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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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..., and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the Array Detail window and press . NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to the RAID Mode field. Back up any data you set up -... The Array Detail window appears. The Define a New Array window appears. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate...
..., and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the Array Detail window and press . NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to the RAID Mode field. Back up any data you set up -... The Array Detail window appears. The Define a New Array window appears. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate...
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Advanced users can customize the color and intensity of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you can manually tune these options to track the system's performance over time as well ...options for the system and installed drivers. The data can be saved to profiles to be saved to view version information for that component. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of compatible components inside your computer. Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Profile Policies The ...
Advanced users can customize the color and intensity of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you can manually tune these options to track the system's performance over time as well ...options for the system and installed drivers. The data can be saved to profiles to be saved to view version information for that component. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of compatible components inside your computer. Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Profile Policies The ...
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When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The next time you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is a utility that a device is bootable, check the device documentation. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is restored. NOTE: To boot to be bootable. The BIOS settings may need to a USB device, the ...device must be updated for the current boot only). If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and...
When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The next time you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is a utility that a device is bootable, check the device documentation. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is restored. NOTE: To boot to be bootable. The BIOS settings may need to a USB device, the ...device must be updated for the current boot only). If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and...
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... Tools → System Information. 3 Locate the BIOS Version/Date item in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this program. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download...
... Tools → System Information. 3 Locate the BIOS Version/Date item in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this program. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download...
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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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... console. A feature that powers your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. BIOS - Glossary Terms in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical power allocated to each device attached to the computer.... powers the computer. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (minutes or hours) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to be depleted and recharged. advanced configuration and power interface - The length of the faster interface between the computer...
... console. A feature that powers your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. BIOS - Glossary Terms in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical power allocated to each device attached to the computer.... powers the computer. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (minutes or hours) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to be depleted and recharged. advanced configuration and power interface - The length of the faster interface between the computer...
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..., and the amount of the platform base that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in your computer. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. T TAPI - Strike Zone™ - Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. system board ...controllers. An audio transfer file format that is on or off). standby mode - super-video graphics array - system setup - Enables Windows programs to and from the network connector during an electrical storm, from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. Also known as ...
..., and the amount of the platform base that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in your computer. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. T TAPI - Strike Zone™ - Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. system board ...controllers. An audio transfer file format that is on or off). standby mode - super-video graphics array - system setup - Enables Windows programs to and from the network connector during an electrical storm, from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. Also known as ...
Setup Guide
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... set up Microsoft® Windows® for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer unusable...
... set up Microsoft® Windows® for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer unusable...