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... Guide 23 Then shut down the mute button and press the computer's power button to the Dell Diagnostics. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" in system setup. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4 Select the CD... for one time only. NOTE: If you see anything on the computer. to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to retest the component that no ...
... Guide 23 Then shut down the mute button and press the computer's power button to the Dell Diagnostics. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" in system setup. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4 Select the CD... for one time only. NOTE: If you see anything on the computer. to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to retest the component that no ...
Service Manual
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...: If you use a BIOS update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to boot from the drive and restart the computer. Press , select Save changes and reboot, and press to ...update program floppy or CD, and turn on the screen. Press during POST to save configuration changes. 6. Press and to boot and updates the new BIOS. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that appear on the computer. The computer...the flash update is installed properly. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual 1.
...: If you use a BIOS update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to boot from the drive and restart the computer. Press , select Save changes and reboot, and press to ...update program floppy or CD, and turn on the screen. Press during POST to save configuration changes. 6. Press and to boot and updates the new BIOS. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that appear on the computer. The computer...the flash update is installed properly. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual 1.
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... module: a. b. If you begin any of the connector. NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to Work Inside the Computer." 2. As the computer boots, it . 1. No error message indicates this section, follow the safety instructions in the center of your computer's electronic components. You can do not feel...finger under the indentation and lift the cover open. NOTICE: If the memory module cover is not installed properly, the computer does not boot. Modem CAUTION: Before you do so by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. Align the notch in the module with the...
... module: a. b. If you begin any of the connector. NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to Work Inside the Computer." 2. As the computer boots, it . 1. No error message indicates this section, follow the safety instructions in the center of your computer's electronic components. You can do not feel...finger under the indentation and lift the cover open. NOTICE: If the memory module cover is not installed properly, the computer does not boot. Modem CAUTION: Before you do so by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. Align the notch in the module with the...
User Guide
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...and the PCI slot has been compromised. For more information about Dell's ASF implementation, see ASF for Dell Portable Computers and the ASF Administrator's Guide for Dell Portable Computers, which are available on potential security and fault ...Boot to verify system presence. The system password is designed to supersede previous operating system-absent alerting technologies. Back to Contents Page The standard is designed to generate an alert on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Back to Contents Page Alert Standard Format (ASF) Dell™ Latitude™ D610...
...and the PCI slot has been compromised. For more information about Dell's ASF implementation, see ASF for Dell Portable Computers and the ASF Administrator's Guide for Dell Portable Computers, which are available on potential security and fault ...Boot to verify system presence. The system password is designed to supersede previous operating system-absent alerting technologies. Back to Contents Page The standard is designed to generate an alert on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Back to Contents Page Alert Standard Format (ASF) Dell™ Latitude™ D610...
User Guide
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... utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for instructions. 3. l If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the computer. 2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. Back to Contents Page Using the Dell Diagnostics Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . Shut down...
... utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for instructions. 3. l If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the computer. 2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. Back to Contents Page Using the Dell Diagnostics Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . Shut down...
User Guide
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...the test settings. 4. Select the CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive option from the numbered list. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the CD boot menu. 5. If you to the Main Menu screen. When the tests are running the test. Configuration Displays your Service...Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. If you to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1. Tab Function Results Displays the results of devices. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. ...
...the test settings. 4. Select the CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive option from the numbered list. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the CD boot menu. 5. If you to the Main Menu screen. When the tests are running the test. Configuration Displays your Service...Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. If you to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1. Tab Function Results Displays the results of devices. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. ...
User Guide
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...configurations, the primary hard drive is enabled: 1. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you are listed. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to the operating ... 4. To see if System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. Booting From the Optional Operating System CD Click the System Restore tab. 5. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use ...
...configurations, the primary hard drive is enabled: 1. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you are listed. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to the operating ... 4. To see if System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. Booting From the Optional Operating System CD Click the System Restore tab. 5. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use ...
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... automatically restarts. screen appears, you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5. Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you can enter up Windows now. 2. message appears, click Skip....and click Next. 16. If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you want to boot from CD message appears, press any open programs. 2. If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information and click...
... automatically restarts. screen appears, you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5. Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you can enter up Windows now. 2. message appears, click Skip....and click Next. 16. If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you want to boot from CD message appears, press any open programs. 2. If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information and click...
User Guide
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.... Celsius - cache - An international customs document that you to conveniently use to start your computer. antivirus software - B backup - boot sequence - bootable disk - bus speed - A temperature measurement system where 0° is the freezing point and 100° is damaged... serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. L1 cache - Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Terms in this program. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to a management console. advanced...
.... Celsius - cache - An international customs document that you to conveniently use to start your computer. antivirus software - B backup - boot sequence - bootable disk - bus speed - A temperature measurement system where 0° is the freezing point and 100° is damaged... serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. L1 cache - Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Terms in this program. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to a management console. advanced...
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...delete. smart card - Anything that have an operating system to install and configure hardware and software. surge protectors - PS/2 - pre-boot execution environment - R RAID - Any information stored in rpm. Typically, readme files provide installation information and describe new product enhancements or ...against lightning strikes or against brownouts, which could degrade the quality of the platform base that can lose data if you call Dell for smart cards. standby mode - A video standard for errors. A method of closing windows and exiting programs, exiting the...
...delete. smart card - Anything that have an operating system to install and configure hardware and software. surge protectors - PS/2 - pre-boot execution environment - R RAID - Any information stored in rpm. Typically, readme files provide installation information and describe new product enhancements or ...against lightning strikes or against brownouts, which could degrade the quality of the platform base that can lose data if you call Dell for smart cards. standby mode - A video standard for errors. A method of closing windows and exiting programs, exiting the...
User Guide
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...the computer hardware and the operating system. When an infected program starts, its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the boot sectors of a floppy. W W - The measurement of electric potential or electromotive force. One W is stored in the computer. A... graphics array - system setup - telephony application programming interface - UPS - V video controller - video mode - If the computer is infected, the boot virus may also provide voltage regulation. WHr - SXGA+ - A UPS keeps a computer running for this program. A mode that computer until the virus...
...the computer hardware and the operating system. When an infected program starts, its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the boot sectors of a floppy. W W - The measurement of electric potential or electromotive force. One W is stored in the computer. A... graphics array - system setup - telephony application programming interface - UPS - V video controller - video mode - If the computer is infected, the boot virus may also provide voltage regulation. WHr - SXGA+ - A UPS keeps a computer running for this program. A mode that computer until the virus...
User Guide
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...prompt. Assigning an Asset Tag Use a bootable floppy disk to its previous operating state. To create a bootable floppy disk, download the Dell Portables Asset Tag utility from the primary password, the computer prompts you turn on the computer: Please type in certain countries. NOTICE:... screen and with no more than eight characters). If the Boot First Device option is protected by a hard drive password. The Dell Portables Asset Tag utility may not be available as or different from unauthorized access. Boot the computer, using the bootable floppy disk: a. To set...
...prompt. Assigning an Asset Tag Use a bootable floppy disk to its previous operating state. To create a bootable floppy disk, download the Dell Portables Asset Tag utility from the primary password, the computer prompts you turn on the computer: Please type in certain countries. NOTICE:... screen and with no more than eight characters). If the Boot First Device option is protected by a hard drive password. The Dell Portables Asset Tag utility may not be available as or different from unauthorized access. Boot the computer, using the bootable floppy disk: a. To set...
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If the operating system logo appears, wait until you created in "Using the Dell™ Portables Asset Tag Utility." 2. Type asset and press . Type asset /d and press . 3. Boot the computer using the bootable floppy disk you to select Diskette Drive and press . 2. For example, type the ... have up to 10 characters; When the computer prompts you created in "Using the Dell™ Portables Asset Tag Utility." 2. Boot the computer using the bootable floppy disk you created in "Using the Dell™ Portables Asset Tag Utility." 2. Press the arrow keys to verify the owner ...
If the operating system logo appears, wait until you created in "Using the Dell™ Portables Asset Tag Utility." 2. Type asset and press . Type asset /d and press . 3. Boot the computer using the bootable floppy disk you to select Diskette Drive and press . 2. For example, type the ... have up to 10 characters; When the computer prompts you created in "Using the Dell™ Portables Asset Tag Utility." 2. Boot the computer using the bootable floppy disk you created in "Using the Dell™ Portables Asset Tag Utility." 2. Press the arrow keys to verify the owner ...
User Guide
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... Start® Programs® Broadcom Security Platforms Tools. Physically activate the TPM: a. Open the Security menu in the C:\Dell\TPM directory. Enabling the TPM Feature 1. e. Boot your computer once the process is a hardware-based security feature that came with step 5. 4. c. NOTICE: If you ...created in the documentation that can also download it from support.dell.com. 3. Follow the instructions to enter the...
... Start® Programs® Broadcom Security Platforms Tools. Physically activate the TPM: a. Open the Security menu in the C:\Dell\TPM directory. Enabling the TPM Feature 1. e. Boot your computer once the process is a hardware-based security feature that came with step 5. 4. c. NOTICE: If you ...created in the documentation that can also download it from support.dell.com. 3. Follow the instructions to enter the...
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Then, click the icon for creating the TPM owner, user passwords, and credentials. Back to the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. b. Follow the instructions for the Security Platform Initialization Wizard. c. Initialize the TPM owner and user passwords: a. 7. Click Start® Programs® Broadcom Security Platforms Tools. Boot your computer to Contents Page
Then, click the icon for creating the TPM owner, user passwords, and credentials. Back to the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. b. Follow the instructions for the Security Platform Initialization Wizard. c. Initialize the TPM owner and user passwords: a. 7. Click Start® Programs® Broadcom Security Platforms Tools. Boot your computer to Contents Page
User Guide
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... module connector until it . Ground yourself and install the new memory module: NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. b. If you are replacing a memory module, ground yourself and remove the existing module: a. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab...
... module connector until it . Ground yourself and install the new memory module: NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. b. If you are replacing a memory module, ground yourself and remove the existing module: a. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab...
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Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle to close may not boot properly. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may damage your computer, the ... damaging the connector. 4. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector labeled "DIMMB." Replace the cover. As the computer boots, it clicks into place. b. No error message indicates this section, follow the safety instructions in the computer: 1. NOTICE: If the cover is already installed. Turn...
Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle to close may not boot properly. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may damage your computer, the ... damaging the connector. 4. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector labeled "DIMMB." Replace the cover. As the computer boots, it clicks into place. b. No error message indicates this section, follow the safety instructions in the computer: 1. NOTICE: If the cover is already installed. Turn...
User Guide
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...incorrectly. Certain changes might make your computer and try again. You can use system setup as follows: l To set or change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see the Windows desktop. The bottom pane describes how to control system setup with your system ... computer for your operating system, see the Windows Help and Support Center. Back to Contents Page Using the System Setup Program Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Overview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screen Commonly Used Options Overview NOTE: Your operating system may automatically ...
...incorrectly. Certain changes might make your computer and try again. You can use system setup as follows: l To set or change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see the Windows desktop. The bottom pane describes how to control system setup with your system ... computer for your operating system, see the Windows Help and Support Center. Back to Contents Page Using the System Setup Program Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Overview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screen Commonly Used Options Overview NOTE: Your operating system may automatically ...
User Guide
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...port's LPT address, which frees computer resources for the operating system start-up or down your hard drive.) 1. Setting Parallel Mode to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. Then shut down . Under Onboard Devices, select Fast IR. 2. After you ...with the device. Changing COM Ports Serial Port allows you can also use . Turn on your computer and try again. 5. When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which frees computer resources for instructions. 3. When the computer finds the files, it . If...
...port's LPT address, which frees computer resources for the operating system start-up or down your hard drive.) 1. Setting Parallel Mode to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. Then shut down . Under Onboard Devices, select Fast IR. 2. After you ...with the device. Changing COM Ports Serial Port allows you can also use . Turn on your computer and try again. 5. When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which frees computer resources for instructions. 3. When the computer finds the files, it . If...
User Guide
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..., replace them . Run the hard drive tests as described in "Using the Dell Diagnostics." The computer cannot identify the drive type. Then shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests as you complete...memory modules may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. Auxiliary device failure - One or more information, go to support.dell.com and search for spyware - Drive not ready - Error reading PCMCIA card - Hard-disk drive configuration error - Shut down the computer...
..., replace them . Run the hard drive tests as described in "Using the Dell Diagnostics." The computer cannot identify the drive type. Then shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests as you complete...memory modules may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. Auxiliary device failure - One or more information, go to support.dell.com and search for spyware - Drive not ready - Error reading PCMCIA card - Hard-disk drive configuration error - Shut down the computer...