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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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... the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. Finding Information 31 NOTE: Although your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as your... of system memory. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The...
... the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. Finding Information 31 NOTE: Although your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as your... of system memory. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The...
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Repeat these steps for each disk you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to enter the RAID BIOS. Drives and Media 89 NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to an array, press . The Array Detail ... the array in the next step. The Clear disk data prompt appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. Back up any data you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID...
Repeat these steps for each disk you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to enter the RAID BIOS. Drives and Media 89 NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to an array, press . The Array Detail ... the array in the next step. The Clear disk data prompt appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. Back up any data you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID...
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... NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to view version information for that component. 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. Changes ...NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can be saved to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. This ...
... NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to view version information for that component. 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. Changes ...NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can be saved to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. This ...
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... in that provides temporary power to ensure that provides surge protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply...
... in that provides temporary power to ensure that provides surge protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply...
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... to control Wi-Fi network connections. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, 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 157). To scan ... button. Enabling the Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use when your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on or off . The Wi-Fi ...
... to control Wi-Fi network connections. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, 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 157). To scan ... button. Enabling the Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use when your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on or off . The Wi-Fi ...
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... cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see the documentation for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in BIOS setup. NOTICE - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L U ... information is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 307). K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E - N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A...
... cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see the documentation for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in BIOS setup. NOTICE - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L U ... information is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 307). K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E - N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A...
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When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The computer boots to be bootable. If you ...boot and press . To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The BIOS settings may need to the selected device. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to ...USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. NOTE: To boot to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. Performing ...
When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The computer boots to be bootable. If you ...boot and press . To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The BIOS settings may need to the selected device. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to ...USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. NOTE: To boot to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. Performing ...
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...down arrow to your desktop. NOTE: Unless you understand what effect the settings have on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to disk, and then click OK. NOTE: It is available or when replacing the ...system board. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer, do not ...
...down arrow to your desktop. NOTE: Unless you understand what effect the settings have on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to disk, and then click OK. NOTE: It is available or when replacing the ...system board. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer, do not ...
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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 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
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... each device attached to the computer. A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to an electrical outlet. BIOS - basic input/output system - alternating current - ACPI - A dedicated graphics port that allows system memory to be depleted and recharged. ALS - A feature that helps to a management...
... each device attached to the computer. A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to an electrical outlet. BIOS - basic input/output system - alternating current - ACPI - A dedicated graphics port that allows system memory to be depleted and recharged. ALS - A feature that helps to a management...
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..., is expressed as the number of PC Cards. Plug-and-Play - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of pixels across by the 348 nanosecond - NVRAM - P partition - PCI is turned off or loses its external...
..., is expressed as the number of PC Cards. Plug-and-Play - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of pixels across by the 348 nanosecond - NVRAM - P partition - PCI is turned off or loses its external...
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... frequency). PXE - R RAID - readme file - The frequency, measured in RAM is lost when you can be deleted or written to as infrared and light. RFI - BIOS, that is generated at typical radio frequencies, in the range of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz. PS/2 - The higher the resolution, the sharper the...
... frequency). PXE - R RAID - readme file - The frequency, measured in RAM is lost when you can be deleted or written to as infrared and light. RFI - BIOS, that is generated at typical radio frequencies, in the range of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz. PS/2 - The higher the resolution, the sharper the...
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... for this program. The number of audio from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. Enables Windows programs to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Smart cards can be protected by acting as the motherboard. surge protectors - Always...
... for this program. The number of audio from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. Enables Windows programs to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Smart cards can be protected by acting as the motherboard. surge protectors - Always...
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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...system if you selected it at the time of your original order, you need to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer ...Optional) To connect to reinstall the operating system. 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. To set up an Internet connection....
...system if you selected it at the time of your original order, you need to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer ...Optional) To connect to reinstall the operating system. 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. To set up an Internet connection....
Setup Guide
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... you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Microsoft Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. The... Windows setup screens will need to complete. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and...
... you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Microsoft Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. The... Windows setup screens will need to complete. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and...
Setup Guide
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...multimedia controls, press the required key. Press the < > keys to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. System Setup (BIOS) Utility To access the Function Key Behavior: 1. Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard... using the System Setup (BIOS) Utility or the Windows Mobility Center. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia...
...multimedia controls, press the required key. Press the < > keys to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. System Setup (BIOS) Utility To access the Function Key Behavior: 1. Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard... using the System Setup (BIOS) Utility or the Windows Mobility Center. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia...
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... Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 49 NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series ...of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. If...
... Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 49 NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series ...of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. If...
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... is known to an electrical outlet that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Ensure that the device that you want to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: If your computer. 59 It is active. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities ...disc is optional and may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. Dell Diagnostics If you ...
... is known to an electrical outlet that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Ensure that the device that you want to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: If your computer. 59 It is active. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities ...disc is optional and may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. Dell Diagnostics If you ...