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Hyper-Threading 27 About Your RAID Configuration 28 RAID Level 0 Configuration 28 RAID Level 1 Configuration 29 Configuring Your Computer for RAID 29 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® RAID Option ROM Utility 30 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® Application Accelerator 32 Understanding Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional 35 Using Intel® ...43 A program crashes repeatedly 43 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 44 A solid blue screen appears 44 Other software problems 44 Memory Problems 45 Mouse Problems 45 4 Contents
Hyper-Threading 27 About Your RAID Configuration 28 RAID Level 0 Configuration 28 RAID Level 1 Configuration 29 Configuring Your Computer for RAID 29 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® RAID Option ROM Utility 30 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® Application Accelerator 32 Understanding Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional 35 Using Intel® ...43 A program crashes repeatedly 43 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 44 A solid blue screen appears 44 Other software problems 44 Memory Problems 45 Mouse Problems 45 4 Contents
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.... 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for your region to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care... - DSS is necessary for your configuration. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel...
.... 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for your region to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care... - DSS is necessary for your configuration. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel...
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... that you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). Continue until you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 126). 54 Troubleshooting Tools A possible ... Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you are installing are detected. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card ...
... that you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). Continue until you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 126). 54 Troubleshooting Tools A possible ... Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you are installing are detected. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card ...
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..., or keyboard. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Dell ships your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to your computer to the Main Menu screen. 3 If you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device...
..., or keyboard. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Dell ships your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to your computer to the Main Menu screen. 3 If you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device...
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...with a slight reduction in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 • If you install mixed pairs of matched memory size, speed, and technology. The recommended memory configurations are not installed in matched pairs, the computer will continue to determine the module's capacity. A pair .... • While installing memory modules, ensure that you install modules in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 or - Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer, see "Specifications." Memory Overview • Memory modules should be installed in pairs of DDR2 400-MHz (PC2-3200), DDR2...
...with a slight reduction in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 • If you install mixed pairs of matched memory size, speed, and technology. The recommended memory configurations are not installed in matched pairs, the computer will continue to determine the module's capacity. A pair .... • While installing memory modules, ensure that you install modules in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 or - Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer, see "Specifications." Memory Overview • Memory modules should be installed in pairs of DDR2 400-MHz (PC2-3200), DDR2...
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...memory module with a new memory module. Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you purchased the new modules from Dell. Removing and Installing Parts 73 Channel A: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 (white securing clips) Channel B: matched pair of memory...174; XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of memory available to the operating system is covered under your original memory modules in pairs either in the 4-GB range. Otherwise, your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade,...
...memory module with a new memory module. Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you purchased the new modules from Dell. Removing and Installing Parts 73 Channel A: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 (white securing clips) Channel B: matched pair of memory...174; XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of memory available to the operating system is covered under your original memory modules in pairs either in the 4-GB range. Otherwise, your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade,...
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...: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change a user-selectable option such as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set the type of 200 inches/sec (508 cm/sec) -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to... 35,000 ft) System Setup Overview Use system setup as follows: • To change the system configuration information after you write down the system setup screen information for this program. Certain changes can make your computer • To set or change the...
...: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change a user-selectable option such as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set the type of 200 inches/sec (508 cm/sec) -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to... 35,000 ft) System Setup Overview Use system setup as follows: • To change the system configuration information after you write down the system setup screen information for this program. Certain changes can make your computer • To set or change the...
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... to be noisier. NOTE: Changing the acoustics setting does not alter your computer processor supports Hyper-Threading, this field configures the system memory allocation reserved for FlexBay is disabled. Off = Internal USB for the integrated video controller. The factory default setting is... current status of 1MB and 8MB, this option appears in data transfer rates. USB for FlexBay Video Primary Video Video Memory Size Performance SpeedStep HyperThreading Hard Drive Acoustics Security Admin Password System Password Password Status This field enables and disables the internal USB...
... to be noisier. NOTE: Changing the acoustics setting does not alter your computer processor supports Hyper-Threading, this field configures the system memory allocation reserved for FlexBay is disabled. Off = Internal USB for the integrated video controller. The factory default setting is... current status of 1MB and 8MB, this option appears in data transfer rates. USB for FlexBay Video Primary Video Video Memory Size Performance SpeedStep HyperThreading Hard Drive Acoustics Security Admin Password System Password Password Status This field enables and disables the internal USB...
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...computer can be powered up remotely from a network prior to automatically turn on your computer starts more quickly because it skips certain configurations and tests. Power Management AC Recovery Auto Power On Auto Power Time Low Power Mode Remote Wake Up Suspend Mode Quick Resume ...to NIC allows the computer to attempt to boot from suspend mode, hibernate mode, or when powered off for most components, however, system memory remains active. The options are every day or every Monday through Friday. This setting restores the computer's default settings. Sets the computer to ...
...computer can be powered up remotely from a network prior to automatically turn on your computer starts more quickly because it skips certain configurations and tests. Power Management AC Recovery Auto Power On Auto Power Time Low Power Mode Remote Wake Up Suspend Mode Quick Resume ...to NIC allows the computer to attempt to boot from suspend mode, hibernate mode, or when powered off for most components, however, system memory remains active. The options are every day or every Monday through Friday. This setting restores the computer's default settings. Sets the computer to ...
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... Transfer Wizard, 27 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 65 H hard drive activity light, 66 problems, 39 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 headphone connector, 66 Help and Support Center, 12 hibernate mode, 25, 27 Hyper-Threading, 27 I IEEE ..., 66 front of computer, 53 hard drive activity, 66 M Media Card Reader installing, 99, 101 problems, 42 removing, 99 using, 20 memory problems, 45 messages error, 41 microphone connector, 66-67 Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem problems, 39 monitor blank, 50 clone mode, 23 connect...
... Transfer Wizard, 27 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 65 H hard drive activity light, 66 problems, 39 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 headphone connector, 66 Help and Support Center, 12 hibernate mode, 25, 27 Hyper-Threading, 27 I IEEE ..., 66 front of computer, 53 hard drive activity, 66 M Media Card Reader installing, 99, 101 problems, 42 removing, 99 using, 20 memory problems, 45 messages error, 41 microphone connector, 66-67 Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem problems, 39 monitor blank, 50 clone mode, 23 connect...
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..., 44 CD drive, 38 CD-RW drive, 39 computer crashes, 43-44 computer stops responding, 43 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 38 DVD drive, 38 e-mail, 39 error messages, 41 general..., 43 hard drive, 39 Internet, 39 keyboard, 42 Media Card Reader, 42 memory, 45 modem, 39 monitor is blank, 50 monitor is hard to read, 51 mouse, 45 network, 46... troubleshooting tips, 37 volume adjusting, 49 Program Compatibility Wizard, 44 R RAID configuring, 28 reinstalling Windows XP, 60 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 48 Service Tag, 10, 66 settings system setup, 113...
..., 44 CD drive, 38 CD-RW drive, 39 computer crashes, 43-44 computer stops responding, 43 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 38 DVD drive, 38 e-mail, 39 error messages, 41 general..., 43 hard drive, 39 Internet, 39 keyboard, 42 Media Card Reader, 42 memory, 45 modem, 39 monitor is blank, 50 monitor is hard to read, 51 mouse, 45 network, 46... troubleshooting tips, 37 volume adjusting, 49 Program Compatibility Wizard, 44 R RAID configuring, 28 reinstalling Windows XP, 60 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 48 Service Tag, 10, 66 settings system setup, 113...