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... your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to... Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTE: For more information on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com.
... your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to... Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTE: For more information on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com.
Setup Guide
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NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. 3. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Press the battery health meter key on the function key row on . 2. In the Battery Life tab, select the Disable battery charging check box. Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 35
NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. 3. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Press the battery health meter key on the function key row on . 2. In the Battery Life tab, select the Disable battery charging check box. Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 35
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System Setup 1. Function Key First - In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the control 38 Press during POST (Power On ...function key. To use the multimedia controls, press the required key. You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or Windows Mobility Center. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. Press any function key to perform the...
System Setup 1. Function Key First - In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the control 38 Press during POST (Power On ...function key. To use the multimedia controls, press the required key. You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or Windows Mobility Center. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. Press any function key to perform the...
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...series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Using Support Tools" on page 64 or "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Possible system board failure - If you installed or ...your problem using the following guidelines, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com. Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure Display failure 57 BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your...
...series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Using Support Tools" on page 64 or "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Possible system board failure - If you installed or ...your problem using the following guidelines, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com. Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure Display failure 57 BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your...
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Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 62 and run Dell Diagnostics before you want to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Start Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 67 Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not...
Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 62 and run Dell Diagnostics before you want to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Start Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 67 Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not...
Service Manual
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Replacing the USB Board 88 20 TV Tuner Connector 91 Removing the TV Tuner Connector 91 Replacing the TV Tuner Connector 92 21 Heat Sink 95 Removing the Heat Sink 95 Replacing the Heat Sink 96 22 Processor Module 99 Removing the Processor Module 99 Replacing the Processor Module 101 23 System Board 103 Removing the System Board 103 Replacing the System Board 105 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 106 24 Speakers 109 Removing the Speakers 109 Replacing the Speakers 110 Contents 7
Replacing the USB Board 88 20 TV Tuner Connector 91 Removing the TV Tuner Connector 91 Replacing the TV Tuner Connector 92 21 Heat Sink 95 Removing the Heat Sink 95 Replacing the Heat Sink 96 22 Processor Module 99 Removing the Processor Module 99 Replacing the Processor Module 101 23 System Board 103 Removing the System Board 103 Replacing the System Board 105 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 106 24 Speakers 109 Removing the Speakers 109 Replacing the Speakers 110 Contents 7
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25 Flashing the BIOS 113 8 Contents
25 Flashing the BIOS 113 8 Contents
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.... Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 To...
.... Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 To...
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NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 16 Enter the service tag (see "Entering the Service Tag in damage to the computer... ensure that the main battery is plugged in and that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is installed properly. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press during POST to step 12 in "Replacing...14 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 106). Failure to do so may result in the BIOS" on page 14).
NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 16 Enter the service tag (see "Entering the Service Tag in damage to the computer... ensure that the main battery is plugged in and that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is installed properly. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press during POST to step 12 in "Replacing...14 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 106). Failure to do so may result in the BIOS" on page 14).
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If you have your desktop. 7 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file downloads to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on the computer. 2 Go to your computer's Service Tag...Family list. If you have selected a different model and want to step 4. The File Download window appears. 6 Click Save to download the latest BIOS file. The file icon appears on the screen. d Select the product model number in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed...
If you have your desktop. 7 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file downloads to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on the computer. 2 Go to your computer's Service Tag...Family list. If you have selected a different model and want to step 4. The File Download window appears. 6 Click Save to download the latest BIOS file. The file icon appears on the screen. d Select the product model number in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed...
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8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 114 Flashing the BIOS
8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 114 Flashing the BIOS