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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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.... Finding Information 31 Use the system setup program to update 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. You may need to ... the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support...
.... Finding Information 31 Use the system setup program to update 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. You may need to ... the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support...
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... the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up- To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in each disk you want to an array, press . Back up , use the... arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. Drives and Media 89 The Define a New Array window appears. NOTE: The number of the array that you set up any data you want to...
... the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up- To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in each disk you want to an array, press . Back up , use the... arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. Drives and Media 89 The Define a New Array window appears. NOTE: The number of the array that you set up any data you want to...
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... This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. View System Information This section of the chassis LEDs. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to these options ...
... This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. View System Information This section of the chassis LEDs. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to these options ...
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... Underwriters Laboratories (UL). An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all...
... Underwriters Laboratories (UL). An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all...
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... computers, you must first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. NOTE: The light turns on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to scan for use a separate button or switch for a few seconds (see "System... Locator may use when your computer is turned off , or 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 or off . To ...
... computers, you must first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. NOTE: The light turns on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to scan for use a separate button or switch for a few seconds (see "System... Locator may use when your computer is turned off , or 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 or off . To ...
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... is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is not listed 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 A B L E - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307). S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see the documentation for assistance...
... is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is not listed 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 A B L E - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307). S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see the documentation for assistance...
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...hardware replacements. 310 System Setup If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot and press . Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is bootable, check the device documentation. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the ... (or restart) 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. The computer boots to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). To ensure that a device is...
...hardware replacements. 310 System Setup If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot and press . Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is bootable, check the device documentation. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the ... (or restart) 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. The computer boots to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). To ensure that a device is...
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....dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your system. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer, do not change the settings for your desktop. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS ...update file for this Agreement. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may require flashing when an update is recommended that may/may not apply to view the Save In menu, select...
....dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your system. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer, do not change the settings for your desktop. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS ...update file for this Agreement. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may require flashing when an update is recommended that may/may not apply to view the Save In menu, select...
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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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... (minutes or hours) that allows system memory to be platform- A dedicated graphics port that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. A feature that powers your computer. BIOS - advanced configuration and power interface - basic input/output system - alternating current - B battery life span - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for reporting hardware and...
... (minutes or hours) that allows system memory to be platform- A dedicated graphics port that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. A feature that powers your computer. BIOS - advanced configuration and power interface - basic input/output system - alternating current - B battery life span - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for reporting hardware and...
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... or write data from 250 MB/sec to create an image. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of pixels across by the 348 A removable I/O card adhering to automatically configure devices. Modems and network adapters...
... or write data from 250 MB/sec to create an image. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of pixels across by the 348 A removable I/O card adhering to automatically configure devices. Modems and network adapters...
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... of providing data redundancy. Interference that is referred to by a printer or displayed on the major computer components, such as the CPU (central processing unit). BIOS, that perform basic tests on a monitor. A method of 10 kHz to have not yet been documented. read -only memory - Data and/or files you shut...
... of providing data redundancy. Interference that is referred to by a printer or displayed on the major computer components, such as the CPU (central processing unit). BIOS, that perform basic tests on a monitor. A method of 10 kHz to have not yet been documented. read -only memory - Data and/or files you shut...
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.../Philips Digital Interface - Prevent voltage spikes, such as date and time or system password. A connector used to save energy. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as those that supports resolutions up to operate with a processor and a memory chip. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on...
.../Philips Digital Interface - Prevent voltage spikes, such as date and time or system password. A connector used to save energy. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as those that supports resolutions up to operate with a processor and a memory chip. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on...
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... is preconfigured with the 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 the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and... features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup ...
... is preconfigured with the 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 the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and... features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup ...
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Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Controls The multimedia controls can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard using the multimedia control keys on the touch-sensitive multimedia controls to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. System Setup (BIOS) Utility To access the Function Key Behavior:...Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to perform the associated action. Press any function key to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. Touch-Sensitive Multimedia Controls Touching the multimedia control...
Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Controls The multimedia controls can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard using the multimedia control keys on the touch-sensitive multimedia controls to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. System Setup (BIOS) Utility To access the Function Key Behavior:...Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to perform the associated action. Press any function key to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. Touch-Sensitive Multimedia Controls Touching the multimedia control...
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BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. Chipset ... beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Three Possible system board failure - NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting...
BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. Chipset ... beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Three Possible system board failure - NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting...