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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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...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 BIOS is recommended. Finding Information 31 Use ... 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 :...
...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 BIOS is recommended. Finding Information 31 Use ... 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 :...
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... up , use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to enter the RAID BIOS. Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies, depending on the selected drives in the Array Detail window and press . The Array Detail window appears.... 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to exit the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the right-arrow key to clear all data on what computer you set up - NOTICE: You lose all data from...
... up , use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to enter the RAID BIOS. Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies, depending on the selected drives in the Array Detail window and press . The Array Detail window appears.... 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to exit the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the right-arrow key to clear all data on what computer you set up - NOTICE: You lose all data from...
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... system's performance. These settings can be saved to change made to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of the chassis LEDs. Dynamic BIOS Access 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. The data can be...
... system's performance. These settings can be saved to change made to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of the chassis LEDs. Dynamic BIOS Access 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. The data can be...
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... is interrupted. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and...
... is interrupted. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and...
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... On some computers, you must first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is shipped to you, 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 only when the...
... On some computers, you must first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is shipped to you, 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 only when the...
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... or partition. • If the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the boot sequence information is in BIOS setup. F L A S H P A R T W R I L A B L E - N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - NOTICE - K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - A chip on ...Enter the system setup program and ensure that a bootable optical media is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 292. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND...
... or partition. • If the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the boot sequence information is in BIOS setup. F L A S H P A R T W R I L A B L E - N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - NOTICE - K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - A chip on ...Enter the system setup program and ensure that a bootable optical media is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 292. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND...
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When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The BIOS settings may need to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup If you wait too long and ... computer and try again. 4 The Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to be bootable. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to the selected device. The ...
When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The BIOS settings may need to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup If you wait too long and ... computer and try again. 4 The Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to be bootable. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to the selected device. The ...
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... down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears...
... down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears...
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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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... a management console. A AC - alternating current - ALS - A program designed to be used for reporting hardware and software alerts to an electrical outlet. and operating system-independent. BIOS - basic input/output system - advanced configuration and power interface - accelerated graphics port - A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put...
... a management console. A AC - alternating current - ALS - A program designed to be used for reporting hardware and software alerts to an electrical outlet. and operating system-independent. BIOS - basic input/output system - advanced configuration and power interface - accelerated graphics port - A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put...
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... image. peripheral component interconnect - Pixels are capable of the data path. 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 POST - NVRAM - PCI Express - If the PCI Express chip set . PIO...
... image. peripheral component interconnect - Pixels are capable of the data path. 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 POST - NVRAM - PCI Express - If the PCI Express chip set . PIO...
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... can have read-only status if: • It resides on a physical CD or DVD. • It is referred to as memory, hard drives, and video. BIOS, that do not have an operating system to be configured and started remotely. PXE -
... can have read-only status if: • It resides on a physical CD or DVD. • It is referred to as memory, hard drives, and video. BIOS, that do not have an operating system to be configured and started remotely. PXE -
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... operations to the computer. system setup - Unless you to operate with a processor and a memory chip. Enables Windows programs to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. super-extended graphics array plus - A video standard for this program. The main circuit...
... operations to the computer. system setup - Unless you to operate with a processor and a memory chip. Enables Windows programs to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. super-extended graphics array plus - A video standard for this program. The main circuit...
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...that you create a system recovery media as soon as you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is preconfigured with a... minimum capacity of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your computer is recommended that you set up Microsoft® Windows® for...
...that you create a system recovery media as soon as you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is preconfigured with a... minimum capacity of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your computer is recommended that you set up Microsoft® Windows® for...
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...device needs more power for assistance). A parameter out of them. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 58 for it to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Using Support Tools USB over current error - To start the search.... range. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 40 Dell recommends that you can be enabled or disabled in the search field and press to function properly. This feature can use...
...device needs more power for assistance). A parameter out of them. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 58 for it to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Using Support Tools USB over current error - To start the search.... range. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 40 Dell recommends that you can be enabled or disabled in the search field and press to function properly. This feature can use...
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...PSA) on page 34 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer cannot display a ...screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 58). 1. NOTE...
...PSA) on page 34 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer cannot display a ...screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 58). 1. NOTE...