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... the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID...
... the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID...
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... for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. ...• Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support ...
... for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. ...• Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support ...
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... moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...
... moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...
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... the screen. If not, go to step 2. HINT: The drivers for that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to restart the computer. 4 When you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities... click Finish to your computer are installing the driver (for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If this is detecting hardware in your system window.
... the screen. If not, go to step 2. HINT: The drivers for that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to restart the computer. 4 When you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities... click Finish to your computer are installing the driver (for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If this is detecting hardware in your system window.
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... shutting down your computer from shutting down. • Click Shut down now to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down Your Computer When it . Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you may...
... shutting down your computer from shutting down. • Click Shut down now to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down Your Computer When it . Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you may...
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... and Ensure Security) 129 Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the installed components may be manually tuned. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for monitoring and "tweaking" the...operating characteristics. Performance - Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA Control ...
... and Ensure Security) 129 Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the installed components may be manually tuned. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for monitoring and "tweaking" the...operating characteristics. Performance - Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA Control ...
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... system's performance. Advanced users can customize the color and intensity of compatible components inside your computer. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you can manually tune these options to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as...
... system's performance. Advanced users can customize the color and intensity of compatible components inside your computer. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you can manually tune these options to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as...
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... your computer • Alarms - OR • Depending on how you can change the following methods to put your computer to best support your computer. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see...
... your computer • Alarms - OR • Depending on how you can change the following methods to put your computer to best support your computer. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see...
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... copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. OR • Depending...
... copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. OR • Depending...
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... select, click Help me choose or contact your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to...
... select, click Help me choose or contact your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to...
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...First Time When you connect a media device for a file, and not all files will play lists you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you connect it to your computer. • If Media Player has selected to sync ... selection of the following: • If Media Player has selected to copy. At this point, you have copied them to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. The content provider decides the ownership and play rights for the first time, Media Player selects the sync method that you copied from...
...First Time When you connect a media device for a file, and not all files will play lists you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you connect it to your computer. • If Media Player has selected to sync ... selection of the following: • If Media Player has selected to copy. At this point, you have copied them to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. The content provider decides the ownership and play rights for the first time, Media Player selects the sync method that you copied from...
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... computer and the information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to attacks or other security risks. If the network you select is secure if a network...
... computer and the information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to attacks or other security risks. If the network you select is secure if a network...
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... system test to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the problem. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power...
... system test to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the problem. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power...
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... cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains... on. Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer...
... cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains... on. Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer...
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...keyboard, and mouse extension cables - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • If the power light is working condition to verify that the... processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is set to match the AC power at your ...
...keyboard, and mouse extension cables - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • If the power light is working condition to verify that the... processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is set to match the AC power at your ...
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... assistance). PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer). See the documentation shipped with your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more details. D I S K R E A D F A I C A L S U P P O R T - During normal operation, the keyboard status...
... assistance). PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer). See the documentation shipped with your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more details. D I S K R E A D F A I C A L S U P P O R T - During normal operation, the keyboard status...
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... message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to the computer or docking station. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 ...REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. THE...
... message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to the computer or docking station. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 ...REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. THE...
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... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - If the drive is not listed, see your computer.... disc to eliminate the possibility that came with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). For additional safety best practices information,...
... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - If the drive is not listed, see your computer.... disc to eliminate the possibility that came with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). For additional safety best practices information,...
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...additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. Ensure that the network cable is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the link integrity light is... you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L...
...additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. Ensure that the network cable is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the link integrity light is... you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L...
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..., move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged ... mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F ...
..., move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged ... mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F ...