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Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot

You can use this feature, for example, to tell the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Dell Dimension Resource CD, but you must set the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete.

1Turn on (or restart) your computer.

2When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press <F12>.

If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer (see page 25) and try again.

The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Each device has a number next to it.

3At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is to be used for the current boot only.

Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots

1Enter system setup (see page 109).

2Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press <Enter> to access the pop-up menu.

NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.

3Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.

4Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark).

5Press plus (+) or minus (–) to move a selected device up or down the list.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 9.

If you forget your user or setup password, you cannot operate your computer or change settings in system setup until you clear the forgotten password(s).

NOTICE: This process erases both the system and setup passwords.

1Shut down the computer (see page 25).

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer, and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

2Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.

3Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

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Contents Serial connector Fans Headphone connector Microphone connectorIeee 1394 connector Diagnostic lightsAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Optimizing PerformanceResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Removing and Installing Parts Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge110 105109 128Contents Safety General Safety When Using Your Computer Safety When Working Inside Your ComputerSafety Battery Disposal Safety Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeSafety Ergonomic Computing Habits W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Finding Information for Your Computer How to change my display resolution Drivers for my computer Service Tag and Microsoft Windows LabelResourceCD My computer documentationFinding Information for Your Computer Opening the Drive Door Connecting Two Monitors Using Your ComputerOptional VGA adapter If both monitors have VGA connectorsTV OUT connector DVI white connector If one of the monitors is a television Configuring Graphics CardsSettings and Functions Removing the Graphics Card Driver About Your RAID ConfigurationAbout Serial ATA Drives RAID Level Segment Hard driveTransferring Information to a New Computer SegmentCopying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Network Setup WizardTurning Off Your Computer Using Your Computer Hyper-Threading Intel Performance Acceleration TechnologyDDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus Optimizing PerformanceOverclocking Finding Solutions Solving ProblemsFinding Help Information Floppy drive problems Battery ProblemsDrive Problems CD drive problems Hard drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW driveDVD drive problems Under Error-checking, click Check NowMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Click the Change or Remove Program icon Error MessagesClick Add or Remove Programs Program stops responding General ProblemsComputer stops responding Solid blue screen appears Other software problemsProgram crashes repeatedly Other technical problems General hardware problemsClick Printers and Other Hardware Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems Mouse Problems Simultaneously press CtrlEsc to display the Start menuIntegrity/speed light Network ProblemsNetwork Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Click Scanners and CamerasSound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Click Appearance and ThemesSolving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic LightsLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution = yellow = green = off Light Pattern Problem Description Starting the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCDTab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function What Is a Driver? DriversReinstalling Drivers Identifying DriversUsing the ResourceCD Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Click System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateClick the System Restore tab Enabling System RestoreClick Performance and Maintenance Click Performance and Maintenance and click SystemBooting From the Operating System CD Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Before You BeginWindows XP Setup NextAdvanced Troubleshooting Front View Removing and Installing PartsFront and Back View of the Computer Computer. Instead, perform a Microsoft Windows shutdownFront View Doors Open Back View Network or broadband jack Removing and Installing Parts Recommended Tools Precautionary MeasuresBefore You Begin Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Opening the Computer Cover Page Inside View of Your Computer Floppy drive CD/DVD drive Hard driveSystem Board Components MemoryMemory Installation Guidelines DDR Memory OverviewInstalling Memory Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Installing a PCI Card PCI CardsNot fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket Removing a PCI Card Filler bracket Alignment guide Alignment bar Retention armAGP Cards Removing an AGP CardOverview Installing an AGP CardDrives Floppy drive CD/DVD drives Hard drives Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Power cable Tabs Installing a Hard DrivePower cable Tabs IDE hard- drive cable IDE hard drive exampleSystem board Connector Drive Bracket rails ScrewsFloppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Tabs Floppy driveTabs Floppy drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive Power cable Tabs CD/DVD drive cable Audio cableCD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Power cable Tabs CD/DVD drive cable Audio cable Processor Airflow Shroud Removing the Processor Airflow ShroudSide anchor tabs Indentations Bottom anchor tabs Installing the Processor Airflow ShroudTop anchor tabs Installing the Processor ProcessorProcessor socket Removing the Processor Retention module Heat sink processor socket Release tabRelease lever Processor Socket Front PanelRemoving the Front Panel Replacing the Front Panel Drive Door Removing the Drive DoorReplacing the Drive Door Top bracket hinge Bottom bracket hingeHinge tab Door hinges Door bracket Door bracket/door hinge assembly100 Door hingeBattery 101102 BatteryClosing the Computer Cover 103 Cover latch release Security cable slot Padlock ringRemoving and Installing Parts Specifications 105Audio 106Video Expansion Bus107 Controls and LightsPhysical Power108 EnvironmentalSystem Setup Screens Standard SettingsViewing Settings Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten PasswordsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 110Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 111Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell 112113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 Regulatory Notices What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranties and Return PolicyHow long does this limited warranty last? 129130 What do I do if I need warranty service?What will Dell do? Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only What if I purchased a service contract?May I transfer the limited warranty? How will you fix my product?132 133 134 Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyIntel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 136137 What are Errata?Appendix Index Index 139140 Index Processor Problems Modem problemsHelp file, 14 accessing Index 141 Wizard, 37 reinstalling, 60 scanner, 44 System Restore 142 Index

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