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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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...system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support ... options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such ...
...system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support ... options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such ...
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... to the previous screen. 11 Press to the Array Disks field. NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to enter the RAID...
... to the previous screen. 11 Press to the Array Disks field. NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to enter the RAID...
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..., and chassis components. Changes to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of compatible components inside your computer. This information can be saved to profiles...
..., and chassis components. Changes to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of compatible components inside your computer. This information can be saved to profiles...
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... AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is supplied as a printer, to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. The battery charges while AC power is available. Connect other devices, such...
... AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is supplied as a printer, to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. The battery charges while AC power is available. Connect other devices, such...
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Follow the instructions in your vicinity. 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). Other computers may be ... and configure the switch to scan for wireless networks in position for using the wireless switch or button. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to control Wi-Fi network connections. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer ...
Follow the instructions in your vicinity. 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). Other computers may be ... and configure the switch to scan for wireless networks in position for using the wireless switch or button. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to control Wi-Fi network connections. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer ...
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... page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. ERROR 8602 - G A T E A 2 0 F A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - NOTICE - Contact Dell (see the documentation for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in BIOS setup. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L A B L E - HARD DRIVE...
... page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. ERROR 8602 - G A T E A 2 0 F A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - NOTICE - Contact Dell (see the documentation for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in BIOS setup. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L A B L E - HARD DRIVE...
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...) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. If...
...) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. If...
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... All Programs. 2 Click Accessories→ System Tools → System Information. 3 Locate the BIOS Version/Date item in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. The file downloads to 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...
... All Programs. 2 Click Accessories→ System Tools → System Information. 3 Locate the BIOS Version/Date item in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. The file downloads to 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...
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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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... may not describe features included with your particular computer. A AC - Advanced Host Controller Interface - ASF is able to enable technologies such as system setup. 339 BIOS - The form of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be platform- AGP - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to...
... may not describe features included with your particular computer. A AC - Advanced Host Controller Interface - ASF is able to enable technologies such as system setup. 339 BIOS - The form of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be platform- AGP - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to...
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... and Play compliant. NVRAM - PCI - If the PCI Express chip set . Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to automatically configure devices. power-on self-test - PC Card - PCI Express - PCMCIA - Plug...
... and Play compliant. NVRAM - PCI - If the PCI Express chip set . Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to automatically configure devices. power-on self-test - PC Card - PCI Express - PCMCIA - Plug...
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... of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. A method of independent disks - Some common implementations of connector for program instructions and data. BIOS, that perform basic tests on the major computer components, such as infrared and light. If no problems are more likely to as the CPU (central...
... of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. A method of independent disks - Some common implementations of connector for program instructions and data. BIOS, that perform basic tests on the major computer components, such as infrared and light. If no problems are more likely to as the CPU (central...
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... chip. The main circuit board in the computer. system setup - A utility that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. Unless you to save energy. smart card - A power management mode that serves as those that a program displays...
... chip. The main circuit board in the computer. system setup - A utility that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. Unless you to save energy. smart card - A power management mode that serves as those that a program displays...
Setup Guide
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements,... Windows setup screens will need to complete. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® ... setup process. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support...
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements,... Windows setup screens will need to complete. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® ... setup process. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support...
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... select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. Windows Mobility Center 1. Function Key First - Press the < > keys to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. Press any multimedia key to perform the associated action. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 32 To use...key, press + the required multimedia key. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup...
... select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. Windows Mobility Center 1. Function Key First - Press the < > keys to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. Press any multimedia key to perform the associated action. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 32 To use...key, press + the required multimedia key. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup...
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...series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Solving Problems Beep code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - Three Possible system board failure - NOTE...: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module...
...series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Solving Problems Beep code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - Three Possible system board failure - NOTE...: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module...
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Ensure that the device that is known to be working properly. 2. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to an electrical outlet that you want to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. This may not ship with your computer, perform the checks...
Ensure that the device that is known to be working properly. 2. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to an electrical outlet that you want to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. This may not ship with your computer, perform the checks...