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... is blank 42 If the screen is difficult to read 43 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 45 Dell Diagnostics 48 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 48 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 48 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Reinstalling Drivers 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 51 Using Microsoft Windows XP System...
... is blank 42 If the screen is difficult to read 43 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 45 Dell Diagnostics 48 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 48 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 48 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Reinstalling Drivers 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 51 Using Microsoft Windows XP System...
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... site. • Community - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- If you reinstall the operating system for your configuration. 10 Finding Information The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your computer, you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at...
... site. • Community - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- If you reinstall the operating system for your configuration. 10 Finding Information The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your computer, you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at...
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... a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. See the documentation that it is compatible with a USB cable.
... a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. See the documentation that it is compatible with a USB cable.
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.... 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your computer.
.... 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your computer.
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... running in the Windows taskbar for quick access. • Set the computer to prompt you for systems that are ordered with Quick Resume • Device drivers This technology allows the user's system to quickly return to an active state after non-use the hibernate settings you to enable hibernate mode. Advanced...
... running in the Windows taskbar for quick access. • Set the computer to prompt you for systems that are ordered with Quick Resume • Device drivers This technology allows the user's system to quickly return to an active state after non-use the hibernate settings you to enable hibernate mode. Advanced...
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...to access the menu. 4 Press the left- Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading is ordered. Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup The QRT drivers must be installed before this feature is optimized to take advantage of performing certain tasks simultaneously. It is recommended that can benefit from ... one physical processor to access the menu. 3 Press the up- Also, Quick Resume is enabled in system setup when this feature becomes active. These drivers are checked. 6 Click the Advanced tab. 7 From the When I press the power button on my computer drop-down menu, select Do Nothing....
...to access the menu. 4 Press the left- Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading is ordered. Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup The QRT drivers must be installed before this feature is optimized to take advantage of performing certain tasks simultaneously. It is recommended that can benefit from ... one physical processor to access the menu. 3 Press the up- Also, Quick Resume is enabled in system setup when this feature becomes active. These drivers are checked. 6 Click the Advanced tab. 7 From the When I press the power button on my computer drop-down menu, select Do Nothing....
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... - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements...
... - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements...
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... system. • Connect or install a new device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver is a program that only its own set of the screen. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration...information for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for the selected device. All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests...
... system. • Connect or install a new device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver is a program that only its own set of the screen. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration...information for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for the selected device. All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests...
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... Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the driver files to replace the driver with a [!]) on the device icon. If an...
... Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the driver files to replace the driver with a [!]) on the device icon. If an...
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...and click the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in certain regions. To resolve incompatibilities using System Restore. NOTE: Dell PC Restore is detected but incorrectly configured, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System...3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the ...
...and click the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in certain regions. To resolve incompatibilities using System Restore. NOTE: Dell PC Restore is detected but incorrectly configured, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System...3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the ...
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... the restore point that Restore my computer to an earlier time is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to which you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTE: The procedures in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. If a calendar date has only one... files or recover them. If that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you want to restore your Dell™ computer to resolve the problem. System Restore does not monitor your data files...
... the restore point that Restore my computer to an earlier time is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to which you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTE: The procedures in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. If a calendar date has only one... files or recover them. If that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you want to restore your Dell™ computer to resolve the problem. System Restore does not monitor your data files...
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... data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTICE: If you do not press in when you purchased the computer. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to the operating state it was in time, let the computer finish ..., save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer- Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your hard drive to All Programs→ Accessories→ System ...
... data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTICE: If you do not press in when you purchased the computer. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to the operating state it was in time, let the computer finish ..., save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer- Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your hard drive to All Programs→ Accessories→ System ...
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... Express x16 card PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x16 card slot PCI Express x1 card slot If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the PCI Express x16 and PCI Express x1 cards are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the procedures in "Before You Begin"...72. Removing and Installing Parts 69 Installing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in the next section. If you are half-height slots. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI Express cards: • One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x1 card slot NOTE...
... Express x16 card PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x16 card slot PCI Express x1 card slot If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the PCI Express x16 and PCI Express x1 cards are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the procedures in "Before You Begin"...72. Removing and Installing Parts 69 Installing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in the next section. If you are half-height slots. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI Express cards: • One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x1 card slot NOTE...
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... card for the card as described in "Before You Begin" on . 13 Install any cables that should be attached to the equipment. 11 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. 10 Close the card retention door by snapping it into the computer. 12 Replace the computer cover...
... card for the card as described in "Before You Begin" on . 13 Install any cables that should be attached to the equipment. 11 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. 10 Close the card retention door by snapping it into the computer. 12 Replace the computer cover...
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... empty card-slot opening. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the drive and to the connector labeled "SATA0" on . 6 Uninstall the card's driver.
... empty card-slot opening. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the drive and to the connector labeled "SATA0" on . 6 Uninstall the card's driver.
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.... • Suggested - Applications may cause the drive to unlock setup options. Only Windows system binaries are covered by default on the computer. DEP is enabled. Drivers and the Widows core kernel binaries are covered by the drive manufacturer. • Performance - NOTE: This option appears only when the Admin Password option is...
.... • Suggested - Applications may cause the drive to unlock setup options. Only Windows system binaries are covered by default on the computer. DEP is enabled. Drivers and the Widows core kernel binaries are covered by the drive manufacturer. • Performance - NOTE: This option appears only when the Admin Password option is...
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...participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to Part 15 of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party software and peripherals include any optional support service contract ...manufacturer's instruction manual, may be available for a Class B digital device pursuant to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the product. FCC Notices (U.S. Additional technical support options may cause ...
...participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to Part 15 of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party software and peripherals include any optional support service contract ...manufacturer's instruction manual, may be available for a Class B digital device pursuant to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the product. FCC Notices (U.S. Additional technical support options may cause ...
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... monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 warranty, 9 drivers about, 49 identifying, 49 drives hard drive, 75 installing floppy, 87 installing hard drive, 77 problems, 29 removing floppy, 85 removing hard drive, 76..., 21 helpful tips, 23 how to, 21 copying DVDs general information, 21 helpful tips, 23 how to, 21 cover closing, 93 opening, 61 D Dell contacting, 110-111 Dell Diagnostics, 48 support policy, 110 support site, 10 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 45 diagnostics...
... monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 warranty, 9 drivers about, 49 identifying, 49 drives hard drive, 75 installing floppy, 87 installing hard drive, 77 problems, 29 removing floppy, 85 removing hard drive, 76..., 21 helpful tips, 23 how to, 21 copying DVDs general information, 21 helpful tips, 23 how to, 21 cover closing, 93 opening, 61 D Dell contacting, 110-111 Dell Diagnostics, 48 support policy, 110 support site, 10 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 45 diagnostics...
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..., 99 expansion bus, 96 memory, 95 physical, 99 power, 98 processor, 95 technical, 95 video, 96 standby mode, 24 support contacting Dell, 110-111 policy, 110 system board, 64 System Restore, 51-52 system setup entering, 100 options, 102 screens, 100 T technical support policy,...TV connect to computer, 15 U USB booting to devices, 105 V video problems, 42 volume adjusting, 41 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 27 Network Setup Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 35 restoring, 51-52...
..., 99 expansion bus, 96 memory, 95 physical, 99 power, 98 processor, 95 technical, 95 video, 96 standby mode, 24 support contacting Dell, 110-111 policy, 110 system board, 64 System Restore, 51-52 system setup entering, 100 options, 102 screens, 100 T technical support policy,...TV connect to computer, 15 U USB booting to devices, 105 V video problems, 42 volume adjusting, 41 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 27 Network Setup Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 35 restoring, 51-52...
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.... If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Card." Installing a PCI Card 1. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: Two PCI card slots One PCI Express x16 card slot One PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Cards Your... replacing a card, follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from your computer's electronic components. Remove the computer cover.
.... If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Card." Installing a PCI Card 1. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: Two PCI card slots One PCI Express x16 card slot One PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Cards Your... replacing a card, follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from your computer's electronic components. Remove the computer cover.