NVIDIA 3D TV: Frequently Asked Questions
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...as a free update in the desired display. If your computer or the application. The current NVIDIA driver is designed to follow a sequence for installing the Intel and NVIDIA graphic drivers? This issue maybe application-specific and may occur when applications are moved from the computer to see a... information, see knowledge base article 2757 at www.nvidia.com/3dtv. To resolve this issue, close the application and open it again in future driver releases. 3 Why do I connect or disconnect the HDMI display while playing a game or watching a Blu-ray movie? No. Support for the...
...as a free update in the desired display. If your computer or the application. The current NVIDIA driver is designed to follow a sequence for installing the Intel and NVIDIA graphic drivers? This issue maybe application-specific and may occur when applications are moved from the computer to see a... information, see knowledge base article 2757 at www.nvidia.com/3dtv. To resolve this issue, close the application and open it again in future driver releases. 3 Why do I connect or disconnect the HDMI display while playing a game or watching a Blu-ray movie? No. Support for the...
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If you do I uninstall the Intel graphics driver? Printed in this text: Dell™ is subject to 2D mode? All rights reserved. is a.... Information in Ireland. This issue occurs because the display on restarting your computer uses the Intel graphics driver. To resolve the issue, either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. This issue...games, try reducing the screen resolution or game setting. 7 Why do not uninstall the Intel graphics driver. Dell Inc. 5 Why does my computer not display an image when I see the Windows logo on my computer ...
If you do I uninstall the Intel graphics driver? Printed in this text: Dell™ is subject to 2D mode? All rights reserved. is a.... Information in Ireland. This issue occurs because the display on restarting your computer uses the Intel graphics driver. To resolve the issue, either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. This issue...games, try reducing the screen resolution or game setting. 7 Why do not uninstall the Intel graphics driver. Dell Inc. 5 Why does my computer not display an image when I see the Windows logo on my computer ...
XPS 14 Service Manual
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...Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector. 4 Press the other than Dell, you are installing. Connectors on the Mini-Card WLAN (2 antenna cables) Main WLAN (white ... the slots on the base cover and snap the Mini-Card cover into the slot on page 14). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the Mini-Card... to the system board. 5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the computer. 9 Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer, as required. NOTE: If you are installing a...
...Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector. 4 Press the other than Dell, you are installing. Connectors on the Mini-Card WLAN (2 antenna cables) Main WLAN (white ... the slots on the base cover and snap the Mini-Card cover into the slot on page 14). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the Mini-Card... to the system board. 5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the computer. 9 Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer, as required. NOTE: If you are installing a...
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...: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. 5 Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the... certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9) before working inside the computer. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 15). 4 Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive to the system board, remove the main battery ...
...: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. 5 Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the... certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9) before working inside the computer. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 15). 4 Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive to the system board, remove the main battery ...
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...the Processor Module NOTE: If the new processor module is positioned correctly. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screw driver perpendicular to the processor module when turning the cam screw. 4 Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the...instructions in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 9. 2 Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the triangle on the processor module. 14 Lift the processor module off the ZIF socket. NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that the processor module is installed...
...the Processor Module NOTE: If the new processor module is positioned correctly. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screw driver perpendicular to the processor module when turning the cam screw. 4 Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the...instructions in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 9. 2 Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the triangle on the processor module. 14 Lift the processor module off the ZIF socket. NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that the processor module is installed...
XPS 14 Setup Guide
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... system. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences...unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on...
... system. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences...unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on...
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The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You can be used to restore your computer to the ... it was in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery ...
The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You can be used to restore your computer to the ... it was in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery ...
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...your computer: 1. Turn on page 16). 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: Wireless display may...display adapter. 5. Select the appropriate video source for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" available at support.dell.com. To set up wireless display on . 2. Connect the wireless display adapter to i7-6xx ...Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Download and install the latest driver for your computer and must be supported on all computers. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ...
...your computer: 1. Turn on page 16). 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: Wireless display may...display adapter. 5. Select the appropriate video source for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" available at support.dell.com. To set up wireless display on . 2. Connect the wireless display adapter to i7-6xx ...Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Download and install the latest driver for your computer and must be supported on all computers. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ...
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...with it. • If an application profile exists, the nVidia GPU is turned on all computers. When an application is launched, the video drivers check to the Internet. The Optimus solution is used. The default list of the integrated Intel® graphic processing unit (GPU) with nVidia... thus extends the battery life. The nVidia GPU is turned on your computer, while minimizing the impact on battery life. Using Your XPS Laptop nVidia Optimus Technology (Optional) NOTE: The nVidia Optimus Technology is optional and may be available on and the application runs in performance...
...with it. • If an application profile exists, the nVidia GPU is turned on all computers. When an application is launched, the video drivers check to the Internet. The Optimus solution is used. The default list of the integrated Intel® graphic processing unit (GPU) with nVidia... thus extends the battery life. The nVidia GPU is turned on your computer, while minimizing the impact on battery life. Using Your XPS Laptop nVidia Optimus Technology (Optional) NOTE: The nVidia Optimus Technology is optional and may be available on and the application runs in performance...
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... instructions on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 63 See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows. 2. Verify that your computer. Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. To run the software. In...
... instructions on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 63 See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows. 2. Verify that your computer. Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. To run the software. In...
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... works only on page 62 and run Dell Diagnostics before you want to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Press during the operating system setup or is active. Start Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 67 Dell Diagnostics If you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter... to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your hard drive or...
... works only on page 62 and run Dell Diagnostics before you want to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Press during the operating system setup or is active. Start Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 67 Dell Diagnostics If you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter... to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your hard drive or...
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... to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with this system so far. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your computer. 3. Turn on your computer cannot ...the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on page 87) for assistance. 1. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. then, shut down your computer. Do you want to run Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . This will start running tests. If PSA is known ...
... to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with this system so far. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your computer. 3. Turn on your computer cannot ...the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on page 87) for assistance. 1. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. then, shut down your computer. Do you want to run Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . This will start running tests. If PSA is known ...
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... the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to proceed. 6. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with an error code and a description of the problem appears on page 87...) for assistance. 70 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2.
... the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to proceed. 6. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with an error code and a description of the problem appears on page 87...) for assistance. 70 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2.
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When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10.To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. Using Support Tools 71 The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen.
When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10.To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. Using Support Tools 71 The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen.
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... Local Backup to restore your operating system permanently removes any programs or drivers installed after you to: • Backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on ) connected to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware.... computer, while preserving the data files. Create backup media of applications you need to preserve the data files on your computer. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. 2. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter...
... Local Backup to restore your operating system permanently removes any programs or drivers installed after you to: • Backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on ) connected to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware.... computer, while preserving the data files. Create backup media of applications you need to preserve the data files on your computer. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. 2. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter...
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...any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. then, shut down your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore...try again. 77 If possible, back up the data before using this option. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to restore your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are ...
...any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. then, shut down your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore...try again. 77 If possible, back up the data before using this option. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to restore your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are ...
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... computer on your order status for your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find safety best practices information for new purchases find drivers and downloads; To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the notification area of your Service Tag/Express Service Code - readme...
... computer on your order status for your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find safety best practices information for new purchases find drivers and downloads; To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the notification area of your Service Tag/Express Service Code - readme...
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... icon in the notification area of your computer, see the About Your System section in the Dell Support Center. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your desktop. Computer Model Dell™ XPS™ L401X Computer Information System chipset Mobile Intel® 5 series express chipset HM57 Processor type Intel Core...
... icon in the notification area of your computer, see the About Your System section in the Dell Support Center. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your desktop. Computer Model Dell™ XPS™ L401X Computer Information System chipset Mobile Intel® 5 series express chipset HM57 Processor type Intel Core...
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Index A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 41 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 31 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 85 Camera 45 CDs, playing and creating 53 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 7 connect(ing) to the Internet 20 Contacting Dell online 87 Control strip 31 customer service 80 D DataSafe Local Backup 74 DellConnect 80 Dell Diagnostics 67 Dell Factory Image Restore 77 Dell Stage 46 Dell Support Center 64 Diagnostic Checklist 86 drivers and downloads 89 DVDs, playing and creating 53 99
Index A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 41 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 31 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 85 Camera 45 CDs, playing and creating 53 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 7 connect(ing) to the Internet 20 Contacting Dell online 87 Control strip 31 customer service 80 D DataSafe Local Backup 74 DellConnect 80 Dell Diagnostics 67 Dell Factory Image Restore 77 Dell Stage 46 Dell Support Center 64 Diagnostic Checklist 86 drivers and downloads 89 DVDs, playing and creating 53 99