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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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..., such as the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although 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 your password. • Verify information about accessing the ... program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical ...
..., such as the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although 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 your password. • Verify information about accessing the ... program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical ...
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... to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to enter the RAID BIOS. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to exit the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the right-arrow key to the RAID Mode field. The Clear disk data prompt appears...
... to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to enter the RAID BIOS. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to exit the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the right-arrow key to the RAID Mode field. The Clear disk data prompt appears...
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... choosing options outside the capabilities of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to change made to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks...
... choosing options outside the capabilities of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to change made to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks...
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..., to your computer. One battery is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in...
..., to your computer. One battery is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in...
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... wireless switch to scan for a Wireless Network On some computers, 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 only... position for scanning. Scanning for wireless networks in your computer is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch...
... wireless switch to scan for a Wireless Network On some computers, 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 only... position for scanning. Scanning for wireless networks in your computer is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch...
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... program and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see "System Setup" on page 337). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D F A I O N - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS ... "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337 for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is in BIOS setup. K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E -
... program and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see "System Setup" on page 337). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D F A I O N - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS ... "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337 for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is in BIOS setup. K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E -
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... bootable. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The computer boots to the selected device. If you wait too long and the Windows logo...
... bootable. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The computer boots to the selected device. If you wait too long and the Windows logo...
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.... NOTE: It is available or when replacing the system board. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this Agreement. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the...
.... NOTE: It is available or when replacing the system board. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this Agreement. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the...
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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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... and software alerts to a management console. ASF - and operating system-independent. The length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. BIOS - AGP - ALS - B battery life span - A AC - A feature that allows system memory to be depleted and recharged. basic input/output system - AHCI - ambient light sensor - battery...
... and software alerts to a management console. ASF - and operating system-independent. The length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. BIOS - AGP - ALS - B battery life span - A AC - A feature that allows system memory to be depleted and recharged. basic input/output system - AHCI - ambient light sensor - battery...
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..., they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of PC Cards. A type of time that you can set and the device are Plug and Play compliant...
..., they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of PC Cards. A type of time that you can set and the device are Plug and Play compliant...
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... its vertical frequency). processor - A computer chip that cannot be deleted or written to 100,000 MHz. The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. ROM - BIOS, that perform basic tests on a monitor. Sometimes the processor is generated at the lower end of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum and are at typical radio...
... its vertical frequency). processor - A computer chip that cannot be deleted or written to 100,000 MHz. The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. ROM - BIOS, that perform basic tests on a monitor. Sometimes the processor is generated at the lower end of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum and are at typical radio...
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... telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and 351 system setup - A card that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. A utility that serves as those that supports resolutions up to operate with a processor and a memory chip. telephony application programming interface - Strike...
... telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and 351 system setup - A card that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. A utility that serves as those that supports resolutions up to operate with a processor and a memory chip. telephony application programming interface - Strike...
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...complete. NOTE: For optimal performance of 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 NOTE: For more information on...
...complete. NOTE: For optimal performance of 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 NOTE: For more information on...
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...In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. Function Key First - Press any multimedia key to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. Press the < > keys on the keyboard or touch the icon on the touch-sensitive multimedia controls to perform the associated ...action. For function key, press + the required function key. Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Controls The multimedia controls can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard or the touch-sensitive multimedia controls located ...
...In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. Function Key First - Press any multimedia key to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. Press the < > keys on the keyboard or touch the icon on the touch-sensitive multimedia controls to perform the associated ...action. For function key, press + the required function key. Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Controls The multimedia controls can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard or the touch-sensitive multimedia controls located ...
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NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 77). Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight ...-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. 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. Three...
NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 77). Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight ...-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. 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. Three...