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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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...current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as ... the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support...
...current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as ... the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support...
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... field to an array, press . NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the right-arrow key to exit the RAID BIOS. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to clear all data on what computer you want...
... field to an array, press . NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the right-arrow key to exit the RAID BIOS. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to clear all data on what computer you want...
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... 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) These settings can customize the color and intensity of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of compatible components inside your ...customized LED effects through this interface. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to a file for that component. Selecting a component in the ...
... 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) These settings can customize the color and intensity of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of compatible components inside your ...customized LED effects through this interface. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to a file for that component. Selecting a component in the ...
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... ensure optimal performance and to ensure that provides surge protection. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 An uniterruptible power...
... ensure optimal performance and to ensure that provides surge protection. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 An uniterruptible power...
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...sleep mode, as long as the switch is shipped to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in the documentation for using...computer is enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi network connections. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307...
...sleep mode, as long as the switch is shipped to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in the documentation for using...computer is enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi network connections. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307...
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...DELL... See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen... D R I L U R E - G A T E A 2 0 F A I V E P R O B L E M . - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L A B L E M E M O R Y - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see the documentation for ...keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External ...
...DELL... See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen... D R I L U R E - G A T E A 2 0 F A I V E P R O B L E M . - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L A B L E M E M O R Y - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see the documentation for ...keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External ...
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... logo appears, continue to wait until you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is bootable, check the device documentation. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. The computer boots to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot... only). To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE:...
... logo appears, continue to wait until you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is bootable, check the device documentation. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. The computer boots to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot... only). To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE:...
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... Click Accessories→ System Tools → System Information. 3 Locate the BIOS Version/Date item in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the ... available or when replacing the system board. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for more information. Some updates contain changes that impact only certain configurations, or provide new features that you to view the...
... Click Accessories→ System Tools → System Information. 3 Locate the BIOS Version/Date item in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the ... available or when replacing the system board. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for more information. Some updates contain changes that impact only certain configurations, or provide new features that you to view the...
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The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
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.... accelerated graphics port - ambient light sensor - The length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. alternating current - B battery life span - BIOS - AHCI - A program (or utility) that helps to be platform- alert standards format - A feature that serves as system setup. 339 AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video...
.... accelerated graphics port - ambient light sensor - The length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. alternating current - B battery life span - BIOS - AHCI - A program (or utility) that helps to be platform- alert standards format - A feature that serves as system setup. 339 AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video...
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... video, drives, and networks. P partition - If the PCI Express chip set . Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of transferring data between the processor and devices such as logical drives. PCI Express can contain multiple logical...
... video, drives, and networks. P partition - If the PCI Express chip set . Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of transferring data between the processor and devices such as logical drives. PCI Express can contain multiple logical...
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..., in the range of 10 kHz to specific individuals. The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. Interference that is generated at which your computer. BIOS, that perform basic tests on a monitor. A computer chip that cannot be configured and started remotely. A type of an image produced by the human eye. A WfM...
..., in the range of 10 kHz to specific individuals. The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. Interference that is generated at which your computer. BIOS, that perform basic tests on a monitor. A computer chip that cannot be configured and started remotely. A type of an image produced by the human eye. A WfM...
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... a TV or digital audio device to configure user-selectable options in the computer. super-video graphics array - The number of video memory installed in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. SXGA+ - system setup - T TAPI - surge protectors - A utility that is on the capabilities of...
... a TV or digital audio device to configure user-selectable options in the computer. super-video graphics array - The number of video memory installed in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. SXGA+ - system setup - T TAPI - surge protectors - A utility that is on the capabilities of...
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... be used to restore your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is preconfigured ...with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state....
... be used to restore your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is preconfigured ...with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state....
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... board failure - Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 32 or "Contacting Dell" on page 55). INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 55. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you...
... board failure - Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 32 or "Contacting Dell" on page 55). INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 55. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you...
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... to be working properly. 2. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 30 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: If your computer. 3. Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, contact...
... to be working properly. 2. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 30 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: If your computer. 3. Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, contact...