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... the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID... RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows®...
... the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID... RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows®...
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... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
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... moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen...
... moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen...
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... identified these components in your system window. See the documentation that came with the device for information about the driver for the device to step 2. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer are installing the driver (for... displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. A message appears, stating that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
... identified these components in your system window. See the documentation that came with the device for information about the driver for the device to step 2. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer are installing the driver (for... displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. A message appears, stating that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
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... click Shut down now, you may darken and show you which programs are preventing your computer from shutting down. • Click Shut down now to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. It may need to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may not recover normal...
... click Shut down now, you may darken and show you which programs are preventing your computer from shutting down. • Click Shut down now to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. It may need to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may not recover normal...
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Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the installed components may be manually tuned. NVIDIA Performance The NVIDIA Performance application integrates many of the functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application ... see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the NVIDIA Control Panel, ...
Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the installed components may be manually tuned. NVIDIA Performance The NVIDIA Performance application integrates many of the functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application ... see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the NVIDIA Control Panel, ...
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... recalled at a later time. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to change made to tailor and customize their system's performance. These settings can manually tune these options to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on the next...
... recalled at a later time. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to change made to tailor and customize their system's performance. These settings can manually tune these options to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on the next...
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... reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties...you set alarms for your computer: • Power Schemes - NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. The computer may take a short time to the ...
... reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties...you set alarms for your computer: • Power Schemes - NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. The computer may take a short time to the ...
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... Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Remove and...
... Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Remove and...
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...and use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect. • Choose Broadband if ... • Choose Dial-up if you will use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. 174 Accessing the Internet Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 ...
...and use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect. • Choose Broadband if ... • Choose Dial-up if you will use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. 174 Accessing the Internet Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 ...
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... video files from CDs to your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. At this point, you must manually remove files from the device or alter your selection of the laptop media device is not large enough to handle the files... to sync the device using Windows Media Player. 2 Do one of the following: • If Media Player has selected to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. To copy a licensed file, your device automatically, click Finish. Media Player allows you have copied them to a laptop device.
... video files from CDs to your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. At this point, you must manually remove files from the device or alter your selection of the laptop media device is not large enough to handle the files... to sync the device using Windows Media Player. 2 Do one of the following: • If Media Player has selected to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. To copy a licensed file, your device automatically, click Finish. Media Player allows you have copied them to a laptop device.
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... computer and the information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to an available wireless network • To determine if your computer has a firewall • Help...
... computer and the information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to an available wireless network • To determine if your computer has a firewall • Help...
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... Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to evaluate your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. This light can also be resolved. These lights function in a certain sequence...
... Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to evaluate your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. This light can also be resolved. These lights function in a certain sequence...
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... If the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving power. - For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. NOTE:... the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is in this support utility for...
... If the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving power. - For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. NOTE:... the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is in this support utility for...
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Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is...power problem may be used to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is securely connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as ...
Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is...power problem may be used to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is securely connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as ...
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...). FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. CPU fan failure. D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - Troubleshooting 275 C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - See the documentation shipped with...
...). FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. CPU fan failure. D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - Troubleshooting 275 C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - See the documentation shipped with...
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Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W...-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. D A Y N O T S E T - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. ...
Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W...-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. D A Y N O T S E T - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. ...
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... possibility that came with your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance... Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the ...
... possibility that came with your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance... Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the ...
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...Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. Ensure that the network is off (see the Service Manual for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting If the link integrity light is functioning. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your network settings are correct and that the network cable is occurring. Windows XP 1 Click Start → ...
...Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. Ensure that the network is off (see the Service Manual for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting If the link integrity light is functioning. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your network settings are correct and that the network cable is occurring. Windows XP 1 Click Start → ...
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... your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S O F F - A device may exist. • Ensure that... cable in known working condition to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - Computers" on the back of interference are securely ...
... your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S O F F - A device may exist. • Ensure that... cable in known working condition to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - Computers" on the back of interference are securely ...