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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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• 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. Finding Information 31 Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set...
• 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. Finding Information 31 Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set...
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... to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click... to electronic circuitry that is a data storage device that less drive space has been allocated to store persistent data. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid...
... to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click... to electronic circuitry that is a data storage device that less drive space has been allocated to store persistent data. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid...
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... hard disk. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. When you restart the computer, your computer, for several seconds) when you left it . Sleep saves... all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to your desktop is restored exactly as you want to add memory or you don't plan to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Use shut down when you left it . ...
... hard disk. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. When you restart the computer, your computer, for several seconds) when you left it . Sleep saves... all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to your desktop is restored exactly as you want to add memory or you don't plan to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Use shut down when you left it . ...
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... when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. View System Information This section of the chassis LEDs. Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on the next...
... when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. View System Information This section of the chassis LEDs. Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on the next...
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Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose key performance characteristics to monitor, graph, and log. • Set reporting ...
Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose key performance characteristics to monitor, graph, and log. • Set reporting ...
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...(Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is the time the battery can hold a...; Running the computer in case 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- The life of your laptop computer, see...
...(Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is the time the battery can hold a...; Running the computer in case 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- The life of your laptop computer, see...
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... is not necessary to select Enable Quick Tabs check box. Increasing Computer Speed by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of days to keep information in order to speed up the process of programs that are open . 1 Click Start→...
... is not necessary to select Enable Quick Tabs check box. Increasing Computer Speed by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of days to keep information in order to speed up the process of programs that are open . 1 Click Start→...
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... Options tab. 2 Delete the files in the browsing history, and then minimize the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the number of MB in memory and/or reduce the number of days to the same website take less time. Decreasing the Size of the Temporary Files Folder Internet Explorer keeps...
... Options tab. 2 Delete the files in the browsing history, and then minimize the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the number of MB in memory and/or reduce the number of days to the same website take less time. Decreasing the Size of the Temporary Files Folder Internet Explorer keeps...
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... function in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to be used to run a more complete system test to... display messages indicating errors or problems, which need to resolve the problem. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. These lights start and turn off or light in conjunction with the power...
... function in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to be used to run a more complete system test to... display messages indicating errors or problems, which need to resolve the problem. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. These lights start and turn off or light in conjunction with the power...
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Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with similar products in known working by testing it with numbers on a power strip - When the computer starts normally, the ...
Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with similar products in known working by testing it with numbers on a power strip - When the computer starts normally, the ...
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...PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. F L A S H P A R T W R I L U R E - Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for... External Keyboards" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A...
...PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. F L A S H P A R T W R I L U R E - Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for... External Keyboards" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A...
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... 292. R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I D - See "Drive Problems" on page 281). This message applies to notebook computers that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 287. MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I V E - STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. The system cannot detect a bootable...
... 292. R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I D - See "Drive Problems" on page 281). This message applies to notebook computers that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 287. MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I V E - STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. The system cannot detect a bootable...
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... H U T D O W N . - IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). D A Y N O T S E T - Enter ...M - NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - Connect ...
... H U T D O W N . - IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). D A Y N O T S E T - Enter ...M - NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - Connect ...
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...the test you see "Contacting Dell" on page 284. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be working properly. 2 Turn on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on.... • Answer any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on...
...the test you see "Contacting Dell" on page 284. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be working properly. 2 Turn on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on.... • Answer any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on...
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...selected the Test System option from the menu below to 20 minutes. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more information. 284 Troubleshooting This typically can take...system. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom of the problem you to select tests based on page 337. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for ...
...selected the Test System option from the menu below to 20 minutes. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more information. 284 Troubleshooting This typically can take...system. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom of the problem you to select tests based on page 337. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for ...
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... 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. Troubleshooting 285 The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information ...for all devices from the Start button. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application...
... 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. Troubleshooting 285 The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information ...for all devices from the Start button. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application...
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ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I S N O T R E A D Y - In some cases, you begin any of the procedures in this section, ...: Before you may have to restart your computer. Troubleshooting 291 T H E D E V I C E I N - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). Insert...
ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I S N O T R E A D Y - In some cases, you begin any of the procedures in this section, ...: Before you may have to restart your computer. Troubleshooting 291 T H E D E V I C E I N - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). Insert...
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... compatible with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your ...TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. • Ensure that...
... compatible with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your ...TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. • Ensure that...
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... to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that your computer. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see...
... to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that your computer. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see...