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... the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID...
... the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID...
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... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
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... check box. 3 Click OK. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn...
... check box. 3 Click OK. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn...
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.... 4 Double-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to step 5. 2 When...
.... 4 Double-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to step 5. 2 When...
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... may lose data that are preventing your computer. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down. • Click Shut down now to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager.
... may lose data that are preventing your computer. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down. • Click Shut down now to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager.
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..." on page 123. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the components.... many of the functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. NOTE: When using the Performance section of computer's thermal, electrical, acoustic and operating characteristics. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance...
..." on page 123. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the components.... many of the functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. NOTE: When using the Performance section of computer's thermal, electrical, acoustic and operating characteristics. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance...
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... you to these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. View System Information This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can manually tune these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface...
... you to these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. View System Information This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can manually tune these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface...
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... • Alarms - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time...
... • Alarms - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time...
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... computer. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Hibernate Mode...
... computer. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Hibernate Mode...
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... your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use...
... your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use...
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...If Media Player has selected to sync your entire library to the laptop media device. When you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. The content provider decides the ownership and play rights for a file, and not all files will play lists you click Finish, ... If Media Player has selected to sync your selection of files to copy. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you must manually remove files from Media Library to your computer. Then, in the Items to Copy window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted,...
...If Media Player has selected to sync your entire library to the laptop media device. When you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. The content provider decides the ownership and play rights for a file, and not all files will play lists you click Finish, ... If Media Player has selected to sync your selection of files to copy. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you must manually remove files from Media Library to your computer. Then, in the Items to Copy window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted,...
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... computer and the information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to attacks or other security risks. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using unsecured...
... computer and the information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to attacks or other security risks. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using unsecured...
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... and blinks or remains solid to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to indicate different power...
... and blinks or remains solid to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to indicate different power...
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...the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computing environment. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, ... the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving power. - Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Power Lights for self-support information, software updates, and ...
...the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computing environment. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, ... the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving power. - Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Power Lights for self-support information, software updates, and ...
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... cables - Multiple power strips connected to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). - Ensure that the electrical outlet is set to verify that the...- Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the same...
... cables - Multiple power strips connected to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). - Ensure that the electrical outlet is set to verify that the...- Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the same...
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... or the program that was running when the message appeared. If the computer malfunctions, you received is not listed in the table, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for assistance). C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - H A R D - D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - System Messages for Desktop ...Manual for your computer or search for assistance). During normal operation, the keyboard status lights display the current status of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell...
... or the program that was running when the message appeared. If the computer malfunctions, you received is not listed in the table, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for assistance). C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - H A R D - D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - System Messages for Desktop ...Manual for your computer or search for assistance). During normal operation, the keyboard status lights display the current status of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell...
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...E T U P P R O G R A M - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I L...- TI M E - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE ...
...E T U P P R O G R A M - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I L...- TI M E - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE ...
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... if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO...information after turning on page 125. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of...
... if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO...information after turning on page 125. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of...
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... practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the link integrity light is off (see the Service Manual for your computer. Contact your network administrator or the person... you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G S - Replace the network cable. See "Windows Hardware ...
... practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the link integrity light is off (see the Service Manual for your computer. Contact your network administrator or the person... you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G S - Replace the network cable. See "Windows Hardware ...
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... an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). Press a key on page 275. The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the... connector on . • Ensure that the electrical outlet is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see...
... an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). Press a key on page 275. The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the... connector on . • Ensure that the electrical outlet is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see...