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USB Flash Device — Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper- right corner of the screen, press <F12>. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to the boot menu.

NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To make sure that your device is bootable, check the device documentation.

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 Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete. You can also use this feature to restart your computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive.

NOTE: If you are booting to a USB floppy drive, you must first set the floppy drive to OFF in system setup (see "System Setup" on page 170).

1If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector.

2Turn on (or restart) your computer.

3When 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 and try again.

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

4At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is to be used for the current boot only.

For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press <Enter>.

NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To make sure your device is bootable, check the device documentation.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell VostroAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Enabling SpeedStep Technology Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Video and Monitor Problems Removing and Installing Parts Replacing the Power Supply 165 Glossary Finding Information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Education customers can also use Icon Front View of the Computer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerTechnical support Back View of the Computer Back Panel Connectors Network adapter Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a USB PrinterPlaying CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeCopying CDs and DVDs CD-R DVD-RW SMC Using a Media Card Reader OptionalConnecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors Connecting Two MonitorsConnecting a TV Changing the Display Settings Power Management Options in Windows XPStandby Mode Hibernate Mode Power Options Properties Power Management Options in Windows Vista Standby Mode Power Plan Properties Setting Up and Using Your Computer RAID Level 1 Configuration About RAID ConfigurationsEnabling SpeedStep Technology Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Option ROM Utility Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsFollow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer E C K T H E C a B L E C O N N E C T I O N S Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Optical drive problemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsN T H E M O D E M D I a G N O S T I C S to O L Solving Problems Do not use these characters in filenames Error MessagesKeyboard Problems Program stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingWindows XP Solid blue screen appearsC K U P Y O U R F I L E S I M M E D I a T E L Y Other software problemsMedia Card Reader Problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Memory ProblemsMouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read Power Lights Troubleshooting ToolsBeep Codes Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive Short Beeps System Messages Troubleshooting Tools When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesTroubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting Tools Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting Tools To reinstall Windows, you need the following items Using the Operating System MediaBefore you Begin Save and close any open files and exit any open programs Troubleshooting Software and Hardware ProblemsTroubleshooting Tools Recommended Tools Before You BeginBefore Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer101 Removing the Computer CoverRemoving the Support Bracket 103 Set it aside in a secure location104 Inside View of Your Computer105 System Board ComponentsClearpw Fpanel 106107 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments108 109 110 DC Power Connector P7Memory Memory Installation Guidelines111 112 Installing Memory113 114 Removing MemoryPCI and PCI Express Cards Cards115 Card retention release lever Card retention bracket 117 Alignment bar Fully-seated card 119 Removing and Installing Parts Bezel If you removed an add-in network connector121 Removing the Bezel 123 Replacing the BezelRecommended Drive Cable Connections DrivesDrive Interface Connectors Connecting Drive Cables125 Hard Drives Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables127 Shoulder screws 129 Second hard drive optional 131 Floppy DriveFlexBay drive cage 133 Floppy drive 135 Replacing the FlexBay Drive Panel Insert Media Card Reader137 Removing and Installing Parts 139 Optical DriveOptical drive bay release lever 141 Optical drive Replacing the Battery Battery143 Battery release lever Replacing the Power Supply Power Supply145 Power supply Removing the I/O Panel Panel147 Installing the I/O Panel 149 Processor Fan150 Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink AssemblyTighten the four captive screws Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly151 Removing the Processor Processor152 153 Installing the ProcessorRemoving and Installing Parts 155 Removing the Chassis Fan Chassis Fan157 Replacing the Chassis Fan Removing the System Board System Board159 System Board Screws Installing the System Board161 Replacing the Support BracketReplacing the Computer Cover 163 Move the computer to the upright position164 165 SpecificationsPCI 166167 168 When the system does not boot indicates that169 Entering System Setup System SetupOverview 171 172 System Setup Options173 Boot Device ConfigurationPower Management Setup Boot Sequence175 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 177 Clearing Cmos SettingsCleaning Your Computer Flashing the Bios178 Mouse Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor179 CDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsDcslf 182183 Contacting Dell184 185 Glossary186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 IndexIndex 205 Index 207 USB Booting to devices Using Windows Device Driver Rollback 208209 210
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DCSLF specifications

Dell's DCSLF, or Data Center Solutions - Low-Friction, is a cutting-edge offering designed to streamline and optimize the operational capabilities of modern data centers. As businesses continue to rely heavily on data-driven decision-making and cloud services, the need for efficient infrastructure becomes paramount. Dell's DCSLF addresses these needs through its innovative features and technologies.

One of the main features of DCSLF is its modular architecture, which allows businesses to scale their infrastructure based on current demands. This flexibility enables companies to efficiently match their capacity with workload requirements, minimizing waste and maximizing performance. Additionally, DCSLF supports a wide variety of workloads, from traditional computing applications to advanced AI and machine learning tasks, ensuring that organizations can adapt to changing technological landscapes.

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