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... dynamically updated according to the removable devices connected. CD/DVD; Network; USB; Disabled (CD/DVD by default) Boot Device Configuration Boot Settings Configuration l Fast Boot - S3 (S3 by default) l Limit CPUID Value - Time Displays current time in the format (mm:dd... State (Power Off by default) l Keyboard Errors - Indicates the amount of installed memory. USB; Disabled (Enabled by default) 5th Boot Device Removable Dev.; Enabled; by default) l Multi Core Support - Enabled; Indicates the amount of available memory. Disabled (Disabled by default...
... dynamically updated according to the removable devices connected. CD/DVD; Network; USB; Disabled (CD/DVD by default) Boot Device Configuration Boot Settings Configuration l Fast Boot - S3 (S3 by default) l Limit CPUID Value - Time Displays current time in the format (mm:dd... State (Power Off by default) l Keyboard Errors - Indicates the amount of installed memory. USB; Disabled (Enabled by default) 5th Boot Device Removable Dev.; Enabled; by default) l Multi Core Support - Enabled; Indicates the amount of available memory. Disabled (Disabled by default...
Service Manual
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...Components). Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Full Access (Full Access by default) Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature, for Future Boots 1. Then shut down your computer to a USB device such as a... your computer. 3. Press plus (+) or minus (-) to change the boot priority of devices. 4. BIOS Security Features Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the user password. Password Check Setup; You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the screen, press . Use the up - Follow the...
...Components). Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Full Access (Full Access by default) Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature, for Future Boots 1. Then shut down your computer to a USB device such as a... your computer. 3. Press plus (+) or minus (-) to change the boot priority of devices. 4. BIOS Security Features Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the user password. Password Check Setup; You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the screen, press . Use the up - Follow the...
Setup Guide
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... for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. NOTE: If the message you identify the cause and action needed to register and download the software. System Messages If your hard drive or at checkpoint [nnnn]. Go to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for... on your own backup media. For help you received is available at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Previous attempts at My Dell Downloads. Using Support Tools My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may display a system message that was running when the message appeared...
... for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. NOTE: If the message you identify the cause and action needed to register and download the software. System Messages If your hard drive or at checkpoint [nnnn]. Go to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for... on your own backup media. For help you received is available at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Previous attempts at My Dell Downloads. Using Support Tools My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may display a system message that was running when the message appeared...
Setup Guide
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... be a system board failure. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 56). 36 Replace keyboard or check the cable for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 56). No boot device available - A chip on hard drive, the hard drive ...cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that ...
... be a system board failure. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 56). 36 Replace keyboard or check the cable for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 56). No boot device available - A chip on hard drive, the hard drive ...cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that ...
Setup Guide
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... drive. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 56). 1. Turn on your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is recommended that you...
... drive. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 56). 1. Turn on your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is recommended that you...
Setup Guide
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... have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Do you want to run. 39 Select the test you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. d. If ...and the operating system logo appears, continue to the Choose An Option window. 4. b. This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. The following message is displayed: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If PSA is invoked: a. Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." If PSA is...
... have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Do you want to run. 39 Select the test you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. d. If ...and the operating system logo appears, continue to the Choose An Option window. 4. b. This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. The following message is displayed: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If PSA is invoked: a. Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." If PSA is...
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...test screen. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. NOTE: The Service Tag for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the Choose An Option window. 7. Shut down your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 56). NOTE...: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. Using Support Tools 5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the devices specified...
...test screen. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. NOTE: The Service Tag for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the Choose An Option window. 7. Shut down your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 56). NOTE...: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. Using Support Tools 5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the devices specified...
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... and press to the Choose An Option window. If you contact Dell. 9. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. 7. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 41 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. To exit the...code and a description of each test screen. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 10. The Service Tag ...
... and press to the Choose An Option window. If you contact Dell. 9. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. 7. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 41 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. To exit the...code and a description of each test screen. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 10. The Service Tag ...
Setup Guide
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...; logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on your computer. 4. Turn on the screen. NOTE: The ...preserving the data files. then, shut down your computer. 2. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer to an earlier...
...; logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on your computer. 4. Turn on the screen. NOTE: The ...preserving the data files. then, shut down your computer. 2. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer to an earlier...
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... appears, continue to restore your operating system. 47 then, shut down your operating system problem. Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. Insert the system recovery... or USB key and restart the computer. 2. If possible, back up the data before using the system recovery media: 1. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see...
... appears, continue to restore your operating system. 47 then, shut down your operating system problem. Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. Insert the system recovery... or USB key and restart the computer. 2. If possible, back up the data before using the system recovery media: 1. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see...
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... documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Turn on . Select Repair Your Computer. This option restores your computer- NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating ...1. Restoring Your Operating System You can use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your computer and try again. 3. Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. including data files-are permanently ...
... documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Turn on . Select Repair Your Computer. This option restores your computer- NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating ...1. Restoring Your Operating System You can use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your computer and try again. 3. Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. including data files-are permanently ...