Owner's Manual
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... Good signal from the power supply. computer or to help you begin any of the procedures in this does not resolve your problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 108). The computer is operating normally. Your computer has a power light and four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the ...Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot problems (see "Front View of the Computer" on page 13). If the computer malfunctions, the color and sequence of the lights identify the problem. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 48 for more information. The computer has successfully...
... Good signal from the power supply. computer or to help you begin any of the procedures in this does not resolve your problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 108). The computer is operating normally. Your computer has a power light and four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the ...Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot problems (see "Front View of the Computer" on page 13). If the computer malfunctions, the color and sequence of the lights identify the problem. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 48 for more information. The computer has successfully...
Owner's Manual
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... and their functions within the active system setup field. System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on the left -arrow keys to boot from the sequence of these fields can view your current settings and side of the system setup make that the BIOS will search the available...the processor supports 64-bit technology. Lists the order that selection active. System System Info Processor Info Memory Info PCI Info Date/Time Boot Sequence HDD Boot Sequence Lists the computer name, BIOS Version, Service Tag, Express Service Code, (if applicable), and the Asset Tag. None of devices specified...
... and their functions within the active system setup field. System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on the left -arrow keys to boot from the sequence of these fields can view your current settings and side of the system setup make that the BIOS will search the available...the processor supports 64-bit technology. Lists the order that selection active. System System Info Processor Info Memory Info PCI Info Date/Time Boot Sequence HDD Boot Sequence Lists the computer name, BIOS Version, Service Tag, Express Service Code, (if applicable), and the Asset Tag. None of devices specified...
Owner's Manual
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.... Enables or disables the internal USB controller. Identifies and enables and disables the drives attached to the SATA connectors on the front of the No Boot setting. Drives Diskette Drive (Internal default) Drive 0: (SATA-0) (On default) Drive 1: (SATA-1) (On default) SMART Reporting (Off default) This option enables or disables the floppy.... NOTE: If USB is selected, ensure that USB Controller setup option under Onboard Devices is not available from the network server, the computer attempts to boot from the next device in the boot sequence list.
.... Enables or disables the internal USB controller. Identifies and enables and disables the drives attached to the SATA connectors on the front of the No Boot setting. Drives Diskette Drive (Internal default) Drive 0: (SATA-0) (On default) Drive 1: (SATA-1) (On default) SMART Reporting (Off default) This option enables or disables the floppy.... NOTE: If USB is selected, ensure that USB Controller setup option under Onboard Devices is not available from the network server, the computer attempts to boot from the next device in the boot sequence list.
Owner's Manual
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...to continue or press to enter the Setup program or the Quickboot feature. The computer attempts to change the boot sequence for devices. The computer attempts to boot from the CD drive. The computer will generate an error message. If no operating system is on the drive... keys on screen displays a message stating the keystroke sequence that a device is required to enter system setup. The computer attempts to a USB device, the device must be bootable. Boot Menu displays the Quickboot message only (F12=Boot Menu). To ensure that is bootable, check the device...
...to continue or press to enter the Setup program or the Quickboot feature. The computer attempts to change the boot sequence for devices. The computer attempts to boot from the CD drive. The computer will generate an error message. If no operating system is on the drive... keys on screen displays a message stating the keystroke sequence that a device is required to enter system setup. The computer attempts to a USB device, the device must be bootable. Boot Menu displays the Quickboot message only (F12=Boot Menu). To ensure that is bootable, check the device...
Owner's Manual
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...desktop, then shut down your computer to a USB device, such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup, select Boot Sequence from the System group (see "System Setup Options" on page 98). 2 Press to select the appropriate device (for example, to restart... your current boot sequence in the upper-right corner of the Computer" on page 13). 2 Turn on page 59) and try again. 4 Press to continue. and...
...desktop, then shut down your computer to a USB device, such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup, select Boot Sequence from the System group (see "System Setup Options" on page 98). 2 Press to select the appropriate device (for example, to restart... your current boot sequence in the upper-right corner of the Computer" on page 13). 2 Turn on page 59) and try again. 4 Press to continue. and...
Owner's Manual
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...port that powers your computer. ambient light sensor. ASF - ASF is able to be used by your computer. battery operating time - BIOS - boot sequence - bootable CD - A disk that serves as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. bps - The standard unit for videorelated tasks....computer, do not change them. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of electricity that allows system memory to boot. and operating system-independent. Also referred to a management console. A communication pathway between the components in your particular computer. An...
...port that powers your computer. ambient light sensor. ASF - ASF is able to be used by your computer. battery operating time - BIOS - boot sequence - bootable CD - A disk that serves as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. bps - The standard unit for videorelated tasks....computer, do not change them. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of electricity that allows system memory to boot. and operating system-independent. Also referred to a management console. A communication pathway between the components in your particular computer. An...
Owner's Manual
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Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 31 replacing, 89 BIOS, 97 boot sequence about, 102 changing, 103 option settings, 102 booting to a USB device, 103 C cards installing PCI, 69 PCI, 68 PCI Express, 68 PCI Express slots, 15 PCI slots, 15 ...to, 22 copying DVDs general information, 22 helpful tips, 23 how to, 22 cover removing, 60 replacing, 90 D Dell contacting, 108 support policy, 107 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell support site, 11 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 14, 47 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9...
Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 31 replacing, 89 BIOS, 97 boot sequence about, 102 changing, 103 option settings, 102 booting to a USB device, 103 C cards installing PCI, 69 PCI, 68 PCI Express, 68 PCI Express slots, 15 PCI slots, 15 ...to, 22 copying DVDs general information, 22 helpful tips, 23 how to, 22 cover removing, 60 replacing, 90 D Dell contacting, 108 support policy, 107 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell support site, 11 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 14, 47 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9...