked, you can no longer disable password security by pressing <Ctrl><Enter> when the computer starts.
Execute Disable (On default)	Enables or disables Execute Disable Memory Protection technology. Off — Execute Disable Memory Protection technology is disabled. On — Execute Disable Memory Protection technology is enabled.

Power Management
AC Recovery (Off default)	Specifies how the computer will behave when AC power is restored after an AC power loss. Off — The system stays off after AC power is restored. On — The system powers on after AC power is restored. Last — The system returns to the previous state after AC power is restored.
Auto Power On (Off default)	Disables or selects when to automatically turn on the computer. Off — Do not use the Auto Power Time. Everyday — Turn the computer on every day at the time set in Auto Power Time. Weekdays — Turn the computer on Monday through Friday at the time set in Auto Power Time. NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using a power strip or surge protector.
Auto Power Time	Specifies the time to automatically turn on the computer. Change the time to automatically turn on the computer by pressing the up- or down-arrow key to increase or decrease the numbers, or type the numbers in the appropriate time field. NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using a power strip or surge protector.
Suspend Mode (S3 default)	Specifies the power management suspend mode. S1 — The computer resumes more quickly from sleep mode. S3 — The computer conserves more power when not in use (system memory remains active).

Maintenance
Service Tag	Displays the system service tag.
Load Defaults	This setting restores the computer's factory-installed default settings. Cancel — Do not restore factory-installed default settings. Continue — Restore factory-installed default settings.
Event Log	Displays the system event log. Mark all entries — Mark all event log entries as read (R). Clear log — Clear all event log entries. NOTE: Once an event log entry is marked as read (R) that entry cannot be marked as unread (U).

POST Behavior
Fastboot (On default)	Enables or disables the option to speed up the boot process by skipping some compatibility tests. Off — Do not skip any steps in the boot process. On — Boot quickly.
Numlock Key (On default)	Enables or disables the numerical and mathematical features of the rightmost bank of keys on the keyboard. Off — Right keypad keys function as arrows. On — Right keypad keys function as numbers.
POST Hotkeys (Setup & Boot Menu default)	Specifies the function keys to display on the screen when the computer starts. Setup & Boot Menu — Display both messages (F2=Setup and F12=Boot Menu). Setup — Display the setup message only (F2=Setup). Boot Menu — Display the Quickboot message only (F12=Boot Menu). None — Neither message is displayed.
Keyboard Errors (Report default)	Enables or disables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. Report — Display any keyboard errors. Do not report — Do not display any keyboard errors.

Boot Sequence

This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for the bootable devices installed on your computer.

Option Settings

• Diskette Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive. If the floppy disk in the drive is not bootable, if no floppy disk is in the drive, or if there is no floppy drive installed in the computer, the computer attempts to boot from the next bootable device in the boot sequence.
  
  
• Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer attempts to boot from the next bootable device in the boot sequence.
  
  
• CD Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the CD drive. If no CD is in the drive, or if the CD has no operating system, the computer attempts to boot from the next bootable device in the boot sequence.
  
  
• USB Flash Device — Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press <F12>. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to the boot menu.
  
  

NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To make sure that your device is bootable, check the device documentation.

NOTE: An error message is generated only after the computer attempts to boot from every device in the boot sequence and no operating system is found.

Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot

You can use this feature, for example, to tell the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Dell ResourceCD, but you want the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete. You can also use this feature to restart your computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive.

NOTE: If you are booting to a USB floppy drive, you must first set the floppy drive to OFF in system setup (see System Setup).

1. If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector (see Back View).
   
   
2. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
   
   
3. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
   
   

NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release <F12> in even intervals until the Boot Device Menu appears.

If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again.

4. At the Boot Device Menu, use the up- and down-arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the keyboard to highlight the device that is to be used for the current boot only, and then press <Enter>.
   
   

For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press <Enter>.

NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To make sure that your device is bootable, check the device documentation.

Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots

1. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup).
   
   
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press <Enter> to access the menu.
   
   

NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.

3. Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.
   
   
4. Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark).
   
   
5. Press plus (+) or minus (–) to move a selected device up or down the list.
   
   

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: This process erases both the system and setup passwords

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
   
   

3. Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PASSWORD) on the system board (see System Board Components), then remove the jumper plug and set the plug aside.
   
   
4. Close the computer cover.
   
   
5. Connect your keyboard and mouse, then connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets and turn them on.
   
   
6. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, turn the computer off:
   
   
   1. Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer.
      
      
   2. In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off.
      
      

The computer performs a shutdown of the operating system, and then turns off.

NOTE: Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using the operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.

7. Disconnect the keyboard and mouse, then disconnect the computer and monitor from their electrical outlets.
   
   
8. Press the power button on the computer to ground the system board.
   
   
9. Open the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
   
   

NOTICE: The password jumper plug must be reinstalled on the password jumper pins in order to enable the password feature.

10. Locate the 2-pin password jumper on the system board (see System Board Components), and then reinstall the jumper plug to enable the password feature.
    
    
11. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
    
    

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

12. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
    
    

NOTE: In system setup (see Entering System Setup), both system and administrator password options appear as Not Set. The password feature is enabled but a password is not assigned.

Clearing CMOS Settings

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTE: This procedure does not clear or reset system and setup passwords.

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
   
   
3. Locate the password (PASSWORD) and CMOS (RTCRST) jumpers on the system board (see System Board Components).
   
   
4. Remove the password jumper plug, then place the plug on the CMOS jumper pins and wait approximately 5 seconds.
   
   

NOTICE: The password jumper plug must be reinstalled on the password jumper pins in order to enable the password feature.

5. Remove the jumper plug from the CMOS jumper pins, and then reinstall the plug on the password jumper pins to enable the password feature.
   
   
6. Close the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
   
   

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
   
   

Cleaning Your Computer

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor

CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances.

• Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to gently remove dust from the slots and holes on your computer and from between the keys on the keyboard.
  
  

NOTICE: Do not wipe the display screen with any soap or alcohol solution. Doing so may damage the antiglare coating.

• To clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the monitor's antistatic coating.
  
  
• Wipe the keyboard, computer, and plastic part of the monitor with a soft cleaning cloth moistened with water.
  
  

Do not soak the cloth or let water drip inside your computer or keyboard.

Mouse

If your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. To clean a non-optical mouse:

1. Turn the retainer ring on the underside of your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball.
   
   
2. Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth.
   
   
3. Blow carefully into the ball cage to dislodge dust and lint.
   
   
4. If the rollers inside the ball cage are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with isopropyl alcohol.
   
   
5. Recenter the rollers in their channels if they are misaligned. Ensure that fluff from the swab is not left on the rollers.
   
   
6. Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it clicks into place.
   
   

Floppy Drive

NOTICE: Do not attempt to clean drive heads with a swab. The heads may become misaligned and prevent the drive from operating.

Clean your floppy drive using a commercially available cleaning kit. These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to remove contaminants that accumulate during normal operation.

CDs and DVDs

NOTICE: Always use compressed air to clean the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the instructions that come with the compressed air. Never touch the lens in the drive.

If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your CDs or DVDs, try cleaning the discs.

1. Hold the disc by its outer edge. You can also touch the inside edge of the center hole.
   
   

NOTICE: To prevent damaging the surface, do not wipe in a circular motion around the disc.

2. With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the disc (the unlabeled side) in a straight line from the center to the outer edge of the disc.
   
   

For stubborn dirt, try using water or a diluted solution of water and mild soap. You can also purchase commercial products that clean discs and provide some protection from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. Cleaning products for CDs are safe to use on DVDs.

Dell Hardware Warranty Support Policy (U.S. Only)

Technician-assisted support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware. In addition to this technician-assisted support, online support is available at support.dell.com. Additional support options may be available for purchase.

Dell provides limited support for the computer and any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals¹. Support for third-party software and peripherals is provided by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through Dell Software and Peripherals, Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration².

¹ Repair services are provided pursuant to the terms and conditions of your limited warranty and any optional support service contract purchased with the computer.

² All Dell-standard components included in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI) project are covered by the standard Dell limited warranty for your computer. However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to cover all nonstandard, third-party hardware components integrated through CFI for the duration of the computer's service contract.

Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals

Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of the software programs that are installed on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft^® Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on).

Dell-installed peripherals include any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or PC Card accessories. In addition, any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all associated cabling are included.

Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals

Third-party software and peripherals include any peripheral, accessory, or software program sold by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on). Support for all third-party software and peripherals is provided by the original manufacturer of the product.

FCC Notices (U.S. Only)

Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification applies to your computer system, examine all FCC registration labels located on the bottom, side, or back panel of your computer, on card-mounting brackets, and on the cards themselves. If any one of the labels carries a Class A rating, your entire system is considered to be a Class A digital device. If all labels carry an FCC Class B rating as distinguished by either an FCC ID number or the FCC logo, ( ), your system is considered to be a Class B digital device.

Once you have determined your system's FCC classification, read the appropriate FCC notice. Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
   
   
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
   
   

Class A

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.

Class B

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  
  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
  
  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  
  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
  
  

FCC Identification Information

The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations:

• Product name: Dell™ XPS™ 710
  
  
• Model number: DCDO
  
  

Company name:

Dell Inc.
One Dell Way
Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA
512-338-4400

Contacting Dell

To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites:

• www.dell.com
  
  
• support.dell.com (support)
  
  

For specific web addresses for your country, find the appropriate country section in the table below.

NOTE: Toll-free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed.

NOTE: In certain countries, support specific to Dell™ XPS™ computers is available at a separate telephone number listed for participating countries. If you do not see a telephone number listed that is specific for XPS computers, you may contact Dell through the support number listed and your call will be routed appropriately.

When you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following table. If you need assistance in determining which codes to use, contact a local or an international operator.

NOTE: The contact information provided was deemed correct at the time that this document went to print and is subject to change.

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