About Your Computer | Dell G884D manual

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About Your Computer

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Dell G884D manual About Your Computer

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Dell XPS Quick Reference Guide Macrovision Product Notice Contents Lockups and Software Problems Starting Dell Diagnostics FromReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Automated Order-Status Service Technical Support and Customer ServiceReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contents Front View of the Computer About Your ComputerAbout Your Computer Back View of the Computer Front Panel Connectors Back Panel Connectors About Your Computer Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up Your ComputerSafety Instructions Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Processor SpecificationsSpecifications Memory Connector data width ConnectorsConnector size Connector Drives Network adapter Connectors Audio Serial ATA Ieee 1394 FirewireESATA FlexBay Controls and Lights Power buttonPower light Hard-drive activity light Physical PowerWattage Environmental Grms Understanding Intel SpeedStep Technology Optimizing for Greater PerformanceOptimizing for Greater Performance Optimizing for Greater Performance Troubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tools Beep Codes Type into your computer see the Service Continue until you have identified a faultyError Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive If the problem persists, contact Dell see Contacting Dell on Code Description System Messages Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Message Possible Cause Message Possible Cause Dell Diagnostics When to Use Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function Your computer Solving Problems Power Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start up Solid blue screen appears Reinstalling Your Operating System Reinstalling Your Operating SystemWhat Is a Driver? Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying Drivers Using 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 Begin Reinstalling Windows Vista Finding Information Terms and Conditions U.S. only Using and maintaining devicesDell Technology Guide About your operating system Obtaining Assistance Getting HelpGetting Help Technical Support and Customer Service Online Services Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You CallPage Contacting Dell Index Index Index Index Index