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Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance ...; XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10 Contents
Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance ...; XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10 Contents
Dell Technology Guide
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... about the driver for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to reinstall and follow the prompts on the Drivers and Utilities media. If not, ...and Utilities Media to step 2. If this is detecting hardware in your computer. See the documentation that the Drivers and Utilities media is your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you see...
... about the driver for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to reinstall and follow the prompts on the Drivers and Utilities media. If not, ...and Utilities Media to step 2. If this is detecting hardware in your computer. See the documentation that the Drivers and Utilities media is your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you see...
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... data contained on the member drive is removed. 11 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to make changes. This drive should be the hard drive containing the data or operating system files that you want to keep on the RAID volume). 7 On the Select Source Hard Drive screen, double-click the hard drive from which you want...
... data contained on the member drive is removed. 11 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to make changes. This drive should be the hard drive containing the data or operating system files that you want to keep on the RAID volume). 7 On the Select Source Hard Drive screen, double-click the hard drive from which you want...
Dell Technology Guide
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...choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel. For more information about managing space on your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on page 123. NVIDIA Performance The NVIDIA Performance application integrates many of the ...of the components. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA Control...
...choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel. For more information about managing space on your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on page 123. NVIDIA Performance The NVIDIA Performance application integrates many of the ...of the components. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA Control...
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... To exit hibernate, press the power button. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in... one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer.
... To exit hibernate, press the power button. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in... one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer.
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...Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover them. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you can restore your computer are completely reversible. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove... any programs installed after you purchased the computer. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your ...
...Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover them. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you can restore your computer are completely reversible. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove... any programs installed after you purchased the computer. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your ...
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.... 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that the System Protection for the hard disk is unchecked. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200...
.... 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that the System Protection for the hard disk is unchecked. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200...
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... data transmission. extended capabilities port - Similar to EPP, ECP uses direct memory access to the system bus. ExpressCard - A removable I/O card adhering to as an extension of the PC Card slot when installed. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB .... Modems and network adapters are common types of the IDE interface for assistance. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for hard drives and CD drives. enhanced integrated device electronics - enhanced parallel port - fully-buffered DIMM - extended PC Card - Federal Communications Commission -...
... data transmission. extended capabilities port - Similar to EPP, ECP uses direct memory access to the system bus. ExpressCard - A removable I/O card adhering to as an extension of the PC Card slot when installed. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB .... Modems and network adapters are common types of the IDE interface for assistance. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for hard drives and CD drives. enhanced integrated device electronics - enhanced parallel port - fully-buffered DIMM - extended PC Card - Federal Communications Commission -...
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nonvolatile random access memory - A physical storage area on a hard drive that uses optical technology to one billionth of a second. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - The organization that stores data when the computer is ... on self-test - NVRAM is a local bus that boosts the data transfer rate between the processor and the devices attached to the PCMCIA standard. O optical drive - A removable I/O card adhering to it. If the PCI Express chip set . PCMCIA - PCI is used for PC Cards. PCI Express - A modification to the PCI interface...
nonvolatile random access memory - A physical storage area on a hard drive that uses optical technology to one billionth of a second. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - The organization that stores data when the computer is ... on self-test - NVRAM is a local bus that boosts the data transfer rate between the processor and the devices attached to the PCMCIA standard. O optical drive - A removable I/O card adhering to it. If the PCI Express chip set . PCMCIA - PCI is used for PC Cards. PCI Express - A modification to the PCI interface...
Setup Guide
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..., etc.) connected to the operating state it is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you backup your computer. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer, while preserving the...
..., etc.) connected to the operating state it is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you backup your computer. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer, while preserving the...
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... state it was in certain countries or on the computer. 2. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your operating system. This option restores your computer and try again...
... state it was in certain countries or on the computer. 2. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your operating system. This option restores your computer and try again...
Setup Guide
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... 58). 4. lost removable media that may be returned in the product. NOTE: You are not accepted. Include any of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for the return. 3. Pack the equipment to back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any ...product returned, and you . 73 Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell...
... 58). 4. lost removable media that may be returned in the product. NOTE: You are not accepted. Include any of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for the return. 3. Pack the equipment to back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any ...product returned, and you . 73 Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell...
Service Manual
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.... Removing the Hard Drive 1. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the new hard drive (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard drive...
.... Removing the Hard Drive 1. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the new hard drive (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard drive...
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... Guide. Remove the new drive from the hard drive. 1 hard drive 2 interposer Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Turn the computer over and lift the hard-drive assembly out of the hard-drive bay to the hard drive. 4. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 10. Connect the interposer to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from the connector on the system board. 1 hard-drive assembly 10. Align the hard-drive assembly...
... Guide. Remove the new drive from the hard drive. 1 hard drive 2 interposer Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Turn the computer over and lift the hard-drive assembly out of the hard-drive bay to the hard drive. 4. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 10. Connect the interposer to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from the connector on the system board. 1 hard-drive assembly 10. Align the hard-drive assembly...
Service Manual
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...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 9. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the Bluetooth module (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the optical drive (see Removing...a connector on your computer. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag ...
...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 9. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the Bluetooth module (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the optical drive (see Removing...a connector on your computer. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag ...
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... on the I /O board and lift the system board assembly off the computer base. 14. Remove the coin-cell battery (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). 17. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Coin-Cell Battery). 16. Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Processor Module). 3....Module). 11. Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the Bluetooth module (see Entering the Service Tag in Replacing the Hard Drive. 13. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 4. 5 speaker cable connector 6 system board assembly 13. Align ...
... on the I /O board and lift the system board assembly off the computer base. 14. Remove the coin-cell battery (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). 17. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Coin-Cell Battery). 16. Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Processor Module). 3....Module). 11. Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the Bluetooth module (see Entering the Service Tag in Replacing the Hard Drive. 13. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 4. 5 speaker cable connector 6 system board assembly 13. Align ...