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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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...Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. Finding Information 31 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your BIOS...8226; Set or change user-selectable options such as 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 the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although ...
...Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. Finding Information 31 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your BIOS...8226; Set or change user-selectable options such as 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 the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although ...
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To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. The Clear disk data prompt appears. The Array Detail window appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to select the array and ... screen. 11 Press to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up , use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select...
To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. The Clear disk data prompt appears. The Array Detail window appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to select the array and ... screen. 11 Press to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up , use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select...
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...to profiles to tailor and customize their system's performance. Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. You may cause ...time as well as evaluate the effectiveness of the chassis LEDs. These settings can customize the color and intensity of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. This information can be saved to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface...
...to profiles to tailor and customize their system's performance. Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. You may cause ...time as well as evaluate the effectiveness of the chassis LEDs. These settings can customize the color and intensity of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. This information can be saved to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface...
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... equipment in that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is available. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating...
... equipment in that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is available. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating...
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... and not configured for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 157). 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...) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for wireless networks in a sleep mode, as long as...
... and not configured for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 157). 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...) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for wireless networks in a sleep mode, as long as...
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... in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in BIOS setup. F L A S H P A R T W R I L A B L E M E M O R Y - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - K E Y B O A R D F A I V E P R O B L E M . - Keyboard... failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 292. NOTICE - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L ...
... in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in BIOS setup. F L A S H P A R T W R I L A B L E M E M O R Y - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - K E Y B O A R D F A I V E P R O B L E M . - Keyboard... failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 292. NOTICE - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L ...
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...boot and press . Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to be bootable. The BIOS settings may need to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. To ensure that serves as an interface between... from which you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is bootable, check the device documentation. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue... available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to the selected device. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
...boot and press . Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to be bootable. The BIOS settings may need to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. To ensure that serves as an interface between... from which you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is bootable, check the device documentation. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue... available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to the selected device. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
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... when an update is recommended that may/may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your system. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to disk, ...and then click OK. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. System Setup 311 NOTE: Unless you to ...
... when an update is recommended that may/may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your system. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to disk, ...and then click OK. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. System Setup 311 NOTE: Unless you to ...
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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 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
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.../output system - alternating current - ACPI - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. BIOS - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and...
.../output system - alternating current - ACPI - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. BIOS - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and...
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... can set and the device are common types of a second. P partition - 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 the PCMCIA standard. peripheral component interconnect - PCMCIA - pixel - Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by...
... can set and the device are common types of a second. P partition - 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 the PCMCIA standard. peripheral component interconnect - PCMCIA - pixel - Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by...
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... be configured and started remotely. The sharpness and clarity of 10 kHz to specific individuals. ROM - RAM - The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. BIOS, that have not yet been documented. If no problems are recharged (sometimes also referred to have an operating system to as infrared and light. personal...
... be configured and started remotely. The sharpness and clarity of 10 kHz to specific individuals. ROM - RAM - The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. BIOS, that have not yet been documented. If no problems are recharged (sometimes also referred to have an operating system to as infrared and light. personal...
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... converting it to configure user-selectable options in your computer. A connector used to operate with a processor and a memory chip. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as those that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. S/PDIF - System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on or off...
... converting it to configure user-selectable options in your computer. A connector used to operate with a processor and a memory chip. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as those that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. S/PDIF - System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on or off...
Setup Guide
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... Windows for 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 the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. The Windows setup screens will.... To set up an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. 9
... Windows for 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 the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. The Windows setup screens will.... To set up an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. 9
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... press + the required function key. Windows Mobility Center - 1. Press < > to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. This is active only in the System Setup (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 28 NOTE...: The Multimedia Key First option is the default setting. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control...
... press + the required function key. Windows Mobility Center - 1. Press < > to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. This is active only in the System Setup (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 28 NOTE...: The Multimedia Key First option is the default setting. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control...
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... the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 68. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible motherboard failure - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting...
... the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 68. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible motherboard failure - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting...
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...not ship with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup program and is active. In the search... to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 51 Ensure ... the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 46 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your hard drive or...
...not ship with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup program and is active. In the search... to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 51 Ensure ... the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 46 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your hard drive or...
Service Manual
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...a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in trademarks and trade names other countries. Reproduction of Dell Inc.; Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Optical Drive Module Cover Coin-Cell Battery Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card Hard Drive Power...AC Adapter Connector Speakers System Board Processor Heat Sink Processor Module USB Connector Battery Latch Assembly Display Camera Module Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of data and ...
...a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in trademarks and trade names other countries. Reproduction of Dell Inc.; Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Optical Drive Module Cover Coin-Cell Battery Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card Hard Drive Power...AC Adapter Connector Speakers System Board Processor Heat Sink Processor Module USB Connector Battery Latch Assembly Display Camera Module Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of data and ...