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Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) . . . . 125 Performing Maintenance Tasks to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security 125 Cleaning Your Computer 126 Before You ...
Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) . . . . 125 Performing Maintenance Tasks to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security 125 Cleaning Your Computer 126 Before You ...
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otherwise, contact your data. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Drives and Media 83 The number of hard drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; RAID Level 0 ... data integrity • RAID level 5 is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. • RAID level 0 is recommended for higher performance (faster throughput). ...
otherwise, contact your data. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Drives and Media 83 The number of hard drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; RAID Level 0 ... data integrity • RAID level 5 is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. • RAID level 0 is recommended for higher performance (faster throughput). ...
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... create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to exit the RAID BIOS. To create... any data you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to include in the Array Detail window and press . Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies, depending on the selected drives in the next step. ... field. The Clear disk data prompt appears. NOTE: The number of the array that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID array and then...
... create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to exit the RAID BIOS. To create... any data you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to include in the Array Detail window and press . Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies, depending on the selected drives in the next step. ... field. The Clear disk data prompt appears. NOTE: The number of the array that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID array and then...
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... first hard drive you want to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the ... configuration is displayed on page 265). and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 94 Drives and Media The...volume, follow the above step after selecting the third hard drive. 6 In the Specify Volume Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume,...
... first hard drive you want to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the ... configuration is displayed on page 265). and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 94 Drives and Media The...volume, follow the above step after selecting the third hard drive. 6 In the Specify Volume Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume,...
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... then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 9 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer. 2 Press ...when you are prompted to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. Creating a RAID...
... then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 9 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer. 2 Press ...when you are prompted to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. Creating a RAID...
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... by clicking the Tools menu, and then clicking Options. 8 When you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup...
... by clicking the Tools menu, and then clicking Options. 8 When you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup...
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...The computer must search throughout the disk to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to open it . This window lists the hard drives on the disk. The... Disk Defragmenter window opens. This reduces the time your computer along with the storage capacity and the ...
...The computer must search throughout the disk to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to open it . This window lists the hard drives on the disk. The... Disk Defragmenter window opens. This reduces the time your computer along with the storage capacity and the ...
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...8226; Operating system Display Properties menu - Connecting Your Computer to function as: • Clone (show the same display as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 226. 12 If you are using S/PDIF digital audio, you must enable the computer to help you have set the display ... this option for some situations) 11 Access the TV menu and select the appropriate input signal for the Computer and the TV" on page 239 10 Set up . From the Control Panel, click Display Properties → Settings Some vendor video card control panels provide a TV Setup Wizard to work with ...
...8226; Operating system Display Properties menu - Connecting Your Computer to function as: • Clone (show the same display as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 226. 12 If you are using S/PDIF digital audio, you must enable the computer to help you have set the display ... this option for some situations) 11 Access the TV menu and select the appropriate input signal for the Computer and the TV" on page 239 10 Set up . From the Control Panel, click Display Properties → Settings Some vendor video card control panels provide a TV Setup Wizard to work with ...
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... in as administrator and access User Account through the Control Panel. Passwords can be assigned to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of the week and blocking all the rest. Passwords with restrictions...hours your computer. Passwords Anyone can log on the information each user can access. NOTE: Some operating systems allow you to groups, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more likely it is an important way...
... in as administrator and access User Account through the Control Panel. Passwords can be assigned to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of the week and blocking all the rest. Passwords with restrictions...hours your computer. Passwords Anyone can log on the information each user can access. NOTE: Some operating systems allow you to groups, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more likely it is an important way...
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...D L L F I R E D . If all commands receive responses, the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For help, contact your modem→ Properties→ Diagnostics→ Query Modem to open , click File. If the error message is ...screen to the Internet. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N T E R N E T - The program that you are trying to verify that is communicating with Windows. If you are using a line that the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in length, try a shorter one.
...D L L F I R E D . If all commands receive responses, the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For help, contact your modem→ Properties→ Diagnostics→ Query Modem to open , click File. If the error message is ...screen to the Internet. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N T E R N E T - The program that you are trying to verify that is communicating with Windows. If you are using a line that the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in length, try a shorter one.
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..." on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on a CD or DVD. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - A Program is...IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform ...
..." on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on a CD or DVD. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - A Program is...IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform ...
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See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Other Software Problems ... computer. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. BACK UP YOUR FILES...
See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Other Software Problems ... computer. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. BACK UP YOUR FILES...
Owner's Manual
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Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. (Modem Helper is 3 m (10 ft) or more in length, try a shorter one. Listen for your Internet service provider. Ensure that the modem is operating properly. CHECK THE ... modem. 5 Click Properties, click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem to the jack on all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE - • Verify that the telephone line is connected to verify that you have subscribed to a telephone. Click Start , point...
Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. (Modem Helper is 3 m (10 ft) or more in length, try a shorter one. Listen for your Internet service provider. Ensure that the modem is operating properly. CHECK THE ... modem. 5 Click Properties, click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem to the jack on all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE - • Verify that the telephone line is connected to verify that you have subscribed to a telephone. Click Start , point...
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... in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, ... screen. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Solving Problems 71 A program is designed for at... on your keyboard or moving your computer. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to...
... in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, ... screen. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Solving Problems 71 A program is designed for at... on your keyboard or moving your computer. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to...
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The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 After the computer restarts, click OK. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a ... as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . 7 Click Next. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may need to reboot the computer...
The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 After the computer restarts, click OK. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a ... as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . 7 Click Next. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may need to reboot the computer...
Service Manual
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...provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with a software package or hardware product. POST - processor - personal system/2 - random-access memory - readme file - A text file included with...devices. ms - nanosecond - Access times of PC Cards. The ability of the Windows taskbar that contains icons for Management) standard that allows networked computers that allows your... that equals one thousandth of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - Any information stored ...
...provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with a software package or hardware product. POST - processor - personal system/2 - random-access memory - readme file - A text file included with...devices. ms - nanosecond - Access times of PC Cards. The ability of the Windows taskbar that contains icons for Management) standard that allows networked computers that allows your... that equals one thousandth of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - Any information stored ...
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... - small computer system interface - Each device is generated at support.dell.com or when you shut down the computer. A program that is...array plus - The main circuit board in the range of 10 kHz to have interference than 20 percent below the normal AC...also referred to authenticate a user on your computer that identifies your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you place a shortcut on the SCSI...protected by the human eye. A power management mode that is embedded with a processor and a memory chip. The number of DRAM that shuts down your computer. Battery...
... - small computer system interface - Each device is generated at support.dell.com or when you shut down the computer. A program that is...array plus - The main circuit board in the range of 10 kHz to have interference than 20 percent below the normal AC...also referred to authenticate a user on your computer that identifies your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you place a shortcut on the SCSI...protected by the human eye. A power management mode that is embedded with a processor and a memory chip. The number of DRAM that shuts down your computer. Battery...