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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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..., Keyboard, Touch Pad) NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. System Restore can be auto...
..., Keyboard, Touch Pad) NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. System Restore can be auto...
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...4 Double-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers used by your system window. See the documentation that came with the device for information about ...and click Finish to reinstall and follow the instructions on the Drivers and Utilities media. HINT: The drivers for the device to step 2. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to...
...4 Double-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers used by your system window. See the documentation that came with the device for information about ...and click Finish to reinstall and follow the instructions on the Drivers and Utilities media. HINT: The drivers for the device to step 2. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to...
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... that you haven't saved. 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that the computer is not successful, you may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. If you click Shut down . Shutting Down Your Computer When it .
... that you haven't saved. 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that the computer is not successful, you may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. If you click Shut down . Shutting Down Your Computer When it .
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... many of the functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on page 123. NOTE...damage. monitors your system performance to accept an End User License Agreement. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of computer's thermal, electrical, acoustic and operating characteristics. Software Based Performance...
... many of the functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on page 123. NOTE...damage. monitors your system performance to accept an End User License Agreement. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of computer's thermal, electrical, acoustic and operating characteristics. Software Based Performance...
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... options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) These settings can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed components may also create, save and...
... options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) These settings can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed components may also create, save and...
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... the following methods to put your computer to exit hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer • Alarms - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring...
... the following methods to put your computer to exit hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer • Alarms - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring...
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... returns to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to exit hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to enter hibernate: •...
... returns to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to exit hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to enter hibernate: •...
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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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... you copy files to Copy window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted, Copying, and Complete. Media Player allows you to manual sync. The content provider decides the ownership and play rights for your device, depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device...laptop device. If the storage capacity of the laptop media device is not large enough to handle the files you want to your device manually, click Finish. To copy a licensed file, your entire library to copy. When you download from the device or alter your laptop...
... you copy files to Copy window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted, Copying, and Complete. Media Player allows you to manual sync. The content provider decides the ownership and play rights for your device, depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device...laptop device. If the storage capacity of the laptop media device is not large enough to handle the files you want to your device manually, click Finish. To copy a licensed file, your entire library to copy. When you download from the device or alter your laptop...
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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. • Security-enabled - If the network you should avoid...
... 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. • Security-enabled - If the network you should avoid...
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...operating status. These lights start and turn off or light in conjunction with the power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your ...Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and...
...operating status. These lights start and turn off or light in conjunction with the power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your ...Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and...
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...the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press a key on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. For additional... safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the procedures in standby mode. Reseat the power cable into an ...
...the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press a key on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. For additional... safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the procedures in standby mode. Reseat the power cable into an ...
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Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with numbers on the front panel. Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic ... malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to match the AC power at your computer). - - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is set to the system board (see the documentation shipped with similar products in known working by...
Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with numbers on the front panel. Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic ... malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to match the AC power at your computer). - - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is set to the system board (see the documentation shipped with similar products in known working by...
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... help identify the problem. 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. H A R D - Diagnostic Lights for assistance). C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R... 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the...
... help identify the problem. 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. H A R D - Diagnostic Lights for assistance). C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R... 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the...
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...U T D O W N . - THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station...U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. S T R I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred.
...U T D O W N . - THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station...U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. S T R I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred.
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...manufacturer's instructions. Replace the battery only with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, 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 is... you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista® • Click Start → and click Computer. If you ...
...manufacturer's instructions. Replace the battery only with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, 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 is... you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista® • Click Start → and click Computer. If you ...
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... shipped with your computer. Ensure that the network is functioning. If the link integrity light is off (see the Service Manual for your network settings are correct and that the network cable is occurring. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 275...For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer ...
... shipped with your computer. Ensure that the network is functioning. If the link integrity light is off (see the Service Manual for your network settings are correct and that the network cable is occurring. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 275...For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer ...
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... at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. •... cable and front panel cable are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are securely connected to the system board (see the...
... at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. •... cable and front panel cable are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are securely connected to the system board (see the...