E-Family Re-Image Guide
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...the Operating System. IRRT allows data backup and restoration. This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell • Notes: o RAID support requires second hard disk drive. - This mode supports AHCI mode features as well as disk mirroring (RAID-1). This mode requires an... additional storage driver provided by Dell • IRRT / RAID On = SATA is configured to the system. This mode supports ...
...the Operating System. IRRT allows data backup and restoration. This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell • Notes: o RAID support requires second hard disk drive. - This mode supports AHCI mode features as well as disk mirroring (RAID-1). This mode requires an... additional storage driver provided by Dell • IRRT / RAID On = SATA is configured to the system. This mode supports ...
Replacing the System Board
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...obtained from the label inside of the chassis: NOTE: If the original configuration-mode label is missing, damaged, or otherwise illegible, contact Dell to select the appropriate configuration for contact information). 3 Replace the bottom access panel. Once you have selected a configuration, you use ... your computer may not operate as this is complete, the computer shuts down. 8 Reconnect the network cable and the mass storage devices like hard drives or USB flash keys. 9 Restart the computer. Once the initialization is the correct configuration-mode number, select Y at the prompt. You ...
...obtained from the label inside of the chassis: NOTE: If the original configuration-mode label is missing, damaged, or otherwise illegible, contact Dell to select the appropriate configuration for contact information). 3 Replace the bottom access panel. Once you have selected a configuration, you use ... your computer may not operate as this is complete, the computer shuts down. 8 Reconnect the network cable and the mass storage devices like hard drives or USB flash keys. 9 Restart the computer. Once the initialization is the correct configuration-mode number, select Y at the prompt. You ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Processor type L2 cache Front-side bus frequency Storage Hard drive Second hard drive Intel® Core™2 Duo processor 6 MB 1067 MHz SATA in media bay (optional) System Information Chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor...
... Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Processor type L2 cache Front-side bus frequency Storage Hard drive Second hard drive Intel® Core™2 Duo processor 6 MB 1067 MHz SATA in media bay (optional) System Information Chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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Environmental (continued) Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (Measured with hard drive in operating status and a 2 ms half-sine pulse for storage): Operating 143 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) 32 Specifications Also measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2 ms halfsine pulse for operating.
Environmental (continued) Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (Measured with hard drive in operating status and a 2 ms half-sine pulse for storage): Operating 143 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) 32 Specifications Also measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2 ms halfsine pulse for operating.
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... R - A memory module may be loose. D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I V E - The computer cannot identify the drive type. Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 42). 36 Troubleshooting Install a hard drive in the computer. The file that you are trying to copy... 42). H A R D - Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the disk, or the disk is unable to commands from a CD...
... R - A memory module may be loose. D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I V E - The computer cannot identify the drive type. Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 42). 36 Troubleshooting Install a hard drive in the computer. The file that you are trying to copy... 42). H A R D - Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the disk, or the disk is unable to commands from a CD...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... a floppy disk or CD. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - The hard drive does not respond to occur after a memory module is most likely...
... a floppy disk or CD. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - The hard drive does not respond to occur after a memory module is most likely...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... be faulty or improperly seated. A memory module may be played (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the file, so the file cannot be faulty or improperly seated. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. If the hard drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. 38...
... be faulty or improperly seated. A memory module may be played (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the file, so the file cannot be faulty or improperly seated. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. If the hard drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. 38...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... the system board may be corrupted. OP E R A T I R E D . Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on page 42). The optional ROM has failed. A R E Q U I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - ... to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for instructions (click Start→ Help and Support). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - The operating system may have too many programs open is missing an essential file. N O T ...
... the system board may be corrupted. OP E R A T I R E D . Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on page 42). The optional ROM has failed. A R E Q U I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - ... to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for instructions (click Start→ Help and Support). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - The operating system may have too many programs open is missing an essential file. N O T ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... the system board may be malfunctioning. TI M E - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). TI M E- System configuration settings are corrupted. OF -D A Y CLOCK STOPPED - O F - D A Y N O T S E T - The keyboard controller...
... the system board may be malfunctioning. TI M E - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). TI M E- System configuration settings are corrupted. OF -D A Y CLOCK STOPPED - O F - D A Y N O T S E T - The keyboard controller...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... low. HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - Possible hard drive failure during hard drive POST. Use external power source for assistance). Troubleshooting 41 CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR - Possible hard drive failure during harddrive start routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65 for assistance). KEYBOARD FAILURE - No bootable partition on hard drive, or the hard drive cable is loose...
... low. HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - Possible hard drive failure during hard drive POST. Use external power source for assistance). Troubleshooting 41 CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR - Possible hard drive failure during harddrive start routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65 for assistance). KEYBOARD FAILURE - No bootable partition on hard drive, or the hard drive cable is loose...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... Ensure that the computer is active. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Troubleshooting 43 Start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen ...image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your hard drive, and follow the instructions on (or restart) your hard drive or from the start ...
... Ensure that the computer is active. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Troubleshooting 43 Start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen ...image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your hard drive, and follow the instructions on (or restart) your hard drive or from the start ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to check the hard drive...that the program is free and can be customized for your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. 48 Troubleshooting The service is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then ...
...Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to check the hard drive...that the program is free and can be customized for your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. 48 Troubleshooting The service is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...driver files to your administrator to enter the Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your hard drive as described in your computer appears. The drivers that you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. If you ...with the device. Reinstalling Software 53 For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. If ...
...driver files to your administrator to enter the Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your hard drive as described in your computer appears. The drivers that you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. If you ...with the device. Reinstalling Software 53 For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. If ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell™ Factory Image Restore (Microsoft Windows Vista® only) returns your hard drive to your computer are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for which you previously copied...
... System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell™ Factory Image Restore (Microsoft Windows Vista® only) returns your hard drive to your computer are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for which you previously copied...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... Options window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. 56 Reinstalling Software Use or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you reinstall Windows XP with less than...System Restore is unchecked. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to Windows XP. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Microsoft Windows Vista only) as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers ...
... Options window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. 56 Reinstalling Software Use or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you reinstall Windows XP with less than...System Restore is unchecked. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to Windows XP. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Microsoft Windows Vista only) as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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..., log on page 54. The restore process begins and may need to return your primary hard drive. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you installed the new device driver. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 On the Dell Factory Restore Image welcome screen, click Next. See "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore...
..., log on page 54. The restore process begins and may need to return your primary hard drive. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you installed the new device driver. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 On the Dell Factory Restore Image welcome screen, click Next. See "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...; Understanding technologies such as RAID, Internet, Bluetooth® wireless technology, e-mail, networking, and more. • Provides your hard drive and at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve ...8226; Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Service Manual The Service Manual for your computer can be found at support.dell.com. Document/Media/Label Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation This type of information may have shipped with your ...
...; Understanding technologies such as RAID, Internet, Bluetooth® wireless technology, e-mail, networking, and more. • Provides your hard drive and at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve ...8226; Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Service Manual The Service Manual for your computer can be found at support.dell.com. Document/Media/Label Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation This type of information may have shipped with your ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... updates, 49 Support Utility, 49 Dell (continued) technical support and customer service, 60 Technical Update Service, 48 Dell Diagnostics, 42 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 43 starting from your hard drive, 43 Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 Dell Technology Guide, 68 DellConnect, 60 ...diagnostics beep codes, 34 Dell, 42 power lights, 33 documentation, 67 Dell Technology Guide, 68 Service Manual, 68 drivers, 51 Drivers ...
... updates, 49 Support Utility, 49 Dell (continued) technical support and customer service, 60 Technical Update Service, 48 Dell Diagnostics, 42 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 43 starting from your hard drive, 43 Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 Dell Technology Guide, 68 DellConnect, 60 ...diagnostics beep codes, 34 Dell, 42 power lights, 33 documentation, 67 Dell Technology Guide, 68 Service Manual, 68 drivers, 51 Drivers ...