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Dell Precision M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual - Page 19
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Flashing the BIOS
Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive
If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with the new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS-update program CD, flash the BIOS from the hard drive.
Flashing the BIOS From a CD
1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged...
Dell Precision M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual - Page 24
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Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: If your computer has only one memory module, install the memory module in the connector labeled "DIMMA." NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
... are already installed on your computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers.
Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for technicians or experienced users.
NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com.
Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation User's Guide...
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...3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration.
To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com→ Downloads.
2 Enter your Service Tag...
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... run the software.
See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS...
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NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com.
Quick Reference Guide
NOTE: This document may be optional and may not ship with your computer.
l Warranty information l Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) l Safety instructions l Regulatory information l Ergonomics information l End User License Agreement
l Service Tag and Express Service Code l Microsoft Windows License...
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... your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB
devices. NSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. The
software automatically detects your computer and operating system and
installs the updates appropriate for your configuration.
Dell Support Website - support.dell.com
NOTE: Select...
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... containing capacitors. driver - Software that allows the operating system to control a device such as a printer. Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is not installed in the computer. DSL - Digital Subscriber Line - A technology that provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. dual display mode - A display setting that allows you...
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...speed of the processor.
serial connector - An I/O port often used to connect devices such as a handheld digital device or digital camera to your computer.
Service Tag - A bar code label on your computer that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support.
setup program - A program that is used to install and...
User's Guide - Page 30
... of colors and resolution that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the computer. S-video TV-out - A connector used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer. SXGA - super-extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to...
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... that shipped with another computer, you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for your computer or in certain countries).
4. Push the tray back into the drive. To format CDs...
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...Wireless Network Device Manager
Depending on the software installed on your computer, different wireless configuration utilities may manage your network devices: l Your wireless network card's client utility l The Windows XP operating system
To determine which wireless configuration utility is managing your wireless network card:
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control...
User's Guide - Page 59
...installing memory modules on the system board. See Specifications for information on the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide...
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...CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly.
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version.
1. Click Start® Control Panel®...
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... drive as described in the previous section, right-click My Computer on the Windows desktop® Properties® Hardware® Device Manager.
2. Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 3. Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 4. Click Driver® Update Driver. 5. Click Install...
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... apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.
Creating a Restore Point
1. Click Start® Help and Support.
2. Click the task for System Restore.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
If problems occur after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback) to...
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... system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software.
NOTICE: The optional Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do so.
1. Save and...
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... Dell Support Utility Drive Problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages IEEE 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software Problems
Memory Problems Network Problems PC Card or ExpressCard Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display Problems
Dell Technical Update Service
The Dell...
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... manually check your computing environment, view frequently asked questions, access the help file for the Dell Support Utility, and
view Dell Support settings.
For more information about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell™ Support screen.
Drive Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
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... needed to run the software. See the software documentation for information. l Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. l Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. l If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
Back up your files immediately Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive, floppy disks, or CDs Save...