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...81 Power Lights 81 Beep Codes 82 System Messages 84 Dell Diagnostics 86 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 86 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 86 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 87 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 87 Drivers 89 What Is a Driver 89 Identifying Drivers 90 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 90 Restoring Your Operating System 93 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . . 94 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 95 Using the Operating System Media 98 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 100...
...81 Power Lights 81 Beep Codes 82 System Messages 84 Dell Diagnostics 86 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 86 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 86 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 87 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 87 Drivers 89 What Is a Driver 89 Identifying Drivers 90 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 90 Restoring Your Operating System 93 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . . 94 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 95 Using the Operating System Media 98 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 100...
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... network. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector. On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on the back panel of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. 2 network adapter To attach your network or broadband device. If you use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to the network. 20 Setting Up and Using Your Computer A good connection exists between a 10/100 Mbps network...
... network. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector. On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on the back panel of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. 2 network adapter To attach your network or broadband device. If you use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to the network. 20 Setting Up and Using Your Computer A good connection exists between a 10/100 Mbps network...
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... computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: In Windows® XP, click Start→ Printers and Faxes→ Add a printer to 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. In Windows Vista™, click the Start start the Add Printer Wizard. → Network→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on...
... computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: In Windows® XP, click Start→ Printers and Faxes→ Add a printer to 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. In Windows Vista™, click the Start start the Add Printer Wizard. → Network→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on...
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... the optional DVI adapter to connect the cable. Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. If you are connecting a TV, you how to connect either monitor to the integrated video connector. Connecting Two Monitors CAUTION: Before you purchased a graphics card that have a VGA connector. To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check the media or card to determine the proper orientation for insertion. 2 Slide the media or card into the appropriate slot until...
... the optional DVI adapter to connect the cable. Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. If you are connecting a TV, you how to connect either monitor to the integrated video connector. Connecting Two Monitors CAUTION: Before you purchased a graphics card that have a VGA connector. To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check the media or card to determine the proper orientation for insertion. 2 Slide the media or card into the appropriate slot until...
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... Information Guide. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 150). Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you have to the manufacturer's instructions. If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures...
... Information Guide. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 150). Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you have to the manufacturer's instructions. If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures...
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... DISABLED - For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. There is enabled in the BIOS setup that your computer, see "Memory" on page 169. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Installing Memory" on page 113). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. If the FlexBay device is physically installed, but it is a FlexBay disable option in the BIOS setup...
... DISABLED - For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. There is enabled in the BIOS setup that your computer, see "Memory" on page 169. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Installing Memory" on page 113). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. If the FlexBay device is physically installed, but it is a FlexBay disable option in the BIOS setup...
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... that the monitor cable is connected to the card, rather than the video connector on . If the power light is turned on the system board. • If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T S - See "Power Lights" on page 174. If an optional video card is installed, check that the monitor is blinking, press a key on the setup diagram for troubleshooting procedures...
... that the monitor cable is connected to the card, rather than the video connector on . If the power light is turned on the system board. • If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T S - See "Power Lights" on page 174. If an optional video card is installed, check that the monitor is blinking, press a key on the setup diagram for troubleshooting procedures...
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... install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 90). NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to the device name. If you are an administrator on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device Manager. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device...
... install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 90). NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to the device name. If you are an administrator on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device Manager. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device...
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... Back Driver. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device Manager. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the prompts on page 93) to return your first time to use System Restore ("Restoring Your Operating System" on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and...
... Back Driver. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device Manager. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the prompts on page 93) to return your first time to use System Restore ("Restoring Your Operating System" on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and...
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... Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, that you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on your hard drive. 7 When the name of device for which the driver is being reinstalled, then click Properties. 5 Click Driver→ Update Driver→ Install from the Drivers and Utilities media to check Include this location in your hard drive, you are installing the driver. 4 Right-click the device for the new hardware...
... Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, that you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on your hard drive. 7 When the name of device for which the driver is being reinstalled, then click Properties. 5 Click Driver→ Update Driver→ Install from the Drivers and Utilities media to check Include this location in your hard drive, you are installing the driver. 4 Right-click the device for the new hardware...
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... an Operating System disc with your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns your operating system problem. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore does not resolve your operating system problem. • If you purchased the computer. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device Manager. If you are installing the driver. 4 Click Driver→ Update Driver→...
... an Operating System disc with your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns your operating system problem. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore does not resolve your operating system problem. • If you purchased the computer. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device Manager. If you are installing the driver. 4 Click Driver→ Update Driver→...
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... region from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on your hard drive. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are installed on the screen to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to complete the installation. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program...
... region from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on your hard drive. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are installed on the screen to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to complete the installation. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program...
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... screens in the Product Information Guide. The battery can do so by the manufacturer. CAUTION: A new battery can restore the correct settings in Step 9. 2 Follow the procedures in place. A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. Push until the insert is recommended that you begin any of the empty slot for the optical drive. Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you replace the drive panel...
... screens in the Product Information Guide. The battery can do so by the manufacturer. CAUTION: A new battery can restore the correct settings in Step 9. 2 Follow the procedures in place. A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. Push until the insert is recommended that you begin any of the empty slot for the optical drive. Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you replace the drive panel...
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... network device and then plug it into the computer. 8 Connect your computer and devices to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the old battery. Power Supply CAUTION: Before you recorded in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 9 Enter system setup (see "Replacing the Computer Cover...
... network device and then plug it into the computer. 8 Connect your computer and devices to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the old battery. Power Supply CAUTION: Before you recorded in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 9 Enter system setup (see "Replacing the Computer Cover...
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... Disk; Used to the removable devices connected. Disabled (Removable by default) Boot Other Device Enabled; Disabled (CD-ROM by default) Second Boot Device Removable; CDROM; Hard Disk; Full/Low Speed (High Speed by default) Onboard FDC Controller Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Onboard Audio Connector Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Onboard LAN Connector Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Third Boot Device Removable; The items displayed are dynamically updated according to set the device priority of hard drives. Legacy LAN; Disabled (Hard...
... Disk; Used to the removable devices connected. Disabled (Removable by default) Boot Other Device Enabled; Disabled (CD-ROM by default) Second Boot Device Removable; CDROM; Hard Disk; Full/Low Speed (High Speed by default) Onboard FDC Controller Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Onboard Audio Connector Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Onboard LAN Connector Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Third Boot Device Removable; The items displayed are dynamically updated according to set the device priority of hard drives. Legacy LAN; Disabled (Hard...
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... are booting to a USB floppy drive, you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to be bootable. To make sure that is bootable, check the device documentation. To make sure your device is to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the Dell Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are booting to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. Appendix 179 NOTE: To boot to the boot menu. Changing Boot...
... are booting to a USB floppy drive, you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to be bootable. To make sure that is bootable, check the device documentation. To make sure your device is to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the Dell Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are booting to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. Appendix 179 NOTE: To boot to the boot menu. Changing Boot...
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... disconnect the network cable from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. Smart cards can open its corresponding folder or file without converting it first. An icon that is on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you can be used to save energy. Also, you call Dell for customer service or technical support. The setup.exe or install.exe program...
... disconnect the network cable from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. Smart cards can open its corresponding folder or file without converting it first. An icon that is on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you can be used to save energy. Also, you call Dell for customer service or technical support. The setup.exe or install.exe program...
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... BIOS, such as the motherboard. Enables Windows programs to operate with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as an interface between user accounts and access to 1280 x 1024. Text editors do not change fonts, and so on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the computer. UMA - S-video TV-out - SXGA - A utility that supports...
... BIOS, such as the motherboard. Enables Windows programs to operate with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as an interface between user accounts and access to 1280 x 1024. Text editors do not change fonts, and so on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the computer. UMA - S-video TV-out - SXGA - A utility that supports...
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... also starts. uninterruptible power supply - universal serial bus - UTP - A video standard for your computer. Memory that describes how text and graphics are twisted to an unacceptable voltage level. A common type of cable used when the electrical power fails or drops to protect against interference. USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is turned on the system board (in computers with the monitor-for video cards and controllers...
... also starts. uninterruptible power supply - universal serial bus - UTP - A video standard for your computer. Memory that describes how text and graphics are twisted to an unacceptable voltage level. A common type of cable used when the electrical power fails or drops to protect against interference. USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is turned on the system board (in computers with the monitor-for video cards and controllers...
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... O operating system media, 98 reinstalling Windows Vista, 94 optical drive installing, 145, 147 problems, 61 removing, 143 P password clearing, 180 jumper, 180 PC Restore, 95 PCI cards installing, 116 removing, 121 phone numbers, 187 playing CDs and DVDs, 26 power button, 17 hibernate mode, 36, 38, 40 options, 37 options, advanced, 41 options, schemes, 37 plan, 40 problems, 74 standby mode, 35, 39 power light conditions, 74 power options properties, 37 Power Plan Properties, 40 printer cable, 24 connecting, 24 problems, 75 setting up, 24 USB, 24 problems battery...
... O operating system media, 98 reinstalling Windows Vista, 94 optical drive installing, 145, 147 problems, 61 removing, 143 P password clearing, 180 jumper, 180 PC Restore, 95 PCI cards installing, 116 removing, 121 phone numbers, 187 playing CDs and DVDs, 26 power button, 17 hibernate mode, 36, 38, 40 options, 37 options, advanced, 41 options, schemes, 37 plan, 40 problems, 74 standby mode, 35, 39 power light conditions, 74 power options properties, 37 Power Plan Properties, 40 printer cable, 24 connecting, 24 problems, 75 setting up, 24 USB, 24 problems battery...
