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... who need a high level of bad sectors, and then click Start. Working with RAID A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for and attempt recovery of data integrity. • RAID level 0+1 is recommended for higher performance and data integrity • RAID level 5 is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or... data redundancy. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer.
... who need a high level of bad sectors, and then click Start. Working with RAID A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for and attempt recovery of data integrity. • RAID level 0+1 is recommended for higher performance and data integrity • RAID level 5 is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or... data redundancy. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer.
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When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on . The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. If possible, back up all... prompt, type administrator in when you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, and then click Next. Any programs...
When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on . The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. If possible, back up all... prompt, type administrator in when you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, and then click Next. Any programs...
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... view alerts from the Start menu. Click to access multiple options for contacting Dell. • Feedback - Double-Clicking the Dell Support Center Icon Double-click the icon to open the home page to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your computer. • ContactUs - Click to access: • Self Help - icon...
... view alerts from the Start menu. Click to access multiple options for contacting Dell. • Feedback - Double-Clicking the Dell Support Center Icon Double-click the icon to open the home page to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your computer. • ContactUs - Click to access: • Self Help - icon...
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... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the modem. • Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the modem. • Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
Service Manual
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...; CD/DVD; Hard Drive; CD/DVD; CD/DVD; USB; Enabled; Enabled; Disabled (Enabled by default) 2nd Boot Device Removable Dev.; Disabled (Enabled by default) AC Recovery Power Off; The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the network devices detected USB Boot Priority Used to set the device priority of CD...
...; CD/DVD; Hard Drive; CD/DVD; CD/DVD; USB; Enabled; Enabled; Disabled (Enabled by default) 2nd Boot Device Removable Dev.; Disabled (Enabled by default) AC Recovery Power Off; The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the network devices detected USB Boot Priority Used to set the device priority of CD...
Service Manual
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Always (Setup by default) Inspiron 570 System Info System BIOS Version Service Tag Asset Tag Processor Type L2 Cache L3 Cache Installed Memory Memory Speed Memory Technology Displays the computer ... installed memory Indicates the frequency of installed memory Indicates the type of the user password ATA; Disabled (Disabled by default) Power ACPI Suspend Type AC Recovery Remote Wake Up Auto Power On S1(POS); High Speed; Disabled (Enabled by default) USB Device Setting l USB Controller - Enabled (Disabled by default) Set User...
Always (Setup by default) Inspiron 570 System Info System BIOS Version Service Tag Asset Tag Processor Type L2 Cache L3 Cache Installed Memory Memory Speed Memory Technology Displays the computer ... installed memory Indicates the frequency of installed memory Indicates the type of the user password ATA; Disabled (Disabled by default) Power ACPI Suspend Type AC Recovery Remote Wake Up Auto Power On S1(POS); High Speed; Disabled (Enabled by default) USB Device Setting l USB Controller - Enabled (Disabled by default) Set User...
Setup Guide
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...Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the Display 6 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cable 10 Press the Power Button 11 Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 12 ...Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Back Panel Connectors 20 Software Features 22 Dell Dock 23 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 24 Solving ...
...Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the Display 6 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cable 10 Press the Power Button 11 Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 12 ...Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Back Panel Connectors 20 Software Features 22 Dell Dock 23 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 24 Solving ...
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Contents Restoring Your Operating System 40 System Restore 41 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 42 System Recovery Media 44 Dell Factory Image Restore 45 Getting Help 48 Technical Support and Customer Service 49 DellConnect 49 Online Services 50 Automated Order-Status Service 51 Product Information ...
Contents Restoring Your Operating System 40 System Restore 41 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 42 System Recovery Media 44 Dell Factory Image Restore 45 Getting Help 48 Technical Support and Customer Service 49 DellConnect 49 Online Services 50 Automated Order-Status Service 51 Product Information ...
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... have left the computer in when you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer...setting up Microsoft Windows. You will need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is preconfigured with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). These steps are mandatory and may render your...
... have left the computer in when you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer...setting up Microsoft Windows. You will need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is preconfigured with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). These steps are mandatory and may render your...
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... service for setup instructions. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is turned on the screen. Follow the instructions on . 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the ...telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. • If you can purchase one at www.dell.com. To create a system recovery media: 1.
... service for setup instructions. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is turned on the screen. Follow the instructions on . 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the ...telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. • If you can purchase one at www.dell.com. To create a system recovery media: 1.
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NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload or download speeds. To schedule backups: 1. Follow the instructions...more information, go to delldatasafe.com. You can access the service on the screen. 24 Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the taskbar. 2. Using Your Inspiron Desktop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions.
NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload or download speeds. To schedule backups: 1. Follow the instructions...more information, go to delldatasafe.com. You can access the service on the screen. 24 Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the taskbar. 2. Using Your Inspiron Desktop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions.
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INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. icon in The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer ...) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab on support.dell.com. 32 The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system)...
INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. icon in The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer ...) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab on support.dell.com. 32 The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system)...
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... Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc ...permanently deletes all data files on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 40 INSPIRON ...
... Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc ...permanently deletes all data files on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 40 INSPIRON ...
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... 4. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. NOTE: For more depending on the screen. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. You ...can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it ...
... 4. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. NOTE: For more depending on the screen. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. You ...can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it ...
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...that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media. System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it is recommended that you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return... your hard drive to the operating state it at the time of recovery options that are installed on your computer. Use the system recovery media in when you to: • Backup and ...
...that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media. System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it is recommended that you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return... your hard drive to the operating state it at the time of recovery options that are installed on your computer. Use the system recovery media in when you to: • Backup and ...
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... try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If possible, back up the data before using the system recovery media: 1. Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all...system logo appears, continue to restore your computer using this option. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the screen to complete the recovery process. Follow the instructions on certain computers. Restoring Your Operating System To ...
... try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If possible, back up the data before using the system recovery media: 1. Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all...system logo appears, continue to restore your computer using this option. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the screen to complete the recovery process. Follow the instructions on certain computers. Restoring Your Operating System To ...
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... programs or files added since you received your computer and try again. 3. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. To access the recovery options, log on . Restoring Your Operating System You can use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. including data files-are permanently deleted ...and click Next. 5. This option restores your operating system. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to ...
... programs or files added since you received your computer and try again. 3. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. To access the recovery options, log on . Restoring Your Operating System You can use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. including data files-are permanently deleted ...and click Next. 5. This option restores your operating system. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to ...
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Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall system software find more information...additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 44 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36 "My Dell Downloads" on page 33 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...
Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall system software find more information...additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 44 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36 "My Dell Downloads" on page 33 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...