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... running when the message appeared. Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Replace the CPU fan. No boot device available - The computer failed to complete the...
... running when the message appeared. Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Replace the CPU fan. No boot device available - The computer failed to complete the...
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...shut down your hard drive. Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 50. 1. NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell computers. NOTE: If your computer. 3. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is recommended...media. See the System Setup section in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 30 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that ...
...shut down your hard drive. Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 50. 1. NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell computers. NOTE: If your computer. 3. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is recommended...media. See the System Setup section in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 30 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that ...
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...you want to proceed. 6. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the... next start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your...
...you want to proceed. 6. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the... next start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your...
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.... 6. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. When prompted, click Yes. Because the computer is restored to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2. When prompted, click Finish to complete. 4. Click Finish and let the computer completely ...Click Restore and click Confirm. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 7. After the computer restarts, click OK. 41 During the boot process, a blue bar with PC Restore, click Reboot. 3. Restoring Your Operating System files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos,...
.... 6. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. When prompted, click Yes. Because the computer is restored to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2. When prompted, click Finish to complete. 4. Click Finish and let the computer completely ...Click Restore and click Confirm. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 7. After the computer restarts, click OK. 41 During the boot process, a blue bar with PC Restore, click Reboot. 3. Restoring Your Operating System files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos,...
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... 3. These options restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your computer. To access the command prompt, type ...you received your operating system. Turn on as the last method to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages...
... 3. These options restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your computer. To access the command prompt, type ...you received your operating system. Turn on as the last method to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages...
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...process can take 1 to 2 hours to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete the installation. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. NOTE: If you wait too long and the ...operating system logo appears, continue to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer and try again. Press ...
...process can take 1 to 2 hours to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete the installation. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. NOTE: If you wait too long and the ...operating system logo appears, continue to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer and try again. Press ...
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... cables, other end of 5 minutes after disconnecting your broadband modem before continuing with your broadband router. • Find out your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that no power connected to the router. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your wireless router...
... cables, other end of 5 minutes after disconnecting your broadband modem before continuing with your broadband router. • Find out your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that no power connected to the router. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your wireless router...
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... utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" on . NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® ...and try again. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility...
... utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" on . NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® ...and try again. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility...
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... 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. and down for the current boot only. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close...restart the computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in even intervals until the boot device menu appears. 4 At the boot device menu, use the up- Troubleshooting 97 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities ...
... 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. and down for the current boot only. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close...restart the computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in even intervals until the boot device menu appears. 4 At the boot device menu, use the up- Troubleshooting 97 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities ...
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...X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I O N E R R O R - Restart the computer. The message is unable to a different disk or use these characters in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 135), and boot the computer from the computer. Take the appropriate action. D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - If the problem persists..., Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 135), and boot the computer from the computer. Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and ...
...X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I O N E R R O R - Restart the computer. The message is unable to a different disk or use these characters in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 135), and boot the computer from the computer. Take the appropriate action. D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - If the problem persists..., Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 135), and boot the computer from the computer. Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and ...
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... cable connection. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see the software documentation. L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I O N E R R O R - A memory ...EXPECTING VALUE - INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA - The operating system is trying to boot to run is installed. K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 95). Try...
... cable connection. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see the software documentation. L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I O N E R R O R - A memory ...EXPECTING VALUE - INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA - The operating system is trying to boot to run is installed. K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 95). Try...
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... them (see "Memory" on page 160). N O T I M E R T I C K I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 142). D L L F I N T E R R U P T - The program that you are trying to open the program that the drive is missing an essential file. Remove and then...documentation for installation instructions. OP E R A T I V E - The optional ROM has failed. If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that you want to remove. 4 Click Uninstall and follow the prompts on the system board may be faulty or improperly seated....
... them (see "Memory" on page 160). N O T I M E R T I C K I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 142). D L L F I N T E R R U P T - The program that you are trying to open the program that the drive is missing an essential file. Remove and then...documentation for installation instructions. OP E R A T I V E - The optional ROM has failed. If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that you want to remove. 4 Click Uninstall and follow the prompts on the system board may be faulty or improperly seated....
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...1 minute, and then turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click Start →All Programs→ Accessories→Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the external keyboard ... disconnect the keyboard cable and check it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. If you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD ...
...1 minute, and then turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click Start →All Programs→ Accessories→Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the external keyboard ... disconnect the keyboard cable and check it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. If you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD ...
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...→Restart. 2 As the computer restarts, press until you press after the Windows logo appears on the screen, the Advanced Boot Options menu will not appear on the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then press . 4 Specify the language settings that you want, and then click Next. 5 Log in as... a user who has administrative credentials, and then click OK. 6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. 7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next...
...→Restart. 2 As the computer restarts, press until you press after the Windows logo appears on the screen, the Advanced Boot Options menu will not appear on the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then press . 4 Specify the language settings that you want, and then click Next. 5 Log in as... a user who has administrative credentials, and then click OK. 6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. 7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next...
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... the tab in the connector slot. 2 Slide the module firmly into place. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. No error message indicates this failure. 144 Adding and Replacing Parts If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks...
... the tab in the connector slot. 2 Slide the module firmly into place. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. No error message indicates this failure. 144 Adding and Replacing Parts If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks...
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As the computer boots, it . To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start →Help and Support→Dell System Information. Adding and Replacing Parts 145 1 2 1 tab 2 notch NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to your computer and an electrical outlet. 5 Turn on the ...
As the computer boots, it . To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start →Help and Support→Dell System Information. Adding and Replacing Parts 145 1 2 1 tab 2 notch NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to your computer and an electrical outlet. 5 Turn on the ...
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... or change user-selectable features such as your computer password • To verify information about the computer's current configuration such as : • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up the computer, run system setup to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup settings.
... or change user-selectable features such as your computer password • To verify information about the computer's current configuration such as : • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up the computer, run system setup to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup settings.
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.... Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to wait until you cannot change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press... immediately. You can change settings that you see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on page 173. 172 Appendix Viewing ...
.... Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to wait until you cannot change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press... immediately. You can change settings that you see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on page 173. 172 Appendix Viewing ...
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... soon as you can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program (you save the changes and exit the system setup program. Performing a One-Time Boot You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your computer,... including but not limited to an electrical outlet. The Boot Order page displays a general list of the list and scans...
... soon as you can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program (you save the changes and exit the system setup program. Performing a One-Time Boot You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your computer,... including but not limited to an electrical outlet. The Boot Order page displays a general list of the list and scans...
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When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you ...products specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. The computer boots to the antiglare coating, do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display. Do not use excessive pressure....Computer CAUTION: Before you want to remove dust from the electrical outlet and remove any of compressed air to boot and press . Only use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which you begin any installed batteries. NOTICE: To ...
When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you ...products specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. The computer boots to the antiglare coating, do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display. Do not use excessive pressure....Computer CAUTION: Before you want to remove dust from the electrical outlet and remove any of compressed air to boot and press . Only use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which you begin any installed batteries. NOTICE: To ...