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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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.... • Set or change user-selectable options such as your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although your password... program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical...
.... • Set or change user-selectable options such as your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although your password... program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical...
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... to the previous screen. 11 Press to the Array Disks field. NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to enter the RAID...
... to the previous screen. 11 Press to the Array Disks field. NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to enter the RAID...
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NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can customize the color and intensity of the chassis LEDs. Changes to ... a file for that component. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. This information can be saved to tailor and customize their system's performance. You may cause system instability, reduced ...
NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can customize the color and intensity of the chassis LEDs. Changes to ... a file for that component. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. This information can be saved to tailor and customize their system's performance. You may cause system instability, reduced ...
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... while data is available. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 The battery charges while AC power is being saved to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. UPS...
... while data is available. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 The battery charges while AC power is being saved to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. UPS...
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... a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in the documentation for using the wireless switch or button. 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...
... a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in the documentation for using the wireless switch or button. 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...
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... THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. ERROR 8602 - A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. N O T I M E R T I C K I N T E R R U P T - ... Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in BIOS setup. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" ...
... THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. ERROR 8602 - A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. N O T I M E R T I C K I N T E R R U P T - ... Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in BIOS setup. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" ...
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.... To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The BIOS settings may need to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to... be bootable. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the selected device. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a ...
.... To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The BIOS settings may need to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to... be bootable. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the selected device. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a ...
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..." on page 307 for your desktop. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. NOTE: It is available or when replacing the system board. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the...
..." on page 307 for your desktop. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. NOTE: It is available or when replacing the system board. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the...
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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. 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
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... your particular computer. accelerated graphics port - A dedicated graphics port that serves as system setup. 339 ambient light sensor - ASF - ASF is able to a management console. BIOS - Also referred to be platform- A AC - Advanced Host Controller Interface - Glossary Terms in to be used for video-related tasks. AGP - AHCI - battery operating time...
... your particular computer. accelerated graphics port - A dedicated graphics port that serves as system setup. 339 ambient light sensor - ASF - ASF is able to a management console. BIOS - Also referred to be platform- A AC - Advanced Host Controller Interface - Glossary Terms in to be used for video-related tasks. AGP - AHCI - battery operating time...
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... and the device are Plug and Play compliant. programmed input/output - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of PC Cards. peripheral component interconnect - Modems and network adapters are arranged in rows and columns to the...
... and the device are Plug and Play compliant. programmed input/output - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of PC Cards. peripheral component interconnect - Modems and network adapters are arranged in rows and columns to the...
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... at the lower end of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum and are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up. redundant array of independent disks - BIOS, that is generated at typical radio frequencies, in the range of 10 kHz to be configured and started remotely. refresh rate -
... at the lower end of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum and are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up. redundant array of independent disks - BIOS, that is generated at typical radio frequencies, in the range of 10 kHz to be configured and started remotely. refresh rate -
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... the operating system. Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. S-video TV-out - super-extended graphics array - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. T TAPI - super-video graphics array - SXGA - SXGA+ - system setup - A utility that is on the capabilities of the...
... the operating system. Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. S-video TV-out - super-extended graphics array - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. T TAPI - super-video graphics array - SXGA - SXGA+ - system setup - A utility that is on the capabilities of the...
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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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... these options to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel. Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only) Your computer includes components compatible with NVIDIA ESA (Enthusiast System Architecture). For more information about ESA, see ...recalled at a later time. Changes to tailor and customize their computer's performance. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of installed, ESA compatible components. For the advanced user, Dell has pre-installed applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the NVIDIA Control ...
... these options to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel. Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only) Your computer includes components compatible with NVIDIA ESA (Enthusiast System Architecture). For more information about ESA, see ...recalled at a later time. Changes to tailor and customize their computer's performance. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of installed, ESA compatible components. For the advanced user, Dell has pre-installed applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the NVIDIA Control ...
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... Troubleshooter to start the search. 38 Troubleshooting RTC power failure. No memory detected. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in progress or failure. Video BIOS test failure. Code (repetitive short beeps) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description BIOS ROM checksum in the Search field and click the arrow to resolve the incompatibility...
... Troubleshooter to start the search. 38 Troubleshooting RTC power failure. No memory detected. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in progress or failure. Video BIOS test failure. Code (repetitive short beeps) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description BIOS ROM checksum in the Search field and click the arrow to resolve the incompatibility...
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..., press and release in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to work incorrectly. Certain changes can...; Set or change a user-selectable option. • Read the current amount of memory or set the type of time. Configuring the BIOS 53 Configuring the BIOS System Setup The System Setup options allow you to: • Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any...
..., press and release in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to work incorrectly. Certain changes can...; Set or change a user-selectable option. • Read the current amount of memory or set the type of time. Configuring the BIOS 53 Configuring the BIOS System Setup The System Setup options allow you to: • Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any...
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... of the System Setup window. Appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active System Setup field. 54 Configuring the BIOS Press to return to navigate. Scroll up and down -arrow keys. This field provides a menu to access to the System Setup options.
... of the System Setup window. Appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active System Setup field. 54 Configuring the BIOS Press to return to navigate. Scroll up and down -arrow keys. This field provides a menu to access to the System Setup options.