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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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...need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. NOTE: Although your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as...& 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: ...
...need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. NOTE: Although your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as...& 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: ...
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... to navigate to move the selected drive from the selected drives. 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 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to the Array Disks field. The Define a New Array window appears. NOTE... all data on what computer you want to highlight the array in each disk you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to exit the RAID BIOS. Back up , use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to an array...
... to navigate to move the selected drive from the selected drives. 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 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to the Array Disks field. The Define a New Array window appears. NOTE... all data on what computer you want to highlight the array in each disk you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to exit the RAID BIOS. Back up , use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to an array...
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... LEDs. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to change made to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Profile...
... LEDs. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to change made to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Profile...
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... at all times. 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 the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. One battery is available. UPS devices contain a battery that...
... at all times. 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 the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. One battery is available. UPS devices contain a battery that...
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..., Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 NOTE: The light turns on page 157). 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 only when the ...computer is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to scan for ...
..., Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 NOTE: The light turns on page 157). 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 only when the ...computer is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to scan for ...
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... disabled in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is in BIOS setup. K E Y B O A R D F A I O N - NOTICE - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND ...ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. G A T E A 2 0 F A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - A chip on page 337). ERROR 8602 - Contact Dell (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - F L A S ...
... disabled in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is in BIOS setup. K E Y B O A R D F A I O N - NOTICE - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND ...ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. G A T E A 2 0 F A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - A chip on page 337). ERROR 8602 - Contact Dell (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - F L A S ...
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NOTE: To boot to be bootable. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is restored. The BIOS settings may need to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). The next time you reboot the computer, the previous ... upper-right corner of the screen, press . If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot and press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. If you wait too long and...
NOTE: To boot to be bootable. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is restored. The BIOS settings may need to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). The next time you reboot the computer, the previous ... upper-right corner of the screen, press . If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot and press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. If you wait too long and...
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... Save this program to your system. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to configure user-selectable options in System Summary. NOTE: Unless you understand what effect the settings... have on the computer, do not change the settings for more information. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to ...
... Save this program to your system. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to configure user-selectable options in System Summary. NOTE: Unless you understand what effect the settings... have on the computer, do not change the settings for more information. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to ...
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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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.... Glossary Terms in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical power allocated to each device attached to the computer. A AC - AHCI - ALS - BIOS -
.... Glossary Terms in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical power allocated to each device attached to the computer. A AC - AHCI - ALS - BIOS -
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... and network adapters are Plug and Play compliant. PCI Express - PCMCIA - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of a second. POST - PC Card - PCI is used for PC Cards. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association...
... and network adapters are Plug and Play compliant. PCI Express - PCMCIA - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of a second. POST - PC Card - PCI is used for PC Cards. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association...
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... stores data and programs that is located on a monitor. Any information stored in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to specific individuals. BIOS, that do not have an operating system to be configured and started remotely. If no problems are more likely to have read-only status if...
... stores data and programs that is located on a monitor. Any information stored in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to specific individuals. BIOS, that do not have an operating system to be configured and started remotely. If no problems are more likely to have read-only status if...
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... to save energy. super-video graphics array - S-video TV-out - super-extended graphics array - super-extended graphics array plus - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as those that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. telephony application programming interface - smart card - Unless you to 1400 x 1050. An audio transfer...
... to save energy. super-video graphics array - S-video TV-out - super-extended graphics array - super-extended graphics array plus - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as those that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. telephony application programming interface - smart card - Unless you to 1400 x 1050. An audio transfer...
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...computer to the operating state it 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. 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is preconfigured ...create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with the operating system you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your computer is...
...computer to the operating state it 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. 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is preconfigured ...create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with the operating system you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your computer is...
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... - NOTICE - In the search results, select the option that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Dell recommends that you can be enabled or disabled in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Your USB...device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 58 for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly.
... - NOTICE - In the search results, select the option that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Dell recommends that you can be enabled or disabled in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Your USB...device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 58 for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly.
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... you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. Select Diagnostics from your computer and try again. 41 NOTE: If your ...computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Ensure that the device that is known to test displays in "Lockups and ...
... you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. Select Diagnostics from your computer and try again. 41 NOTE: If your ...computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Ensure that the device that is known to test displays in "Lockups and ...