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... Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature l Limit CPUID Value-Enabled; On (On by default). Hard Disk; Indicates the amount of installed memory. USB-CDROM; Inspiron 545s System Info System BIOS Info Service Tag Processor Type Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode Memory Technology Displays...; Last (Off by default). ACPI Suspend Type Remote Wake Up Auto Power On Auto Power On Date Auto Power On Time AC Recovery S1(POS); l Core Multi-Processing-Enabled; Indicates the type of available memory. Second Boot Device Removable;
... Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature l Limit CPUID Value-Enabled; On (On by default). Hard Disk; Indicates the amount of installed memory. USB-CDROM; Inspiron 545s System Info System BIOS Info Service Tag Processor Type Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode Memory Technology Displays...; Last (Off by default). ACPI Suspend Type Remote Wake Up Auto Power On Auto Power On Date Auto Power On Time AC Recovery S1(POS); l Core Multi-Processing-Enabled; Indicates the type of available memory. Second Boot Device Removable;
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...RAID (IDE by default). Remote Wake Up On; Off (On by default). Auto Power On Date 0 Auto Power On Time 0:00:00 AC Recovery Off; On; Last (Off by default). Not Installed (Not Installed by default). Press Enter to the SATA 2 connector. Set User Password User ...Password Change User Password Inspiron 546s Installed; System Info BIOS Info System Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type CPU Speed Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed ...
...RAID (IDE by default). Remote Wake Up On; Off (On by default). Auto Power On Date 0 Auto Power On Time 0:00:00 AC Recovery Off; On; Last (Off by default). Not Installed (Not Installed by default). Press Enter to the SATA 2 connector. Set User Password User ...Password Change User Password Inspiron 546s Installed; System Info BIOS Info System Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type CPU Speed Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed ...
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..., to tell the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you can use this feature, for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to a USB connector. 2. Advanced...; 32 MB; 64 MB; 128 MB; 256 MB; 512 MB (Auto by default). Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type C1E Support Remote Wake Up AC Recovery Auto Power On Auto Power On Date Auto Power On Time S1(POS); Onboard (PCI-E 16X Slot by default). ATA (ATA by default). Disabled (Removable...
..., to tell the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you can use this feature, for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to a USB connector. 2. Advanced...; 32 MB; 64 MB; 128 MB; 256 MB; 512 MB (Auto by default). Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type C1E Support Remote Wake Up AC Recovery Auto Power On Auto Power On Date Auto Power On Time S1(POS); Onboard (PCI-E 16X Slot by default). ATA (ATA by default). Disabled (Removable...
SETUP GUIDE
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...Connect the Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 11 Windows Vista® Setup 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 12 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 23 Network Problems 23 Power Problems 25... Memory Problems 26 Lockups and Software Problems 27 Using Support Tools 30 Dell Support Center 30 Beep Codes 31 System Messages 32 Hardware Troubleshooter 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 System Recovery Options 37 System Restore 38 Dell Factory Image Restore 39 Operating System Reinstallation 40 3
...Connect the Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 11 Windows Vista® Setup 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 12 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 23 Network Problems 23 Power Problems 25... Memory Problems 26 Lockups and Software Problems 27 Using Support Tools 30 Dell Support Center 30 Beep Codes 31 System Messages 32 Hardware Troubleshooter 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 System Recovery Options 37 System Restore 38 Dell Factory Image Restore 39 Operating System Reinstallation 40 3
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...Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista®) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call™, ...8482;, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with its Service Tag and Express Service Code. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. Click the icon ...
...Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista®) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call™, ...8482;, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with its Service Tag and Express Service Code. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. Click the icon ...
SETUP GUIDE
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Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your operating system problem. 37 This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and remove any programs ... However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. INSPIRON System Recovery Options You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your hard drive to the ...
Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your operating system problem. 37 This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and remove any programs ... However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. INSPIRON System Recovery Options You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your hard drive to the ...
SETUP GUIDE
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...window may appear. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Click Start . 2. If you are completely reversible. System Recovery Options System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without ...settings have left the computer in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your data files. In the Start Search box, type System ...
...window may appear. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Click Start . 2. If you are completely reversible. System Recovery Options System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without ...settings have left the computer in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your data files. In the Start Search box, type System ...
SETUP GUIDE
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... method to restore your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. These options restore your computer. Any programs or files added since you purchased System Recovery Options the computer. If possible, back up...
... method to restore your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. These options restore your computer. Any programs or files added since you purchased System Recovery Options the computer. If possible, back up...
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...on page 38. To reinstall Windows, you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your... device driver. Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you want to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. System Recovery Options 6. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to reboot the system. Click Finish to factory condition...
...on page 38. To reinstall Windows, you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your... device driver. Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you want to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. System Recovery Options 6. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to reboot the system. Click Finish to factory condition...
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...according to complete the installation. 41 Press any required drivers. Follow the instructions on the region from CD-ROM. NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Reinstalling Windows Vista® The reinstallation process.../DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. System Recovery Options 4. then, shut down your computer, or whether you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other...
...according to complete the installation. 41 Press any required drivers. Follow the instructions on the region from CD-ROM. NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Reinstalling Windows Vista® The reinstallation process.../DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. System Recovery Options 4. then, shut down your computer, or whether you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other...