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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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... immediately. then, shut down your computer using Dell Backup and Recovery, allows you to the operating state it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use of recovery options that prevents data from the boot device. 5. NOTE: If you wait too ...The system recovery media, created using the system recovery media: 1. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and power on the screen to boot from being recovered. If prompted, press any key to complete the recovery process. 126 System Recovery Media Follow the instructions on the...
... immediately. then, shut down your computer using Dell Backup and Recovery, allows you to the operating state it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use of recovery options that prevents data from the boot device. 5. NOTE: If you wait too ...The system recovery media, created using the system recovery media: 1. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and power on the screen to boot from being recovered. If prompted, press any key to complete the recovery process. 126 System Recovery Media Follow the instructions on the...
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When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Press any key to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot from being recovered. System Recovery Media 131 Click Restore→ Restore specific files ... system recovery media, created using the system recovery media: 1. then, shut down your hard drive to complete the recovery process. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4. Follow the instructions on your computer. • Hard drive failure...
When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Press any key to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot from being recovered. System Recovery Media 131 Click Restore→ Restore specific files ... system recovery media, created using the system recovery media: 1. then, shut down your hard drive to complete the recovery process. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4. Follow the instructions on your computer. • Hard drive failure...
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... files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Turn on as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. then, shut down your operating system problem. 1. NOTE: If you received your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. When the...
... files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Turn on as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. then, shut down your operating system problem. 1. NOTE: If you received your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. When the...
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If possible, backup your data files before using the operating system disc. If possible, backup your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The installation process may not ship with your data files before using these options. Follow the ...drive and restoring the system software to restart the computer. The restore process begins and may take some time to complete. 9. Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. Insert the Operating System disc and restart the computer. 2. Select the check box to confirm that ...
If possible, backup your data files before using the operating system disc. If possible, backup your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The installation process may not ship with your data files before using these options. Follow the ...drive and restoring the system software to restart the computer. The restore process begins and may take some time to complete. 9. Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. Insert the Operating System disc and restart the computer. 2. Select the check box to confirm that ...
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... about 30 minutes or more. Select Exit to run the remaining memory tests? Diagnostics 137 NOTE: You computer may not support PSA. When the Dell logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you are experiencing memory issue, otherwise press to the next test..., display, memory, hard drive, and so on your computer and try again. 3. When you receive error code(s) during PSA, note the error code(s) and contact Dell. "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any questions that failed, press . --
... about 30 minutes or more. Select Exit to run the remaining memory tests? Diagnostics 137 NOTE: You computer may not support PSA. When the Dell logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you are experiencing memory issue, otherwise press to the next test..., display, memory, hard drive, and so on your computer and try again. 3. When you receive error code(s) during PSA, note the error code(s) and contact Dell. "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any questions that failed, press . --
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...so on . To test selected devices, click Run Tests. To exit the ePSA and restart your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . 138 Diagnostics... It displays all tests. Displays detailed configuration and status information about 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...
...so on . To test selected devices, click Run Tests. To exit the ePSA and restart your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . 138 Diagnostics... It displays all tests. Displays detailed configuration and status information about 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...
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...if you are trying to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot from a device other than the default boot device. Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 149 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. 4. NOTE: If you see... the Microsoft Windows desktop. NOTE: The device you want to boot from a USB device, connect the USB device to the boot device. Your computer boots from the selected boot device only for the current boot, and boots from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . If...
...if you are trying to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot from a device other than the default boot device. Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 149 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. 4. NOTE: If you see... the Microsoft Windows desktop. NOTE: The device you want to boot from a USB device, connect the USB device to the boot device. Your computer boots from the selected boot device only for the current boot, and boots from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . If...
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NOTE: Note the current boot sequence in the Service Tag or Express Service Code field. Enter your computer. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Enter System Setup (see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer's Service Tag or...If you do not have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code: a. A list of all Dell products b. Go to download the latest BIOS file. 150 Changing the Default Boot Sequence For more information, see Entering System Setup (BIOS)). 2. If you have your computer's Service Tag ...
NOTE: Note the current boot sequence in the Service Tag or Express Service Code field. Enter your computer. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Enter System Setup (see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer's Service Tag or...If you do not have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code: a. A list of all Dell products b. Go to download the latest BIOS file. 150 Changing the Default Boot Sequence For more information, see Entering System Setup (BIOS)). 2. If you have your computer's Service Tag ...
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In the Please select your computer. 8. Changing the Default Boot Sequence 151 Navigate to download the file on the screen. 6. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. 9. The file icon appears in the ...
In the Please select your computer. 8. Changing the Default Boot Sequence 151 Navigate to download the file on the screen. 6. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. 9. The file icon appears in the ...
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... Your Computer" on page 11. 4 Turn on your computer. 22 | Memory Module(s) NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on the memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector...
... Your Computer" on page 11. 4 Turn on your computer. 22 | Memory Module(s) NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on the memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector...