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... the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID...
... the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID...
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... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
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... moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Certain...
... moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Certain...
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... driver (for that device. 6 Click the driver that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to step 2. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to reinstall and follow the prompts on...
... driver (for that device. 6 Click the driver that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to step 2. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to reinstall and follow the prompts on...
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... "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you haven't saved. 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that the computer is ready to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down Your Computer When it . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down...
... "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you haven't saved. 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that the computer is ready to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down Your Computer When it . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down...
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..., the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the components. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol... with enhanced access to the options and controls that allow for real-time monitoring and control of the installed components may be required to be manually tuned. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "System Setup" on page 123. For more information on accessing System Setup, see "...
..., the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the components. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol... with enhanced access to the options and controls that allow for real-time monitoring and control of the installed components may be required to be manually tuned. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "System Setup" on page 123. For more information on accessing System Setup, see "...
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... evaluate the effectiveness of the chassis LEDs. Changes to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can manually tune these options to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to change made...
... evaluate the effectiveness of the chassis LEDs. Changes to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can manually tune these options to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to change made...
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Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control ...
Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control ...
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... returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering...
... returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering...
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New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use a ...
New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use a ...
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... the option to sync the device using Windows Media Player. 2 Do one of the following: • If Media Player has selected to your device manually, click Finish. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and video...window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted, Copying, and Complete. Setting up the Laptop Media Device the First Time When you must manually remove files from the device or alter your laptop media device. You can also copy licensed files that you download from the Internet or that...
... the option to sync the device using Windows Media Player. 2 Do one of the following: • If Media Player has selected to your device manually, click Finish. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and video...window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted, Copying, and Complete. Setting up the Laptop Media Device the First Time When you must manually remove files from the device or alter your laptop media device. You can also copy licensed files that you download from the Internet or that...
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... computer and the information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to attacks or other security risks. • Security-enabled -
... computer and the information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to attacks or other security risks. • Security-enabled -
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...power, or standby. These lights function in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to evaluate your Service... Manual for information about power lights. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look ...
...power, or standby. These lights function in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to evaluate your Service... Manual for information about power lights. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look ...
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...If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned...move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Power Lights for your computer. power button...
...If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned...move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Power Lights for your computer. power button...
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... in known working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to the system board ...light is working condition to match the AC power at your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your location, if applicable. - Multiple power strips connected to help identify ...
... in known working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to the system board ...light is working condition to match the AC power at your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your location, if applicable. - Multiple power strips connected to help identify ...
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...computer for more details. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn ...more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer). PREVIOUS...
...computer for more details. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn ...more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer). PREVIOUS...
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... Setup Program" on page 308). TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. TI M E - D A Y N O T S E T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that... THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have ...
... Setup Program" on page 308). TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. TI M E - D A Y N O T S E T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that... THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have ...
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... not listed, see your computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that came with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance ... battery (see the instructions that the original drive is incorrectly installed. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. Discard used batteries ...
... not listed, see your computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that came with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance ... battery (see the instructions that the original drive is incorrectly installed. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. Discard used batteries ...
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... W O R K L I N G - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the link integrity light is functioning. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I V E R - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin...network to verify that your computer or see the Service Manual for your network settings are correct and that the network cable is occurring.
... W O R K L I N G - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the link integrity light is functioning. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I V E R - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin...network to verify that your computer or see the Service Manual for your network settings are correct and that the network cable is occurring.
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... cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the... the power light is green. The computer is either turned off or is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). Press a key on page 275. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G B L U E - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - E L I M I N A T E I N T E R ...
... cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the... the power light is green. The computer is either turned off or is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). Press a key on page 275. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G B L U E - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - E L I M I N A T E I N T E R ...