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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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...you remove and replace certain hardware components. NOTE: Although 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 the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 FOR... the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical ...
...you remove and replace certain hardware components. NOTE: Although 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 the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 FOR... the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical ...
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.... 8 Press to highlight the array in the RAID array. The Clear disk data prompt appears. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to an array, press . The Define a New Array window appears. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the...
.... 8 Press to highlight the array in the RAID array. The Clear disk data prompt appears. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to an array, press . The Define a New Array window appears. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the...
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...settings take effect on the next reboot. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the chassis LEDs. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to system configuration....your computer. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Improperly configuring these options to a file for that component. View System Information This ...
...settings take effect on the next reboot. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the chassis LEDs. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to system configuration....your computer. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Improperly configuring these options to a file for that component. View System Information This ...
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... off battery power. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in...
... off battery power. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in...
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... switch in position for scanning. Follow the instructions in the documentation for wireless networks in your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan for wireless networks in your vicinity. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you... first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. 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 Wireless Switch" on or off .
... switch in position for scanning. Follow the instructions in the documentation for wireless networks in your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan for wireless networks in your vicinity. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you... first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. 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 Wireless Switch" on or off .
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... N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L U R E - This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). ERROR 8602 - F L A S H P A R T W R I L U R E - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE ... E C T E D E R R O R - The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If the optical drive is in BIOS setup. Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting...
... N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L U R E - This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). ERROR 8602 - F L A S H P A R T W R I L U R E - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE ... E C T E D E R R O R - The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If the optical drive is in BIOS setup. Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting...
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... you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot and press . Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is bootable, check the device documentation. To ensure that a device is a utility that serves as an... interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The BIOS settings may need to the selected device. The computer boots to be bootable. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device...F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
... you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot and press . Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is bootable, check the device documentation. To ensure that a device is a utility that serves as an... interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The BIOS settings may need to the selected device. The computer boots to be bootable. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device...F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
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... OK. System Setup 311 The system setup program allows you to configure user-selectable options in System Summary. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer, do not change the settings for more information. This... configurations, or provide new features that you understand what effect the settings have on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your system. The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this program....
... OK. System Setup 311 The system setup program allows you to configure user-selectable options in System Summary. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer, do not change the settings for more information. This... configurations, or provide new features that you understand what effect the settings have on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your system. The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this program....
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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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... (minutes or hours) that helps to as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. A feature that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. B battery life span - BIOS - ACPI - ambient light sensor - basic input/output system - advanced configuration and power interface - accelerated graphics port - ASF - and operating system-independent. battery operating time - Glossary...
... (minutes or hours) that helps to as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. A feature that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. B battery life span - BIOS - ACPI - ambient light sensor - basic input/output system - advanced configuration and power interface - accelerated graphics port - ASF - and operating system-independent. battery operating time - Glossary...
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... for maintaining computer configuration information such as part of PC Cards. 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.
... for maintaining computer configuration information such as part of PC Cards. 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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... or written to specific individuals. A type of providing data redundancy. RAM - A text file included with a software package or hardware product. read -only memory - read -only - BIOS, that perform basic tests on the major computer components, such as the CPU (central processing unit). A computer chip that is generated at typical radio frequencies...
... or written to specific individuals. A type of providing data redundancy. RAM - A text file included with a software package or hardware product. read -only memory - read -only - BIOS, that perform basic tests on the major computer components, such as the CPU (central processing unit). A computer chip that is generated at typical radio frequencies...
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... video cards and controllers that allows the transfer of video memory installed in the computer. super-video graphics array - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as those that is on computers equipped for smart cards. Prevent voltage spikes, such as date and time or system password. A card that may...
... video cards and controllers that allows the transfer of video memory installed in the computer. super-video graphics array - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as those that is on computers equipped for smart cards. Prevent voltage spikes, such as date and time or system password. A card that may...
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... to reinstall the operating system. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences...
... to reinstall the operating system. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences...
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...the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 28 You can configure the media control keys using the System Setup (BIOS) Utility or the Windows Mobility Center. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. This is active...First - Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. Windows Mobility Center - 1. System Setup (BIOS) Utility - 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls The media control keys are located on the keyboard. For function key, press + the required function key. Press any ...
...the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 28 You can configure the media control keys using the System Setup (BIOS) Utility or the Windows Mobility Center. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. This is active...First - Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. Windows Mobility Center - 1. System Setup (BIOS) Utility - 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls The media control keys are located on the keyboard. For function key, press + the required function key. Press any ...
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... This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Three Possible motherboard failure Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure... code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 47 or "Contacting Dell" on page 69). Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible motherboard failure - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section...
... This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Three Possible motherboard failure Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure... code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 47 or "Contacting Dell" on page 69). Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible motherboard failure - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section...
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Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Press during the operating system setup or is optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from your computer, ... the system setup program and is active. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. In the search results, select the option that you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your computer. Type hardware troubleshooter in...
Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Press during the operating system setup or is optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from your computer, ... the system setup program and is active. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. In the search results, select the option that you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your computer. Type hardware troubleshooter in...