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... Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 76 Using Windows Device Driver Rollback 76 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 76 Restoring Your Operating System 78 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 78 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 79 Using the Operating System Media 82 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 83 5 Removing and Installing Parts 85...
... Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 76 Using Windows Device Driver Rollback 76 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 76 Restoring Your Operating System 78 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 78 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 79 Using the Operating System Media 82 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 83 5 Removing and Installing Parts 85...
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... of your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to the operating system you reinstall the operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 78). To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came...
... of your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to the operating system you reinstall the operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 78). To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came...
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... RAID 5 from the drop- NVIDIA MediaShield utilizes a one of the hard drives in a RAID array fails, you want to include in the (migrated) array by restoring the data to a replacement drive. RAID 0 to RAID 1 conversions cannot be performed on the selected drives in the next step. 7 Under Free Disk Selection, select...
... RAID 5 from the drop- NVIDIA MediaShield utilizes a one of the hard drives in a RAID array fails, you want to include in the (migrated) array by restoring the data to a replacement drive. RAID 0 to RAID 1 conversions cannot be performed on the selected drives in the next step. 7 Under Free Disk Selection, select...
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...Options. To exit from hibernate mode. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. Power Options Properties Define your hard drive with enough disk space ...to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you want...settings in the fields below the scheme name. Power Schemes Tab Each standard power setting is restored to exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short ...
...Options. To exit from hibernate mode. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. Power Options Properties Define your hard drive with enough disk space ...to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you want...settings in the fields below the scheme name. Power Schemes Tab Each standard power setting is restored to exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short ...
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...Dell" on page 179). Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to use first. Connect a properly working keyboard to use . See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on page 167. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. Windows XP... - If so, run the program that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Preparing to restore computer resources. O P E R A T I N - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 ...
...Dell" on page 179). Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to use first. Connect a properly working keyboard to use . See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on page 167. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. Windows XP... - If so, run the program that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Preparing to restore computer resources. O P E R A T I N - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 ...
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... the memory has occurred. The hard drive is not working or is not operating. The cache memory is not configured correctly. See "Contacting Dell" on page 179 for instructions on page 166). Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that...test failure Cache test failure System Messages NOTE: If the message you make changes in the system setup program, enter the system setup program and restore the original value(s). Message 8042 Gate-A20 error Address Line Short! C: Drive Error C: Drive Failure Cache Memory Bad, Do Not Enable Cache ...
... the memory has occurred. The hard drive is not working or is not operating. The cache memory is not configured correctly. See "Contacting Dell" on page 179 for instructions on page 166). Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that...test failure Cache test failure System Messages NOTE: If the message you make changes in the system setup program, enter the system setup program and restore the original value(s). Message 8042 Gate-A20 error Address Line Short! C: Drive Error C: Drive Failure Cache Memory Bad, Do Not Enable Cache ...
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... Manager. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from other sources, your administrator... the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on your computer to step 2. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category→ Performance and Maintenance...8594; System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If not, go to the operating state that existed before you install ...
... Manager. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from other sources, your administrator... the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on your computer to step 2. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category→ Performance and Maintenance...8594; System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If not, go to the operating state that existed before you install ...
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...Next and follow the remaining on the hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in this document were written for the Windows default view..., so they may not apply if you received the computer. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve ...
...Next and follow the remaining on the hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in this document were written for the Windows default view..., so they may not apply if you received the computer. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve ...
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... follow the remaining prompts on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is unchecked. If you received your administrator to Windows XP. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve the issue, you are an administrator on certain computers. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start...
... follow the remaining prompts on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is unchecked. If you received your administrator to Windows XP. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve the issue, you are an administrator on certain computers. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start...
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...the computer. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from your computer. The... when you received your hard drive to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . These options restore your computer-including data files-are the same ones that appear...
...the computer. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from your computer. The... when you received your hard drive to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . These options restore your computer-including data files-are the same ones that appear...
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... hard-drive space. NOTE: If the partition for Free Space. 7 Click Finish to close the PC Restore Removal window and restart the computer. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore Using Factory Image Restore: 1 Turn on as a local administrator. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you ... hard drive, a message appears stating that the partition was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Quit; The PC Restore partition is deleted and the newly available disk space is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to access the Vista ...
... hard-drive space. NOTE: If the partition for Free Space. 7 Click Finish to close the PC Restore Removal window and restart the computer. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore Using Factory Image Restore: 1 Turn on as a local administrator. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you ... hard drive, a message appears stating that the partition was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Quit; The PC Restore partition is deleted and the newly available disk space is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to access the Vista ...
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... 2 hours to complete. Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs that were installed during the assembly of the computer. The restore process begins and may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try again. 82 Troubleshooting Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to...
... 2 hours to complete. Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs that were installed during the assembly of the computer. The restore process begins and may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try again. 82 Troubleshooting Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to...
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... devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 9 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 166) so that the object is heavy and can restore the correct settings after the new battery has been installed. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: If you may damage the system... with the side labeled "+" facing up, and press the battery into place. 7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 166) and restore the settings you attempt to pry out the battery.
... devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 9 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 166) so that the object is heavy and can restore the correct settings after the new battery has been installed. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: If you may damage the system... with the side labeled "+" facing up, and press the battery into place. 7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 166) and restore the settings you attempt to pry out the battery.
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...or surge protector. Specifies the power management suspend mode. • S1 - The system returns to automatically turn off after AC power is restored. Turn the computer on the computer by pressing when the computer starts. Disables or selects when to the previous state after an AC ...NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn on the computer. Specifies how the computer will behave when AC power is restored after AC power is restored. • Last - The computer resumes more power when not in Auto Power Time. Enables or disables Execute Disable Memory Protection...
...or surge protector. Specifies the power management suspend mode. • S1 - The system returns to automatically turn off after AC power is restored. Turn the computer on the computer by pressing when the computer starts. Disables or selects when to the previous state after an AC ...NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn on the computer. Specifies how the computer will behave when AC power is restored after AC power is restored. • Last - The computer resumes more power when not in Auto Power Time. Enables or disables Execute Disable Memory Protection...
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...; None - Neither message is marked as arrows. • On - Do not use the SERR message mechanism. • On - Do not restore factory-installed default settings. • Continue - Clear all entries - Right keypad keys function as read (R) that the SERR Message mechanism be marked as... 172 Appendix Use the SERR message mechanism. Enables or disables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. • Report - This setting restores the computer's factory-installed default settings. • Cancel - Specifies the function keys to speed up the boot process by skipping some ...
...; None - Neither message is marked as arrows. • On - Do not use the SERR message mechanism. • On - Do not restore factory-installed default settings. • Continue - Clear all entries - Right keypad keys function as read (R) that the SERR Message mechanism be marked as... 172 Appendix Use the SERR message mechanism. Enables or disables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. • Report - This setting restores the computer's factory-installed default settings. • Cancel - Specifies the function keys to speed up the boot process by skipping some ...
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... and monitor to electrical outlets and turn them on page 166). 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press to restore it. 3 Press the up - Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only, and then press . Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you are booting to a USB...
... and monitor to electrical outlets and turn them on page 166). 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press to restore it. 3 Press the up - Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only, and then press . Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you are booting to a USB...
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... file storage. Also referred to describe space on your Dell™ computer. A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is automatically restored. fingerprint reader - folder - The process that can emit. FTP - gigabyte - gigahertz - A video mode that prepares a drive or disk for assistance. HTTP - extended display mode...
... file storage. Also referred to describe space on your Dell™ computer. A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is automatically restored. fingerprint reader - folder - The process that can emit. FTP - gigabyte - gigahertz - A video mode that prepares a drive or disk for assistance. HTTP - extended display mode...
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... 55 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages beep codes, 69 diagnostic lights, 66 problems, 56 system, 70 F Factory Image Restore, 80-81 G Graphics Dual Graphics, 49 Internet problems, 55 IRQ conflicts, 83 H hard drive activity light, 15 problems, 54 hardware beep codes, ...69 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 drives, RAID configuration, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 83 headphone connector, 15, 18 Help and Support, 11 helpful tips, 40 hibernate ...
... 55 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages beep codes, 69 diagnostic lights, 66 problems, 56 system, 70 F Factory Image Restore, 80-81 G Graphics Dual Graphics, 49 Internet problems, 55 IRQ conflicts, 83 H hard drive activity light, 15 problems, 54 hardware beep codes, ...69 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 drives, RAID configuration, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 83 headphone connector, 15, 18 Help and Support, 11 helpful tips, 40 hibernate ...
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... 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...61 problems battery, 53 beep codes, 69 blue screen, 59 CD-RW drive, 54 computer crashes, 58-59 computer stops responding, 58 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 diagnostic lights, 66 drives, 53 e-mail, 55 error messages, 56 general, 58 hard drive, 54 IEEE 1394, 57 Internet, 55 ...
... 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...61 problems battery, 53 beep codes, 69 blue screen, 59 CD-RW drive, 54 computer crashes, 58-59 computer stops responding, 58 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 diagnostic lights, 66 drives, 53 e-mail, 55 error messages, 56 general, 58 hard drive, 54 IEEE 1394, 57 Internet, 55 ...
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...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...restore to previous state, 78 TV connect to computer, 22 U USB booting to devices, 173 connector, 18 connectors, 15 V video problems, 63 volume adjusting, 63 216 Index processor type, 161 Product Information Guide, 9 Q QuickSet, 51 R RAID configuring, 29 RAID array, creating, 34 regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 Windows XP...
...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...restore to previous state, 78 TV connect to computer, 22 U USB booting to devices, 173 connector, 18 connectors, 15 V video problems, 63 volume adjusting, 63 216 Index processor type, 161 Product Information Guide, 9 Q QuickSet, 51 R RAID configuring, 29 RAID array, creating, 34 regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 Windows XP...