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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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...) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your computer. System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to...
...) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your computer. System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to...
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...8594; Device Manager. 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 Reinstall a Driver 1 With the ...Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. A message appears, stating that came with ...
...8594; Device Manager. 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 Reinstall a Driver 1 With the ...Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. A message appears, stating that came with ...
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... are ACPI-enabled. If you click Shut down now, you may not always be preventing your computer. Shutting Down Your Computer When it Fails to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. It may darken and show you which programs are preventing your computer from shutting down. • Click...
... are ACPI-enabled. If you click Shut down now, you may not always be preventing your computer. Shutting Down Your Computer When it Fails to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. It may darken and show you which programs are preventing your computer from shutting down. • Click...
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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. NVIDIA Performance The NVIDIA Performance application integrates many of the functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the Performance section of the installed components may be manually...
...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. NVIDIA Performance The NVIDIA Performance application integrates many of the functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the Performance section of the installed components may be manually...
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... (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) These settings can customize the color and intensity of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. This information can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to a file for that component. Advanced...
... (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) These settings can customize the color and intensity of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. This information can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to a file for that component. Advanced...
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... to best support your computer is in hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer: • Power Schemes - To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to put your computer • Alarms - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power...
... to best support your computer is in hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer: • Power Schemes - To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to put your computer • Alarms - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power...
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To exit hibernate, press the power button. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. Remove ...
To exit hibernate, press the power button. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. Remove ...
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... use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. 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...
... use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. 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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...storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device, and then connect the device to your computer. Media Player allows you connect it to your device manually, click Finish. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you to sync your computer. • If Media Player has selected to ...switch between automatic and manual sync operations. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and ...
...storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device, and then connect the device to your computer. Media Player allows you connect it to your device manually, click Finish. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you to sync your computer. • If Media Player has selected to ...switch between automatic and manual sync operations. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and ...
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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. A security-enabled connections offers some protection for your computer...
... 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. A security-enabled connections offers some protection for your computer...
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.... Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid...
.... Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid...
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... outlet. - Press a key on . For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. Troubleshooting 273 NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. •...is off, the computer is either turned off or is in this support utility for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. Reseat the power... that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of...
... outlet. - Press a key on . For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. Troubleshooting 273 NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. •...is off, the computer is either turned off or is in this support utility for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. Reseat the power... that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of...
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.... Too many devices on the front panel. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to verify that the electrical outlet is steady amber, a device may exist. - Power, keyboard, and mouse... - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is set to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a...
.... Too many devices on the front panel. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to verify that the electrical outlet is steady amber, a device may exist. - Power, keyboard, and mouse... - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is set to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a...
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... the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on page 337 for...Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. C P U F A N F A I L U R E - D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - Diagnostic Lights for assistance). System Messages for Desktop...
... the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on page 337 for...Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. C P U F A N F A I L U R E - D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - Diagnostic Lights for assistance). System Messages for Desktop...
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...WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may ... ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT...
...WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may ... ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT...
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... is not listed, see the instructions that the original drive is defective. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see your computer). ...Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. Discard used batteries according to eliminate the possibility that came with the same or equivalent type recommended...
... is not listed, see the instructions that the original drive is defective. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see your computer). ...Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. Discard used batteries according to eliminate the possibility that came with the same or equivalent type recommended...
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... T E R - If the link integrity light is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting See "Installing Drivers for Media Drives" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for your... network settings are correct and that the network is functioning. For additional safety best practices information, see "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop...
... T E R - If the link integrity light is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting See "Installing Drivers for Media Drives" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for your... network settings are correct and that the network is functioning. For additional safety best practices information, see "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop...
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... cable in known working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the processor power cable is green. Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips,... R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to match...
... cable in known working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the processor power cable is green. Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips,... R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to match...