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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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Some important components of a desktop system board. Contains the system memory or BIOS program. • Power connectors - The figure below lists the basic components of a system board are: • Processor socket(s) - Provides slot(s) to the system board from ...
Some important components of a desktop system board. Contains the system memory or BIOS program. • Power connectors - The figure below lists the basic components of a system board are: • Processor socket(s) - Provides slot(s) to the system board from ...
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... for issues related to: • configuration • installation • how-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 questions • error messages To contact ... desktop; then, shut down your computer. 2. You may contact them for the software to disable the Computrace option. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 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 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 questions • error messages To contact ... desktop; then, shut down your computer. 2. You may contact them for the software to disable the Computrace option. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Getting Help on Computrace Dell provides help on (or restart) your computer and try again. 3. Enabling Computrace 1.
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... Search charm. Windows 7 Click Start → Help and Support. 2. 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...
... Search charm. Windows 7 Click Start → Help and Support. 2. 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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... note the current system setup configuration for the F2 prompt to work incorrectly. When the DELL logo is to wait until you must press immediately once the prompt appears. System Setup (BIOS) 147 NOTE: Before you change system setup configuration unless you turn it is...and the operating system logo appears, continue to load and start the operating system. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration, it on (or restart) your computer. 2. Turn on . Therefore you see the Microsoft...
... note the current system setup configuration for the F2 prompt to work incorrectly. When the DELL logo is to wait until you must press immediately once the prompt appears. System Setup (BIOS) 147 NOTE: Before you change system setup configuration unless you turn it is...and the operating system logo appears, continue to load and start the operating system. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration, it on (or restart) your computer. 2. Turn on . Therefore you see the Microsoft...
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...move through the list of the device. 5. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. Go to access the menu. NOTE: Locate the Service Tag of all Dell products b. Choose from a list of your computer. ... Boot Device Configuration menu option and press to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Press plus (+) or minus (-) to restore it. 3. Automatically detect my Service Tag for your computer. Click BIOS 5. Changing the Default Boot Sequence 1. Locate the BIOS update file for me -- Click Submit and proceed...
...move through the list of the device. 5. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. Go to access the menu. NOTE: Locate the Service Tag of all Dell products b. Choose from a list of your computer. ... Boot Device Configuration menu option and press to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Press plus (+) or minus (-) to restore it. 3. Automatically detect my Service Tag for your computer. Click BIOS 5. Changing the Default Boot Sequence 1. Locate the BIOS update file for me -- Click Submit and proceed...
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... file. The file icon appears in the folder and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 10. Navigate to download the file on the screen. Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions that appear on your download method below window, click For Single File Download...
... file. The file icon appears in the folder and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 10. Navigate to download the file on the screen. Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions that appear on your download method below window, click For Single File Download...
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Removing the Display Hinges 63 Prerequisites 63 Procedure 64 Replacing the Display Hinges 65 Procedure 65 Postrequisites 65 Removing the Display Panel 66 Prerequisites 66 Procedure 67 Replacing the Display Panel 69 Procedure 69 Postrequisites 69 Removing the Camera Module 70 Prerequisites 70 Procedure 71 Replacing the Camera Module 72 Procedure 72 Postrequisites 72 Removing the Power-Adapter Port 73 Prerequisites 73 Procedure 74 Replacing the Power-Adapter Port 75 Procedure 75 Postrequisites 75 Flashing the BIOS 76 Contents | 7
Removing the Display Hinges 63 Prerequisites 63 Procedure 64 Replacing the Display Hinges 65 Procedure 65 Postrequisites 65 Removing the Display Panel 66 Prerequisites 66 Procedure 67 Replacing the Display Panel 69 Procedure 69 Postrequisites 69 Removing the Camera Module 70 Prerequisites 70 Procedure 71 Replacing the Camera Module 72 Procedure 72 Postrequisites 72 Removing the Power-Adapter Port 73 Prerequisites 73 Procedure 74 Replacing the Power-Adapter Port 75 Procedure 75 Postrequisites 75 Flashing the BIOS 76 Contents | 7
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... scribe 3 battery socket 1 2 3 2 coin-cell battery 28 | Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default. Procedure Using a plastic scribe, gently pry out the coin-cell battery out of the battery socket on page 20. For additional ...safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 12. 2 Remove the base...
... scribe 3 battery socket 1 2 3 2 coin-cell battery 28 | Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default. Procedure Using a plastic scribe, gently pry out the coin-cell battery out of the battery socket on page 20. For additional ...safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 12. 2 Remove the base...
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... on the computer. 2 Go to dell.com/support. 3 Click Start Here under the product categories. 5 Click Drivers & Downloads tab. 6 In the Operating System drop-down, select the operating system installed on the screen. 76 | Flashing the BIOS NOTE: If the Service Tag cannot be detected automatically, select your... and click Continue. 10 Save the file and once the download is available or when replacing the system board. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is complete, navigate to allow automatic detection of your computer's Service Tag and click Submit.
... on the computer. 2 Go to dell.com/support. 3 Click Start Here under the product categories. 5 Click Drivers & Downloads tab. 6 In the Operating System drop-down, select the operating system installed on the screen. 76 | Flashing the BIOS NOTE: If the Service Tag cannot be detected automatically, select your... and click Continue. 10 Save the file and once the download is available or when replacing the system board. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is complete, navigate to allow automatic detection of your computer's Service Tag and click Submit.