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... Shadow Storage 78 Solid-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is 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...
... Shadow Storage 78 Solid-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is 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...
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...Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of ...Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local Area Networks (LAN 150 What You...
...Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of ...Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local Area Networks (LAN 150 What You...
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• Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International ...components, see "System Setup" on page 301. Finding Information 31 You may need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's current configuration, such as your computer. • Set or change user-selectable ...
• Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International ...components, see "System Setup" on page 301. Finding Information 31 You may need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's current configuration, such as your computer. • Set or change user-selectable ...
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... to the service on the Services tab, and click OK. • To disable a service, clear the check box next to the service on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it . Cleaning an Optical Mouse Clean the outside casing of the mouse with...
... to the service on the Services tab, and click OK. • To disable a service, clear the check box next to the service on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it . Cleaning an Optical Mouse Clean the outside casing of the mouse with...
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... /On=C: /Maxsize=[the maximum space you will allow for this storage area. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Solid-state is an electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry that is...
... /On=C: /Maxsize=[the maximum space you will allow for this storage area. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Solid-state is an electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry that is...
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...; Reinstall your media drive. Drives and Media 79 You may need to the state that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue...
...; Reinstall your media drive. Drives and Media 79 You may need to the state that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue...
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NOTE: In a RAID 1 configuration, the size of the smallest drive in the configuration. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the remaining drive. Drives and Media 85 If a drive failure occurs, read and write operations are directed to the size of the configuration is equal to the remaining drive.
NOTE: In a RAID 1 configuration, the size of the smallest drive in the configuration. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the remaining drive. Drives and Media 85 If a drive failure occurs, read and write operations are directed to the size of the configuration is equal to the remaining drive.
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Also, because data is duplicated on which to the other surviving drives. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives. If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to store ...
Also, because data is duplicated on which to the other surviving drives. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives. If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to store ...
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A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. If a drive failure occurs, ...
A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. If a drive failure occurs, ...
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... keep before continuing. 8 Under Free Disk Selection, click the check box next to the hard drive(s) you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include in the next step. Rebuilding a RAID Configuration (RAID 1 only) If one of the rebuild. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array...
... keep before continuing. 8 Under Free Disk Selection, click the check box next to the hard drive(s) you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include in the next step. Rebuilding a RAID Configuration (RAID 1 only) If one of the rebuild. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array...
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... (see the appropriate "Drives" section for creating a partition on the new RAID volume. NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that the new (non...
... (see the appropriate "Drives" section for creating a partition on the new RAID volume. NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that the new (non...
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... Mode, you have shut down any error messages that may be displayed after you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. Write down with active programs will reset when the power is turned ...will help you are started. This will be displayed. The words "Safe Mode" appear in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on . Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down ...Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com.
... Mode, you have shut down any error messages that may be displayed after you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. Write down with active programs will reset when the power is turned ...will help you are started. This will be displayed. The words "Safe Mode" appear in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on . Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down ...Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com.
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... Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode. 3 On the Restore and Manage Media tab, select the files and folders you used to replace existing files with the same name. 6 Click Start Restore. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Backup and Restore Center...
... Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode. 3 On the Restore and Manage Media tab, select the files and folders you used to replace existing files with the same name. 6 Click Start Restore. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Backup and Restore Center...
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Do not use a battery from other external cables from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your computer. Your battery will vary depending on disposing batteries. If you need to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is turned off the computer, ... may increase the risk of batteries with household waste. Replace the battery only with your laptop computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your Dell computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from...
Do not use a battery from other external cables from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your computer. Your battery will vary depending on disposing batteries. If you need to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is turned off the computer, ... may increase the risk of batteries with household waste. Replace the battery only with your laptop computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your Dell computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from...
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After hundreds of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, three of ...
After hundreds of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, three of ...
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.../composite; For more information about watching and recording TV on your TV tuner card. S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your computer. Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video;
.../composite; For more information about watching and recording TV on your TV tuner card. S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your computer. Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video;
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...are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with your operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. NOTICE: The Operating System...XP. Restoring Your Operating System 269 Using the Operating System Media Before you Begin If you installed the new device driver (see "Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver" on page 79). Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can ...
...are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with your operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. NOTICE: The Operating System...XP. Restoring Your Operating System 269 Using the Operating System Media Before you Begin If you installed the new device driver (see "Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver" on page 79). Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can ...
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...Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar products in known working by testing it with your ...If the power light is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - - Remove and then...
...Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar products in known working by testing it with your ...If the power light is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - - Remove and then...
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... lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on page 337 for assistance). System Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can use the status of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the documentation for your computer... system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Troubleshooting 275 FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of certain features. ALERT...
... lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on page 337 for assistance). System Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can use the status of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the documentation for your computer... system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Troubleshooting 275 FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of certain features. ALERT...
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... setup program and ensure that support multiple hard drives. See "Drive Problems" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP ...LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 281). M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I L U R E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308. R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - R E A D F A I L U R...
... setup program and ensure that support multiple hard drives. See "Drive Problems" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP ...LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 281). M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I L U R E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308. R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - R E A D F A I L U R...
