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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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...such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • ... be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your password. • Verify information about accessing the system setup program and configuring ...
...such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • ... be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your password. • Verify information about accessing the system setup program and configuring ...
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...-state drive (SSD) is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is a data storage device that is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All...the maximum space you will allow for this storage area. Solid-state is an electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry that uses solid-state memory to Shadow Storage. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on optimum and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 ...
...-state drive (SSD) is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is a data storage device that is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All...the maximum space you will allow for this storage area. Solid-state is an electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry that uses solid-state memory to Shadow Storage. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on optimum and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 ...
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...in which your computer shuts down only when you must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you don't plan to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Hibernation is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer ...101 Ending a Program That is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off, so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is a power-saving state, or ...
...in which your computer shuts down only when you must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you don't plan to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Hibernation is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer ...101 Ending a Program That is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off, so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is a power-saving state, or ...
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... change made to tailor and customize their system's performance. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Advanced users can be saved to profiles to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays...
... change made to tailor and customize their system's performance. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Advanced users can be saved to profiles to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays...
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... characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. 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...
... characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. 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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.... The following will 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- For more information on preserving the battery life of... Time Power 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 the taskbar.
.... The following will 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- For more information on preserving the battery life of... Time Power 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 the taskbar.
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... Delete, or minimize the amount of space by using the Zoom feature. This option provides a visual display of all the tabs that you visit in memory) and/or reduce the number of Internet Explorer running simultaneously. It is not necessary to have multiple instances of days to keep information in . Hold...
... Delete, or minimize the amount of space by using the Zoom feature. This option provides a visual display of all the tabs that you visit in memory) and/or reduce the number of Internet Explorer running simultaneously. It is not necessary to have multiple instances of days to keep information in . Hold...
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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 keep information in temporary file space. Deleting them regularly helps enhance your computer's performance and speed. 1 Open...
... 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 keep information in temporary file space. Deleting them regularly helps enhance your computer's performance and speed. 1 Open...
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...problems on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or in conjunction with the power lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may ...resolved. These lights function in your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Some desktop...
...problems on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or in conjunction with the power lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may ...resolved. These lights function in your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Some desktop...
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Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Power, keyboard, ...
Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Power, keyboard, ...
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DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting S.M.A.R.T error,... A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L U R E - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - F L A S H P A R T W R I L A B L E M E M O R Y - K E Y B O A R D F A I N T E R R U P T - NOTICE - N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - ERROR 8602 - Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337 for either the operating system or the program that was running when...
DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting S.M.A.R.T error,... A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L U R E - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - F L A S H P A R T W R I L A B L E M E M O R Y - K E Y B O A R D F A I N T E R R U P T - NOTICE - N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - ERROR 8602 - Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337 for either the operating system or the program that was running when...
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( V A L U E) - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - N O T I M E R T I C K I X E D - See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. R T C M O D E F I N T E R R U P T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308. M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I V E - The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If the optical drive ...
( V A L U E) - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - N O T I M E R T I C K I X E D - See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. R T C M O D E F I N T E R R U P T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308. M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I V E - The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If the optical drive ...
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... 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 (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE...
... 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 (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE...
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...Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. The computer runs the 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 an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on .
...Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. The computer runs the 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 an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on .
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...Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom of devices in the following menu appears: NOTE: It is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error ...following table for the option you want. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you to run . Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click ...
...Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom of devices in the following menu appears: NOTE: It is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error ...following table for the option you want. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you to run . Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click ...
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... the test. The application also provides you to your computer or all devices from the Start button. Allows you with support options for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. Describes the... test and may not display the names of 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 the left pane of the test and any error ...
... the test. The application also provides you to your computer or all devices from the Start button. Allows you with support options for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. Describes the... test and may not display the names of 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 the left pane of the test and any error ...
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... I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - The drive cannot read the disk. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to restore computer resources. To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows Vista 1 Click Start ...Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). Troubleshooting 291 NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. Windows ...
... I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - The drive cannot read the disk. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to restore computer resources. To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows Vista 1 Click Start ...Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). Troubleshooting 291 NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. Windows ...
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... device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT... TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - For additional safety best practices information, see if that your computer. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to non...
... device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT... TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - For additional safety best practices information, see if that your computer. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to non...
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...Ensure that your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. If necessary, install additional memory (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for your ... shipped with your computer). • Ensure that the mouse cable is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Ensure that you are using the mouse. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - •...
...Ensure that your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. If necessary, install additional memory (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for your ... shipped with your computer). • Ensure that the mouse cable is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Ensure that you are using the mouse. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - •...