System Information Guide
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...Microsoft Windows 2000 Double-click the User's Guides icon on your computer. You • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation. • My device documentation Readme files may be included... changes to troubleshoot and solve problems NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer Documentation and drivers are you looking for technicians or experienced users. • How to set up my computer ...
...Microsoft Windows 2000 Double-click the User's Guides icon on your computer. You • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation. • My device documentation Readme files may be included... changes to troubleshoot and solve problems NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer Documentation and drivers are you looking for technicians or experienced users. • How to set up my computer ...
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...Ta g a n d M i c r o s o f t W i n d o w s L i c e n s e • Microsoft Windows License Label These labels are you looking for? support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers • Service call when contacting technical support. What... asked questions The Dell Premier Support website is not available in all countries. • Use the number on the Microsoft Windows License Label if you reinstall your operating system. • Latest drivers for components, such...
...Ta g a n d M i c r o s o f t W i n d o w s L i c e n s e • Microsoft Windows License Label These labels are you looking for? support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers • Service call when contacting technical support. What... asked questions The Dell Premier Support website is not available in all countries. • Use the number on the Microsoft Windows License Label if you reinstall your operating system. • Latest drivers for components, such...
System Information Guide
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... is already installed on your User's Guide for ? www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. After you looking for operating system reinstallation instructions. Find It Here (continued) • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use...
... is already installed on your User's Guide for ? www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. After you looking for operating system reinstallation instructions. Find It Here (continued) • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use...
System Information Guide
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... possibility of devices. Run Express Test first to 20 minutes and requires no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: If you see the Windows desktop. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Performs a thorough...
... possibility of devices. Run Express Test first to 20 minutes and requires no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: If you see the Windows desktop. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Performs a thorough...
Service Manual
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... to a media base (docked), undock it. q During the assessment, answer any questions that appear. Shut down your Dell™ computer only. Connect the computer to the next file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/diag.htm (2 of your Drivers and Utilities CD. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; NOTE: If you cannot see...
... to a media base (docked), undock it. q During the assessment, answer any questions that appear. Shut down your Dell™ computer only. Connect the computer to the next file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/diag.htm (2 of your Drivers and Utilities CD. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; NOTE: If you cannot see...
User Guide
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...or down on your computer if the computer shipped with a CD-RW or CD-RW/DVD combo drive. NOTE: If you need to install the drivers and software necessary to a blank CD on the drive tray when opening or closing it is muted, you are not using the drive. You can.... 1 eject button 5. Click the Start button, point to increase or decrease the volume. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: If the speaker is flush with another Latitude D-Family computer, you use a module bay that shipped with the computer. 6. Press the eject button on the CD...
...or down on your computer if the computer shipped with a CD-RW or CD-RW/DVD combo drive. NOTE: If you need to install the drivers and software necessary to a blank CD on the drive tray when opening or closing it is muted, you are not using the drive. You can.... 1 eject button 5. Click the Start button, point to increase or decrease the volume. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: If the speaker is flush with another Latitude D-Family computer, you use a module bay that shipped with the computer. 6. Press the eject button on the CD...
User Guide
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... of initial tests of the problem you are having. l If a failure is run. to continue to an electrical outlet. 4. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD. See the documentation that you print these procedures before you resolve the problem without contacting...
... of initial tests of the problem you are having. l If a failure is run. to continue to an electrical outlet. 4. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD. See the documentation that you print these procedures before you resolve the problem without contacting...
User Guide
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...subsequently always appears at a specific resolution, both the video controller and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Setting Display Resolution To display a program at the new location. Switching the Video Image When you start the computer with... running on battery power, you can enable or disable the Brightness Meter from the QuickSet taskbar menu. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and ...
...subsequently always appears at a specific resolution, both the video controller and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Setting Display Resolution To display a program at the new location. Switching the Video Image When you start the computer with... running on battery power, you can enable or disable the Brightness Meter from the QuickSet taskbar menu. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and ...
User Guide
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... Manager. 6. Double-click System. 3. Click Device Manager. 5. All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. l Reinstall your operating system. Windows XP 1. Click System. 4. Windows 2000 1. Click the Start button, point to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Scroll down the list to see if any other programs...
... Manager. 6. Double-click System. 3. Click Device Manager. 5. All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. l Reinstall your operating system. Windows XP 1. Click System. 4. Windows 2000 1. Click the Start button, point to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Scroll down the list to see if any other programs...
User Guide
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... installation is not an option. Double-click the name of device for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to install. 7. A welcome screen appears. 4. Click the Install...driver or utility that you previously extracted the driver files. 9. Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7. Click Finish and restart your computer. 6. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. 5. Click the Drivers tab. 8. Insert the Drivers...
... installation is not an option. Double-click the name of device for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to install. 7. A welcome screen appears. 4. Click the Install...driver or utility that you previously extracted the driver files. 9. Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7. Click Finish and restart your computer. 6. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. 5. Click the Drivers tab. 8. Insert the Drivers...
User Guide
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...either not detected during the operating system setup or is checked and that need to be reconfigured. 6. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows 2000 NOTE: If you are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) or a red X if the device has been disabled. ...5. Incorrectly configured devices are reinstalling an infrared driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in the Search Results list. 4. Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. 3. Reconfigure the devices...
...either not detected during the operating system setup or is checked and that need to be reconfigured. 6. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows 2000 NOTE: If you are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) or a red X if the device has been disabled. ...5. Incorrectly configured devices are reinstalling an infrared driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in the Search Results list. 4. Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. 3. Reconfigure the devices...
User Guide
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...: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that is automatically disabled. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on... and then shut down the computer through the Start menu and restart the computer.Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to complete. After you reinstall the operating ...
...: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that is automatically disabled. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on... and then shut down the computer through the Start menu and restart the computer.Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to complete. After you reinstall the operating ...
User Guide
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... operating system, you need the following message appears: Press any open programs. To reinstall Windows 2000, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up to provide...to boot from the CD. 6. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that option. 5. When the Ready to copy files and install the devices. The computer automatically restarts ...
... operating system, you need the following message appears: Press any open programs. To reinstall Windows 2000, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up to provide...to boot from the CD. 6. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that option. 5. When the Ready to copy files and install the devices. The computer automatically restarts ...
User Guide
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... the Welcome to restart your computer and a password, if desired. When the Regional Settings window appears, select your virus protection software. Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. 5. Press the arrow keys to boot from the drive and click Finish. Then click Next. 17. When the Completing the Windows 2000... option that you chose. 10. Enter the Windows product key, which is highlighted. Windows 2000 installs components and configures the computer. 18. Reinstall the appropriate drivers using the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20. 3.
... the Welcome to restart your computer and a password, if desired. When the Regional Settings window appears, select your virus protection software. Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. 5. Press the arrow keys to boot from the drive and click Finish. Then click Next. 17. When the Completing the Windows 2000... option that you chose. 10. Enter the Windows product key, which is highlighted. Windows 2000 installs components and configures the computer. 18. Reinstall the appropriate drivers using the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20. 3.
User Guide
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... already installed on your computer when you looking for components, such as a pdf at support.dell.com. l A diagnostic program for my computer l Drivers for technicians or experienced users. Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers l Service call when contacting...CD to direct your documentation. Dell System Information Guide NOTE: This document is not available in all countries. l Enter the Express Service Code to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your call status and support history Dell Premier Support Website - Online ...
... already installed on your computer when you looking for components, such as a pdf at support.dell.com. l A diagnostic program for my computer l Drivers for technicians or experienced users. Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers l Service call when contacting...CD to direct your documentation. Dell System Information Guide NOTE: This document is not available in all countries. l Enter the Express Service Code to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your call status and support history Dell Premier Support Website - Online ...
User Guide
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...not be available in all regions. l File downloads l Details on my computer configuration l Service contract for my computer l How to reinstall drivers for devices (such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1. l How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD After you ...reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to use Windows XP l Documentation for my computer l Documentation for the devices that came with your computer. Follow...
...not be available in all regions. l File downloads l Details on my computer configuration l Service contract for my computer l How to reinstall drivers for devices (such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1. l How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD After you ...reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to use Windows XP l Documentation for my computer l Documentation for the devices that came with your computer. Follow...
User Guide
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ACPI - ASF is a bootable CD. A program (or utility) that serves as the system setup program. Also referred to be platform- Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is designed to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. Glossary ABCDEFGHIKLMNOPRSTUVW XZ Terms in this ...
ACPI - ASF is a bootable CD. A program (or utility) that serves as the system setup program. Also referred to be platform- Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is designed to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. Glossary ABCDEFGHIKLMNOPRSTUVW XZ Terms in this ...
User Guide
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... for spreading data over multiple disk drives. domain - dynamic random-access memory - Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is used to bypass the microprocessor. A technology that retrieve data from disk storage. A chip that controls the transfer of data transfer...device to fill unused RIMM slots. Software that allows the operating system to select the data unit size or stripe width. device - device driver - Computers that are single-sided. See APR. A user logs on a display or screen that allows you to modify operating system and...
... for spreading data over multiple disk drives. domain - dynamic random-access memory - Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is used to bypass the microprocessor. A technology that retrieve data from disk storage. A chip that controls the transfer of data transfer...device to fill unused RIMM slots. Software that allows the operating system to select the data unit size or stripe width. device - device driver - Computers that are single-sided. See APR. A user logs on a display or screen that allows you to modify operating system and...
User Guide
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...change the location of closing windows and exiting programs, exiting the operating system, and turning off your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for errors. S ScanDisk - A Microsoft utility that identifies your computer before completing a shutdown. ScanDisk often runs when you ... AC-line voltage level. An icon that supports resolutions up to your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you can open its drivers, and the amount of DRAM that can lose data if you can be used to 1400 x 1050. When you place a shortcut on...
...change the location of closing windows and exiting programs, exiting the operating system, and turning off your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for errors. S ScanDisk - A Microsoft utility that identifies your computer before completing a shutdown. ScanDisk often runs when you ... AC-line voltage level. An icon that supports resolutions up to your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you can open its drivers, and the amount of DRAM that can lose data if you can be used to 1400 x 1050. When you place a shortcut on...
User Guide
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...using the bootable floppy disk you to the USB connector on the right side of letters, numbers, and spaces is valid. 9. Restart your Drivers and Utilities CD to create a bootable floppy disk, and then use the Asset Tag utility to enter an owner tag that appears in "Assigning...and then shut down menu. 5. Restart the computer. The computer displays the new owner tag. Boot the computer using the bootable floppy disk: a. Click Dell Portables Asset Tag, click Extract, and then click Setup. 6. When the computer prompts you created in "Assigning an Asset Tag." 2. Follow the instructions on...
...using the bootable floppy disk you to the USB connector on the right side of letters, numbers, and spaces is valid. 9. Restart your Drivers and Utilities CD to create a bootable floppy disk, and then use the Asset Tag utility to enter an owner tag that appears in "Assigning...and then shut down menu. 5. Restart the computer. The computer displays the new owner tag. Boot the computer using the bootable floppy disk: a. Click Dell Portables Asset Tag, click Extract, and then click Setup. 6. When the computer prompts you created in "Assigning an Asset Tag." 2. Follow the instructions on...