Quick Reference Guide
Page 37
... from the menu that you want to run . Option Express Test Extended Test Function Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on page 37), select the test that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start -up, ... Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears (see the Windows desktop. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1 Insert the ...
... from the menu that you want to run . Option Express Test Extended Test Function Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on page 37), select the test that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start -up, ... Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears (see the Windows desktop. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1 Insert the ...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 42
...it, click the checkmark to remove it to a telephone, then listen for a dial tone. • If you have subscribed to an Internet provider. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click the COM port for...or line splitter, bypass them and use the telephone to connect the modem directly to verify that the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in length, try a shorter one. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 ...
...it, click the checkmark to remove it to a telephone, then listen for a dial tone. • If you have subscribed to an Internet provider. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click the COM port for...or line splitter, bypass them and use the telephone to connect the modem directly to verify that the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in length, try a shorter one. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 ...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 46
... A program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the program. • ...SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to get a response by ...
... A program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the program. • ...SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to get a response by ...
User's Guide
Page 56
... to continue. 7 On the Select Volume Location screen, click the first hard drive you want to delete in the Selected window, and then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 9 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make changes.... 10 Follow Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the volume. 1 Click the Start button and point to Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage ...
... to continue. 7 On the Select Volume Location screen, click the first hard drive you want to delete in the Selected window, and then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 9 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make changes.... 10 Follow Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the volume. 1 Click the Start button and point to Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage ...
User's Guide
Page 62
... size and press . 8 Select the desired capacity for the volume, and press . The default value is the maximum available size. 9 Press to create the volume. 10 Press to confirm that you want to use to make up - If you do not know the average file size, choose 128 KB as your... closest to the size of the average file that you want to keep before continuing. 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista" on page 149.) Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration NOTICE: You will lose any data on your hard drives when you create a RAID configuration using...
... size and press . 8 Select the desired capacity for the volume, and press . The default value is the maximum available size. 9 Press to create the volume. 10 Press to confirm that you want to use to make up - If you do not know the average file size, choose 128 KB as your... closest to the size of the average file that you want to keep before continuing. 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista" on page 149.) Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration NOTICE: You will lose any data on your hard drives when you create a RAID configuration using...
User's Guide
Page 63
... correct volume configuration is the maximum available size. 8 Press to create the volume. 9 Press to confirm that you want to create the RAID volume. 10 Confirm that you want to use to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 11 Use the up- and down... desired capacity for the volume, and press . and down -arrow keys to select Exit, and press . 12 Install the operating system (see "Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista" on page 149.) Creating a RAID Level 5 Configuration NOTICE: You will lose any data on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 11...
... correct volume configuration is the maximum available size. 8 Press to create the volume. 9 Press to confirm that you want to create the RAID volume. 10 Confirm that you want to use to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 11 Use the up- and down... desired capacity for the volume, and press . and down -arrow keys to select Exit, and press . 12 Install the operating system (see "Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista" on page 149.) Creating a RAID Level 5 Configuration NOTICE: You will lose any data on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 11...
User's Guide
Page 102
... electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground the system board. 9 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 153). 10 Locate the 2-pin password jumper on the system board and attach the jumper plug to its pins to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 6 After... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 151). 7 Turn off the monitor and disconnect...
... electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground the system board. 9 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 153). 10 Locate the 2-pin password jumper on the system board and attach the jumper plug to its pins to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 6 After... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 151). 7 Turn off the monitor and disconnect...
User's Guide
Page 110
...remove it and connect to an Internet provider. RUN THE MODEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL - Ensure that the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in the Product Information Guide. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems... splitter, bypass them and use the telephone to connect the modem directly to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is communicating with Windows. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to the telephone wall jack....
...remove it and connect to an Internet provider. RUN THE MODEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL - Ensure that the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in the Product Information Guide. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems... splitter, bypass them and use the telephone to connect the modem directly to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is communicating with Windows. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to the telephone wall jack....
User's Guide
Page 113
... to perform an operating system shutdown. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops ...responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key ...
... to perform an operating system shutdown. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops ...responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key ...
User's Guide
Page 114
... AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with... keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for minimum memory requirements. If you begin any open files and exit any of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on page 190). 114 Troubleshooting
... AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with... keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for minimum memory requirements. If you begin any open files and exit any of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on page 190). 114 Troubleshooting
User's Guide
Page 121
10 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on . To help you begin any of the power button help to identify the problem. The lights can be "off , ensure that the computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on... also indicate sleep states. If the problem is connected to turn on, ensure that of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Windows Hibernation mode. If the power light is off " or green.
10 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on . To help you begin any of the power button help to identify the problem. The lights can be "off , ensure that the computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on... also indicate sleep states. If the problem is connected to turn on, ensure that of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Windows Hibernation mode. If the power light is off " or green.
User's Guide
Page 146
...you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTICE: If you purchased the computer. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to reboot the computer. 146 Reinstalling Software Any programs or files added since you do...and Maintenance→ System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. The restore process takes approximately 6 to 10 minutes to complete. 4 When prompted, click Finish to restore your operating system problem.
...you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTICE: If you purchased the computer. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to reboot the computer. 146 Reinstalling Software Any programs or files added since you do...and Maintenance→ System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. The restore process takes approximately 6 to 10 minutes to complete. 4 When prompted, click Finish to restore your operating system problem.