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...the Processor 121 Battery 123 Replacing the Battery 123 Removing the Computer Stand 124 Replacing the Computer Cover 125 6 Appendix 127 Specifications 127 System Setup 132 Overview 132 Entering System Setup 132 System Setup Options 133 Boot Sequence 138 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 139 Clearing...Cleaning Your Computer 141 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 141 Mouse 142 Floppy Drive 142 CDs and DVDs 142 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 142 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 143 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 143 Contents 7
...the Processor 121 Battery 123 Replacing the Battery 123 Removing the Computer Stand 124 Replacing the Computer Cover 125 6 Appendix 127 Specifications 127 System Setup 132 Overview 132 Entering System Setup 132 System Setup Options 133 Boot Sequence 138 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 139 Clearing...Cleaning Your Computer 141 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 141 Mouse 142 Floppy Drive 142 CDs and DVDs 142 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 142 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 143 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 143 Contents 7
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... XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community - If you reinstall the To download Desktop System Software: operating system on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - DSS is NOTE: The support.dell...
... XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community - If you reinstall the To download Desktop System Software: operating system on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - DSS is NOTE: The support.dell...
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...selects the optimum rendering (processing) mode. If the system shuts down unexpectedly or is faster than the manufacturer's design specifications. Your Dell computer provides the limited capability to provide the best possible performance. Altering the CPU operating frequency (commonly referred to as ...shut down unexpectedly or is greater than the processor manufacturer's design specifications, and possibly enhance the overall performance of the processor. Operating the CPU in system setup. Dell does not guarantee that your computer will significantly increase graphics performance on...
...selects the optimum rendering (processing) mode. If the system shuts down unexpectedly or is faster than the manufacturer's design specifications. Your Dell computer provides the limited capability to provide the best possible performance. Altering the CPU operating frequency (commonly referred to as ...shut down unexpectedly or is greater than the processor manufacturer's design specifications, and possibly enhance the overall performance of the processor. Operating the CPU in system setup. Dell does not guarantee that your computer will significantly increase graphics performance on...
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... Onboard or USB CD-ROM, and then press . Performs a thorough check of system devices. Upon restart, the computer boots according to answer specific questions. NOTE: Write down -arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the keyboard to increase the possibility of time. The test typically takes...again. 6 At the Boot Device Menu, use the up - NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for the current boot only. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu The following tests can be run (see the Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys or press the appropriate number on ...
... Onboard or USB CD-ROM, and then press . Performs a thorough check of system devices. Upon restart, the computer boots according to answer specific questions. NOTE: Write down -arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the keyboard to increase the possibility of time. The test typically takes...again. 6 At the Boot Device Menu, use the up - NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for the current boot only. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu The following tests can be run (see the Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys or press the appropriate number on ...
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... codes, and the problem description. Option Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Tests a specific device in the left pane of common symptoms and allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. For any error conditions encountered. Allows you are having. ... to select a test based on the screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for all the components installed on page 145). The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your Service Tag ready. Displays the hardware configuration for the selected device. NOTE: The device list ...
... codes, and the problem description. Option Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Tests a specific device in the left pane of common symptoms and allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. For any error conditions encountered. Allows you are having. ... to select a test based on the screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for all the components installed on page 145). The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your Service Tag ready. Displays the hardware configuration for the selected device. NOTE: The device list ...
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...for which the driver is being reinstalled, then click Properties. 8 Click the Driver tab. 9 Click Update Driver. 10 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), then click Next. 11 Click to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files). Using Microsoft® Windows®... allows you to where the driver files are located on page 69). For information on using System Restore, see "Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore" on your hard drive. 12 When the name of your computer. 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category...
...for which the driver is being reinstalled, then click Properties. 8 Click the Driver tab. 9 Click Update Driver. 10 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), then click Next. 11 Click to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files). Using Microsoft® Windows®... allows you to where the driver files are located on page 69). For information on using System Restore, see "Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore" on your hard drive. 12 When the name of your computer. 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category...
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...-ECC 512 MB 2 GB or 8 GB NOTE: See "Addressing Memory Configurations" on page 82 to verify the amount of 10/100/1000 communication 800- Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type Cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip...
...-ECC 512 MB 2 GB or 8 GB NOTE: See "Addressing Memory Configurations" on page 82 to verify the amount of 10/100/1000 communication 800- Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type Cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip...
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... appear exactly as the computer name, the BIOS version number and date, the system service tag, express service code and asset tag, and other system-specific information. Identifies the processor type, clock speed, bus speed, L2 cache, ID, and whether the processor is multiple core capable, supports Hyper-Threading and supports...
... appear exactly as the computer name, the BIOS version number and date, the system service tag, express service code and asset tag, and other system-specific information. Identifies the processor type, clock speed, bus speed, L2 cache, ID, and whether the processor is multiple core capable, supports Hyper-Threading and supports...
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... Disable (On default) Power Management AC Recovery (Off default) Provides limited capability to select the mode. • Performance - NOTICE: Dell does not recommend operating the CPU at its maximum speed. Determines the acoustic mode at its most quiet setting. • Suggested - ...Used to prohibit an unauthorized user from changing any configuration settings in the manufacturer's design specifications. Enables or disables Execute Disable Memory Protection technology. • Off - Do nothing (needed for older drives). • Quiet -...
... Disable (On default) Power Management AC Recovery (Off default) Provides limited capability to select the mode. • Performance - NOTICE: Dell does not recommend operating the CPU at its maximum speed. Determines the acoustic mode at its most quiet setting. • Suggested - ...Used to prohibit an unauthorized user from changing any configuration settings in the manufacturer's design specifications. Enables or disables Execute Disable Memory Protection technology. • Off - Do nothing (needed for older drives). • Quiet -...
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... participating countries. NOTE: In certain countries, technical support specific to use within the country for which codes to Dell™ XPS portable computers is specific for servers and EMC® storage products: la_enterprise@dell.com Customer Care Tech Support Tech Support Services Sales General...large business customers, including Premier, Platinum, and Gold customers) For specific web addresses for your call will be routed appropriately. NOTE: Toll-free numbers are listed. If you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in ...
... participating countries. NOTE: In certain countries, technical support specific to use within the country for which codes to Dell™ XPS portable computers is specific for servers and EMC® storage products: la_enterprise@dell.com Customer Care Tech Support Tech Support Services Sales General...large business customers, including Premier, Platinum, and Gold customers) For specific web addresses for your call will be routed appropriately. NOTE: Toll-free numbers are listed. If you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in ...
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Glossary Terms in to an electrical outlet. A AC - advanced configuration and power interface - A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to start your computer has a virus, ensure that allows ...
Glossary Terms in to an electrical outlet. A AC - advanced configuration and power interface - A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to start your computer has a virus, ensure that allows ...
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.... drive that stores information in the computer. E ECC - Similar to EPP, ECP uses direct memory access to watch DVD movies. EIDE - Electrical interference caused by a specific group of hardware and software companies who develop management standards for hard drives and CD drives. EPP - electrostatic discharge - A rapid discharge of a DVD. A consortium of...
.... drive that stores information in the computer. E ECC - Similar to EPP, ECP uses direct memory access to watch DVD movies. EIDE - Electrical interference caused by a specific group of hardware and software companies who develop management standards for hard drives and CD drives. EPP - electrostatic discharge - A rapid discharge of a DVD. A consortium of...
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... Hz - A semiconductor wafer, or chip, on the computer's system board. IEEE 1394 - infrared sensor - Usually refers to a specific device so that device. An operation or device that creates international standards for infrared communications. The organization that enters and extracts data from ...Electronics Engineers, Inc. - A unit of frequency that equals 1 cycle per second. kilohertz - A measurement of data that allows you with a specific device (such as built-in RAM that allows you to the Internet, send and receive e-mail, and access websites. L LAN - A ...
... Hz - A semiconductor wafer, or chip, on the computer's system board. IEEE 1394 - infrared sensor - Usually refers to a specific device so that device. An operation or device that creates international standards for infrared communications. The organization that enters and extracts data from ...Electronics Engineers, Inc. - A unit of frequency that equals 1 cycle per second. kilohertz - A measurement of data that allows you with a specific device (such as built-in RAM that allows you to the Internet, send and receive e-mail, and access websites. L LAN - A ...
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...A measurement of frequency that you frequently save your files while you can access. One million bytes per second - memory address - A specific location where data is turned off or loses its system board, or it may contain a PC Card with an adapter on its external...modem to connect to as date, time, and other computers over a hard, flat surface to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. A network adapter is typically used for RAM. megabit - When used as a synonym for maintaining computer configuration information such as ...
...A measurement of frequency that you frequently save your files while you can access. One million bytes per second - memory address - A specific location where data is turned off or loses its system board, or it may contain a PC Card with an adapter on its external...modem to connect to as date, time, and other computers over a hard, flat surface to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. A network adapter is typically used for RAM. megabit - When used as a synonym for maintaining computer configuration information such as ...
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... boosts the data transfer rate between two devices through the processor as video, drives, and networks. RAM - Any information stored in rows and columns to specific individuals. A text file included with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are Plug and Play compliant. partition - PC Card - A modification to...
... boosts the data transfer rate between two devices through the processor as video, drives, and networks. RAM - Any information stored in rows and columns to specific individuals. A text file included with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are Plug and Play compliant. partition - PC Card - A modification to...
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... connectors, 129 controls and lights, 129 drives, 129 environmental, 131 specifications (continued) expansion bus, 128 memory, 127 physical, 131 power, 130 processor, 127 technical, 127 video, 127-128 standby mode, 39 support contacting Dell, 143, 145 policy, 141 support website, 11 System Restore, 69...20 U USB booting to devices, 138 connector, 18 connectors, 15 V video problems, 58 volume adjusting, 57 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 68 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 71 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 43 Network Setup...
... connectors, 129 controls and lights, 129 drives, 129 environmental, 131 specifications (continued) expansion bus, 128 memory, 127 physical, 131 power, 130 processor, 127 technical, 127 video, 127-128 standby mode, 39 support contacting Dell, 143, 145 policy, 141 support website, 11 System Restore, 69...20 U USB booting to devices, 138 connector, 18 connectors, 15 V video problems, 58 volume adjusting, 57 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 68 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 71 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 43 Network Setup...