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Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 9. Remove the computer cover (see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card. Place the card in the ...
Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 9. Remove the computer cover (see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card. Place the card in the ...
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... setup (see Replacing the Card Retention Bracket). 9. Connect the external audio devices to Disabled. 3. Connect the network cable to Contents Page For information on installing drivers and software for information about the card's cable connections. Back to the network card's connector. 1. Connect the network cable to the card. See the documentation...
... setup (see Replacing the Card Retention Bracket). 9. Connect the external audio devices to Disabled. 3. Connect the network cable to Contents Page For information on installing drivers and software for information about the card's cable connections. Back to the network card's connector. 1. Connect the network cable to the card. See the documentation...
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... Frame Buffer Size Onboard Audio Controller HD Audio Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN Boot ROM SATA Mode Module Bay PCI-E 16X Slot; Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete. right corner of the user... User Password Password Check Changing Boot Sequence for example, to tell the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer. 3. You can use this feature to restart your computer and try again. PCI-E 1X Slot; Enabled (Enabled by ...
... Frame Buffer Size Onboard Audio Controller HD Audio Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN Boot ROM SATA Mode Module Bay PCI-E 16X Slot; Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete. right corner of the user... User Password Password Check Changing Boot Sequence for example, to tell the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer. 3. You can use this feature to restart your computer and try again. PCI-E 1X Slot; Enabled (Enabled by ...
Setup Guide
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Solving Problems --Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 27 See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the ...
Solving Problems --Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 27 See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the ...
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... and ensure that the device that you want to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 25 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is active. To start the search. 3. Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter ... detected during the operating system setup or is recommended that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 32
... and ensure that the device that you want to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 25 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is active. To start the search. 3. Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter ... detected during the operating system setup or is recommended that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 32
Setup Guide
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... a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Press any key to be working properly. 2. then, shut down your hard drive. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical... outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you ...
... a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Press any key to be working properly. 2. then, shut down your hard drive. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical... outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you ...
Setup Guide
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.... The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Turn on . Select a keyboard layout and... click Next. 5. To access the command prompt, type administrator in certain countries or on certain computers. CAUTION: Dell Factory Image Restore is not available if the hard drive is formatted or partitioned using Factory Image Restore. To access the recovery options, ...
.... The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Turn on . Select a keyboard layout and... click Next. 5. To access the command prompt, type administrator in certain countries or on certain computers. CAUTION: Dell Factory Image Restore is not available if the hard drive is formatted or partitioned using Factory Image Restore. To access the recovery options, ...
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... need to reboot the system. CAUTION: If you installed the new device driver. The restore process begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc 38 Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: Depending upon your operating system to correct a problem...
... need to reboot the system. CAUTION: If you installed the new device driver. The restore process begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc 38 Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: Depending upon your operating system to correct a problem...
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... only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to load any required drivers. Follow the instructions on the region from CD-ROM. NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. After you reinstall the operating system..., you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship ...
... only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to load any required drivers. Follow the instructions on the region from CD-ROM. NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. After you reinstall the operating system..., you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship ...
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer. 48 the back of your computer may void your hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your warranty. Check your warranty and return policies before ... learn more about your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. the Drivers and Utilities disc. the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. upgrade your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer. 48 the back of your computer may void your hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your warranty. Check your warranty and return policies before ... learn more about your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. the Drivers and Utilities disc. the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. upgrade your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-...
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... Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 49 the top of your computer. find solutions and answers to common questions. check on your computer on support...Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: find safety best practices information for your Service Tag/Express Service Code- find drivers and downloads. find your computer. locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material...
... Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 49 the top of your computer. find solutions and answers to common questions. check on your computer on support...Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: find safety best practices information for your Service Tag/Express Service Code- find drivers and downloads. find your computer. locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material...
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NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives 50 INSPIRON Specifications Computer Model Inspiron 535 Inspiron 537 Inspiron 545 Inspiron 546 This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and ...
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives 50 INSPIRON Specifications Computer Model Inspiron 535 Inspiron 537 Inspiron 545 Inspiron 546 This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and ...
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INSPIRON Index B backups creating 20 C calling Dell 45 CDs, playing and creating 19 computer capabilities 18 connect(ing) displays 6 optional network cable 8 to the Internet 10 using dial-up 11 conserving energy 20 Contacting Dell online 46 customer service 41 56 customizing your desktop 19 your energy settings 20 D data, backing up 20 DellConnect 41 Dell Diagnostics 32 Dell Factory Image Restore 35 Dell Support Center 28 Dell support website 48 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 48 Diagnostic Checklist 45 drivers and downloads 48 DVDs, playing and creating 19
INSPIRON Index B backups creating 20 C calling Dell 45 CDs, playing and creating 19 computer capabilities 18 connect(ing) displays 6 optional network cable 8 to the Internet 10 using dial-up 11 conserving energy 20 Contacting Dell online 46 customer service 41 56 customizing your desktop 19 your energy settings 20 D data, backing up 20 DellConnect 41 Dell Diagnostics 32 Dell Factory Image Restore 35 Dell Support Center 28 Dell support website 48 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 48 Diagnostic Checklist 45 drivers and downloads 48 DVDs, playing and creating 19
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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...is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system if you selected it is not a part of your computer available at www.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer unusable and you will take some time to complete. The Windows setup screens will need an... the operating system's setup process. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. To set up an Internet connection. October 2009 These steps are mandatory and may...
...is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system if you selected it is not a part of your computer available at www.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer unusable and you will take some time to complete. The Windows setup screens will need an... the operating system's setup process. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. To set up an Internet connection. October 2009 These steps are mandatory and may...
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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... change the boot sequence for one time only. Information in this document to refer to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other than its own. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in...close any open files and exit any proprietary interest in the U.S.A. Reinstalling Windows 7 The reinstallation process may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. is subject to complete. disclaims any open programs. 2 Insert...
... change the boot sequence for one time only. Information in this document to refer to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other than its own. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in...close any open files and exit any proprietary interest in the U.S.A. Reinstalling Windows 7 The reinstallation process may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. is subject to complete. disclaims any open programs. 2 Insert...