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... the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID... RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows®...
... the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID... RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows®...
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... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
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... moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually.
... moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually.
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Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click .... Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click .... Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
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...-enabled. When shutting down . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down , Windows will attempt to end all of the programs to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager.
...-enabled. When shutting down . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down , Windows will attempt to end all of the programs to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager.
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..., the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the installed components may be manually tuned. For more information on accessing System Setup, see "System Setup" on page 123. Performance - If your computer includes components compatible...
..., the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the installed components may be manually tuned. For more information on accessing System Setup, see "System Setup" on page 123. Performance - If your computer includes components compatible...
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... the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can be saved to view version information for further review as well as technical support scenarios. These settings can manually tune these options to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects...
... the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can be saved to view version information for further review as well as technical support scenarios. These settings can manually tune these options to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects...
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To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer • Alarms - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. ..., or simply restart (reboot) your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for your computer: • Power Schemes - Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may also...
To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer • Alarms - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. ..., or simply restart (reboot) your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for your computer: • Power Schemes - Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may also...
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Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) ...
Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) ...
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... modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). NOTE: If you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3...do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use a wireless connection through a WLAN...
... modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). NOTE: If you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3...do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use a wireless connection through a WLAN...
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... that works best for a file, and not all files will play lists you want to copy, Media Player defaults to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. To copy a licensed file, your laptop media device or storage card. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you ...and play rights for your device, depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device, and then connect the device to your device manually, click Finish. Setting up the Laptop Media Device the First Time When you connect a media device for the first time, Media Player selects the...
... that works best for a file, and not all files will play lists you want to copy, Media Player defaults to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. To copy a licensed file, your laptop media device or storage card. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you ...and play rights for your device, depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device, and then connect the device to your device manually, click Finish. Setting up the Laptop Media Device the First Time When you connect a media device for the first time, Media Player selects the...
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... computer and the information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to attacks or other security risks. A security-enabled connections offers some protection for your computer...
... computer and the information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to attacks or other security risks. A security-enabled connections offers some protection for your computer...
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...Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. These lights start and turn off or light in conjunction with the power lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), ...power, no power, or standby. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Write down the information displayed on the screen and ...
...Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. These lights start and turn off or light in conjunction with the power lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), ...power, no power, or standby. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Write down the information displayed on the screen and ...
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... an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computing environment. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. If the computer is...
... an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computing environment. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. If the computer is...
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Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is steady amber, a device may exist. - Too many devices on properly. - ... power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your location, if applicable. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - If the computer malfunctions, ...
Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is steady amber, a device may exist. - Too many devices on properly. - ... power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your location, if applicable. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - If the computer malfunctions, ...
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... shipped with your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic...K R E A D F A I C A L S U P P O R T - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on page 337 for assistance). PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. H A R D - FOR...
... shipped with your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic...K R E A D F A I C A L S U P P O R T - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on page 337 for assistance). PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. H A R D - FOR...
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...A Y N O T S E T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). Connect a 130-W or greater AC ...NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). S T R I T Y. - Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S...CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer ...
...A Y N O T S E T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). Connect a 130-W or greater AC ...NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). S T R I T Y. - Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S...CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer ...
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...possibility that came with your computer). Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista® • Click Start → and click... T H E B A T T E R Y - C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS...
...possibility that came with your computer). Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista® • Click Start → and click... T H E B A T T E R Y - C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS...
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...Manual.... R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Installing Drivers for your computer. For additional... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G S - I F T H E ...
...Manual.... R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Installing Drivers for your computer. For additional... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G S - I F T H E ...
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...installed and securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). A device may exist. • Ensure that any expansion cards... an electrical outlet and are turned on properly. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). The computer is green. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - The computer is either turned off or is ...
...installed and securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). A device may exist. • Ensure that any expansion cards... an electrical outlet and are turned on properly. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). The computer is green. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - The computer is either turned off or is ...