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... the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID...
... the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID...
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... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
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... MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Using...
... MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Using...
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HINT: The drivers for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media If this is detecting hardware in your computer. The drivers ...and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these...
HINT: The drivers for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media If this is detecting hardware in your computer. The drivers ...and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these...
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... also indicate why those programs are preventing your computer from shutting down successfully. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. When shutting down now, you may be preventing your computer. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 If...
... also indicate why those programs are preventing your computer from shutting down successfully. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. When shutting down now, you may be preventing your computer. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 If...
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... Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for real-time monitoring and control of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for computer performance to be required to detect problems. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information about ESA, see "System Setup...system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. NOTE: When using the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. monitors your system performance to accept an End User License Agreement.
... Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for real-time monitoring and control of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for computer performance to be required to detect problems. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information about ESA, see "System Setup...system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. NOTE: When using the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. monitors your system performance to accept an End User License Agreement.
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... can be used . Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. The data can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to define when and how profiles...
... can be used . Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. The data can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to define when and how profiles...
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To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to put your computer • Alarms - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power ...
To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to put your computer • Alarms - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power ...
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... (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. The computer may also use one of the following methods to exit hibernate. Hibernate Mode...
... (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. The computer may also use one of the following methods to exit hibernate. Hibernate Mode...
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... on how you want to complete the setup. 174 Accessing the Internet Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Windows® XP 1 Save and close any...
... on how you want to complete the setup. 174 Accessing the Internet Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Windows® XP 1 Save and close any...
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...video files from the device or alter your selection of files to your computer. • If Media Player has selected to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. If the storage capacity of the laptop media device is not large enough to handle the files you want to the laptop media... device. Setting up the Laptop Media Device the First Time When you must manually remove files from Media Library to manual sync. At this point, you connect a media device for the first time, Media Player selects the sync method that you copied ...
...video files from the device or alter your selection of files to your computer. • If Media Player has selected to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. If the storage capacity of the laptop media device is not large enough to handle the files you want to the laptop media... device. Setting up the Laptop Media Device the First Time When you must manually remove files from Media Library to manual sync. At this point, you connect a media device for the first time, Media Player selects the sync method that you copied ...
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... computer and the information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to attacks or other security risks. • Security-enabled - As a rule of thumb, you choose...
... computer and the information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to attacks or other security risks. • Security-enabled - As a rule of thumb, you choose...
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... need to diagnose and resolve problems on how to indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for...screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or in your Service Manual for information on your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve the...
... need to diagnose and resolve problems on how to indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for...screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or in your Service Manual for information on your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve the...
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... Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computer. power button The power button light located on the keyboard,...is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not receiving power. - Troubleshooting 273 NOTE...
... Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computer. power button The power button light located on the keyboard,...is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not receiving power. - Troubleshooting 273 NOTE...
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... Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - - Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with your computer). • If the ... - Multiple power strips connected to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off.
... Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - - Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with your computer). • If the ... - Multiple power strips connected to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off.
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...the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. ALERT! Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM ... meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. See the documentation shipped with your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for either the operating system or the...
...the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. ALERT! Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM ... meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. See the documentation shipped with your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for either the operating system or the...
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...CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. NOTE: This message concerning the ... date or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see ...
...CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. NOTE: This message concerning the ... date or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see ...
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...). For additional safety best practices information, see the instructions that the original drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. ...
...). For additional safety best practices information, see the instructions that the original drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. ...
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Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your network settings are correct and that the network cable is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 79. C H E C K T H E ...K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - If the link integrity light is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage...
Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your network settings are correct and that the network cable is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 79. C H E C K T H E ...K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - If the link integrity light is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage...
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...documentation shipped with your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). The computer is either turned off or is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be... any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N T E R F E R E N C E - NOTE: On ...
...documentation shipped with your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). The computer is either turned off or is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be... any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N T E R F E R E N C E - NOTE: On ...