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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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... various components of the computer. The system board holds various controllers and connectors that forms the central part of computers. Contains the system memory or BIOS program. • Power connectors - System Board A system board is designed for. 40 System Board Provides an interface between the processor's front-side bus, main...
... various components of the computer. The system board holds various controllers and connectors that forms the central part of computers. Contains the system memory or BIOS program. • Power connectors - System Board A system board is designed for. 40 System Board Provides an interface between the processor's front-side bus, main...
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...Computrace option in future. Select Activate to enable or Deactivate to prevent from somebody else enabling or disabling this setting in the BIOS settings, you see www.absolute.com • send e-mails to change this option. This is to disable the Computrace option. Getting... Help on Computrace Dell provides help on (or restart) your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Turn on Computrace through Absolute Software. NOTE: You will be unable to...
...Computrace option in future. Select Activate to enable or Deactivate to prevent from somebody else enabling or disabling this setting in the BIOS settings, you see www.absolute.com • send e-mails to change this option. This is to disable the Computrace option. Getting... Help on Computrace Dell provides help on (or restart) your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Turn on Computrace through Absolute Software. NOTE: You will be unable to...
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... Search charm. For more information, see Help and Support. -- 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 at least 60 cm away...
... Search charm. For more information, see Help and Support. -- 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 at least 60 cm away...
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... Microsoft Windows desktop. Therefore you change system setup configuration, it on. Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change the settings in your computer • Set or change a user-selectable option such as the video card, keyboard ...incorrectly or damage your computer. Then, shut down your computer. 2. The BIOS is the first program that runs on your computer when you turn it is displayed, wait for future reference. 1. When the DELL logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. NOTE: The F2 prompt ...
... Microsoft Windows desktop. Therefore you change system setup configuration, it on. Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change the settings in your computer • Set or change a user-selectable option such as the video card, keyboard ...incorrectly or damage your computer. Then, shut down your computer. 2. The BIOS is the first program that runs on your computer when you turn it is displayed, wait for future reference. 1. When the DELL logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. NOTE: The F2 prompt ...
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... flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. Enter your computer. Click Submit and proceed to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Click BIOS 5. Go to step 4. If you do not have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code: a. Automatically detect ... computer. 2. A list of the following options: -- NOTE: Locate the Service Tag of all Dell products b. If you have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code: a. To flash the BIOS: 1. NOTE: Note the current boot sequence in the Service Tag or Express Service Code field. ...
... flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. Enter your computer. Click Submit and proceed to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Click BIOS 5. Go to step 4. If you do not have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code: a. Automatically detect ... computer. 2. A list of the following options: -- NOTE: Locate the Service Tag of all Dell products b. If you have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code: a. To flash the BIOS: 1. NOTE: Note the current boot sequence in the Service Tag or Express Service Code field. ...
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...on the screen. Changing the Default Boot Sequence 151 The file icon appears in the folder and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 10. In the Please select your computer. 8. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. 9. In the Save As window..., select an appropriate location to the folder where you downloaded the BIOS update file. Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions that appear on your download method below window, click For Single File Download via Browser...
...on the screen. Changing the Default Boot Sequence 151 The file icon appears in the folder and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 10. In the Please select your computer. 8. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. 9. In the Save As window..., select an appropriate location to the folder where you downloaded the BIOS update file. Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions that appear on your download method below window, click For Single File Download via Browser...
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... Replacing the Camera Module 74 20 System Board 75 Removing the System Board 75 Replacing the System Board 79 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 80 21 Heat Sink 81 Removing the Heat Sink 81 Replacing the Heat Sink 83 22 Processor 85 Removing the Processor 85 Replacing the Processor... 24 Speakers 93 Removing the Speakers 93 Replacing the Speakers 95 25 Subwoofer 97 Removing the Subwoofer 97 Replacing the Subwoofer 99 26 Flashing the BIOS 101 Contents | 5
... Replacing the Camera Module 74 20 System Board 75 Removing the System Board 75 Replacing the System Board 79 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 80 21 Heat Sink 81 Removing the Heat Sink 81 Replacing the Heat Sink 83 22 Processor 85 Removing the Processor 85 Replacing the Processor... 24 Speakers 93 Removing the Speakers 93 Replacing the Speakers 95 25 Subwoofer 97 Removing the Subwoofer 97 Replacing the Subwoofer 99 26 Flashing the BIOS 101 Contents | 5
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Using a plastic scribe, gently pry out the coin-cell battery out of the battery socket on the system board. 1 2 3 1 plastic scribe 3 battery socket 2 coin-cell battery 44 | Coin-Cell Battery It is recommended that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin-cell battery. Procedure CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default.
Using a plastic scribe, gently pry out the coin-cell battery out of the battery socket on the system board. 1 2 3 1 plastic scribe 3 battery socket 2 coin-cell battery 44 | Coin-Cell Battery It is recommended that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin-cell battery. Procedure CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default.
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Procedure NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the BIOS after you replace the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the system board. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system-board assembly. 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the system-board connector. 1 2 1 subwoofer cable routing 2 subwoofer cable 76 | System Board
Procedure NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the BIOS after you replace the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the system board. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system-board assembly. 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the system-board connector. 1 2 1 subwoofer cable routing 2 subwoofer cable 76 | System Board
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Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 3 Navigate to the main tab and enter the Service Tag in the Service Tag Setting field. 80 | System Board
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 3 Navigate to the main tab and enter the Service Tag in the Service Tag Setting field. 80 | System Board
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... my Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom of results appears on the screen. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download File to download the latest BIOS file. 6 In the Please select your download method below window, click For Single File Download via Browser, and then click... file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. 4 A list of your computer. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for me • Choose from My Products and Services List ...
... my Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom of results appears on the screen. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download File to download the latest BIOS file. 6 In the Please select your download method below window, click For Single File Download via Browser, and then click... file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. 4 A list of your computer. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for me • Choose from My Products and Services List ...