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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. • Service 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system ...
... configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. • Service 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system ...
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...-arrow key to move the selected drive from the selected drives. NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to exit the RAID BIOS. and down-arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in each disk you set up, use the arrow keys to enter the RAID...
...-arrow key to move the selected drive from the selected drives. NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to exit the RAID BIOS. and down-arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in each disk you set up, use the arrow keys to enter the RAID...
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... of compatible components inside your computer. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. This information can manually tune these options to tailor and customize their system's performance. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application...
... of compatible components inside your computer. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. This information can manually tune these options to tailor and customize their system's performance. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application...
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... that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. One battery is being saved to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS...
... that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. One battery is being saved to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS...
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...documentation for using the wireless switch or button. 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 ... Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use the wireless switch to scan for wireless networks in 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 page 307...
...documentation for using the wireless switch or button. 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 ... Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use the wireless switch to scan for wireless networks in 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 page 307...
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...assistance). A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS ... detect a bootable device or partition. • If the optical drive is in the table, see "System Setup" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. N O T I M E R T I C K I V E P R O B L E M . - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 337). NOTICE - 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 N T E R R U P T ...
...assistance). A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS ... detect a bootable device or partition. • If the optical drive is in the table, see "System Setup" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. N O T I M E R T I C K I V E P R O B L E M . - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 337). NOTICE - 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 N T E R R U P T ...
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.... 1 Shut down your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . The BIOS settings may need to be bootable. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. NOTE: To...
.... 1 Shut down your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . The BIOS settings may need to be bootable. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. NOTE: To...
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...setup program allows you understand what effect the settings have on the computer, do not change the settings for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept ...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, such as date and time or system password. System Setup 311 See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on ...
...setup program allows you understand what effect the settings have on the computer, do not change the settings for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept ...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, such as date and time or system password. System Setup 311 See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on ...
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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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.... 339 A program designed to control display brightness. ASF - alert standards format - The length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. BIOS - basic input/output system - A program (or utility) that helps to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your computer.
.... 339 A program designed to control display brightness. ASF - alert standards format - The length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. BIOS - basic input/output system - A program (or utility) that helps to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your computer.
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..., such as 800 x 600, is assigned to one billionth of a second. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of the data path. power-on a display screen. A physical storage area on a hard drive that supports 32...
..., such as 800 x 600, is assigned to one billionth of a second. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of the data path. power-on a display screen. A physical storage area on a hard drive that supports 32...
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... computer components, such as the CPU (central processing unit). The sharpness and clarity of providing data redundancy. A method of an image produced by the computer. BIOS, that is generated at typical radio frequencies, in the range of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz. resolution -
... computer components, such as the CPU (central processing unit). The sharpness and clarity of providing data redundancy. A method of an image produced by the computer. BIOS, that is generated at typical radio frequencies, in the range of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz. resolution -
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... change the settings for video cards and controllers. Reinforced area of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and 351 The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as those that is on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of colors and resolution that...
... change the settings for video cards and controllers. Reinforced area of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and 351 The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as those that is on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of colors and resolution that...
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... it is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop 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. 13 To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your ...
... it is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop 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. 13 To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your ...
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... memory module is seated properly. Three Possible system board failure - Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 36 or "Contacting Dell" on page 57). Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card... series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem...
... memory module is seated properly. Three Possible system board failure - Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 36 or "Contacting Dell" on page 57). Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card... series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem...
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... working properly. 2. Ensure that the device that you want to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer.
... working properly. 2. Ensure that the device that you want to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer.
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... your computer. Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. Computer Model Studio XPS™ 9100 Computer Information Processor type Intel® Core™ i7 System chipset Intel X58 RAID support RAID 0 (striping) RAID 1 (mirroring) BIOS chip (NVRAM) 4 MB Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible two 5.25-inch bays for SATA DVD...
... your computer. Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. Computer Model Studio XPS™ 9100 Computer Information Processor type Intel® Core™ i7 System chipset Intel X58 RAID support RAID 0 (striping) RAID 1 (mirroring) BIOS chip (NVRAM) 4 MB Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible two 5.25-inch bays for SATA DVD...