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... Replacing the Battery 113 Closing the Computer Cover 114 6 Appendix Specifications 115 System Setup 119 Overview 119 Entering System Setup 120 System Setup Options 121 Boot Sequence 124 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 126 Clearing CMOS Settings 127 Cleaning Your Computer 127 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 127 Mouse 128 Floppy Drive 128 CDs...
... Replacing the Battery 113 Closing the Computer Cover 114 6 Appendix Specifications 115 System Setup 119 Overview 119 Entering System Setup 120 System Setup Options 121 Boot Sequence 124 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 126 Clearing CMOS Settings 127 Cleaning Your Computer 127 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 127 Mouse 128 Floppy Drive 128 CDs...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Use the left- In a RAID level 0 configuration, the size of the array will be used . In a RAID level 1 configuration, the size of the...be used if you are reinstalling your array, and then press . and down -arrow keys to RAID-enabled mode (see "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on the RAID volume. and down -arrow keys to make up - If you want to use to select RAID0(Stripe), and press . 6 If there... operating system. and down -arrow keys and space bar to select the two disks you want to exit system setup and resume the boot process.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Use the left- In a RAID level 0 configuration, the size of the array will be used . In a RAID level 1 configuration, the size of the...be used if you are reinstalling your array, and then press . and down -arrow keys to RAID-enabled mode (see "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on the RAID volume. and down -arrow keys to make up - If you want to use to select RAID0(Stripe), and press . 6 If there... operating system. and down -arrow keys and space bar to select the two disks you want to exit system setup and resume the boot process.
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... the RAID drives will become unbootable. 1 Press when you want to highlight Delete RAID Volume, and press . 3 Use the up- NOTE: If your computer currently boots to RAID and you want to use to create the RAID volume. 10 Confirm that you want to make up your computer will be lost...0 Volume or RAID 1 Volume only when: • You are more than two hard disks available, use the migrating option (see "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on page 64). 4 Enter a RAID volume name or accept the default, and press . 5 Use the up - Configuring for the volume, and press .
... the RAID drives will become unbootable. 1 Press when you want to highlight Delete RAID Volume, and press . 3 Use the up- NOTE: If your computer currently boots to RAID and you want to use to create the RAID volume. 10 Confirm that you want to make up your computer will be lost...0 Volume or RAID 1 Volume only when: • You are more than two hard disks available, use the migrating option (see "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on page 64). 4 Enter a RAID volume name or accept the default, and press . 5 Use the up - Configuring for the volume, and press .
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... is functioning properly. • The operating system is in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD ABCD Problem Description Another failure has occurred. The computer is attempting to make sure the boot sequence is correct for technical assistance. Suggested Resolution • Ensure that the cables are properly... hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive (see page 56) or from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to boot from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD. 56 Advanced Troubleshooting
... is functioning properly. • The operating system is in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD ABCD Problem Description Another failure has occurred. The computer is attempting to make sure the boot sequence is correct for technical assistance. Suggested Resolution • Ensure that the cables are properly... hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive (see page 56) or from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to boot from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD. 56 Advanced Troubleshooting
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...you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to run (see page 58). NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer (see page 67) and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD 1 Insert the ResourceCD. 2 Shut down your computer. 2 When the... page 67). Then shut down and restart the computer (see page 67) and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to the devices specified in system setup. 3 When the...
...you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to run (see page 58). NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer (see page 67) and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD 1 Insert the ResourceCD. 2 Shut down your computer. 2 When the... page 67). Then shut down and restart the computer (see page 67) and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to the devices specified in system setup. 3 When the...
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... PC Restore. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . The restore process takes approximately 6-10...Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to the operating state it was in when you received your operating system. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. Advanced Troubleshooting 63 Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. During the boot...
... PC Restore. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . The restore process takes approximately 6-10...Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to the operating state it was in when you received your operating system. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. Advanced Troubleshooting 63 Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. During the boot...
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... any key to copy files and install the devices. Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save and close any open files and exit any key. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and... virus protection program, and other software. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to boot from CD message appears, press any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. NOTE: The time ...
... any key to copy files and install the devices. Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save and close any open files and exit any key. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and... virus protection program, and other software. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to boot from CD message appears, press any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. NOTE: The time ...
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... window, and click Next. 11 If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are unsure of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. 66 Advanced Troubleshooting The computer automatically restarts. screen ...the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? 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. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14...
... window, and click Next. 11 If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are unsure of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. 66 Advanced Troubleshooting The computer automatically restarts. screen ...the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? 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. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drives Your computer supports a combination of these devices: • Up to three hard drives • One floppy drive • Up to two CD or ... information on configuring devices for the cable select setting, the device attached to the last connector on the interface cable is the primary or the boot device (drive 0), and the device attached to a single IDE interface cable and configure them for the cable select setting. 88 Removing and Installing Parts When...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drives Your computer supports a combination of these devices: • Up to three hard drives • One floppy drive • Up to two CD or ... information on configuring devices for the cable select setting, the device attached to the last connector on the interface cable is the primary or the boot device (drive 0), and the device attached to a single IDE interface cable and configure them for the cable select setting. 88 Removing and Installing Parts When...
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... specified in this key combination causes a menu to On (default), Off, or On w/ PXE. You can set the SATA controller to boot from a network server. Set to press . Identifies and defines the SATA controller settings for hard drives. Enables or disables the onboard audio ...clock speed, and L2 cache. Enables or disables the onboard PS/2-compatible mouse controller. System System Info CPU Info Memory Info Date/Time Boot Sequence Drives Diskette Drive Drives 0 through 5 Drive Controller Onboard Devices NIC Controller Audio Controller USB Mouse Port Lists system information such as ...
... specified in this key combination causes a menu to On (default), Off, or On w/ PXE. You can set the SATA controller to boot from a network server. Set to press . Identifies and defines the SATA controller settings for hard drives. Enables or disables the onboard audio ...clock speed, and L2 cache. Enables or disables the onboard PS/2-compatible mouse controller. System System Info CPU Info Memory Info Date/Time Boot Sequence Drives Diskette Drive Drives 0 through 5 Drive Controller Onboard Devices NIC Controller Audio Controller USB Mouse Port Lists system information such as ...
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... events no longer power up time by pressing the right- or left-arrow key to using the boot sequence. The default setting is the default setting. On w/ Boot to NIC allows the computer to attempt to boot from Suspend. Power Management AC Recovery Determines what happens when AC power is restored to power...
... events no longer power up time by pressing the right- or left-arrow key to using the boot sequence. The default setting is the default setting. On w/ Boot to NIC allows the computer to attempt to boot from Suspend. Power Management AC Recovery Determines what happens when AC power is restored to power...
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... Drive - You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, but you want the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to boot from the floppy drive. Boot Sequence This feature allows you to specify...a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. Changing Boot Sequence for devices. The computer attempts to the boot menu. Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Numlock Key OS Install POST Hotkeys Keyboard Errors This option involves...
... Drive - You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, but you want the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to boot from the floppy drive. Boot Sequence This feature allows you to specify...a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. Changing Boot Sequence for devices. The computer attempts to the boot menu. Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Numlock Key OS Install POST Hotkeys Keyboard Errors This option involves...
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... menu option and press to restore it. 3 Press the up or down your computer (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. and down your current boot sequence in the upper-right corner of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark). 5 Press plus ... screen, press . To make sure that is bootable, check the device documentation. NOTE: To boot to be bootable. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. For example, if you are booting to wait until you see page 67) and try again. NOTE: Write down the list. ...
... menu option and press to restore it. 3 Press the up or down your computer (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. and down your current boot sequence in the upper-right corner of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark). 5 Press plus ... screen, press . To make sure that is bootable, check the device documentation. NOTE: To boot to be bootable. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. For example, if you are booting to wait until you see page 67) and try again. NOTE: Write down the list. ...
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Index A audio. See sound B badge color, 14 battery problems, 37 replacing, 113 BIOS, 119 boot sequence, 124 changing, 124-125 option settings, 124 booting to a USB device, 124 C cards installing PCI, 80 installing PCI Express, 84 PCI, 80 PCI Express, 83 PCI Express slots, 72 PCI slots, 72 removing ..., 72 TV-OUT, 71 USB, 70, 72 VGA, 72 video, 72 copying CDs and DVDs, 28 cover closing, 114 cover release latch, 71 opening, 73 D Dell contacting, 129 Dell Solution Center, 9 support policy, 127 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 56 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 53 Index 149
Index A audio. See sound B badge color, 14 battery problems, 37 replacing, 113 BIOS, 119 boot sequence, 124 changing, 124-125 option settings, 124 booting to a USB device, 124 C cards installing PCI, 80 installing PCI Express, 84 PCI, 80 PCI Express, 83 PCI Express slots, 72 PCI slots, 72 removing ..., 72 TV-OUT, 71 USB, 70, 72 VGA, 72 video, 72 copying CDs and DVDs, 28 cover closing, 114 cover release latch, 71 opening, 73 D Dell contacting, 129 Dell Solution Center, 9 support policy, 127 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 56 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 53 Index 149
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... system 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 connect... to computer, 15-16, 71 U USB 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,...
... system 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 connect... to computer, 15-16, 71 U USB 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,...