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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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...of system memory. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as your password. • Verify information about accessing the ... user-selectable options such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical...
...of system memory. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as your password. • Verify information about accessing the ... user-selectable options such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical...
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To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. NOTE: The number of the array that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include ... return to the previous screen. 11 Press to highlight the array in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you set up, use the right-arrow key to move the selected drive from...
To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. NOTE: The number of the array that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include ... return to the previous screen. 11 Press to highlight the array in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you set up, use the right-arrow key to move the selected drive from...
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...Control section, you can be saved to profiles to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the chassis LEDs. These settings can customize the color and intensity of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows ...Settings interface displays the available settings and options for the system and installed drivers. View System Information This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Advanced users can be recalled at a later time. Changes to tailor and customize their system...
...Control section, you can be saved to profiles to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the chassis LEDs. These settings can customize the color and intensity of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows ...Settings interface displays the available settings and options for the system and installed drivers. View System Information This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Advanced users can be recalled at a later time. Changes to tailor and customize their system...
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... power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. The...
... power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. The...
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...wireless switch to scan for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a ... you must first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer is enabled ...
...wireless switch to scan for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a ... you must first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer is enabled ...
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...T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L A B L E - This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). ERROR 8602 - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system... the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is not listed in BIOS setup. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I N T E R R U P T - See "Lockups and Software Problems" ...
...T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L A B L E - This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). ERROR 8602 - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system... the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is not listed in BIOS setup. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I N T E R R U P T - See "Lockups and Software Problems" ...
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... Device 1 Connect the USB device to the selected device. The next time you want to boot and press . The BIOS settings may need to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). NOTE: To boot ... 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, ..., the previous boot order is bootable, check the device documentation. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
... Device 1 Connect the USB device to the selected device. The next time you want to boot and press . The BIOS settings may need to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). NOTE: To boot ... 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, ..., the previous boot order is bootable, check the device documentation. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
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... website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking ... the system board. Some updates contain changes that impact only certain configurations, or provide new features that you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to your desktop. The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this Agreement. System Setup 311...
... website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking ... the system board. Some updates contain changes that impact only certain configurations, or provide new features that you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to your desktop. The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this Agreement. System Setup 311...
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The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
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... and the operating system. ALS - A program designed to as system setup. 339 The length of time (minutes or hours) that helps to control display brightness. BIOS - accelerated graphics port - antivirus software - A standard to define a mechanism for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to put a computer in...
... and the operating system. ALS - A program designed to as system setup. 339 The length of time (minutes or hours) that helps to control display brightness. BIOS - accelerated graphics port - antivirus software - A standard to define a mechanism for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to put a computer in...
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... Computer Memory Card International Association - power-on a display screen. PIO - P partition - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to the PCMCIA standard.
... Computer Memory Card International Association - power-on a display screen. PIO - P partition - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to the PCMCIA standard.
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BIOS, that perform basic tests on a monitor. processor - RAM - readme file - Data and/or files you shut down your screen's horizontal lines are at the lower ...
BIOS, that perform basic tests on a monitor. processor - RAM - readme file - Data and/or files you shut down your screen's horizontal lines are at the lower ...
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..., fax, and 351 Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. A video standard for video cards and controllers. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on computers equipped for smart cards. A video standard for video cards...
..., fax, and 351 Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. A video standard for video cards and controllers. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on computers equipped for smart cards. A video standard for video cards...
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This is the default option. Function Key First - The options in the System Setup (BIOS) utility to configure the media control keys. For multimedia key, press + the required multimedia key. To use the Function Key Behavior setting in the Function ... setting are located on the keyboard. Press any multimedia key to perform the associated action. For function key, press + the required function key. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls The media control keys are : Multimedia Key First - Press any function key to perform the associated action. You can use the media...
This is the default option. Function Key First - The options in the System Setup (BIOS) utility to configure the media control keys. For multimedia key, press + the required multimedia key. To use the Function Key Behavior setting in the Function ... setting are located on the keyboard. Press any multimedia key to perform the associated action. For function key, press + the required function key. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls The media control keys are : Multimedia Key First - Press any function key to perform the associated action. You can use the media...
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...INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual on page 55. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your computer. Possible motherboard failure BIOS... ROM checksum failure Contact Dell (see the Service Manual on page ...
...INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual on page 55. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your computer. Possible motherboard failure BIOS... ROM checksum failure Contact Dell (see the Service Manual on page ...
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...8226; Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see the Dell Technology Guide on page 55 for assistance). S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. NOTICE- Dell recommends that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Your USB device needs more power...a potential hard drive problem - A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). A parameter out of them. Use an external power source to function properly. This feature can ...
...8226; Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see the Dell Technology Guide on page 55 for assistance). S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. NOTICE- Dell recommends that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Your USB device needs more power...a potential hard drive problem - A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). A parameter out of them. Use an external power source to function properly. This feature can ...