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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 Pre-Boot System Assessment 137 Invoking PSA 137 Enhanced PSA 138 Invoking ePSA 138 Beep Codes 139 Troubleshooting..., 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 Pre-Boot System Assessment 137 Invoking PSA 137 Enhanced PSA 138 Invoking ePSA 138 Beep Codes 139 Troubleshooting..., 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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... computer. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and power on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the boot device. 5. NOTE: If you to return your hard drive to complete the recovery process. 126 System Recovery Media Windows 8 To... Recovery, allows you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot from being recovered. When the boot device list appears, highlight the boot device inserted and press . 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If prompted, press any key to wait until you purchased...
... computer. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and power on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the boot device. 5. NOTE: If you to return your hard drive to complete the recovery process. 126 System Recovery Media Windows 8 To... Recovery, allows you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot from being recovered. When the boot device list appears, highlight the boot device inserted and press . 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If prompted, press any key to wait until you purchased...
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... being recovered. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4. Task To restore specific files or folders from a File & Folder Backup. 3. Launch Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 2. then, shut down your computer. System Recovery Media 131 System Recovery ...Media About System Recovery Media The system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, allows you to return your hard drive to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on...
... being recovered. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4. Task To restore specific files or folders from a File & Folder Backup. 3. Launch Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 2. then, shut down your computer. System Recovery Media 131 System Recovery ...Media About System Recovery Media The system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, allows you to return your hard drive to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on...
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...system logo appears, continue to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer). 7. Dell Factory Image Restore About Dell Factory Image Restore NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in... the recovery options, log on the configuration of your operating system problem. 1. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select a keyboard layout and...
...system logo appears, continue to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer). 7. Dell Factory Image Restore About Dell Factory Image Restore NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in... the recovery options, log on the configuration of your operating system problem. 1. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select a keyboard layout and...
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... CAUTION: Using the Operating System disc to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer. Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. Select the check box to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive ... System Disc CAUTION: Using the Operating System disc to reinstall the operating system, permanently deletes all data files on your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on your computer. The restore process begins and may take some time to complete. ...
... CAUTION: Using the Operating System disc to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer. Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. Select the check box to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive ... System Disc CAUTION: Using the Operating System disc to reinstall the operating system, permanently deletes all data files on your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on your computer. The restore process begins and may take some time to complete. ...
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... ; to continue to wait until you receive error code(s) during PSA, note the error code(s) and contact Dell. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears on the screen. -- Press to continue." 5. "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. During the assessment, answer any key to continue if you press , the following message appears...
... ; to continue to wait until you receive error code(s) during PSA, note the error code(s) and contact Dell. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears on the screen. -- Press to continue." 5. "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. During the assessment, answer any key to continue if you press , the following message appears...
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...Configuration - To exit the ePSA and restart your computer and try again. 3. Displays all the devices in your computer and can use the Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and... so on the right of the ePSA home screen. When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; It displays all tests that indicates the overall completion of the Control ...
...Configuration - To exit the ePSA and restart your computer and try again. 3. Displays all the devices in your computer and can use the Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and... so on the right of the ePSA home screen. When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; It displays all tests that indicates the overall completion of the Control ...
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... into the drive. Changing the Boot Sequence for the current boot, and boots from by pressing up-arrow/ down your computer. If booting from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . If booting from the selected boot device only for the Current Boot 149 NOTE: The device...wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot from a device other than the default boot device. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. To boot using the Boot Device Menu: 1. Turn on the screen. To ensure your computer from must...
... into the drive. Changing the Boot Sequence for the current boot, and boots from by pressing up-arrow/ down your computer. If booting from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . If booting from the selected boot device only for the Current Boot 149 NOTE: The device...wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot from a device other than the default boot device. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. To boot using the Boot Device Menu: 1. Turn on the screen. To ensure your computer from must...
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...System Setup (see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer. Save changes and exit system setup. NOTE: Locate the Service Tag of all Dell products b. For more information, see Entering System Setup (BIOS)). 2. b. If you want to restore it. 3. Click Continue and follow the instructions ...: a. Choose from a list of your computer. Click Download Now to move through the list of the device. 5. NOTE: Note the current boot sequence in the Service Tag or Express Service Code field. Press plus (+) or minus (-) to access the menu. If you have your computer's...
...System Setup (see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer. Save changes and exit system setup. NOTE: Locate the Service Tag of all Dell products b. For more information, see Entering System Setup (BIOS)). 2. b. If you want to restore it. 3. Click Continue and follow the instructions ...: a. Choose from a list of your computer. Click Download Now to move through the list of the device. 5. NOTE: Note the current boot sequence in the Service Tag or Express Service Code field. Press plus (+) or minus (-) to access the menu. If you have your computer's...
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Changing the Default Boot Sequence 151 If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. 9. In the Please select your computer. 8. In the Save As window, select an appropriate ...
Changing the Default Boot Sequence 151 If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. 9. In the Please select your computer. 8. In the Save As window, select an appropriate ...