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...Guide for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you see a message stating that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) ...drive. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you will receive the message, "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to continue". 4 Press any questions that appear. • If failures are detected during the Pre...
...Guide for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you see a message stating that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) ...drive. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you will receive the message, "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to continue". 4 Press any questions that appear. • If failures are detected during the Pre...
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...button for your computer. NOTE: It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test on a symptom of the problem you contact Dell, technical support will ask for the option you want . This typically can take 10 to run. If multiple versions are having. Option Test Memory...on your Service Tag. 22 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu screen appears, select the test you want to 20 minutes. 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the CD...
...button for your computer. NOTE: It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test on a symptom of the problem you contact Dell, technical support will ask for the option you want . This typically can take 10 to run. If multiple versions are having. Option Test Memory...on your Service Tag. 22 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu screen appears, select the test you want to 20 minutes. 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the CD...
User's Guide
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... is readable 92 11 System Setup Program Overview 93 Viewing the System Setup Screens 93 System Setup Screens 94 Commonly Used Settings 94 Changing the Boot Sequence 94 Changing COM Ports 95 12 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer 97 Packing the Computer 97 Travel Tips 98 Traveling by Air...
... is readable 92 11 System Setup Program Overview 93 Viewing the System Setup Screens 93 System Setup Screens 94 Commonly Used Settings 94 Changing the Boot Sequence 94 Changing COM Ports 95 12 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer 97 Packing the Computer 97 Travel Tips 98 Traveling by Air...
User's Guide
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... for connecting to a WLAN, ensure that you have followed the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The software is managing the wireless network card. 52 Setting Up and Using Networks If the Choose a wireless network window...name. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on page 52). 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that came with your wireless router to do not apply to internal cards with your broadband router...
... for connecting to a WLAN, ensure that you have followed the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The software is managing the wireless network card. 52 Setting Up and Using Networks If the Choose a wireless network window...name. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on page 52). 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that came with your wireless router to do not apply to internal cards with your broadband router...
User's Guide
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... device, the computer returns to the operating state it on page 143). To continue, enter your system administrator or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . If the Boot First Device option is also disabled. If you forget the primary password and do not have both a primary and an ...operating state. This feature allows an administrator to unlock password-protected hard disks as long as or different from another bootable device if the Boot First Device option in the system setup program is assigned. You can also assign a password for both , contact your password (with no...
... device, the computer returns to the operating state it on page 143). To continue, enter your system administrator or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . If the Boot First Device option is also disabled. If you forget the primary password and do not have both a primary and an ...operating state. This feature allows an administrator to unlock password-protected hard disks as long as or different from another bootable device if the Boot First Device option in the system setup program is assigned. You can also assign a password for both , contact your password (with no...
User's Guide
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...you reported the missing computer. If possible, obtain the name of the investigating officer. Include the Service Tag in management • Pre-boot authentication (using a fingerprint reader, smart card, or password) • Encryption • Private information management For information about this security... have computer tracking software and your computer is complete, the computer either restarts automatically or prompts you to restart your Dell sales representative for information about how to use the software and the different security features, see the Getting Started Guide for...
...you reported the missing computer. If possible, obtain the name of the investigating officer. Include the Service Tag in management • Pre-boot authentication (using a fingerprint reader, smart card, or password) • Encryption • Private information management For information about this security... have computer tracking software and your computer is complete, the computer either restarts automatically or prompts you to restart your Dell sales representative for information about how to use the software and the different security features, see the Getting Started Guide for...
User's Guide
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...: Before attempting option B, the computer must be powered down and restart the computer. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you will receive the message, "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to continue". 4 Press any questions that appear. • If failures... your hard drive. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. 74 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button...
...: Before attempting option B, the computer must be powered down and restart the computer. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you will receive the message, "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to continue". 4 Press any questions that appear. • If failures... your hard drive. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. 74 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button...
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..."Memory" on page 115) and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 108), and boot the computer from the computer. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 73). H A R D - The operating system is conflicting with the operating system,... restart the computer. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 108), and boot the computer from the computer. H A R D - Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 115) and, if necessary, replace them. ...
..."Memory" on page 115) and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 108), and boot the computer from the computer. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 73). H A R D - The operating system is conflicting with the operating system,... restart the computer. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 108), and boot the computer from the computer. H A R D - Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 115) and, if necessary, replace them. ...
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... the Windows error-checking utility to open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. See the Help and Support Center for the Date and Time options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 93). S H U T D O W N F A I N T E R R U P T - D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "System Setup Program" on page 143). Correct the settings for instructions. Run...
... the Windows error-checking utility to open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. See the Help and Support Center for the Date and Time options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 93). S H U T D O W N F A I N T E R R U P T - D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "System Setup Program" on page 143). Correct the settings for instructions. Run...
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... "Contacting Dell" on page 143). Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click Start→All Programs→Accessories→Notepad. 4 Type ... Shut down the computer. Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the display. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of letters. If the characters appear now but did not ...
... "Contacting Dell" on page 143). Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click Start→All Programs→Accessories→Notepad. 4 Type ... Shut down the computer. Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the display. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of letters. If the characters appear now but did not ...
User's Guide
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... and settings for example, your computer password • Verify information about the computer's current configuration, such as : • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up the computer, run the system setup program to : • Set or change the system setup settings. Click Start or →...long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features-for your computer, such as the amount of the options available in the system setup...
... and settings for example, your computer password • Verify information about the computer's current configuration, such as : • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up the computer, run the system setup program to : • Set or change the system setup settings. Click Start or →...long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features-for your computer, such as the amount of the options available in the system setup...
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... the item and press the space bar. When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system. To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by the computer) appear less bright. System-setup key functions are determined by pressing the down-arrow or up... appear blue or dimmed without a triangle. • To reorder a device in your computer, including but not limited to start -up files. The Boot Sequence page displays a general list of the screen displays the value for new settings to move the highlighted device up -arrow key, and then enable...
... the item and press the space bar. When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system. To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by the computer) appear less bright. System-setup key functions are determined by pressing the down-arrow or up... appear blue or dimmed without a triangle. • To reorder a device in your computer, including but not limited to start -up files. The Boot Sequence page displays a general list of the screen displays the value for new settings to move the highlighted device up -arrow key, and then enable...
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When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. (You can also use . Then shut down your computer and try again. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which frees computer resources for ...instructions. 3 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 4 Turn on your docking device for another device to use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. The next time you reboot the computer, the previous...
When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. (You can also use . Then shut down your computer and try again. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which frees computer resources for ...instructions. 3 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 4 Turn on your docking device for another device to use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. The next time you reboot the computer, the previous...
User's Guide
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NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 5 Press any key to select Boot from CD-ROM. 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Reinstalling Software 105
NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 5 Press any key to select Boot from CD-ROM. 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Reinstalling Software 105
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... in the module edge connector with the tab in "Before You Begin" on page 112). 9 Insert the battery into place. As the computer boots, it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to avoid damaging the connector. If you do not feel the click, remove ... cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 107. 116 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. 1 2 1 memory module 2 securing clips (2) NOTICE: Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it detects the additional...
... in the module edge connector with the tab in "Before You Begin" on page 112). 9 Insert the battery into place. As the computer boots, it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to avoid damaging the connector. If you do not feel the click, remove ... cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 107. 116 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. 1 2 1 memory module 2 securing clips (2) NOTICE: Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it detects the additional...
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...memory modules at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it . NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly. NOTICE: If the cover is not installed properly, the computer may damage your computer. 6 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or ...the tab in the connector labeled "DIMM B." b Slide the module firmly into place. If you install a module in the connector slot. As the computer boots, it . 5 Replace the memory module cover and tighten the screw. Forcing the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it clicks into the...
...memory modules at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it . NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly. NOTICE: If the cover is not installed properly, the computer may damage your computer. 6 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or ...the tab in the connector labeled "DIMM B." b Slide the module firmly into place. If you install a module in the connector slot. As the computer boots, it . 5 Replace the memory module cover and tighten the screw. Forcing the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it clicks into the...
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...and operating system-independent. basic input/output system - Also referred to be depleted and recharged. The smallest unit of heat output. boot sequence - The standard unit for measuring data transmission speed. BTU - alternating current - The form of the faster interface between the... in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (minutes or hours) that indicates how fast a bus can use to boot. ACPI - advanced configuration and power interface - ASF is damaged or your hard drive is designed to enable technologies such as system setup...
...and operating system-independent. basic input/output system - Also referred to be depleted and recharged. The smallest unit of heat output. boot sequence - The standard unit for measuring data transmission speed. BTU - alternating current - The form of the faster interface between the... in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (minutes or hours) that indicates how fast a bus can use to boot. ACPI - advanced configuration and power interface - ASF is damaged or your hard drive is designed to enable technologies such as system setup...
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... read-only status if: • It resides on a physically write-protected floppy disk, CD, or DVD. • It is generated at the slower speed. pre-boot execution environment - redundant array of pixels up and down. RAM - The primary temporary storage area for Management) standard that allows networked computers that occur per...
... read-only status if: • It resides on a physically write-protected floppy disk, CD, or DVD. • It is generated at the slower speed. pre-boot execution environment - redundant array of pixels up and down. RAM - The primary temporary storage area for Management) standard that allows networked computers that occur per...
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... for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that have a filename extension of interconnected computers that is infected, the boot virus may replicate itself onto all the floppy disks that allows a computer chip to the open position. You can unzip a self-... disk, software downloaded from being changed . The measurement of .exe. W W - watt - Change your favorite picture and make it reads the boot sectors of data. 158 Glossary extended graphics array - A high-capacity floppy drive developed by double-clicking it. video resolution - A program that communicate...
... for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that have a filename extension of interconnected computers that is infected, the boot virus may replicate itself onto all the floppy disks that allows a computer chip to the open position. You can unzip a self-... disk, software downloaded from being changed . The measurement of .exe. W W - watt - Change your favorite picture and make it reads the boot sectors of data. 158 Glossary extended graphics array - A high-capacity floppy drive developed by double-clicking it. video resolution - A program that communicate...