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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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... : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support... the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as ...
... : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support... the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as ...
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2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to include in the next step. NOTICE: You lose all data ... then 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. Drives and Media 89
2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to include in the next step. NOTICE: You lose all data ... then 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. Drives and Media 89
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Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) You may cause system ...
Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) You may cause system ...
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... saved to the hard drive may result in the power flow to your computer. 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...
... saved to the hard drive may result in the power flow to your computer. 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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...scan for using the wireless switch or button. 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 157). To scan for a wireless... networks in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is shipped to you, you can use when your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307...
...scan for using the wireless switch or button. 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 157). To scan for a wireless... networks in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is shipped to you, you can use when your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307...
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... M O R Y - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "System Setup" on the system board might be enabled or... disabled in BIOS setup. N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 ...
... M O R Y - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "System Setup" on the system board might be enabled or... disabled in BIOS setup. N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 ...
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...USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to boot and press . Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the... your computer and try again. 4 The Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to be bootable. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The BIOS settings may need to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup
...USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to boot and press . Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the... your computer and try again. 4 The Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to be bootable. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The BIOS settings may need to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup
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...See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for more information. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 ... as date and time or system password. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on page 307 for 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...
...See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for more information. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 ... as date and time or system password. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on page 307 for 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...
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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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... Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. BIOS - basic input/output system - Also referred to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. ACPI - B battery life span - The length of...
... Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. BIOS - basic input/output system - Also referred to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. ACPI - B battery life span - The length of...
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... options that is expressed as part of pixels up and down. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives...
... options that is expressed as part of pixels up and down. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives...
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BIOS, that perform basic tests on a monitor. Sometimes the processor is lost when you can be seen by a printer or displayed on the major computer components, ...
BIOS, that perform basic tests on a monitor. Sometimes the processor is lost when you can be seen by a printer or displayed on the major computer components, ...
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...-extended graphics array plus - A video standard for video cards and controllers that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Unless you to save energy. T TAPI - telephony application programming interface - A power management mode...
...-extended graphics array plus - A video standard for video cards and controllers that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Unless you to save energy. T TAPI - telephony application programming interface - A power management mode...
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...screen. 13 NOTE: It is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up the Operating System Your computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Doing ...up Microsoft® Windows® for your computer unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. These steps are mandatory ...
...screen. 13 NOTE: It is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up the Operating System Your computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Doing ...up Microsoft® Windows® for your computer unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. These steps are mandatory ...
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...Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure 29 Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 36 or "Contacting Dell" on page 57). If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is... beep code, identifies a problem. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 57. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board ...
...Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure 29 Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 36 or "Contacting Dell" on page 57). If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is... beep code, identifies a problem. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 57. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board ...
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...configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Computer Model Studio XPS™ 7100 Processor Types AMD Phenom™ II AMD Athlon™ II Computer Information System chipset AMD RS785 + SB710 RAID support RAID 0 (...striping) RAID 1 (mirroring) Data bus width 16 bits DRAM bus width 64 bits BIOS chip (NVRAM) 8 MB 60 Specifications This section provides ...
...configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Computer Model Studio XPS™ 7100 Processor Types AMD Phenom™ II AMD Athlon™ II Computer Information System chipset AMD RS785 + SB710 RAID support RAID 0 (...striping) RAID 1 (mirroring) Data bus width 16 bits DRAM bus width 64 bits BIOS chip (NVRAM) 8 MB 60 Specifications This section provides ...