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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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... need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. NOTE: Although your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as... memory. • 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...
... need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. NOTE: Although your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as... memory. • 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...
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... RAID array varies, depending on the selected drives in the next step. NOTE: The number of the array that you want to enter the RAID BIOS. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in each disk you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to clear all... you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to an array, press . and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to select Striping. Back up any data you set up - 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when...
... RAID array varies, depending on the selected drives in the next step. NOTE: The number of the array that you want to enter the RAID BIOS. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in each disk you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to clear all... you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to an array, press . and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to select Striping. Back up any data you set up - 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when...
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Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can customize the color and intensity of the chassis LEDs. LED Control Through the LED ... customize their system's performance. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Changes to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components...
Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can customize the color and intensity of the chassis LEDs. LED Control Through the LED ... customize their system's performance. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Changes to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components...
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..., and Batteries) 141 Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to ensure that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. UPS devices contain a battery that...
..., and Batteries) 141 Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to ensure that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. UPS devices contain a battery that...
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...or in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is turned on or off . 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 the wireless switch to scan for wireless networks in your vicinity. Enabling the ...
...or in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is turned on or off . 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 the wireless switch to scan for wireless networks in your vicinity. Enabling the ...
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... A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. 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 - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - A chip... Screen" on page 337 for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is in BIOS setup. Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change ...
... A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. 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 - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - A chip... Screen" on page 337 for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is in BIOS setup. Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change ...
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... shut down your computer and try again. 4 The Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to boot and press . The BIOS settings may need to the selected device. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. The computer boots to be bootable. When the...
... shut down your computer and try again. 4 The Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to boot and press . The BIOS settings may need to the selected device. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. The computer boots to be bootable. When the...
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... environment. 1 Turn on the computer, do not change the settings for this program. System Setup 311 NOTE: Unless you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to configure user-selectable options in System Summary.
... environment. 1 Turn on the computer, do not change the settings for this program. System Setup 311 NOTE: Unless you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to configure user-selectable options in System Summary.
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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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.... AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to control display brightness. ALS - ambient light sensor - BIOS - basic input/output system - and operating system-independent. accelerated graphics port - Advanced Host Controller Interface - The length of the faster interface between the computer hardware...
.... AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to control display brightness. ALS - ambient light sensor - BIOS - basic input/output system - and operating system-independent. accelerated graphics port - Advanced Host Controller Interface - The length of the faster interface between the computer hardware...
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... 800 x 600, is turned off or loses its external power source. 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. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of memory that uses...
... 800 x 600, is turned off or loses its external power source. 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. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of memory that uses...
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... has assigned rights only to have read -only memory - The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. Radio frequencies are more likely to specific individuals. BIOS, that perform basic tests on the major computer components, such as the CPU (central processing unit). R RAID - Any information stored in RAM is located on...
... has assigned rights only to have read -only memory - The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. Radio frequencies are more likely to specific individuals. BIOS, that perform basic tests on the major computer components, such as the CPU (central processing unit). R RAID - Any information stored in RAM is located on...
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... of the platform base that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. A connector used to 1400 x 1050. system board - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. Also known as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is...
... of the platform base that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. A connector used to 1400 x 1050. system board - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. Also known as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is...
Setup Guide
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... of them. S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) error, possible hard‑disk drive failure. Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup. See the Service Manual on page 47 for assistance. This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to connect the USB device, ...or if your data regularly. See "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. To start the search. 3. Use an external power source to resolve the incompatibility. Hardware Troubleshooter If ...
... of them. S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) error, possible hard‑disk drive failure. Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup. See the Service Manual on page 47 for assistance. This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to connect the USB device, ...or if your data regularly. See "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. To start the search. 3. Use an external power source to resolve the incompatibility. Hardware Troubleshooter If ...