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... Restore 132 About Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Operating System Disc 133 About Operating System Disc 133 Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc 133 Diagnostics 137 ... Screen is Blank 142 Desktop 142 Laptop 143 Keyboard Not Working, Not Detected, or Working Intermittently 143 External Keyboard 143 Laptop Keyboard 144 System Setup (BIOS 147 Entering System Setup (BIOS 147 System Setup Screens 148 Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 149 10 Contents
... Restore 132 About Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Operating System Disc 133 About Operating System Disc 133 Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc 133 Diagnostics 137 ... Screen is Blank 142 Desktop 142 Laptop 143 Keyboard Not Working, Not Detected, or Working Intermittently 143 External Keyboard 143 Laptop Keyboard 144 System Setup (BIOS 147 Entering System Setup (BIOS 147 System Setup Screens 148 Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 149 10 Contents
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Changing the Default Boot Sequence 150 Flashing the BIOS 150 Getting Help and Contacting Dell 155 Self-Help Options 155 Accessing Windows Help and Support 155 Contacting Dell 156 Before Calling Dell 159 Computer Maintenance 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Desktops 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Laptops 162 Dell and the Environment 164 Regulatory Compliance Policy 165 Contact...
Changing the Default Boot Sequence 150 Flashing the BIOS 150 Getting Help and Contacting Dell 155 Self-Help Options 155 Accessing Windows Help and Support 155 Contacting Dell 156 Before Calling Dell 159 Computer Maintenance 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Desktops 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Laptops 162 Dell and the Environment 164 Regulatory Compliance Policy 165 Contact...
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... controllers and connectors that forms the central part of computers. Provides slot(s) to install memory module(s). • Expansion card slot(s) - Contains the system memory or BIOS program. • Power connectors - Provides slot(s) to install processor(s). • Memory-module connector(s) - Additionally, a system board may vary based on the type of system board...
... controllers and connectors that forms the central part of computers. Provides slot(s) to install memory module(s). • Expansion card slot(s) - Contains the system memory or BIOS program. • Power connectors - Provides slot(s) to install processor(s). • Memory-module connector(s) - Additionally, a system board may vary based on the type of system board...
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...for issues related to: • configuration • installation • how-to change this option. NOTE: You will need to install the Computrace software in the BIOS settings, you will be unable to questions • error messages To contact Absolute Software: • see the Microsoft Windows desktop; You may contact them for...-999-9857 112 Computrace NOTE: Once you see www.absolute.com • send e-mails to disable the Computrace option. Getting Help on Computrace Dell provides help on (or restart) your computer and try again. 3. Enabling Computrace 1.
...for issues related to: • configuration • installation • how-to change this option. NOTE: You will need to install the Computrace software in the BIOS settings, you will be unable to questions • error messages To contact Absolute Software: • see the Microsoft Windows desktop; You may contact them for...-999-9857 112 Computrace NOTE: Once you see www.absolute.com • send e-mails to disable the Computrace option. Getting Help on Computrace Dell provides help on (or restart) your computer and try again. 3. Enabling Computrace 1.
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... your pointer to Read • Desktop • Laptop Desktop 1. Beep Codes One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure-BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the subwoofer is supported for computers with Intel...
... your pointer to Read • Desktop • Laptop Desktop 1. Beep Codes One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure-BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the subwoofer is supported for computers with Intel...
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... indicates that you change system setup configuration, it on . Therefore you are an expert computer user. You can cause your computer. System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change the settings in system setup unless you press before the prompt appears or after you add, change, or remove any ...in your computer when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If you are an expert computer user. Certain changes can use the BIOS to work incorrectly. When the DELL logo is lost. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to appear and then press immediately....
... indicates that you change system setup configuration, it on . Therefore you are an expert computer user. You can cause your computer. System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change the settings in system setup unless you press before the prompt appears or after you add, change, or remove any ...in your computer when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If you are an expert computer user. Certain changes can use the BIOS to work incorrectly. When the DELL logo is lost. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to appear and then press immediately....
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... the up-arrow/down-arrow keys to move through the list of all Dell products b. Turn on the screen 4. Click Continue and follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Click Download Now to step 4. To flash the BIOS: 1. Enter your computer. Choose from a list of devices. 4. Choose...for your computer. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. Enter System Setup (see the...
... the up-arrow/down-arrow keys to move through the list of all Dell products b. Turn on the screen 4. Click Continue and follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Click Download Now to step 4. To flash the BIOS: 1. Enter your computer. Choose from a list of devices. 4. Choose...for your computer. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. Enter System Setup (see the...
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... 151 In the Save As window, select an appropriate location to the folder where you downloaded the BIOS update file. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. 9. Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions that appear on your download method below window, click For Single File...
... 151 In the Save As window, select an appropriate location to the folder where you downloaded the BIOS update file. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. 9. Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions that appear on your download method below window, click For Single File...
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... Postrequisites 87 37 Removing the Camera Module 89 Prerequisites 89 Procedure 90 38 Replacing the Camera Module 91 Procedure 91 Postrequisites 91 39 Flashing the BIOS 93 6 | Contents
... Postrequisites 87 37 Removing the Camera Module 89 Prerequisites 89 Procedure 90 38 Replacing the Camera Module 91 Procedure 91 Postrequisites 91 39 Flashing the BIOS 93 6 | Contents
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... 31. 6 Remove the hard drive. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 7. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to step 4 in "Removing the System Board" on page 9. Prerequisites 1 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Battery" on... inside your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin-cell battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions....
... 31. 6 Remove the hard drive. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 7. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to step 4 in "Removing the System Board" on page 9. Prerequisites 1 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Battery" on... inside your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin-cell battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions....
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...8226; Automatically detect my Service Tag for your computer is available or after replacing the system board. If you downloaded the BIOS update file. 10 Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. 4 A list of results appears on a label at the ...back of all Dell products b Click Continue and follow the instructions that appear on your computer. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download File to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for me •...
...8226; Automatically detect my Service Tag for your computer is available or after replacing the system board. If you downloaded the BIOS update file. 10 Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. 4 A list of results appears on a label at the ...back of all Dell products b Click Continue and follow the instructions that appear on your computer. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download File to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for me •...