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... the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID... RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows®...
... the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID... RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows®...
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... for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. ...• Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support •...
... for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. ...• Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support •...
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... moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and...
... moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and...
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...in your computer. HINT: The drivers for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that you want to your system window. If this is detecting hardware in your ...→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for additionally installed devices may not be included on the Drivers and Utilities media. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to reinstall and follow the prompts on the screen. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media...
...in your computer. HINT: The drivers for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that you want to your system window. If this is detecting hardware in your ...→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for additionally installed devices may not be included on the Drivers and Utilities media. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to reinstall and follow the prompts on the screen. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media...
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... may need to Shut Down Normally You may darken and show you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 If you undock before preparing the computer, you lose unsaved data...
... may need to Shut Down Normally You may darken and show you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 If you undock before preparing the computer, you lose unsaved data...
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...(Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 129 Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of computer's thermal, electrical, ...functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel.
...(Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 129 Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of computer's thermal, electrical, ...functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel.
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... as well as evaluate the effectiveness of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. The data can manually tune these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Improperly configuring these options to view version...
... as well as evaluate the effectiveness of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. The data can manually tune these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Improperly configuring these options to view version...
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...the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer: • Power Schemes - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options ... preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. The computer may not operate correctly after the...
...the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer: • Power Schemes - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options ... preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. The computer may not operate correctly after the...
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... exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer.
... exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer.
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Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use a ... use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click Set up or...
Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use a ... use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click Set up or...
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..., and then connect the device to your laptop media device. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you copy files to your device manually, click Finish. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and video... files from CDs to your computer. At this point, you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. If prompted, select the option to sync the device using Windows Media Player. 2 Do one of the following: • If Media Player has selected...
..., and then connect the device to your laptop media device. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you copy files to your device manually, click Finish. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and video... files from CDs to your computer. At this point, you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. If prompted, select the option to sync the device using Windows Media Player. 2 Do one of the following: • If Media Player has selected...
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... computer and the information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to attacks or other security risks. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using unsecured...
... computer and the information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to attacks or other security risks. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using unsecured...
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.... See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display messages...
.... See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display messages...
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...indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on . ...Press a key on the front of the procedures in standby mode. Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation...
...indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on . ...Press a key on the front of the procedures in standby mode. Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation...
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...- Ensure that the electrical outlet is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is securely connected to verify that the main power cable and front panel cable are : ... power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar products in known working condition to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is working by testing it with numbers on the front...
...- Ensure that the electrical outlet is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is securely connected to verify that the main power cable and front panel cable are : ... power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar products in known working condition to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is working by testing it with numbers on the front...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). ALERT! FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your ...
FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). ALERT! FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your ...
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...STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I T Y. - PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see your computer). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter... system setup program and correct the date or time (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have ...
...STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I T Y. - PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see your computer). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter... system setup program and correct the date or time (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have ...
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... recommended by the manufacturer. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - See "... reset time and date information after turning on page 337). If the drive is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - R E P ...
... recommended by the manufacturer. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - See "... reset time and date information after turning on page 337). If the drive is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - R E P ...
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...E C O M P U T E R - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on the back of the computer and the network jack. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Windows Hardware ...O T E R - See "Power Lights for Laptop Computers" on page 280. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C...Manual for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting Replace the network cable.
...E C O M P U T E R - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on the back of the computer and the network jack. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Windows Hardware ...O T E R - See "Power Lights for Laptop Computers" on page 280. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C...Manual for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting Replace the network cable.
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... electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). Computers" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. NOTE: On certain...cable in the power connector on the back of interference are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the processor power cable is in known working condition to verify that the ...
... electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). Computers" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. NOTE: On certain...cable in the power connector on the back of interference are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the processor power cable is in known working condition to verify that the ...