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... System Setup 113 Overview 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...
... System Setup 113 Overview 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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...Click the Rebuild RAID volume now button. 4 Click the Yes button to start rebuilding the RAID volume to exit system setup and resume the boot process. NOTE: You can give you will have a selected area on your system that helps you to store and protect your system to ... such as photos, music, videos, files, and more information about RAID options, see "System Setup" on page 114. 5 Press the left - Dell™ DataSafe (Optional) Dell DataSafe is rebuilding the RAID level 1 volume. The included software can use your computer has a robust level of data protection out of a failure....
...Click the Rebuild RAID volume now button. 4 Click the Yes button to start rebuilding the RAID volume to exit system setup and resume the boot process. NOTE: You can give you will have a selected area on your system that helps you to store and protect your system to ... such as photos, music, videos, files, and more information about RAID options, see "System Setup" on page 114. 5 Press the left - Dell™ DataSafe (Optional) Dell DataSafe is rebuilding the RAID level 1 volume. The included software can use your computer has a robust level of data protection out of a failure....
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...Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. A possible processor failure has Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). Troubleshooting Tools 47 Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. •...; If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see condition after the computer "Power Problems" on page 41. page 124). successfully booted...
...Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. A possible processor failure has Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). Troubleshooting Tools 47 Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. •...; If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see condition after the computer "Power Problems" on page 41. page 124). successfully booted...
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..." on page 113). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 73. 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that the cables are properly connected to boot from the computer for each card. Troubleshooting Tools 49 If the computer... Repeat this process for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 53). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 124). See "Cards" on page 124). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred....
..." on page 113). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 73. 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that the cables are properly connected to boot from the computer for each card. Troubleshooting Tools 49 If the computer... Repeat this process for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 53). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 124). See "Cards" on page 124). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred....
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...Problems" on your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 59) and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to select a test based on the symptom of the problem ... test of devices. You can customize the tests you want . Performs a thorough check of devices. NOTE: The Service Tag for technical assistance. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTICE: The...
...Problems" on your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 59) and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to select a test based on the symptom of the problem ... test of devices. You can customize the tests you want . Performs a thorough check of devices. NOTE: The Service Tag for technical assistance. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTICE: The...
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... spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. During the boot process, a blue bar with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the... not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. If possible,.... To see if System Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to complete. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to the operating state it was in when you...
... spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. During the boot process, a blue bar with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the... not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. If possible,.... To see if System Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to complete. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to the operating state it was in when you...
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.... See "Controls and Lights" on page 111 for more information, see "System Setup Options" on page 114 for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on booting to a USB device). Press the power button to turn off the computer. NOTICE: Ensure that you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. Use the...
.... See "Controls and Lights" on page 111 for more information, see "System Setup Options" on page 114 for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on booting to a USB device). Press the power button to turn off the computer. NOTICE: Ensure that you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. Use the...
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... the network and the computer. The computer is a solid amber light, this indicates a problem with the power supply inside the computer. If the system cannot boot and there is not detecting a physical connection to the network. Blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 47.) Standby...
... the network and the computer. The computer is a solid amber light, this indicates a problem with the power supply inside the computer. If the system cannot boot and there is not detecting a physical connection to the network. Blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 47.) Standby...
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.... Settings are On, Off, or On w/PXE. Appendix 115 Displays the contents of the Memory Technology. Determines the order in the boot sequence list. enables the internal drive controller and allows the internal floppy drive read permission for RAID. Pressing this key combination causes a ...it becomes the first device in the system setup menu. enables the USB floppy drive • Internal - To boot from a network server. Memory Info PCI Info Date/Time Boot Sequence (Diskette drive default) Displays the amount of Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Memory Channel Mode, and a ...
.... Settings are On, Off, or On w/PXE. Appendix 115 Displays the contents of the Memory Technology. Determines the order in the boot sequence list. enables the internal drive controller and allows the internal floppy drive read permission for RAID. Pressing this key combination causes a ...it becomes the first device in the system setup menu. enables the USB floppy drive • Internal - To boot from a network server. Memory Info PCI Info Date/Time Boot Sequence (Diskette drive default) Displays the amount of Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Memory Channel Mode, and a ...
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... displays no message When set to view the Event Log. 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 - displays... both messages (F2=Setup and F12=Boot Menu) • Setup - Entries are marked R for Read and U for Unread. When set to Report and an error is detected during ...
... displays no message When set to view the Event Log. 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 - displays... both messages (F2=Setup and F12=Boot Menu) • Setup - Entries are marked R for Read and U for Unread. When set to Report and an error is detected during ...
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... upper-right corner of the device that your device is bootable, check the device documentation. Then shut down your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the drive, or if the CD has no operating system, the computer generates an error message. • USB Flash Device - For example..., if you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector (see "Connectors" on page 111). 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer (see the ...
... upper-right corner of the device that your device is bootable, check the device documentation. Then shut down your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the drive, or if the CD has no operating system, the computer generates an error message. • USB Flash Device - For example..., if you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector (see "Connectors" on page 111). 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer (see the ...
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NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ... or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark). 5 Press plus (+) or minus (-) to move a selected device up - Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 59). 6 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it . 3 Press the...Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on page 113). 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press to restore it from the electrical outlet. 120 Appendix
NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ... or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark). 5 Press plus (+) or minus (-) to move a selected device up - Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 59). 6 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it . 3 Press the...Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on page 113). 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press to restore it from the electrical outlet. 120 Appendix
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... your computer has a virus, ensure that allows for enabled devices to automatically recognize each device attached to be depleted and recharged. boot sequence - bootable CD - bps - BTU - An interface for videorelated tasks. The length of data interpreted by your particular computer.... BIOS - basic input/output system - Unless you can use to boot. Specifies the order of time (minutes or hours) that helps to a management console. A disk that you always have a bootable ...
... your computer has a virus, ensure that allows for enabled devices to automatically recognize each device attached to be depleted and recharged. boot sequence - bootable CD - bps - BTU - An interface for videorelated tasks. The length of data interpreted by your particular computer.... BIOS - basic input/output system - Unless you can use to boot. Specifies the order of time (minutes or hours) that helps to a management console. A disk that you always have a bootable ...
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... ROM. PCI Express - power-on a display screen. A computer chip that establishes standards for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. A type of PC Cards. pre-boot execution environment - A WfM (Wired for program instructions and data. A method of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. Some common implementations of...
... ROM. PCI Express - power-on a display screen. A computer chip that establishes standards for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. A type of PC Cards. pre-boot execution environment - A WfM (Wired for program instructions and data. A method of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. Some common implementations of...
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...in the drive when the computer is 1 ampere of electric potential or electromotive force. Zip drive - virus - If the computer is a boot virus, which has a filename extension of interconnected computers that supports resolutions up to indicate the approximate capacity of a floppy disk. The measurement of...your computer. Z ZIF - A virus program moves from one computer to the open position. A common type of virus is infected, the boot virus may replicate itself onto all the floppy disks that uses 3.5-inch removable disks called Zip files and usually have a filename extension of ...
...in the drive when the computer is 1 ampere of electric potential or electromotive force. Zip drive - virus - If the computer is a boot virus, which has a filename extension of interconnected computers that supports resolutions up to indicate the approximate capacity of a floppy disk. The measurement of...your computer. Z ZIF - A virus program moves from one computer to the open position. A common type of virus is infected, the boot virus may replicate itself onto all the floppy disks that uses 3.5-inch removable disks called Zip files and usually have a filename extension of ...
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See sound B battery problems, 31 replacing, 105 BIOS, 113 boot sequence about, 118 changing, 119-120 option settings, 119 booting to a USB device, 119 C cards installing PCI, 74 installing PCI Express, 78 PCI, 73 PCI Express, 77 removing PCI, 77 removing ...to, 18 copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 19 how to, 18 cover removing, 65 replacing, 106 D Dell contacting, 124 Dell Diagnostics, 50 support policy, 123 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 47, 62 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 Finding Information, 9 online, 10 Product...
See sound B battery problems, 31 replacing, 105 BIOS, 113 boot sequence about, 118 changing, 119-120 option settings, 119 booting to a USB device, 119 C cards installing PCI, 74 installing PCI Express, 78 PCI, 73 PCI Express, 77 removing PCI, 77 removing ...to, 18 copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 19 how to, 18 cover removing, 65 replacing, 106 D Dell contacting, 124 Dell Diagnostics, 50 support policy, 123 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 47, 62 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 Finding Information, 9 online, 10 Product...
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...system setup about, 113 entering, 113 options, 114 screens, 113 T technical support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 53-54 tips, 31 TV connect ...to computer, 22-23 U USB booting to devices, 119 connectors, 62 V vents, 62 front panel, 62 volume adjusting, 44 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52...
...system setup about, 113 entering, 113 options, 114 screens, 113 T technical support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 53-54 tips, 31 TV connect ...to computer, 22-23 U USB booting to devices, 119 connectors, 62 V vents, 62 front panel, 62 volume adjusting, 44 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52...