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... the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID...
... the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID...
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... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
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... by your computer. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. NOTE: Certain mice may need to Toolbars, and...
... by your computer. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. NOTE: Certain mice may need to Toolbars, and...
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... which you want to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. HINT: The drivers for the device to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers...window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to reinstall and follow the instructions on the Drivers and Utilities media. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. Using the Drivers and Utilities ...
... which you want to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. HINT: The drivers for the device to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers...window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to reinstall and follow the instructions on the Drivers and Utilities media. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. Using the Drivers and Utilities ...
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... to end and complete the process of shutting down your computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you attempt to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer...
... to end and complete the process of shutting down your computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you attempt to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer...
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... an End User License Agreement. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the installed components may be manually tuned. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for monitoring and "tweaking" the ... Ensure Security) 129 Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the components....
... an End User License Agreement. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the installed components may be manually tuned. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for monitoring and "tweaking" the ... Ensure Security) 129 Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the components....
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... This section of the chassis LEDs. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as technical support scenarios. The data can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Changes to these options to view version information for that component.
... This section of the chassis LEDs. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as technical support scenarios. The data can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Changes to these options to view version information for that component.
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... and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Then click Hibernate. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to put your computer • Alarms - The computer may not operate correctly after the computer...
... and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Then click Hibernate. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to put your computer • Alarms - The computer may not operate correctly after the computer...
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Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. To ...
Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. To ...
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... your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to...
... your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to...
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...CDs to your selection of files to copy. You can also copy licensed files that you click Finish, Media Player syncs your device manually, click Finish. The content provider decides the ownership and play rights for your device, depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the ...computer. Then, in the Items to Copy window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted, Copying, and Complete. When you must manually remove files from Media Library to your device automatically, click Finish. Media Player allows you want to sync. To copy a licensed file,...
...CDs to your selection of files to copy. You can also copy licensed files that you click Finish, Media Player syncs your device manually, click Finish. The content provider decides the ownership and play rights for your device, depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the ...computer. Then, in the Items to Copy window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted, Copying, and Complete. When you must manually remove files from Media Library to your device automatically, click Finish. Media Player allows you want to sync. To copy a licensed file,...
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... computer and the information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to attacks or other security risks. If the network you should avoid using public wireless...
... computer and the information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to attacks or other security risks. If the network you should avoid using public wireless...
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...be resolved. These lights function in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve device configuration, compatibility...for the message in the System Messages list or in your Service Manual for information about power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights ...
...be resolved. These lights function in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve device configuration, compatibility...for the message in the System Messages list or in your Service Manual for information about power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights ...
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... the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. power button The power button light located on the keyboard, move the mouse, ...or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving power. - Dell Support Utility Use...
... the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. power button The power button light located on the keyboard, move the mouse, ...or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving power. - Dell Support Utility Use...
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.... - Too many devices on the front panel. If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is working condition to match the AC power at your computer). - - Ensure that the computer turns on... working by testing it with numbers on a power strip - Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. -
.... - Too many devices on the front panel. If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is working condition to match the AC power at your computer). - - Ensure that the computer turns on... working by testing it with numbers on a power strip - Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. -
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... keyboard. D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. H A R D - Diagnostic Lights for assistance). Troubleshooting 275 FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I C A L S U P P O R T - C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - CPU...
... keyboard. D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. H A R D - Diagnostic Lights for assistance). Troubleshooting 275 FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I C A L S U P P O R T - C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - CPU...
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... K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I L E D - IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see...MESSAGES AGAIN. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system...
... K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I L E D - IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see...MESSAGES AGAIN. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system...
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Discard used batteries according to eliminate the possibility that came with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see your computer. If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on page 337). Replace the battery only ..., ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE Troubleshooting 287 R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the instructions that the original drive...
Discard used batteries according to eliminate the possibility that came with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see your computer. If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on page 337). Replace the battery only ..., ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE Troubleshooting 287 R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the instructions that the original drive...
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...follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for Media Drives" on page 280. Power Problems CAUTION: Before ...connector on page 275), no network communication is functioning. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G S - R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H ...
...follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for Media Drives" on page 280. Power Problems CAUTION: Before ...connector on page 275), no network communication is functioning. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G S - R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H ...
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... power cable is working condition to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B ...power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips,...
... power cable is working condition to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B ...power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips,...