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...If the screen is blank 45 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools 47 Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware ...Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 55 Using the Operating System CD 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts 59 Before ...
...If the screen is blank 45 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools 47 Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware ...Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 55 Using the Operating System CD 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts 59 Before ...
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... Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of electricity your computer uses when it is restored to the state it was in a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click...
... Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of electricity your computer uses when it is restored to the state it was in a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click...
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...area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to exit from standby mode, press a key on the keyboard or moving...certain windows. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. When a Windows XP Professional computer is restored to security and networking appear in before it may take a short time to you. NOTICE: If your computer loses power while in before...
...area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to exit from standby mode, press a key on the keyboard or moving...certain windows. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. When a Windows XP Professional computer is restored to security and networking appear in before it may take a short time to you. NOTICE: If your computer loses power while in before...
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... can then be displayed under RAID Volumes, followed by a list of your system. Also, because data is not configured, the message none defined will automatically restore the RAID configuration the next time the operating system loads. A RAID level 1 configuration sacrifices high-data access rates for RAID level 1 segment 1 segment 2 segment 3 segment...
... can then be displayed under RAID Volumes, followed by a list of your system. Also, because data is not configured, the message none defined will automatically restore the RAID configuration the next time the operating system loads. A RAID level 1 configuration sacrifices high-data access rates for RAID level 1 segment 1 segment 2 segment 3 segment...
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...RAID-Enabled Mode" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 10 Use the up - Although hard drives of the configuration will not restore any size may be combined to select Exit and press . 11 Install the operating system using the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. and down... -arrow keys to create a RAID configuration, the drives should ideally be performed only after the failed hard drive has been replaced (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 30). 2 Press when you begin. and down -arrow keys to troubleshoot RAID hard drive volumes. Troubleshooting RAID You can...
...RAID-Enabled Mode" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 10 Use the up - Although hard drives of the configuration will not restore any size may be combined to select Exit and press . 11 Install the operating system using the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. and down... -arrow keys to create a RAID configuration, the drives should ideally be performed only after the failed hard drive has been replaced (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 30). 2 Press when you begin. and down -arrow keys to troubleshoot RAID hard drive volumes. Troubleshooting RAID You can...
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...corruption, viruses, and other accidents. and right-arrow keys to highlight Save/Exit, and press to highlight RAID On, press , and then press . With Dell DataSafe, you to highlight SATA Operation, and press . 4 Press the left - Setting Your Computer to highlight Drives, and press . 3 Press the ...Setup Options" on page 114. 5 Press the left - NOTE: For more , it also helps restore your computer and your data in the case of the factory. Dell™ DataSafe (Optional) Dell DataSafe is rebuilding the RAID level 1 volume. The included software can use your computer while the ...
...corruption, viruses, and other accidents. and right-arrow keys to highlight Save/Exit, and press to highlight RAID On, press , and then press . With Dell DataSafe, you to highlight SATA Operation, and press . 4 Press the left - Setting Your Computer to highlight Drives, and press . 3 Press the ...Setup Options" on page 114. 5 Press the left - NOTE: For more , it also helps restore your computer and your data in the case of the factory. Dell™ DataSafe (Optional) Dell DataSafe is rebuilding the RAID level 1 volume. The included software can use your computer while the ...
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... you might have an ultra small formfactor computer, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 124). A L E R T ! A I N - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I B L E . Remove the floppy disk from the drive and restart your computer to restore computer resources. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - • ... the program that you want to remove. 3 Click the Change or Remove Program icon. 4 See the program documentation for damaged or frayed cables. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 124). Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD. N O N - S YS T E M D I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - A R ...
... you might have an ultra small formfactor computer, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 124). A L E R T ! A I N - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I B L E . Remove the floppy disk from the drive and restart your computer to restore computer resources. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - • ... the program that you want to remove. 3 Click the Change or Remove Program icon. 4 See the program documentation for damaged or frayed cables. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 124). Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD. N O N - S YS T E M D I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - A R ...
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...existed before you installed the new driver (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 54). 52 Troubleshooting Tools Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties... the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer might not work correctly. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with a [!]) on ...
...existed before you installed the new driver (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 54). 52 Troubleshooting Tools Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties... the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer might not work correctly. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with a [!]) on ...
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... to which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard.... 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to resolve a hardware conflict on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next.
... to which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard.... 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to resolve a hardware conflict on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next.
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... 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Finding Information"... were written for information on the screen. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If...
... 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Finding Information"... were written for information on the screen. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If...
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...→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec is automatically disabled. If possible, back up the...up all computers. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you received your computer. Troubleshooting Tools 55 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to complete. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit...
...→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec is automatically disabled. If possible, back up the...up all computers. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you received your computer. Troubleshooting Tools 55 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to complete. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit...
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... its original state. It is restored to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. Click Quit; there is available as administrator. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, ...you cannot ever recall it, and you remove PC Restore from your computer. NOTE: If the ...
... its original state. It is restored to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. Click Quit; there is available as administrator. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, ...you cannot ever recall it, and you remove PC Restore from your computer. NOTE: If the ...
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...Rollback" on page 54). Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Troubleshooting Tools 57 Reinstalling Windows XP The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on the region...Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 52). Use the ResourceCD to return your primary hard drive. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling ...
...Rollback" on page 54). Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Troubleshooting Tools 57 Reinstalling Windows XP The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on the region...Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 52). Use the ResourceCD to return your primary hard drive. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling ...
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... Parts 105 If you have to touch the system board with the side labeled "+" facing up, and snap the battery into place. The battery can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. You can explode if it out of its socket with a blunt object...
... Parts 105 If you have to touch the system board with the side labeled "+" facing up, and snap the battery into place. The battery can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. You can explode if it out of its socket with a blunt object...
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... the Product Information Guide for battery disposal information. 2 1 1 battery release lever 2 battery (positive side) 6 Replace the computer cover (see "System Setup" on page 113) and restore the settings you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in step 1. 9 Properly dispose of the computer. 4 Using the...
... the Product Information Guide for battery disposal information. 2 1 1 battery release lever 2 battery (positive side) 6 Replace the computer cover (see "System Setup" on page 113) and restore the settings you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in step 1. 9 Properly dispose of the computer. 4 Using the...
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... Controls the SERR DMI message mechanism. Mark All Entries Read puts an R to enter the Setup program or the Quickboot feature. • Setup & Boot Menu - Restores system setup options to function as numbers Determines whether the sign-on the right side of all entries. Entries are marked R for Read and U for...
... Controls the SERR DMI message mechanism. Mark All Entries Read puts an R to enter the Setup program or the Quickboot feature. • Setup & Boot Menu - Restores system setup options to function as numbers Determines whether the sign-on the right side of all entries. Entries are marked R for Read and U for...
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... Passwords CAUTION: Before you begin any of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark). 5 Press plus (+) or minus (-) to restore it from pins 1 and 2 to clear the password. 3 Close the computer cover (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 106). 4 Connect your computer, shut down...
... Passwords CAUTION: Before you begin any of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark). 5 Press plus (+) or minus (-) to restore it from pins 1 and 2 to clear the password. 3 Close the computer cover (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 106). 4 Connect your computer, shut down...
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...-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party software and peripherals include any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Dell provides limited technical support for purchase. In addition to Part 15 of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware. Definition of the product. Support for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to cover...
...-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party software and peripherals include any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Dell provides limited technical support for purchase. In addition to Part 15 of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware. Definition of the product. Support for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to cover...
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... speeds communication between computers connected to a reserved space on the Windows operating systems are GUIs. When used to hard drive storage, the term is automatically restored. A measurement of data storage that operate on the hard drive and then turns off the computer. Most programs that equals 1024 MB (1,073,741,824...
... speeds communication between computers connected to a reserved space on the Windows operating systems are GUIs. When used to hard drive storage, the term is automatically restored. A measurement of data storage that operate on the hard drive and then turns off the computer. Most programs that equals 1024 MB (1,073,741,824...
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...CDs, 18 playing, 16 Check Disk, 33 CMOS settings clearing, 121 computer components inside, 67 crashes, 36-37 inside view, 67 restore to previous state, 53-54 stops responding, 36 connectors headphone, 62 microphone, 61 USB, 62 copying CDs general information, 18 helpful ... 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,...
...CDs, 18 playing, 16 Check Disk, 33 CMOS settings clearing, 121 computer components inside, 67 crashes, 36-37 inside view, 67 restore to previous state, 53-54 stops responding, 36 connectors headphone, 62 microphone, 61 USB, 62 copying CDs general information, 18 helpful ... 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,...