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...ROM Utility 29 Recovering From a Single Hard Drive Failure Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager 29 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 30 Dell™ DataSafe (Optional 30 2 Solving Problems 31 Troubleshooting Tips 31 Battery Problems 31 Drive Problems 32 CD and DVD drive problems 32 ...Hard drive problems 33 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 33 Error Messages 34 Keyboard Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36 The computer does not start up 36 The computer stops responding 36 A program stops responding 36 A...
...ROM Utility 29 Recovering From a Single Hard Drive Failure Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager 29 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 30 Dell™ DataSafe (Optional 30 2 Solving Problems 31 Troubleshooting Tips 31 Battery Problems 31 Drive Problems 32 CD and DVD drive problems 32 ...Hard drive problems 33 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 33 Error Messages 34 Keyboard Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36 The computer does not start up 36 The computer stops responding 36 A program stops responding 36 A...
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Only 123 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 123 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 123 FCC Notice (U.S. Battery 105 Replacing the Battery 105 Replacing the Computer Cover ... 113 Entering System Setup 113 System Setup Options 114 Boot Sequence 119 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 120 Clearing CMOS Settings 121 Cleaning Your Computer 121 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 121 Mouse 122 Floppy Drive 122 CDs and DVDs 122 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 123 FCC Class B 123 Contacting...
Only 123 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 123 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 123 FCC Notice (U.S. Battery 105 Replacing the Battery 105 Replacing the Computer Cover ... 113 Entering System Setup 113 System Setup Options 114 Boot Sequence 119 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 120 Clearing CMOS Settings 121 Cleaning Your Computer 121 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 121 Mouse 122 Floppy Drive 122 CDs and DVDs 122 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 123 FCC Class B 123 Contacting...
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Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by . To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is ...a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is connected to a network, different options related to store the contents of inactivity, click the Start...
Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by . To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is ...a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is connected to a network, different options related to store the contents of inactivity, click the Start...
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... pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 4 Define your computer with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - If you use your power settings on the keyboard or click the mouse. Power Options Properties Define your Windows password before the computer exits from the corresponding drop-down menu displays the following schemes...
... pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 4 Define your computer with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - If you use your power settings on the keyboard or click the mouse. Power Options Properties Define your Windows password before the computer exits from the corresponding drop-down menu displays the following schemes...
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...T E D - Solving Problems 35 A I A - d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I B L E . S YS T E M D I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . O P E R A T I S K E R R O R - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 124). Straighten bent pins. • Remove keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the system board and reboot your computer...Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you want to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Contacting Dell...
...T E D - Solving Problems 35 A I A - d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I B L E . S YS T E M D I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . O P E R A T I S K E R R O R - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 124). Straighten bent pins. • Remove keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the system board and reboot your computer...Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you want to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Contacting Dell...
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... Incompatibilities" on page 47. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task...
... Incompatibilities" on page 47. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task...
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... DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer.
... DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer.
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... the network connector on page 53. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 111. RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning. 40 Solving Problems See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities...
... the network connector on page 53. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 111. RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning. 40 Solving Problems See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities...
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...-volt power connector (12V) is set to the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 68). See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see "PCI Express Cards" on page 47. Press a key on page 53. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G - The...
...-volt power connector (12V) is set to the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 68). See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see "PCI Express Cards" on page 47. Press a key on page 53. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G - The...
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... begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices on page 13). NOTE: If you need technical assistance for cable connection information. • Ensure that the...
... begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices on page 13). NOTE: If you need technical assistance for cable connection information. • Ensure that the...
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... has power. ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE Solving Problems 45 If the power light is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. If the screen is difficult to ensure that the graphics cable is connected as a lamp. M O V E T H E M O N I G H T - Turn off , firmly press the button...
... has power. ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE Solving Problems 45 If the power light is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. If the screen is difficult to ensure that the graphics cable is connected as a lamp. M O V E T H E M O N I G H T - Turn off , firmly press the button...
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...Allows you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new device Troubleshooting Tools 51 Dell ships your computer to you with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator ...results of specialized commands that only its own set of the test and any other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that use the device. Displays error ...
...Allows you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new device Troubleshooting Tools 51 Dell ships your computer to you with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator ...results of specialized commands that only its own set of the test and any other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that use the device. Displays error ...
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... devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on when a device such as printers and keyboards. Press the power button to the computer. 62 Removing and Installing Parts Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. Use only a dry cloth to clean the...
... devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on when a device such as printers and keyboards. Press the power button to the computer. 62 Removing and Installing Parts Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. Use only a dry cloth to clean the...
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... into the VGA connector on the computer. 11 USB 2.0 connectors (6) Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as a cassette player, CD player, or...
... into the VGA connector on the computer. 11 USB 2.0 connectors (6) Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as a cassette player, CD player, or...
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...-selectable option such as follows: • To change the system configuration information after you must watch for it is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. Certain changes can appear very quickly, so you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer (see the Microsoft...Windows® desktop. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you see "Turning Off Your Computer" on (or restart) your computer. Then, shut down the system setup...
...-selectable option such as follows: • To change the system configuration information after you must watch for it is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. Certain changes can appear very quickly, so you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer (see the Microsoft...Windows® desktop. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you see "Turning Off Your Computer" on (or restart) your computer. Then, shut down the system setup...
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...continue booting the system. 118 Appendix POST Behavior Fastboot (On default) Numlock Key (On default) POST Hotkeys (Setup & Boot Menu default) Keyboard Errors (Report default) When enabled, this feature reduces computer startup time by bypassing some compatibility steps. • Off - commands the right... keypad keys to the left of your keyboard. • Off - displays the Quickboot message only (F12=Boot Menu) • None - Maintenance SERR DMI Message (On default) Load ...
...continue booting the system. 118 Appendix POST Behavior Fastboot (On default) Numlock Key (On default) POST Hotkeys (Setup & Boot Menu default) Keyboard Errors (Report default) When enabled, this feature reduces computer startup time by bypassing some compatibility steps. • Off - commands the right... keypad keys to the left of your keyboard. • Off - displays the Quickboot message only (F12=Boot Menu) • None - Maintenance SERR DMI Message (On default) Load ...
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... Before you clean your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Clean your computer and from between the keys on the keyboard. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 11 Connect ... and place it back upon the password (CLRPSWD) pins. 3 Close the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 106). Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow...
... Before you clean your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Clean your computer and from between the keys on the keyboard. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 11 Connect ... and place it back upon the password (CLRPSWD) pins. 3 Close the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 106). Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow...
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... skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Mouse If your CDs or DVDs, try using a commercially available cleaning kit. Clean your computer or keyboard. If you notice problems, such as skipping, with water. For stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs. 1 Hold the disc by its outer ...edge. Cleaning products for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and plastic part of the center hole. To clean a non-optical mouse: 1 Turn the retainer ring on DVDs. 122 Appendix You can...
... skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Mouse If your CDs or DVDs, try using a commercially available cleaning kit. Clean your computer or keyboard. If you notice problems, such as skipping, with water. For stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs. 1 Hold the disc by its outer ...edge. Cleaning products for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and plastic part of the center hole. To clean a non-optical mouse: 1 Turn the retainer ring on DVDs. 122 Appendix You can...
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... technical support for the computer and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all third-party software and peripherals is provided by the original manufacturer ...
... technical support for the computer and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all third-party software and peripherals is provided by the original manufacturer ...
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...SDRAM - See driver. it is installed in MHz, that indicates how fast computer components that are connected to as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that controls the transfer of water. The basic data unit used by your computer. L1 cache - carnet - CD-R - CD-RW - CD-RW...memory or an independent high-speed storage device. A recordable version of many processor operations. A chip that is typically used to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. continuity rambus in -line memory module - Hardware such as the Product Key or Product ID. device driver - bus...
...SDRAM - See driver. it is installed in MHz, that indicates how fast computer components that are connected to as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that controls the transfer of water. The basic data unit used by your computer. L1 cache - carnet - CD-R - CD-RW - CD-RW...memory or an independent high-speed storage device. A recordable version of many processor operations. A chip that is typically used to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. continuity rambus in -line memory module - Hardware such as the Product Key or Product ID. device driver - bus...