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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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...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 • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. Finding Information 31 NOTE: Although your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • ...
...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 • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. Finding Information 31 NOTE: Although your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • ...
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.... 11 Press to include in the next step. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up , use the arrow.... 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to the Array Disks field. NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to enter the RAID BIOS. Drives and Media 89
.... 11 Press to include in the next step. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up , use the arrow.... 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to the Array Disks field. NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to enter the RAID BIOS. Drives and Media 89
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... This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to change made to be saved to profiles to system configuration. 130 ...
... This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to change made to be saved to profiles to system configuration. 130 ...
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... from the typical uninterruptible power supply in the battery bay. 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. One battery is interrupted. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power...
... from the typical uninterruptible power supply in the battery bay. 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. One battery is interrupted. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power...
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...seconds (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "System Setup" on page 157). The... wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for ...
...seconds (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "System Setup" on page 157). The... wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for ...
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... "Keyboard Problems for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in BIOS setup. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. System Messages for External Keyboards" on page 292. G A T E A 2 0 F A I N T E R R U P T - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292). Enter the ...
... "Keyboard Problems for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in BIOS setup. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. System Messages for External Keyboards" on page 292. G A T E A 2 0 F A I N T E R R U P T - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292). Enter the ...
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... to boot and press . The computer boots to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to be bootable. To...on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware...
... to boot and press . The computer boots to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to be bootable. To...on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware...
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...an update is recommended that may/may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes..., I Accept this program to your desktop. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. The file ...
...an update is recommended that may/may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes..., I Accept this program to your desktop. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. The file ...
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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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... light sensor - A feature that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to the computer. battery operating time - BIOS - ALS - A AC - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your computer. ACPI...
... light sensor - A feature that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to the computer. battery operating time - BIOS - ALS - A AC - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your computer. ACPI...
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... for PC Cards. programmed input/output - power-on a display screen. ns - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to 4 GB/sec. If the PCI Express chip set . Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by...
... for PC Cards. programmed input/output - power-on a display screen. ns - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to 4 GB/sec. If the PCI Express chip set . Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by...
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BIOS, that perform basic tests on a network in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to specific individuals. processor - personal system/2 - R RAID - random-access ...
BIOS, that perform basic tests on a network in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to specific individuals. processor - personal system/2 - R RAID - random-access ...
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.... super-video graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. super-extended graphics array plus - A utility that may occur during electrical storms. SVGA...
.... super-video graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. super-extended graphics array plus - A utility that may occur during electrical storms. SVGA...
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No timer tick interrupt - A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Disconnect the USB device. Your USB device needs more power for assistance). NOTICE - Hardware Troubleshooter If a ...may not indicate a potential solid-state drive problem - S.M.A.R.T error, possible solid-state disk drive failure. USB over current error - Dell recommends that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual on page 41 for it to function properly. To start ...
No timer tick interrupt - A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Disconnect the USB device. Your USB device needs more power for assistance). NOTICE - Hardware Troubleshooter If a ...may not indicate a potential solid-state drive problem - S.M.A.R.T error, possible solid-state disk drive failure. USB over current error - Dell recommends that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual on page 41 for it to function properly. To start ...