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... Boot 175 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 176 Clearing CMOS Settings 177 Flashing the BIOS 178 Cleaning Your Computer 179 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 179 Mouse 179 Floppy Drive 180 CDs and DVDs 180 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 180 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 181 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals...
... Boot 175 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 176 Clearing CMOS Settings 177 Flashing the BIOS 178 Cleaning Your Computer 179 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 179 Mouse 179 Floppy Drive 180 CDs and DVDs 180 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 180 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 181 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals...
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... the selected drives in the next step. 8 Press to clear all data on page 44). 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to enter the RAID BIOS. Ideally, however, the drives should be used to the RAID Mode field. Back up - NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to RAID-Enabled...
... the selected drives in the next step. 8 Press to clear all data on page 44). 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to enter the RAID BIOS. Ideally, however, the drives should be used to the RAID Mode field. Back up - NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to RAID-Enabled...
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... your computer while the computer is rebuilding the array. NOTE: Rebuilding an array can use any available (RAID-enabled) free disk to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: You can rebuild the array by clicking the checkbox beside it. 6 Click Next. 7 Click Finish. Rebuilding a RAID Configuration If one of the hard drives...
... your computer while the computer is rebuilding the array. NOTE: Rebuilding an array can use any available (RAID-enabled) free disk to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: You can rebuild the array by clicking the checkbox beside it. 6 Click Next. 7 Click Finish. Rebuilding a RAID Configuration If one of the hard drives...
Owner's Manual
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... and close any open files and exit any of memory supported by your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if it is installed. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in ... From Your Hard Drive" on page 113) to see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on page 112). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. Solving Problems 67 There is enabled in the BIOS setup that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum ...
... and close any open files and exit any of memory supported by your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if it is installed. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in ... From Your Hard Drive" on page 113) to see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on page 112). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. Solving Problems 67 There is enabled in the BIOS setup that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum ...
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... the speakers are connected to MP3 songs, ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer's front-panel...
... the speakers are connected to MP3 songs, ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer's front-panel...
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... the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Front View of your screen. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is not muted. Solving Problems 75...
... the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Front View of your screen. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is not muted. Solving Problems 75...
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... the power light is receiving electrical power, a device might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause (see "System Board Components" on page 107). One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a...your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of repetitive three short beeps. failure. 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "System Board Components" on page 107). -
... the power light is receiving electrical power, a device might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause (see "System Board Components" on page 107). One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a...your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of repetitive three short beeps. failure. 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "System Board Components" on page 107). -
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...memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 113). 3. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 4 RAM Read/Write 1. module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 113), and then restart ... battery failure Battery" on page 144). If the problem persists, contact Dell. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. Replace the battery (see "Installing Memory" on page 112). 3.If the problem persists, contact Dell. 2 No memory modules 1. Failure. Ensure that you are installing are...
...memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 113). 3. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 4 RAM Read/Write 1. module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 113), and then restart ... battery failure Battery" on page 144). If the problem persists, contact Dell. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. Replace the battery (see "Installing Memory" on page 112). 3.If the problem persists, contact Dell. 2 No memory modules 1. Failure. Ensure that you are installing are...
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... malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Entering System Setup" on page 172). Troubleshooting Tools 83 A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. N O T A B O O T D I N T E R R U P T - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. N O N - N O T I M E R T I C K I S K E T T E - S YS T E M D I S K O R D I L A B L E ... source for assistance). N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I S K E R R O R - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY.
... malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Entering System Setup" on page 172). Troubleshooting Tools 83 A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. N O T A B O O T D I N T E R R U P T - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. N O N - N O T I M E R T I C K I S K E T T E - S YS T E M D I S K O R D I L A B L E ... source for assistance). N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I S K E R R O R - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY.
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... may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Small Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS executable update program on .) removed. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps... on page 102 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 102. • You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in this ...
... may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Small Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS executable update program on .) removed. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps... on page 102 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 102. • You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in this ...
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... Maximum memory 667-MHz, 800-MHz DDR2 SDRAM four 512 MB or 1 GB 512 MB 4 GB Computer Information Chipset RAID Support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Nvidia® MCP 61 RAID 1 (Mirroring)(Windows Vista® Only) seven 24 4 Mb Integrated network interface capable of 10/100 communication Video...
... Maximum memory 667-MHz, 800-MHz DDR2 SDRAM four 512 MB or 1 GB 512 MB 4 GB Computer Information Chipset RAID Support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Nvidia® MCP 61 RAID 1 (Mirroring)(Windows Vista® Only) seven 24 4 Mb Integrated network interface capable of 10/100 communication Video...
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... memory size, speed, channel mode, and type. In this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. Displays the system time. Displays BIOS Info and the Service Tag. The tabbed options contain features that selection active. Options List - and leftarrow keys to your current settings and make that...
... memory size, speed, channel mode, and type. In this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. Displays the system time. Displays BIOS Info and the Service Tag. The tabbed options contain features that selection active. Options List - and leftarrow keys to your current settings and make that...
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... system board. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. 178 Appendix Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow... the on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The Save... window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to your computer at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save.
... system board. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. 178 Appendix Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow... the on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The Save... window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to your computer at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save.
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... storage device. In case your hard drive is damaged or your computer. bootable disk - bits per second - The standard unit for enabled devices to boot. C C - BIOS - basic input/output system - A wireless technology standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that indicates how fast a bus can use to be either a reserved...
... storage device. In case your hard drive is damaged or your computer. bootable disk - bits per second - The standard unit for enabled devices to boot. C C - BIOS - basic input/output system - A wireless technology standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that indicates how fast a bus can use to be either a reserved...
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...RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. Any information stored in RAM is expressed as the number of pixels across by the BIOS, that have an operating system to as part of transferring data between two devices through the processor as the CPU (central processing unit). Typically... path. A video resolution, such as memory, hard drives, and video. personal system/2 - PXE - A text file included with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up and down your computer. Data and/or files you shut...
...RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. Any information stored in RAM is expressed as the number of pixels across by the BIOS, that have an operating system to as part of transferring data between two devices through the processor as the CPU (central processing unit). Typically... path. A video resolution, such as memory, hard drives, and video. personal system/2 - PXE - A text file included with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up and down your computer. Data and/or files you shut...
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... voltage level. for a limited amount of a portable computer to 1280 x 1024. trusted platform module - super-extended graphics array plus - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as file and e-mail protection. A utility that contain only text; text editor - A UPS keeps a computer running for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. T TAPI...
... voltage level. for a limited amount of a portable computer to 1280 x 1024. trusted platform module - super-extended graphics array plus - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as file and e-mail protection. A utility that contain only text; text editor - A UPS keeps a computer running for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. T TAPI...
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Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 55 replacing, 144 beep codes, 80 Bezel, 123 bezel removing, 123 replacing, 124 BIOS, 172 boot sequence about, 175 changing, 175 option settings, 175 booting to a USB device, 175 C cards installing PCI, 117 PCI, 116 removing PCI, 121 slots, ... inside, 106 crashes, 62-64 inside view, 106 restore to previous state, 92-93 stops responding, 62-63 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 91 contacting Dell, 188 copying CDs general information, 28 helpful tips, 30 how to, 28 Index 205
Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 55 replacing, 144 beep codes, 80 Bezel, 123 bezel removing, 123 replacing, 124 BIOS, 172 boot sequence about, 175 changing, 175 option settings, 175 booting to a USB device, 175 C cards installing PCI, 117 PCI, 116 removing PCI, 121 slots, ... inside, 106 crashes, 62-64 inside view, 106 restore to previous state, 92-93 stops responding, 62-63 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 91 contacting Dell, 188 copying CDs general information, 28 helpful tips, 30 how to, 28 Index 205