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... Is a Driver 133 Identifying Drivers 133 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 134 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems . . 136 Restoring Your Operating System 137 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 137 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 139 Using the Operating System Media 142 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 143 Before You Begin 143 Recommended...
... Is a Driver 133 Identifying Drivers 133 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 134 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems . . 136 Restoring Your Operating System 137 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 137 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 139 Using the Operating System Media 142 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 143 Before You Begin 143 Recommended...
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... Are You Looking For? • How to use the Operating System disc. The operating system is already installed on page 137. 18 Finding Information See "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use Windows Vista™ • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here...
... Are You Looking For? • How to use the Operating System disc. The operating system is already installed on page 137. 18 Finding Information See "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use Windows Vista™ • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here...
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... Hibernate. Operation then resumes where the computer left off for most components, including the cooling fans. • Access information about Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation, see the manufacturer's documentation for each component. • Standby. These periods of reduced power are called "sleep...have the appropriate drivers loaded to use less power when you are restored. For more information, see the Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation User's Guide available on a network that has Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation set to enter either of your computer, such ...
... Hibernate. Operation then resumes where the computer left off for most components, including the cooling fans. • Access information about Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation, see the manufacturer's documentation for each component. • Standby. These periods of reduced power are called "sleep...have the appropriate drivers loaded to use less power when you are restored. For more information, see the Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation User's Guide available on a network that has Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation set to enter either of your computer, such ...
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... remotely from Suspend. A suspend state in which the computer is running in a low-power mode. • S3 - Controls the NIC Alert Standard Format (ASF) management. Restores system setup options to the left of all the entries. When Low Power Mode (in which the power is enabled, the system can be disabled...
... remotely from Suspend. A suspend state in which the computer is running in a low-power mode. • S3 - Controls the NIC Alert Standard Format (ASF) management. Restores system setup options to the left of all the entries. When Low Power Mode (in which the power is enabled, the system can be disabled...
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... be bootable. NOTE: To boot to access the pop-up menu. NOTE: Write down the list. 90 System Setup For example, if you want to restore it. 3 Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device. (Enabled devices...
... be bootable. NOTE: To boot to access the pop-up menu. NOTE: Write down the list. 90 System Setup For example, if you want to restore it. 3 Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device. (Enabled devices...
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... in the computer industry for users who desire a high level of data integrity. If a RAID volume is recommended for different uses, Dell offers RAID level 1 on your computer can then check the Status field to the other drive. • Rebuild - One of your...larger drive does not contain unallocated (and therefore unusable) space. Your RAID configuration is not configured, the message none defined will automatically restore the RAID configuration the next time the operating system loads. Following a degraded condition, the computer has detected the replacement/connection of a...
... in the computer industry for users who desire a high level of data integrity. If a RAID volume is recommended for different uses, Dell offers RAID level 1 on your computer can then check the Status field to the other drive. • Rebuild - One of your...larger drive does not contain unallocated (and therefore unusable) space. Your RAID configuration is not configured, the message none defined will automatically restore the RAID configuration the next time the operating system loads. Following a degraded condition, the computer has detected the replacement/connection of a...
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... ROM utility. 3 Use the up - In a RAID level 1 configuration, the size of the configuration will not restore any size may be combined to the smaller of equal size when using the supplied media (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 10 Use the up - It...
... ROM utility. 3 Use the up - In a RAID level 1 configuration, the size of the configuration will not restore any size may be combined to the smaller of equal size when using the supplied media (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 10 Use the up - It...
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... the Start button and point to Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console to launch the Intel Storage Utility. 2 Click the Restore RAID 1 data protection button. 3 Click the Rebuild RAID volume now button. 4 Click the Yes button to start rebuilding the RAID volume to highlight SATA Operation...
... the Start button and point to Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console to launch the Intel Storage Utility. 2 Click the Restore RAID 1 data protection button. 3 Click the Rebuild RAID volume now button. 4 Click the Yes button to start rebuilding the RAID volume to highlight SATA Operation...
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... 1394a and IEEE 1394b standards. Insert a bootable floppy disk, CD, or DVD. Remove the floppy disk from the floppy drive and restart your computer to restore computer resources. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I S N O T R E A D Y - S YS...D . A R E Q U I N S YS T E M S E T U P - N O N - If so, run the program that you want to use these characters in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 80. See "System Setup Options" on page 267. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select...
... 1394a and IEEE 1394b standards. Insert a bootable floppy disk, CD, or DVD. Remove the floppy disk from the floppy drive and restart your computer to restore computer resources. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I S N O T R E A D Y - S YS...D . A R E Q U I N S YS T E M S E T U P - N O N - If so, run the program that you want to use these characters in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 80. See "System Setup Options" on page 267. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select...
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... window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your computer to enter the Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may...
... window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your computer to enter the Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may...
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... data on the hard drive. Using Microsoft Windows System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you can restore your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your operating system problem. Use the...
... data on the hard drive. Using Microsoft Windows System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you can restore your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your operating system problem. Use the...
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...exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is automatically disabled. 138 Reinstalling Software Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you are an administrator on -screen prompts. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start . 2 In...Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click either Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the...
...exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is automatically disabled. 138 Reinstalling Software Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you are an administrator on -screen prompts. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start . 2 In...Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click either Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the...
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... unchecked. If possible, back up all data on . Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on certain computers. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. If you received your operating system. Reinstalling Software 139 Use PC...
... unchecked. If possible, back up all data on . Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on certain computers. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. If you received your operating system. Reinstalling Software 139 Use PC...
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...OK to the free space allocation on . 6 Click Next. there is added to remove the PC Restore partition on as administrator. The computer restarts. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you will never be able to use it to the operating state it , and you will not ... the computer completely reboot. 5 When prompted, click Yes. Click Quit; Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to restore your computer hard drive, a message appears stating that you do not remove PC Restore from your computer operating system to its original operating state, the screens that...
...OK to the free space allocation on . 6 Click Next. there is added to remove the PC Restore partition on as administrator. The computer restarts. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you will never be able to use it to the operating state it , and you will not ... the computer completely reboot. 5 When prompted, click Yes. Click Quit; Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to restore your computer hard drive, a message appears stating that you do not remove PC Restore from your computer operating system to its original operating state, the screens that...
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... click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. The restore process begins and may need to close the PC Restore Removal window and restart the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to complete. To access the command prompt, type administrator... Software 141 A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to the factory condition, then click Next. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. NOTICE: If you may take five or more...
... click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. The restore process begins and may need to close the PC Restore Removal window and restart the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to complete. To access the command prompt, type administrator... Software 141 A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to the factory condition, then click Next. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. NOTICE: If you may take five or more...
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... Operating System media provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to correct a problem with your hard drive. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 142 Reinstalling Software NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your operating...
... Operating System media provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to correct a problem with your hard drive. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 142 Reinstalling Software NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your operating...
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... screens in system setup (see "System Setup" on page 79) so that your computer and devices to components inside your computer's electronic components. You can restore the correct settings in step 9. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...'s instructions. If you can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 12 Connect your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 111).
... screens in system setup (see "System Setup" on page 79) so that your computer and devices to components inside your computer's electronic components. You can restore the correct settings in step 9. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...'s instructions. If you can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 12 Connect your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 111).
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... computer. 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 9 Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 79) and restore the settings you recorded in the Event Log. 10 Properly dispose of battery connector 4 battery socket 7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover...
... computer. 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 9 Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 79) and restore the settings you recorded in the Event Log. 10 Properly dispose of battery connector 4 battery socket 7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover...
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...several years. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to the manufacturer's instructions. Replacing the Optical Panel Insert 1 Align the optical panel. You can restore the correct settings in step 9. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and... from the battery and the battery will pop out. NOTE: To comply with the same or equivalent type recommended by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "System Board Components" on page 111). To replace the battery: 1 Record all the screens in place. Desktop Computer...
...several years. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to the manufacturer's instructions. Replacing the Optical Panel Insert 1 Align the optical panel. You can restore the correct settings in step 9. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and... from the battery and the battery will pop out. NOTE: To comply with the same or equivalent type recommended by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "System Board Components" on page 111). To replace the battery: 1 Record all the screens in place. Desktop Computer...
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... network device and then plug it into place. 2 1 1 battery release lever 2 battery (positive side) 7 Replace the computer cover (see "System Setup" on page 79) and restore the settings you begin any of the old battery. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 257).
... network device and then plug it into place. 2 1 1 battery release lever 2 battery (positive side) 7 Replace the computer cover (see "System Setup" on page 79) and restore the settings you begin any of the old battery. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 257).