Dell Vostro A180 Support Question
Dell Vostro A180 Support Question
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Question posted by nasircsprojects on June 1st, 2011
Have A Problem While Using The Dell Vostro A180 Since I Softwares Like Visual S
i have a problem while using the Dell Vostro A180 since i have purchased it. Problem is that it does not install some softwares like visual studio, Sql Server, MS office etc
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 19
... on the Host Computer . . . . 261 Installing Remote Desktop Client Software 262 Calling From a Remote Location 262
19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265
Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267
Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267
Windows...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 79
... is the Source of the Driver
If a problem occurs on your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click
Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback.
1 Click Start and...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 163
... Vista and Windows XP operating systems incorporate a firewall.
Install the latest version of spyware software sending information through your broadband Internet connection. A firewall helps... computers on the router, use your network, change the network name and administrator password to unique values using the router configuration software, and change the administrator password...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 164
... because the encryption key changes dynamically. When setting up encryption.
The most common types of your router's configuration software.
164
Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) To set to unique values using the router configuration software, and change the network name and administrator password to default values by the router manufacturer. Set up your...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 265
...purchased the computer. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files.
However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive.
Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed... Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 267
... system problem. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points.
regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is enabled:
Windows Vista
1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System.
2 In the left pane, click System Protection.
3 Click the System Protection tab.
Use Dell Factory...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 272
Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. This light can also be resolved.
Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems.
See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. These lights start and turn off or light in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems.
See your Service Manual...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 332
... page 333 for information on availability.
4 Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at or near the computer so that allows a Dell service and support associate to provide fast, accurate answers. Dell Support Service
NOTE: Some of the following services are not always available in all under your problem and repair it all countries.
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 1
Dell™ Vostro™ A100/A180 Setup and
Quick Reference Guide
This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com. For more
information about your computer.
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
Contents
About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 8 Back Panel Connectors 9 Vostro A100 9 Vostro A180 10
Setting Up Your Computer . . . . 11 Quick Setup 11 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 14
Contents
Connecting to the Internet . . . . . 15 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 16
Transferring Information to a New Computer 17
Microsoft&#...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 4
... Software and Hardware Problems 42 Dell Diagnostics 42
Troubleshooting Tips 45 Power Problems 45 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software Problems 47 Dell Technical Update Service . . . 49
Reinstalling Software 51
Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 51
Restoring Your Operating System 54
Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore 54 Using Dell...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
About Your Computer
Back View
1 2 3
4
5
8
1 power connector
2 voltage selector switch (optional)
3 power supply light 4 back-panel connectors
5 expansion card slots 6 padlock ring
NOTE: The serial and parallel connectors are available only in Vostro™ A180.
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Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 10
About Your Computer
Vostro A180
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2 10
9
8
7
3 4 5
6
10
1 mouse connector
2 parallel connector
3 network activity light 4 network adapter connector
5 link-integrity light
6 line-in connector
7 front line-out connector
8 microphone connector
9 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 10 VGA video connector
11 serial connector
12 keyboard connector
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
...-Core processor Intel Celeron processor
512 KB for Intel Atom, Intel Celeron Dual-Core, and Intel Celeron processors 1 MB for Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor
Vostro A100 Intel 945GC and ICH7 seven
Vostro A180 Intel G31 and ICH7 seven
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Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
... network interface capable integrated network interface capable
of 10/100 communication
of 10/100 communication
Memory
Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory
Vostro A100 533 MHz one 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB 512 MB 2 GB
Vostro A180 667/800 MHz two 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB 512 MB 4 GB
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Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 28
... for important voltage setting information)
200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.5 A 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 7 A/3.5 A
Coin-cell battery
3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell
NOTE: Vostro A180 can support discrete graphic cards up to 25W or additional peripherals up to 25W. Specifications
Power
DC power supply:
Wattage
180 W
Maximum heat dissipation (MHD...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 54
Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. However, using the Operating System media also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for driver software.
6 Click Browse and browse to the location to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 56
... name field, then click OK.
56 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. Reinstalling Software
Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore
NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 57
... before you need to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Microsoft Windows System Restore to return your configuration, you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore.
7 On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next. The...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 63
... "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 68.
NOTE: Call Dell Support from all countries. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all electrical outlets.
If
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Getting Help
4 Use Dell's extensive suite of Dell Support online.
5 If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, see "Contacting Dell" on page 69. Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance...
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