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... Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems 121 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 122 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 124 Using the Operating System Media 127 11 Specifications 129 12 Getting Help 135 Obtaining Assistance 135...
... Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems 121 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 122 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 124 Using the Operating System Media 127 11 Specifications 129 12 Getting Help 135 Obtaining Assistance 135...
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...DSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your selections. 14 Finding Information NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on . Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS...and support history, service contract, online discussions with site. Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online NOTE: Select your computer. Find It Here • Solutions ...
...DSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your selections. 14 Finding Information NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on . Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS...and support history, service contract, online discussions with site. Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online NOTE: Select your computer. Find It Here • Solutions ...
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...10.2 cm (4 inches) minimum clearance on all vented sides of a type that allows at 25°C (77°F), depending on your computer's specifications, you only have 5° to 10°C (9° to 18°F) temperature margin before you reach your computer's maximum operating temperature. For ...the enclosure (front and back). Follow the guidelines below when installing your computer in an enclosure: NOTICE: The operating temperature specifications indicated in an enclosure. Setting Up Your Computer 25 Setting Up Your Computer Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Installing your ...
...10.2 cm (4 inches) minimum clearance on all vented sides of a type that allows at 25°C (77°F), depending on your computer's specifications, you only have 5° to 10°C (9° to 18°F) temperature margin before you reach your computer's maximum operating temperature. For ...the enclosure (front and back). Follow the guidelines below when installing your computer in an enclosure: NOTICE: The operating temperature specifications indicated in an enclosure. Setting Up Your Computer 25 Setting Up Your Computer Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Installing your ...
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... system. This typically can take an hour or more thorough check of devices in the computer. Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to run . Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you select Test System to...
... system. This typically can take an hour or more thorough check of devices in the computer. Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to run . Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you select Test System to...
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... Account Control window may appear. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which... to the location to which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Windows ...
... Account Control window may appear. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which... to the location to which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Windows ...
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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. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of 10/100/1000 communication Specifications 129
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. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of 10/100/1000 communication Specifications 129
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... 1 PCI Express lane two x16 164 pins 8 PCI Express lanes NOTE: SLOT 1 is the primary GFX slot and SLOT 4 is the secondary GFX slot. 130 Specifications Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory four user-accessible DDR2 sockets 128, 256, 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB...
... 1 PCI Express lane two x16 164 pins 8 PCI Express lanes NOTE: SLOT 1 is the primary GFX slot and SLOT 4 is the secondary GFX slot. 130 Specifications Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory four user-accessible DDR2 sockets 128, 256, 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB...
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... 7-pin connectors one 34-pin connector three 4-pin connectors two 124-pin connectors one 36-pin connector one 98-pin connector two 164-pin connector Specifications 131
... 7-pin connectors one 34-pin connector three 4-pin connectors two 124-pin connectors one 36-pin connector one 98-pin connector two 164-pin connector Specifications 131
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... (no activity on the back of the computer NOTE: The color of the LEDs can be adjusted using Windows Nvidia ESA light affects software. 132 Specifications Controls and Lights Power control push button Power light white light - Indicates power availability for the power supply. Standby power light AUX_PWR on the system...
... (no activity on the back of the computer NOTE: The color of the LEDs can be adjusted using Windows Nvidia ESA light affects software. 132 Specifications Controls and Lights Power control push button Power light white light - Indicates power availability for the power supply. Standby power light AUX_PWR on the system...
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.... auto-sensing power supply-90 V to 265 V at 50/60 Hz 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height Width Depth 488 mm 195 mm 560 mm Specifications 133
.... auto-sensing power supply-90 V to 265 V at 50/60 Hz 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height Width Depth 488 mm 195 mm 560 mm Specifications 133
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... m (-50 to 10,000 ft) -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 134 Specifications
... m (-50 to 10,000 ft) -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 134 Specifications
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... computer. Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your computer. A power management specification that allows system memory to a management console. An interface for reporting hardware and software alerts to be platform- Glossary 145
... computer. Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your computer. A power management specification that allows system memory to a management console. An interface for reporting hardware and software alerts to be platform- Glossary 145
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... user to adapt your display. docking device - Also referred to as an extension of users. A circuit board with common rules and procedures for use by a specific group of your notebook to bypass the processor. Data can be erased or written over (rewritten). (DVD+RW technology is not installed in integrated circuits...
... user to adapt your display. docking device - Also referred to as an extension of users. A circuit board with common rules and procedures for use by a specific group of your notebook to bypass the processor. Data can be erased or written over (rewritten). (DVD+RW technology is not installed in integrated circuits...
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...over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to the processor. A unit of data that equals 1024 bytes but is associated with a specific device (such as 1000 bytes. KB - A command requiring you with a software package, user name, and access phone numbers for devices ...for a fee. An electronic component that emits light to as a serial connector, parallel connector, or expansion slot) and allows the processor to a specific device so that the device can be assigned an IRQ. Infrared Data Association - Internet service provider - kilobit - LPT - An address in RAM ...
...over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to the processor. A unit of data that equals 1024 bytes but is associated with a specific device (such as 1000 bytes. KB - A command requiring you with a software package, user name, and access phone numbers for devices ...for a fee. An electronic component that emits light to as a serial connector, parallel connector, or expansion slot) and allows the processor to a specific device so that the device can be assigned an IRQ. Infrared Data Association - Internet service provider - kilobit - LPT - An address in RAM ...
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...for RAM. Your computer can contain several different forms of data storage that supports devices such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. A small circuit board containing memory chips, which the computer assigns memory addresses to 1,000,000 bytes. module bay - ... standard PCI expansion card. Because the data in memory is not permanent, it is typically used as modems and NICs. A specific location where data is functionally equivalent to communicate with an emphasis on them, and always save your files before you are often ...
...for RAM. Your computer can contain several different forms of data storage that supports devices such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. A small circuit board containing memory chips, which the computer assigns memory addresses to 1,000,000 bytes. module bay - ... standard PCI expansion card. Because the data in memory is not permanent, it is typically used as modems and NICs. A specific location where data is functionally equivalent to communicate with an emphasis on them, and always save your files before you are often ...
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... the ATA (IDE) interface. SATA - The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. A faster, serial version of your screen's horizontal lines are more likely to specific individuals. read -only - Some programs essential to the original SCSI parallel architecture). A file can connect many devices using a single controller. RTC - resolution - Data and/or...
... the ATA (IDE) interface. SATA - The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. A faster, serial version of your screen's horizontal lines are more likely to specific individuals. read -only - Some programs essential to the original SCSI parallel architecture). A file can connect many devices using a single controller. RTC - resolution - Data and/or...
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...87 computer beep codes, 90 crashes, 106-107 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 D Dell contacting, 141 Dell Diagnostics, 95 Dell support site, 14 DellConnect, 136 Index 163
...87 computer beep codes, 90 crashes, 106-107 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 D Dell contacting, 141 Dell Diagnostics, 95 Dell support site, 14 DellConnect, 136 Index 163
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specifications, 129 standby mode, 39 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 97 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 96 support contacting Dell, 141 support website, 14 System Restore, 122 system setup, 77 entering, 77 options, 79 screens, 77 T telephone numbers...adjusting, 112 W warranty information, 12 Windows Vista Factory Image Restore, 124 hibernate mode, 42 sleep mode, 42 System Restore, 122 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 118 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 95, 121 hibernate mode, 39 PC Restore, 124 reinstalling, ...
specifications, 129 standby mode, 39 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 97 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 96 support contacting Dell, 141 support website, 14 System Restore, 122 system setup, 77 entering, 77 options, 79 screens, 77 T telephone numbers...adjusting, 112 W warranty information, 12 Windows Vista Factory Image Restore, 124 hibernate mode, 42 sleep mode, 42 System Restore, 122 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 118 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 95, 121 hibernate mode, 39 PC Restore, 124 reinstalling, ...