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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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...• Set or change user-selectable options such as 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 the amount of system memory. Use the system ...Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical ...
...• Set or change user-selectable options such as 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 the amount of system memory. Use the system ...Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. 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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... all data from the Free Disks field to highlight the array in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in the next step. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to... selected drives. The Array Detail window appears. NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to exit the RAID BIOS. The Define a New Array window appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to the Array Disks field. NOTE: If the operating system...
... all data from the Free Disks field to highlight the array in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in the next step. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to... selected drives. The Array Detail window appears. NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to exit the RAID BIOS. The Define a New Array window appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to the Array Disks field. NOTE: If the operating system...
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... NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to change made to a file for further review as well as technical support scenarios. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of compatible components inside your computer. These settings can be saved to profiles to be saved to system ... and options for the system and installed drivers. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to tailor and customize their system's performance. ...
... NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to change made to a file for further review as well as technical support scenarios. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of compatible components inside your computer. These settings can be saved to profiles to be saved to system ... and options for the system and installed drivers. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to tailor and customize their system's performance. ...
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... uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. One battery is available. UPS devices contain a battery that the device is...
... uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. One battery is available. UPS devices contain a battery that the device is...
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...Network Locator may use a separate button or switch for use when your vicinity. 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 page 157). Follow...and configured to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to scan for using ...
...Network Locator may use a separate button or switch for use when your vicinity. 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 page 157). Follow...and configured to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to scan for using ...
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... options (see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING... on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. G A T E A 2 0 F A I L...
... options (see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING... on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. G A T E A 2 0 F A I L...
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... boots to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). The next time you want to boot and press . The BIOS settings may need to be bootable. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the ...computer. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait...
... boots to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). The next time you want to boot and press . The BIOS settings may need to be bootable. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the ...computer. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait...
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... flashing when an update is recommended that may/may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this...
... flashing when an update is recommended that may/may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this...
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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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... (years) during which allows the storage driver to control display brightness. The length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. BIOS - Also referred to the computer. A AC - accelerated graphics port - antivirus software - battery operating time - A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems...
... (years) during which allows the storage driver to control display brightness. The length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. BIOS - Also referred to the computer. A AC - accelerated graphics port - antivirus software - battery operating time - A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems...
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.... PCI is used for PC Cards. A single point on self-test - 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 one billionth of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs...
.... PCI is used for PC Cards. A single point on self-test - 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 one billionth of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs...
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BIOS, that interprets and executes program instructions. A computer chip that perform basic tests on a monitor. PXE - pre-boot execution environment - RAM - readme file - The frequency, measured ...
BIOS, that interprets and executes program instructions. A computer chip that perform basic tests on a monitor. PXE - pre-boot execution environment - RAM - readme file - The frequency, measured ...
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... lightning strikes or against brownouts, which could degrade the quality of the platform base that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Reinforced area of the file. Always disconnect the network cable from the network...
... lightning strikes or against brownouts, which could degrade the quality of the platform base that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Reinforced area of the file. Always disconnect the network cable from the network...
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... website at support.dell.com). Click Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTICE - A parameter out of them. This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to function properly. Type hardware troubleshooter in the 32 BIOS setup (see the Service Manual on page 45 for it to resolve ...the incompatibility. Use an external power source to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. To start the search. 3. No timer tick interrupt - USB over current error - Disconnect the USB device. Dell recommends that...
... website at support.dell.com). Click Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTICE - A parameter out of them. This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to function properly. Type hardware troubleshooter in the 32 BIOS setup (see the Service Manual on page 45 for it to resolve ...the incompatibility. Use an external power source to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. To start the search. 3. No timer tick interrupt - USB over current error - Disconnect the USB device. Dell recommends that...