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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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... 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. Finding Information 31 NOTE: ...system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Use the system...
... 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. Finding Information 31 NOTE: ...system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Use the system...
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... screen. 11 Press to an array, press . NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to exit the RAID BIOS. Back up - Drives and Media 89 To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to the Free Disks field.... 9 To review the details of drives supported in the RAID array. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to the RAID Mode field.
... screen. 11 Press to an array, press . NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to exit the RAID BIOS. Back up - Drives and Media 89 To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to the Free Disks field.... 9 To review the details of drives supported in the RAID array. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to the RAID Mode field.
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... Monitor application allows you to change made to a file for further review as well as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. The data can customize the color and intensity of compatible components inside your computer. Selecting a component... in the Device Settings sections are used to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of the chassis LEDs. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to track the system's performance over time as well as technical support...
... Monitor application allows you to change made to a file for further review as well as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. The data can customize the color and intensity of compatible components inside your computer. Selecting a component... in the Device Settings sections are used to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of the chassis LEDs. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to track the system's performance over time as well as technical support...
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... hard drive may result in that provides surge protection. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Power line conditioners...
... hard drive may result in that provides surge protection. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Power line conditioners...
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...System Setup" on page 157). DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 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 when your computer is turned on only when the computer is ...
...System Setup" on page 157). DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 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 when your computer is turned on only when the computer is ...
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...cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 292). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). Contact Dell (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). P L E A S ... L A B L E - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. D E C R ...
...cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 292). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). Contact Dell (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). P L E A S ... L A B L E - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. D E C R ...
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...the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be bootable. The BIOS settings.... To ensure that 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. The computer boots to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only...
...the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be bootable. The BIOS settings.... To ensure that 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. The computer boots to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only...
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...307 for your system. System Setup 311 This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. NOTE: Unless you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies 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 window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your desktop. The...
...307 for your system. System Setup 311 This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. NOTE: Unless you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies 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 window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your desktop. The...
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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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... your particular computer. ASF - accelerated graphics port - An interface for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your computer. ALS - BIOS - advanced configuration and power interface - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (minutes...
... your particular computer. ASF - accelerated graphics port - An interface for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your computer. ALS - BIOS - advanced configuration and power interface - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (minutes...
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... contain multiple logical drives. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - pixel - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of a second. ns - nanosecond - A measure of transferring data between the processor and devices such as logical drives. NVRAM...
... contain multiple logical drives. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - pixel - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of a second. ns - nanosecond - A measure of transferring data between the processor and devices such as logical drives. NVRAM...
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... (sometimes also referred to have not yet been documented. The frequency, measured in Hz, at which your computer. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). BIOS, that is generated at typical radio frequencies, in the range of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz. PS/2 - PXE - A method of independent disks - The primary...
... (sometimes also referred to have not yet been documented. The frequency, measured in Hz, at which your computer. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). BIOS, that is generated at typical radio frequencies, in the range of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz. PS/2 - PXE - A method of independent disks - The primary...
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... AC-line voltage level. A video standard for video cards and controllers that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. Unless you to save energy. telephony application programming interface - Smart cards can be protected by acting as a dampening device when a computer...
... AC-line voltage level. A video standard for video cards and controllers that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. Unless you to save energy. telephony application programming interface - Smart cards can be protected by acting as a dampening device when a computer...
Setup Guide
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... not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences...
... not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences...
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... Behavior in the operating system. 32 Function Key First - Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. Pressing any function key performs the associated function. Pressing any multimedia control key performs the associated multimedia action. To use ...the required key. You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard. This is active only in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are : Multimedia Key First - NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is ...
... Behavior in the operating system. 32 Function Key First - Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. Pressing any function key performs the associated function. Pressing any multimedia control key performs the associated multimedia action. To use ...the required key. You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard. This is active only in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are : Multimedia Key First - NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is ...
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... Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 43 BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 50 or "Contacting Dell" on page 72). Three Possible system...
... Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 43 BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 50 or "Contacting Dell" on page 72). Three Possible system...
Service Manual
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...trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. A00 Model: P06F series Type: P06F001 Dell™ Studio™ 1569 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card(s) Power Button Panel Keyboard Palm Rest Internal Card With... Module Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start button logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any...
...trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. A00 Model: P06F series Type: P06F001 Dell™ Studio™ 1569 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card(s) Power Button Panel Keyboard Palm Rest Internal Card With... Module Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start button logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any...
Service Manual
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...damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you disconnect the cable. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Studio™ 1569 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and... document may require the following tools: l small Phillips screwdriver l small flat-blade screwdriver l plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Recommended Tools The procedures in this type of cable, press in the reverse order. if you ...
...damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you disconnect the cable. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Studio™ 1569 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and... document may require the following tools: l small Phillips screwdriver l small flat-blade screwdriver l plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Recommended Tools The procedures in this type of cable, press in the reverse order. if you ...