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... press before the F2 prompt, this keystroke will be lost. Then, shut down your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Press the up-arrow and down -arrow keys. System Info BIOS Info System Service Tag Asset Tag Processor Type CPU speed Processor L1... changes can view information about your computer and make changes to your current settings. Back to Contents Page System Setup Utility Dell™ Inspiron™ 410 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use the system setup utility to: l Change the...
... press before the F2 prompt, this keystroke will be lost. Then, shut down your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Press the up-arrow and down -arrow keys. System Info BIOS Info System Service Tag Asset Tag Processor Type CPU speed Processor L1... changes can view information about your computer and make changes to your current settings. Back to Contents Page System Setup Utility Dell™ Inspiron™ 410 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use the system setup utility to: l Change the...
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... the System Setup Utility). 2. To ensure your device is not covered by your computer. Remove the top bracket (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Damage due to clear the CMOS setting. Follow the procedures in the lower-right corner of the device. Insert the memory device into ...the Drivers and Utilities media. CAUTION: Clearing the CMOS settings will also clear the passwords. 1. The computer attempts to run the Dell Diagnostics on your computer and try again. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by...
... the System Setup Utility). 2. To ensure your device is not covered by your computer. Remove the top bracket (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Damage due to clear the CMOS setting. Follow the procedures in the lower-right corner of the device. Insert the memory device into ...the Drivers and Utilities media. CAUTION: Clearing the CMOS settings will also clear the passwords. 1. The computer attempts to run the Dell Diagnostics on your computer and try again. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by...
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... to download the latest BIOS file. Click BIOS. 6. Click Download Now to Contents Page A list of the menu. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. d. Click Save to save the file on the top right of results appear on the screen. Click Close... if the Download Complete window appears. NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to start over again, click Start Over on your desktop. The file downloads to your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9. The file icon appears on your...
... to download the latest BIOS file. Click BIOS. 6. Click Download Now to Contents Page A list of the menu. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. d. Click Save to save the file on the top right of results appear on the screen. Click Close... if the Download Complete window appears. NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to start over again, click Start Over on your desktop. The file downloads to your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9. The file icon appears on your...
Setup Guide
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... Up the Operating System 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Software Features 25 Dell Dock 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33... Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Operating System Reinstallation 50 3
... Up the Operating System 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Software Features 25 Dell Dock 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33... Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Operating System Reinstallation 50 3
Setup Guide
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Restricting airflow around your Inspiron™ 300/400. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop This section provides information about setting up your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. You should never place your computer. Before...
Restricting airflow around your Inspiron™ 300/400. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop This section provides information about setting up your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. You should never place your computer. Before...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Display Inspiron 300: Connect the display using the HDMI connector. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer and display. For better performance it is recommended that you connect the display using the integrated VGA connector. Inspiron 400: Connect the display using the integrated... following table to -DVI adapter and additional HDMI cables on your computer and display. You can purchase the HDMI-to identify the connectors on the Dell website at www...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Display Inspiron 300: Connect the display using the HDMI connector. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer and display. For better performance it is recommended that you connect the display using the integrated VGA connector. Inspiron 400: Connect the display using the integrated... following table to -DVI adapter and additional HDMI cables on your computer and display. You can purchase the HDMI-to identify the connectors on the Dell website at www...
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Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable) Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Cable Display 7
Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable) Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Cable Display 7
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of the computer. 8
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of the computer. 8
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... to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of the network cable to the network port or the broadband device. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop A network connection is not required to complete your computer. The network connector has two indicators, the network activity and the link integrity light. 11 NOTE...
... to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of the network cable to the network port or the broadband device. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop A network connection is not required to complete your computer. The network connector has two indicators, the network activity and the link integrity light. 11 NOTE...
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...to reinstall the operating system. Set Up Ubuntu To set up Ubuntu® for the first time, follow the instructions on the Dell Support website at the time of your computer available on the screen. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. See the ... Start Guide that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers ...
...to reinstall the operating system. Set Up Ubuntu To set up Ubuntu® for the first time, follow the instructions on the Dell Support website at the time of your computer available on the screen. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. See the ... Start Guide that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers ...
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...in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 16. 14 To complete setting up your original order, you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional ...external USB modem and to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect ...
...in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 16. 14 To complete setting up your original order, you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional ...external USB modem and to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect ...
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To set up your connection to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Windows Vista® 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to your wireless router. Follow the instructions on the screen ...
To set up your connection to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Windows Vista® 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to your wireless router. Follow the instructions on the screen ...
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... want to select one . The New Connection Wizard appears. 5. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Next. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. To setup your ISP information ready. Under Network and Internet Connections, select Setup...
... want to select one . The New Connection Wizard appears. 5. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Next. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. To setup your ISP information ready. Under Network and Internet Connections, select Setup...
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Select the appropriate option under How do you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows classic view. 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. The Connect to the Internet window appears. ... network→ Connect to the Internet. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. Windows 7 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information...
Select the appropriate option under How do you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows classic view. 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. The Connect to the Internet window appears. ... network→ Connect to the Internet. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. Windows 7 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information...
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Front View Features 1 2 54 3 18 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Desktop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron™ desktop.
Front View Features 1 2 54 3 18 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Desktop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron™ desktop.
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... digital memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Mini Secure Digital memory card • Micro SD/SDHC memory card 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 Optical drive (optional) - Opens the optical drive disc tray when pressed. 3 4-in-1 Memory card reader - Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs...
... digital memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Mini Secure Digital memory card • Micro SD/SDHC memory card 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 Optical drive (optional) - Opens the optical drive disc tray when pressed. 3 4-in-1 Memory card reader - Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs...
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NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on or off , in the center of this button indicates the power state: • Off - The computer is either turned off when pressed. The computer is in sleep state or there is not receiving power. • Solid white - Indicates a problem with the system board. • Blinking amber - The light in hibernate mode, or is a problem with the system board or the power supply. The computer is on. • Solid amber - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 Power button and light - Turns the power on page 33. 21
NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on or off , in the center of this button indicates the power state: • Off - The computer is either turned off when pressed. The computer is in sleep state or there is not receiving power. • Solid white - Indicates a problem with the system board. • Blinking amber - The light in hibernate mode, or is a problem with the system board or the power supply. The computer is on. • Solid amber - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 Power button and light - Turns the power on page 33. 21