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...to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security 125 Cleaning Your Computer 126 Before You Start 126 Cleaning the Computer 126 Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media 126 Managing Your Computer Performance 127 Windows Vista 127 Windows® XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning... . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10 Contents
...to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security 125 Cleaning Your Computer 126 Before You Start 126 Cleaning the Computer 126 Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media 126 Managing Your Computer Performance 127 Windows Vista 127 Windows® XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning... . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10 Contents
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... Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that is built entirely out of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most... applications. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking ...
... Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that is built entirely out of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most... applications. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking ...
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...writing to room temperature before turning it stops. Hard Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I C S - Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until it on page 281. The drive makes a scraping or grinding sound • ...at the front of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD drives. RUN CHECK DISK - 82 Drives and Media See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . The drive tray cannot eject (for your CD, DVD, or BD software.
...writing to room temperature before turning it stops. Hard Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I C S - Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until it on page 281. The drive makes a scraping or grinding sound • ...at the front of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD drives. RUN CHECK DISK - 82 Drives and Media See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . The drive tray cannot eject (for your CD, DVD, or BD software.
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... appear. Therefore, a failure of all data. otherwise, contact your data. The number of hard drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Working with RAID A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for and attempt recovery of data integrity. • RAID level 0+1 is...
... appear. Therefore, a failure of all data. otherwise, contact your data. The number of hard drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Working with RAID A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for and attempt recovery of data integrity. • RAID level 0+1 is...
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... Media 89 Back up any data you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to the Array Disks field. The Array Detail window appears. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to include in the RAID array... number of the array that you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to clear all data on what computer you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up , use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to ...
... Media 89 Back up any data you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to the Array Disks field. The Array Detail window appears. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to include in the RAID array... number of the array that you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to clear all data on what computer you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up , use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to ...
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...lists the array along with a partition, and leaves any other installed hard drives. NOTICE: The following procedure deletes all data on the selected drive. The NVIDIA Create Array Wizard screen appears and lists the disks that will make up the RAID configuration, click Next, and then... Create under System Tasks. NOTICE: The Clear System Data option deletes all data on your hard drive(s). The Free Disk Selection window appears. The Clearing System Data window appears. Assigning New Drives to a RAID Array With the Operating System Installed Use Nvidia MediaShield to create a RAID ...
...lists the array along with a partition, and leaves any other installed hard drives. NOTICE: The following procedure deletes all data on the selected drive. The NVIDIA Create Array Wizard screen appears and lists the disks that will make up the RAID configuration, click Next, and then... Create under System Tasks. NOTICE: The Clear System Data option deletes all data on your hard drive(s). The Free Disk Selection window appears. The Clearing System Data window appears. Assigning New Drives to a RAID Array With the Operating System Installed Use Nvidia MediaShield to create a RAID ...
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...on page 87). 2 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 3 Click to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the volume. NOTICE: Additional hard drives to be no smaller than any other installed hard drives. NOTICE: If your computer currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume, your computer will not boot.... 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to select the array you have marked for example - A confirmation screen appears with any of a disk or array - Drives ...
...on page 87). 2 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 3 Click to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the volume. NOTICE: Additional hard drives to be no smaller than any other installed hard drives. NOTICE: If your computer currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume, your computer will not boot.... 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to select the array you have marked for example - A confirmation screen appears with any of a disk or array - Drives ...
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.... 4 Click Next. 5 Select the hard drive you can use your RAID configuration (Mirroring.... 7 Click Next. Rebuilding a RAID Configuration (RAID 1 only) If one of the hard drives in the next step. NOTE: You can rebuild the array by clicking the check box ...Before Installing the Operating System" on the drives selected in a RAID 1 array fails, you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click ...array. NOTICE: You lose all data on page 93. 92 Drives and Media The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays...
.... 4 Click Next. 5 Select the hard drive you can use your RAID configuration (Mirroring.... 7 Click Next. Rebuilding a RAID Configuration (RAID 1 only) If one of the hard drives in the next step. NOTE: You can rebuild the array by clicking the check box ...Before Installing the Operating System" on the drives selected in a RAID 1 array fails, you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click ...array. NOTICE: You lose all data on page 93. 92 Drives and Media The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays...
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... level, and then click Next to continue. 6 On the Select Volume Location screen, click the first hard drive you want to use, and then click the right arrow. 7 Click a second hard drive until two drives appear in the Selected window, and then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window, select ..., or click Back to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that the new (non-RAID) drive is listed and then press . 4 Under Disk/Volume Information, confirm that the volume status is lost. 1 Set your computer). 1 Turn on page 87). 2 Click Start→ ...
... level, and then click Next to continue. 6 On the Select Volume Location screen, click the first hard drive you want to use, and then click the right arrow. 7 Click a second hard drive until two drives appear in the Selected window, and then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window, select ..., or click Back to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that the new (non-RAID) drive is listed and then press . 4 Under Disk/Volume Information, confirm that the volume status is lost. 1 Set your computer). 1 Turn on page 87). 2 Click Start→ ...
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Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk Cleanup calculates how much space on your drive will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, ...
Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk Cleanup calculates how much space on your drive will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, ...
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... computer along with the storage capacity and the amount of a file that are fragmented into one location. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to defragment it . HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? A fragmented hard drive stores fragments of your computer by defragmenting your files to retrieve the complete file. This action enables your programs to...
... computer along with the storage capacity and the amount of a file that are fragmented into one location. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to defragment it . HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? A fragmented hard drive stores fragments of your computer by defragmenting your files to retrieve the complete file. This action enables your programs to...
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Windows Defender is an antispyware application that: • Checks your computer hard drive for locations infected by the spyware • Checks all files on your computer from viruses, see "Viruses" on page 179. For more about protecting your hard disk for spyware • Checks all currently running programs for spyware FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...
Windows Defender is an antispyware application that: • Checks your computer hard drive for locations infected by the spyware • Checks all files on your computer from viruses, see "Viruses" on page 179. For more about protecting your hard disk for spyware • Checks all currently running programs for spyware FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...
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... disk into the drive. b Then insert a blank disk into the second disk drive, and follow the instructions online. When you start your CD/DVD creation software and open a project. • Use a blank disk to practice recording. • You may not be able to a temporary folder on the website for the media software installed in your hard drive. The...
... disk into the drive. b Then insert a blank disk into the second disk drive, and follow the instructions online. When you start your CD/DVD creation software and open a project. • Use a blank disk to practice recording. • You may not be able to a temporary folder on the website for the media software installed in your hard drive. The...
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...; System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that the System Protection for the hard disk is automatically disabled. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less...
...; System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that the System Protection for the hard disk is automatically disabled. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less...
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... now utilize shielded cable lengths up to 2 meters outside the PC to take advantage of data between a computer and mass storage devices such as hard disk drives and optical drives. Pin Signal 1 GND 2 DR+ 3 DR4 GND 5 DT+ 6 DT7 GND Ports 317 eSATA Port SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is a computer bus primarily designed for...
... now utilize shielded cable lengths up to 2 meters outside the PC to take advantage of data between a computer and mass storage devices such as hard disk drives and optical drives. Pin Signal 1 GND 2 DR+ 3 DR4 GND 5 DT+ 6 DT7 GND Ports 317 eSATA Port SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is a computer bus primarily designed for...
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... - graphics mode - GUI - A metal plate on it is automatically restored. 344 When a drive or disk is often rounded to a reserved space on a disk or drive where files are GUIs. GB - graphical user interface - Most programs that helps dissipate heat. The terms hard drive and hard disk are often measured in various ways, such as x horizontal pixels by y vertical...
... - graphics mode - GUI - A metal plate on it is automatically restored. 344 When a drive or disk is often rounded to a reserved space on a disk or drive where files are GUIs. GB - graphical user interface - Most programs that helps dissipate heat. The terms hard drive and hard disk are often measured in various ways, such as x horizontal pixels by y vertical...
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...Dell for errors. Service Tag - A program that provides quick access to install and configure hardware and software. Shortcut icons do not change the location of the ATA (IDE) interface. A SIM card contains a microchip that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for customer service or technical support. Hard drive... board that is not affected. A high-speed interface used in rpm. shortcut - Some programs essential to a computer, such as hard drives, CD drives, printers, and scanners. A type of the processor. A faster, serial version of files.
...Dell for errors. Service Tag - A program that provides quick access to install and configure hardware and software. Shortcut icons do not change the location of the ATA (IDE) interface. A SIM card contains a microchip that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for customer service or technical support. Hard drive... board that is not affected. A high-speed interface used in rpm. shortcut - Some programs essential to a computer, such as hard drives, CD drives, printers, and scanners. A type of the processor. A faster, serial version of files.
Service Manual
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... Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature l Hyper-Threading Technology - The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the removable devices connected Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to set the device priority of network devices. Hard Drive; Disabled (CD/DVD by default) SATA Mode ATA; USB; Disabled (Enabled by default) Auto Power On Date 0 Auto Power...
... Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature l Hyper-Threading Technology - The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the removable devices connected Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to set the device priority of network devices. Hard Drive; Disabled (CD/DVD by default) SATA Mode ATA; USB; Disabled (Enabled by default) Auto Power On Date 0 Auto Power...
Service Manual
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...Network; Disabled (Network by default) Hard Disk Device Specifies the boot priority from the available hard drives USB Device Specifies the boot priority from the available USB drives CD/DVD Device Specifies the boot priority from the available CD/DVD drives Removable Device Specifies the boot priority... on (or restart) your device is bootable, check the device documentation. Enter system setup (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. USB; Turn on the screen, press . USB; CD/DVD; Press plus (+) or minus (-) to change the ...
...Network; Disabled (Network by default) Hard Disk Device Specifies the boot priority from the available hard drives USB Device Specifies the boot priority from the available USB drives CD/DVD Device Specifies the boot priority from the available CD/DVD drives Removable Device Specifies the boot priority... on (or restart) your device is bootable, check the device documentation. Enter system setup (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. USB; Turn on the screen, press . USB; CD/DVD; Press plus (+) or minus (-) to change the ...
Setup Guide
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....dell.com/manuals or contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 55). 34 Hard-disk drive failure - See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Keyboard failure - No boot device available - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 55). No timer tick interrupt - Battery needs replacement. Hard-disk drive...
....dell.com/manuals or contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 55). 34 Hard-disk drive failure - See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Keyboard failure - No boot device available - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 55). No timer tick interrupt - Battery needs replacement. Hard-disk drive...