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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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... such as the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although 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 your password. • Verify information about accessing the...: • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical...
... such as the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although 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 your password. • Verify information about accessing the...: • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical...
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.... The Define a New Array window appears. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to the Array Disks field. NOTE: To delete an array, use... and try again. 4 Press to navigate to include in the Array Detail window and press . Back up , use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to the RAID Mode field. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted...
.... The Define a New Array window appears. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to the Array Disks field. NOTE: To delete an array, use... and try again. 4 Press to navigate to include in the Array Detail window and press . Back up , use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to the RAID Mode field. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted...
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Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of compatible components inside your computer. You may ..., memory, system board, and chassis 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. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to these options and settings take effect on the next reboot.
Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of compatible components inside your computer. You may ..., memory, system board, and chassis 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. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to these options and settings take effect on the next reboot.
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... to your computer. 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 a separate power strip that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. See the UPS...
... to your computer. 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 a separate power strip that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. See the UPS...
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...enabled and configured to scan for a few seconds (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use when your vicinity. Enabling the Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use a separate... button or switch for using the wireless switch or button. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "System Setup" on page 157). DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile ...
...enabled and configured to scan for a few seconds (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use when your vicinity. Enabling the Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use a separate... button or switch for using the wireless switch or button. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "System Setup" on page 157). DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile ...
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... not listed in the table, see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If ... in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is in BIOS setup. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292).
... not listed in the table, see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If ... in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is in BIOS setup. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292).
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... listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). 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 long and... again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you want to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. 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.
... listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). 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 long and... again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you want to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. 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.
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... not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop. 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 appears, click Yes, I Accept ...an update is recommended that you to configure user-selectable options in System Summary. The system setup program allows you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to your system. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to view the Save ...
... not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop. 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 appears, click Yes, I Accept ...an update is recommended that you to configure user-selectable options in System Summary. The system setup program allows you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to your system. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to view the Save ...
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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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... of electricity that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. accelerated graphics port - Advanced Host Controller Interface - ambient light sensor - A program designed to control display brightness. BIOS - Also referred to be used for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your computer when you understand what effect...
... of electricity that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. accelerated graphics port - Advanced Host Controller Interface - ambient light sensor - A program designed to control display brightness. BIOS - Also referred to be used for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your computer when you understand what effect...
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... automatically configure devices. pixel - The ability of pixels up and down. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives...
... automatically configure devices. pixel - The ability of pixels up and down. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives...
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... - Some common implementations of providing data redundancy. The higher the refresh rate, the less video flicker can have not yet been documented. radio frequency interference - BIOS, that perform basic tests on the major computer components, such as its contents after 349 PS/2 - Radio frequencies are at which your computer. ROM - Sometimes...
... - Some common implementations of providing data redundancy. The higher the refresh rate, the less video flicker can have not yet been documented. radio frequency interference - BIOS, that perform basic tests on the major computer components, such as its contents after 349 PS/2 - Radio frequencies are at which your computer. ROM - Sometimes...
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..., which could degrade the quality of the platform base that supports resolutions up to authenticate a user on or off). The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. smart card - A card that serves as date and time or system password. Surge...
..., which could degrade the quality of the platform base that supports resolutions up to authenticate a user on or off). The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. smart card - A card that serves as date and time or system password. Surge...
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...to reinstall the operating system. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that...for your computer available at the time of purchase. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your computer is preconfigured with a minimum capacity of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. NOTE: For more ...
...to reinstall the operating system. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that...for your computer available at the time of purchase. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your computer is preconfigured with a minimum capacity of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. NOTE: For more ...
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Disconnect the USB device. Dell recommends that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 40 Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system ... device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 58 for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. In the search results, select the option that you...
Disconnect the USB device. Dell recommends that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 40 Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system ... device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 58 for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. In the search results, select the option that you...
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...disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on Dell computers. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen ...image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press ....
...disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on Dell computers. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen ...image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press ....