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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. You may need to :...such as the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although 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 your password. • Verify information about accessing ...
... 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 :...such as the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although 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 your password. • Verify information about accessing ...
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... to include in the Array Detail window and press . The Define a New Array window appears. Back up any data you want to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to move the selected drive from the selected drives. Drives and Media 89 To create a RAID... the details of drives supported in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS.
... to include in the Array Detail window and press . The Define a New Array window appears. Back up any data you want to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to move the selected drive from the selected drives. Drives and Media 89 To create a RAID... the details of drives supported in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS.
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... displays the available settings and options for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. The data can be recalled at a later time. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting...
... displays the available settings and options for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. The data can be recalled at a later time. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting...
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... standard equipment in the battery bay. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in that the device is being saved to the hard...
... standard equipment in the battery bay. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in that the device is being saved to the hard...
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...on or off, or in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is turned off. 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...) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to scan for wireless networks in your computer is turned on only ...
...on or off, or in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is turned off. 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...) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to scan for wireless networks in your computer is turned on only ...
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... T I M E R T I C K I O N - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. System Messages for External Keyboards" on page 337). D E C R E A S I N G A V A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are... the System Setup Program" on the system board might be enabled or disabled 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 I M E R T I C K I O N - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. System Messages for External Keyboards" on page 337). D E C R E A S I N G A V A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are... the System Setup Program" on the system board might be enabled or disabled 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 ...
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... you want to boot and press . To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The BIOS settings may need to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). The next time you see the... Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored.
... you want to boot and press . To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The BIOS settings may need to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). The next time you see the... Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored.
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NOTE: Unless you understand what effect the settings have on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file 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 this Agreement. The... Save this program. NOTE: It is available or when replacing the system board. The system setup program allows you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to your system. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on page 307 for this ...
NOTE: Unless you understand what effect the settings have on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file 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 this Agreement. The... Save this program. NOTE: It is available or when replacing the system board. The system setup program allows you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to your system. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on page 307 for this ...
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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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... management specification that allows system memory to define a mechanism for video-related tasks. A standard to be depleted and recharged. and operating system-independent. ACPI - ALS - BIOS - A program (or utility) that helps to enable technologies such as system setup. 339 advanced configuration and power interface - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image...
... management specification that allows system memory to define a mechanism for video-related tasks. A standard to be depleted and recharged. and operating system-independent. ACPI - ALS - BIOS - A program (or utility) that helps to enable technologies such as system setup. 339 advanced configuration and power interface - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image...
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... Play compliant. peripheral component interconnect - If the PCI Express chip set . 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 it. power-on a display screen. NVRAM - Example of the computer to the PCMCIA...
... Play compliant. peripheral component interconnect - If the PCI Express chip set . 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 it. power-on a display screen. NVRAM - Example of the computer to the PCMCIA...
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...: • It resides on a physical CD or DVD. • It is located on the major computer components, such as its contents after 349 resolution - RFI - BIOS, that is generated at typical radio frequencies, in RAM is lost when you can be configured and started remotely. readme file - Sometimes the processor is...
...: • It resides on a physical CD or DVD. • It is located on the major computer components, such as its contents after 349 resolution - RFI - BIOS, that is generated at typical radio frequencies, in RAM is lost when you can be configured and started remotely. readme file - Sometimes the processor is...
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... plus - The number of the file. The main circuit board in the computer. A card that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on computers equipped for this program. A video standard for video cards...
... plus - The number of the file. The main circuit board in the computer. A card that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on computers equipped for this program. A video standard for video cards...
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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 NOTE: For more information on the screen. The...
...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 NOTE: For more information on the screen. The...
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...ensure that the memory module is seated properly. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 36 or "Contacting Dell" on page 57). Beep Code Possible Problem... One Possible system board failure - Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 57. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This...
...ensure that the memory module is seated properly. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 36 or "Contacting Dell" on page 57). Beep Code Possible Problem... One Possible system board failure - Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 57. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This...
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... with your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is known to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is recommended that you want to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on your hard drive. Turn... on your computer. 40 NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 57). 1. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on (or restart)...
... with your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is known to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is recommended that you want to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on your hard drive. Turn... on your computer. 40 NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 57). 1. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on (or restart)...
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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+/-RW Super Multi Drive, Blu-ray Disc™ combo, or ...
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+/-RW Super Multi Drive, Blu-ray Disc™ combo, or ...