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...8226; How to set up my computer Find it Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label 10 Finding Information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on your computer. •... Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. •...
...8226; How to set up my computer Find it Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label 10 Finding Information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on your computer. •... Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. •...
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... the RAID volume. The default value is the maximum available size. 9 Press to create the volume. 10 Press to make up your strip size. 7 Use the up - Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration NOTICE...the size of the average file you want to RAID-enabled mode (see "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on the main Intel Option ROM screen. 12 Use the up - and right-arrow keys... to highlight Save/Exit, and press to keep before continuing. The following procedure. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5...
... the RAID volume. The default value is the maximum available size. 9 Press to create the volume. 10 Press to make up your strip size. 7 Use the up - Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration NOTICE...the size of the average file you want to RAID-enabled mode (see "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on the main Intel Option ROM screen. 12 Use the up - and right-arrow keys... to highlight Save/Exit, and press to keep before continuing. The following procedure. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5...
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... left on page 64). NOTE: If your computer currently boots to RAID and you need to use the migrating option (see "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on the array that the correct volume configuration is the maximum available size. 8 Press to create the volume. 9 Press to confirm that you... want to create the RAID volume. 10 Confirm that you want to make up - Create a RAID 0 Volume or RAID 1 Volume only when: • You are ...
... left on page 64). NOTE: If your computer currently boots to RAID and you need to use the migrating option (see "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on the array that the correct volume configuration is the maximum available size. 8 Press to create the volume. 9 Press to confirm that you... want to create the RAID volume. 10 Confirm that you want to make up - Create a RAID 0 Volume or RAID 1 Volume only when: • You are ...
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... screen. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its... documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE ...
... screen. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its... documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE ...
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...files. To access help, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your system window. 6 Click the driver that you want...After extracting the driver files to reinstall and follow the instructions on using System Restore. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without...
...files. To access help, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your system window. 6 Click the driver that you want...After extracting the driver files to reinstall and follow the instructions on using System Restore. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without...
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... On the next screen, click Confirm. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to reboot the computer. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. ... data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to restore your hard drive to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked...
... On the next screen, click Confirm. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to reboot the computer. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. ... data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to restore your hard drive to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked...
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If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the What's your computer's name window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the name provided) and click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD....accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next. 9 If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information and click Next. 10 Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next. 8 If you can enter up to five users. ...
If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the What's your computer's name window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the name provided) and click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD....accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next. 9 If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information and click Next. 10 Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next. 8 If you can enter up to five users. ...
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... | support.dell.com Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you receive your computer, the jumper plug is attached to pins 1 and 2. 3 Close the computer cover. 4 Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 5 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut... Locate the 3-pin password jumper on the system board (see page 75) and attach the jumper to pins 1 and 2 to reenable the password feature. 10 Replace the computer cover (see page 75), and attach the jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to clear the password. PASS CLR CMOS (page 127...
... | support.dell.com Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you receive your computer, the jumper plug is attached to pins 1 and 2. 3 Close the computer cover. 4 Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 5 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut... Locate the 3-pin password jumper on the system board (see page 75) and attach the jumper to pins 1 and 2 to reenable the password feature. 10 Replace the computer cover (see page 75), and attach the jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to clear the password. PASS CLR CMOS (page 127...
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..., 90 DVD drive problems, 38 DVDs copying, 28 playing, 26 DVI connector, 72 E e-mail problems, 39 End User License Agreement, 10 ergonomics information, 10 error messages, 40 diagnostic lights, 53 F fans power supply, 72 processor, 71 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Finding Information, 9... light, 69 installing, 91 installing second, 94 problems, 39 removing, 90 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 17 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 headphone connector, 70 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode, 31, 33 Hyper-Threading, 35 I...
..., 90 DVD drive problems, 38 DVDs copying, 28 playing, 26 DVI connector, 72 E e-mail problems, 39 End User License Agreement, 10 ergonomics information, 10 error messages, 40 diagnostic lights, 53 F fans power supply, 72 processor, 71 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Finding Information, 9... light, 69 installing, 91 installing second, 94 problems, 39 removing, 90 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 17 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 headphone connector, 70 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode, 31, 33 Hyper-Threading, 35 I...
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...overview, 76 installation guidelines, 76 installing, 77 problems, 44 removing, 79 type supported, 76 messages error, 40 microphone connector, 72 Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem connector, 72 problems, 39 monitor blank, 50 clone mode, 17 connect DVI, 15-16 connect TV, 15-16 connect two,..., 44 N network connector, 71 Network Setup Wizard, 30 problems, 45 Network Setup Wizard, 30 O operating system CD, 11 reinstalling, 11 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 Operating System CD, 11 overclocking, 35 P password clearing, 126 jumper, 126 PCI cards installing, 80 removing, 82 PCI Express cards installing,...
...overview, 76 installation guidelines, 76 installing, 77 problems, 44 removing, 79 type supported, 76 messages error, 40 microphone connector, 72 Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem connector, 72 problems, 39 monitor blank, 50 clone mode, 17 connect DVI, 15-16 connect TV, 15-16 connect two,..., 44 N network connector, 71 Network Setup Wizard, 30 problems, 45 Network Setup Wizard, 30 O operating system CD, 11 reinstalling, 11 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 Operating System CD, 11 overclocking, 35 P password clearing, 126 jumper, 126 PCI cards installing, 80 removing, 82 PCI Express cards installing,...
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... 50 mouse, 44 network, 45 power, 46 power light conditions, 46 printer, 47 program crashes, 43 program stops responding, 42 programs and Windows compatibility, 43 restore to previous state, 61 scanner, 47 screen hard to read, 50 screen is blank, 50 software, 42-43 sound and ... support policy, 127 troubleshooting tips, 37 video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48 processor fans, 71 type, 115 Product Information Guide, 10 Program Compatibility Wizard, 43 R RAID configuring, 17 regulatory information, 10 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 ResourceCD, 9, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 56 S safety instructions...
... 50 mouse, 44 network, 45 power, 46 power light conditions, 46 printer, 47 program crashes, 43 program stops responding, 42 programs and Windows compatibility, 43 restore to previous state, 61 scanner, 47 screen hard to read, 50 screen is blank, 50 software, 42-43 sound and ... support policy, 127 troubleshooting tips, 37 video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48 processor fans, 71 type, 115 Product Information Guide, 10 Program Compatibility Wizard, 43 R RAID configuring, 17 regulatory information, 10 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 ResourceCD, 9, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 56 S safety instructions...
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...setup, 119 entering, 120 options, 121 screens, 120 T technical support policy, 127 transferring information to a new computer, 26 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 61 tips, 37 TV...booting to devices, 124 connectors, 70, 72 V VGA connector, 72 video connector, 72 problems, 50 volume adjusting, 48 W warranty information, 10 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 60 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 35 Network Setup ...
...setup, 119 entering, 120 options, 121 screens, 120 T technical support policy, 127 transferring information to a new computer, 26 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 61 tips, 37 TV...booting to devices, 124 connectors, 70, 72 V VGA connector, 72 video connector, 72 problems, 50 volume adjusting, 48 W warranty information, 10 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 60 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 35 Network Setup ...