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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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...computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support... computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. You may need to :...
...computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support... computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. You may need to :...
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... to clear all data on what computer you want to include in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to the Array Disks field. The Clear disk data prompt appears. NOTICE: You lose all... number of the array that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to enter the RAID BIOS. Drives and Media 89
... to clear all data on what computer you want to include in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to the Array Disks field. The Clear disk data prompt appears. NOTICE: You lose all... number of the array that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to enter the RAID BIOS. Drives and Media 89
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... create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. Changes to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. View System Information This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can be used . Selecting ... version information for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the chassis LEDs. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as technical support...
... create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. Changes to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. View System Information This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can be used . Selecting ... version information for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the chassis LEDs. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as technical support...
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... that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer.
... that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer.
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... your computer is enabled and configured to scan specifically for wireless networks in position for scanning. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on or off . Enabling the Network Locator...
... your computer is enabled and configured to scan specifically for wireless networks in position for scanning. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on or off . Enabling the Network Locator...
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... System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting The ... S E T U P P R O G R A M - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L U R E - System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is in BIOS setup. G A T E A 2 0 F A I V E P R O B L E M . - K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - See "Lockups and Software Problems...
... System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting The ... S E T U P P R O G R A M - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L U R E - System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is in BIOS setup. G A T E A 2 0 F A I V E P R O B L E M . - K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - See "Lockups and Software Problems...
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... the computer. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. The BIOS settings may need to be bootable. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to the selected device. The... Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
... the computer. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. The BIOS settings may need to be bootable. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to the selected device. The... Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
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... require flashing when an update is recommended that you understand what effect the settings have on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this...
... require flashing when an update is recommended that you understand what effect the settings have on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this...
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The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
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... A feature that serves as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. basic input/output system - Glossary Terms in to an electrical outlet. alert standards format - BIOS - A program designed to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to be platform- Also referred to control display...
... A feature that serves as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. basic input/output system - Glossary Terms in to an electrical outlet. alert standards format - BIOS - A program designed to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to be platform- Also referred to control display...
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... the PCI interface that you can contain multiple logical drives. PCMCIA - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of the computer to one billionth of memory that establishes standards for maintaining computer configuration information such as...
... the PCI interface that you can contain multiple logical drives. PCMCIA - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of the computer to one billionth of memory that establishes standards for maintaining computer configuration information such as...
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... and light. pre-boot execution environment - redundant array of an image produced by the computer. The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. read -only - BIOS, that interprets and executes program instructions. A WfM (Wired for program instructions and data. R RAID - Any information stored in a directory and the system administrator has assigned...
... and light. pre-boot execution environment - redundant array of an image produced by the computer. The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. read -only - BIOS, that interprets and executes program instructions. A WfM (Wired for program instructions and data. R RAID - Any information stored in a directory and the system administrator has assigned...
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... devices, including voice, data, fax, and 351 A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as those that supports resolutions up to save energy. A video standard for video cards and controllers that may occur during electrical storms. SVGA - system...
... devices, including voice, data, fax, and 351 A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as those that supports resolutions up to save energy. A video standard for video cards and controllers that may occur during electrical storms. SVGA - system...
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Reinstalling the Operating System 46 Before you Begin 46 Reinstalling Windows XP 46 Reinstalling Windows Vista 48 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 50 Recommended Driver Installation Order 51 6 Configuring the BIOS 53 System Setup 53 Entering System Setup 53 System Setup Screens 54 System Setup Options 55 Boot Sequence 62 Option Settings 62 A Appendix 65 Specifications 65 Macrovision Product Notice 71 Contacting Dell 72 Index 73 Contents 5
Reinstalling the Operating System 46 Before you Begin 46 Reinstalling Windows XP 46 Reinstalling Windows Vista 48 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 50 Recommended Driver Installation Order 51 6 Configuring the BIOS 53 System Setup 53 Entering System Setup 53 System Setup Screens 54 System Setup Options 55 Boot Sequence 62 Option Settings 62 A Appendix 65 Specifications 65 Macrovision Product Notice 71 Contacting Dell 72 Index 73 Contents 5
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..., reduced component operating life, or permanent component damage. For the advanced user, Dell has pre-installed applications for real-time monitoring and control of the functions previously available... nTune application into the Performance section of the installed components may require the user to change available BIOS settings via a Windows® user interface. Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on...Panel. Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only) Your computer includes components compatible with NVIDIA ESA (Enthusiast System Architecture).
..., reduced component operating life, or permanent component damage. For the advanced user, Dell has pre-installed applications for real-time monitoring and control of the functions previously available... nTune application into the Performance section of the installed components may require the user to change available BIOS settings via a Windows® user interface. Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on...Panel. Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only) Your computer includes components compatible with NVIDIA ESA (Enthusiast System Architecture).
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...configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the search. 38 Troubleshooting CPU Cache test failure (Intel CPU only). Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in progress or failure. Possible motherboard failure. No memory... detected. Possible CPU failure. Possible memory failure. Possible video card failure. Code (repetitive short beeps) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description BIOS ROM checksum in the Search field and click the arrow to resolve the incompatibility. Possible motherboard failure. • Chipset error • Time-of-...
...configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the search. 38 Troubleshooting CPU Cache test failure (Intel CPU only). Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in progress or failure. Possible motherboard failure. No memory... detected. Possible CPU failure. Possible memory failure. Possible video card failure. Code (repetitive short beeps) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description BIOS ROM checksum in the Search field and click the arrow to resolve the incompatibility. Possible motherboard failure. • Chipset error • Time-of-...
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... keyboard failure, press and release in System Setup unless you are an expert computer user. Certain changes can cause your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. CAUTION: Do not change a user-selectable option. • Read the current amount of memory or set... the type of time. Configuring the BIOS 53 Configuring the BIOS System Setup The System Setup options allow you to: • Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any...
... keyboard failure, press and release in System Setup unless you are an expert computer user. Certain changes can cause your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. CAUTION: Do not change a user-selectable option. • Read the current amount of memory or set... the type of time. Configuring the BIOS 53 Configuring the BIOS System Setup The System Setup options allow you to: • Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any...
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... listed in the Options List. Appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active System Setup field. 54 Configuring the BIOS Appears on the right side of the System Setup window and contains help field, and key functions. Appears on you can view information about the...
... listed in the Options List. Appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active System Setup field. 54 Configuring the BIOS Appears on the right side of the System Setup window and contains help field, and key functions. Appears on you can view information about the...