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... until it clicks into place. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover. As the computer...
... until it clicks into place. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover. As the computer...
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... Restore 132 About Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Operating System Disc 133 About Operating System Disc 133 Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc 133 Diagnostics 137 Pre-Boot System Assessment 137 Invoking PSA 137 Enhanced PSA 138 Invoking ePSA 138 Beep Codes 139 Troubleshooting..., or Working Intermittently 143 External Keyboard 143 Laptop Keyboard 144 System Setup (BIOS 147 Entering System Setup (BIOS 147 System Setup Screens 148 Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 149 10 Contents
... Restore 132 About Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Operating System Disc 133 About Operating System Disc 133 Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc 133 Diagnostics 137 Pre-Boot System Assessment 137 Invoking PSA 137 Enhanced PSA 138 Invoking ePSA 138 Beep Codes 139 Troubleshooting..., or Working Intermittently 143 External Keyboard 143 Laptop Keyboard 144 System Setup (BIOS 147 Entering System Setup (BIOS 147 System Setup Screens 148 Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 149 10 Contents
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Changing the Default Boot Sequence 150 Flashing the BIOS 150 Getting Help and Contacting Dell 155 Self-Help Options 155 Accessing Windows Help and Support 155 Contacting Dell 156 Before Calling Dell 159 Computer Maintenance 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Desktops 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Laptops 162 Dell and the Environment 164 Regulatory Compliance Policy 165 Contact...
Changing the Default Boot Sequence 150 Flashing the BIOS 150 Getting Help and Contacting Dell 155 Self-Help Options 155 Accessing Windows Help and Support 155 Contacting Dell 156 Before Calling Dell 159 Computer Maintenance 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Desktops 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Laptops 162 Dell and the Environment 164 Regulatory Compliance Policy 165 Contact...
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...system recovery disc or USB key and power on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the boot device. 5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Restoring Your Computer ...Using System Recovery Media - Windows 8 To restore your computer using Dell Backup and Recovery, allows you to return your computer and try again. 3. then, shut down your hard drive to boot from being recovered. Windows 8 The system recovery media, created using the system ...
...system recovery disc or USB key and power on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the boot device. 5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Restoring Your Computer ...Using System Recovery Media - Windows 8 To restore your computer using Dell Backup and Recovery, allows you to return your computer and try again. 3. then, shut down your hard drive to boot from being recovered. Windows 8 The system recovery media, created using the system ...
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...using the system recovery media: 1. Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media To restore your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, allows you to return your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. System Recovery Media 131 then, shut down your computer. •...or folders from being recovered. Follow the instructions on your hard drive to boot from a File & Folder Backup. 3. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4. Launch Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 2. Use the system recovery media in when you ...
...using the system recovery media: 1. Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media To restore your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, allows you to return your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. System Recovery Media 131 then, shut down your computer. •...or folders from being recovered. Follow the instructions on your hard drive to boot from a File & Folder Backup. 3. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4. Launch Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 2. Use the system recovery media in when you ...
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... the operating system logo appears, continue to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 132 Dell Factory Image Restore If possible, back up all data on as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Select Repair Your Computer. Select a keyboard... layout and click Next. 5. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer). ...
... the operating system logo appears, continue to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 132 Dell Factory Image Restore If possible, back up all data on as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Select Repair Your Computer. Select a keyboard... layout and click Next. 5. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer). ...
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...; Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc CAUTION: Using the Operating System disc to complete. 9. If possible, backup your computer. Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. then, shut down your computer. Operating System Disc About Operating System Disc CAUTION: Using the Operating System disc to... click Next. If possible, backup your computer. 8. When the restore operation is optional and may not ship with your computer and try again 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately.
...; Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc CAUTION: Using the Operating System disc to complete. 9. If possible, backup your computer. Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. then, shut down your computer. Operating System Disc About Operating System Disc CAUTION: Using the Operating System disc to... click Next. If possible, backup your computer. 8. When the restore operation is optional and may not ship with your computer and try again 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately.
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... If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears on your computer. When you want to continue." 5. Diagnostics 137 "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: You computer may not support PSA. Invoking PSA 1. During the assessment, answer any key to continue? (...3. Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . 4. Diagnostics Pre-Boot System Assessment You can use the Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to retest the component that appear on the screen. -- When the Dell logo appears, press to continue if you receive error code(s) during...
... If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears on your computer. When you want to continue." 5. Diagnostics 137 "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: You computer may not support PSA. Invoking PSA 1. During the assessment, answer any key to continue? (...3. Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . 4. Diagnostics Pre-Boot System Assessment You can use the Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to retest the component that appear on the screen. -- When the Dell logo appears, press to continue if you receive error code(s) during...
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... fans, and so on . Appears on the right of the tests. When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the Boot menu. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; To test selected devices, click... home screen. Invoking ePSA To invoke ePSA: 1. Restart the computer. 2. To exit the ePSA and restart your computer and can use the Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to select devices. • Control - Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . 138 Diagnostics The status area has ...
... fans, and so on . Appears on the right of the tests. When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the Boot menu. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; To test selected devices, click... home screen. Invoking ePSA To invoke ePSA: 1. Restart the computer. 2. To exit the ePSA and restart your computer and can use the Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to select devices. • Control - Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . 138 Diagnostics The status area has ...
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...pressing the number displayed next to your computer from must be bootable. The Boot Device Menu appears. 5. If booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to the boot device. Press when F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears on the next reboot. NOTE: If you wait too long ...and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you are booting from the default device on the screen. Your computer boots from the selected boot device only for the current boot, and boots from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . To ensure your...
...pressing the number displayed next to your computer from must be bootable. The Boot Device Menu appears. 5. If booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to the boot device. Press when F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears on the next reboot. NOTE: If you wait too long ...and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you are booting from the default device on the screen. Your computer boots from the selected boot device only for the current boot, and boots from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . To ensure your...
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...Service Code field. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. Changing the Default Boot Sequence 1. To flash the BIOS: 1. Locate the BIOS update file for me -- Choose from a list of your computer's Service Tag or ...Express Service Code: a. Click BIOS 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Select one of results appears on the screen. Press the up-arrow/down-arrow keys to move...
...Service Code field. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. Changing the Default Boot Sequence 1. To flash the BIOS: 1. Locate the BIOS update file for me -- Choose from a list of your computer's Service Tag or ...Express Service Code: a. Click BIOS 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Select one of results appears on the screen. Press the up-arrow/down-arrow keys to move...
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... on the screen. In the Save As window, select an appropriate location to the folder where you downloaded the BIOS update file. Changing the Default Boot Sequence 151 In the Please select your computer. 8.
... on the screen. In the Save As window, select an appropriate location to the folder where you downloaded the BIOS update file. Changing the Default Boot Sequence 151 In the Please select your computer. 8.