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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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.... • Nothing happens when you fail to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. 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 Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the...
.... • Nothing happens when you fail to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. 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 Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the...
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... your computer are installing the driver (for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. See the documentation that came with the device for information about the driver for that device. 6 Click...computer. 4 When you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your system window. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for additionally installed devices may not be included on the Drivers and Utilities media. HINT: The ...
... your computer are installing the driver (for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. See the documentation that came with the device for information about the driver for that device. 6 Click...computer. 4 When you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your system window. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for additionally installed devices may not be included on the Drivers and Utilities media. HINT: The ...
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... does not have power from shutting down. When this is ready to shut down successfully. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 It may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down Your Computer When it . When shutting down, Windows will attempt to end all of shutting...
... does not have power from shutting down. When this is ready to shut down successfully. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 It may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down Your Computer When it . When shutting down, Windows will attempt to end all of shutting...
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...) 129 Performance - 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 real-time monitoring and control of the installed components... may be required to be manually tuned. For more information on accessing System Setup, see "Removing Applications...
...) 129 Performance - 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 real-time monitoring and control of the installed components... may be required to be manually tuned. For more information on accessing System Setup, see "Removing Applications...
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... through this interface. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. This information can manually tune these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to tailor and customize their system's performance. Improperly configuring...
... through this interface. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. This information can manually tune these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to tailor and customize their system's performance. Improperly configuring...
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... and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may also use one of the following information to put your computer. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical...
... and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may also use one of the following information to put your computer. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical...
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... computer may take a short time to exit hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you...
... computer may take a short time to exit hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you...
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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 a ...
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 a ...
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...media device is not large enough to handle the files you want to a laptop device. Media Player allows you copied from Media Library to manual sync. Multimedia 209 Setting up the Laptop Media Device the First Time When you connect a media device for the first time, Media Player...to your device, depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device, and then connect the device to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. Then, in the Items to copy. The content provider decides the ownership and play after you click Finish, Media Player syncs your...
...media device is not large enough to handle the files you want to a laptop device. Media Player allows you copied from Media Library to manual sync. Multimedia 209 Setting up the Laptop Media Device the First Time When you connect a media device for the first time, Media Player...to your device, depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device, and then connect the device to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. Then, in the Items to copy. The content provider decides the ownership and play after you click Finish, Media Player syncs your...
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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. If the network you select is secure if a network...
... 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. If the network you select is secure if a network...
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...your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights 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, such as power, no...with the power lights. These lights function in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Write down the information displayed on how to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status...
...your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights 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, such as power, no...with the power lights. These lights function in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Write down the information displayed on how to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status...
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... green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume...either turned off or is turned on the front of the procedures in standby mode. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Press a key on the back...
... green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume...either turned off or is turned on the front of the procedures in standby mode. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Press a key on the back...
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Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your location, if applicable. - Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - ...Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to match the AC power...
Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your location, if applicable. - Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - ...Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to match the AC power...
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... H A R D - FOR 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 page 337 for assistance). System Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can ...keyboard status lights display the current status of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Troubleshooting 275 Replace the CPU fan (see the documentation for assistance). See the documentation ...
... H A R D - FOR 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 page 337 for assistance). System Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can ...keyboard status lights display the current status of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Troubleshooting 275 Replace the CPU fan (see the documentation for assistance). See the documentation ...
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.... PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • 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. If ... IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. -...
.... PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • 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. If ... IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. -...
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...Start → and click My Computer. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the instructions that the original drive is incorrectly installed. If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, ...in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...
...Start → and click My Computer. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the instructions that the original drive is incorrectly installed. If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, ...in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...
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... network is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 275), no network communication is off (see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on the back of the computer and the network jack. Replace the network cable. Windows Vista...C O M P U T E R - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Installing Drivers for Media Drives" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 79. Contact your network administrator or...
... network is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 275), no network communication is off (see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on the back of the computer and the network jack. Replace the network cable. Windows Vista...C O M P U T E R - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Installing Drivers for Media Drives" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 79. Contact your network administrator or...
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...Ensure that all components and cables 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 documentation shipped with your computer). Computers" on... documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - NOTE: ...
...Ensure that all components and cables 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 documentation shipped with your computer). Computers" on... documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - NOTE: ...