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... in Windows XP 35 Standby Mode 35 Hibernate Mode 36 Power Options Properties 37 Power Management Options in Windows Vista . . . . 38 Standby Mode 39 Hibernate Mode 40 Power Plan Properties 40 Enabling SpeedStep™ Technology 41 About RAID Configurations 42 RAID Level 1 Configuration 42 Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID 43 Configuring for...
... in Windows XP 35 Standby Mode 35 Hibernate Mode 36 Power Options Properties 37 Power Management Options in Windows Vista . . . . 38 Standby Mode 39 Hibernate Mode 40 Power Plan Properties 40 Enabling SpeedStep™ Technology 41 About RAID Configurations 42 RAID Level 1 Configuration 42 Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID 43 Configuring for...
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... system 68 A solid blue screen appears 68 Other software problems 69 Media Card Reader Problems 70 Memory Problems 71 Mouse Problems 72 Network Problems 73 Power Problems 74 Printer Problems 75 Scanner Problems 76 Sound and Speaker Problems 77 No sound from speakers 77 No sound from headphones 78 Contents 5
... system 68 A solid blue screen appears 68 Other software problems 69 Media Card Reader Problems 70 Memory Problems 71 Mouse Problems 72 Network Problems 73 Power Problems 74 Printer Problems 75 Scanner Problems 76 Sound and Speaker Problems 77 No sound from speakers 77 No sound from headphones 78 Contents 5
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...80 4 Troubleshooting Tools 81 Power Lights 81 Beep Codes 82 System Messages 84 Dell Diagnostics 86 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 86 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 86 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 87 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 87 ...Drivers 89 What Is a Driver 89 Identifying Drivers 90 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 90 Restoring Your Operating System 93 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . . 94 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 95 ...
...80 4 Troubleshooting Tools 81 Power Lights 81 Beep Codes 82 System Messages 84 Dell Diagnostics 86 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 86 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 86 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 87 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 87 ...Drivers 89 What Is a Driver 89 Identifying Drivers 90 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 90 Restoring Your Operating System 93 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . . 94 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 95 ...
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... Off Your Computer 102 Before Working Inside Your Computer 102 Removing the Computer Cover 103 Inside View of Your Computer 105 System Board Components 106 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . 108 Memory 111 Memory Installation Guidelines 112 Installing Memory 113 Removing Memory 115 Cards 115 PCI and PCI Express Cards...
... Off Your Computer 102 Before Working Inside Your Computer 102 Removing the Computer Cover 103 Inside View of Your Computer 105 System Board Components 106 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . 108 Memory 111 Memory Installation Guidelines 112 Installing Memory 113 Removing Memory 115 Cards 115 PCI and PCI Express Cards...
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Battery 150 Replacing the Battery 150 Power Supply 151 Replacing the Power Supply 152 I/O Panel 153 Removing the I/O Panel 154 Installing the I/O Panel 155 Processor Fan 155 Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly 156 Installing the ...
Battery 150 Replacing the Battery 150 Power Supply 151 Replacing the Power Supply 152 I/O Panel 153 Removing the I/O Panel 154 Installing the I/O Panel 155 Processor Fan 155 Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly 156 Installing the ...
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NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn on when the computer reads data from or writes data to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. See "Controls and Lights" on when a device such as a CD player is on the computer. The light might also be on page 172 for more information. The light in the center of this button indicates power state. The drive activity light is operating. 13 power button, power light 14 drive activity light Press the power button to the hard drive. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn on when the computer reads data from or writes data to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. See "Controls and Lights" on when a device such as a CD player is on the computer. The light might also be on page 172 for more information. The light in the center of this button indicates power state. The drive activity light is operating. 13 power button, power light 14 drive activity light Press the power button to the hard drive. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17
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Used to select voltage rating. Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 20 for power supply. Indicates power availability for more information. 18 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 7 4 6 5 1 power connector 2 voltage selector switch 3 power supply LED 4 back panel connectors Insert the power cable.
Used to select voltage rating. Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 20 for power supply. Indicates power availability for more information. 18 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 7 4 6 5 1 power connector 2 voltage selector switch 3 power supply LED 4 back panel connectors Insert the power cable.
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... windows. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP power management features can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to support.dell.com. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 35 For information on your operating system. When the computer exits...
... windows. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP power management features can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to support.dell.com. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 35 For information on your operating system. When the computer exits...
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... or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ ...: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Pick a category→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. To set standby mode to automatically activate after a defined period of inactivity, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Stand by copying ...
... or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ ...: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Pick a category→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. To set standby mode to automatically activate after a defined period of inactivity, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Stand by copying ...
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... Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. If you want to use for extended periods of the standard Windows schemes installed on your computer from the Power schemes drop-down menu displays the following schemes: • Always On (default) - To avoid this problem, always set the hard drive ...-out before the hard drive. If you want your home or office computer to run with no power conservation). • Minimal Power Management - If you want to be locked up. Power Options Properties Define your computer is a portable computer that you use your computer to run without interruption...
... Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. If you want to use for extended periods of the standard Windows schemes installed on your computer from the Power schemes drop-down menu displays the following schemes: • Always On (default) - To avoid this problem, always set the hard drive ...-out before the hard drive. If you want your home or office computer to run with no power conservation). • Minimal Power Management - If you want to be locked up. Power Options Properties Define your computer is a portable computer that you use your computer to run without interruption...
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... off " state to standby mode or you click Save As and enter a new name for that scheme, unless you can set hibernate mode to reduce power even further. 38 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab allows you want to just the monitor or the hard drive... Windows Vista sets the default "off the computer. If you to enable hibernate mode. Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: • Place the power options icon in the Windows taskbar for quick access. • Set the computer to prompt you are designed to reduce the amount of electricity your...
... off " state to standby mode or you click Save As and enter a new name for that scheme, unless you can set hibernate mode to reduce power even further. 38 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab allows you want to just the monitor or the hard drive... Windows Vista sets the default "off the computer. If you to enable hibernate mode. Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: • Place the power options icon in the Windows taskbar for quick access. • Set the computer to prompt you are designed to reduce the amount of electricity your...
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...from standby mode, it may lose data. Windows Vista has three main default power management modes: • Balanced • Power Saver • High Performance Dell has added a fourth, Dell-Recommended mode that sets power management to the operating state it was in standby, but also keeps your ...data on the keyboard or move the mouse. The next dialog box shows three power plans. Windows Vista ...
...from standby mode, it may lose data. Windows Vista has three main default power management modes: • Balanced • Power Saver • High Performance Dell has added a fourth, Dell-Recommended mode that sets power management to the operating state it was in standby, but also keeps your ...data on the keyboard or move the mouse. The next dialog box shows three power plans. Windows Vista ...
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... or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered hibernate mode. Power Plan Properties You can change or modify power settings. 40 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Windows Vista may take a short ...time to a reserved area on your hard drive with enough disk space to the main Select a Power Plan window. 2 In the Select A Power Plan window, you to store the contents of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is...
... or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered hibernate mode. Power Plan Properties You can change or modify power settings. 40 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Windows Vista may take a short ...time to a reserved area on your hard drive with enough disk space to the main Select a Power Plan window. 2 In the Select A Power Plan window, you to store the contents of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is...
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... is disabled in the High Performance power plan. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 41 If you want and create a custom power plan here). • Choose when to set many different settings in the Dell Recommended, Balanced, and Power Saver power plans. When an application does not... require full performance, significant amounts of power can choose the settings you to still be...
... is disabled in the High Performance power plan. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 41 If you want and create a custom power plan here). • Choose when to set many different settings in the Dell Recommended, Balanced, and Power Saver power plans. When an application does not... require full performance, significant amounts of power can choose the settings you to still be...
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.../DVD-RW drive must receive a steady stream of data when writing. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - Problems writing to the CD/DVD-RW. See "Power Management Options in Windows XP" on page 35 or search for the keyword standby in all programs before you write to a CD/DVD-RW drive...formats, not all DVD titles work in Windows Help and Support for information on page 77. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on power management modes Solving Problems 61 Optical drive problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which does ...
.../DVD-RW drive must receive a steady stream of data when writing. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - Problems writing to the CD/DVD-RW. See "Power Management Options in Windows XP" on page 35 or search for the keyword standby in all programs before you write to a CD/DVD-RW drive...formats, not all DVD titles work in Windows Help and Support for information on page 77. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on power management modes Solving Problems 61 Optical drive problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which does ...
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... crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in the Product Information Guide. Solving Problems 67 TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall... system shutdown. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that the power cable is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task.
... crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in the Product Information Guide. Solving Problems 67 TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall... system shutdown. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that the power cable is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task.
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If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that ...
If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that ...
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...to the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 106). • Ensure that the electrical outlet is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on ... reinstall any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any cards (see "Cards" on page 115). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see "System Board...
...to the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 106). • Ensure that the electrical outlet is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on ... reinstall any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any cards (see "Cards" on page 115). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see "System Board...
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... connected to the printer and the computer (see "Setting Up a Printer" on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance ...for setup and troubleshooting information. See the printer documentation for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices on page 24). C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I C A L O U ...
... connected to the printer and the computer (see "Setting Up a Printer" on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance ...for setup and troubleshooting information. See the printer documentation for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices on page 24). C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I C A L O U ...
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... CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the graphics cable is connected to ensure that the monitor cable is connected as a lamp. If the power light is off, firmly press the button to the card, rather than the video connector on the keyboard or move the mouse. C H E C K T H E D I A G N... L E C T R I G H T S - See "System Setup" on page 81. If the power light is normal for monitor cable connectors to determine whether the power cable is defective. • Check the connector for troubleshooting procedures. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you are ...
... CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the graphics cable is connected to ensure that the monitor cable is connected as a lamp. If the power light is off, firmly press the button to the card, rather than the video connector on the keyboard or move the mouse. C H E C K T H E D I A G N... L E C T R I G H T S - See "System Setup" on page 81. If the power light is normal for monitor cable connectors to determine whether the power cable is defective. • Check the connector for troubleshooting procedures. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you are ...