Dell XPS L502X Support Question
Dell XPS L502X Support Question
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Question posted by rafumi on August 4th, 2014
No Hard Drive Is Detected When Installing Windows 7 Through A Usb On A Dell Xps
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Setup Guide - Page 9
...fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting airflow around your computer. You should never place your Dell XPS laptop. The computer turns on the computer may cause it to accumulate in the air vents.
... your computer, ensure that you allow dust to overheat. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop
This section provides information about setting up your computer in an enclosed space, such as carpets or...
Setup Guide - Page 29
... XPS Laptop
7
Audio-in sleep state. The USB PowerShare
feature allows you turn on /off when only 10% of the total battery life remains.
27 Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for
use with audio programs.
8
eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare -
Connects to eSATA
compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB...
Setup Guide - Page 35
... located in
this strip. For more information on
the battery status light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on the XPS logo indicates the power states.
Using Your XPS Laptop
1
Battery status light - A solid
white light indicates hard drive activity. The light on page 40.
33 CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer...
Setup Guide - Page 63
... XPS Laptop
Blu-ray 3D
The NVIDIA 3DTV Play application allows you to watch Blu-ray 3D videos, use the CyberLink Power DVD application installed on the CyberLink PowerDVD's configuration options and settings, click Help in the application. The CyberLink PowerDVD application detects your computer hard drive from possible damage, by detecting a free fall state is detected, the hard drive...
Setup Guide - Page 71
...hard drive or CDs.
• Save and close any error message that is displayed to run the Program Compatability Wizard:
1. Solving Problems
-- Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed.... Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.
-- See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows.
2. Ensure that your computer ...
Setup Guide - Page 72
...'s model number, service tag, express service code, warranty status, and alerts on the day they occurred.
70 The Dell Support Center home page displays your hard drive, and track the changes made to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on...
Setup Guide - Page 73
... your own backup media. Using Support Tools
Detailed System Information -
My Dell Downloads
NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions.
System Performance Improvement Offers-...this website you can download available software for future use My Dell Downloads:
1.
access copies of the software pre-installed on the screen to register and download the software.
3....
Setup Guide - Page 74
... system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you...Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. Start Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc.
72
To start the search.
3. Dell Diagnostics
If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Using Support Tools
Hardware Troubleshooter
If a device is either not detected...
Setup Guide - Page 75
....
2. Do you see a message stating that is invoked: a.
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer.
NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 93) for assistance.
1. b. Do you want to...
Setup Guide - Page 76
...hard drive and to go to run.
5.
If PSA is displayed at the top of the problem appears on page 93) for your screen. To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit.
74 Press any key to start Dell...key to go to the Choose An Option window.
4. Using Support Tools
c. The following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If a problem is ...
Setup Guide - Page 79
... operating system failure prevents the use of the following options:
CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating ...before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup
when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive
Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc
to restore your computer to...
Setup Guide - Page 81
... preserving the data files. You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to preserve the data files on your computer, it was in when you need to install on page 82) to restore your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup.
CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to the operating...
Setup Guide - Page 83
... recovery media is recommended that you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it at the time of purchase. You can use of the recovery options installed on the screen. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you purchased the...
Setup Guide - Page 84
...Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Restoring Your Operating System
To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed... the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 79) to restore your operating system. NOTE: Dell Factory ...
Setup Guide - Page 85
... times to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel.
83 The System Recovery Options window appears.
4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Starting Dell Factory Image Restore
1.
then, shut down your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK.
6. Select...
Setup Guide - Page 86
... to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to restart the computer.
84 Click Finish to the factory condition, then click Next. The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored...
Setup Guide - Page 91
... the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 92), indicating the tests that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any other storage device in the product. Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on page 93.
2. lost removable media that may...
Setup Guide - Page 96
...
run a diagnostic program for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features
support.dell.com
find your Service Tag/Express Service Code - Check ...Dell Support Center" on page 71
for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 72
reinstall system software
"My Dell Downloads" on page 70
upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive...
Setup Guide - Page 104
...;-50 to 10,000 ft)
Storage
-15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 95% (noncondensing)
Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment):
Operating
0.66 GRMS
NonOperating
1.30 GRMS
102
Computer Environment
Maximum shock (for non-operating - for operating - measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse;
Setup Guide - Page 108
Index
F
finding more information 94 flick 48 FTP login, anonymous 87
H
hard drive activity light 33 hardware problems
diagnosing 72 Hardware Troubleshooter 72 help
getting assistance and support 85
I... connector 31 Multimedia Control Keys 40
N
network connection fixing 65
NVIDIA Optimus Technology 56
O
Optical Drive Using 44
P
power problems, solving 66 power strips, using 8 problems, solving 63
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