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Service Manual - Page 23
... your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. If the message appears stating that memory size has changed, press to continue.
7 Log on to your computer. 8 Right-click the My Computer icon on your Microsoft® Windows®
desktop and click Properties. 9 Click the General tab. 10 To verify that the memory is installed correctly...
Service Manual - Page 27
.... 7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 16). 8 Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 9 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 10 To complete the removal procedure, see "Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card" on page 30.
Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards
1 Follow the...
Service Manual - Page 30
...Setup" on page 69).
2 Go to Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Enabled.
3 Connect the external audio devices to the computer's back panel connectors.
1 Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 69).
2 Go to Onboard LAN Controller and then change the setting to Enabled.
3 Connect the network cable to the integrated network connector.
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PCI and PCI Express Cards
Service Manual - Page 33
..." on page 16). 10 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11 See the documentation that came with the hard drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 12 Check the System Setup for drive configuration changes (see "Entering System Setup" on page 69).
Removing a Media Card Reader
1 Follow the procedures in "Before...
Service Manual - Page 76
... outlets, and turn them on.
Flashing the BIOS
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board.
1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support
website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Drivers & Downloads→Select Model. 4 Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list.
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System Setup
Service Manual - Page 77
... Click Save to save the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your desktop.
11 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file.
12 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the procedures on the screen.
System Setup
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Setup Guide - Page 15
... including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection.
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may render your computer unusable. You will need to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: It is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at support.dell.com.
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Setup Guide - Page 26
... optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs and DVDs.
You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as digital cameras and cell phones. Optional software applications enable you to organize and create music and video files that can be recorded to a disc, saved on portable products such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices...
Setup Guide - Page 27
... area of the desktop.
2. Click Personalize, to open the Change the visuals and sounds on your computer window and learn more about your customization options.
Customizing Your Energy Settings
You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on your computer. The Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your Dell computer provides the following options...
Setup Guide - Page 36
... program that is no longer responding
4. Click End Task.
If a program crashes repeatedly - Check the software documentation. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on CD.
If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears -
CAUTION: You might lose data if you are...
Setup Guide - Page 37
... .
2. In the search box, type Use an older program with this version of Windows and press .
3. Follow the instructions on the Program Compatibility wizard.
If you have other software problems -
• Back up your files immediately.
• Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs.
• Save and close any open files or...
Setup Guide - Page 49
... the hard drive. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on. If possible, back up all data before using Factory Image Restore.
1. Turn on the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window.
2. Select Repair Your Computer.
3. The System Recovery Options window appears...
Setup Guide - Page 50
..., the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer.
To reinstall Windows, you need the following items:
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• Dell Operating System disc
• Dell Drivers and Utilities disc
NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to load any required drivers. Depending on...
Setup Guide - Page 51
... you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software.
1. Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
2. Insert the Operating System disc.
3. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears.
4. Restart the computer.
5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
Restoring Your Operating System
NOTE...
Setup Guide - Page 58
... memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part
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See:
the Operating System disc
the back of your computer
the Drivers and Utilities disc
NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com.
the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com
the Service Manual...
Setup Guide - Page 59
... must use the Service Tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support
the top of your computer
find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help
the Dell Support website at support.dell.com
check on your order status for new purchases
find solutions and answers to common questions
locate information for last-minute updates about technical...
Setup Guide - Page 60
Basic Specifications
System Model
Dimension 2010
This section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → ...
Setup Guide - Page 70
... of the volume control as well as the equalizer to settings other than the center position may increase the earphones or headphones output voltage, and therefore the sound pressure level.
The use of factors influencing the earphones or headphones output other than those specified by the manufacturer (e.g. operating system, equalizer software, firmware, driver, etc.) may...
Setup Guide - Page 78
... (disks, written materials, and packaging) and delete any preloaded or embedded Software.
You may use one copy of the Software on only one computer at a time. If you have multiple licenses for the Software, you may use as many copies at any time as you have licenses. "Use" means loading the Software in temporary memory or permanent storage on the computer. Installation on a network...
Setup Guide - Page 79
... the Dell product if you retain no copies and the recipient agrees to the terms hereof. Any transfer must include the most recent update and all prior versions. You may not reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble, modify or create derivative works of the Software. If the package accompanying your computer contains compact discs, 3.5" and/or 5.25" disks...