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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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... page 301. Use the system setup program to update your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. • Service Contracts ...• 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 BIOS settings when you add,...
... page 301. Use the system setup program to update your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. • Service Contracts ...• 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 BIOS settings when you add,...
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... to select a hard drive to include in the next step. Back up any data you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to exit the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to... window appears. NOTICE: You lose all data on what computer you want to clear all data from the Free Disks field to enter the RAID BIOS. The Clear disk data prompt appears. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Striping. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to the...
... to select a hard drive to include in the next step. Back up any data you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to exit the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to... window appears. NOTICE: You lose all data on what computer you want to clear all data from the Free Disks field to enter the RAID BIOS. The Clear disk data prompt appears. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Striping. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to the...
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NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to be saved to profiles to change made to tailor and customize ...well as technical support scenarios. 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. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to a file for the system and installed drivers. Improperly ...
NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to be saved to profiles to change made to tailor and customize ...well as technical support scenarios. 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. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to a file for the system and installed drivers. Improperly ...
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... uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to your computer...
... uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to your computer...
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...: The light turns on or off, or in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is turned off. 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...
...: The light turns on or off, or in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is turned off. 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...
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... E A V A I N T E R R U P T - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is in BIOS setup. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 ...setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Working With Options...
... E A V A I N T E R R U P T - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is in BIOS setup. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 ...setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Working With Options...
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...device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup The computer boots to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is bootable, check the device documentation. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you ...or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. 1 Shut down...
...device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup The computer boots to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is bootable, check the device documentation. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you ...or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. 1 Shut down...
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...system. NOTE: Unless you to disk, and then click OK. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on page 307 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 program to configure user-selectable options in System Summary. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information ...
...system. NOTE: Unless you to disk, and then click OK. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on page 307 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 program to configure user-selectable options in System Summary. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information ...
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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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... - ACPI - advanced configuration and power interface - accelerated graphics port - Advanced Host Controller Interface - ASF - A standard to define a mechanism for video-related tasks. B battery life span - BIOS - A power management specification that serves as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. AGP - AHCI - basic input/output system - A feature that a laptop...
... - ACPI - advanced configuration and power interface - accelerated graphics port - Advanced Host Controller Interface - ASF - A standard to define a mechanism for video-related tasks. B battery life span - BIOS - A power management specification that serves as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. AGP - AHCI - basic input/output system - A feature that a laptop...
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... NVRAM is expressed as 800 x 600, is used for PC Cards. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives...
... NVRAM is expressed as 800 x 600, is used for PC Cards. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives...
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... 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. random-access memory - The frequency, measured in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to specific individuals. BIOS, that do not have an operating system to be configured and started remotely. Sometimes the processor is located on the major computer components, such as...
... 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. random-access memory - The frequency, measured in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to specific individuals. BIOS, that do not have an operating system to be configured and started remotely. Sometimes the processor is located on the major computer components, such as...
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... protectors do not change the settings for this program. super-video graphics array - A video standard for smart cards. SXGA+ - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. A utility that may occur during electrical storms. SVGA - telephony application programming interface - Smart...
... protectors do not change the settings for this program. super-video graphics array - A video standard for smart cards. SXGA+ - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. A utility that may occur during electrical storms. SVGA - telephony application programming interface - Smart...
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...® for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at the time of your computer, it is preconfigured ...with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft® Windows® for more ...
...® for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at the time of your computer, it is preconfigured ...with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft® Windows® for more ...
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... select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 30 To use the multimedia controls, press the required key. System Setup (BIOS) Utility 1. Function Key First - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the ...System Setup (BIOS) Utility or the Windows Mobility Center. This is active only in the operating system. NOTE: The ...
... select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 30 To use the multimedia controls, press the required key. System Setup (BIOS) Utility 1. Function Key First - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the ...System Setup (BIOS) Utility or the Windows Mobility Center. This is active only in the operating system. NOTE: The ...
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... of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 72. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. If you installed or replaced the memory.../manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 48 or "Contacting Dell" on page 72). BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. WARNING: Only trained service ...
... of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 72. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. If you installed or replaced the memory.../manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 48 or "Contacting Dell" on page 72). BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. WARNING: Only trained service ...
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... the search. 3. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. It is recommended that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. In the search results,...works only on page 45 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search...
... the search. 3. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. It is recommended that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. In the search results,...works only on page 45 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search...
Service Manual
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...computer. is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Regulatory model P07G series Regulatory type P07G001; P07G003 March 2010 Rev. Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Hard Drive Optical Drive Module Cover Memory Module(s) Keyboard Wireless Mini-Card Palm Rest Power... the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own. Trademarks used in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under ...
...computer. is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Regulatory model P07G series Regulatory type P07G001; P07G003 March 2010 Rev. Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Hard Drive Optical Drive Module Cover Memory Module(s) Keyboard Wireless Mini-Card Palm Rest Power... the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own. Trademarks used in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under ...