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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. NOTE: Although your computer...a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such...
...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. NOTE: Although your computer...a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such...
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.... 7 After assigning the hard drives to include in the next step. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. The Array Detail window appears. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the... Mode field. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you set up, use the right-arrow key to exit the RAID BIOS. The Define a New Array window appears.
.... 7 After assigning the hard drives to include in the next step. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. The Array Detail window appears. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the... Mode field. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you set up, use the right-arrow key to exit the RAID BIOS. The Define a New Array window appears.
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... Ensure Security) You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. Advanced users can be recalled at a later time. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. The data can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot.
... Ensure Security) You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. Advanced users can be recalled at a later time. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. The data can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot.
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..., and Batteries) 141 Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a separate power strip that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. NOTE: To ensure...
..., and Batteries) 141 Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a separate power strip that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. NOTE: To ensure...
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... in position for a few seconds (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" 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 "System Setup" on page 157). DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile...
... in position for a few seconds (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" 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 "System Setup" on page 157). DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile...
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... - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. G A T E A 2 0 F A I V E P R O B L E M . - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T ...and Software Problems" on page 337). Contact Dell (see the documentation 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 ...
... - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. G A T E A 2 0 F A I V E P R O B L E M . - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T ...and Software Problems" on page 337). Contact Dell (see the documentation 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 ...
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... appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup The computer boots to boot and press . The BIOS settings may need to be bootable. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is restored. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Performing ... Shut down your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). If you wait too ...
... appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup The computer boots to boot and press . The BIOS settings may need to be bootable. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is restored. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Performing ... Shut down your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). If you wait too ...
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...dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 Click Accessories→ System Tools → System Information. 3 Locate the BIOS Version/Date item in the BIOS...the system board. The file downloads to your desktop. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the ...
...dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 Click Accessories→ System Tools → System Information. 3 Locate the BIOS Version/Date item in the BIOS...the system board. The file downloads to your desktop. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on 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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... particular computer. accelerated graphics port - Advanced Host Controller Interface - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. battery operating time - BIOS - alternating current - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for reporting hardware and software alerts to a management console.
... particular computer. accelerated graphics port - Advanced Host Controller Interface - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. battery operating time - BIOS - alternating current - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for reporting hardware and software alerts to a management console.
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... PC Cards. PCI Express - If the PCI Express chip set . PIO - 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. P partition - PCI - PCI is assigned to one billionth of a second...
... PC Cards. PCI Express - If the PCI Express chip set . PIO - 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. P partition - PCI - PCI is assigned to one billionth of a second...
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... and executes program instructions. The higher the refresh rate, the less video flicker can have not yet been documented. readme file - random-access memory - RFI - BIOS, that perform basic tests on a monitor. PS/2 - A WfM (Wired for program instructions and data. A file can be deleted or written to be configured and started...
... and executes program instructions. The higher the refresh rate, the less video flicker can have not yet been documented. readme file - random-access memory - RFI - BIOS, that perform basic tests on a monitor. PS/2 - A WfM (Wired for program instructions and data. A file can be deleted or written to be configured and started...
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... video controller and its drivers, and the amount of audio from one file to another without converting it to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. A card that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to the computer. S/PDIF - Reinforced area of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax...
... video controller and its drivers, and the amount of audio from one file to another without converting it to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. A card that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to the computer. S/PDIF - Reinforced area of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax...
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... up Windows for your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 9 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to reinstall the...
... up Windows for your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 9 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to reinstall the...
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...Key First - This is active only in the operating system. Pressing any media control key performs the associated multimedia action. Using Your Studio Laptop Media Controls The media controls can configure the keyboard media control keys using the media control keys on the keyboard or the touch... using the Function Key Behavior in the Function Key Behavior setting are: Multimedia Key First - The options in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Touch Sensitive Media Controls Touching the media control performs the associated multimedia action. 30 For function key, press + the required function ...
...Key First - This is active only in the operating system. Pressing any media control key performs the associated multimedia action. Using Your Studio Laptop Media Controls The media controls can configure the keyboard media control keys using the media control keys on the keyboard or the touch... using the Function Key Behavior in the Function Key Behavior setting are: Multimedia Key First - The options in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Touch Sensitive Media Controls Touching the media control performs the associated multimedia action. 30 For function key, press + the required function ...
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... page 73). If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. BIOS ROM checksum failure; Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 73). Six beeps - Three beeps - Four beeps - Two beeps - Five beeps - Real Time Clock failure Replace the ... memory supported by your computer, see "Specifications" on page 76. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Solving Problems Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor...
... page 73). If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. BIOS ROM checksum failure; Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 73). Six beeps - Three beeps - Four beeps - Two beeps - Five beeps - Real Time Clock failure Replace the ... memory supported by your computer, see "Specifications" on page 76. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Solving Problems Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor...