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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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...8226; Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • ...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 NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the ...
...8226; Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • ...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 NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the ...
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...and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that uses solid-state memory to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize=[the maximum space you will allow for this storage area... Drives use a magnetic media. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. 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...
...and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that uses solid-state memory to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize=[the maximum space you will allow for this storage area... Drives use a magnetic media. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. 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...
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... Down Your Computer 101 Use hibernation to use the computer again, it . Ending a Program That is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. When you want to add memory or you don't plan to save power but first saves everything in which the display and hard disks...
... Down Your Computer 101 Use hibernation to use the computer again, it . Ending a Program That is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. When you want to add memory or you don't plan to save power but first saves everything in which the display and hard disks...
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... view version information for that component. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. Changes to be used . View System Information...
... view version information for that component. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. Changes to be used . View System Information...
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... will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose...
... will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose...
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...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 how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is fully charged. Using Your Laptop Computer... battery is used. The life 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- For best results, operate the computer with ...
...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 how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is fully charged. Using Your Laptop Computer... battery is used. The life 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- For best results, operate the computer with ...
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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 all the tabs that are open multiple web pages at the same time in the same browsing window. This...
... 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 all the tabs that are open multiple web pages at the same time in the same browsing window. This...
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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 temporary Internet files. Decreasing the Size of the Temporary Files Folder Internet Explorer keeps a log of the websites that...
... 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 temporary Internet files. Decreasing the Size of the Temporary Files Folder Internet Explorer keeps a log of the websites that...
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...information displayed on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or in conjunction with the power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your ...your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. This light can also be resolved. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to be used to run a more complete system test...
...information displayed on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or in conjunction with the power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your ...your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. This light can also be resolved. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to be used to run a more complete system test...
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... flash, and then turn off. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the documentation shipped with your location, if applicable. - - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. -
... flash, and then turn off. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the documentation shipped with your location, if applicable. - - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. -
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... E N T I A L H A R D D R I L U R E - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. K E Y B O A R D F A I V E P R O B L E M . - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L A B L E - This feature can... A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Working With Options on the ...
... E N T I A L H A R D D R I L U R E - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. K E Y B O A R D F A I V E P R O B L E M . - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L A B L E - This feature can... A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Working With Options on the ...
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... drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time...
... drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time...
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..." on page 337). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see your computer)....T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN...
..." on page 337). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see your computer)....T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN...
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...Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting... Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . then, shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to wait until you see the Microsoft...
...Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting... Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . then, shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to wait until you see the Microsoft...
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... the problem you select Extended Test from the menu below to run a more information. 284 Troubleshooting 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...
... the problem you select Extended Test from the menu below to run a more information. 284 Troubleshooting 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...
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... your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your computer. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon on your computer or all devices attached to your Warranty Information and...computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all the components installed on the taskbar or from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in...
... your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your computer. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon on your computer or all devices attached to your Warranty Information and...computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all the components installed on the taskbar or from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in...
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...T A C C E S S I A - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I B L E . 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 E N S U R E T H A T T H E I ... bootable CD or DVD. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. O P E R A T I S N O T R E A D Y - The drive cannot read the disk. Insert a disk into the drive and try again. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To remove and then...
...T A C C E S S I A - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I B L E . 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 E N S U R E T H A T T H E I ... bootable CD or DVD. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. O P E R A T I S N O T R E A D Y - The drive cannot read the disk. Insert a disk into the drive and try again. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To remove and then...
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... if that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then...
... if that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then...
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..., press the up- • See the software documentation for bent or broken pins. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the...connect the mouse directly to the computer, then try using is successfully communicating with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Ensure that you are using the mouse. Connect a properly working mouse to the computer. •...
..., press the up- • See the software documentation for bent or broken pins. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the...connect the mouse directly to the computer, then try using is successfully communicating with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Ensure that you are using the mouse. Connect a properly working mouse to the computer. •...