Dell G884D manual Optimizing for Greater Performance

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Contents Dell XPS Quick Reference Guide Macrovision Product Notice Contents Starting Dell Diagnostics From Lockups and Software ProblemsReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Technical Support and Customer Service Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contents About Your Computer Front View of the ComputerAbout Your Computer Back View of the Computer Front Panel Connectors Back Panel ConnectorsAbout Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Safety InstructionsInstalling Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTransferring Information to a New Computer Specifications SpecificationsProcessor MemoryConnectors Connector sizeConnector data width ConnectorDrives Network adapterConnectors Audio Ieee 1394 Firewire ESATASerial ATA FlexBayPower button Power lightControls and Lights Hard-drive activity light Power Wattage Physical EnvironmentalGrms Optimizing for Greater Performance Understanding Intel SpeedStep TechnologyOptimizing for Greater Performance Optimizing for Greater Performance Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ToolsTroubleshooting Beep CodesContinue until you have identified a faulty ErrorType into your computer see the Service Code Description Suggested Remedy RepetitiveIf the problem persists, contact Dell see Contacting Dell on Code DescriptionSystem Messages Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionMessage Possible Cause Message Possible Cause Dell Diagnostics When to Use Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveInsert the Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionYour computer Solving Problems Power ProblemsMemory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upSolid blue screen appears Reinstalling Your Operating System What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Your Operating System DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying DriversUsing the Drivers and Utilities media Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System Media Before you BeginReinstalling Windows Vista Finding Information Using and maintaining devices Terms and Conditions U.S. onlyDell Technology Guide About your operating system Getting Help Obtaining AssistanceGetting Help Technical Support and Customer Service Online ServicesProblems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You CallPage Contacting Dell Index IndexIndex Index Index