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NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 9 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 10 To complete the removal procedure, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 30. PCI and PCI Express Cards 27 1 2 3 4 1 PCI ...
NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 9 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 10 To complete the removal procedure, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 30. PCI and PCI Express Cards 27 1 2 3 4 1 PCI ...
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... on location of external connectors, see the Setup Guide. Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see the documentation that shipped with the card.
... on location of external connectors, see the Setup Guide. Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see the documentation that shipped with the card.
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... the user password. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature, for the current boot only. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities disc, but you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to a USB device, the device must be used...
... the user password. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature, for the current boot only. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities disc, but you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to a USB device, the device must be used...
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4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on . Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 16). 5 Connect your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Drivers & Downloads→Select Model. 4 Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list. 76 System Setup
4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on . Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 16). 5 Connect your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Drivers & Downloads→Select Model. 4 Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list. 76 System Setup
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... BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: It is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Microsoft® Windows® for your computer unusable. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Setting Up Your Dimension Desktop...
... BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: It is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Microsoft® Windows® for your computer unusable. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Setting Up Your Dimension Desktop...
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... to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 35 Solving Problems • Check the software documentation or contact the...
... to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 35 Solving Problems • Check the software documentation or contact the...
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...3. In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. See the System... and is recommended that you print these procedures before you experience a problem with your computer. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to test displays in "Lockups and Software...
...3. In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. See the System... and is recommended that you print these procedures before you experience a problem with your computer. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to test displays in "Lockups and Software...
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... to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 54. 1. then, shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, see a message stating that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: If your... computer and try again. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. This will invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) in some computers...
... to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 54. 1. then, shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, see a message stating that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: If your... computer and try again. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. This will invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) in some computers...
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...An Option window. 10. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down and restart the computer. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. To exit... the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1. If a problem is located at the top of the problem. Write down...
...An Option window. 10. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down and restart the computer. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. To exit... the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1. If a problem is located at the top of the problem. Write down...
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...Operating System disc. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only...support. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. CAUTION: Dell Factory Image Restore... is not available if the hard drive is formatted or partitioned using this option. These options restore your hard drive to be available in when you received your computer. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell... Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen. Select Dell Factory ...
...Operating System disc. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only...support. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. CAUTION: Dell Factory Image Restore... is not available if the hard drive is formatted or partitioned using this option. These options restore your hard drive to be available in when you received your computer. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell... Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen. Select Dell Factory ...
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..., you need the following items: 48 • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to the state it was in before...you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Restoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If...
..., you need the following items: 48 • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to the state it was in before...you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Restoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If...
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...to complete the installation. 49 Follow the instructions on the screen to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. Restart the computer. 5. Reinstalling Microsoft Windows The reinstallation process can ...take 1 to 2 hours to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. then, shut down your computer and try again. Click Exit if the Install Windows message ...
...to complete the installation. 49 Follow the instructions on the screen to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. Restart the computer. 5. Reinstalling Microsoft Windows The reinstallation process can ...take 1 to 2 hours to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. then, shut down your computer and try again. Click Exit if the Install Windows message ...
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...at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your warranty. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for ... memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part 56 See: the Operating System disc the back of your computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support...
...at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your warranty. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for ... memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part 56 See: the Operating System disc the back of your computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com check on page 64. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for...You must use the Service Tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support the top of your computer find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find your computer review Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com check on page 64. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for...You must use the Service Tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support the top of your computer find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find your computer review Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics...
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... Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drive Expansion Slots PCI Express x16 one slot supporting full-height card PCI one 3.5-inch drive bay for , and upgrading your ... DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive one slot supporting full-height card 58 For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Basic Specifications System Model Dimension 2010 This section provides information that you may vary by region.
... Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drive Expansion Slots PCI Express x16 one slot supporting full-height card PCI one 3.5-inch drive bay for , and upgrading your ... DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive one slot supporting full-height card 58 For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Basic Specifications System Model Dimension 2010 This section provides information that you may vary by region.
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operating system, equalizer software, firmware, driver, etc.) may result in eye strain. For additional information concerning ergonomics, please go to settings other than those specified by the manufacturer may increase ... A: Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information RTC Battery Safety WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may result in injury. Audio Safety WARNING: Excessive sound pressure from Dell that is designed to heightened sound pressure level. Do not use may increase the earphones or headphones output voltage and therefore the sound pressure level...
operating system, equalizer software, firmware, driver, etc.) may result in eye strain. For additional information concerning ergonomics, please go to settings other than those specified by the manufacturer may increase ... A: Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information RTC Battery Safety WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may result in injury. Audio Safety WARNING: Excessive sound pressure from Dell that is designed to heightened sound pressure level. Do not use may increase the earphones or headphones output voltage and therefore the sound pressure level...
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Index B Back Panel Connectors 22 backups creating 27 Back View 20 C calling Dell 53 CDs, playing and creating 24 chipset 59 computer capabilities 24 connect(ing) optional network cable 10 conserving energy 25 customer service 51 customizing 82 your desktop 24 your energy settings 25 D DataSafe Online Backup 28 DellConnect 51 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 45 Dell Diagnostics 39 Dell Factory Image Restore 43, 46 Dell Support Center 36 Dell support website 57 Diagnostic Checklist 53 Disposal 69 drivers and downloads 57 DVDs, playing and creating 24
Index B Back Panel Connectors 22 backups creating 27 Back View 20 C calling Dell 53 CDs, playing and creating 24 chipset 59 computer capabilities 24 connect(ing) optional network cable 10 conserving energy 25 customer service 51 customizing 82 your desktop 24 your energy settings 25 D DataSafe Online Backup 28 DellConnect 51 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 45 Dell Diagnostics 39 Dell Factory Image Restore 43, 46 Dell Support Center 36 Dell support website 57 Diagnostic Checklist 53 Disposal 69 drivers and downloads 57 DVDs, playing and creating 24