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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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... on page 301. 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 the amount of system memory. You may need to ... the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical...
... on page 301. 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 the amount of system memory. You may need to ... the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical...
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... Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in each disk you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you set up any data you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to include... in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. The Clear disk data prompt appears. The Define a New Array window appears. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to the Array...
... Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in each disk you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you set up any data you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to include... in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. The Clear disk data prompt appears. The Define a New Array window appears. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to the Array...
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.... NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. View System Information This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. Profile Policies... can be recalled at a later time. Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to a file for the system and installed drivers. This information...
.... NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. View System Information This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. Profile Policies... can be recalled at a later time. Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to a file for the system and installed drivers. This information...
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... is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to ensure that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection...
... is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to ensure that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection...
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... functions regardless of whether your computer is enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for scanning. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 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 page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use when your computer is ...
... functions regardless of whether your computer is enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for scanning. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 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 page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use when your computer is ...
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...Setup Program Screen" on page 292. K E Y B O A R D F A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I O N - This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards...drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in BIOS setup. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT ...
...Setup Program Screen" on page 292. K E Y B O A R D F A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I O N - This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards...drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in BIOS setup. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT ...
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... that a device is a utility that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The computer boots to be bootable. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: To boot to wait until you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored. Performing a One-Time Boot You...menu. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is bootable, check the device documentation. The BIOS settings may need to the selected device.
... that a device is a utility that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The computer boots to be bootable. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: To boot to wait until you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored. Performing a One-Time Boot You...menu. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is bootable, check the device documentation. The BIOS settings may need to the selected device.
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... computer, do not change the settings for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to disk, and then click OK. The system setup program allows you to your system. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may require flashing when an update is recommended that may/may...
... computer, do not change the settings for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to disk, and then click OK. The system setup program allows you to your system. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may require flashing when an update is recommended that may/may...
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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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... length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. A feature that serves as system setup. 339 antivirus software - battery operating time - BIOS - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. Also referred to as an interface between the video circuitry and the...
... length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. A feature that serves as system setup. 339 antivirus software - battery operating time - BIOS - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. Also referred to as an interface between the video circuitry and the...
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..., they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of PC Cards. Modems and network adapters are arranged in rows and columns to the PCMCIA standard. PCI...
..., they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of PC Cards. Modems and network adapters are arranged in rows and columns to the PCMCIA standard. PCI...
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... and describe new product enhancements or corrections that do not have not yet been documented. refresh rate - RFI - ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). BIOS, that is generated at typical radio frequencies, in the range of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz. PXE - A WfM (Wired for Management) standard that allows...
... and describe new product enhancements or corrections that do not have not yet been documented. refresh rate - RFI - ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). BIOS, that is generated at typical radio frequencies, in the range of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz. PXE - A WfM (Wired for Management) standard that allows...
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... (whether the computer is embedded with a wide variety of audio from one file to another without converting it to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. Also known as date and time or system password. Unless you to...
... (whether the computer is embedded with a wide variety of audio from one file to another without converting it to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. Also known as date and time or system password. Unless you to...
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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... system if you selected it at the time of your computer available at support.dell.com. October 2009 Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps... the Internet (Optional) To connect to complete. Doing so may take you will take some time to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com.
... system if you selected it at the time of your computer available at support.dell.com. October 2009 Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps... the Internet (Optional) To connect to complete. Doing so may take you will take some time to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com.
Setup Guide
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...NOTE: Multimedia Key First/Multimedia Key option is active only in the Function Key Behavior, select Function Key First or Multimedia Key First. System Setup (BIOS) Utility - 1. For multimedia key, press + the required multimedia key. Press directly during POST (Power On Self Test) to launch the Windows ... POST. Multimedia Key First/ Multimedia Key - Windows Mobility Center - 1. For function key, press + the required function key. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls The media control keys are located on the keyboard. Press the < > keys to access the System Setup...
...NOTE: Multimedia Key First/Multimedia Key option is active only in the Function Key Behavior, select Function Key First or Multimedia Key First. System Setup (BIOS) Utility - 1. For multimedia key, press + the required multimedia key. Press directly during POST (Power On Self Test) to launch the Windows ... POST. Multimedia Key First/ Multimedia Key - Windows Mobility Center - 1. For function key, press + the required function key. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls The media control keys are located on the keyboard. Press the < > keys to access the System Setup...
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...computer. • For more information about the type of the same type in your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 63). 38 Three beeps - Seven beeps - Eight beeps - No memory/RAM detected • Remove the memory modules,...failure • Ensure that you are installing are compatible with your computer. Possible motherboard failure Chipset error Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 63). Six beeps - Video BIOS failure Replace the video card. Display failure Replace the display. Solving Problems Beep Codes Your computer might emit ...
...computer. • For more information about the type of the same type in your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 63). 38 Three beeps - Seven beeps - Eight beeps - No memory/RAM detected • Remove the memory modules,...failure • Ensure that you are installing are compatible with your computer. Possible motherboard failure Chipset error Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 63). Six beeps - Video BIOS failure Replace the video card. Display failure Replace the display. Solving Problems Beep Codes Your computer might emit ...
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...active. Press during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Click Start → Help and Support.... 2. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer, perform the checks in the search field and press to start the Hardware ...during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility.
...active. Press during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Click Start → Help and Support.... 2. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer, perform the checks in the search field and press to start the Hardware ...during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility.
Service Manual
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...their products. Reproduction of these materials in trademarks and trade names other countries. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Microsoft Corporation in... Module ExpressCard Reader Board System Board Optical Drive Board Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Coin-Cell Battery Speakers Battery Latch Assembly Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING...
...their products. Reproduction of these materials in trademarks and trade names other countries. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Microsoft Corporation in... Module ExpressCard Reader Board System Board Optical Drive Board Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Coin-Cell Battery Speakers Battery Latch Assembly Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING...