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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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... & 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 BIOS is recommended. NOTE: Although your ... the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your password. • Verify information about accessing the system ...
... & 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 BIOS is recommended. NOTE: Although your ... the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your password. • Verify information about accessing the system ...
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... continuing. 8 Press to highlight the array in the next step. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to exit the RAID BIOS. Repeat these steps for each disk you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to include in each RAID array varies, depending on the selected drives...that you want to an array, press . The Array Detail window appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in the RAID array. Back up any data you set up - Drives ...
... continuing. 8 Press to highlight the array in the next step. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to exit the RAID BIOS. Repeat these steps for each disk you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to include in each RAID array varies, depending on the selected drives...that you want to an array, press . The Array Detail window appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in the RAID array. Back up any data you set up - Drives ...
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... the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the chassis LEDs. View System Information This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component...
... the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the chassis LEDs. View System Information This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component...
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UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Connect other devices, ...
UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Connect other devices, ...
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...Locator may use the wireless switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. 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 only when... Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. Scanning for scanning. Follow the instructions in your computer is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable ...
...Locator may use the wireless switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. 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 only when... Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. Scanning for scanning. Follow the instructions in your computer is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable ...
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... failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I V E P R O B L E M . - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L A B L E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 337). I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L A B L E M E M O R Y - Contact...
... failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I V E P R O B L E M . - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L A B L E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 337). I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L A B L E M E M O R Y - Contact...
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... the selected device. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to select the appropriate device...
... the selected device. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to select the appropriate device...
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..." on page 307 for this Agreement. 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...
..." on page 307 for this Agreement. 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...
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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. 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
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... delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. BIOS - A program designed to a management console.
... delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. BIOS - A program designed to a management console.
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... between the processor and devices such as video, drives, and networks. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. NVRAM - O optical drive...
... between the processor and devices such as video, drives, and networks. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. NVRAM - O optical drive...
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...). A computer chip that interprets and executes program instructions. A WfM (Wired for Management) standard that allows networked computers that do not have not yet been documented. BIOS, that perform basic tests on a network in the range of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz.
...). A computer chip that interprets and executes program instructions. A WfM (Wired for Management) standard that allows networked computers that do not have not yet been documented. BIOS, that perform basic tests on a network in the range of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz.
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... of colors and resolution that allows the transfer of audio from one file to another without converting it to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. super-extended graphics array - system setup - A utility that serves as those that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. Unless you...
... of colors and resolution that allows the transfer of audio from one file to another without converting it to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. super-extended graphics array - system setup - A utility that serves as those that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. Unless you...
Setup Guide
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...contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for your computer unusable and you can purchase one at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you need to the telephone wall jack before you set up your computer, ... 14. 13 To set up your original order, you will take some time to the Internet, you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for setup instructions. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up...
...contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for your computer unusable and you can purchase one at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you need to the telephone wall jack before you set up your computer, ... 14. 13 To set up your original order, you will take some time to the Internet, you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for setup instructions. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up...
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...Dell" on page 55). BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. INSPIRON... Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 55. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the...
...Dell" on page 55). BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. INSPIRON... Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 55. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the...
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... works only on page 32 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to test displays in the search field and press to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your ...computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Ensure that the device that you contact Dell for technical assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers...
... works only on page 32 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to test displays in the search field and press to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your ...computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Ensure that the device that you contact Dell for technical assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers...