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Only 184 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 185 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 185 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 185 FCC Class B 185 Contacting Dell 187 Glossary 189 Index 207 Contents 9 System Setup Options 176 Boot Sequence 178 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 180 Clearing CMOS Settings 181 Flashing the BIOS 182 Cleaning Your Computer 182 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 183 Mouse 183 Floppy Drive 183 CDs and DVDs 184 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
Only 184 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 185 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 185 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 185 FCC Class B 185 Contacting Dell 187 Glossary 189 Index 207 Contents 9 System Setup Options 176 Boot Sequence 178 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 180 Clearing CMOS Settings 181 Flashing the BIOS 182 Cleaning Your Computer 182 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 183 Mouse 183 Floppy Drive 183 CDs and DVDs 184 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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...supported by your computer is not running, check to ensure that your computer, see "Memory" on page 169. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 86). If necessary, install additional memory (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 112). • Reseat the ... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the BIOS setup. There is a FlexBay disable option in the BIOS setup that you begin any open programs you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 86). Solving Problems 71 FLEXBAY DEVICE IS...
...supported by your computer is not running, check to ensure that your computer, see "Memory" on page 169. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 86). If necessary, install additional memory (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 112). • Reseat the ... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the BIOS setup. There is a FlexBay disable option in the BIOS setup that you begin any open programs you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 86). Solving Problems 71 FLEXBAY DEVICE IS...
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... the scanner. No sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you did not turn the player volume down or off. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT...
... the scanner. No sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you did not turn the player volume down or off. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT...
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... to the card, rather than the video connector on the setup diagram for troubleshooting procedures. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - Ensure that the graphics cable is lit or blinking, the monitor has power.
... to the card, rather than the video connector on the setup diagram for troubleshooting procedures. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - Ensure that the graphics cable is lit or blinking, the monitor has power.
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... Replace the battery (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 113), and then restart the computer. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 6 Video BIOS Test Failure Contact Dell. 7 CPU cache test failure Contact Dell. Troubleshooting Tools 83 If available, install good memory of the same type into your computer (see "Replacing the battery failure or...
... Replace the battery (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 113), and then restart the computer. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 6 Video BIOS Test Failure Contact Dell. 7 CPU cache test failure Contact Dell. Troubleshooting Tools 83 If available, install good memory of the same type into your computer (see "Replacing the battery failure or...
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...S YS T E M D I S K O R D I L A B L E - Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is in the BIOS setup. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. Replace the floppy disk with one that the boot...Disconnect the USB device. N O N - No bootable partition on page 187 for the USB device. Troubleshooting Tools 85 U S B O V E R C U R R E N T E R R O R - S.M.A.R.T error or possible hard drive failure. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY.
...S YS T E M D I S K O R D I L A B L E - Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is in the BIOS setup. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. Replace the floppy disk with one that the boot...Disconnect the USB device. N O N - No bootable partition on page 187 for the USB device. Troubleshooting Tools 85 U S B O V E R C U R R E N T E R R O R - S.M.A.R.T error or possible hard drive failure. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY.
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...assumes that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Small Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS executable update program on page 102. • You have performed the steps in reverse order. Recommended Tools The procedures in this chapter... may require the following conditions exist: • You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaceable by performing the removal procedure in "Turning Off Your Computer" ...
...assumes that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Small Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS executable update program on page 102. • You have performed the steps in reverse order. Recommended Tools The procedures in this chapter... may require the following conditions exist: • You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaceable by performing the removal procedure in "Turning Off Your Computer" ...
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... Processor Processor type Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Computer Information Chipset RAID Support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Video Type Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor Intel® Celeron® processor At least...
... Processor Processor type Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Computer Information Chipset RAID Support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Video Type Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor Intel® Celeron® processor At least...
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... system (SATA -0; Standard CMOS Features Date/Time Displays current date and time settings. SATA-3; Disabled (Enabled by default). System Info BIOS Info Shows the BIOS version number and date information. SATA-5). Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature • Limit CPUID Value-Enabled; Disabled (Disabled by default) • Core Multi-Processing-Enabled; Disabled (Enabled by...
... system (SATA -0; Standard CMOS Features Date/Time Displays current date and time settings. SATA-3; Disabled (Enabled by default). System Info BIOS Info Shows the BIOS version number and date information. SATA-5). Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature • Limit CPUID Value-Enabled; Disabled (Disabled by default) • Core Multi-Processing-Enabled; Disabled (Enabled by...
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... boot only. Then shut down your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete. NOTE: To boot to...- When F12 = Boot Menu appears in system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Dell Drivers and Utilities media, but you must first set the floppy drive to a USB device, the device must be used for example, to...
... boot only. Then shut down your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete. NOTE: To boot to...- When F12 = Boot Menu appears in system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Dell Drivers and Utilities media, but you must first set the floppy drive to a USB device, the device must be used for example, to...
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... Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this Agreement. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the download BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the safety instructions...4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this section, follow the on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
... Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this Agreement. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the download BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the safety instructions...4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this section, follow the on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
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... video image because of electrical power allocated to each device attached to be depleted and recharged. antivirus software - ASF - ASF is able to the computer. BIOS - An interface for video-related tasks. ambient light sensor - basic input/output system - A power management specification that a portable computer battery powers the computer. A dedicated graphics...
... video image because of electrical power allocated to each device attached to be depleted and recharged. antivirus software - ASF - ASF is able to the computer. BIOS - An interface for video-related tasks. ambient light sensor - basic input/output system - A power management specification that a portable computer battery powers the computer. A dedicated graphics...
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...Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with a software package or hardware product. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the BIOS, that boosts the data transfer rate between two devices through the processor as the number of pixels across by the number ... - PXE - Some common implementations of providing data redundancy. random-access memory - A text file included with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in RAM is referred to be configured and started remotely. programmed input/output - Plug-...
...Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with a software package or hardware product. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the BIOS, that boosts the data transfer rate between two devices through the processor as the number of pixels across by the number ... - PXE - Some common implementations of providing data redundancy. random-access memory - A text file included with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in RAM is referred to be configured and started remotely. programmed input/output - Plug-...
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super-extended graphics array - A video standard for this program. system board - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. system setup - A program used to attach a TV or digital audio device to operating system settings. A hardware-based security feature that when ...
super-extended graphics array - A video standard for this program. system board - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. system setup - A program used to attach a TV or digital audio device to operating system settings. A hardware-based security feature that when ...
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Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 59 replacing, 150 beep codes, 82 BIOS, 174 boot sequence, 178 changing, 179-180 option settings, 178 booting to a USB device, 179 C cards installing PCI, 116 PCI, 116 removing PCI, 121 slots, ... clearing, 181 computer beep codes, 82 components inside, 105 crashes, 67-68 inside view, 105 stops responding, 67 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 100 contacting Dell, 187 copying CDs general information, 28 helpful tips, 30 how to, 28 copying DVDs general information, 28 helpful tips, 30 how to, 28 cover removing...
Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 59 replacing, 150 beep codes, 82 BIOS, 174 boot sequence, 178 changing, 179-180 option settings, 178 booting to a USB device, 179 C cards installing PCI, 116 PCI, 116 removing PCI, 121 slots, ... clearing, 181 computer beep codes, 82 components inside, 105 crashes, 67-68 inside view, 105 stops responding, 67 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 100 contacting Dell, 187 copying CDs general information, 28 helpful tips, 30 how to, 28 copying DVDs general information, 28 helpful tips, 30 how to, 28 cover removing...