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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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...configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as... system memory. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The...
...configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as... system memory. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The...
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...select a hard drive to include in each disk you set up, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. NOTE: The number of the array that you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to the RAID Mode field. The Array List window appears. 9... To review the details of drives supported in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up- Drives and Media 89 To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the...
...select a hard drive to include in each disk you set up, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. NOTE: The number of the array that you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to the RAID Mode field. The Array List window appears. 9... To review the details of drives supported in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up- Drives and Media 89 To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the...
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... used . Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of...you to change made to tailor and customize their system's performance. These settings can be recalled at a later time. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can manually tune these options to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks ...
... used . Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of...you to change made to tailor and customize their system's performance. These settings can be recalled at a later time. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can manually tune these options to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks ...
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... protection. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted.
... protection. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted.
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...only when the computer is shipped to you, you can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on ...page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. DCP icon Networks...
...only when the computer is shipped to you, you can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on ...page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. DCP icon Networks...
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... HDD failure. Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L ...the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the boot sequence information is in BIOS setup. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose...
... HDD failure. Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L ...the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the boot sequence information is in BIOS setup. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose...
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...all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is bootable, check the device documentation. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the ...Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be bootable. The BIOS settings may need to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down...
...all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is bootable, check the device documentation. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the ...Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be bootable. The BIOS settings may need to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down...
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NOTE: Unless you understand what effect the settings have on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement. NOTE:.... The file downloads to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer, do not change the settings for...
NOTE: Unless you understand what effect the settings have on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement. NOTE:.... The file downloads to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer, do not change the settings for...
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The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
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... between the computer hardware and the operating system. battery operating time - The length of time (minutes or hours) that helps to as system setup. 339 BIOS - basic input/output system -
... between the computer hardware and the operating system. battery operating time - The length of time (minutes or hours) that helps to as system setup. 339 BIOS - basic input/output system -
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... to the PCI interface that you can contain multiple logical drives. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to the PCMCIA standard. A drive that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing...
... to the PCI interface that you can contain multiple logical drives. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to the PCMCIA standard. A drive that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing...
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... a monitor. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). If no problems are more likely to have not yet been documented. RAM - readme file - refresh rate - BIOS, that is generated at typical radio frequencies, in the range of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz. personal system/2 - Some common implementations of independent disks...
... a monitor. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). If no problems are more likely to have not yet been documented. RAM - readme file - refresh rate - BIOS, that is generated at typical radio frequencies, in the range of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz. personal system/2 - Some common implementations of independent disks...
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... cards can be protected by acting as date and time or system password. Strike Zone™ - surge protectors - SXGA+ - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is embedded with a wide variety of the file. Enables Windows...
... cards can be protected by acting as date and time or system password. Strike Zone™ - surge protectors - SXGA+ - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is embedded with a wide variety of the file. Enables Windows...
Owner's Manual
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... 186 Boot Sequence 189 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 190 Inspiron 530s 191 Inspiron 530sa 191 Inspiron 530sb 192 Inspiron 530sc 192 Inspiron 530sd 193 Clearing CMOS Settings 194 Flashing the BIOS 195 Cleaning Your Computer 196 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 196 Mouse 196 Floppy Drive (Optional 197 CDs and DVDs 197 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 198 FCC Class...
... 186 Boot Sequence 189 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 190 Inspiron 530s 191 Inspiron 530sa 191 Inspiron 530sb 192 Inspiron 530sc 192 Inspiron 530sd 193 Clearing CMOS Settings 194 Flashing the BIOS 195 Cleaning Your Computer 196 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 196 Mouse 196 Floppy Drive (Optional 197 CDs and DVDs 197 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 198 FCC Class...
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...to see if it is not running, check to ensure that appears only when the FlexBay device is a FlexBay disable option in the BIOS setup. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If...additional memory (see "Memory Installation Guidelines:" on page 123). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Installing Memory" on page 125) to see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 125). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of memory...
...to see if it is not running, check to ensure that appears only when the FlexBay device is a FlexBay disable option in the BIOS setup. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If...additional memory (see "Memory Installation Guidelines:" on page 123). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Installing Memory" on page 125) to see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 125). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of memory...
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... Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. See the scanner documentation for instructions. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner...
... Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. See the scanner documentation for instructions. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner...
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... when headphones are connected to check for interference. Ensure that the sound is not muted. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - D I O N - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 185). Turn off...
... when headphones are connected to check for interference. Ensure that the sound is not muted. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - D I O N - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 185). Turn off...
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Video BIOS Test Failure. CPU cache test failure Contact Dell. Contact Dell. Troubleshooting Tools 85 Possible motherboard failure. Possible motherboard Contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Continue until you have identified a faulty.... No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 157). 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. failure RAM Read/Write failure 1 Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see "Memory Installation Guidelines:"...
Video BIOS Test Failure. CPU cache test failure Contact Dell. Contact Dell. Troubleshooting Tools 85 Possible motherboard failure. Possible motherboard Contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Continue until you have identified a faulty.... No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 157). 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. failure RAM Read/Write failure 1 Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see "Memory Installation Guidelines:"...