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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 184 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 184 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.
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..." on page 113) to ensure that you are not using to see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 169. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that appears only when the FlexBay device is enabled in... page 86). If the FlexBay device is physically installed, but it is not running, check to see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 113). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are ...memory supported by your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if it is installed. For more information about the type of the procedures...
..." on page 113) to ensure that you are not using to see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 169. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that appears only when the FlexBay device is enabled in... page 86). If the FlexBay device is physically installed, but it is not running, check to see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 113). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are ...memory supported by your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if it is installed. For more information about the type of the procedures...
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... cable connection information. • Ensure that the speakers are connected as shown on page 174. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - See "System Setup" on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS...
... cable connection information. • Ensure that the speakers are connected as shown on page 174. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - See "System Setup" on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS...
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... normal for monitor cable connectors to ensure that the electrical outlet is connected as a lamp. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I C A L O U T L E T - ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - If an optional video card is installed, check that the graphics cable is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on...
... normal for monitor cable connectors to ensure that the electrical outlet is connected as a lamp. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I C A L O U T L E T - ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - If an optional video card is installed, check that the graphics cable is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on...
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...Installing Memory" on page 113). Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum failure. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell. 4 RAM Read/Write failure Ensure that you are installing are If you have...a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 6 Video BIOS Test Failure Contact Dell. 7 CPU cache test failure Contact Dell. Verify that the memory modules that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements ...
...Installing Memory" on page 113). Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum failure. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell. 4 RAM Read/Write failure Ensure that you are installing are If you have...a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 6 Video BIOS Test Failure Contact Dell. 7 CPU cache test failure Contact Dell. Verify that the memory modules that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements ...
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... S K E R R O R - S YS T E M D I S K O R D I N T E R R U P T - Replace the floppy disk with one that the boot sequence information is in the BIOS setup. U S B O V E R C U R R E N T E R R O R - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR MAY NOT INDICATE A POTENTIAL HARD DRIVE PROBLEM. - No bootable partition on the system ...floppy disk from drive A and restart the computer. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I S K E T T E - See "Contacting Dell" on page 174. N O T A B O O T D I L A B L E - Use external power source for assistance. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT...
... S K E R R O R - S YS T E M D I S K O R D I N T E R R U P T - Replace the floppy disk with one that the boot sequence information is in the BIOS setup. U S B O V E R C U R R E N T E R R O R - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR MAY NOT INDICATE A POTENTIAL HARD DRIVE PROBLEM. - No bootable partition on the system ...floppy disk from drive A and restart the computer. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I S K E T T E - See "Contacting Dell" on page 174. N O T A B O O T D I L A B L E - Use external power source for assistance. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT...
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... Small flat-blade screwdriver • Small Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS executable update program on page 102. • You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaceable by performing the removal procedure...performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 102 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com Removing and Installing Parts 101 Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: Some of the parts described in this document may...
... Small flat-blade screwdriver • Small Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS executable update program on page 102. • You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaceable by performing the removal procedure...performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 102 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com Removing and Installing Parts 101 Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: Some of the parts described in this document may...
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Computer Information Chipset RAID Support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC ICH9 and Intel G33 RAID 1 (Mirroring) seven 24 16 Mb Integrated network interface capable of the Intel Core 2 Quad processor, your system ...
Computer Information Chipset RAID Support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC ICH9 and Intel G33 RAID 1 (Mirroring) seven 24 16 Mb Integrated network interface capable of the Intel Core 2 Quad processor, your system ...
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... of all the SATA devices. SATA-5). All; Disabled (Enabled by default) • Core Multi-Processing-Enabled; SATA-3; Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature • Limit CPUID Value-Enabled; System Info BIOS Info Shows the BIOS version number and date information. Date (mm:dd:yy) SATA Info Displays the SATA drives integrated in this section...
... of all the SATA devices. SATA-5). All; Disabled (Enabled by default) • Core Multi-Processing-Enabled; SATA-3; Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature • Limit CPUID Value-Enabled; System Info BIOS Info Shows the BIOS version number and date information. Date (mm:dd:yy) SATA Info Displays the SATA drives integrated in this section...
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The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the boot menu. If you see page 174). 1 If you are booting to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the Dell Drivers and Utilities media, but you are booting... feature to restart your device is to it. 4 At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the screen, press . You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) 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 wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the boot menu. If you see page 174). 1 If you are booting to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the Dell Drivers and Utilities media, but you are booting... feature to restart your device is to it. 4 At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the screen, press . You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press .
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...Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to disk, and then click OK. The file downloads to 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 ...board. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this section, follow the on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
...Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to disk, and then click OK. The file downloads to 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 ...board. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this section, follow the on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
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.... The form of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. accelerated graphics port - ambient light sensor - A standard to an electrical outlet. BIOS - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to define a mechanism for video-related tasks.
.... The form of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. accelerated graphics port - ambient light sensor - A standard to an electrical outlet. BIOS - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to define a mechanism for video-related tasks.
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...(central processing unit). PS/2 - Some common implementations of providing data redundancy. RAM - A text file included with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up and down your computer. Typically, readme files... and data. PCMCIA - Plug-and-Play - POST - Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of pixels across by the BIOS, that boosts the data transfer rate between two devices through the processor as memory, hard drives, and video. Sometimes the processor ...
...(central processing unit). PS/2 - Some common implementations of providing data redundancy. RAM - A text file included with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up and down your computer. Typically, readme files... and data. PCMCIA - Plug-and-Play - POST - Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of pixels across by the BIOS, that boosts the data transfer rate between two devices through the processor as memory, hard drives, and video. Sometimes the processor ...
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... that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. A connector used to 1280 x 1024. super-extended graphics array - System setup allows you understand what effect the...
... that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. A connector used to 1280 x 1024. super-extended graphics array - System setup allows you understand what effect the...
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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, 117 PCI, 116 removing PCI, 121 slots, ..., 181 computer beep codes, 82 components inside, 105 crashes, 66-68 inside view, 105 stops responding, 66-67 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...
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, 117 PCI, 116 removing PCI, 121 slots, ..., 181 computer beep codes, 82 components inside, 105 crashes, 66-68 inside view, 105 stops responding, 66-67 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...