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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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...system memory. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as your password. • Verify information about accessing ...: • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical...
...system memory. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as your password. • Verify information about accessing ...: • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical...
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... use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up any data you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in each disk you set up, use the arrow keys to an array... the Free Disks field to select Striping. The Array Detail window appears. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the right-arrow key to exit the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to...
... use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up any data you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in each disk you set up, use the arrow keys to an array... the Free Disks field to select Striping. The Array Detail window appears. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the right-arrow key to exit the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to...
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...View System Information This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can customize the color and intensity of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to change made to monitor, track and ... through this interface. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as technical support scenarios. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security...
...View System Information This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can customize the color and intensity of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to change made to monitor, track and ... through this interface. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as technical support scenarios. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security...
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An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. One battery is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to ensure that they continuously ...
An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. One battery is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to ensure that they continuously ...
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You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on or off . Follow the instructions in ...Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer is shipped to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. NOTE: The light turns on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to scan for wireless networks in your...
You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on or off . Follow the instructions in ...Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer is shipped to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. NOTE: The light turns on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to scan for wireless networks in your...
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... E T U P P R O G R A M - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system ...BIOS setup. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. ERROR 8602 - N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I N T E R R U P T - Contact Dell...
... E T U P P R O G R A M - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system ...BIOS setup. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. ERROR 8602 - N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I N T E R R U P T - Contact Dell...
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... device must be updated for the current boot only). Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is bootable, check the device documentation. The computer boots to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, ...be bootable. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again....operating system logo appears, continue to the selected device. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
... device must be updated for the current boot only). Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is bootable, check the device documentation. The computer boots to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, ...be bootable. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again....operating system logo appears, continue to the selected device. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
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..., I Accept this Agreement. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to your desktop. NOTE: Unless you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to disk, and then click OK. NOTE: It is recommended...
..., I Accept this Agreement. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to your desktop. NOTE: Unless you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to disk, and then click OK. NOTE: It is recommended...
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7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup
7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup
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AGP - accelerated graphics port - ambient light sensor - A program designed to control display brightness. The length of time (minutes or hours) that powers your particular computer. BIOS - alternating current - AHCI - ALS - A feature that allows system memory to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. ASF is able to ...
AGP - accelerated graphics port - ambient light sensor - A program designed to control display brightness. The length of time (minutes or hours) that powers your particular computer. BIOS - alternating current - AHCI - ALS - A feature that allows system memory to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. ASF is able to ...
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...Card International Association - Plug-and-Play - POST - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of the computer to the PCMCIA standard. O optical drive - programmed input/output - The ...or DVD+RWs. ns - power-on a display screen. A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is assigned to it. nanosecond - PC Card - PIO - A physical storage area on a hard drive that you can contain multiple logical drives. A measure of time that establishes standards...
...Card International Association - Plug-and-Play - POST - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of the computer to the PCMCIA standard. O optical drive - programmed input/output - The ...or DVD+RWs. ns - power-on a display screen. A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is assigned to it. nanosecond - PC Card - PIO - A physical storage area on a hard drive that you can contain multiple logical drives. A measure of time that establishes standards...
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... clarity of an image produced by the human eye. Memory that stores data and programs that cannot be seen by a printer or displayed on a monitor. BIOS, that perform basic tests on the major computer components, such as infrared and light. processor - Sometimes the processor is located on a network in the range...
... clarity of an image produced by the human eye. Memory that stores data and programs that cannot be seen by a printer or displayed on a monitor. BIOS, that perform basic tests on the major computer components, such as infrared and light. processor - Sometimes the processor is located on a network in the range...
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... programs to and from the network connector during an electrical storm, from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. standby mode - A card that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to configure user-selectable options in your computer. SXGA...
... programs to and from the network connector during an electrical storm, from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. standby mode - A card that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to configure user-selectable options in your computer. SXGA...