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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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... Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. You may need to : ...on page 301. Use the system setup program to update your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To...
... Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. You may need to : ...on page 301. Use the system setup program to update your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To...
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... prompted to highlight the array in the Array Detail window and press . NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. Back up , use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to clear all... data on what computer you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to exit the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the right-arrow key to move the selected drive from the selected drives. The Array Detail window appears. NOTE: If...
... prompted to highlight the array in the Array Detail window and press . NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. Back up , use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to clear all... data on what computer you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to exit the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the right-arrow key to move the selected drive from the selected drives. The Array Detail window appears. NOTE: If...
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...the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. These settings can be saved to profiles to be saved to monitor, track and log performance... Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. LED Control Through...
...the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. These settings can be saved to profiles to be saved to monitor, track and log performance... Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. LED Control Through...
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... battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. One battery is supplied as a printer, to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available.
... battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. One battery is supplied as a printer, to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available.
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... the wireless switch or button. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 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 page 157). Follow the instructions... a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in position for wireless networks in your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307...
... the wireless switch or button. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 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 page 157). Follow the instructions... a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in position for wireless networks in your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307...
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... received is in BIOS setup. G A T E A 2 0 F A I N T E R R U P T - N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 307). DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU...
... received is in BIOS setup. G A T E A 2 0 F A I N T E R R U P T - N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 307). DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU...
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... may need to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: To boot to be bootable. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to the selected...
... may need to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: To boot to be bootable. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to the selected...
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...recommended that may/may not apply to 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. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. The system setup program allows you to ...provide new features that you understand what effect the settings have on page 307 for your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for more information. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer, do not change the settings for this...
...recommended that may/may not apply to 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. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. The system setup program allows you to ...provide new features that you understand what effect the settings have on page 307 for your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for more information. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer, do not change the settings for this...
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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. 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
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... in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical power allocated to each device attached to the computer. Advanced Host Controller Interface - ALS - BIOS - A AC - antivirus software - A standard to define a mechanism for video-related tasks. The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to enable technologies...
... in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical power allocated to each device attached to the computer. Advanced Host Controller Interface - ALS - BIOS - A AC - antivirus software - A standard to define a mechanism for video-related tasks. The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to enable technologies...
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... write data from 250 MB/sec to one billionth of a second. 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 it. power-on a display screen. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of...
... write data from 250 MB/sec to one billionth of a second. 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 it. power-on a display screen. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of...
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... (central processing unit). personal system/2 - Some common implementations of independent disks - Radio frequencies are more likely to have an operating system to 100,000 MHz. BIOS, that perform basic tests on a monitor. The primary temporary storage area for Management) standard that allows networked computers that is located on a network in Hz...
... (central processing unit). personal system/2 - Some common implementations of independent disks - Radio frequencies are more likely to have an operating system to 100,000 MHz. BIOS, that perform basic tests on a monitor. The primary temporary storage area for Management) standard that allows networked computers that is located on a network in Hz...
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... in the computer. A connector used to save energy. SXGA - SXGA+ - A video standard for video cards and controllers. system board - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. T TAPI - telephony application programming interface - Enables Windows programs to and from entering the computer through the electrical outlet.
... in the computer. A connector used to save energy. SXGA - SXGA+ - A video standard for video cards and controllers. system board - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. T TAPI - telephony application programming interface - Enables Windows programs to and from entering the computer through the electrical outlet.
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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.... Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system if you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and... may render your computer, it is recommended that you selected it at www.dell.com. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating ...
.... Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system if you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and... may render your computer, it is recommended that you selected it at www.dell.com. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating ...
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..., and setting up Microsoft Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating... system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the ...
..., and setting up Microsoft Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating... system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the ...
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...to perform the associated action. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. Press the < > keys to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard. For function key, press + the required function key. Multimedia Key First ... the multimedia controls, press the required key. Windows Mobility Center 1. This is active only in the operating system. Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup...
...to perform the associated action. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. Press the < > keys to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard. For function key, press + the required function key. Multimedia Key First ... the multimedia controls, press the required key. Windows Mobility Center 1. This is active only in the operating system. Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup...
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Solving Problems Beep code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. Chipset ... failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 49 NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps...
Solving Problems Beep code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. Chipset ... failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 49 NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps...
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...display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive. Ensure that the device that you want to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Turn on page 53 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. Using Support Tools Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive ...or from the boot menu and press . Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer...
...display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive. Ensure that the device that you want to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Turn on page 53 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. Using Support Tools Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive ...or from the boot menu and press . Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer...