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... More Monitors 27 Connecting a TV 27 Changing the Display Settings to Support Two or More Monitors . . . . . 28 About Your RAID Configuration 29 RAID Level 0 Configuration 29 RAID Level 1 Configuration 30 RAID Level 0+1 Configuration 30 RAID Level 5 Configuration 32 Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID 32 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 33 Using the NVIDIA MediaShield ROM Utility 33 Using NVIDIA MediaShield 34 Using Multimedia 37 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 38 Helpful Tips 40 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 41 Network Setup Wizard...
... More Monitors 27 Connecting a TV 27 Changing the Display Settings to Support Two or More Monitors . . . . . 28 About Your RAID Configuration 29 RAID Level 0 Configuration 29 RAID Level 1 Configuration 30 RAID Level 0+1 Configuration 30 RAID Level 5 Configuration 32 Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID 32 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 33 Using the NVIDIA MediaShield ROM Utility 33 Using NVIDIA MediaShield 34 Using Multimedia 37 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 38 Helpful Tips 40 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 41 Network Setup Wizard...
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... memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Finding Information 11 Find It Here • Solutions - processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Upgrade information for your configuration, providing critical 1 Go to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem...
... memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Finding Information 11 Find It Here • Solutions - processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Upgrade information for your configuration, providing critical 1 Go to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem...
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... operation. If you have a USB mouse, plug it into the network adapter connector. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on the back of the network cable to the network adapter connector on your network. Plug a standard PS/2 mouse into the purple keyboard connector. Back I/O Connectors 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 1 link integrity light 2 network adapter connector 3 network activity light 4 keyboard connector 5 mouse connector 11 14 13 12 • Green - On computers with an additional network connector card, use the connectors...
... operation. If you have a USB mouse, plug it into the network adapter connector. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on the back of the network cable to the network adapter connector on your network. Plug a standard PS/2 mouse into the purple keyboard connector. Back I/O Connectors 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 1 link integrity light 2 network adapter connector 3 network activity light 4 keyboard connector 5 mouse connector 11 14 13 12 • Green - On computers with an additional network connector card, use the connectors...
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... a VGA connector to the DVI port on the back of your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to -VGA adapter is complete. 3 Ensure that you shut down the operating system: • In Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off . 4 Connect two or more monitors to the DVI port(s) on your computer, see "Connecting a Monitor (With an Adapter)" on page 24. 5 Change the display settings...
... a VGA connector to the DVI port on the back of your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to -VGA adapter is complete. 3 Ensure that you shut down the operating system: • In Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off . 4 Connect two or more monitors to the DVI port(s) on your computer, see "Connecting a Monitor (With an Adapter)" on page 24. 5 Change the display settings...
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...; In Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off. • In Windows Vista, click Start , click the arrow in the display settings. • In clone mode, all attached devices are turned off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for your computer, an S-video cable is complete. 3 Ensure that the computer and all monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you...
...; In Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off. • In Windows Vista, click Start , click the arrow in the display settings. • In clone mode, all attached devices are turned off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for your computer, an S-video cable is complete. 3 Ensure that the computer and all monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you...
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... securely inserted into the headphone connector (see the monitor's documentation. No sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. See the setup diagram supplied with a PCI graphics card installed, removal of the card is required for interference. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - Click or double-click the speaker icon in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any...
... securely inserted into the headphone connector (see the monitor's documentation. No sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. See the setup diagram supplied with a PCI graphics card installed, removal of the card is required for interference. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - Click or double-click the speaker icon in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any...
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...Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to the card. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as a lamp. Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is normal for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins). C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - M O V E T H E M O N I N G S - Ensure that the power cable for the graphics card...
...Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to the card. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as a lamp. Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is normal for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins). C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - M O V E T H E M O N I N G S - Ensure that the power cable for the graphics card...
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... update a driver, use System Restore to return your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace...
... update a driver, use System Restore to return your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace...
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..., and click Next. Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any key to complete the installation. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search...
..., and click Next. Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any key to complete the installation. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search...
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... installed a sound card: 1 Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on . Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings If you removed a sound card: 1 Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 166), select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off. 2 Connect external audio devices to the sound card connectors. Removing and Installing Parts 105 1 2 3 1 graphics card bridge (not 2 present on some dual graphics card configurations) power connectors (2) 3 dual-PCI Express graphics cards NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable...
... installed a sound card: 1 Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on . Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings If you removed a sound card: 1 Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 166), select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off. 2 Connect external audio devices to the sound card connectors. Removing and Installing Parts 105 1 2 3 1 graphics card bridge (not 2 present on some dual graphics card configurations) power connectors (2) 3 dual-PCI Express graphics cards NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable...
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...; Clear log - Do not restore factory-installed default settings. • Continue - Restore factory-installed default settings. Mark all event log entries as numbers. Boot quickly. Enables or disables the numerical and mathematical features of the rightmost bank of keys on the screen when the computer starts. • Setup & Boot Menu - Specifies the function keys to speed up the boot process by skipping some compatibility tests. • Off - Display both messages (F2=Setup and F12=Boot Menu). • Setup - Display the setup message...
...; Clear log - Do not restore factory-installed default settings. • Continue - Restore factory-installed default settings. Mark all event log entries as numbers. Boot quickly. Enables or disables the numerical and mathematical features of the rightmost bank of keys on the screen when the computer starts. • Setup & Boot Menu - Specifies the function keys to speed up the boot process by skipping some compatibility tests. • Off - Display both messages (F2=Setup and F12=Boot Menu). • Setup - Display the setup message...
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...Switchboard Bahamas Online Support Barbados Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Online Support Belgium (Brussels) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 32 City Code: 2 Bermuda Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Online Support Technical Support for XPS computers only General Support General Support Fax Customer Service Corporate Sales Fax Switchboard Online Support Bolivia Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Web and E-mail Address support.euro.dell.com...
...Switchboard Bahamas Online Support Barbados Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Online Support Belgium (Brussels) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 32 City Code: 2 Bermuda Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Online Support Technical Support for XPS computers only General Support General Support Fax Customer Service Corporate Sales Fax Switchboard Online Support Bolivia Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Web and E-mail Address support.euro.dell.com...
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... Jukebox, and Wireless Sales Home and Home Office Sales Small Business Medium/Large Business, Government Spare Parts and Extended Service Cayman Islands Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Chile (Santiago) Online Support Country Code: 56 City Code: 2 Sales and Customer Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Web and E-mail Address www.dell.ca/ostatus support.ca.dell.com toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 toll-free: 1-800...
... Jukebox, and Wireless Sales Home and Home Office Sales Small Business Medium/Large Business, Government Spare Parts and Extended Service Cayman Islands Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Chile (Santiago) Online Support Country Code: 56 City Code: 2 Sales and Customer Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Web and E-mail Address www.dell.ca/ostatus support.ca.dell.com toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 toll-free: 1-800...
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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type Hong Kong Online Support International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 852 Technical Support - Servers and Storage Technical Support - Dimension and Inspiron Technical Support - XPS computers only Technical Support - Customer Service Large Corporate Accounts Global Customer Programs Medium Business Division Home and Small Business Division Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Web and E-mail Address support.ap.dell.com support.dell.com.cn/email 00852-3416 6923 00852-2969 3188...
Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type Hong Kong Online Support International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 852 Technical Support - Servers and Storage Technical Support - Dimension and Inspiron Technical Support - XPS computers only Technical Support - Customer Service Large Corporate Accounts Global Customer Programs Medium Business Division Home and Small Business Division Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Web and E-mail Address support.ap.dell.com support.dell.com.cn/email 00852-3416 6923 00852-2969 3188...
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... - Dimension and Inspiron Technical Support - XPS computers only Technical Support - Projectors, PDAs, Printers, Routers Faxbox Service 24-Hour Automated Order Status Service Customer Service Business Sales Division - Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type Japan (Kawasaki) Online Support International Access Code: 001 Technical Support - over 400 employees Public Sales - XPS computers only Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 Technical Support outside of Japan - Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude Technical Support outside of Japan...
... - Dimension and Inspiron Technical Support - XPS computers only Technical Support - Projectors, PDAs, Printers, Routers Faxbox Service 24-Hour Automated Order Status Service Customer Service Business Sales Division - Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type Japan (Kawasaki) Online Support International Access Code: 001 Technical Support - over 400 employees Public Sales - XPS computers only Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 Technical Support outside of Japan - Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude Technical Support outside of Japan...
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....dell.com toll-free: 1 800 885 784 toll-free: 1 800 880 193 toll-free: 1 800 881 306 toll-free: 1800 881 386 toll-free: 1800 881 306 (option 6) toll-free: 1 800 888 202 toll-free: 1 800 888 213 Appendix 193 Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories Technical Support - Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type Korea (Seoul) Online Support International Access Code: 001 Technical Support for XPS computers only Country Code: 82 Technical Support...
....dell.com toll-free: 1 800 885 784 toll-free: 1 800 880 193 toll-free: 1 800 881 306 toll-free: 1800 881 386 toll-free: 1800 881 306 (option 6) toll-free: 1 800 888 202 toll-free: 1 800 888 213 Appendix 193 Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories Technical Support - Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type Korea (Seoul) Online Support International Access Code: 001 Technical Support for XPS computers only Country Code: 82 Technical Support...
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... computer is on the system board that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for smart cards. Network connections cannot be protected by an individual identification number on your computer that cannot be used to authenticate a user on your computer. RPM - Battery-powered clock on or off). RTCRST - real-time clock reset - SATA - serial connector - Service Tag - Setup program differs from entering the computer through the electrical...
... computer is on the system board that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for smart cards. Network connections cannot be protected by an individual identification number on your computer that cannot be used to authenticate a user on your computer. RPM - Battery-powered clock on or off). RTCRST - real-time clock reset - SATA - serial connector - Service Tag - Setup program differs from entering the computer through the electrical...
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... a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of wires to configure userselectable options in the computer. system setup - System setup allows you to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather than relying on a metal sheath around each pair of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. Enables Windows programs to 1280 x 1024. A hardware-based security feature that supports resolutions up to operate with an integrated video controller) that plugs...
... a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of wires to configure userselectable options in the computer. system setup - System setup allows you to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather than relying on a metal sheath around each pair of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. Enables Windows programs to 1280 x 1024. A hardware-based security feature that supports resolutions up to operate with an integrated video controller) that plugs...
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... connect VGA, 22-24 connecting, 22 connecting two, 23-24 display settings, 28 dual monitors, 22 extended desktop mode, 28 hard to read, 64 problems, 63 mouse connector, 17 problems, 60 N network connector, 17 Network Setup Wizard, 42 problems, 60 Network Setup Wizard, 42 O operating system media, 12, 82 reinstalling, 12 reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 reinstalling Windows XP, 78 optical drive, 123 problems, 54 overclocking, 49, 170 P password clearing, 174 jumper, 174 PC Restore, 80 performance, 49 phone numbers, 179 power button, 14 connector, 16 hibernate mode, 45-47 light, 14 options...
... connect VGA, 22-24 connecting, 22 connecting two, 23-24 display settings, 28 dual monitors, 22 extended desktop mode, 28 hard to read, 64 problems, 63 mouse connector, 17 problems, 60 N network connector, 17 Network Setup Wizard, 42 problems, 60 Network Setup Wizard, 42 O operating system media, 12, 82 reinstalling, 12 reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 reinstalling Windows XP, 78 optical drive, 123 problems, 54 overclocking, 49, 170 P password clearing, 174 jumper, 174 PC Restore, 80 performance, 49 phone numbers, 179 power button, 14 connector, 16 hibernate mode, 45-47 light, 14 options...
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... bus, 162 memory, 161 physical, 165 power, 164 processor, 161 technical, 161 video, 161-162 standby mode, 44 support contacting Dell, 177, 179 support website, 11 system messages, 70 System Restore, 78 system setup, 166 entering, 166 options, 167 screens, 166 T telephone numbers, 179 troubleshooting conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 diagnostic lights, 66 Hardware Troubleshooter, 83 Help and Support, 11 restore to previous state, 78 TV connect to computer, 22 U USB booting to devices, 173 connector, 18 connectors, 15 V video problems, 63...
... bus, 162 memory, 161 physical, 165 power, 164 processor, 161 technical, 161 video, 161-162 standby mode, 44 support contacting Dell, 177, 179 support website, 11 system messages, 70 System Restore, 78 system setup, 166 entering, 166 options, 167 screens, 166 T telephone numbers, 179 troubleshooting conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 diagnostic lights, 66 Hardware Troubleshooter, 83 Help and Support, 11 restore to previous state, 78 TV connect to computer, 22 U USB booting to devices, 173 connector, 18 connectors, 15 V video problems, 63...