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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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...about accessing the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support ...recommended. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about 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. Finding Information 31...
...about accessing the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support ...recommended. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about 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. Finding Information 31...
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NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to the RAID Mode field. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to exit the RAID BIOS. Back up any data you want to move the selected drive from the selected drives. NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After ... up , use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to enter the RAID BIOS. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to highlight the array in the next step. NOTICE: You lose all data from the...
NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to the RAID Mode field. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to exit the RAID BIOS. Back up any data you want to move the selected drive from the selected drives. NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After ... up , use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to enter the RAID BIOS. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to highlight the array in the next step. NOTICE: You lose all data from the...
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... in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. These settings can be saved to be used . Changes to define when and how profiles saved in...components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. The data can be recalled at a later time. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to tailor and customize their system's performance. Improperly configuring these options and settings...
... in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. These settings can be saved to be used . Changes to define when and how profiles saved in...components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. The data can be recalled at a later time. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to tailor and customize their system's performance. Improperly configuring these options and settings...
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... while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times.
... while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times.
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... wireless switch to scan for wireless networks in 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 307...) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 157)....
... wireless switch to scan for wireless networks in 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 307...) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 157)....
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A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L A B L E - System ... 308) to correct the configuration error. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I V E P R O B L E M . - 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 - F L A S H P A R T W R I L A B L E M E M O R Y -...
A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L A B L E - System ... 308) to correct the configuration error. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I V E P R O B L E M . - 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 - F L A S H P A R T W R I L A B L E M E M O R Y -...
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... computer boots to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). NOTE: To boot to the selected device. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is bootable, check the device documentation. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program... as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to be bootable. The BIOS settings may need to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. When the...
... computer boots to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). NOTE: To boot to the selected device. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is bootable, check the device documentation. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program... as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to be bootable. The BIOS settings may need to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. When the...
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... that impact only certain configurations, or provide new features that you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to your system. 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 Export Compliance Disclaimer window...
... that impact only certain configurations, or provide new features that you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to your system. 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 Export Compliance Disclaimer window...
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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 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
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... allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. ASF is able to be platform- battery operating time - BIOS - alert standards format - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to as an...
... allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. ASF is able to be platform- battery operating time - BIOS - alert standards format - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to as an...
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... at the slower speed. PCI - Pixels are Plug and Play compliant. 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 4 GB/sec. ns - NVRAM is turned off or loses its external power source...
... at the slower speed. PCI - Pixels are Plug and Play compliant. 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 4 GB/sec. ns - NVRAM is turned off or loses its external power source...
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... - redundant array of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum and are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). BIOS, that cannot be deleted or written to by the computer. Sometimes the processor is located on a monitor. PS/2 -
... - redundant array of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum and are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). BIOS, that cannot be deleted or written to by the computer. Sometimes the processor is located on a monitor. PS/2 -
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... a program displays depends on or off). Network connections cannot be used to attach a TV or digital audio device to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Always disconnect the network cable from an analog format, which occur when the...
... a program displays depends on or off). Network connections cannot be used to attach a TV or digital audio device to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Always disconnect the network cable from an analog format, which occur when the...
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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... and an Internet service provider (ISP). Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system if you selected it at the... time of your computer, it is not a part of your computer available at www.dell.com. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you will ...for your original order, you need to the Internet, you can purchase one at support.dell.com. To set up an Internet connection. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter ...
... and an Internet service provider (ISP). Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system if you selected it at the... time of your computer, it is not a part of your computer available at www.dell.com. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you will ...for your original order, you need to the Internet, you can purchase one at support.dell.com. To set up an Internet connection. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter ...
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... an external power source to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see the Service Manual on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the search field and press to connect the ... and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 42). A parameter out of them. 30 NOTICE - Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its...
... an external power source to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see the Service Manual on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the search field and press to connect the ... and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 42). A parameter out of them. 30 NOTICE - Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its...
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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 1.0 A (x1), 2.0 (x16) SATA 1.0, 2.0, and USB 2.0 133 MB/s Expansion Bus PCI Express SATA • x1 slot bi-directional speed - 500 MB/s • x16 slot bi-directional speed - 8 GB/s 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps USB 480 Mbps high speed, 12 Mbps full speed, and 1.2 Mbps low speed PCI Connectors one Connector size 124 pins Connector data width (maximum) 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 1.0 A (x1), 2.0 (x16) SATA 1.0, 2.0, and USB 2.0 133 MB/s Expansion Bus PCI Express SATA • x1 slot bi-directional speed - 500 MB/s • x16 slot bi-directional speed - 8 GB/s 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps USB 480 Mbps high speed, 12 Mbps full speed, and 1.2 Mbps low speed PCI Connectors one Connector size 124 pins Connector data width (maximum) 32 bits 48