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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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... 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, and then click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer, you reinstall the To download Desktop System Software: operating system on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications...
... 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, and then click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer, you reinstall the To download Desktop System Software: operating system on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications...
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Use the network adapter connector to attach your network or broadband device, and then connect the other end of network traffic may make this light appear to a network or broadband device. Flashes a yellow light when the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. A high volume of the network cable to ensure reliable operation. If you have a USB keyboard, plug it into the network adapter connector. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17 Turn off the computer and...
Use the network adapter connector to attach your network or broadband device, and then connect the other end of network traffic may make this light appear to a network or broadband device. Flashes a yellow light when the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. A high volume of the network cable to ensure reliable operation. If you have a USB keyboard, plug it into the network adapter connector. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17 Turn off the computer and...
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... VGA connectors of your video card may connect only one VGA port. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all attached devices are connecting a TV to Support Two or More Monitors" on the options selected when you perform any of the computer. NOTE: If you shut down the operating system: • In Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off . To disable multi-GPU, see "Changing the Display Settings...
... VGA connectors of your video card may connect only one VGA port. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all attached devices are connecting a TV to Support Two or More Monitors" on the options selected when you perform any of the computer. NOTE: If you shut down the operating system: • In Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off . To disable multi-GPU, see "Changing the Display Settings...
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... not have an S-video cable, you can drag objects from one at most consumer electronics stores. Changing the Display Settings to your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off . • In Windows Vista, click Start , click the arrow in a dual graphics card configuration with multi-GPU technology, multi-GPU must be disabled. 1 With your TV. 7 Connect one monitor, as needed, with a DVI or VGA connector as shown below...
... not have an S-video cable, you can drag objects from one at most consumer electronics stores. Changing the Display Settings to your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off . • In Windows Vista, click Start , click the arrow in a dual graphics card configuration with multi-GPU technology, multi-GPU must be disabled. 1 With your TV. 7 Connect one monitor, as needed, with a DVI or VGA connector as shown below...
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... the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. No sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the volume is required for interference. however, the card is turned up and that the speakers are connected to the card. The screen is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; Ensure that the sound is working by testing it...
... the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. No sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the volume is required for interference. however, the card is turned up and that the speakers are connected to the card. The screen is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; Ensure that the sound is working by testing it...
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...settings, as a lamp. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Click the area you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to the graphics card and monitor. • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is poor C H E C K T H E G R A P H I C S C A R D P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I N G S - See "Diagnostic Lights...
...settings, as a lamp. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Click the area you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to the graphics card and monitor. • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is poor C H E C K T H E G R A P H I C S C A R D P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I N G S - See "Diagnostic Lights...
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If you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on the device icon. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click Drivers and click Roll Back Driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device Manager. otherwise, contact your...
If you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on the device icon. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click Drivers and click Roll Back Driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device Manager. otherwise, contact your...
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... operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and click Help and Support. 2 Type 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...
... operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and click Help and Support. 2 Type 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...
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... turn them on. 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 into the network port or device and then plug the cable into the computer. 12 If present, lower the card retention device that lays over the installed cards and snap it into place. 13 Replace the computer cover (see "Entering System Setup" on page 166), select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change...
... turn them on. 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 into the network port or device and then plug the cable into the computer. 12 If present, lower the card retention device that lays over the installed cards and snap it into place. 13 Replace the computer cover (see "Entering System Setup" on page 166), select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change...
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... bank of keys on the screen when the computer starts. • Setup & Boot Menu - Enables or disables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. • Report - Do not display any steps in the boot process. • On - This setting restores the computer's factory-installed default settings. • Cancel - Restore factory-installed default settings. NOTE: Once an event log entry is displayed. POST Behavior Fastboot (On default) Numlock Key (On default) POST Hotkeys (Setup & Boot Menu default) Keyboard Errors (Report default) Enables or disables the option to display on...
... bank of keys on the screen when the computer starts. • Setup & Boot Menu - Enables or disables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. • Report - Do not display any steps in the boot process. • On - This setting restores the computer's factory-installed default settings. • Cancel - Restore factory-installed default settings. NOTE: Once an event log entry is displayed. POST Behavior Fastboot (On default) Numlock Key (On default) POST Hotkeys (Setup & Boot Menu default) Keyboard Errors (Report default) Enables or disables the option to display on...
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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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...) International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type Canada (North York, Ontario) Online Order Status International Access Code: 011 Online Support AutoTech (automated Hardware and Warranty Support) Customer Service Home/Home Office Small Business Medium/Large Business, Government, Education Hardware Warranty Phone Support XPS Computers Only Computers for Home/Home Office Computers for Small/Medium/Large Business, Government Printers, Projectors, Televisions, Handheld, Digital Jukebox, and Wireless Sales...
...) International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type Canada (North York, Ontario) Online Order Status International Access Code: 011 Online Support AutoTech (automated Hardware and Warranty Support) Customer Service Home/Home Office Small Business Medium/Large Business, Government, Education Hardware Warranty Phone Support XPS Computers Only Computers for Home/Home Office Computers for Small/Medium/Large Business, Government Printers, Projectors, Televisions, Handheld, Digital Jukebox, and Wireless Sales...
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Projectors, PDAs, Switches, Routers, etc. XPS computers only Technical Support - OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision Technical Support - Servers and Storage Technical Support - Dimension and Inspiron 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 00852-2969...
Projectors, PDAs, Switches, Routers, etc. XPS computers only Technical Support - OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision Technical Support - Servers and Storage Technical Support - Dimension and Inspiron 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 00852-2969...
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..., OptiPlex, and Latitude Technical Support - Dell PowerApp, Dell PowerEdge, Dell PowerConnect, and Dell PowerVault Technical Support outside of Japan - PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault Technical Support - over 400 employees Public Sales - Projectors, PDAs, Printers, Routers Technical Support outside of Japan - Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type Japan (Kawasaki) Online Support International Access Code: 001 Technical Support - XPS computers only Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 Technical Support outside of Japan...
..., OptiPlex, and Latitude Technical Support - Dell PowerApp, Dell PowerEdge, Dell PowerConnect, and Dell PowerVault Technical Support outside of Japan - PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault Technical Support - over 400 employees Public Sales - Projectors, PDAs, Printers, Routers Technical Support outside of Japan - Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type Japan (Kawasaki) Online Support International Access Code: 001 Technical Support - XPS computers only Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 Technical Support outside of Japan...
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... 77 82 support.ap.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 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, Customer Service City Code: 2 Technical Support - Dimension...
... 77 82 support.ap.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 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, Customer Service City Code: 2 Technical Support - Dimension...
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... device is used to find it first. A bar code label on the system board that is not affected. Subscriber Identity Module - SIM cards can often be used in rpm. S/PDIF - Battery-powered clock on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you shut down the computer. A faster, serial version of the ATA (IDE) interface. Service Tag - The setup.exe or install...
... device is used to find it first. A bar code label on the system board that is not affected. Subscriber Identity Module - SIM cards can often be used in rpm. S/PDIF - Battery-powered clock on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you shut down the computer. A faster, serial version of the ATA (IDE) interface. Service Tag - The setup.exe or install...
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... running for this program. USB - Describes a type of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. Typical SVGA resolutions are plugged directly in to operating system settings. trusted platform module - unified memory allocation - Memory that , when enabled, provides an added layer of wires to operate with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as an interface between user accounts and access to a 4-pin socket on ). Video memory is turned...
... running for this program. USB - Describes a type of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. Typical SVGA resolutions are plugged directly in to operating system settings. trusted platform module - unified memory allocation - Memory that , when enabled, provides an added layer of wires to operate with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as an interface between user accounts and access to a 4-pin socket on ). Video memory is turned...
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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...