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... the operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. Doing so may take you will need to complete. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. See the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that you selected at the time...setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that shipped with the operating system you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for more operating system specific information. 13 Set Up Ubuntu To set up Ubuntu...
... the operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. Doing so may take you will need to complete. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. See the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that you selected at the time...setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that shipped with the operating system you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for more operating system specific information. 13 Set Up Ubuntu To set up Ubuntu...
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... program is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 37 Follow the instructions on your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the Program Compatibility wizard. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is...
... program is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 37 Follow the instructions on your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the Program Compatibility wizard. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is...
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... optional and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 41 See the System Setup section in the system setup program and is active. Click... Start → Help and Support. 2. In the search results, select the option that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics ...
... optional and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 41 See the System Setup section in the system setup program and is active. Click... Start → Help and Support. 2. In the search results, select the option that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics ...
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...found , run the remaining memory tests? Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is invoked: a. Turn on page 59). 1. b. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait ...Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA) is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer and try again. NOTE: If your hard drive. NOTE: If you will take about ...
...found , run the remaining memory tests? Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is invoked: a. Turn on page 59). 1. b. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait ...Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA) is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer and try again. NOTE: If your hard drive. NOTE: If you will take about ...
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... Choose An Option window. 4. Press any key to go to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 59). If PSA is not invoked: Press any key to run. 5. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Shut down the error code and problem description and... contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If you want to continue." To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. If a ...
... Choose An Option window. 4. Press any key to go to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 59). If PSA is not invoked: Press any key to run. 5. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Shut down the error code and problem description and... contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If you want to continue." To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. If a ...
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... the next start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. 10. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list....one time only. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to run. 8. If a problem is located at the top of the problem. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 The Service Tag helps you want to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. If multiple versions are complete, close...
... the next start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. 10. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list....one time only. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to run. 8. If a problem is located at the top of the problem. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 The Service Tag helps you want to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. If multiple versions are complete, close...
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... in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 48 If possible, back up the data before using this option. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your computer-including data files...
... in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 48 If possible, back up the data before using this option. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your computer-including data files...
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...drive detected by the computer. 50 Click Start. 2. Right-click My Computer. 3. Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 5. Right-click Computer. 3. CAUTION: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page 46.... Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 4. Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 5. Click Properties→ ...
...drive detected by the computer. 50 Click Start. 2. Right-click My Computer. 3. Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 5. Right-click Computer. 3. CAUTION: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page 46.... Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 4. Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 5. Click Properties→ ...
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...long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer and try again. Save and close any open programs. Restoring... Your Operating System 2. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to complete. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The...
...long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer and try again. Save and close any open programs. Restoring... Your Operating System 2. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to complete. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The...
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more about your operating system, maintaining ...Operating System disc the base of your computer may void your computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of ...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more about your operating system, maintaining ...Operating System disc the base of your computer may void your computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of ...
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Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: find safety best practices information for your computer the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. the base of your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. You must use the ...common questions locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to contact technical support find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on support.dell.com or to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for new purchases find your computer....
Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: find safety best practices information for your computer the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. the base of your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. You must use the ...common questions locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to contact technical support find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on support.dell.com or to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for new purchases find your computer....
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For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. 62 INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. 62 INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
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Index drivers and downloads 61 DVDs, playing and creating 25 E eject button 19 email addresses for technical support 54 energy conserving 27 Express Service Code 52 F front-side connectors 5, 18 FTP login, anonymous 54 H hard drive type 65 hard drive activity light 23 74 hardware problems diagnosing 41 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 35 N network connection fixing 32 network connector location 23
Index drivers and downloads 61 DVDs, playing and creating 25 E eject button 19 email addresses for technical support 54 energy conserving 27 Express Service Code 52 F front-side connectors 5, 18 FTP login, anonymous 54 H hard drive type 65 hard drive activity light 23 74 hardware problems diagnosing 41 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 35 N network connection fixing 32 network connector location 23