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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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... moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and...
... moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and...
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...). 80 Drives and Media HINT: The drivers for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer. If this...
...). 80 Drives and Media HINT: The drivers for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer. If this...
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..., and you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to Shut Down Normally You may not always be able to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 When shutting down, Windows will attempt to end all of the...
..., and you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to Shut Down Normally You may not always be able to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 When shutting down, Windows will attempt to end all of the...
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...Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the installed components may be manually tuned. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. For more information about managing space...Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Performance - Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of the NVIDIA Control Panel, you may cause system instability, reduced ...
...Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the installed components may be manually tuned. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. For more information about managing space...Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Performance - Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of the NVIDIA Control Panel, you may cause system instability, reduced ...
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... installed drivers. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) This information can manually tune these options to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Device Settings When launched, the...
... installed drivers. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) This information can manually tune these options to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Device Settings When launched, the...
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... computer: • Power Schemes - select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer to exit hibernate mode. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more...
... computer: • Power Schemes - select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer to exit hibernate mode. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more...
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... computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries...
... computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries...
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... and use the setup information provided by your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. 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 use the setup information provided by your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. 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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... storage card. To copy a licensed file, your device automatically, click Finish. Setting up the Laptop Media Device the First Time When you must manually remove files from the Internet or that works best for a file, and not all files will play after you copy files to your laptop media... Media Player selects the sync method that you want to copy, Media Player defaults to sync your computer. • If Media Player has selected to manual sync. When you have copied them to a laptop device. If prompted, select the option to sync the device using Windows Media Player. 2 Do ...
... storage card. To copy a licensed file, your device automatically, click Finish. Setting up the Laptop Media Device the First Time When you must manually remove files from the Internet or that works best for a file, and not all files will play after you copy files to your laptop media... Media Player selects the sync method that you want to copy, Media Player defaults to sync your computer. • If Media Player has selected to manual sync. When you have copied them to a laptop device. If prompted, select the option to sync the device using Windows Media Player. 2 Do ...
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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. You will know if the wireless public network that...
... 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. You will know if the wireless public network that...
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...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 ...the troubleshooting tools you may display messages indicating errors or problems, which need to evaluate your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Some desktop computers have...
...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 ...the troubleshooting tools you may display messages indicating errors or problems, which need to evaluate your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Some desktop computers have...
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...Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different ...connector on the front of the procedures in standby mode. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of...
...Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different ...connector on the front of the procedures in standby mode. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of...
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...If the power light is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the system board (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Multiple power strips... 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. - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence...
...If the power light is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the system board (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Multiple power strips... 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. - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence...
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...! The computer failed to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. C P U F A N F A I C A L S U P P O R T - PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. ... features. 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. D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E -
...! The computer failed to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. C P U F A N F A I C A L S U P P O R T - PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. ... features. 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. D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E -
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...program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. D A Y N O T S E T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281...Dell" on page 308). P R O G R A M - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer's Service Manual...
...program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. D A Y N O T S E T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281...Dell" on page 308). P R O G R A M - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer's Service Manual...
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...computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that came with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 337). Drive Problems CAUTION: ... shipped with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. 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 ...
...computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that came with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 337). Drive Problems CAUTION: ... shipped with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. 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 ...
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... or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer or see the Service Manual for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - See "Installing Drivers for Media Drives" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for your...
... or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer or see the Service Manual for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - See "Installing Drivers for Media Drives" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for your...
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... main power cable and front panel cable are properly installed and securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). Press a key on page 275. Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power ...power at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Remove and ...
... main power cable and front panel cable are properly installed and securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). Press a key on page 275. Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power ...power at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Remove and ...