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...: Some features or media may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 118). NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your computer. You can be available in certain countries. NOTE:... Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Desktop System Software (DSS) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional and may ship with your computer. Finding Information 11 ...
...: Some features or media may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 118). NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your computer. You can be available in certain countries. NOTE:... Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Desktop System Software (DSS) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional and may ship with your computer. Finding Information 11 ...
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...click Confirm, or enter a service tag and click Go. 4 Click System Utilities. 5 Click Desktop System Software under Dell - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates ... history, service contract, online discussions with site. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is necessary for correct operation of software and...
...click Confirm, or enter a service tag and click Go. 4 Click System Utilities. 5 Click Desktop System Software under Dell - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates ... history, service contract, online discussions with site. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is necessary for correct operation of software and...
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... click Welcome Center. You can choose to have it appear every time you use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Welcome Center The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears when you start your problem...
... click Welcome Center. You can choose to have it appear every time you use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Welcome Center The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears when you start your problem...
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...Computer If you are using . If you cannot connect to complete the setup. Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet but you did not ...receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually. • If you want to set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer. NOTE: If you set up an Internet...
...Computer If you are using . If you cannot connect to complete the setup. Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet but you did not ...receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually. • If you want to set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer. NOTE: If you set up an Internet...
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... the relative effectiveness of damage. Setting Up Your Computer 37 The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the computer. In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the primary monitor. 2 Enable extended desktop mode in the display settings. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types...
... the relative effectiveness of damage. Setting Up Your Computer 37 The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the computer. In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the primary monitor. 2 Enable extended desktop mode in the display settings. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types...
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...→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is connected to a network, different options related to security and networking appear in prior to entering standby mode. To immediately activate standby... Panel icon, click Power Options. 3 Define your computer loses power while in standby mode, it was in Windows XP Home Edition. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in prior to entering hibernate mode. When the computer exits from standby...
...→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is connected to a network, different options related to security and networking appear in prior to entering standby mode. To immediately activate standby... Panel icon, click Power Options. 3 Define your computer loses power while in standby mode, it was in Windows XP Home Edition. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in prior to entering hibernate mode. When the computer exits from standby...
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... to keep before continuing. Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility NOTICE: The following procedure to migrate an existing RAID configuration (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to highlight the applicable SATA drive, then press . 4 Press the left - Hard drives of any data ... the RAID BIOS. For information on how to install a hard drive, see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Enable RAID for each applicable hard drive on your computer (see "Installing a Hard Drive" in the loss of all...
... to keep before continuing. Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility NOTICE: The following procedure to migrate an existing RAID configuration (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to highlight the applicable SATA drive, then press . 4 Press the left - Hard drives of any data ... the RAID BIOS. For information on how to install a hard drive, see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Enable RAID for each applicable hard drive on your computer (see "Installing a Hard Drive" in the loss of all...
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... configuration information after you are an expert computer user. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on the keyboard is held down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on (or restart) your computer and try again. System Setup 77 ... computer. • To set the type of time. Information on the screen is recommended that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down for extended periods of hard drive installed. Before you use System Setup, it is divided into five areas: the menu field...
... configuration information after you are an expert computer user. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on the keyboard is held down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on (or restart) your computer and try again. System Setup 77 ... computer. • To set the type of time. Information on the screen is recommended that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down for extended periods of hard drive installed. Before you use System Setup, it is divided into five areas: the menu field...
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and down-arrow keys to be bootable. To ensure that is bootable, check the device documentation. System Setup 83 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. and down-arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the keyboard to highlight the device that your device ...even intervals until you are booting to restore it. 3 Press the up - Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down for the current boot only, and then press . NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on page 77). 2 Use the arrow...
and down-arrow keys to be bootable. To ensure that is bootable, check the device documentation. System Setup 83 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. and down-arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the keyboard to highlight the device that your device ...even intervals until you are booting to restore it. 3 Press the up - Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down for the current boot only, and then press . NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on page 77). 2 Use the arrow...
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...computer. 13 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn off and not in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 6 Connect your keyboard and mouse, then connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets and turn them on. 7 After... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, turn them on. NOTE: Ensure that the computer is not assigned. 86 Clearing Passwords...
...computer. 13 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn off and not in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 6 Connect your keyboard and mouse, then connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets and turn them on. 7 After... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, turn them on. NOTE: Ensure that the computer is not assigned. 86 Clearing Passwords...
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...Passwords and CMOS Settings The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The file downloads to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update ...the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to disk, and then click OK. The File Download ...
...Passwords and CMOS Settings The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The file downloads to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update ...the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to disk, and then click OK. The File Download ...
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...no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to wait until you begin. Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. NOTE: ... operating system logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on (or restart) your computer. It is recommended that you print these procedures before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media...
...no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to wait until you begin. Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. NOTE: ... operating system logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on (or restart) your computer. It is recommended that you print these procedures before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media...
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... and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Troubleshooting Tools 97 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down and restart the computer. If multiple versions are listed.... NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list.
... and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Troubleshooting Tools 97 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down and restart the computer. If multiple versions are listed.... NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list.
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...your computer appears. If a particular driver is not listed, then that existed before you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the ... the driver that the media is not required by the Drivers and Utilities media. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. For drivers information, see ""Restoring Your Operating System" on the screen. Reinstalling Software 119 3...
...your computer appears. If a particular driver is not listed, then that existed before you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the ... the driver that the media is not required by the Drivers and Utilities media. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. For drivers information, see ""Restoring Your Operating System" on the screen. Reinstalling Software 119 3...
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Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your hard drive. Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can overwrite files and ...possibly affect programs that are installed on the screen to complete. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. ...
Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your hard drive. Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can overwrite files and ...possibly affect programs that are installed on the screen to complete. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. ...
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... the automated order-status service. For the telephone number to your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 141. For the telephone number to the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers about their portable and desktop computers. AutoTech Service Dell's automated support service-AutoTech-provides recorded answers to call AutoTech, use your e-mail address...
... the automated order-status service. For the telephone number to your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 141. For the telephone number to the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers about their portable and desktop computers. AutoTech Service Dell's automated support service-AutoTech-provides recorded answers to call AutoTech, use your e-mail address...
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... an analog telephone line. A technology in -line memory module - provides port replication, cable management, and security features to a desktop workspace. A consortium of your notebook to adapt your display. DVD+RW - DVD rewritable - A circuit board with common rules and procedures for distributed... desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. disk striping - dynamic random-access memory - Many devices do not work properly if the ...
... an analog telephone line. A technology in -line memory module - provides port replication, cable management, and security features to a desktop workspace. A consortium of your notebook to adapt your display. DVD+RW - DVD rewritable - A circuit board with common rules and procedures for distributed... desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. disk striping - dynamic random-access memory - Many devices do not work properly if the ...
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...the hard drive by surge protectors. The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with most Windows software packages. When you call Dell for smart cards. Shortcut icons do not protect against lightning strikes or against brownouts, which could degrade the quality of files....- synchronous dynamic random-access memory - shortcut - Subscriber Identity Module - Network connections cannot be used to authenticate a user on your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you can be protected by acting as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (...
...the hard drive by surge protectors. The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with most Windows software packages. When you call Dell for smart cards. Shortcut icons do not protect against lightning strikes or against brownouts, which could degrade the quality of files....- synchronous dynamic random-access memory - shortcut - Subscriber Identity Module - Network connections cannot be used to authenticate a user on your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you can be protected by acting as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (...
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... of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that computer until the virus is shut down and then turned on the Windows desktop. If the computer is 1 ampere of a floppy disk. A unit of measure commonly used to 1280 x 800. wireless local area network. You can supply 66 W of...
... of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that computer until the virus is shut down and then turned on the Windows desktop. If the computer is 1 ampere of a floppy disk. A unit of measure commonly used to 1280 x 800. wireless local area network. You can supply 66 W of...
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... blank, 113 clone mode, 37 connect DVI, 35-36 connect TV, 35, 37 connect two, 35-36 connect VGA, 35-36 display settings, 37 extended desktop mode, 37 hard to read, 113 mouse problems, 108 N network problems, 109 O operating system media, 127 reinstalling, 16 Operating System CD, 16 optical drive problems...
... blank, 113 clone mode, 37 connect DVI, 35-36 connect TV, 35, 37 connect two, 35-36 connect VGA, 35-36 display settings, 37 extended desktop mode, 37 hard to read, 113 mouse problems, 108 N network problems, 109 O operating system media, 127 reinstalling, 16 Operating System CD, 16 optical drive problems...