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Only 181 FCC Class B 181 Contents 9 Only 180 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 181 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 181 FCC Notice (U.S. Replacing the Support Bracket 164 Replacing the Computer Cover 165 ... System Setup Options 173 Boot Sequence 175 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current 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...
Only 181 FCC Class B 181 Contents 9 Only 180 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 181 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 181 FCC Notice (U.S. Replacing the Support Bracket 164 Replacing the Computer Cover 165 ... System Setup Options 173 Boot Sequence 175 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current 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...
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... will lose all data from the Free Disks field to the Array Disks field. Ideally, however, the drives should be used to enter the RAID BIOS. For information on how to install a hard drive, see "About RAID Configurations (For Windows Vista® only)" on page 44). 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when...
... will lose all data from the Free Disks field to the Array Disks field. Ideally, however, the drives should be used to enter the RAID BIOS. For information on how to install a hard drive, see "About RAID Configurations (For Windows Vista® only)" on page 44). 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when...
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... up, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to exit the RAID BIOS. Using Nvidia MediaShield Nvidia MediaShield allows you want to rebuild by restoring the data to view and manage RAID configurations. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard...
... up, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to exit the RAID BIOS. Using Nvidia MediaShield Nvidia MediaShield allows you want to rebuild by restoring the data to view and manage RAID configurations. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard...
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... page 84). Solving Problems 67 If the FlexBay device is physically installed, but it is enabled in the BIOS setup that your computer is a FlexBay disable option in the BIOS setup. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit...of memory supported by your computer is installed. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on page 113) to ensure that appears only when the FlexBay device is successfully communicating with the memory. •...
... page 84). Solving Problems 67 If the FlexBay device is physically installed, but it is enabled in the BIOS setup that your computer is a FlexBay disable option in the BIOS setup. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit...of memory supported by your computer is installed. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on page 113) to ensure that appears only when the FlexBay device is successfully communicating with the memory. •...
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... eliminate distortion. Ensure that the sound is automatically disabled when headphones are connected as a lamp. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. If your screen. Turn off...
... eliminate distortion. Ensure that the sound is automatically disabled when headphones are connected as a lamp. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. If your screen. Turn off...
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...-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the Computer" on page 172. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 90. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone...
...-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the Computer" on page 172. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 90. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone...
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...Troubleshooting Tools One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107). - Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see "Cards" on page 112). - Beep Codes Your.... This series of repetitive three short beeps. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see "Cards" on page 107). failure. 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is steady amber, there may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. -...
...Troubleshooting Tools One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107). - Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see "Cards" on page 112). - Beep Codes Your.... This series of repetitive three short beeps. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see "Cards" on page 107). failure. 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is steady amber, there may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. -...
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... computer. If available, install good memory of the same type into your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 144). If the problem persists, contact Dell. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. or motherboard failure. 2. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Verify that the memory modules that no special memory failure. Replace...
... computer. If available, install good memory of the same type into your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 144). If the problem persists, contact Dell. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. or motherboard failure. 2. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Verify that the memory modules that no special memory failure. Replace...
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.... - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. S YS T E M D I S K O R 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. N O N - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. This feature can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Entering System Setup" on page 183 for the..." on page 172). NOTICE - Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart your boot device, ensure that a bootable floppy disk is in BIOS setup. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I S K E T T E - Disconnect the USB device.
.... - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. S YS T E M D I S K O R 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. N O N - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. This feature can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Entering System Setup" on page 183 for the..." on page 172). NOTICE - Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart your boot device, ensure that a bootable floppy disk is in BIOS setup. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I S K E T T E - Disconnect the USB device.
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...of the parts described in this chapter may require the following conditions exist: • You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaceable by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug ...8226; Small flat-blade screwdriver • Small Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS executable update program on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com Removing and Installing Parts 101 Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, laceration ...
...of the parts described in this chapter may require the following conditions exist: • You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaceable by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug ...8226; Small flat-blade screwdriver • Small Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS executable update program on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com Removing and Installing Parts 101 Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, laceration ...
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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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... changes to highlight an option. This field appears below the Option Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field. Displays BIOS Info and the Service Tag.
... changes to highlight an option. This field appears below the Option Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field. Displays BIOS Info and the Service Tag.
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...6 Click the down arrow to your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. 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 computer at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to disk, and...
...6 Click the down arrow to your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. 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 computer at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to disk, and...
Owner's Manual
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... unit used by your computer. A temperature measurement scale where 0° is the freezing point and 100° is a bootable CD. L1 cache - B battery life span - BIOS - Unless you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. boot sequence - Your Drivers and Utilities (or ResourceCD) is the boiling point of main memory...
... unit used by your computer. A temperature measurement scale where 0° is the freezing point and 100° is a bootable CD. L1 cache - B battery life span - BIOS - Unless you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. boot sequence - Your Drivers and Utilities (or ResourceCD) is the boiling point of main memory...
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...single point on self-test - PS/2 - redundant array of providing data redundancy. 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. pixel - Diagnostics.... • It is expressed as memory, hard drives, and video. The ability of the computer to as part of pixels across by the BIOS, that perform basic tests on a network in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to specific individuals. R RAID - Any ...
...single point on self-test - PS/2 - redundant array of providing data redundancy. 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. pixel - Diagnostics.... • It is expressed as memory, hard drives, and video. The ability of the computer to as part of pixels across by the BIOS, that perform basic tests on a network in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to specific individuals. R RAID - Any ...
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SXGA+ - Also known as date and time or system password. A video standard for this program. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. Unless you to shut down your computer. Enables Windows programs to reduce the weight of time when there is no electrical ...
SXGA+ - Also known as date and time or system password. A video standard for this program. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. Unless you to shut down your computer. Enables Windows programs to reduce the weight of time when there is no electrical ...
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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