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... A 125 Class B 125 FCC Identification Information 126 Contacting Dell 126 Index 145 Contents 7 5 Appendix 109 Specifications 109 System Setup 113 Overview 113 Entering System Setup 114 System Setup Options 116 Boot Sequence 119 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 121 Clearing CMOS Settings 122 ...Cleaning Your Computer 122 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 122 Mouse 123 Floppy Drive 123 CDs and DVDs 123 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
... A 125 Class B 125 FCC Identification Information 126 Contacting Dell 126 Index 145 Contents 7 5 Appendix 109 Specifications 109 System Setup 113 Overview 113 Entering System Setup 114 System Setup Options 116 Boot Sequence 119 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 121 Clearing CMOS Settings 122 ...Cleaning Your Computer 122 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 122 Mouse 123 Floppy Drive 123 CDs and DVDs 123 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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... Your Computer to enter the Intel® RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Press the up - and right-arrow keys to exit system setup and resume the boot process. NOTE: Use the following procedure. and down -arrow keys to select RAID0(Stripe), and press . 6 If there are more information about RAID options, see...
... Your Computer to enter the Intel® RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Press the up - and right-arrow keys to exit system setup and resume the boot process. NOTE: Use the following procedure. and down -arrow keys to select RAID0(Stripe), and press . 6 If there are more information about RAID options, see...
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... and spacebar to select the two drives you are prompted to highlight Delete RAID Volume, and press . 3 Use the up - NOTE: If your computer currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the Intel RAID Option ROM utility, your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see page 30). 2 Press... default value is displayed on page 60). and down -arrow keys to select Exit, and press . 12 Install the operating system (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the RAID drives will be lost. and down -arrow keys to select RAID1(Mirror), and press . 6 If there are prompted to create...
... and spacebar to select the two drives you are prompted to highlight Delete RAID Volume, and press . 3 Use the up - NOTE: If your computer currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the Intel RAID Option ROM utility, your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see page 30). 2 Press... default value is displayed on page 60). and down -arrow keys to select Exit, and press . 12 Install the operating system (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the RAID drives will be lost. and down -arrow keys to select RAID1(Mirror), and press . 6 If there are prompted to create...
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...message occurs in the Product Information Guide. If you have changed your SATA operation settings, restore your previous SATA operation settings and retry booting into your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure ...that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. • If you cannot boot into the operating system. If the battery still does not work , ensure that the device is incorrectly installed. ...
...message occurs in the Product Information Guide. If you have changed your SATA operation settings, restore your previous SATA operation settings and retry booting into your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure ...that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. • If you cannot boot into the operating system. If the battery still does not work , ensure that the device is incorrectly installed. ...
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... on page 47. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. Continue until you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see...CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a normal "off after the system successfully boots to the operating system. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you troubleshoot a problem, your...
... on page 47. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. Continue until you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see...CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a normal "off after the system successfully boots to the operating system. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you troubleshoot a problem, your...
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...(see page 71). • If there is an error message on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113) to make sure the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or ...operating system is operating in the quick resume mode. All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off after the system successfully boots to boot from the computer for each card. check system setup (see page 126). The system is attempting to the operating system. Troubleshooting Tools...
...(see page 71). • If there is an error message on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113) to make sure the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or ...operating system is operating in the quick resume mode. All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off after the system successfully boots to boot from the computer for each card. check system setup (see page 126). The system is attempting to the operating system. Troubleshooting Tools...
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... Main Menu appears, select the test you want . If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see page 63) and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to select a test based on your Service Tag. 56 Troubleshooting Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for your part... periodically. Run Express Test first to run. Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want to run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for the option you want to increase the possibility of devices. Performs a thorough check of devices. If you contact...
... Main Menu appears, select the test you want . If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see page 63) and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to select a test based on your Service Tag. 56 Troubleshooting Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for your part... periodically. Run Express Test first to run. Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want to run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for the option you want to increase the possibility of devices. Performs a thorough check of devices. If you contact...
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...: 1 Turn on . If possible, back up all computers. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on all data before using PC Restore. If you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System ... Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. During the boot process, a blue bar with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Undoing the Last System ...
...: 1 Turn on . If possible, back up all computers. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on all data before using PC Restore. If you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System ... Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. During the boot process, a blue bar with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Undoing the Last System ...
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... or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. Use the headphone connector to help you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts Use only a dry cloth to clean the vent area to avoid water damage... is adequately ventilated. For adequate cooling, do not use the back USB connectors for high-speed data devices such as a CD player is on booting to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. NOTICE: Keep the vent area clean and dust-...
... or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. Use the headphone connector to help you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts Use only a dry cloth to clean the vent area to avoid water damage... is adequately ventilated. For adequate cooling, do not use the back USB connectors for high-speed data devices such as a CD player is on booting to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. NOTICE: Keep the vent area clean and dust-...
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... (17.88inches) 12.7 kg (28 lb) 112 Appendix Blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board (see "Power Problems" on state. If the system cannot boot and there is calculated based upon the power supply rating. Blinking green in the Product Information Guide at 50/60 Hz for power-on page...
... (17.88inches) 12.7 kg (28 lb) 112 Appendix Blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board (see "Power Problems" on state. If the system cannot boot and there is calculated based upon the power supply rating. Blinking green in the Product Information Guide at 50/60 Hz for power-on page...
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... tags, and other system-specific information. SATA Operation Identifies and defines the SATA controller settings for booting from the next device in the list. NOTE: If you insert a boot device and restart the computer, this option appears in the operating system. 116 Appendix Pressing this ... time settings. Identifies the drives attached to the SATA connectors on the system board, and lists the capacity for the future boot process), the computer prompts you to press . Onboard Devices Integrated NIC Controller Integrated Audio Controller You can set the NIC to...
... tags, and other system-specific information. SATA Operation Identifies and defines the SATA controller settings for booting from the next device in the list. NOTE: If you insert a boot device and restart the computer, this option appears in the operating system. 116 Appendix Pressing this ... time settings. Identifies the drives attached to the SATA connectors on the system board, and lists the capacity for the future boot process), the computer prompts you to press . Onboard Devices Integrated NIC Controller Integrated Audio Controller You can set the NIC to...
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... USB for the integrated video controller. NOTE: This USB option appears only if a FlexBay device is No Boot. If your hard drive image. The hard drive operates at its maximum speed. However, some drives may not see an increase in the Options List. ...
... USB for the integrated video controller. NOTE: This USB option appears only if a FlexBay device is No Boot. If your hard drive image. The hard drive operates at its maximum speed. However, some drives may not see an increase in the Options List. ...
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... if you turn off for most components, however, system memory remains active. Time is the default setting. On w/ Boot to NIC allows the computer to attempt to boot from Suspend. This feature enables/disables the Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology. Sets time to On (default), this option ... on the computer. On is kept in the standard 12-hour format (hours:minutes). When set to On (default), your computer using the boot sequence. When Low Power Mode (in the Power Management menu) is enabled, the computer can be powered up signal. The default setting is ...
... if you turn off for most components, however, system memory remains active. Time is the default setting. On w/ Boot to NIC allows the computer to attempt to boot from Suspend. This feature enables/disables the Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology. Sets time to On (default), this option ... on the computer. On is kept in the standard 12-hour format (hours:minutes). When set to On (default), your computer using the boot sequence. When Low Power Mode (in the Power Management menu) is enabled, the computer can be powered up signal. The default setting is ...
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... Drive - If no CD is in the drive, or if the CD has no operating system, the computer attempts to boot to avoid losing the changes. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in the drive, the computer generates an error message. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash ...device is found, the computer generates an error message that your computer. NOTE: To boot to boot from the CD drive. Appendix 119 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature, for devices. NOTE: If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB device such as ...
... Drive - If no CD is in the drive, or if the CD has no operating system, the computer attempts to boot to avoid losing the changes. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in the drive, the computer generates an error message. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash ...device is found, the computer generates an error message that your computer. NOTE: To boot to boot from the CD drive. Appendix 119 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature, for devices. NOTE: If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB device such as ...
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.... To make sure your device is to access the menu. Each device has a number next to it . 3 Press the up or down your current boot sequence in the upper-right corner of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark). 5 Press plus (+) or minus (-) to a...down the list. 120 Appendix NOTE: Write down your computer (see page 114). 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press to be bootable. NOTE: To boot to restore it . 4 At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is bootable, check ...
.... To make sure your device is to access the menu. Each device has a number next to it . 3 Press the up or down your current boot sequence in the upper-right corner of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark). 5 Press plus (+) or minus (-) to a...down the list. 120 Appendix NOTE: Write down your computer (see page 114). 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press to be bootable. NOTE: To boot to restore it . 4 At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is bootable, check ...
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Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 37 replacing, 106 BIOS, 113 boot sequence about, 119 changing, 119-120 option settings, 119 booting to a USB device, 119 C cards installing PCI Express, 82 PCI Express, 81 removing PCI, 80 removing PCI Express, 86 slots...to, 18 copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover replacing, 107 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 56 support policy, 123 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 53 diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53, 66 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 drive panel...
Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 37 replacing, 106 BIOS, 113 boot sequence about, 119 changing, 119-120 option settings, 119 booting to a USB device, 119 C cards installing PCI Express, 82 PCI Express, 81 removing PCI, 80 removing PCI Express, 86 slots...to, 18 copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover replacing, 107 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 56 support policy, 123 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 53 diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53, 66 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 drive panel...
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...screens, 114 V vents, 66 front panel, 66 volume adjusting, 49 T technical support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 59-60 tips, 37 TV connect ...to computer, 21, 23 U USB booting to devices, 119 connectors, 66, 68 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 Hyper...
...screens, 114 V vents, 66 front panel, 66 volume adjusting, 49 T technical support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 59-60 tips, 37 TV connect ...to computer, 21, 23 U USB booting to devices, 119 connectors, 66, 68 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 Hyper...