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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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... you remove and replace certain hardware components. NOTE: Although your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as your password. • Verify information about accessing the... system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical ...
... you remove and replace certain hardware components. NOTE: Although your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as your password. • Verify information about accessing the... system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical ...
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.... 7 After assigning the hard drives to select Striping. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to exit the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to... arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up , use the right-arrow key to enter the RAID BIOS. Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies, depending on the selected drives in the Array Detail window and press .
.... 7 After assigning the hard drives to select Striping. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to exit the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to... arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up , use the right-arrow key to enter the RAID BIOS. Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies, depending on the selected drives in the Array Detail window and press .
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... the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to view version information for the system and installed drivers. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. View... System Information This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. The data...
... the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to view version information for the system and installed drivers. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. View... System Information This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. The data...
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... charges while AC power is interrupted. One battery is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks...
... charges while AC power is interrupted. One battery is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks...
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... is turned off , or in your computer is enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for using the wireless switch or button. Other computers may be disabled and not configured...or off . The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307...
... is turned off , or in your computer is enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for using the wireless switch or button. Other computers may be disabled and not configured...or off . The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307...
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... 337). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is in BIOS setup. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L U R E - The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. ...). ERROR 8602 - K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E - G A T E A 2 0 F A I L U R E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED...
... 337). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is in BIOS setup. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L U R E - The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. ...). ERROR 8602 - K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E - G A T E A 2 0 F A I L U R E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED...
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When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is bootable, check the device documentation. The computer boots to a USB device, the device must be updated for ... boot only). To ensure that a device is a utility that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The BIOS settings may need to boot and press . Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the...
When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is bootable, check the device documentation. The computer boots to a USB device, the device must be updated for ... boot only). To ensure that a device is a utility that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The BIOS settings may need to boot and press . Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the...
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... down arrow to disk, and then click OK. System Setup 311 The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your system. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 Click Accessories→ System Tools...
... down arrow to disk, and then click OK. System Setup 311 The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your system. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 Click Accessories→ System Tools...
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7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup
7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup
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... define a mechanism for reporting hardware and software alerts to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your computer. and operating system-independent. B battery life span - BIOS - A program (or utility) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical...
... define a mechanism for reporting hardware and software alerts to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your computer. and operating system-independent. B battery life span - BIOS - A program (or utility) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical...
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... that you can contain multiple logical drives. PCMCIA - programmed input/output - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to 4 GB/sec. power-on a display screen. Example of PC Cards. PCI Express can...
... that you can contain multiple logical drives. PCMCIA - programmed input/output - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to 4 GB/sec. power-on a display screen. Example of PC Cards. PCI Express can...
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... be seen by a printer or displayed on the major computer components, such as the CPU (central processing unit). processor - personal system/2 - RAM - read -only memory - BIOS, that interprets and executes program instructions. refresh rate - If no problems are at typical radio frequencies, in RAM is generated at the lower end of...
... be seen by a printer or displayed on the major computer components, such as the CPU (central processing unit). processor - personal system/2 - RAM - read -only memory - BIOS, that interprets and executes program instructions. refresh rate - If no problems are at typical radio frequencies, in RAM is generated at the lower end of...
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... network connector during an electrical storm, from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. A connector used to 1280 x 1024. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. A utility that serves as those that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to the computer. T TAPI - A card that is on the...
... network connector during an electrical storm, from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. A connector used to 1280 x 1024. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. A utility that serves as those that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to the computer. T TAPI - A card that is on the...
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... performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences...
... performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences...
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... Mobility Center. Windows Mobility Center 1. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 30 System Setup (BIOS) Utility 1. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. To use the multimedia controls, ...Center. 2. Pressing any multimedia control key performs the associated multimedia action. Press < > keys to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are : Multimedia Key First - You can configure the multimedia control keys on the...
... Mobility Center. Windows Mobility Center 1. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 30 System Setup (BIOS) Utility 1. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. To use the multimedia controls, ...Center. 2. Pressing any multimedia control key performs the associated multimedia action. Press < > keys to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are : Multimedia Key First - You can configure the multimedia control keys on the...
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INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 48 or "Contacting Dell" on page 71). If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly....or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 71. Three Possible system board failure - Chipset error Four RAM ...
INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 48 or "Contacting Dell" on page 71). If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly....or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 71. Three Possible system board failure - Chipset error Four RAM ...
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... and Software Problems" on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that you want to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot... System Assessment (PSA) on page 46 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your hard drive. Turn on your...
... and Software Problems" on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that you want to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot... System Assessment (PSA) on page 46 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your hard drive. Turn on your...