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Hyper-Threading 27 About Your RAID Configuration 28 RAID Level 0 Configuration 28 RAID Level 1 Configuration 29 Configuring Your Computer for RAID 29 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® RAID Option ROM Utility 30 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® Application Accelerator 32 Understanding Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional 35 Using Intel® ...43 A program crashes repeatedly 43 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 44 A solid blue screen appears 44 Other software problems 44 Memory Problems 45 Mouse Problems 45 4 Contents
Hyper-Threading 27 About Your RAID Configuration 28 RAID Level 0 Configuration 28 RAID Level 1 Configuration 29 Configuring Your Computer for RAID 29 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® RAID Option ROM Utility 30 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® Application Accelerator 32 Understanding Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional 35 Using Intel® ...43 A program crashes repeatedly 43 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 44 A solid blue screen appears 44 Other software problems 44 Memory Problems 45 Mouse Problems 45 4 Contents
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.... 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to view the appropriate support site. • Community - The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Service call and order status, warranty...repair information • Service and support - Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your configuration. DSS is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, ...
.... 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to view the appropriate support site. • Community - The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Service call and order status, warranty...repair information • Service and support - Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your configuration. DSS is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, ...
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... restart the computer. No memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 72). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126...
... restart the computer. No memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 72). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126...
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... all devices attached to your computer. Dell ships your computer to you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 Close the test screen to return to install drivers if you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the ...or install a new device Troubleshooting Tools 57 Describes the test and may need to the Main Menu screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver is a program that controls a device ...
... all devices attached to your computer. Dell ships your computer to you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 Close the test screen to return to install drivers if you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the ...or install a new device Troubleshooting Tools 57 Describes the test and may need to the Main Menu screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver is a program that controls a device ...
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..., see "Specifications." See the label in the other connectors. • While installing memory modules, ensure that you install mixed pairs of matched memory size, speed, and technology. The recommended memory configurations are not installed in matched pairs, the computer will continue to the processor, before ... type of the module to determine the module's capacity. Memory Overview • Memory modules should be installed in pairs of DDR2 400-MHz (PC2-3200), DDR2 533-MHz (PC2-4300) and DDR2 667-MHz (PC2-5300) memory, the modules function at the slowest speed installed. •...
..., see "Specifications." See the label in the other connectors. • While installing memory modules, ensure that you install mixed pairs of matched memory size, speed, and technology. The recommended memory configurations are not installed in matched pairs, the computer will continue to the processor, before ... type of the module to determine the module's capacity. Memory Overview • Memory modules should be installed in pairs of DDR2 400-MHz (PC2-3200), DDR2 533-MHz (PC2-4300) and DDR2 667-MHz (PC2-5300) memory, the modules function at the slowest speed installed. •...
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... address space in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 or connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4. Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you purchased the new modules from Dell. You should install your computer may have, even if you use four 1-...GB DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of memory...
... address space in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 or connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4. Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you purchased the new modules from Dell. You should install your computer may have, even if you use four 1-...GB DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of memory...
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Certain changes can make your computer • To set or change a user-selectable option such as follows: • To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in velocity of 20 inches/sec (50.8 cm/sec) 27-G faired square wave with a velocity change ....2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) System Setup Overview Use system setup as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed Before you use system setup, it is recommended that you write down the system setup screen information...
Certain changes can make your computer • To set or change a user-selectable option such as follows: • To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in velocity of 20 inches/sec (50.8 cm/sec) 27-G faired square wave with a velocity change ....2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) System Setup Overview Use system setup as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed Before you use system setup, it is recommended that you write down the system setup screen information...
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.... NOTE: Changing the acoustics setting does not alter your computer processor supports Hyper-Threading, this field configures the system memory allocation reserved for the integrated video controller. Appendix 117 USB for FlexBay Video Primary Video Video Memory Size Performance SpeedStep HyperThreading Hard Drive Acoustics Security Admin Password System Password Password Status This field...
.... NOTE: Changing the acoustics setting does not alter your computer processor supports Hyper-Threading, this field configures the system memory allocation reserved for the integrated video controller. Appendix 117 USB for FlexBay Video Primary Video Video Memory Size Performance SpeedStep HyperThreading Hard Drive Acoustics Security Admin Password System Password Password Status This field...
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... On (default), this option activates the cursor-control functions labeled on the bottom of keys on your computer starts more quickly because it skips certain configurations and tests. When set to On (default), your keyboard. NOTE: Normally, the system can only be powered up remotely from a network prior to Off, this... up when a NIC or Remote Wakeup-capable modem receives a wake up from suspend mode, hibernate mode, or when powered off for most components, however, system memory remains active. Change the startup time by pressing the right-
... On (default), this option activates the cursor-control functions labeled on the bottom of keys on your computer starts more quickly because it skips certain configurations and tests. When set to On (default), your keyboard. NOTE: Normally, the system can only be powered up remotely from a network prior to Off, this... up when a NIC or Remote Wakeup-capable modem receives a wake up from suspend mode, hibernate mode, or when powered off for most components, however, system memory remains active. Change the startup time by pressing the right-
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... Transfer Wizard, 27 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 65 H hard drive activity light, 66 problems, 39 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 headphone connector, 66 Help and Support Center, 12 hibernate mode, 25, 27 Hyper-Threading, 27 I IEEE ..., 66 front of computer, 53 hard drive activity, 66 M Media Card Reader installing, 99, 101 problems, 42 removing, 99 using, 20 memory problems, 45 messages error, 41 microphone connector, 66-67 Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem problems, 39 monitor blank, 50 clone mode, 23 connect...
... Transfer Wizard, 27 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 65 H hard drive activity light, 66 problems, 39 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 headphone connector, 66 Help and Support Center, 12 hibernate mode, 25, 27 Hyper-Threading, 27 I IEEE ..., 66 front of computer, 53 hard drive activity, 66 M Media Card Reader installing, 99, 101 problems, 42 removing, 99 using, 20 memory problems, 45 messages error, 41 microphone connector, 66-67 Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem problems, 39 monitor blank, 50 clone mode, 23 connect...
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..., 44 CD drive, 38 CD-RW drive, 39 computer crashes, 43-44 computer stops responding, 43 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 38 DVD drive, 38 e-mail, 39 error messages, 41 general..., 43 hard drive, 39 Internet, 39 keyboard, 42 Media Card Reader, 42 memory, 45 modem, 39 monitor is blank, 50 monitor is hard to read, 51 mouse, 45 network, 46... troubleshooting tips, 37 volume adjusting, 49 Program Compatibility Wizard, 44 R RAID configuring, 28 reinstalling Windows XP, 60 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 48 Service Tag, 10, 66 settings system setup, 113...
..., 44 CD drive, 38 CD-RW drive, 39 computer crashes, 43-44 computer stops responding, 43 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 38 DVD drive, 38 e-mail, 39 error messages, 41 general..., 43 hard drive, 39 Internet, 39 keyboard, 42 Media Card Reader, 42 memory, 45 modem, 39 monitor is blank, 50 monitor is hard to read, 51 mouse, 45 network, 46... troubleshooting tips, 37 volume adjusting, 49 Program Compatibility Wizard, 44 R RAID configuring, 28 reinstalling Windows XP, 60 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 48 Service Tag, 10, 66 settings system setup, 113...