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...You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide... last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 64). only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License ...
...You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide... last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 64). only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License ...
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... - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - depending on your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word...
... - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - depending on your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word...
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... array before the operating system is not inherently better or worse than a RAID level 0 configuration. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the primary monitor. 2 Disable multi-GPU technology in the display settings (applies only to dual graphics card configurations with multi...There are several RAID configurations available in a dual graphics card configuration with multi-GPU technology enabled support only a single monitor. Your Dell XPS computer supports RAID level 0 and RAID level 1. About Your RAID Configuration NOTICE: In order to use two or more information on...
... array before the operating system is not inherently better or worse than a RAID level 0 configuration. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the primary monitor. 2 Disable multi-GPU technology in the display settings (applies only to dual graphics card configurations with multi...There are several RAID configurations available in a dual graphics card configuration with multi-GPU technology enabled support only a single monitor. Your Dell XPS computer supports RAID level 0 and RAID level 1. About Your RAID Configuration NOTICE: In order to use two or more information on...
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... on page 25. The Array List window appears. 28 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Hard drives of any data you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the next step. 8 Press to keep before continuing. Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM...
... on page 25. The Array List window appears. 28 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Hard drives of any data you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the next step. 8 Press to keep before continuing. Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM...
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...Hibernate mode conserves power by . If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click Start, then...tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. To set standby mode to exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to entering hibernate mode. To exit from standby mode, press a key on the keyboard ... out of hibernation. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to a reserved area on...
...Hibernate mode conserves power by . If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click Start, then...tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. To set standby mode to exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to entering hibernate mode. To exit from standby mode, press a key on the keyboard ... out of hibernation. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to a reserved area on...
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...or gently push on the tray to close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 6 Close the Main Menu window to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down any time a message appears stating that no diagnostics utility partition has... been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD). and down for extended periods of time....
...or gently push on the tray to close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 6 Close the Main Menu window to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down any time a message appears stating that no diagnostics utility partition has... been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD). and down for extended periods of time....
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...and Utilities CD, then close the Main Menu window to increase the possibility of system devices. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu The following tests can be run (see the Windows desktop, then shut down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions...10 to answer specific questions. and down your input to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the keyboard to highlight Boot from the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu: Option Express Test Extended Test Function Performs a quick test of tracing the problem quickly. and down for the current ...
...and Utilities CD, then close the Main Menu window to increase the possibility of system devices. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu The following tests can be run (see the Windows desktop, then shut down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions...10 to answer specific questions. and down your input to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the keyboard to highlight Boot from the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu: Option Express Test Extended Test Function Performs a quick test of tracing the problem quickly. and down for the current ...
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...follow the instructions on the screen. 68 Advanced Troubleshooting The ResourceCD window appears. 4 Under Welcome Dell System Owner, click Next. 5 Click Drivers. The drivers that came installed in the Drivers window...Click the Driver tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. If you want to reinstall. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver...reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD If a...
...follow the instructions on the screen. 68 Advanced Troubleshooting The ResourceCD window appears. 4 Under Welcome Dell System Owner, click Next. 5 Click Drivers. The drivers that came installed in the Drivers window...Click the Driver tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. If you want to reinstall. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver...reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD If a...
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...reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and ...other software. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in even intervals until you see the Windows desktop, and then...
...reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and ...other software. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in even intervals until you see the Windows desktop, and then...
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... module back and forth to internal components, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on your Windows desktop and click Properties. 11 Click the General tab. 12 To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of the memory module connector...
... module back and forth to internal components, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on your Windows desktop and click Properties. 11 Click the General tab. 12 To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of the memory module connector...
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... reference. Information on (or restart) your computer • To set or change the settings in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the system setup screen information for your computer and try again. System Setup Overview Use system setup as the user password •...-selectable option such as follows: • To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
... reference. Information on (or restart) your computer • To set or change the settings in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the system setup screen information for your computer and try again. System Setup Overview Use system setup as the user password •...-selectable option such as follows: • To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
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... the device documentation. Appendix 139 NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down your computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be used for extended periods of the procedures in this... section, follow the safety instructions in even intervals until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down the list. NOTE: Write down for the current boot only, and then press . Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before...
... the device documentation. Appendix 139 NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down your computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be used for extended periods of the procedures in this... section, follow the safety instructions in even intervals until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down the list. NOTE: Write down for the current boot only, and then press . Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before...
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... from their electrical outlets. 8 Press the power button on the computer to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 6 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, turn them on. The computer performs a shutdown of the operating system, and then turns off . NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first...
... from their electrical outlets. 8 Press the power button on the computer to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 6 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, turn them on. The computer performs a shutdown of the operating system, and then turns off . NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first...
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... in the table below. NOTE: Toll-free numbers are listed. NOTE: In certain countries, technical support specific to Dell™ XPS portable computers is specific for your call will be routed appropriately. If you do not see a telephone number listed that...Support Website: www.dell.com.ar E-mail: us_latin_services@dell.com E-mail for desktop and portable computers: la-techsupport@dell.com E-mail for participating countries. If you can access the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (technical support) • premiersupport.dell.com (technical support...
... in the table below. NOTE: Toll-free numbers are listed. NOTE: In certain countries, technical support specific to Dell™ XPS portable computers is specific for your call will be routed appropriately. If you do not see a telephone number listed that...Support Website: www.dell.com.ar E-mail: us_latin_services@dell.com E-mail for desktop and portable computers: la-techsupport@dell.com E-mail for participating countries. If you can access the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (technical support) • premiersupport.dell.com (technical support...
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... Customer Care Technical Support (portables and desktops) Technical Support (servers and workstations) Corporate Sales Transaction Sales Fax Austria (Vienna) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 900 E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com Country Code: 43 Home/Small Business... Customer Care Preferred Accounts/Corporate Customer Care Technical Support for portable XPS computers only Home/Small Business Technical Support for all other Dell computers Preferred Accounts/Corporate Technical Support Switchboard Bahamas General Support Barbados General...
... Customer Care Technical Support (portables and desktops) Technical Support (servers and workstations) Corporate Sales Transaction Sales Fax Austria (Vienna) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 900 E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com Country Code: 43 Home/Small Business... Customer Care Preferred Accounts/Corporate Customer Care Technical Support for portable XPS computers only Home/Small Business Technical Support for all other Dell computers Preferred Accounts/Corporate Technical Support Switchboard Bahamas General Support Barbados General...
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...General Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com Technical Support for portable XPS computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers Technical Support Fax Home/Small Business ...Customer Care Relational Customer Care Home/Small Business Sales Relational Sales Home/Small Business Sales Fax Relational Sales Fax Switchboard Switchboard Fax E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com Technical Support (for desktop...
...General Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com Technical Support for portable XPS computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers Technical Support Fax Home/Small Business ...Customer Care Relational Customer Care Home/Small Business Sales Relational Sales Home/Small Business Sales Fax Relational Sales Fax Switchboard Switchboard Fax E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com Technical Support (for desktop...
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... Website and E-Mail Address U.S.A. (Austin, Texas) Automated Order-Status Service International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (portable and desktop computers) Country Code: 1 Consumer (Home and Home Office) Technical Support Customer Service DellNet™ Service and Support Employee... Purchase Program (EPP) Customers Financial Services website: www.dellfinancialservices.com Financial Services (lease/loans) Financial Services (Dell Preferred Accounts [DPA]) Business Customer Service and Technical Support Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers Printers and Projectors Technical ...
... Website and E-Mail Address U.S.A. (Austin, Texas) Automated Order-Status Service International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (portable and desktop computers) Country Code: 1 Consumer (Home and Home Office) Technical Support Customer Service DellNet™ Service and Support Employee... Purchase Program (EPP) Customers Financial Services website: www.dellfinancialservices.com Financial Services (lease/loans) Financial Services (Dell Preferred Accounts [DPA]) Business Customer Service and Technical Support Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers Printers and Projectors Technical ...
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... different from disk storage. E ECC - extended capabilities port - An improved version of users. Electrical interference caused by a specific group of the IDE interface for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. Computers that allows certain types of your display. A channel that use a second monitor as a unit with buttons that are administered...
... different from disk storage. E ECC - extended capabilities port - An improved version of users. Electrical interference caused by a specific group of the IDE interface for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. Computers that allows certain types of your display. A channel that use a second monitor as a unit with buttons that are administered...
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...light. The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with a processor and a memory chip. When you place a shortcut on your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you delete a shortcut, the original file is not affected. If you can open its contents after you call... A type of the processor. software - Subscriber Identity Module. Memory that stores data and programs that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you shut down your computer. revolutions per minute. Service Tag - A bar code label on the system board of some...
...light. The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with a processor and a memory chip. When you place a shortcut on your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you delete a shortcut, the original file is not affected. If you can open its contents after you call... A type of the processor. software - Subscriber Identity Module. Memory that stores data and programs that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you shut down your computer. revolutions per minute. Service Tag - A bar code label on the system board of some...
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... cannot be installed or removed with no stress applied to protect data from the Internet, or e-mail attachments. Zip disks are displayed on the Windows desktop. video resolution - The measurement of electric potential or electromotive force. A type of characters. video mode - A mode that allows a computer chip to another through the Windows...
... cannot be installed or removed with no stress applied to protect data from the Internet, or e-mail attachments. Zip disks are displayed on the Windows desktop. video resolution - The measurement of electric potential or electromotive force. A type of characters. video mode - A mode that allows a computer chip to another through the Windows...