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...; How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you ordered. 16 Finding Information To reinstall your User's Guide or Owner's Manual. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer.
...; How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you ordered. 16 Finding Information To reinstall your User's Guide or Owner's Manual. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer.
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...;F) temperature margin before you reach your computer's performance, possibly causing it to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation. • If your computer in this manual reflects the maximum ambient operating temperature. The room ambient temperature needs to be a consideration when installing your enclosure has doors, they need to be of...
...;F) temperature margin before you reach your computer's performance, possibly causing it to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation. • If your computer in this manual reflects the maximum ambient operating temperature. The room ambient temperature needs to be a consideration when installing your enclosure has doors, they need to be of...
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... the operating system your computer is using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® ...Bluetooth® wireless technology. NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually. • If you have a service outage. Dial-up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files...
... the operating system your computer is using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® ...Bluetooth® wireless technology. NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually. • If you have a service outage. Dial-up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files...
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... a New Computer You can help you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth wireless technology connection. • Chose Dial-up my connection manually, continue to a new computer. NOTE: If you do you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you transfer files and other data from an old...
... a New Computer You can help you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth wireless technology connection. • Chose Dial-up my connection manually, continue to a new computer. NOTE: If you do you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you transfer files and other data from an old...
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.... 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on printer 34 Setting Up Your Computer Printer Cable Your printer connects to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with either a USB cable or a parallel...
.... 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on printer 34 Setting Up Your Computer Printer Cable Your printer connects to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with either a USB cable or a parallel...
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... reduce power to the same operating state it returns to the entire computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by turning off the computer. 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. To...
... reduce power to the same operating state it returns to the entire computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by turning off the computer. 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. To...
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... correct for your selection. NOTE: To determine the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions 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...
... correct for your selection. NOTE: To determine the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions 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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...a RAID configuration when the computer was purchased. For information on how to install a hard drive, see "Installing a Hard Drive" in the Service Manual on page 77). 2 Press the up- Both methods require that you install the operating system onto the hard drive. Setting Your Computer to RAID-enabled...be configured for RAID Your computer can use one of RAID levels and their requirements, see "Entering System Setup" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. and down-arrow keys to configure RAID hard drive volumes. The first method uses the Nvidia MediaShield ROM utility and is...
...a RAID configuration when the computer was purchased. For information on how to install a hard drive, see "Installing a Hard Drive" in the Service Manual on page 77). 2 Press the up- Both methods require that you install the operating system onto the hard drive. Setting Your Computer to RAID-enabled...be configured for RAID Your computer can use one of RAID levels and their requirements, see "Entering System Setup" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. and down-arrow keys to configure RAID hard drive volumes. The first method uses the Nvidia MediaShield ROM utility and is...
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... the process, as needed, for each SATA hard drive. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the following procedure will result in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Enable RAID for each applicable hard drive on page 69). 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to highlight the applicable SATA...
... the process, as needed, for each SATA hard drive. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the following procedure will result in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Enable RAID for each applicable hard drive on page 69). 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to highlight the applicable SATA...
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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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...), both system and administrator password options appear as Not Set. 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. NOTE: Ensure that...
...), both system and administrator password options appear as Not Set. 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. NOTE: Ensure that...
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... your computer and devices to pins 3 and 2. 7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Clearing Passwords and CMOS Settings 87 NOTE: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting.... 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 3-pin CMOS jumper on the system board (see "System Board Components" in the Service...
... your computer and devices to pins 3 and 2. 7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Clearing Passwords and CMOS Settings 87 NOTE: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting.... 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 3-pin CMOS jumper on the system board (see "System Board Components" in the Service...
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...the system board (see "Beep Codes" on page 90. • If the power light is blinking white, the computer is in the Service Manual on a power strip - Ensure that the computer turns on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ...Product Information Guide. Too many devices on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Eliminate interference. Troubleshooting Tools Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet. -...
...the system board (see "Beep Codes" on page 90. • If the power light is blinking white, the computer is in the Service Manual on a power strip - Ensure that the computer turns on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ...Product Information Guide. Too many devices on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Eliminate interference. Troubleshooting Tools Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet. -...
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... to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Installing Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "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...
... to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Installing Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "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...
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... clock test failure. • Replace the battery (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). failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Possible motherboard page 141). Code (repetitive short beeps) 3 4 Description Suggested Remedy Chipset error...
... clock test failure. • Replace the battery (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). failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Possible motherboard page 141). Code (repetitive short beeps) 3 4 Description Suggested Remedy Chipset error...
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..." 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). ALERT! The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141 for... failure or RTC battery low. Check cable connections (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141 for assistance). Possible CMOS battery failure. • Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" in the Service Manual on page 141 for either the operating system or the program that...
..." 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). ALERT! The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141 for... failure or RTC battery low. Check cable connections (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141 for assistance). Possible CMOS battery failure. • Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" in the Service Manual on page 141 for either the operating system or the program that...
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...that the part 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 device is a danger of ...have to the manufacturer's instructions. Troubleshooting 101 R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Troubleshooting Follow these tips when troubleshooting your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Battery Problems CAUTION: There is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down...
...that the part 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 device is a danger of ...have to the manufacturer's instructions. Troubleshooting 101 R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Troubleshooting Follow these tips when troubleshooting your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Battery Problems CAUTION: There is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down...
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... cables and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 121. TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D -...Software and Hardware Problems in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com), reconnect the keyboard cable as... N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Contact Dell (see "Preparing to the computer, then try using the keyboard. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2... BY DELL - Connect a properly working keyboard to Work Inside Your Computer" in the...
... cables and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 121. TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D -...Software and Hardware Problems in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com), reconnect the keyboard cable as... N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Contact Dell (see "Preparing to the computer, then try using the keyboard. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2... BY DELL - Connect a properly working keyboard to Work Inside Your Computer" in the...
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... information about the type of memory supported by your computer, see Memory in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.comon page 161. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum...
... information about the type of memory supported by your computer, see Memory in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.comon page 161. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum...
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...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 main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see ... computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - See the printer documentation for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. See "Beep Codes...
...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 main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see ... computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - See the printer documentation for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. See "Beep Codes...