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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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...: Although your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. 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... • 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...
...: Although your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. 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... • 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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.... 9 To review the details of drives supported in the RAID array. NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to exit the RAID BIOS. The Array Detail window appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to the Free Disks field... to the RAID Mode field. The Define a New Array window appears. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. Back up -
.... 9 To review the details of drives supported in the RAID array. NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to exit the RAID BIOS. The Array Detail window appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to the Free Disks field... to the RAID Mode field. The Define a New Array window appears. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. Back up -
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... used . 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. Changes to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available ... NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to change made to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to be saved to profiles to monitor, track and log performance ...
... used . 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. Changes to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available ... NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to change made to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to be saved to profiles to monitor, track and log performance ...
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... all times. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to...
... all times. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to...
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...for wireless networks in the documentation for use when 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 page 307...) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must...
...for wireless networks in the documentation for use when 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 page 307...) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must...
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A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. F L A S H P A R T W R I L A B L E M E M O R Y - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307). The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. ... 337 for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D F A I O N - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. System Messages for assistance). AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE...
A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. F L A S H P A R T W R I L A B L E M E M O R Y - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307). The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. ... 337 for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D F A I O N - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. System Messages for assistance). AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE...
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... time you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is bootable, check the device documentation. NOTE: To boot to the selected device. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the... want to boot and press . The computer boots to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then ...
... time you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is bootable, check the device documentation. NOTE: To boot to the selected device. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the... want to boot and press . The computer boots to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then ...
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...computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for 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 this Agreement. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your...an update is available or when replacing the system board. The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this program. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 Click Accessories→ System Tools → System Information...
...computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for 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 this Agreement. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your...an update is available or when replacing the system board. The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this program. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 Click Accessories→ System Tools → System Information...
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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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... length of time (minutes or hours) that serves as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. ACPI - ambient light sensor - antivirus software - BIOS - alternating current - AHCI - ASF - basic input/output system - accelerated graphics port - An interface for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included...
... length of time (minutes or hours) that serves as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. ACPI - ambient light sensor - antivirus software - BIOS - alternating current - AHCI - ASF - basic input/output system - accelerated graphics port - An interface for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included...
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..., DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. 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. power-on a display screen. Example of the computer to it. PC...
..., DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. 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. power-on a display screen. Example of the computer to it. PC...
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BIOS, that perform basic tests on a network in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to specific individuals. processor - A type of providing data redundancy. A ...
BIOS, that perform basic tests on a network in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to specific individuals. processor - A type of providing data redundancy. A ...
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... a processor and a memory chip. Prevent voltage spikes, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. A utility that serves as those that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. System setup allows you understand what effect the...
... a processor and a memory chip. Prevent voltage spikes, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. A utility that serves as those that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. System setup allows you understand what effect the...
Setup Guide
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..., setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: It is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up Ubuntu To set up Ubuntu for the first time,... follow the instructions on the screen. 13 Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and ...
..., setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: It is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up Ubuntu To set up Ubuntu for the first time,... follow the instructions on the screen. 13 Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and ...
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... installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 40 or "Contacting Dell" on page 62). Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or... Possible motherboard failure Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure 33 BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer.
... installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 40 or "Contacting Dell" on page 62). Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or... Possible motherboard failure Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure 33 BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer.
Comprehensive Specifications
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... Memory type Memory configurations possible Computer Information System chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width RAID support (internal SATA drives only) BIOS chip (NVRAM) Memory speed upto 4 MB upto 6 MB upto 8 MB four internally-accessible DDR3 DIMM sockets 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB 1066-MHz or 1333-MHz...
... Memory type Memory configurations possible Computer Information System chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width RAID support (internal SATA drives only) BIOS chip (NVRAM) Memory speed upto 4 MB upto 6 MB upto 8 MB four internally-accessible DDR3 DIMM sockets 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB 1066-MHz or 1333-MHz...