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XPS M2010 Owners Manual - Page 20
...be installed.
NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with your Dell-installed operating system.
If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values.
1. Click Start® Control Panel® Display.
2. In the Display Properties window, click...
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... set up my computer
Readme files may be included on your disc to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users.
NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. Dell Product Information Guide
Setup Diagram
l Service Tag and Express Service Code l Microsoft Windows License...
XPS M2010 Owners Manual - Page 24
... the NSS utility.
NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® 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.
Model Name, electrical...
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... drivers for the devices that came with your computer.
l Information on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition l Standard remote control instructions
l Premium remote control instructions
Your operating system product key label is located on your computer.
NOTE: The color of your installation media varies according to the operating system you ordered.
Dell Media Center User's Guide
Dell...
XPS M2010 Owners Manual - Page 26
... of the faster interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory.
AHCI - Advanced Host Controller Interface - An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug.
ALS - ambient light sensor.
antivirus software - A program designed to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from...
XPS M2010 Owners Manual - Page 27
...a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to over 400 MHz. device - Hardware such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that is installed in or connected to your computer. device driver - See driver. DIMM - dual in-line memory module - A circuit board with memory chips that connects to a memory module on the system board. DIN connector - A round, six-pin connector that...
XPS M2010 Owners Manual - Page 28
... on the system board (in some computers) where you insert an expansion card, connecting it to the system bus. ExpressCard - A removable I/O card adhering to the PCMCIA standard. Modems and network adapters are common types of ExpressCards. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code - A numeric code located on a sticker on your Dell™ computer. Use the...
XPS M2010 Owners Manual - Page 30
... can contain multiple logical drives. PC Card - A removable I/O card adhering to the PCMCIA standard. Modems and network adapters are common types of PC Cards. PCI - peripheral component interconnect - PCI is a local bus that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing a high-speed data path between the processor and devices such as video, drives, and networks. PCI Express - A modification to the...
XPS M2010 Owners Manual - Page 31
... the SCSI controller bus.
SDRAM - synchronous dynamic random-access memory - A type of DRAM that is synchronized with the optimal clock 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...
XPS M2010 Owners Manual - Page 32
... regulation. Small UPS systems provide battery power for a few minutes to enable you to shut down your computer. USB - universal serial bus - A hardware interface for a low-speed device such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. Devices are plugged directly in to a 4-pin...
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... 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 Microsoft 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 Panel.
2. Double-click Network...
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... that came with the printer for setup information, including how to:
l Obtain and install updated drivers. l Connect the printer to the computer. l Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. For technical assistance, refer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer.
Printer Cable
Your printer connects to your computer with a USB cable. Your printer may not come with...
XPS M2010 Owners Manual - Page 87
...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 the Start button and click Control Panel...
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...to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. See Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore.
Using the Drivers and Utilities Disc
If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities disc.
1. With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities disc...
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Manually Reinstalling Drivers
1. After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2. Click Properties. 3. Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4. Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5. Double-click the name of the...
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... and click Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance. 3. Click System. 4. Click the System Restore tab. 5. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked.
Using the Operating System Installation Media
Before You Begin
If you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback...
XPS M2010 Owners Manual - Page 91
To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: l Dell Operating System Installation Media l Dell Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. Use the Drivers and Utilities disc to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your computer has a RAID controller. Depending on the region ...
XPS M2010 Owners Manual - Page 98
... Contents Page
Troubleshooting
Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Owner's Manual
Dell Technical Update Service Dell Diagnostics 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 Media Memory Card or ExpressCard Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner...
XPS M2010 Owners Manual - Page 100
... to 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 in...
XPS M2010 Owners Manual - Page 109
... includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware.
Run the Dell Diagnostics - See Dell Diagnostics. If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to a software problem.
Memory Problems
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see Diagnostics...