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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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... Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as ... as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support •...
... Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as ... as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support •...
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To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to exit the RAID BIOS. The Clear disk data prompt appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to the Array Disks field. and down your computer and ...try again. 4 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. Back up - The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in each disk you set up, use the arrow keys to...
To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to exit the RAID BIOS. The Clear disk data prompt appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to the Array Disks field. and down your computer and ...try again. 4 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. Back up - The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in each disk you set up, use the arrow keys to...
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... Advanced users can manually tune these options to change made to view version information for the system and installed drivers. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security... This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over...
... Advanced users can manually tune these options to change made to view version information for the system and installed drivers. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security... This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over...
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... that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. One battery is available. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Plug your computer power...
... that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. One battery is available. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Plug your computer power...
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.... The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether 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 or off, ...or in your computer is turned on page 157). The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to ...
.... The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether 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 or off, ...or in your computer is turned on page 157). The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to ...
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... properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. NOTICE - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. K E Y B O A R D F A I N T... E R R U P T - N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I T E P R O T E...
... properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. NOTICE - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. K E Y B O A R D F A I N T... E R R U P T - N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I T E P R O T E...
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When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System ... . If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to be bootable. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. The BIOS settings may need to boot and press . The computer boots to a USB device, the device must be updated for the...
When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System ... . If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to be bootable. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. The BIOS settings may need to boot and press . The computer boots to a USB device, the device must be updated for the...
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... an update is available or when replacing the system board. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on page 307 for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your system. See "Viewing System ...Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for more information. The File Download window appears. 5...
... an update is available or when replacing the system board. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on page 307 for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your system. See "Viewing System ...Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for more information. The File Download window appears. 5...
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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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... change them. A program (or utility) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to be platform- alternating current - ambient light sensor - BIOS - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which allows the storage...
... change them. A program (or utility) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to be platform- alternating current - ambient light sensor - BIOS - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which allows the storage...
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... PC Cards. The ability of the computer to the PCMCIA standard. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of the data path. POST - O optical drive - A removable I/O card adhering to automatically configure devices. PCI Express can transfer...
... PC Cards. The ability of the computer to the PCMCIA standard. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of the data path. POST - O optical drive - A removable I/O card adhering to automatically configure devices. PCI Express can transfer...
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... a physical CD or DVD. • It is generated at typical radio frequencies, in Hz, at the lower end of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz. BIOS, that cannot be deleted or written to by the computer. A type of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. pre-boot execution...
... a physical CD or DVD. • It is generated at typical radio frequencies, in Hz, at the lower end of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz. BIOS, that cannot be deleted or written to by the computer. A type of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. pre-boot execution...
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... network cable from the network connector during an electrical storm, from one file to another without converting it to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. The main circuit board in the computer. Enables Windows programs to the computer. surge protectors - The number of the file. super...
... network cable from the network connector during an electrical storm, from one file to another without converting it to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. The main circuit board in the computer. Enables Windows programs to the computer. surge protectors - The number of the file. super...
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... so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time follow the instructions on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 13 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Press the Power Button Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Set Up MicrosoftWindows Vista...
... so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time follow the instructions on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 13 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Press the Power Button Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Set Up MicrosoftWindows Vista...
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.... One beep - See the Service Manual on page 53). For additional safety best practice information, see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your computer. No RAM detected • Remove the memory modules, reinstall one module and restart the computer...Service Manual on page 53. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Using Support Tools" on page 33 or "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your problem using the ...
.... One beep - See the Service Manual on page 53). For additional safety best practice information, see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your computer. No RAM detected • Remove the memory modules, reinstall one module and restart the computer...Service Manual on page 53. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Using Support Tools" on page 33 or "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your problem using the ...
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.... • If available, install memory modules of the same type in your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 53). Video BIOS test failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on and connected to your data source (cable modem or network hub). • Re-establish your wireless router to the...
.... • If available, install memory modules of the same type in your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 53). Video BIOS test failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on and connected to your data source (cable modem or network hub). • Re-establish your wireless router to the...
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.... Your USB device needs more power for assistance. 35 A parameter out of them. A chip on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for it to connect the USB device, or if your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected.... NOTICE - Using Support Tools USB over current error - See the Service Manual on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. This feature can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure. No bootable partition on hard drive, the hard ...
.... Your USB device needs more power for assistance. 35 A parameter out of them. A chip on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for it to connect the USB device, or if your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected.... NOTICE - Using Support Tools USB over current error - See the Service Manual on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. This feature can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure. No bootable partition on hard drive, the hard ...
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... chipset Intel X58 + ICH10R QPI width link 20 lanes (16 data lanes, 4 CRC lanes) DRAM bus width 192 bits RAID support RAID 0 (striping) RAID 1 (mirroring) BIOS chip (NVRAM) 16 MB 57 Drives Internally accessible three 3.5-inch drive bays for SATA hard drives Memory Connectors Capacities Memory type six internallyaccessible DDR3 DIMM... DIMM; non-ECC memory only Specifications Memory Minimum 2 GB Maximum 24 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support...
... chipset Intel X58 + ICH10R QPI width link 20 lanes (16 data lanes, 4 CRC lanes) DRAM bus width 192 bits RAID support RAID 0 (striping) RAID 1 (mirroring) BIOS chip (NVRAM) 16 MB 57 Drives Internally accessible three 3.5-inch drive bays for SATA hard drives Memory Connectors Capacities Memory type six internallyaccessible DDR3 DIMM... DIMM; non-ECC memory only Specifications Memory Minimum 2 GB Maximum 24 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support...