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... by Shadow Storage 78 Solid-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is 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...
... by Shadow Storage 78 Solid-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is 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...
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What you Need to set up a WLAN 153 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 154 Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card 154 Setting up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 155 Ad Hoc Networks 158 Mobile Broadband (or ...Your Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . 160 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . 160 Activating Mobile Broadband Service 160 Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 161 WiMAX 161 WPAN 162 Managing Your Network 162 Securing Your Network 162 Securing Your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 164 Ensuring Security When...
What you Need to set up a WLAN 153 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 154 Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card 154 Setting up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 155 Ad Hoc Networks 158 Mobile Broadband (or ...Your Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . 160 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . 160 Activating Mobile Broadband Service 160 Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 161 WiMAX 161 WPAN 162 Managing Your Network 162 Securing Your Network 162 Securing Your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 164 Ensuring Security When...
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... the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. If it to step 2. Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. Printers-Settings and...
... the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. If it to step 2. Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. Printers-Settings and...
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5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that came installed in your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. If those drivers are used by your...that are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your system window. HINT: The drivers that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these ...
5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that came installed in your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. If those drivers are used by your...that are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your system window. HINT: The drivers that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these ...
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...came with the device for information about the driver for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. A message appears, stating that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If ...this is detecting hardware in your system window. HINT: The drivers for that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer. If not, ...
...came with the device for information about the driver for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. A message appears, stating that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If ...this is detecting hardware in your system window. HINT: The drivers for that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer. If not, ...
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...F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). See the user documentation that came with your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact... Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on ...
...F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). See the user documentation that came with your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact... Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on ...
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... to find the problem and fix it automatically. You can also end (or close) the application by using the Add or Remove Programs utility, you may accidentally delete drivers needed by using Task Manager: 1 Right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager. 2 On the Applications tab of the Windows Task Manager screen...
... to find the problem and fix it automatically. You can also end (or close) the application by using the Add or Remove Programs utility, you may accidentally delete drivers needed by using Task Manager: 1 Right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager. 2 On the Applications tab of the Windows Task Manager screen...
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... which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page... the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any open files and exit any required drivers. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that ...
... which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page... the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any open files and exit any required drivers. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that ...
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.... For additional safety best practices information, see "Troubleshooting" on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is known to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that...
.... For additional safety best practices information, see "Troubleshooting" on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is known to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that...
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..., hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you see ..."Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an ...
..., hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you see ..."Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an ...
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...Troubleshooting 283 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select ...Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. then, shut...
...Troubleshooting 283 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select ...Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. then, shut...
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... encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. Displays your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen ... the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Describes the test and may not display the names of the test and any error conditions encountered. Allows ...
... encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. Displays your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen ... the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Describes the test and may not display the names of the test and any error conditions encountered. Allows ...
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... The length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. alternating current - AGP - ACPI - A program (or utility) that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. A feature that allows system memory to control display brightness. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color... video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be used for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your computer. Unless you plug ...
... The length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. alternating current - AGP - ACPI - A program (or utility) that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. A feature that allows system memory to control display brightness. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color... video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be used for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your computer. Unless you plug ...
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... a CD-RW disc, and then erased and written over . CD-R - boot sequence - In case your hard drive is usually equal to start your computer. Your Drivers and Utilities (or ResourceCD) is the boiling point of a CD. bootable disk - bus - A byte is damaged or your computer. Also known as a merchandise passport. CD recordable...
... a CD-RW disc, and then erased and written over . CD-R - boot sequence - In case your hard drive is usually equal to start your computer. Your Drivers and Utilities (or ResourceCD) is the boiling point of a CD. bootable disk - bus - A byte is damaged or your computer. Also known as a merchandise passport. CD recordable...
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... -line memory module - cursor - A type of data between the processor and memory or between the processor and devices. device - device driver - See driver. Disk striping 341 A chip that controls the transfer of SDRAM that can write to over multiple disk drives. Hardware such as a combo .... A technique for spreading data over 400 MHz. Control Panel - DIN connector - The speed, given in -line memory module - A Windows utility that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. CD-RW/DVD drive - continuity rambus in or connected to CD...
... -line memory module - cursor - A type of data between the processor and memory or between the processor and devices. device - device driver - See driver. Disk striping 341 A chip that controls the transfer of SDRAM that can write to over multiple disk drives. Hardware such as a combo .... A technique for spreading data over 400 MHz. Control Panel - DIN connector - The speed, given in -line memory module - A Windows utility that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. CD-RW/DVD drive - continuity rambus in or connected to CD...
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... operating system. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of colors and resolution that serves as the motherboard. S/PDIF - A video standard for this program. A power ...up to 1280 x 1024. The number of video memory installed in your computer. super-extended graphics array plus - system setup - A utility that a program displays depends on the computer, do not protect against lightning strikes or against brownouts, which could degrade the quality of telephony ...
... operating system. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of colors and resolution that serves as the motherboard. S/PDIF - A video standard for this program. A power ...up to 1280 x 1024. The number of video memory installed in your computer. super-extended graphics array plus - system setup - A utility that a program displays depends on the computer, do not protect against lightning strikes or against brownouts, which could degrade the quality of telephony ...
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... search results, select the option that you contact Dell for technical assistance. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 45 Click Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is detected but incorrectly configured, you...
... search results, select the option that you contact Dell for technical assistance. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 45 Click Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is detected but incorrectly configured, you...
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... working properly. 2. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that is invoked: a. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. b. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your computer. 3. The PSA starts running tests.
... working properly. 2. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that is invoked: a. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. b. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your computer. 3. The PSA starts running tests.
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... run. 48 On the next start the CD menu and press to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. then, shut down... NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Using...
... run. 48 On the next start the CD menu and press to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. then, shut down... NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Using...
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8. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10. If a problem is located at the top ... you identify your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 63). Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc.
8. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10. If a problem is located at the top ... you identify your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 63). Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc.