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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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... for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. ...• Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support •...
... for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. ...• Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support •...
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... moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information...
... moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information...
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Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click ... starts, follow the instructions on the screen. A message appears, stating that 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 that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer. The drivers...
Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click ... starts, follow the instructions on the screen. A message appears, stating that 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 that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer. The drivers...
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... minutes. 3) Hot undocking is available only on computers that are preventing the computer from shutting down now, you may lose data that you attempt to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. When shutting down, Windows will attempt to end all of shutting down . OR Shutting Down Your Computer...
... minutes. 3) Hot undocking is available only on computers that are preventing the computer from shutting down now, you may lose data that you attempt to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. When shutting down, Windows will attempt to end all of shutting down . OR Shutting Down Your Computer...
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... Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for real-time monitoring and control of the installed components may be manually tuned. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on your computer includes components...System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of the NVIDIA Control Panel. NVIDIA Performance The NVIDIA Performance application integrates...
... Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for real-time monitoring and control of the installed components may be manually tuned. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on your computer includes components...System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of the NVIDIA Control Panel. NVIDIA Performance The NVIDIA Performance application integrates...
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NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Advanced users can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to define ...
NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Advanced users can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to define ...
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... to the arrow icon by the Lock button. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to put your computer: • Power Schemes -
... to the arrow icon by the Lock button. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to put your computer: • Power Schemes -
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When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits ...
When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits ...
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... and Internet 3 Click Set up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). 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 how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use...
... and Internet 3 Click Set up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). 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 how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use...
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...Copy window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted, Copying, and Complete. Media Player allows you to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. When you click Finish, Media Player syncs your device automatically, click Finish. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop ... the Internet or that works best for a file, and not all files will play lists you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. To copy a licensed file, your computer. The content provider decides the ownership and play rights for your device, depending on its ...
...Copy window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted, Copying, and Complete. Media Player allows you to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. When you click Finish, Media Player syncs your device automatically, click Finish. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop ... the Internet or that works best for a file, and not all files will play lists you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. To copy a licensed file, your computer. The content provider decides the ownership and play rights for your device, depending on its ...
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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 an available wireless network • To determine if your computer has a firewall • Help...
... 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 an available wireless network • To determine if your computer has a firewall • Help...
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... and turn off or light 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 indicate different power states, ...such as power, no power, or standby. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. These lights ...
... and turn off or light 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 indicate different power states, ...such as power, no power, or standby. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. These lights ...
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Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computing environment. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the ... green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer.
Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computing environment. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the ... green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer.
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...system board (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to ...set to the system board (see the documentation shipped with your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Replace power protection devices, power strips,...
...system board (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to ...set to the system board (see the documentation shipped with your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Replace power protection devices, power strips,...
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... various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on page 337 for assistance). See the documentation shipped with your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. During normal operation, the keyboard status...to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. CPU fan failure. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual for your computer or search for more about the meaning of certain features. ALERT!...
... various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on page 337 for assistance). See the documentation shipped with your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. During normal operation, the keyboard status...to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. CPU fan failure. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual for your computer or search for more about the meaning of certain features. ALERT!...
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... E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I L E D - Connect the correct AC adapter to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER... P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. Enter the system setup program and correct...
... E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I L E D - Connect the correct AC adapter to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER... P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. Enter the system setup program and correct...
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... reset time and date information after turning on page 337). If the drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting... the instructions that the original drive is incorrectly installed. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure ...
... reset time and date information after turning on page 337). If the drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting... the instructions that the original drive is incorrectly installed. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure ...
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...For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the network cable is occurring. Contact your network administrator... person who set up your network to verify that the network is off (see the Service Manual for your network settings are correct and that your computer or 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...
...For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the network cable is occurring. Contact your network administrator... person who set up your network to verify that the network is off (see the Service Manual for your network settings are correct and that your computer or 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...
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...to match the AC power at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is in known working by testing it with similar...connector on . • Ensure that the electrical outlet is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are securely connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped...
...to match the AC power at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is in known working by testing it with similar...connector on . • Ensure that the electrical outlet is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are securely connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped...