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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 ... Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10 Contents
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 ... Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10 Contents
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... long. •A single interface and cable that accommodates two-way audio and video for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. Features and Benefits Dell, in the most efficient means possible for cables up to 30 bits-per-pixel (bpp)). •Up to 120Hz refresh rate. •HDCP v1.3 support... introduction of "direct drive" digital monitors, resulting in collaboration with built-in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) •High-bandwidth audio.
... long. •A single interface and cable that accommodates two-way audio and video for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. Features and Benefits Dell, in the most efficient means possible for cables up to 30 bits-per-pixel (bpp)). •Up to 120Hz refresh rate. •HDCP v1.3 support... introduction of "direct drive" digital monitors, resulting in collaboration with built-in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) •High-bandwidth audio.
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... 83 Therefore, a failure of one drive results in this section. 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). •...disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. otherwise, contact your data. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Perform regular backups to protect your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to check Scan for higher performance and ...
... 83 Therefore, a failure of one drive results in this section. 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). •...disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. otherwise, contact your data. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Perform regular backups to protect your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to check Scan for higher performance and ...
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... keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up , use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to include in the next step. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of...
... keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up , use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to include in the next step. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of...
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... volume configuration is displayed on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to include in the Selected window. Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When...
... volume configuration is displayed on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to include in the Selected window. Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When...
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... 95 NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the new RAID volume. Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you...
... 95 NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the new RAID volume. Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you...
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...; Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. If you do not see "Setting Your Computer to span the stripe array, and click Next. 10 On the Specify Volume Size screen, select the Volume Size you want , and click Next. 96 Drives and Media Your computer boots to a RAID Level...
...; Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. If you do not see "Setting Your Computer to span the stripe array, and click Next. 10 On the Specify Volume Size screen, select the Volume Size you want , and click Next. 96 Drives and Media Your computer boots to a RAID Level...
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...→ Intel Matrix Storage Console to launch the Intel Storage Utility. NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member drive is removed. 10 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to make changes.
...→ Intel Matrix Storage Console to launch the Intel Storage Utility. NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member drive is removed. 10 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to make changes.
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This option is selected 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 Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured If a backup procedure has been ...
This option is selected 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 Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured If a backup procedure has been ...
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HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of a file and open more quickly. You should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. This action ...
HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of a file and open more quickly. You should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. This action ...
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... the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu" on page 226 • "Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV" on page 239 10 Set up . Tips Action Remember Adjusting display settings Use the vendor control panel for video card and TV display resolution. This method provides the best...
... the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu" on page 226 • "Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV" on page 239 10 Set up . Tips Action Remember Adjusting display settings Use the vendor control panel for video card and TV display resolution. This method provides the best...
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... (S-Video 3) SHOW INPUTS Connecting Your Computer to the following example: TV Menu Example Input Select Back 1. For example, your TV for available settings. AV4 (S-Video 2) 10. AV5 (Component 1) 11. HDMI 1 3.
... (S-Video 3) SHOW INPUTS Connecting Your Computer to the following example: TV Menu Example Input Select Back 1. For example, your TV for available settings. AV4 (S-Video 2) 10. AV5 (Component 1) 11. HDMI 1 3.
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... a password. To see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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 security to your computer. Passwords with restrictions placed on your computer in as...
... a password. To see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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 security to your computer. Passwords with restrictions placed on your computer in as...
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... the computer. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you are having. This typically can take 10 to be run a complete test on a symptom of devices in the system. Performs a thorough ...for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more thorough check of devices in the system. NOTE: Select Test System to run a more information. 284 Troubleshooting ...
... the computer. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you are having. This typically can take 10 to be run a complete test on a symptom of devices in the system. Performs a thorough ...for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more thorough check of devices in the system. NOTE: Select Test System to run a more information. 284 Troubleshooting ...
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... message appeared. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use the telephone to connect the modem directly to verify that is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in length, try a shorter one. D L L F I N T E R N E T - 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 L E W A S N O T F O U N D - For help, ... you are using a line that the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING...
... message appeared. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use the telephone to connect the modem directly to verify that is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in length, try a shorter one. D L L F I N T E R N E T - 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 L E W A S N O T F O U N D - For help, ... you are using a line that the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING...
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... 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 Laptop Computers" on a CD or DVD...
... 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 Laptop Computers" on a CD or DVD...
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... configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND... the safety instructions shipped with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer.
... configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND... the safety instructions shipped with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer.
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A parallel port is also known as opposed to a printer. Pin Signal 1 /STROBE 2 D0 3 D1 4 D2 5 D3 6 D4 7 D5 8 D6 9 D7 10 /ACK 11 BUSY 12 PE 13 SEL Pin Signal 14 /AUTOFD 15 /ERROR 16 /INIT 17 /SELIN 18 GND 19 GND 20 GND 21 GND ...
A parallel port is also known as opposed to a printer. Pin Signal 1 /STROBE 2 D0 3 D1 4 D2 5 D3 6 D4 7 D5 8 D6 9 D7 10 /ACK 11 BUSY 12 PE 13 SEL Pin Signal 14 /AUTOFD 15 /ERROR 16 /INIT 17 /SELIN 18 GND 19 GND 20 GND 21 GND ...
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... a fast Internet connection between computers. When in the computer. The 10 or 100 light denote data speed. 10 denotes data moving at speeds of either to a network hub (a junction box that can lead either 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps depending on the speed supported ...by the network card in use, lights on these at 100 Megbits per second while 100 denotes data moving across the network at 10 Megabits per second. The ACT light flickers when data moves through these devices flicker. Pin Gigabit Ethernet T Signal Signal 1 Transmit + 1 Transmit/Receive 0...
... a fast Internet connection between computers. When in the computer. The 10 or 100 light denote data speed. 10 denotes data moving at speeds of either to a network hub (a junction box that can lead either 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps depending on the speed supported ...by the network card in use, lights on these at 100 Megbits per second while 100 denotes data moving across the network at 10 Megabits per second. The ACT light flickers when data moves through these devices flicker. Pin Gigabit Ethernet T Signal Signal 1 Transmit + 1 Transmit/Receive 0...
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Pin Signal 1 RED Video 2 GREEN Video 3 BLUE Video 4 NC 5 GND 6 RED Video GND 7 GREEN Video GND 8 BLUE Video GND Pin Signal 9 DDC 5V+ 10 SYNC GND 11 MONITOR_DETECT- 12 DDC_DATA (SDA) 13 Horizontal SYNC 14 Vertical SYNC 15 DDC_CLK (SCL) Ports 321 VGA Port Video Graphics Array (VGA) port supports the basic graphic hardware before a device-specific driver is loaded into the computer.
Pin Signal 1 RED Video 2 GREEN Video 3 BLUE Video 4 NC 5 GND 6 RED Video GND 7 GREEN Video GND 8 BLUE Video GND Pin Signal 9 DDC 5V+ 10 SYNC GND 11 MONITOR_DETECT- 12 DDC_DATA (SDA) 13 Horizontal SYNC 14 Vertical SYNC 15 DDC_CLK (SCL) Ports 321 VGA Port Video Graphics Array (VGA) port supports the basic graphic hardware before a device-specific driver is loaded into the computer.