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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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.... Finding Information 31 • 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. You may need to : • Change the system...
.... Finding Information 31 • 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. You may need to : • Change the system...
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... Define a New Array window appears. The Clear disk data prompt appears. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to include in the Array Detail window and press . The Array Detail... to select a hard drive to include in the next step. Back up - NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS.
... Define a New Array window appears. The Clear disk data prompt appears. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to include in the Array Detail window and press . The Array Detail... to select a hard drive to include in the next step. Back up - NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS.
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Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of compatible components inside your computer. NVIDIA Monitor ...) These settings can be saved to view version information for that component. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. View System Information This section of the chassis LEDs. This information can manually tune these options and settings take effect...
Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of compatible components inside your computer. NVIDIA Monitor ...) These settings can be saved to view version information for that component. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. View System Information This section of the chassis LEDs. This information can manually tune these options and settings take effect...
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... battery is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. See the UPS manufacturer...
... battery is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. See the UPS manufacturer...
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You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile...
You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile...
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... page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting Contact Dell (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. K E Y B O A R D F A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - N O B O O T ...error, possible HDD failure. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 337 for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L A B L E - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE ...
... page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting Contact Dell (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. K E Y B O A R D F A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - N O B O O T ...error, possible HDD failure. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 337 for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L A B L E - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE ...
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... to be bootable. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The next time you see the Windows desktop, then shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Turn on (or...you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is bootable, check the device documentation. NOTE: To boot to the selected device. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to select the appropriate ...
... to be bootable. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The next time you see the Windows desktop, then shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Turn on (or...you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is bootable, check the device documentation. NOTE: To boot to the selected device. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to select the appropriate ...
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...the settings 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 Agreement. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may require flashing when an update is .... 1 Turn on page 307 for more information. The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this program. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. Some updates contain changes that impact only certain configurations, or provide new features that you to configure...
...the settings 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 Agreement. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may require flashing when an update is .... 1 Turn on page 307 for more information. The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this program. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. Some updates contain changes that impact only certain configurations, or provide new features that you to configure...
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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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... be used for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. AHCI - A program designed to a management console. ASF - BIOS - ACPI - Advanced Host Controller Interface - A standard to define a mechanism for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to be platform- ambient...
... be used for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. AHCI - A program designed to a management console. ASF - BIOS - ACPI - Advanced Host Controller Interface - A standard to define a mechanism for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to be platform- ambient...
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... used for PC Cards. PCI Express can contain multiple logical drives. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of time that uses optical technology to read or write data from 250 MB/sec to create an...
... used for PC Cards. PCI Express can contain multiple logical drives. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of time that uses optical technology to read or write data from 250 MB/sec to create an...
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... operating system to 100,000 MHz. Data and/or files you shut down your screen's horizontal lines are recharged (sometimes also referred to specific individuals. BIOS, that perform basic tests on the major computer components, such as the CPU (central processing unit). processor - PS/2 - R RAID -
... operating system to 100,000 MHz. Data and/or files you shut down your screen's horizontal lines are recharged (sometimes also referred to specific individuals. BIOS, that perform basic tests on the major computer components, such as the CPU (central processing unit). processor - PS/2 - R RAID -
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... understand what effect the settings have on computers equipped for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. super-video graphics array - Strike Zone™ - super-extended graphics array - surge protectors - Network connections cannot be...
... understand what effect the settings have on computers equipped for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. super-video graphics array - Strike Zone™ - super-extended graphics array - surge protectors - Network connections cannot be...
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WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. BIOS ROM checksum failure. Continue until you cannot solve your problem using the following repetitive beep codes...
WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. BIOS ROM checksum failure. Continue until you cannot solve your problem using the following repetitive beep codes...