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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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...'s current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your BIOS settings when you remove and replace certain hardware components. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales...
...'s current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your BIOS settings when you remove and replace certain hardware components. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales...
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... 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to exit the RAID BIOS. Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies, depending on the selected drives in the RAID array and then use the right-arrow key to... number of the array that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to enter the RAID BIOS.
... 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to exit the RAID BIOS. Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies, depending on the selected drives in the RAID array and then use the right-arrow key to... number of the array that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to enter the RAID BIOS.
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... their system's performance. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as technical support scenarios. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next ...reboot. View System Information This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over ...
... their system's performance. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as technical support scenarios. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next ...reboot. View System Information This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over ...
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... To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. One battery is interrupted. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to a separate power...
... To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. One battery is interrupted. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to a separate power...
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..., slide and hold the wireless switch in position for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager 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 157...
..., slide and hold the wireless switch in position for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager 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 157...
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... board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see the documentation for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in BIOS setup. I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I N T E ... the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. G A T E A 2 0 F A I L U R E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. 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 - F L A S H P A R T W R I L U...
... board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see the documentation for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in BIOS setup. I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I N T E ... the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. G A T E A 2 0 F A I L U R E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. 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 - F L A S H P A R T W R I L U...
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When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating...your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . The BIOS settings may need to be bootable. The computer boots to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. Performing a One-Time Boot ...a device is a utility that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is bootable, check the device documentation. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to ...
When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating...your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . The BIOS settings may need to be bootable. The computer boots to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. Performing a One-Time Boot ...a device is a utility that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is bootable, check the device documentation. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to ...
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... window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to configure user-selectable options in System Summary. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program... or system password. Some updates contain changes that impact only certain configurations, or provide new features that you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to disk, and then click OK. NOTE: Unless you understand what effect the settings have on...
... window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to configure user-selectable options in System Summary. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program... or system password. Some updates contain changes that impact only certain configurations, or provide new features that you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to disk, and then click OK. NOTE: Unless you understand what effect the settings have on...
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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. 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
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... recharged. alternating current - A dedicated graphics port that serves as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. An interface for video-related tasks. BIOS - A program (or utility) that allows system memory to be platform- ACPI - ambient light sensor - antivirus software - The form of electrical power allocated to each device...
... recharged. alternating current - A dedicated graphics port that serves as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. An interface for video-related tasks. BIOS - A program (or utility) that allows system memory to be platform- ACPI - ambient light sensor - antivirus software - The form of electrical power allocated to each device...
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... International Association - programmed input/output - Pixels are capable of PC Cards. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. A type of memory...
... International Association - programmed input/output - Pixels are capable of PC Cards. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. A type of memory...
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... by the human eye. redundant array of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. Some common implementations of independent disks - refresh rate - BIOS, that do not have an operating system to be configured and started remotely. PS/2 - resolution - RFI - A type of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz. A WfM...
... by the human eye. redundant array of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. Some common implementations of independent disks - refresh rate - BIOS, that do not have an operating system to be configured and started remotely. PS/2 - resolution - RFI - A type of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz. A WfM...
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... used to 1400 x 1050. A video standard for this program. A utility that serves as those that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. Unless you to 1280 x 1024. The main circuit board in the computer. Enables Windows programs to the computer. smart card - Sony...
... used to 1400 x 1050. A video standard for this program. A utility that serves as those that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. Unless you to 1280 x 1024. The main circuit board in the computer. Enables Windows programs to the computer. smart card - Sony...
Quick Reference Guide
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...vicinity. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to you. The wireless switch on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ network locator (see "Wi-Fi Catcher™ network locator" on page 18) to rapidly turn...with Bluetooth wireless technology. NOTE: The eSATA connector is available only in your computer is enabled and configured for wireless networks in Studio 1536. VGA CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as external hard disk drives or optical drives. ESATA CONNECTOR Connect eSATA compatible storage...
...vicinity. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to you. The wireless switch on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ network locator (see "Wi-Fi Catcher™ network locator" on page 18) to rapidly turn...with Bluetooth wireless technology. NOTE: The eSATA connector is available only in your computer is enabled and configured for wireless networks in Studio 1536. VGA CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as external hard disk drives or optical drives. ESATA CONNECTOR Connect eSATA compatible storage...