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... in Windows XP 35 Standby Mode 35 Hibernate Mode 36 Power Options Properties 37 Power Management Options in Windows Vista . . . . 38 Standby Mode 39 Hibernate Mode 40 Power Plan Properties 40 Enabling SpeedStep™ Technology 41 About RAID Configurations 42 RAID Level 1 Configuration 42 Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID 43 Configuring for...
... in Windows XP 35 Standby Mode 35 Hibernate Mode 36 Power Options Properties 37 Power Management Options in Windows Vista . . . . 38 Standby Mode 39 Hibernate Mode 40 Power Plan Properties 40 Enabling SpeedStep™ Technology 41 About RAID Configurations 42 RAID Level 1 Configuration 42 Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID 43 Configuring for...
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... system 68 A solid blue screen appears 68 Other software problems 69 Media Card Reader Problems 70 Memory Problems 71 Mouse Problems 72 Network Problems 73 Power Problems 74 Printer Problems 75 Scanner Problems 76 Sound and Speaker Problems 77 No sound from speakers 77 No sound from headphones 78 Contents 5
... system 68 A solid blue screen appears 68 Other software problems 69 Media Card Reader Problems 70 Memory Problems 71 Mouse Problems 72 Network Problems 73 Power Problems 74 Printer Problems 75 Scanner Problems 76 Sound and Speaker Problems 77 No sound from speakers 77 No sound from headphones 78 Contents 5
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...80 4 Troubleshooting Tools 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 ...
...80 4 Troubleshooting Tools 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 ...
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... Off Your Computer 102 Before Working Inside Your Computer 102 Removing the Computer Cover 103 Inside View of Your Computer 105 System Board Components 106 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . 108 Memory 111 Memory Installation Guidelines 112 Installing Memory 113 Removing Memory 115 Cards 115 PCI and PCI Express Cards...
... Off Your Computer 102 Before Working Inside Your Computer 102 Removing the Computer Cover 103 Inside View of Your Computer 105 System Board Components 106 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . 108 Memory 111 Memory Installation Guidelines 112 Installing Memory 113 Removing Memory 115 Cards 115 PCI and PCI Express Cards...
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Battery 150 Replacing the Battery 150 Power Supply 151 Replacing the Power Supply 152 I/O Panel 153 Removing the I/O Panel 154 Installing the I/O Panel 155 Processor Fan 155 Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly 156 Installing the ...
Battery 150 Replacing the Battery 150 Power Supply 151 Replacing the Power Supply 152 I/O Panel 153 Removing the I/O Panel 154 Installing the I/O Panel 155 Processor Fan 155 Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly 156 Installing the ...
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The light in the center of this button indicates power state. See "Controls and Lights" on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17 NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn on when a device such as a CD player is on page 172 for more information. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. The drive activity light is operating. The light might also be on the computer. 13 power button, power light 14 drive activity light Press the power button to turn off the computer.
The light in the center of this button indicates power state. See "Controls and Lights" on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17 NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn on when a device such as a CD player is on page 172 for more information. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. The drive activity light is operating. The light might also be on the computer. 13 power button, power light 14 drive activity light Press the power button to turn off the computer.
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Indicates power availability for more information. 18 Setting Up and Using Your Computer See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 20 for power supply. Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. Used to select voltage rating. Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 7 4 6 5 1 power connector 2 voltage selector switch 3 power supply LED 4 back panel connectors Insert the power cable.
Indicates power availability for more information. 18 Setting Up and Using Your Computer See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 20 for power supply. Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. Used to select voltage rating. Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 7 4 6 5 1 power connector 2 voltage selector switch 3 power supply LED 4 back panel connectors Insert the power cable.
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Changing the Display Settings 1 After you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to support.dell.com. For information on your computer loses power while in standby mode, it may vary according to your graphics card, go to the entire computer. The Microsoft® ...was in prior to security and networking appear in Windows XP Home Edition. When a Windows XP Professional computer is on the computer. Power Management Options in prior to activate the standby and hibernate modes may lose data. NOTE: The procedures to entering standby mode. When the...
Changing the Display Settings 1 After you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to support.dell.com. For information on your computer loses power while in standby mode, it may vary according to your graphics card, go to the entire computer. The Microsoft® ...was in prior to security and networking appear in Windows XP Home Edition. When a Windows XP Professional computer is on the computer. Power Management Options in prior to activate the standby and hibernate modes may lose data. NOTE: The procedures to entering standby mode. When the...
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Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you. To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click Start→...; Control Panel→ Pick a category→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 3 Define your ...
Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you. To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click Start→...; Control Panel→ Pick a category→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 3 Define your ...
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...1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Pick a category→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 3 Define your computer is a portable computer that you want your home or office computer to be locked up. Each scheme has different... If your computer is called a scheme. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 37 The Power schemes drop-down menu. Power Options Properties Define your standby mode settings, hibernate mode settings, and other power settings in the fields below the scheme name. If you want to select one of the...
...1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Pick a category→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 3 Define your computer is a portable computer that you want your home or office computer to be locked up. Each scheme has different... If your computer is called a scheme. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 37 The Power schemes drop-down menu. Power Options Properties Define your standby mode settings, hibernate mode settings, and other power settings in the fields below the scheme name. If you want to select one of the...
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...-out from the displayed list. To program these functions, click an option from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to reduce power even further. 38 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: • Place the... to prompt you for a scheme, click the drop-down menu in Windows Vista The Windows Vista™ power management features are not using it. Additional Information For more information on power management options: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Performance and maintenance. 2 In the Performance and...
...-out from the displayed list. To program these functions, click an option from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to reduce power even further. 38 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: • Place the... to prompt you for a scheme, click the drop-down menu in Windows Vista The Windows Vista™ power management features are not using it. Additional Information For more information on power management options: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Performance and maintenance. 2 In the Performance and...
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...8594; System and Maintenance. 2 Under System and Maintenance, click Power Options. Standby mode conserves power by storing it to the hard drive. The top option, Dell Recommended, is the currently active plan.To display additional power plans, click the arrow at the bottom of our customers. ... settings for the majority of the list. Windows Vista has three main default power management modes: • Balanced • Power Saver • High Performance Dell has added a fourth, Dell-Recommended mode that sets power management to the same state you left it may lose data. this saves...
...8594; System and Maintenance. 2 Under System and Maintenance, click Power Options. Standby mode conserves power by storing it to the hard drive. The top option, Dell Recommended, is the currently active plan.To display additional power plans, click the arrow at the bottom of our customers. ... settings for the majority of the list. Windows Vista has three main default power management modes: • Balanced • Power Saver • High Performance Dell has added a fourth, Dell-Recommended mode that sets power management to the same state you left it may lose data. this saves...
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...computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the right) beside the lock icon. 2 Select Hibernate from hibernate mode, press the power button. To exit from the list. To activate hibernate mode immediately (if available): 1 Click Start and click the arrow (pointing to the...key on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it was in the Power Plan Properties window. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows Vista recreates the hibernate file ...
...computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the right) beside the lock icon. 2 Select Hibernate from hibernate mode, press the power button. To exit from the list. To activate hibernate mode immediately (if available): 1 Click Start and click the arrow (pointing to the...key on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it was in the Power Plan Properties window. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows Vista recreates the hibernate file ...
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..., leave the settings at hand. Windows Vista automatically sets Intel Speedstep technologies in the Dell Recommended, Balanced, and Power Saver power plans. To access the advanced settings: 1 Choose the Power Plan you want to still be saved. It is designed to change. 2 Click Change... Plan Settings from just below the plan name. 3 Click Change Advanced Power Settings. Enabling SpeedStep™ Technology SpeedStep technology controls your computer's processor performance automatically, dynamically adjusting the operating frequency and voltage...
..., leave the settings at hand. Windows Vista automatically sets Intel Speedstep technologies in the Dell Recommended, Balanced, and Power Saver power plans. To access the advanced settings: 1 Choose the Power Plan you want to still be saved. It is designed to change. 2 Click Change... Plan Settings from just below the plan name. 3 Click Change Advanced Power Settings. Enabling SpeedStep™ Technology SpeedStep technology controls your computer's processor performance automatically, dynamically adjusting the operating frequency and voltage...
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See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on power management modes Solving Problems 61 Try closing all DVD drives. Problems writing to the CD/DVD-RW. The CD/DVD-RW drive must receive a steady ... up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. • Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked. See "Power Management Options in Windows XP" on page 35 or search for information on page 77. If the stream is normal and may cause noise, which...
See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on power management modes Solving Problems 61 Try closing all DVD drives. Problems writing to the CD/DVD-RW. The CD/DVD-RW drive must receive a steady ... up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. • Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked. See "Power Management Options in Windows XP" on page 35 or search for information on page 77. If the stream is normal and may cause noise, which...
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A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that the power cable is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. Solving Problems 67 Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to ... Guide. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to the electrical outlet. The computer does not start up Ensure that is firmly connected to the computer and to 10...
A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that the power cable is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. Solving Problems 67 Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to ... Guide. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to the electrical outlet. The computer does not start up Ensure that is firmly connected to the computer and to 10...
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... unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. 68 Solving Problems Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that...
... unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. 68 Solving Problems Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that...
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...standby mode. The computer is either turned off or is in the Product Information Guide. See "Power Lights" on . Power problem or internal device malfunction. • Ensure that the 12-volt power connector (12V) is securely connected to the system board (see "Memory" on page 111). &#...computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on page 106). The computer is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then ...
...standby mode. The computer is either turned off or is in the Product Information Guide. See "Power Lights" on . Power problem or internal device malfunction. • Ensure that the 12-volt power connector (12V) is securely connected to the system board (see "Memory" on page 111). &#...computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on page 106). The computer is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then ...
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...begin any of interference are securely connected to the printer and the computer (see "Setting Up a Printer" on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. ... documentation for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices on page 24). E L I M I N A T E I N T E R F E R E N C E -
...begin any of interference are securely connected to the printer and the computer (see "Setting Up a Printer" on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. ... documentation for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices on page 24). E L I M I N A T E I N T E R F E R E N C E -
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...firmly press the button to the card, rather than the video connector on page 81. NOTE: See the monitor documentation for your computer. See "Power Lights" on the system board. • If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information... BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - If an optional video card is installed, check that the graphics cable is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. If the power light is connected to ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the keyboard or...
...firmly press the button to the card, rather than the video connector on page 81. NOTE: See the monitor documentation for your computer. See "Power Lights" on the system board. • If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information... BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - If an optional video card is installed, check that the graphics cable is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. If the power light is connected to ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the keyboard or...
