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What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® Product Key Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 10 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® Product Key Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 10 Finding Information
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...exist. An internal power problem may be adjusted in system setup (see "Power Management Options in Windows XP" on page 44). 1 front I /O Connectors" on page 15). Can hold an optical ...25-inch drive bays (4) 7 front panel LEDs (4) 8 optical drive tray eject button (4) 9 front panel LEDs (4) 10 power button 11 power light 12 computer stand Plug USB and other devices into a power-saving state (see "System ...to turn off . • Steady green - The computer is in system setup (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 166). Failure to install the stand could result in the computer tipping over, potentially...
...exist. An internal power problem may be adjusted in system setup (see "Power Management Options in Windows XP" on page 44). 1 front I /O Connectors" on page 15). Can hold an optical ...25-inch drive bays (4) 7 front panel LEDs (4) 8 optical drive tray eject button (4) 9 front panel LEDs (4) 10 power button 11 power light 12 computer stand Plug USB and other devices into a power-saving state (see "System ...to turn off . • Steady green - The computer is in system setup (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 166). Failure to install the stand could result in the computer tipping over, potentially...
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... array and four drives per RAID 0 array. 7 After assigning the hard drives to move the selected drive from the selected drives. The Array Detail window appears. Creating a RAID Array NOTICE: The following procedure to migrate an existing RAID configuration (see "Setting Your Computer to configure the new drive(s) into...non-RAID) single-drive computer, and you set up - 6 Use the up , use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to the Array Disks field. Repeat for each disk you are available for configuration. 4 Click ...
... array and four drives per RAID 0 array. 7 After assigning the hard drives to move the selected drive from the selected drives. The Array Detail window appears. Creating a RAID Array NOTICE: The following procedure to migrate an existing RAID configuration (see "Setting Your Computer to configure the new drive(s) into...non-RAID) single-drive computer, and you set up - 6 Use the up , use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to the Array Disks field. Repeat for each disk you are available for configuration. 4 Click ...
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... MediaShield. 2 Click to delete the RAID configuration. NOTICE: The Clear System Data option deletes all data on the selected drive. 9 Click Next. 10 Click Finish to delete. 3 Click Delete Array in the System Tasks pane. The NVIDIA Delete Array Wizard appears. 4 Click Next. The Clearing System Data..., your hard drive must initially be set up the RAID configuration, click Next, and then click Next again. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and lists the array along with a partition, and leaves any remaining arrays along with the name and size of two drives per RAID...
... MediaShield. 2 Click to delete the RAID configuration. NOTICE: The Clear System Data option deletes all data on the selected drive. 9 Click Next. 10 Click Finish to delete. 3 Click Delete Array in the System Tasks pane. The NVIDIA Delete Array Wizard appears. 4 Click Next. The Clearing System Data..., your hard drive must initially be set up the RAID configuration, click Next, and then click Next again. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and lists the array along with a partition, and leaves any remaining arrays along with the name and size of two drives per RAID...
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... them and use the telephone to connect the modem directly to a digital telephone network. The modem does not operate while it is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the modem. • Disconnect the telephone line ... and connect it ). • Ensure that is connected to the telephone wall jack. If you are an administrator on the screen. Troubleshooting 55 Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper...
... them and use the telephone to connect the modem directly to a digital telephone network. The modem does not operate while it is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the modem. • Disconnect the telephone line ... and connect it ). • Ensure that is connected to the telephone wall jack. If you are an administrator on the screen. Troubleshooting 55 Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper...
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...operating system shutdown. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on the screen. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you...with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. 58 Troubleshooting Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the ...
...operating system shutdown. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on the screen. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you...with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. 58 Troubleshooting Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the ...
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... 4 Restart the computer. 5 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. and down your computer and try again. 8 Press to select the Dell Diagnostics. 9 At the Dell Diagnostics Menu, press to select Dell Diagnostics (graphical user interface). 10 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left -click with the ... have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 12 Remove the Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 6 Close the Main Menu window to exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. ...
... 4 Restart the computer. 5 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. and down your computer and try again. 8 Press to select the Dell Diagnostics. 9 At the Dell Diagnostics Menu, press to select Dell Diagnostics (graphical user interface). 10 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left -click with the ... have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 12 Remove the Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 6 Close the Main Menu window to exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. ...
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... from the hard drive. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from your operating system. Any programs or files ...data files-are the same ones that appear, such as the last method to reboot the computer. The restore process takes approximately 6 to 10 minutes to complete. 4 When prompted, click Finish to restore your computer. The computer restarts. These options restore your hard drive to the...
... from the hard drive. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from your operating system. Any programs or files ...data files-are the same ones that appear, such as the last method to reboot the computer. The restore process takes approximately 6 to 10 minutes to complete. 4 When prompted, click Finish to restore your computer. The computer restarts. These options restore your hard drive to the...
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NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 7 Connect your computer. 10 Right-click the My Computer icon on page 85. 2 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 3 Grasp the module ... pull up. Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on your Windows desktop and click Properties. 11 Click the General tab. 12 To verify that memory size has changed, press to continue. 9 Log on to your computer...
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 7 Connect your computer. 10 Right-click the My Computer icon on page 85. 2 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 3 Grasp the module ... pull up. Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on your Windows desktop and click Properties. 11 Click the General tab. 12 To verify that memory size has changed, press to continue. 9 Log on to your computer...
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...see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 159). NOTE: Ensure that the computer is off and not in order to enable the password feature. 10 Locate the 2-pin password jumper on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 89), and then reinstall the jumper plug to enable... shown below, and then click Shut Down. Appendix 175 Clearing CMOS Settings CAUTION: Before you cannot shut down the operating system: • In Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off after the operating system shutdown process is not assigned. NOTE: This procedure does not clear...
...see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 159). NOTE: Ensure that the computer is off and not in order to enable the password feature. 10 Locate the 2-pin password jumper on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 89), and then reinstall the jumper plug to enable... shown below, and then click Shut Down. Appendix 175 Clearing CMOS Settings CAUTION: Before you cannot shut down the operating system: • In Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off after the operating system shutdown process is not assigned. NOTE: This procedure does not clear...
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...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 mode, ...parts before you begin, 85 recommended tools, 85 turning off your computer, 85 K keyboard connector, 17 problems, 57 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights diagnostic, 66 front of computer, 66 hard drive activity, 15 link integrity, 17 network, 17 network activity, 17 power, 14 ...
...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 mode, ...parts before you begin, 85 recommended tools, 85 turning off your computer, 85 K keyboard connector, 17 problems, 57 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights diagnostic, 66 front of computer, 66 hard drive activity, 15 link integrity, 17 network, 17 network activity, 17 power, 14 ...
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...59 removing, 93 type supported, 90 messages error, 56 system, 70 Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem problems, 55 monitor blank, 63 clone mode, 28 connect DVI, 22,... 42 problems, 60 Network Setup 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... 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 ...
...59 removing, 93 type supported, 90 messages error, 56 system, 70 Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem problems, 55 monitor blank, 63 clone mode, 28 connect DVI, 22,... 42 problems, 60 Network Setup 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... 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 ...
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See monitor Service Tag, 10 settings system setup, 166 sleep mode about, 47 SLI See Scalable Link ..., 162 memory, 161 physical, 165 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,..., 9 Q QuickSet, 51 R RAID configuring, 29 RAID array, creating, 34 regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 Windows XP, 78 Removing, 123 S safety instructions, 9 Scalable Link Interface technology, 49 scanner problems, 62 screen.
See monitor Service Tag, 10 settings system setup, 166 sleep mode about, 47 SLI See Scalable Link ..., 162 memory, 161 physical, 165 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,..., 9 Q QuickSet, 51 R RAID configuring, 29 RAID array, creating, 34 regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 Windows XP, 78 Removing, 123 S safety instructions, 9 Scalable Link Interface technology, 49 scanner problems, 62 screen.