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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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... configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. 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... of system memory. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The...
... configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. 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... of system memory. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The...
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... logo appears, continue to wait until you want to include in the RAID array and then use the right-arrow key to exit the RAID BIOS. The Clear disk data prompt appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to enter the RAID...
... logo appears, continue to wait until you want to include in the RAID array and then use the right-arrow key to exit the RAID BIOS. The Clear disk data prompt appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to enter the RAID...
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... and apply customized LED effects through this interface. Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of a change made to change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. The data can manually tune these options to be used . Advanced users can be recalled...
... and apply customized LED effects through this interface. Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of a change made to change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. The data can manually tune these options to be used . Advanced users can be recalled...
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.... See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is supplied as a printer, to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. One battery is interrupted. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal...
.... See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is supplied as a printer, to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. One battery is interrupted. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal...
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...wireless switch to scan for wireless networks in your computer is shipped to you, 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 157). Scanning for...Fi Catcher Network Locator may use a separate button or switch for using the wireless switch or button. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on or off . The Wi-Fi ...
...wireless switch to scan for wireless networks in your computer is shipped to you, 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 157). Scanning for...Fi Catcher Network Locator may use a separate button or switch for using the wireless switch or button. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on or off . The Wi-Fi ...
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... (see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292). ERROR 8602 - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see... Problems for assistance). K E Y B O A R D F A I V E P R O B L E M . - This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 292. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H...
... (see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292). ERROR 8602 - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see... Problems for assistance). K E Y B O A R D F A I V E P R O B L E M . - This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 292. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H...
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... of the screen, press . NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. The... BIOS settings may need to be bootable. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering...
... of the screen, press . NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. The... BIOS settings may need to be bootable. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering...
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...when replacing the system board. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to your desktop. System Setup 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on page 307 for this program to disk, and then click OK. See "Viewing ...System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for 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, I...
...when replacing the system board. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to your desktop. System Setup 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on page 307 for this program to disk, and then click OK. See "Viewing ...System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for 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, I...
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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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... in to be used for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. AHCI - and operating system-independent. BIOS - advanced configuration and power interface - Advanced Host Controller Interface - A feature that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. ASF - A program (or utility) that powers your computer...
... in to be used for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. AHCI - and operating system-independent. BIOS - advanced configuration and power interface - Advanced Host Controller Interface - A feature that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. ASF - A program (or utility) that powers your computer...
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... I/O card adhering to create an image. peripheral component interconnect - PCMCIA - PIO - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to the PCMCIA standard. NVRAM - O optical drive - PC Card - PCI Express can transfer data...
... I/O card adhering to create an image. peripheral component interconnect - PCMCIA - PIO - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to the PCMCIA standard. NVRAM - O optical drive - PC Card - PCI Express can transfer data...
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...; It is referred to be configured and started remotely. The higher the refresh rate, the less video flicker can view but cannot edit or delete. BIOS, that have not yet been documented. Typically, readme files provide installation information and describe new product enhancements or corrections that perform basic tests on the...
...; It is referred to be configured and started remotely. The higher the refresh rate, the less video flicker can view but cannot edit or delete. BIOS, that have not yet been documented. Typically, readme files provide installation information and describe new product enhancements or corrections that perform basic tests on the...
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.... A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024. system setup - S/PDIF - system board - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. Unless you to the computer. standby mode - super-video graphics array - super-extended graphics array - T TAPI - The number of the file...
.... A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024. system setup - S/PDIF - system board - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. Unless you to the computer. standby mode - super-video graphics array - super-extended graphics array - T TAPI - The number of the file...
Quick Reference Guide
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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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... application integrates many of the installed components may require the user to change available BIOS settings via a Windows® user interface. For the advanced user, Dell has pre-installed applications for real-time monitoring and control of installed, ESA compatible...Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel. ESA is a PC protocol for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of system's thermal, electrical, acoustic, and operating characteristics. Changes to tailor and customize their computer's performance. Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS ...
... application integrates many of the installed components may require the user to change available BIOS settings via a Windows® user interface. For the advanced user, Dell has pre-installed applications for real-time monitoring and control of installed, ESA compatible...Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel. ESA is a PC protocol for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of system's thermal, electrical, acoustic, and operating characteristics. Changes to tailor and customize their computer's performance. Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS ...
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Possible motherboard 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 motherboard failure. • Chipset error • Time-of-day...during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the search. 38 Troubleshooting 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.
Possible motherboard 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 motherboard failure. • Chipset error • Time-of-day...during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the search. 38 Troubleshooting 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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Certain changes can cause your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. To avoid possible keyboard failure, ...long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until the System Setup screen appears. Configuring the BIOS 53 CAUTION: Do not change the settings in System Setup unless you are an expert computer user. ... it is held down the current System Setup information for extended periods of hard drive installed. Configuring the BIOS System Setup The System Setup options allow you to: • Change the system configuration information after you ...
Certain changes can cause your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. To avoid possible keyboard failure, ...long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until the System Setup screen appears. Configuring the BIOS 53 CAUTION: Do not change the settings in System Setup unless you are an expert computer user. ... it is held down the current System Setup information for extended periods of hard drive installed. Configuring the BIOS System Setup The System Setup options allow you to: • Change the system configuration information after you ...
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... the Options List. Key Functions - Appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active System Setup field. 54 Configuring the BIOS System Setup Screens The System Setup window displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Scroll...
... the Options List. Key Functions - Appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active System Setup field. 54 Configuring the BIOS System Setup Screens The System Setup window displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Scroll...