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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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...need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. NOTE: Although your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as...: To learn more about your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support ...
...need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. NOTE: Although your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as...: To learn more about your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support ...
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... drive from the selected drives. The Clear disk data prompt appears. NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to exit the RAID BIOS. Back up any data you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to highlight the array in the next step. The Define a New Array window ... to clear all data on what computer you want to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up , use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to select Striping. Drives and Media 89 To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to an array, press...
... drive from the selected drives. The Clear disk data prompt appears. NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to exit the RAID BIOS. Back up any data you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to highlight the array in the next step. The Define a New Array window ... to clear all data on what computer you want to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up , use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to select Striping. Drives and Media 89 To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to an array, press...
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Advanced users can customize the color and intensity of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to tailor and customize their system's performance. Improperly ... drivers. View System Information This section of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of compatible components inside your computer. This information can be used . NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to monitor...
Advanced users can customize the color and intensity of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to tailor and customize their system's performance. Improperly ... drivers. View System Information This section of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of compatible components inside your computer. This information can be used . NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to monitor...
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... to your computer. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while...
... to your computer. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while...
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... for wireless networks in your vicinity. You can use when your computer is turned on page 157). The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, ... Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer is shipped to you, you can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on or off .
... for wireless networks in your vicinity. You can use when your computer is turned on page 157). The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, ... Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer is shipped to you, you can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on or off .
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...R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. ERROR 8602 - HARD DRIVE...If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in BIOS setup. A chip on page 307). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure...
...R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. ERROR 8602 - HARD DRIVE...If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in BIOS setup. A chip on page 307). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure...
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When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB ...the computer, the previous boot order is a utility that a device is bootable, check the device documentation. The BIOS settings may need to be bootable. The next time you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and...5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is restored. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system...
When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB ...the computer, the previous boot order is a utility that a device is bootable, check the device documentation. The BIOS settings may need to be bootable. The next time you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and...5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is restored. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system...
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... for this program to your system. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The system setup...
... for this program to your system. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The system setup...
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The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
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... amount of electrical power allocated to each device attached to a management console. ACPI - A standard to define a mechanism for video-related tasks. basic input/output system - BIOS - and operating system-independent. The form of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. A power management specification that powers your computer...
... amount of electrical power allocated to each device attached to a management console. ACPI - A standard to define a mechanism for video-related tasks. basic input/output system - BIOS - and operating system-independent. The form of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. A power management specification that powers your computer...
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... can transfer data at the slower speed. PIO - Plug-and-Play - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to create an image. A measure of time that uses optical technology to read or...
... can transfer data at the slower speed. PIO - Plug-and-Play - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to create an image. A measure of time that uses optical technology to read or...
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...). The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. Radio frequencies are more likely to by the human eye. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). BIOS, that have not yet been documented. read -only memory - The sharpness and clarity of independent disks - read -only - A method of connector for attaching a PS/2-compatible...
...). The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. Radio frequencies are more likely to by the human eye. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). BIOS, that have not yet been documented. read -only memory - The sharpness and clarity of independent disks - read -only - A method of connector for attaching a PS/2-compatible...
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... standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in your computer. SXGA - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is embedded with a wide variety of the file. system setup...
... standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in your computer. SXGA - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is embedded with a wide variety of the file. system setup...
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...may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures... including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. 9
...may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures... including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. 9
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... default option. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 32 You can be accessed using the System Setup (BIOS) Utility or the Windows Mobility Center. For multimedia key, press + the required multimedia key. Windows Mobility Center 1. To use the multimedia... 1. Press any multimedia key to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. This is active only in the operating system. Function Key First - For function key, press + the required function key. Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia controls can configure the multimedia ...
... default option. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 32 You can be accessed using the System Setup (BIOS) Utility or the Windows Mobility Center. For multimedia key, press + the required multimedia key. Windows Mobility Center 1. To use the multimedia... 1. Press any multimedia key to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. This is active only in the operating system. Function Key First - For function key, press + the required function key. Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia controls can configure the multimedia ...
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..." on page 12). • Re-establish your connection to your wireless router. Wired Connections If the network connection is plugged in and not damaged. 45 BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that wireless is lost -
..." on page 12). • Re-establish your connection to your wireless router. Wired Connections If the network connection is plugged in and not damaged. 45 BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that wireless is lost -