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...44 If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware ...Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 55 Using the Operating System CD 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You ...
...44 If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware ...Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 55 Using the Operating System CD 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You ...
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... can reduce the amount of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in Windows XP Home Edition. When a Windows XP Professional computer is restored to the state it entered the mode. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is connected to a network, different options related...
... can reduce the amount of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in Windows XP Home Edition. When a Windows XP Professional computer is restored to the state it entered the mode. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is connected to a network, different options related...
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... To immediately activate standby mode without a period of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to automatically activate after a time-out. Power Options Properties Define your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of inactivity... on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to a reserved area on the keyboard or move the mouse. Pressing ...
... To immediately activate standby mode without a period of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to automatically activate after a time-out. Power Options Properties Define your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of inactivity... on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to a reserved area on the keyboard or move the mouse. Pressing ...
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... hard drive and will be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drive. NOTE: Because data is not configured, the message none defined will automatically restore the RAID configuration the next time the operating system loads. The computer is not being copied to the surviving drive. however, RAID is not functioning...
... hard drive and will be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drive. NOTE: Because data is not configured, the message none defined will automatically restore the RAID configuration the next time the operating system loads. The computer is not being copied to the surviving drive. however, RAID is not functioning...
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... the Start button and point to Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console to launch the Intel Storage Utility. 2 Click the Restore RAID 1 data protection button. 3 Click the Rebuild RAID volume now button. 4 Click the Yes button to start rebuilding the RAID volume to highlight Create RAID...
... the Start button and point to Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console to launch the Intel Storage Utility. 2 Click the Restore RAID 1 data protection button. 3 Click the Rebuild RAID volume now button. 4 Click the Yes button to start rebuilding the RAID volume to highlight Create RAID...
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... and then reinstall the program: 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs. 2 Select the program you want to restore computer resources. D L L F I S K E R R O R - N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . Insert a disk into the drive and try again. If you attempt to access the Media Card Reader when no media is inserted, you... Card Reader. 6 Click OK to insert media. The drive cannot read the disk. Remove the floppy disk from the drive and restart your selection. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120).
... and then reinstall the program: 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs. 2 Select the program you want to restore computer resources. D L L F I S K E R R O R - N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . Insert a disk into the drive and try again. If you attempt to access the Media Card Reader when no media is inserted, you... Card Reader. 6 Click OK to insert media. The drive cannot read the disk. Remove the floppy disk from the drive and restart your selection. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120).
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...may need to replace the driver with a [!]) on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back...might not work correctly. If an exclamation point is the source of your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. 52 Troubleshooting Tools Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a ...
...may need to replace the driver with a [!]) on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back...might not work correctly. If an exclamation point is the source of your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. 52 Troubleshooting Tools Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a ...
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...the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the ...hard drive and removes any applications installed after you purchased the computer. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. However, using the ...
...the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the ...hard drive and removes any applications installed after you purchased the computer. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. However, using the ...
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... Center" on page 52) to resolve the problem. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you can either repeat the steps using System Restore. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If that is...
... Center" on page 52) to resolve the problem. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you can either repeat the steps using System Restore. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If that is...
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...computer again. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all ...data on all data before using PC Restore. During the boot process, a blue bar with less...
...computer again. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all ...data on all data before using PC Restore. During the boot process, a blue bar with less...
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... never be able to use PC Restore to return your computer's operating system to restore your computer. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you purchased your hard drive...
... never be able to use PC Restore to return your computer's operating system to restore your computer. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you purchased your hard drive...
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...Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Troubleshooting Tools 57 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your system. Using the Operating System CD Before You Begin If you... need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that were installed ...
...Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Troubleshooting Tools 57 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your system. Using the Operating System CD Before You Begin If you... need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that were installed ...
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... manufacturer. Ensure that the object is incorrectly installed. 5 Check all the screens in system setup (see "System Setup" on page 107) so that you can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing...'s electronic components. on page 50). NOTICE: To prevent static damage to touch the system board with the same or equivalent type recommended by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 82).
... manufacturer. Ensure that the object is incorrectly installed. 5 Check all the screens in system setup (see "System Setup" on page 107) so that you can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing...'s electronic components. on page 50). NOTICE: To prevent static damage to touch the system board with the same or equivalent type recommended by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 82).
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... computer. 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8 Enter system setup (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 107) and restore the settings you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in step 1. 9 Properly dispose of the computer. battery (positive...
... computer. 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8 Enter system setup (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 107) and restore the settings you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in step 1. 9 Properly dispose of the computer. battery (positive...
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... state where the computer is re-applied. The system remains off . Time is reduced or turned off your computer using a power strip or surge protector. Restores System Setup options to automatically turn on when power is re-applied after a power loss. • Off - Allows you turn off for most components; Clear...
... state where the computer is re-applied. The system remains off . Time is reduced or turned off your computer using a power strip or surge protector. Restores System Setup options to automatically turn on when power is re-applied after a power loss. • Off - Allows you turn off for most components; Clear...
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... the menu. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature, for the current boot only. Then shut down your computer to restore it . 4 At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the screen, press . Each device has a number next to it . 3 Press the up or...
... the menu. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature, for the current boot only. Then shut down your computer to restore it . 4 At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the screen, press . Each device has a number next to it . 3 Press the up or...
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... is provided by the original manufacturer of the computer's service contract. Dell provides limited technical support for purchase. Dell-installed peripherals include any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to...
... is provided by the original manufacturer of the computer's service contract. Dell provides limited technical support for purchase. Dell-installed peripherals include any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to...
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...CDs, 18 playing, 16 Check Disk, 33 CMOS settings clearing, 116 computer components inside, 66 crashes, 36-37 inside view, 66 restore to previous state, 53-54 stops responding, 36-37 connectors headphone, 61 microphone, 61 USB, 62 copying CDs general information, 18 ... copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover removing, 65 replacing, 101 D Dell contacting, 120 Dell Diagnostics, 50 support policy, 118 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 47, 62 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 Finding Information, 9 online,...
...CDs, 18 playing, 16 Check Disk, 33 CMOS settings clearing, 116 computer components inside, 66 crashes, 36-37 inside view, 66 restore to previous state, 53-54 stops responding, 36-37 connectors headphone, 61 microphone, 61 USB, 62 copying CDs general information, 18 ... copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover removing, 65 replacing, 101 D Dell contacting, 120 Dell Diagnostics, 50 support policy, 118 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 47, 62 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 Finding Information, 9 online,...
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...Wizard, 24 problems, 40 setting up, 23 Network Setup Wizard, 24 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 54 P password clearing, 115 jumper, 115 PC Restore, 55 PCI cards installing, 73 removing, 75 PCI Express cards installing, 76 removing, 79 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 power button, 62 conserving, 24 ...13 problems battery, 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 33 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36-37 problems (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 32 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 Internet, 33 keyboard,...
...Wizard, 24 problems, 40 setting up, 23 Network Setup Wizard, 24 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 54 P password clearing, 115 jumper, 115 PC Restore, 55 PCI cards installing, 73 removing, 75 PCI Express cards installing, 76 removing, 79 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 power button, 62 conserving, 24 ...13 problems battery, 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 33 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36-37 problems (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 32 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 Internet, 33 keyboard,...
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... (continued) physical, 106 power, 106 processor, 103 technical, 103 video, 104 standby mode, 25 support contacting Dell, 120 policy, 118 support website, 10 system board, 67 System Restore, 53-54 system setup about, 107 entering, 108 options, 109 screens, 108 T technical support policy, 118 ...transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 53-54 tips, 31 TV connect to computer, 21, 23 U USB booting ...
... (continued) physical, 106 power, 106 processor, 103 technical, 103 video, 104 standby mode, 25 support contacting Dell, 120 policy, 118 support website, 10 system board, 67 System Restore, 53-54 system setup about, 107 entering, 108 options, 109 screens, 108 T technical support policy, 118 ...transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 53-54 tips, 31 TV connect to computer, 21, 23 U USB booting ...