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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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...utility that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such ...: • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical ...
...utility that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such ...: • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical ...
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... appears, continue to wait until you want to an array, press . and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to exit the RAID BIOS. Drives and Media 89 The Clear disk data prompt appears. The Array Detail window appears. Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies, depending on... you set up, use the arrow keys to highlight the array in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS.
... appears, continue to wait until you want to an array, press . and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to exit the RAID BIOS. Drives and Media 89 The Clear disk data prompt appears. The Array Detail window appears. Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies, depending on... you set up, use the arrow keys to highlight the array in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS.
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... well as technical support scenarios. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to view version information for that component. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface .... 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. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage.
... well as technical support scenarios. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to view version information for that component. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface .... 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. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage.
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NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. Power line ...
NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. Power line ...
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... the instructions in position for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager 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...Wi-Fi network connections. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether 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 or off . To scan ...
... the instructions in position for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager 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...Wi-Fi network connections. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether 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 or off . To scan ...
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...Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 292). G A T E A 2 0 F A I V E P R O B L E M . - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 307). K E Y B O A R D F A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - F L A S H P A R T W R I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D F A I N T E R R U P T - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS...See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292). DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. ...
...Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 292). G A T E A 2 0 F A I V E P R O B L E M . - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 307). K E Y B O A R D F A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - F L A S H P A R T W R I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D F A I N T E R R U P T - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS...See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292). DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. ...
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... Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device 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. The next time you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again...operating system. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot and press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The BIOS settings may need to the selected device. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence ...
... Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device 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. The next time you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again...operating system. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot and press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The BIOS settings may need to the selected device. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence ...
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... updates contain changes that impact only certain configurations, or provide new features that you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to 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...
... updates contain changes that impact only certain configurations, or provide new features that you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to 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...
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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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... to conserve the amount of electricity that powers your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. BIOS - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. AHCI...
... to conserve the amount of electricity that powers your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. BIOS - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. AHCI...
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... 800 x 600, is turned off or loses its external power source. 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. P partition - peripheral component interconnect - PIO - nonvolatile random access memory - PC Card - PCI - PCI...
... 800 x 600, is turned off or loses its external power source. 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. P partition - peripheral component interconnect - PIO - nonvolatile random access memory - PC Card - PCI - PCI...
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... environment - redundant array of providing data redundancy. RAM - radio frequency interference - Interference that perform basic tests on a monitor. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). BIOS, that is generated at typical radio frequencies, in RAM is lost when you can view but cannot edit or delete. processor - PS/2 - PXE - A method of...
... environment - redundant array of providing data redundancy. RAM - radio frequency interference - Interference that perform basic tests on a monitor. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). BIOS, that is generated at typical radio frequencies, in RAM is lost when you can view but cannot edit or delete. processor - PS/2 - PXE - A method of...
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... computer through the electrical outlet. SXGA+ - Unless you to operate with a processor and a memory chip. Enables Windows programs to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. standby mode - A power management mode that supports resolutions up to 1400 x 1050. Prevent voltage spikes, such as...
... computer through the electrical outlet. SXGA+ - Unless you to operate with a processor and a memory chip. Enables Windows programs to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. standby mode - A power management mode that supports resolutions up to 1400 x 1050. Prevent voltage spikes, such as...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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Specifications System Information (Continued) Vostro A100 Vostro A180 Interrupt levels 24 24 BIOS chip (NVRAM) 4 Mb 8 Mb NIC integrated network interface capable integrated network interface capable of 10/100 communication of 10/100 communication Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Vostro A100 533 MHz one 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB 512 MB 2 GB Vostro A180 667/800 MHz two 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB 512 MB 4 GB 20
Specifications System Information (Continued) Vostro A100 Vostro A180 Interrupt levels 24 24 BIOS chip (NVRAM) 4 Mb 8 Mb NIC integrated network interface capable integrated network interface capable of 10/100 communication of 10/100 communication Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Vostro A100 533 MHz one 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB 512 MB 2 GB Vostro A180 667/800 MHz two 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB 512 MB 4 GB 20
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If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible system board failure Contact Dell. 32 Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum failure. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. Possible... system board failure 2 No memory modules are If you have two or more serious cause (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Contact Dell. If the...
If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible system board failure Contact Dell. 32 Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum failure. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. Possible... system board failure 2 No memory modules are If you have two or more serious cause (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Contact Dell. If the...
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... special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Code Description (repetitive short beeps) 4 RAM Read/Write failure 5 Real-time clock failure; Possible battery failure or system board failure 6 Video BIOS Test Failure 7 CPU-cache test failure Suggested Remedy Troubleshooting Ensure that you are installing...
... special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Code Description (repetitive short beeps) 4 RAM Read/Write failure 5 Real-time clock failure; Possible battery failure or system board failure 6 Video BIOS Test Failure 7 CPU-cache test failure Suggested Remedy Troubleshooting Ensure that you are installing...
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... select the option that best describes the problem and follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 42 DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Troubleshooting NOTICE - This ...the incompatibility. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you can be enabled or disabled in this section, follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. A...but incorrectly configured, you begin any of the procedures in BIOS setup.
... select the option that best describes the problem and follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 42 DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Troubleshooting NOTICE - This ...the incompatibility. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you can be enabled or disabled in this section, follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. A...but incorrectly configured, you begin any of the procedures in BIOS setup.