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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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...configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. 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. You may need to :...
...configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. 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. You may need to :...
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... Array Disks field. Back up - NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to enter the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. Drives and Media 89 NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to...
... Array Disks field. Back up - NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to enter the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. Drives and Media 89 NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to...
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These settings can be saved to profiles to be saved to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. View ... settings take effect on the next reboot. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to view version information for the system and installed drivers. This information ...
These settings can be saved to profiles to be saved to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. View ... settings take effect on the next reboot. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to view version information for the system and installed drivers. This information ...
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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. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. ...
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. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. ...
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...separate button or switch for scanning. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on only when the computer is shipped ...to you, 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...
...separate button or switch for scanning. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on only when the computer is shipped ...to you, 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...
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... device or partition. • If the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in BIOS setup. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I T E P R O T E C T E D E R...OPERATING RANGE. P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 307). See "Lockups...
... device or partition. • If the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in BIOS setup. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I T E P R O T E C T E D E R...OPERATING RANGE. P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 307). See "Lockups...
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... that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The BIOS settings may need to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device...
... that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The BIOS settings may need to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device...
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... user-selectable options in System Summary. NOTE: Unless you understand what effect the settings have on page 307 for this program. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. System Setup 311 Some updates contain changes that impact only certain configurations, or provide new features that you review specifics... this Agreement. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to disk, and then click OK. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your system.
... user-selectable options in System Summary. NOTE: Unless you understand what effect the settings have on page 307 for this program. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. System Setup 311 Some updates contain changes that impact only certain configurations, or provide new features that you review specifics... this Agreement. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to disk, and then click OK. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your system.
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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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... (years) during which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as system setup. 339 AGP - ambient light sensor - ASF is able to be platform- BIOS - A program (or utility) that helps to control display brightness. advanced configuration and power interface - Advanced Host Controller Interface - A AC - A feature that serves as an interface...
... (years) during which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as system setup. 339 AGP - ambient light sensor - ASF is able to be platform- BIOS - A program (or utility) that helps to control display brightness. advanced configuration and power interface - Advanced Host Controller Interface - A AC - A feature that serves as an interface...
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..., drives, and networks. PCI Express can contain multiple logical drives. PIO - 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. ns - P partition - PCI...
..., drives, and networks. PCI Express can contain multiple logical drives. PIO - 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. ns - P partition - PCI...
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... the refresh rate, the less video flicker can view but cannot edit or delete. RFI - radio frequency interference - ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). BIOS, that interprets and executes program instructions. pre-boot execution environment - RAM - Any information stored in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to...
... the refresh rate, the less video flicker can view but cannot edit or delete. RFI - radio frequency interference - ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). BIOS, that interprets and executes program instructions. pre-boot execution environment - RAM - Any information stored in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to...
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... settings for video cards and controllers that serves as the motherboard. A video standard for this program. Unless you to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is embedded with a wide variety of the platform base that...
... settings for video cards and controllers that serves as the motherboard. A video standard for this program. Unless you to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is embedded with a wide variety of the platform base that...
Setup Guide
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... system's setup process. NOTE: It is preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. 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 will take some time to reinstall the operating system...
... system's setup process. NOTE: It is preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. 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 will take some time to reinstall the operating system...
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... function key, press + the required function key. Media Control Keys You can be accessed using the Function Key Behavior in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 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...
... function key, press + the required function key. Media Control Keys You can be accessed using the Function Key Behavior in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 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...
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... about the type of memory supported by your computer. 46 • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 73). Video card or chip failure Contact Dell (see the Service Manual on page 73). BIOS ROM checksum failure; Three beeps - RAM read/write failure • Ensure that you are installing are...
... about the type of memory supported by your computer. 46 • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 73). Video card or chip failure Contact Dell (see the Service Manual on page 73). BIOS ROM checksum failure; Three beeps - RAM read/write failure • Ensure that you are installing are...