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What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your User's Guide or Owner's Manual. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. NOTE: The color of your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media ...
What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your User's Guide or Owner's Manual. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. NOTE: The color of your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media ...
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... Up Your Computer Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Installing your computer in an enclosure can restrict the airflow and impact your computer in this manual reflects the maximum ambient operating temperature.
... Up Your Computer Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Installing your computer in an enclosure can restrict the airflow and impact your computer in this manual reflects the maximum ambient operating temperature.
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... screen to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer and to the telephone wall jack...but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually. • If you have a service outage. Dial-up connections are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "Error Messages" on your desktop or if you want to the operating system your ISP but have successfully ...
... screen to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer and to the telephone wall jack...but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually. • If you have a service outage. Dial-up connections are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "Error Messages" on your desktop or if you want to the operating system your ISP but have successfully ...
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... Panel 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to step 6. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up my connection manually, continue to the Internet. If you selected Set up , depending on how you will use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the...
... Panel 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to step 6. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up my connection manually, continue to the Internet. If you selected Set up , depending on how you will use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the...
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..., the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your printer and computer.
..., the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your printer and computer.
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... the power management settings on and you can use the Windows Power Options Properties to a reserved area on the keyboard or move the mouse. To manually enter hibernate mode in Windows Vista, click Start , click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu, and then click Sleep. Power...
... the power management settings on and you can use the Windows Power Options Properties to a reserved area on the keyboard or move the mouse. To manually enter hibernate mode in Windows Vista, click Start , click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu, and then click Sleep. Power...
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... in the Product Information Guide. Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) CAUTION: Before you perform any of video card installed in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 64 Using Multimedia Use the media card reader to transfer data directly to your computer, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" in...
... in the Product Information Guide. Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) CAUTION: Before you perform any of video card installed in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 64 Using Multimedia Use the media card reader to transfer data directly to your computer, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" in...
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... Hard Drives for RAID Your computer can use one of RAID levels and their requirements, see "Installing a Hard Drive" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The second method uses Nvidia MediaShield and is performed before you did not select a RAID configuration when the computer was purchased...
... Hard Drives for RAID Your computer can use one of RAID levels and their requirements, see "Installing a Hard Drive" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The second method uses Nvidia MediaShield and is performed before you did not select a RAID configuration when the computer was purchased...
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... select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to keep before continuing. For information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Enable RAID for each applicable hard drive on your computer (see "Setting...RAID Configurations To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the following procedure will result in the Service Manual on how to enter the RAID BIOS. Back up - The Define a New Array window appears...keys to the RAID Mode field. Hard drives of any data you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to select Striping. NOTE: If the operating system logo ...
... select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to keep before continuing. For information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Enable RAID for each applicable hard drive on your computer (see "Setting...RAID Configurations To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the following procedure will result in the Service Manual on how to enter the RAID BIOS. Back up - The Define a New Array window appears...keys to the RAID Mode field. Hard drives of any data you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to select Striping. NOTE: If the operating system logo ...
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... Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 3 Locate the 2-pin password connector on the system board. 4 Remove the...
... Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 3 Locate the 2-pin password connector on the system board. 4 Remove the...
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...the computer. 13 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on page 77), both system and administrator password options appear as Not Set. NOTE: The password jumper plug must be reinstalled on ...the password feature. 12 Replace the computer cover. NOTE: In System Setup (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 6 Connect your keyboard and mouse, then connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets and turn them on the ...
...the computer. 13 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on page 77), both system and administrator password options appear as Not Set. NOTE: The password jumper plug must be reinstalled on ...the password feature. 12 Replace the computer cover. NOTE: In System Setup (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 6 Connect your keyboard and mouse, then connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets and turn them on the ...
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...cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 3 Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper on the system board (see "System Board Components" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 4 Move the 3-pin jumper plug from pins 3... the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it...
...cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 3 Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper on the system board (see "System Board Components" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 4 Move the 3-pin jumper plug from pins 3... the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it...
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...power light is blinking white, the computer is not receiving power. - Ensure that the computer turns on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Eliminate interference. Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. • If the power ...light is off, the computer is either turned off or is in the Product Information Guide. Ensure that the power strip is not responding, see "System Board Components" in the Service Manual...
...power light is blinking white, the computer is not receiving power. - Ensure that the computer turns on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Eliminate interference. Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. • If the power ...light is off, the computer is either turned off or is in the Product Information Guide. Ensure that the power strip is not responding, see "System Board Components" in the Service Manual...
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...more memory modules are detected. No memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see "Removing Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com), then reinstall one at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error...working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Installing Memory" in the Service Manual on page 141). Troubleshooting Tools 91 Possible motherboard failure.
...more memory modules are detected. No memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see "Removing Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com), then reinstall one at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error...working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Installing Memory" in the Service Manual on page 141). Troubleshooting Tools 91 Possible motherboard failure.
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...). • Ensure that the cables are using is supported by your computer (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Possible keyboard failure. • Ensure that the memory you are connected properly. • If the...
...). • Ensure that the cables are using is supported by your computer (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Possible keyboard failure. • Ensure that the memory you are connected properly. • If the...
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...). C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Replacing the Battery" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Code (repetitive short beeps) 5 6 7 Description Suggested Remedy...
...). C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Replacing the Battery" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Code (repetitive short beeps) 5 6 7 Description Suggested Remedy...
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...is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). If the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is ...incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - NOTE: The procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Service Manual...
...is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). If the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is ...incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - NOTE: The procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Service Manual...
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... device manufacturer. Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 141). TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - Troubleshooting 105 IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ...Before you begin any keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to Work Inside Your Computer" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins. Connect a properly...
... device manufacturer. Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 141). TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - Troubleshooting 105 IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ...Before you begin any keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to Work Inside Your Computer" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins. Connect a properly...
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...) to ensure that the memory you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Ensure that your computer. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for your...
...) to ensure that the memory you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Ensure that your computer. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for your...
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... to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Service Manual on . • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the ...main power cable and front panel cable are turned on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON 110 Troubleshooting The computer is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable in ...
... to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Service Manual on . • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the ...main power cable and front panel cable are turned on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON 110 Troubleshooting The computer is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable in ...