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...; XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10 Contents
...; XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10 Contents
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... uses solid-state memory to electronic circuitry that is built entirely out of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random...See Windows Help and Support for information on optimum and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that refers to store persistent data. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue...
... uses solid-state memory to electronic circuitry that is built entirely out of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random...See Windows Help and Support for information on optimum and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that refers to store persistent data. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue...
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...C S - NOTE: Because of the drive, and then push firmly until the tray is inserted properly. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - A hot hard drive may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in all DVD drives. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 Ensure that the disc...and different disc formats, not all DVDs work in the drive or the media. RUN CHECK DISK - 82 Drives and Media Hard Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T ...
...C S - NOTE: Because of the drive, and then push firmly until the tray is inserted properly. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - A hot hard drive may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in all DVD drives. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 Ensure that the disc...and different disc formats, not all DVDs work in the drive or the media. RUN CHECK DISK - 82 Drives and Media Hard Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T ...
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...; My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. The number of hard drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. NOTE: The User Account Control ... protect your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to check Scan for users who need a high level of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for and attempt recovery of all data. Drives and Media 83 otherwise, contact your data. If you are...
...; My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. The number of hard drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. NOTE: The User Account Control ... protect your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to check Scan for users who need a high level of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for and attempt recovery of all data. Drives and Media 83 otherwise, contact your data. If you are...
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... assigning the hard drives to include in the next step. NOTICE: You lose all data on what computer you set up, use the arrow keys to clear all data from the Free Disks field to...previous screen. 11 Press to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up any data you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the Array Detail...the RAID BIOS. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in each disk you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to select Striping. Drives and Media 89 NOTE: If ...
... assigning the hard drives to include in the next step. NOTICE: You lose all data on what computer you set up, use the arrow keys to clear all data from the Free Disks field to...previous screen. 11 Press to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up any data you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the Array Detail...the RAID BIOS. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in each disk you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to select Striping. Drives and Media 89 NOTE: If ...
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... drive. NOTICE: The Clear System Data option deletes all data on page 87). 2 After restarting your hard drive(s). The NVIDIA Create Array Wizard screen appears and lists the disks that will make up the RAID configuration, click Next, and then click Next again. Back up any ... array varies, depending on what computer you want to keep before continuing. 1 Enable RAID on your hard drives (see "Setting Your Computer to select the drives that are listed as free disks. 7 Click to RAIDEnabled Mode" on your computer, launch Nvidia MediaShield. 3 Click Create under System Tasks...
... drive. NOTICE: The Clear System Data option deletes all data on page 87). 2 After restarting your hard drive(s). The NVIDIA Create Array Wizard screen appears and lists the disks that will make up the RAID configuration, click Next, and then click Next again. Back up any ... array varies, depending on what computer you want to keep before continuing. 1 Enable RAID on your hard drives (see "Setting Your Computer to select the drives that are listed as free disks. 7 Click to RAIDEnabled Mode" on your computer, launch Nvidia MediaShield. 3 Click Create under System Tasks...
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...an array depends on several factors, such as the speed of the processor, the type and size of a disk or array - Back up any data you have marked for example - NOTICE: Additional hard drives to be used in the array must be used , and the operating system. NOTICE: If your ...array you want to convert. 4 Click Convert Array in the System Tasks pane. Converting From One RAID Configuration to Another RAID Configuration You can add hard drives to mirrored, for deletion. 5 Click Finish to delete the RAID configuration. from striped to an existing array. Drives and Media 91 Also, ...
...an array depends on several factors, such as the speed of the processor, the type and size of a disk or array - Back up any data you have marked for example - NOTICE: Additional hard drives to be used in the array must be used , and the operating system. NOTICE: If your ...array you want to convert. 4 Click Convert Array in the System Tasks pane. Converting From One RAID Configuration to Another RAID Configuration You can add hard drives to mirrored, for deletion. 5 Click Finish to delete the RAID configuration. from striped to an existing array. Drives and Media 91 Also, ...
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...and displays the status of the upgrade/migration process along with any data you want to keep before continuing. 8 Under Free Disk Selection, click the check box next to the hard drive(s) you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include... data on the drives selected in the System Tasks pane. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard screen appears. 4 Click Next. 5 Select the hard drive you can use your computer while the computer is rebuilding the array. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status...
...and displays the status of the upgrade/migration process along with any data you want to keep before continuing. 8 Under Free Disk Selection, click the check box next to the hard drive(s) you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include... data on the drives selected in the System Tasks pane. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard screen appears. 4 Click Next. 5 Select the hard drive you can use your computer while the computer is rebuilding the array. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status...
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... RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that the new (non-RAID) drive is listed and then press . 4 Under Disk/Volume Information, confirm that the volume status is Rebuild. NOTE: If you want to use, and then click the right arrow. 7 Click a second...Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see the appropriate "Drives" section for creating a partition on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→...
... RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that the new (non-RAID) drive is listed and then press . 4 Under Disk/Volume Information, confirm that the volume status is Rebuild. NOTE: If you want to use, and then click the right arrow. 7 Click a second...Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see the appropriate "Drives" section for creating a partition on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→...
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... is restored exactly as you don't plan to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. This action shuts down to your hard disk. When you want to use the computer for several seconds) when you want to save power when you will be away from the computer for... as you restart the computer, your computer uses less power. Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which the display and hard disks turn off , so that you must turn off the power to your computer, for an extended time while working again. Windows® XP Standby ...
... is restored exactly as you don't plan to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. This action shuts down to your hard disk. When you want to use the computer for several seconds) when you want to save power when you will be away from the computer for... as you restart the computer, your computer uses less power. Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which the display and hard disks turn off , so that you must turn off the power to your computer, for an extended time while working again. Windows® XP Standby ...
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... utilities. Computer Management - change power-related settings so that your computer. delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Local Security Policy - disable...available options to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer. access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - provides access to system tools, ...
... utilities. Computer Management - change power-related settings so that your computer. delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Local Security Policy - disable...available options to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer. access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - provides access to system tools, ...
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Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk Cleanup calculates how much space on your drive will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, ...
Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk Cleanup calculates how much space on your drive will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, ...
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... you perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should perform this procedure at least once a week. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. A fragmented hard drive stores fragments of files in many different locations on your files to locate all the parts of free ...All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. This reduces the time your hard drive. You should take only 5 to retrieve the complete file. Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of your computer by defragmenting your...
... you perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should perform this procedure at least once a week. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. A fragmented hard drive stores fragments of files in many different locations on your files to locate all the parts of free ...All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. This reduces the time your hard drive. You should take only 5 to retrieve the complete file. Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of your computer by defragmenting your...
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... search for "Using Windows Defender" on the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com). FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about protecting your hard disk for spyware • Checks all currently running programs for spyware FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about antivirus software, search for "...antivirus software" on page 179. Windows Defender is an antispyware application that: • Checks your computer hard drive for locations infected by the spyware • Checks all files on your computer from viruses, see "Viruses" on the Internet. 134...
... search for "Using Windows Defender" on the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com). FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about protecting your hard disk for spyware • Checks all currently running programs for spyware FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about antivirus software, search for "...antivirus software" on page 179. Windows Defender is an antispyware application that: • Checks your computer hard drive for locations infected by the spyware • Checks all files on your computer from viruses, see "Viruses" on the Internet. 134...
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The computer copies the data from the source disk to create audio DVDs with your hard drive. HINT: Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a disk only after you start your CD/DVD creation software and open a project. • Use a blank disk to practice recording. • You may not be...
The computer copies the data from the source disk to create audio DVDs with your hard drive. HINT: Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a disk only after you start your CD/DVD creation software and open a project. • Use a blank disk to practice recording. • You may not be...
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... Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → ... Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. If you received your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. If possible...
... Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → ... Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. If you received your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. If possible...
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... provides more performance than existing solutions (up to 2 meters outside the PC to take advantage of data between a computer and mass storage devices such as hard disk drives and optical drives. Pin Signal 1 GND 2 DR+ 3 DR4 GND 5 DT+ 6 DT7 GND Ports 317 eSATA Port SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is hot pluggable...
... provides more performance than existing solutions (up to 2 meters outside the PC to take advantage of data between a computer and mass storage devices such as hard disk drives and optical drives. Pin Signal 1 GND 2 DR+ 3 DR4 GND 5 DT+ 6 DT7 GND Ports 317 eSATA Port SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is hot pluggable...
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... A measurement of frequency that equals 1024 MB (1,073,741,824 bytes). graphics mode - The terms hard drive and hard disk are organized and grouped. A metal plate on a hard disk. hibernate mode - A strip sensor that uses your unique fingerprint to authenticate your computer. The data... y vertical pixels by means of weight and force. Graphics modes can emit. H hard drive - A drive that operate on a disk or drive where files are often used interchangeably. When a drive or disk is automatically restored. 344 A measurement of menus, windows, and icons. GHz - ...
... A measurement of frequency that equals 1024 MB (1,073,741,824 bytes). graphics mode - The terms hard drive and hard disk are organized and grouped. A metal plate on a hard disk. hibernate mode - A strip sensor that uses your unique fingerprint to authenticate your computer. The data... y vertical pixels by means of weight and force. Graphics modes can emit. H hard drive - A drive that operate on a disk or drive where files are often used interchangeably. When a drive or disk is automatically restored. 344 A measurement of menus, windows, and icons. GHz - ...
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... architecture). A jumper on the SCSI controller bus. Hard drive speed is accessed by an individual identification number on the system board of the ATA (IDE) interface. A Microsoft utility that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for errors. Also, you delete a shortcut..., the original file is used to connect devices to the operation of the processor. you call Dell for customer service or technical support.
... architecture). A jumper on the SCSI controller bus. Hard drive speed is accessed by an individual identification number on the system board of the ATA (IDE) interface. A Microsoft utility that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for errors. Also, you delete a shortcut..., the original file is used to connect devices to the operation of the processor. you call Dell for customer service or technical support.
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... CPU fan has failed. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. Possible hard-disk drive failure during POST. A chip on page 77). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be malfunctioning or system board failure. Possible system...
... CPU fan has failed. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. Possible hard-disk drive failure during POST. A chip on page 77). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be malfunctioning or system board failure. Possible system...