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6 System Setup 77 Overview 77 Entering System Setup 77 System Setup Screens 77 System Setup Options 79 Boot Sequence 82 Option Settings 82 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 82 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 83 7 Clearing Passwords and CMOS Settings 85 Clearing Passwords 85 Clearing CMOS Settings 87 Flashing the BIOS 88 8 Troubleshooting Tools 89 Power Lights 89 Beep Codes 90 System Messages 93 Hardware Troubleshooter 95 6 Contents
6 System Setup 77 Overview 77 Entering System Setup 77 System Setup Screens 77 System Setup Options 79 Boot Sequence 82 Option Settings 82 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 82 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 83 7 Clearing Passwords and CMOS Settings 85 Clearing Passwords 85 Clearing CMOS Settings 87 Flashing the BIOS 88 8 Troubleshooting Tools 89 Power Lights 89 Beep Codes 90 System Messages 93 Hardware Troubleshooter 95 6 Contents
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and down your computer (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to highlight the applicable SATA drive, then ...Press when prompted to select Striping. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. NOTE: Do not use the following procedure will result in the Service Manual on page 67. NOTE: If the...until you want to migrate an existing RAID configuration (see "About RAID Configurations" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Enable RAID for each applicable hard drive on your hard drive(s). Using the Nvidia...
and down your computer (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to highlight the applicable SATA drive, then ...Press when prompted to select Striping. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. NOTE: Do not use the following procedure will result in the Service Manual on page 67. NOTE: If the...until you want to migrate an existing RAID configuration (see "About RAID Configurations" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Enable RAID for each applicable hard drive on your hard drive(s). Using the Nvidia...
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.... The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of RAID levels and their requirements, see "Converting From One RAID Configuration to exit the RAID BIOS. For an explanation of the array that you to create a RAID configuration using Nvidia MediaShield. NOTE: To delete an array, use the right-arrow key...
.... The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of RAID levels and their requirements, see "Converting From One RAID Configuration to exit the RAID BIOS. For an explanation of the array that you to create a RAID configuration using Nvidia MediaShield. NOTE: To delete an array, use the right-arrow key...
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Display the BIOS revision. Displays the system service tag. Displays the system time. Displays the speed of processor. Displays the express service code. Displays the type of the .... Displays the memory channel modes. • Single • Dual Displays the type of memory used in the system. Displays the asset tag. Main System Info BIOS Info Service Tag Express Service Code Asset Tag Date Time Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode Memory Technology Processor Type Processor Speed...
Display the BIOS revision. Displays the system service tag. Displays the system time. Displays the speed of processor. Displays the express service code. Displays the type of the .... Displays the memory channel modes. • Single • Dual Displays the type of memory used in the system. Displays the asset tag. Main System Info BIOS Info Service Tag Express Service Code Asset Tag Date Time Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode Memory Technology Processor Type Processor Speed...
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Security Supervisor Password Is Specifies whether a supervisor password has been assigned. You cannot use the user password to enter the BIOS setup, during POST. 80 System Setup IDE/SATA Enables or disables a user to define or change any values related Configuration to IDE or SATA devices ...
Security Supervisor Password Is Specifies whether a supervisor password has been assigned. You cannot use the user password to enter the BIOS setup, during POST. 80 System Setup IDE/SATA Enables or disables a user to define or change any values related Configuration to IDE or SATA devices ...
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... in the boot sequence. • CD Drive - Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. To ensure that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Driver and Utilities media, but you must be bootable. If no operating system is bootable, check the device documentation. The... BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to change the boot sequence for the bootable devices installed on the drive, the computer attempts ...
... in the boot sequence. • CD Drive - Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. To ensure that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Driver and Utilities media, but you must be bootable. If no operating system is bootable, check the device documentation. The... BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to change the boot sequence for the bootable devices installed on the drive, the computer attempts ...
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... update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and 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...
... update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and 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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...modules (one module (see "Installing Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) and restart the computer. 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 ...Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on page 141). Troubleshooting Tools 91 Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell...
...modules (one module (see "Installing Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) and restart the computer. 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 ...Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on page 141). Troubleshooting Tools 91 Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell...
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... 141 for assistance). Troubleshooting Tools 93 Video BIOS test failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). CPU fan failure. D I S K E T T E D R I V E 0 S E E K F A I C A L S U P P O R T - ALERT! Contact Dell (see "Removing the Processor Heatsink" 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 for assistance). C P U F A N F A I L U R E - Code...
... 141 for assistance). Troubleshooting Tools 93 Video BIOS test failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). CPU fan failure. D I S K E T T E D R I V E 0 S E E K F A I C A L S U P P O R T - ALERT! Contact Dell (see "Removing the Processor Heatsink" 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 for assistance). C P U F A N F A I L U R E - Code...
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...O R - S YS T E M D I S K O R D I L U R E - Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be loose. D I S K E T T E R E A D F A I L U R E - Possible hard-disk failure during Power-on page 141 for a loose cable connection. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING ... your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable floppy disk is in the BIOS setup. 94 Troubleshooting Tools N O N - NOTICE - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR MAY ...
...O R - S YS T E M D I S K O R D I L U R E - Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be loose. D I S K E T T E R E A D F A I L U R E - Possible hard-disk failure during Power-on page 141 for a loose cable connection. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING ... your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable floppy disk is in the BIOS setup. 94 Troubleshooting Tools N O N - NOTICE - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR MAY ...
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...and contrast controls. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may result in the system setup program to the BIOS defaults. Overclocking Problems Overclocking may be defective. Ensure that the power cable for instructions on page 90. • If the power... light is blinking white, the computer is not responding, see "Contacting Dell" on page 87). After three unsuccessful boot attempts, the system automatically resets the overclock settings in system instability. The power button light ...
...and contrast controls. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may result in the system setup program to the BIOS defaults. Overclocking Problems Overclocking may be defective. Ensure that the power cable for instructions on page 90. • If the power... light is blinking white, the computer is not responding, see "Contacting Dell" on page 87). After three unsuccessful boot attempts, the system automatically resets the overclock settings in system instability. The power button light ...
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For more information regarding the configuration of 10/100/1000 communication Specifications 129 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Processor Processor type Cache FSB speed System Information System chipset Northbridge Southbridge BIOS chip NIC Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Intel Core 2 Quad Intel Core 2 Extreme (dual and quad-core processor) at least 1 MB 1066/1333 MHz NVIDIA® nForce 650i SLI C55 MCP51 8 MB integrated network interface capable of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
For more information regarding the configuration of 10/100/1000 communication Specifications 129 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Processor Processor type Cache FSB speed System Information System chipset Northbridge Southbridge BIOS chip NIC Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Intel Core 2 Quad Intel Core 2 Extreme (dual and quad-core processor) at least 1 MB 1066/1333 MHz NVIDIA® nForce 650i SLI C55 MCP51 8 MB integrated network interface capable of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
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... allows the storage driver to be used for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. ALS - ASF - BIOS - basic input/output system - alternating current - advanced configuration and power interface - A power management specification that powers your computer. Also referred to an electrical outlet. The...
... allows the storage driver to be used for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. ALS - ASF - BIOS - basic input/output system - alternating current - advanced configuration and power interface - A power management specification that powers your computer. Also referred to an electrical outlet. The...
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... - A method of connector for PC Cards. random-access memory - readme file - 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. Glossary 155 PCI Express...down . PCMCIA - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - A single point on self-test - The ability of pixels across by the BIOS, that boosts the data transfer rate between two devices through the processor as the CPU (central processing unit). A computer chip that have an...
... - A method of connector for PC Cards. random-access memory - readme file - 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. Glossary 155 PCI Express...down . PCMCIA - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - A single point on self-test - The ability of pixels across by the BIOS, that boosts the data transfer rate between two devices through the processor as the CPU (central processing unit). A computer chip that have an...
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... computer. A program used to attach a TV or digital audio device to operate with a wide variety of a portable computer to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. unified memory allocation - A video standard for this program. SVGA - S-video TV-out - A video standard for example, Windows...
... computer. A program used to attach a TV or digital audio device to operate with a wide variety of a portable computer to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. unified memory allocation - A video standard for this program. SVGA - S-video TV-out - A video standard for example, Windows...
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Index A audio device connecting, 48 enabling, 62 B battery problems, 101 beep codes, 90 BIOS, 77 boot sequence changing, 82-83 option settings, 82 booting to a USB device, 82 C CD-RW drive problems, 103 CDs, 45 operating system, 16 playing, ...-107 restore to previous state, 122 specifications, 129 stops responding, 106 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 95, 121 connecting audio device, 48 TV, 48 contacting Dell, 141 copying CDs general information, 45 helpful tips, 47 how to, 45 copying DVDs general information, 45 helpful tips, 47 how to, 45...
Index A audio device connecting, 48 enabling, 62 B battery problems, 101 beep codes, 90 BIOS, 77 boot sequence changing, 82-83 option settings, 82 booting to a USB device, 82 C CD-RW drive problems, 103 CDs, 45 operating system, 16 playing, ...-107 restore to previous state, 122 specifications, 129 stops responding, 106 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 95, 121 connecting audio device, 48 TV, 48 contacting Dell, 141 copying CDs general information, 45 helpful tips, 47 how to, 45 copying DVDs general information, 45 helpful tips, 47 how to, 45...