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... Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 76 Using Windows Device Driver Rollback 76 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 76 Restoring Your Operating System 78 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 78 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 79 Using the Operating System Media 82 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 83 5 Removing and Installing Parts 85...
... Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 76 Using Windows Device Driver Rollback 76 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 76 Restoring Your Operating System 78 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 78 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 79 Using the Operating System Media 82 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 83 5 Removing and Installing Parts 85...
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.... NOTE: The color of your Operating System media varies according to the operating system you reinstall the operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The...
.... NOTE: The color of your Operating System media varies according to the operating system you reinstall the operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The...
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... Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 33.) 1 Launch NVIDIA MediaShield. 2 Click to select the array you want to include in the (migrated) array by restoring the data to a replacement drive. NOTICE: You will lose all drives to be equal to or greater than any of the drives in the current...
... Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 33.) 1 Launch NVIDIA MediaShield. 2 Click to select the array you want to include in the (migrated) array by restoring the data to a replacement drive. NOTICE: You will lose all drives to be equal to or greater than any of the drives in the current...
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... the Power Options Properties window. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. If you want to select one of the standard ... hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to exit from hibernate... Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. Power Schemes Tab Each standard power setting is restored to entering hibernate mode. To exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. Setting Up and...
... the Power Options Properties window. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. If you want to select one of the standard ... hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to exit from hibernate... Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. Power Schemes Tab Each standard power setting is restored to entering hibernate mode. To exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. Setting Up and...
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...R O B L E M S W I T H A N I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E N O T P R O V I N - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 167. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance→ System→ System Properties → Hardware→ Device... Manager. Contact Dell (see "Preparing to restore computer resources. R U N T H E H A R D W ...
...R O B L E M S W I T H A N I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E N O T P R O V I N - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 167. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance→ System→ System Properties → Hardware→ Device... Manager. Contact Dell (see "Preparing to restore computer resources. R U N T H E H A R D W ...
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...cache memory is not configured correctly. An error in the address decoding circuitry in the system setup program, enter the system setup program and restore the original value(s). Ensure that the hard drive is not listed in the system setup program (see "Memory" on page 90). Message ...8042 Gate-A20 error Address Line Short! See "Contacting Dell" on page 179 for instructions on page 166). Reseat the memory modules (see "System Setup" on obtaining technical assistance. 70 Troubleshooting The ...
...cache memory is not configured correctly. An error in the address decoding circuitry in the system setup program, enter the system setup program and restore the original value(s). Ensure that the hard drive is not listed in the system setup program (see "Memory" on page 90). Message ...8042 Gate-A20 error Address Line Short! See "Contacting Dell" on page 179 for instructions on page 166). Reseat the memory modules (see "System Setup" on obtaining technical assistance. 70 Troubleshooting The ...
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... Drivers and Utilities" on the device icon. If an exclamation point is your first time to use System Restore to return your computer might not work correctly. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category→ Performance and Maintenance→ ...System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start...
... Drivers and Utilities" on the device icon. If an exclamation point is your first time to use System Restore to return your computer might not work correctly. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category→ Performance and Maintenance→ ...System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start...
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... You can use it was in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to restore your operating system. 6 When the name of the appropriate driver appears...
... You can use it was in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to restore your operating system. 6 When the name of the appropriate driver appears...
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...; System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that System Restore did not resolve your computer. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files...
...; System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that System Restore did not resolve your computer. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files...
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...During the boot process, a blue bar with PC Restore, click Reboot. 3 Click Restore and click Confirm. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 7 After the computer restarts, click OK. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the End User License ...-are the same ones that appear, such as the last method to reboot the computer. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you do not press in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer...
...During the boot process, a blue bar with PC Restore, click Reboot. 3 Click Restore and click Confirm. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 7 After the computer restarts, click OK. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the End User License ...-are the same ones that appear, such as the last method to reboot the computer. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you do not press in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer...
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... Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore Using Factory Image Restore: 1 Turn on as a local user. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you purchased your computer. The... Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. If you remove PC Restore from your computer, even to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you do not remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ...
... Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore Using Factory Image Restore: 1 Turn on as a local user. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you purchased your computer. The... Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. If you remove PC Restore from your computer, even to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you do not remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ...
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... reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the checkbox to confirm that you want to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try again. 82 Troubleshooting Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus...
... reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the checkbox to confirm that you want to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try again. 82 Troubleshooting Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus...
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..., be installed at all the screens in system setup (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 166) so that the object is heavy and can restore the correct settings after the new battery has been installed. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug... the computer. 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 9 Enter system setup (see "System Board Components" on page 166) and restore the settings you begin any of the old battery.
..., be installed at all the screens in system setup (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 166) so that the object is heavy and can restore the correct settings after the new battery has been installed. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug... the computer. 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 9 Enter system setup (see "System Board Components" on page 166) and restore the settings you begin any of the old battery.
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...time to increase or decrease the numbers, or type the numbers in Auto Power Time. • Weekdays - Specifies how aggressive the system is restored. • Last - The computer conserves more power. Turn the computer on the computer. • Off - Specifies the power management suspend ... Suspend Mode (S3 default) This option locks the system password field with the administrator (admin) password. NOTE: When the system password field is restored. • On - Enables or disables Execute Disable Memory Protection technology. • Off - The system stays off . • Off -...
...time to increase or decrease the numbers, or type the numbers in Auto Power Time. • Weekdays - Specifies how aggressive the system is restored. • Last - The computer conserves more power. Turn the computer on the computer. • Off - Specifies the power management suspend ... Suspend Mode (S3 default) This option locks the system password field with the administrator (admin) password. NOTE: When the system password field is restored. • On - Enables or disables Execute Disable Memory Protection technology. • Off - The system stays off . • Off -...
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...Display the setup message only (F2=Setup). • Boot Menu - Do not use the SERR message mechanism. • On - This setting restores the computer's factory-installed default settings. • Cancel - Displays the system event log. • Mark all event log entries. Mark all ... None - Do not display any keyboard errors. 172 Appendix Enables or disables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. • Report - Restore factory-installed default settings. Use the SERR message mechanism. Boot quickly. Display both messages (F2=Setup and F12=Boot Menu). • Setup...
...Display the setup message only (F2=Setup). • Boot Menu - Do not use the SERR message mechanism. • On - This setting restores the computer's factory-installed default settings. • Cancel - Displays the system event log. • Mark all event log entries. Mark all ... None - Do not display any keyboard errors. 172 Appendix Enables or disables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. • Report - Restore factory-installed default settings. Use the SERR message mechanism. Boot quickly. Display both messages (F2=Setup and F12=Boot Menu). • Setup...
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... and monitor to electrical outlets and turn them on page 166). 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press to restore it. 3 Press the up - 4 At the Boot Device Menu, use the up - For example, if you want to access the menu. and down your current...
... and monitor to electrical outlets and turn them on page 166). 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press to restore it. 3 Press the up - 4 At the Boot Device Menu, use the up - For example, if you want to access the menu. and down your current...
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...user identity to as dual display mode. A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is automatically restored. FBD - Federal Communications Commission - agency responsible for file storage. A strip sensor that state how much radiation computers and other electronic... connected to function as alphabetically, by date, and by allowing one thousand MHz. A video mode that extends beyond the edge of your Dell™ computer. graphical user interface - A drive that can be defined as an extension of the PC Card slot when installed. hibernate ...
...user identity to as dual display mode. A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is automatically restored. FBD - Federal Communications Commission - agency responsible for file storage. A strip sensor that state how much radiation computers and other electronic... connected to function as alphabetically, by date, and by allowing one thousand MHz. A video mode that extends beyond the edge of your Dell™ computer. graphical user interface - A drive that can be defined as an extension of the PC Card slot when installed. hibernate ...
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... 55 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages beep codes, 69 diagnostic lights, 66 problems, 56 system, 70 F Factory Image Restore, 80-81 G Graphics Dual Graphics, 49 Internet problems, 55 IRQ conflicts, 83 H hard drive activity light, 15 problems, 54 hardware beep codes, ...69 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 drives, RAID configuration, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 83 headphone connector, 15, 18 Help and Support, 11 helpful tips, 40 hibernate ...
... 55 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages beep codes, 69 diagnostic lights, 66 problems, 56 system, 70 F Factory Image Restore, 80-81 G Graphics Dual Graphics, 49 Internet problems, 55 IRQ conflicts, 83 H hard drive activity light, 15 problems, 54 hardware beep codes, ...69 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 drives, RAID configuration, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 83 headphone connector, 15, 18 Help and Support, 11 helpful tips, 40 hibernate ...
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... Wizard, 42 O operating system media, 12, 82 reinstalling, 12 reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 reinstalling Windows XP, 78 optical drive, 123 problems, 54 overclocking, 49, 170 P password clearing, 174 jumper, 174 PC Restore, 80 performance, 49 phone numbers, 179 power button, 14 connector, 16 hibernate mode, 45-47 light...61 problems battery, 53 beep codes, 69 blue screen, 59 CD-RW drive, 54 computer crashes, 58-59 computer stops responding, 58 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 diagnostic lights, 66 drives, 53 e-mail, 55 error messages, 56 general, 58 hard drive, 54 IEEE 1394, 57 Internet, 55 ...
... Wizard, 42 O operating system media, 12, 82 reinstalling, 12 reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 reinstalling Windows XP, 78 optical drive, 123 problems, 54 overclocking, 49, 170 P password clearing, 174 jumper, 174 PC Restore, 80 performance, 49 phone numbers, 179 power button, 14 connector, 16 hibernate mode, 45-47 light...61 problems battery, 53 beep codes, 69 blue screen, 59 CD-RW drive, 54 computer crashes, 58-59 computer stops responding, 58 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 diagnostic lights, 66 drives, 53 e-mail, 55 error messages, 56 general, 58 hard drive, 54 IEEE 1394, 57 Internet, 55 ...
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...power, 164 processor, 161 technical, 161 video, 161-162 standby mode, 44 support contacting Dell, 177, 179 support website, 11 system messages, 70 System Restore, 78 system setup, 166 entering, 166 options, 167 screens, 166 T telephone numbers, 179...restore to previous state, 78 TV connect to computer, 22 U USB booting to devices, 173 connector, 18 connectors, 15 V video problems, 63 volume adjusting, 63 216 Index processor type, 161 Product Information Guide, 9 Q QuickSet, 51 R RAID configuring, 29 RAID array, creating, 34 regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 Windows XP...
...power, 164 processor, 161 technical, 161 video, 161-162 standby mode, 44 support contacting Dell, 177, 179 support website, 11 system messages, 70 System Restore, 78 system setup, 166 entering, 166 options, 167 screens, 166 T telephone numbers, 179...restore to previous state, 78 TV connect to computer, 22 U USB booting to devices, 173 connector, 18 connectors, 15 V video problems, 63 volume adjusting, 63 216 Index processor type, 161 Product Information Guide, 9 Q QuickSet, 51 R RAID configuring, 29 RAID array, creating, 34 regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 Windows XP...