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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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... the operating system. • 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. Use the system setup program to update your...
... the operating system. • 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. Use the system setup program to update your...
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... number of the array that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to exit the RAID BIOS. Drives and Media 89 The Define a New Array window appears. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you set up - The... Array Detail window and press . The Clear disk data prompt appears. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS.
... number of the array that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to exit the RAID BIOS. Drives and Media 89 The Define a New Array window appears. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you set up - The... Array Detail window and press . The Clear disk data prompt appears. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS.
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... 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 the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to change made to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance ...components. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. These settings can customize the color and intensity of the chassis LEDs. Changes to a file for...
... 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 the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to change made to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance ...components. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. These settings can customize the color and intensity of the chassis LEDs. Changes to a file for...
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...: Loss of power while data 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. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. UPS devices...
...: Loss of power while data 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. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. UPS devices...
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... for wireless networks in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is turned on page 157). The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for scanning. Other computers may be disabled and not configured for using the wireless switch... Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer is shipped to you, 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 or off . ...
... for wireless networks in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is turned on page 157). The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for scanning. Other computers may be disabled and not configured for using the wireless switch... Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer is shipped to you, 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 or off . ...
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DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. ERROR 8602 - N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I O N - A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is not ... properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is in the table, 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 A B L E - Enter the system setup program (see...
DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. ERROR 8602 - N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I O N - A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is not ... properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is in the table, 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 A B L E - Enter the system setup program (see...
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...device must be updated for the current boot only). The next time you want to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to boot and press . If you wait too ...too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system....
...device must be updated for the current boot only). The next time you want to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to boot and press . If you wait too ...too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system....
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... determine if it applies to disk, and then click OK. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. System Setup 311 The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this program to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the...
... determine if it applies to disk, and then click OK. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. System Setup 311 The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this program 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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... is able to the computer. The length of electricity that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. advanced configuration and power interface - AHCI - ambient light sensor - BIOS - Also referred to be depleted and recharged. ASF - A AC - alternating current - An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed...
... is able to the computer. The length of electricity that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. advanced configuration and power interface - AHCI - ambient light sensor - BIOS - Also referred to be depleted and recharged. ASF - A AC - alternating current - An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed...
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... the processor and the devices attached to create an image. pixel - 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. A measure of memory that equals one or more logical storage areas known...
... the processor and the devices attached to create an image. pixel - 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. A measure of memory that equals one or more logical storage areas known...
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.../2 - Any information stored in Hz, at the lower end of providing data redundancy. A computer chip that cannot be seen by a printer or displayed on a monitor. BIOS, that perform basic tests on the major computer components, such as the CPU (central processing unit). Sometimes the processor is lost when you can have...
.../2 - Any information stored in Hz, at the lower end of providing data redundancy. A computer chip that cannot be seen by a printer or displayed on a monitor. BIOS, that perform basic tests on the major computer components, such as the CPU (central processing unit). Sometimes the processor is lost when you can have...
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..., data, fax, and 351 system board - System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on or off). The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. T TAPI - Smart cards can be protected by acting as the motherboard. standby mode - Enables Windows programs to...
..., data, fax, and 351 system board - System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on or off). The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. T TAPI - Smart cards can be protected by acting as the motherboard. standby mode - Enables Windows programs to...
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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...; 7 operating system if you selected it at the time of your computer available at support.dell.com. Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Connect to the... take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your original order, you can purchase one at www.dell.com.
...; 7 operating system if you selected it at the time of your computer available at support.dell.com. Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Connect to the... take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your original order, you can purchase one at www.dell.com.
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... search field and press to function properly. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 43 for assistance). Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Disconnect the USB device. Your USB device needs more power for it to start... both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - No timer tick interrupt - To start the search. Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 43 for assistance).
... search field and press to function properly. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 43 for assistance). Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Disconnect the USB device. Your USB device needs more power for it to start... both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - No timer tick interrupt - To start the search. Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 43 for assistance).
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Specifications Computer Information RAID support RAID 0 (striping) RAID 1 (mirroring) BIOS chip (NVRAM) 8 MB Expansion Bus Bus types Bus speeds PCI PCI 2.3 PCI Express 1.0A (x1) PCI Express 2.0 (x16) SATA 1.0, 2.0, and USB 2.0 133 MB/s Expansion Bus PCI Express SATA USB PCI Connectors Connector size Connector data width (maximum) • x1 slot bi-directional speed - 500 MB/s • x16 slot bi-directional speed - 8 GB/s 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps 480 Mbps high speed, 12 Mbps full speed, and 1.2 Mbps low speed one 124 pins 32 bits 48
Specifications Computer Information RAID support RAID 0 (striping) RAID 1 (mirroring) BIOS chip (NVRAM) 8 MB Expansion Bus Bus types Bus speeds PCI PCI 2.3 PCI Express 1.0A (x1) PCI Express 2.0 (x16) SATA 1.0, 2.0, and USB 2.0 133 MB/s Expansion Bus PCI Express SATA USB PCI Connectors Connector size Connector data width (maximum) • x1 slot bi-directional speed - 500 MB/s • x16 slot bi-directional speed - 8 GB/s 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps 480 Mbps high speed, 12 Mbps full speed, and 1.2 Mbps low speed one 124 pins 32 bits 48