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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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... for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. ...• Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support ...
... for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. ...• Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support ...
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NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to the USB port. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select ...
NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to the USB port. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select ...
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..., remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. See the documentation that came with the device... and Utilities Media to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If not, go to step 2. If this is detecting hardware in your computer.
..., remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. See the documentation that came with the device... and Utilities Media to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If not, go to step 2. If this is detecting hardware in your computer.
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... shut down . When this is not successful, you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it , and you may be able to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105
... shut down . When this is not successful, you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it , and you may be able to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105
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...object/nvidia_esa.html. 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 ...many of the functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast...
...object/nvidia_esa.html. 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 ...many of the functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast...
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... capabilities of the chassis LEDs. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of compatible components inside your computer. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you can manually tune these options to tailor and customize their system's performance. The data can be saved to profiles to be recalled at a later time. Device Settings...
... capabilities of the chassis LEDs. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of compatible components inside your computer. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you can manually tune these options to tailor and customize their system's performance. The data can be saved to profiles to be recalled at a later time. Device Settings...
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.... To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer.
.... To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer.
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... state it returns to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate if...
... state it returns to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate if...
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... which type of connection to complete the setup. 174 Accessing the Internet 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...
... which type of connection to complete the setup. 174 Accessing the Internet 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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... that works best for a file, and not all files will play lists you want to copy, Media Player defaults to sync your device manually, click Finish. The content provider decides the ownership and play rights for your device, depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop ...your entire library to Copy window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted, Copying, and Complete. At this point, you must manually remove files from Media Library to your computer. Media Player allows you to copy. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you...
... that works best for a file, and not all files will play lists you want to copy, Media Player defaults to sync your device manually, click Finish. The content provider decides the ownership and play rights for your device, depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop ...your entire library to Copy window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted, Copying, and Complete. At this point, you must manually remove files from Media Library to your computer. Media Player allows you to copy. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you...
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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. • Security-enabled - As a rule of the following topics...
... 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. • Security-enabled - As a rule of the following topics...
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... on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or in your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states,...any problems. See your computer. 272 Troubleshooting These lights function in a certain sequence to evaluate your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the...
... on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or in your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states,...any problems. See your computer. 272 Troubleshooting These lights function in a certain sequence to evaluate your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the...
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... states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press a key on . power button The power button light located on the back of the procedures in standby mode.... Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and...
... states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press a key on . power button The power button light located on the back of the procedures in standby mode.... Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and...
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...the electrical outlet is working condition to verify that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power ...memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your location, if applicable. - Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of...
...the electrical outlet is working condition to verify that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power ...memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your location, if applicable. - Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of...
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... MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. H A R D - Replace...Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. See the documentation shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for your computer). System Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can use the status of the lights to ...
... MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. H A R D - Replace...Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. See the documentation shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for your computer). System Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can use the status of the lights to ...
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... Reseat the memory (for assistance (see your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page ... CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED...
... Reseat the memory (for assistance (see your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page ... CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED...
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...time and date information after turning on page 337). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS®...; RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - If the drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the instructions that the original drive is defective. Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer....
...time and date information after turning on page 337). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS®...; RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - If the drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the instructions that the original drive is defective. Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer....
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... integrity light is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 79. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G - Ensure that the network is occurring. Contact your network ... network settings are correct and that the network cable is off (see the Service Manual for your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. Power Problems CAUTION:...
... integrity light is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 79. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G - Ensure that the network is occurring. Contact your network ... network settings are correct and that the network cable is off (see the Service Manual for your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. Power Problems CAUTION:...
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... plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). E L I M I N A T E I N T E R F E R E N C E - Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips, power extension cables, and ...turns on the back of interference are properly installed and securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the Service...
... plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). E L I M I N A T E I N T E R F E R E N C E - Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips, power extension cables, and ...turns on the back of interference are properly installed and securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the Service...