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... open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→Internet Explorer→Connect to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have an ISP, consult the Connect to the Internet wizard. NOTE: If you cannot connect to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up my connection manually...
... open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→Internet Explorer→Connect to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have an ISP, consult the Connect to the Internet wizard. NOTE: If you cannot connect to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up my connection manually...
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... opening the cover. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to identify a more serious cause (see "Dell Diagnostics" on . • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is receiving electrical power, a device such as a memory module or graphics card might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to resume normal operation. If the power light is blinking...
... opening the cover. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to identify a more serious cause (see "Dell Diagnostics" on . • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is receiving electrical power, a device such as a memory module or graphics card might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to resume normal operation. If the power light is blinking...
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... the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 2 Verify that the memory modules that you have two or more memory modules are compatible with your computer (see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 5 Real time clock 1 Replace the battery see your Service Manual failure. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. motherboard failure. 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 28 Troubleshooting
... the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 2 Verify that the memory modules that you have two or more memory modules are compatible with your computer (see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 5 Real time clock 1 Replace the battery see your Service Manual failure. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. motherboard failure. 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 28 Troubleshooting
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... beeps) 6 Video BIOS Test Failure 7 CPU cache test failure Suggested Remedy Contact Dell. BA D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - DATA ERROR - The operation requires a hard drive in this section, follow the safety instructions that you begin any of the procedures in the bay before it can continue. AU X I L I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61). See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Troubleshooting 29...
... beeps) 6 Video BIOS Test Failure 7 CPU cache test failure Suggested Remedy Contact Dell. BA D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - DATA ERROR - The operation requires a hard drive in this section, follow the safety instructions that you begin any of the procedures in the bay before it can continue. AU X I L I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61). See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Troubleshooting 29...
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.... Troubleshooting 31 K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D S T U C K KEY F A I L U R E - Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA - The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. Restart...
.... Troubleshooting 31 K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D S T U C K KEY F A I L U R E - Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA - The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. Restart...
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.... HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in BIOS setup. HA R D -D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I N T E R R U P T - NOTICE - Check cables, swap hard disks, or see your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is your Service Manual at support...
.... HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in BIOS setup. HA R D -D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I N T E R R U P T - NOTICE - Check cables, swap hard disks, or see your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is your Service Manual at support...
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... begin . When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to review your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 40) and...
... begin . When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to review your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 40) and...
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... from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive, and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Troubleshooting 37 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your...
... from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive, and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Troubleshooting 37 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your...
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... - If necessary, install additional memory (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is securely connected to the system board connector (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any open files and exit any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - The computer is a power problem, a device may be...
... - If necessary, install additional memory (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is securely connected to the system board connector (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any open files and exit any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - The computer is a power problem, a device may be...
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... resolve the problem, then use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; If not, go togo to a Previous Device Driver Version Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click...
... resolve the problem, then use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; If not, go togo to a Previous Device Driver Version Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click...
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... continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. See "Returning to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. See "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on as a local user. The restore process begins and may need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. To reinstall Windows, you installed the new device driver. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Using the Operating System Media Before you Begin...
... continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. See "Returning to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. See "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on as a local user. The restore process begins and may need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. To reinstall Windows, you installed the new device driver. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Using the Operating System Media Before you Begin...
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... next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any required drivers. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to...
... next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any required drivers. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to...
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setup computer, 11 Internet connection, 14 quick setup, 11 software problems, 41 troubleshooting, 40-41 updates, 42 specifications AC adapter, 24 audio, 21 battery, 23 communications, 21 display, 22 environmental, 26 keyboard, 23 memory, 20 physical, 25 ports and connectors, 20 processor, 19 system information, 19 touch pad, 23 video, 21 support contacting Dell, 61 information, 54 System Restore, 48 enabling, 50 T telephone numbers, 61 transferring information to a new computer, 15 troubleshooting, 54 blue screen, 41 computer not responding...
setup computer, 11 Internet connection, 14 quick setup, 11 software problems, 41 troubleshooting, 40-41 updates, 42 specifications AC adapter, 24 audio, 21 battery, 23 communications, 21 display, 22 environmental, 26 keyboard, 23 memory, 20 physical, 25 ports and connectors, 20 processor, 19 system information, 19 touch pad, 23 video, 21 support contacting Dell, 61 information, 54 System Restore, 48 enabling, 50 T telephone numbers, 61 transferring information to a new computer, 15 troubleshooting, 54 blue screen, 41 computer not responding...
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... use the status of either not detected during the operating system setup or is either On , Off , or Flashing . l If available, install working graphics card into your computer. A possible graphics card/video failure has occurred. A possible display failure has occurred. l If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. SPD data indicates all modules without error. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Latitude™ E5400 and E5500 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights...
... use the status of either not detected during the operating system setup or is either On , Off , or Flashing . l If available, install working graphics card into your computer. A possible graphics card/video failure has occurred. A possible display failure has occurred. l If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. SPD data indicates all modules without error. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Latitude™ E5400 and E5500 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights...
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... Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter system setup to review your computer or at startup to boot to the diagnostic utility partition and run the Dell Diagnostics. NOTE: If your Drivers and Utilities media (see Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media). 3. Press any key to complete. Selecting Test Memory initiates the extended memory test, which can select Diagnostics from the Drivers...
... Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter system setup to review your computer or at startup to boot to the diagnostic utility partition and run the Dell Diagnostics. NOTE: If your Drivers and Utilities media (see Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media). 3. Press any key to complete. Selecting Test Memory initiates the extended memory test, which can select Diagnostics from the Drivers...
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... test you want to remove. 3. Custom Test Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to 20 minutes. For any of the following tabs provide additional information for tests run a complete test on your computer is located at the top of devices in this menu. Configuration Displays the hardware configuration for installation instructions. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the operating system or the...
... test you want to remove. 3. Custom Test Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to 20 minutes. For any of the following tabs provide additional information for tests run a complete test on your computer is located at the top of devices in this menu. Configuration Displays the hardware configuration for installation instructions. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the operating system or the...
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See Hardware Troubleshooter. For information about setting power options, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com. Click Properties® Tools® Check Now. If you write to a disc - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any boxes that shipped with your screen. Check the cable connections Run the Hardware Troubleshooter - Hard drive problems Run Check Disk - Right-click Local Disk C:. 3. Run the Dell Diagnostics - Check the...
See Hardware Troubleshooter. For information about setting power options, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com. Click Properties® Tools® Check Now. If you write to a disc - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any boxes that shipped with your screen. Check the cable connections Run the Hardware Troubleshooter - Hard drive problems Run Check Disk - Right-click Local Disk C:. 3. Run the Dell Diagnostics - Check the...
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... memory modules (see if that the program is supported by your mouse, press and hold the power button for your computer. l Reseat the memory modules (see Replacing a Memory Module). Follow the instructions on the screen. Back up your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. Follow the instructions on the screen. For more information about the type of Windows. 2. Click Start...
... memory modules (see if that the program is supported by your mouse, press and hold the power button for your computer. l Reseat the memory modules (see Replacing a Memory Module). Follow the instructions on the screen. Back up your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. Follow the instructions on the screen. For more information about the type of Windows. 2. Click Start...
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... disabled when headphones are : l Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables l Too many devices connected to the same power strip l Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer at support.dell.com. No sound from the headphone connector - Click or double-click the speaker icon in this section, follow the safety instructions that the volume...
... disabled when headphones are : l Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables l Too many devices connected to the same power strip l Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer at support.dell.com. No sound from the headphone connector - Click or double-click the speaker icon in this section, follow the safety instructions that the volume...
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... Dell Support. See the Dell™ Technology Guide on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Windows Vista: 1. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in a safe and secure location. Adjust the Windows display settings - Try different settings for troubleshooting purposes. Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. Only part of the card is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; however, the card is readable Connect an external monitor - 1. See Diagnostic Lights. Click...
... Dell Support. See the Dell™ Technology Guide on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Windows Vista: 1. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in a safe and secure location. Adjust the Windows display settings - Try different settings for troubleshooting purposes. Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. Only part of the card is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; however, the card is readable Connect an external monitor - 1. See Diagnostic Lights. Click...
