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... Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System...
... Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System...
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... to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support..., date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory.
... to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support..., date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory.
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...optimum and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is a data... storage device that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. ...
...optimum and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is a data... storage device that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. ...
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... as you left it. Hibernation is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 This action shuts down to save power but first saves everything in memory on standby can safely turn off , so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer, for example, when you want to ...add memory or you don't plan to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Ending a Program That is a state in which the display and hard...
... as you left it. Hibernation is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 This action shuts down to save power but first saves everything in memory on standby can safely turn off , so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer, for example, when you want to ...add memory or you don't plan to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Ending a Program That is a state in which the display and hard...
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... settings and options for the system and installed drivers. The data can be saved to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These settings can be recalled at a later time. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows...
... settings and options for the system and installed drivers. The data can be saved to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These settings can be recalled at a later time. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows...
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... realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
... realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
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... significantly reduce the operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- You may need to purchase a new ... Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The life of your computer...
... significantly reduce the operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- You may need to purchase a new ... Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The life of your computer...
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... in the browsing history by clicking Delete, or minimize the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of Open Internet Windows Tabs allow you re-visit a web page. Zoom Adjust the size of Internet Explorer running simultaneously.
... in the browsing history by clicking Delete, or minimize the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of Open Internet Windows Tabs allow you re-visit a web page. Zoom Adjust the size of Internet Explorer running simultaneously.
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... Clearing Browser History The browser keeps a record of temporary Internet files. This function was designed to make travel to your computer, they are stored in memory and/or reduce the number of the history files on your computer's resources if too many are stored. Decreasing the Size of the Temporary Files...
... Clearing Browser History The browser keeps a record of temporary Internet files. This function was designed to make travel to your computer, they are stored in memory and/or reduce the number of the history files on your computer's resources if too many are stored. Decreasing the Size of the Temporary Files...
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...turn off or light in your Service Manual for information about power lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Your desktop or laptop ...Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. These lights function in conjunction with the power lights.
...turn off or light in your Service Manual for information about power lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Your desktop or laptop ...Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. These lights function in conjunction with the power lights.
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... strips, and power extension cables with similar products in known working by testing it with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). - Some possible causes of the lights can be...
... strips, and power extension cables with similar products in known working by testing it with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). - Some possible causes of the lights can be...
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... Software Problems" on page 292. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 307). D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting Keyboard failure or... • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. NOTICE - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. System Messages for either the operating system or the program that...
... Software Problems" on page 292. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 307). D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting Keyboard failure or... • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. NOTICE - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. System Messages for either the operating system or the program that...
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...System Setup Program" on page 292. See "Drive Problems" on page 281). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 287. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) ... - R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I X E D - This message applies to notebook computers that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 292. MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 281). Run the...
...System Setup Program" on page 292. See "Drive Problems" on page 281). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 287. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) ... - R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I X E D - This message applies to notebook computers that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 292. MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 281). Run the...
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...OR GREATER. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE,... TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). P R O G R A M - NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or ...
...OR GREATER. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE,... TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). P R O G R A M - NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or ...
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...appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to be working properly. 2 Turn on page 337. NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics ... is known to continue." 4 Press any questions that appear. • If failures are detected, write down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on . • When the...
...appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to be working properly. 2 Turn on page 337. NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics ... is known to continue." 4 Press any questions that appear. • If failures are detected, write down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on . • When the...
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... the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is located at the top of devices on the computer. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the... following table for more thorough check of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service ...
... the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is located at the top of devices on the computer. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the... following table for more thorough check of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service ...
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... the Start button. Allows you with options for running the test. Displays your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon on the taskbar or from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of ...the screen. The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your computer. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the ...
... the Start button. Allows you with options for running the test. Displays your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon on the taskbar or from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of ...the screen. The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your computer. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the ...
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T H E D E V I C E I B L E . NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. In some cases, you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a ... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer to use first. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER...
T H E D E V I C E I B L E . NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. In some cases, you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a ... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer to use first. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER...
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...open programs you are not using to run the software. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of the procedures in ...an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M ...
...open programs you are not using to run the software. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of the procedures in ...an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M ...
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..., follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer). • Ensure that the cable is supported by your computer, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for minimum memory requirements. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation shipped with your computer) to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and...
..., follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer). • Ensure that the cable is supported by your computer, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for minimum memory requirements. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation shipped with your computer) to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and...