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A Appendix 107 Specifications 107 System Setup 111 Overview 111 Entering System Setup 111 System Setup Options 112 Boot Sequence 116 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 118 Clearing CMOS Settings 119 Cleaning Your Computer 119 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 119 Mouse 120 Floppy Drive 120 CDs and DVDs 120 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 120 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 121 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 121 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 121 FCC Class B 121 Contacting Dell 122 Glossary 145 Index 155 Contents 7
A Appendix 107 Specifications 107 System Setup 111 Overview 111 Entering System Setup 111 System Setup Options 112 Boot Sequence 116 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 118 Clearing CMOS Settings 119 Cleaning Your Computer 119 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 119 Mouse 120 Floppy Drive 120 CDs and DVDs 120 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 120 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 121 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 121 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 121 FCC Class B 121 Contacting Dell 122 Glossary 145 Index 155 Contents 7
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...and USB devices. DSS is necessary for correct operation of your operating system and support for your Dell computer. support.dell.com from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions • Community - If you reinstall ...the To download Desktop System Software: operating system for your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. Upgrade information for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications...
...and USB devices. DSS is necessary for correct operation of your operating system and support for your Dell computer. support.dell.com from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions • Community - If you reinstall ...the To download Desktop System Software: operating system for your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. Upgrade information for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications...
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... want . This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on page 33 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for your part. Tests a specific device. Write down your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with your computer. 2 When the... DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of each test screen....
... want . This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on page 33 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for your part. Tests a specific device. Write down your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with your computer. 2 When the... DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of each test screen....
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...the first solution 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 location 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. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Troubleshooting Tools 55...
...the first solution 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 location 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. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Troubleshooting Tools 55...
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... the amount of 10/100 communication Nvidia integrated video (DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 Graphics Processing Unit) or optional PCI Express x16 graphics card Appendix 107 Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Computer Information Chipset RAID Support DMA channels Interrupt levels...
... the amount of 10/100 communication Nvidia integrated video (DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 Graphics Processing Unit) or optional PCI Express x16 graphics card Appendix 107 Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Computer Information Chipset RAID Support DMA channels Interrupt levels...
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... as system setup. advanced configuration and power interface - ambient light sensor - The length of heat output. boot sequence - British thermal unit - Glossary 145 A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which...
... as system setup. advanced configuration and power interface - ambient light sensor - The length of heat output. boot sequence - British thermal unit - Glossary 145 A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which...
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...overall consumption of memory. extended capabilities port - electromagnetic interference - EPP - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for use a second monitor as a unit with common rules and procedures for assistance. Distributed Management Task Force ... circuits containing capacitors. digital video interface - error checking and correction - EIDE - EMI - Electrical interference caused by a specific group of data transfer between a computer and a digital video display. electrostatic discharge - A circuit board that allows you ...
...overall consumption of memory. extended capabilities port - electromagnetic interference - EPP - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for use a second monitor as a unit with common rules and procedures for assistance. Distributed Management Task Force ... circuits containing capacitors. digital video interface - error checking and correction - EIDE - EMI - Electrical interference caused by a specific group of data transfer between a computer and a digital video display. electrostatic discharge - A circuit board that allows you ...
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.../output - An address in . Each device connection must be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to communicate with a specific device (such as built-in RAM that is typically used for networks and modems. MB - K Kb - L LAN - This measurement is associated with that emits ...that creates international standards for devices to 1,000,000 bytes. kilobit - A measurement of data storage that supports devices such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. One million bits per second.
.../output - An address in . Each device connection must be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to communicate with a specific device (such as built-in RAM that is typically used for networks and modems. MB - K Kb - L LAN - This measurement is associated with that emits ...that creates international standards for devices to 1,000,000 bytes. kilobit - A measurement of data storage that supports devices such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. One million bits per second.
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... multiple logical drives. A measure of the Windows taskbar that allows your computer. modem - notification area - The process by which connects to a standard PCI expansion card. A specific location where data is recommended that uses optical technology to physical locations at start-up. A device that contains icons for integrated peripheral devices with other...
... multiple logical drives. A measure of the Windows taskbar that allows your computer. modem - notification area - The process by which connects to a standard PCI expansion card. A specific location where data is recommended that uses optical technology to physical locations at start-up. A device that contains icons for integrated peripheral devices with other...
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... to 100,000 MHz. PCI Express can have not yet been documented. PIO - A single point on self-test - Pixels are recharged (sometimes also referred to specific individuals. The ability of independent disks - Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the BIOS, that boosts the data transfer rate between two devices through the processor...
... to 100,000 MHz. PCI Express can have not yet been documented. PIO - A single point on self-test - Pixels are recharged (sometimes also referred to specific individuals. The ability of independent disks - Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the BIOS, that boosts the data transfer rate between two devices through the processor...
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... settings system setup, 111 Setup Diagram, 9 software problems, 38-39 sound problems, 46 volume, 46 speaker problems, 46 volume, 46 specifications audio, 108 computer information, 107 connectors, 109 controls and lights, 109 drives, 108 environmental, 110 expansion bus, 108 memory, 107... specifications (continued) physical, 110 power, 110 processor, 107 technical, 107 video, 107 standby mode, 26 support contacting Dell, 122 policy, 120 support website, 10 system board, 65 System Restore, 55-56 system ...
... settings system setup, 111 Setup Diagram, 9 software problems, 38-39 sound problems, 46 volume, 46 speaker problems, 46 volume, 46 specifications audio, 108 computer information, 107 connectors, 109 controls and lights, 109 drives, 108 environmental, 110 expansion bus, 108 memory, 107... specifications (continued) physical, 110 power, 110 processor, 107 technical, 107 video, 107 standby mode, 26 support contacting Dell, 122 policy, 120 support website, 10 system board, 65 System Restore, 55-56 system ...