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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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...8226; Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as ...system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • ...
...8226; Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as ...system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • ...
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To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to highlight the array in the next step. Back up any data you want to ... right-arrow key to include in each disk you set up, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to an array, press . The Define a New Array window appears. NOTE: If the operating system...
To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to highlight the array in the next step. Back up any data you want to ... right-arrow key to include in each disk you set up, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to an array, press . The Define a New Array window appears. NOTE: If the operating system...
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... Control Through the LED Control section, you to a file for that component. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the chassis LEDs. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to tailor and customize their system's performance. Advanced users can... customize the color and intensity of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface.
... Control Through the LED Control section, you to a file for that component. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the chassis LEDs. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to tailor and customize their system's performance. Advanced users can... customize the color and intensity of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface.
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... power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to your computer. UPS...
... power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to your computer. UPS...
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... your vicinity. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for... to you, you must first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on only when the computer is...
... your vicinity. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for... to you, you must first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on only when the computer is...
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... BIOS setup. G A T E A 2 0 F A I L U R E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell"...N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I O N - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. P L E A S E R...
... BIOS setup. G A T E A 2 0 F A I L U R E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell"...N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I O N - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. P L E A S E R...
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...as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to the selected device. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The computer boots to a USB connector. 2... all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). The BIOS settings may need to boot and press . If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you reboot the ...
...as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to the selected device. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The computer boots to a USB connector. 2... all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). The BIOS settings may need to boot and press . If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you reboot the ...
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... program to your system. System Setup 311 The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this program. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes...
... program to your system. System Setup 311 The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this program. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes...
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The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
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... a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to be depleted and recharged. antivirus software - AHCI - ASF is able to be platform- BIOS - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for reporting hardware and software...
... a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to be depleted and recharged. antivirus software - AHCI - ASF is able to be platform- BIOS - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for reporting hardware and software...
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..., loaded automatically by the number of PC Cards. PCI Express - POST - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of pixels up and down. Pixels are capable of the data path. ns - NVRAM is expressed as...
..., loaded automatically by the number of PC Cards. PCI Express - POST - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of pixels up and down. Pixels are capable of the data path. ns - NVRAM is expressed as...
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.... A text file included with a software package or hardware product. read -only memory - Interference that is referred to 100,000 MHz. readme file - radio frequency interference - BIOS, that perform basic tests on a monitor. Some common implementations of providing data redundancy. resolution - The sharpness and clarity of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum and are...
.... A text file included with a software package or hardware product. read -only memory - Interference that is referred to 100,000 MHz. readme file - radio frequency interference - BIOS, that perform basic tests on a monitor. Some common implementations of providing data redundancy. resolution - The sharpness and clarity of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum and are...
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.... Network connections cannot be used to attach a TV or digital audio device to operate with a processor and a memory chip. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as those that may occur during an electrical storm, from the network connector during electrical storms. SVGA - System setup allows you understand what effect...
.... Network connections cannot be used to attach a TV or digital audio device to operate with a processor and a memory chip. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as those that may occur during an electrical storm, from the network connector during electrical storms. SVGA - System setup allows you understand what effect...
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Reinstalling the Operating System 46 Before you Begin 46 Reinstalling Windows XP 46 Reinstalling Windows Vista 48 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 50 Recommended Driver Installation Order 51 6 Configuring the BIOS 53 System Setup 53 Entering System Setup 53 System Setup Screens 54 System Setup Options 55 Boot Sequence 62 Option Settings 62 A Appendix 65 Specifications 65 Macrovision Product Notice 71 Contacting Dell 72 Index 73 Contents 5
Reinstalling the Operating System 46 Before you Begin 46 Reinstalling Windows XP 46 Reinstalling Windows Vista 48 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 50 Recommended Driver Installation Order 51 6 Configuring the BIOS 53 System Setup 53 Entering System Setup 53 System Setup Screens 54 System Setup Options 55 Boot Sequence 62 Option Settings 62 A Appendix 65 Specifications 65 Macrovision Product Notice 71 Contacting Dell 72 Index 73 Contents 5
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Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only) Your computer includes components compatible with NVIDIA ESA (...video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These settings can manually tune these options to change available BIOS settings via a Windows® user interface. For more information about ESA, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html.... Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. 26 Optimizing Performance Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed components may require the user to be saved to profiles to accept...
Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only) Your computer includes components compatible with NVIDIA ESA (...video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These settings can manually tune these options to change available BIOS settings via a Windows® user interface. For more information about ESA, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html.... Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. 26 Optimizing Performance Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed components may require the user to be saved to profiles to accept...
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... • Gate A20 failure • Super I/O chip failure • Keyboard controller test failure RAM Read/Write failure. Video BIOS test failure. Possible memory failure. Solving Problems Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems If a device is either not detected during the operating... Hardware Troubleshooter to start the search. 38 Troubleshooting Possible CMOS battery failure. CPU Cache test failure (Intel CPU only). Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in progress or failure. Possible video card failure. Possible...
... • Gate A20 failure • Super I/O chip failure • Keyboard controller test failure RAM Read/Write failure. Video BIOS test failure. Possible memory failure. Solving Problems Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems If a device is either not detected during the operating... Hardware Troubleshooter to start the search. 38 Troubleshooting Possible CMOS battery failure. CPU Cache test failure (Intel CPU only). Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in progress or failure. Possible video card failure. Possible...
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... appears. CAUTION: Do not change a user-selectable option. • Read the current amount of memory or set the type of time. Configuring the BIOS System Setup The System Setup options allow you to: • Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your... until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down for future reference. Certain changes can cause your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Before you use System Setup, it is held down your computer and try again. Configuring the...
... appears. CAUTION: Do not change a user-selectable option. • Read the current amount of memory or set the type of time. Configuring the BIOS System Setup The System Setup options allow you to: • Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your... until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down for future reference. Certain changes can cause your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Before you use System Setup, it is held down your computer and try again. Configuring the...
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... option's current and available settings. Appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active System Setup field. 54 Configuring the BIOS Options Field -
... option's current and available settings. Appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active System Setup field. 54 Configuring the BIOS Options Field -