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BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY. SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE - When to test displays in system setup and is active. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 18. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly... section, follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 17 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for the keyword spyware. It is recommended that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program....
BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY. SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE - When to test displays in system setup and is active. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 18. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly... section, follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 17 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for the keyword spyware. It is recommended that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program....
Quick Reference Guide
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... your computer and try again. Quick Reference Guide 19 NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . To stop the assessment and restart the computer... Guide). Then shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to wait until you receive the ...
... your computer and try again. Quick Reference Guide 19 NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . To stop the assessment and restart the computer... Guide). Then shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to wait until you receive the ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... to return to your hardware configuration for the selected device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the Dell Diagnostics from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of all... the components installed on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities media, remove...
... to return to your hardware configuration for the selected device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the Dell Diagnostics from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of all... the components installed on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities media, remove...
User's Guide
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...Software 93 Computer Tracking Software 93 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 93 Cleaning Your Computer 95 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 95 Touch Pad 96 Mouse 96 Floppy Drive 97 CDs and DVDs 97 11 Troubleshooting 99 Diagnostic Lights 99 Diagnostic Light ... POST 99 Dell™ Technical Update Service 101 Dell Diagnostics 101 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 103 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 104 Dell Support Utility 105 Accessing the Dell Support Utility ...
...Software 93 Computer Tracking Software 93 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 93 Cleaning Your Computer 95 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 95 Touch Pad 96 Mouse 96 Floppy Drive 97 CDs and DVDs 97 11 Troubleshooting 99 Diagnostic Lights 99 Diagnostic Light ... POST 99 Dell™ Technical Update Service 101 Dell Diagnostics 101 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 103 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 104 Dell Support Utility 105 Accessing the Dell Support Utility ...
User's Guide
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...No sound from headphones 126 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 126 Video and Display Problems 127 If the display is blank 128 If the display is difficult to read 128 If only part of the display is readable 129 12 Intel® Active Management Technology 131 13 System ...Setup Program 135 Overview 135 Viewing the System Setup Screens 136 System Setup Screens 136 Commonly Used Options 136 Changing the Boot Sequence 136 Changing Printer Modes 138 Changing COM Ports 138 14 Reinstalling Software 139 Drivers...
...No sound from headphones 126 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 126 Video and Display Problems 127 If the display is blank 128 If the display is difficult to read 128 If only part of the display is readable 129 12 Intel® Active Management Technology 131 13 System ...Setup Program 135 Overview 135 Viewing the System Setup Screens 136 System Setup Screens 136 Commonly Used Options 136 Changing the Boot Sequence 136 Changing Printer Modes 138 Changing COM Ports 138 14 Reinstalling Software 139 Drivers...
User's Guide
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... external monitor or projector) attached and turned on either the computer display or the external device. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate To display a program at one time. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for Color quality...
... external monitor or projector) attached and turned on either the computer display or the external device. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate To display a program at one time. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for Color quality...
User's Guide
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... your docking device for technical assistance. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . 102 Troubleshooting When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the...
... your docking device for technical assistance. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . 102 Troubleshooting When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the...
User's Guide
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... . • If failures are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system... a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. To stop the assessment and restart...
... . • If failures are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system... a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. To stop the assessment and restart...
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... memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in your computer and available from the Dell Support icon on the taskbar or from the Start button. Displays your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities media, remove the media. 5 ...When the tests are running the test. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is installed on your ...
... memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in your computer and available from the Dell Support icon on the taskbar or from the Start button. Displays your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities media, remove the media. 5 ...When the tests are running the test. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is installed on your ...
User's Guide
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...these checks. Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 101). To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures ...Shut down the computer. C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 140. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings.
...these checks. Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 101). To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures ...Shut down the computer. C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 140. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings.
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... and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you to install setup files.... Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see...
... and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you to install setup files.... Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see...
User's Guide
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...fill unused RIMM slots. CMOS - A Windows utility that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to as display settings. DDR2 SDRAM - controller - cursor - A technique for spreading data over 400 MHz. Also referred to over multiple disk drives. ...DIMM - Disk striping Glossary 205 The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. double-data-rate SDRAM - See driver. A type of Authenticity - COA - double-data-rate 2 SDRAM - A type of ...
...fill unused RIMM slots. CMOS - A Windows utility that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to as display settings. DDR2 SDRAM - controller - cursor - A technique for spreading data over 400 MHz. Also referred to over multiple disk drives. ...DIMM - Disk striping Glossary 205 The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. double-data-rate SDRAM - See driver. A type of Authenticity - COA - double-data-rate 2 SDRAM - A type of ...
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... - E ECC - error checking and correction - DMTF - DSL - A technology in and out of data transfer between a computer and a digital video display. A recordable version of a DVD. DVD rewritable - drive that provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. A standard for ...size or stripe width. direct memory access - Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is different from disk storage. domain - A display setting that includes special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data as an extension of hardware and ...
... - E ECC - error checking and correction - DMTF - DSL - A technology in and out of data transfer between a computer and a digital video display. A recordable version of a DVD. DVD rewritable - drive that provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. A standard for ...size or stripe width. direct memory access - Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is different from disk storage. domain - A display setting that includes special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data as an extension of hardware and ...
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... system setup - standby mode - SXGA - super-extended graphics array plus - A video standard for video cards and controllers that a program displays depends on the computer, do not protect against lightning strikes or against brownouts, which could degrade the quality of video memory installed in the ...computer. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the file. for video cards and controllers. S/PDIF - A power management mode that supports resolutions up ...
... system setup - standby mode - SXGA - super-extended graphics array plus - A video standard for video cards and controllers that a program displays depends on the computer, do not protect against lightning strikes or against brownouts, which could degrade the quality of video memory installed in the ...computer. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the file. for video cards and controllers. S/PDIF - A power management mode that supports resolutions up ...