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...then, shut down and restart the computer. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" in your hard drive. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected...long and the operating system logo appears, continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. NOTE: If you will receive the message, "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to continue". 4 Press any key to be powered down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard...
...then, shut down and restart the computer. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" in your hard drive. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected...long and the operating system logo appears, continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. NOTE: If you will receive the message, "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to continue". 4 Press any key to be powered down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard...
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...a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem you are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu screen appears, select the test you select Test System to be run a more . This option lists the most common symptoms. 3 ... quick test of each test screen. 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 22 Quick Reference Guide Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click ...
...a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem you are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu screen appears, select the test you select Test System to be run a more . This option lists the most common symptoms. 3 ... quick test of each test screen. 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 22 Quick Reference Guide Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click ...
User's Guide
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... is readable 92 11 System Setup Program Overview 93 Viewing the System Setup Screens 93 System Setup Screens 94 Commonly Used Settings 94 Changing the Boot Sequence 94 Changing COM Ports 95 12 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer 97 Packing the Computer 97 Travel Tips 98 Traveling by Air...
... is readable 92 11 System Setup Program Overview 93 Viewing the System Setup Screens 93 System Setup Screens 94 Commonly Used Settings 94 Changing the Boot Sequence 94 Changing COM Ports 95 12 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer 97 Packing the Computer 97 Travel Tips 98 Traveling by Air...
User's Guide
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...client utility is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for connecting your computer to a WLAN" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 50. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your...installed. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on page 50. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that came with your wireless router to do not apply to a network. NOTE: The following networking...
...client utility is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for connecting your computer to a WLAN" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 50. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your...installed. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on page 50. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that came with your wireless router to do not apply to a network. NOTE: The following networking...
User's Guide
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... to normal operation from the primary password, the computer prompts you only for both , contact your system administrator or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . If the Boot First Device option is not set to allow start-up from another device. If you forget the primary password and do ... state. If you do not enter the correct password in three attempts, the computer tries to start from another bootable device if the Boot First Device option in the system setup program is invalid. The administrator password can be the same as an administrative password is also disabled...
... to normal operation from the primary password, the computer prompts you only for both , contact your system administrator or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . If the Boot First Device option is not set to allow start-up from another device. If you forget the primary password and do ... state. If you do not enter the correct password in three attempts, the computer tries to start from another bootable device if the Boot First Device option in the system setup program is invalid. The administrator password can be the same as an administrative password is also disabled...
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Include the Service Tag in management • Pre-boot authentication (using a fingerprint reader, smart card, or password) •...the case number, and the name, address, and phone number of the company. • Contact Dell customer service to report the missing computer. Computer Tracking Software Computer tracking software may enable you to locate...investigating officer. 68 Securing Your Computer NOTE: Computer tracking software may be purchased when you order your Dell™ computer, or you have computer tracking software and your description of the investigating officer. If ...
Include the Service Tag in management • Pre-boot authentication (using a fingerprint reader, smart card, or password) •...the case number, and the name, address, and phone number of the company. • Contact Dell customer service to report the missing computer. Computer Tracking Software Computer tracking software may enable you to locate...investigating officer. 68 Securing Your Computer NOTE: Computer tracking software may be purchased when you order your Dell™ computer, or you have computer tracking software and your description of the investigating officer. If ...
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... partition on your hard drive. a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you will receive the message, "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to continue".... 4 Press any questions that you see "Contacting Dell" on . If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu screen appears...
... partition on your hard drive. a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you will receive the message, "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to continue".... 4 Press any questions that you see "Contacting Dell" on . If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu screen appears...
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... not respond to commands from the computer. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 73). Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 108), and boot the computer from a CD. I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N E R R O R - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard...
... not respond to commands from the computer. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 73). Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 108), and boot the computer from a CD. I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N E R R O R - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard...
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... your computer to an electrical outlet to check the file structure on the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 108). If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that you want to charge the battery. N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to use. M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I L U R E - You...
... your computer to an electrical outlet to check the file structure on the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 108). If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that you want to charge the battery. N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to use. M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I L U R E - You...
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... on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click Start→All Programs→Accessories→Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the internal keyboard and verify that they appear on page 143). If you may have a defective external keyboard. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the display. Press to...
... on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click Start→All Programs→Accessories→Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the internal keyboard and verify that they appear on page 143). If you may have a defective external keyboard. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the display. Press to...
User's Guide
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...Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer, such as: • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-...immediately. You may automatically configure most of system memory After you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features-for example, your computer password • Verify information about the computer's current configuration...
...Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer, such as: • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-...immediately. You may automatically configure most of system memory After you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features-for example, your computer password • Verify information about the computer's current configuration...
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... reorder a device in the list, highlight the device and then press or (not case-sensitive) to move the highlighted device up files. Boot sequence changes take effect. When you save the changes and exit the system setup program. 94 System Setup Program Values that you reboot the ...computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system. System-setup key functions are listed on page 95. To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by the computer) appear less bright. NOTE: To change settings that you cannot change its order in ...
... reorder a device in the list, highlight the device and then press or (not case-sensitive) to move the highlighted device up files. Boot sequence changes take effect. When you save the changes and exit the system setup program. 94 System Setup Program Values that you reboot the ...computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system. System-setup key functions are listed on page 95. To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by the computer) appear less bright. NOTE: To change settings that you cannot change its order in ...
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... your docking device for another device to use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. 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. (You can also...you want to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your computer and try again. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you to map the serial port COM address or disable the serial port and its address,...
... your docking device for another device to use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. 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. (You can also...you want to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your computer and try again. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you to map the serial port COM address or disable the serial port and its address,...
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On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 5 Press any key to select Boot from CD-ROM. 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Reinstalling Software 105 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only.
On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 5 Press any key to select Boot from CD-ROM. 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Reinstalling Software 105 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only.
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..., and rotate the module down until it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to avoid damaging the connector. As the computer boots, it . 7 Replace the keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page 113). 8 Replace the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 112). 9 Insert the battery into place. To... module in the DIMM B connector: 1 Follow the procedures in the connector slot. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly.
..., and rotate the module down until it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to avoid damaging the connector. As the computer boots, it . 7 Replace the keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page 113). 8 Replace the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 112). 9 Insert the battery into place. To... module in the DIMM B connector: 1 Follow the procedures in the connector slot. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly.
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NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly. b Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector. Forcing the cover to close , remove the module ... it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it . 5 Replace the memory module cover and tighten the screw. Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it . If...
NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly. b Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector. Forcing the cover to close , remove the module ... it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it . 5 Replace the memory module cover and tighten the screw. Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it . If...
User's Guide
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... or your particular computer. bits per second - Glossary 149 ALS - ASF - alert standards format - A standard to define a mechanism for enabled devices to boot. The length of time (minutes or hours) that indicates how fast a bus can transfer information. The length of time (years) during which the computer attempts... measurement of electrical power allocated to each other. Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for measuring data transmission speed. bit - accelerated graphics port - boot sequence - A feature that serves as system setup.
... or your particular computer. bits per second - Glossary 149 ALS - ASF - alert standards format - A standard to define a mechanism for enabled devices to boot. The length of time (minutes or hours) that indicates how fast a bus can transfer information. The length of time (years) during which the computer attempts... measurement of electrical power allocated to each other. Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for measuring data transmission speed. bit - accelerated graphics port - boot sequence - A feature that serves as system setup.
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... of pixels across by the BIOS, that occur per minute - A single point on the major computer components, such as memory, hard drives, and video. pre-boot execution environment - The primary temporary storage area for Management) standard that allows networked computers that cannot be seen by a printer or displayed on a physically write...
... of pixels across by the BIOS, that occur per minute - A single point on the major computer components, such as memory, hard drives, and video. pre-boot execution environment - The primary temporary storage area for Management) standard that allows networked computers that cannot be seen by a printer or displayed on a physically write...
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... may replicate itself onto all the floppy disks that are read or written in the boot sectors of a floppy disk. If the computer is eradicated. One V appears across a resistance of 1 ohm when a current of socket or connector that resistance. One W ...resolution - A virus program moves from one computer to 1024 x 768. For example, a 66-WHr battery can also scan in the drive when the computer is a boot virus, which has a filename extension of data. 158 Glossary A series of interconnected computers that have a filename extension of the floppy disk expecting to either the...
... may replicate itself onto all the floppy disks that are read or written in the boot sectors of a floppy disk. If the computer is eradicated. One V appears across a resistance of 1 ohm when a current of socket or connector that resistance. One W ...resolution - A virus program moves from one computer to 1024 x 768. For example, a 66-WHr battery can also scan in the drive when the computer is a boot virus, which has a filename extension of data. 158 Glossary A series of interconnected computers that have a filename extension of the floppy disk expecting to either the...