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Shadow Storage 77 Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage 78 Solid-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and ...Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level ...
Shadow Storage 77 Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage 78 Solid-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and ...Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level ...
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The Command Prompt displays the amount of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . An ...
The Command Prompt displays the amount of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . An ...
Dell Technology Guide
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This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives. and down -arrow keys to highlight Drives, and then press . 3 Press the up - It provides data striping at the byte level and also stripe error ... because data is duplicated on the primary and additional drives, four 120-GB RAID level 1 drives collectively have a maximum of 360-GB on page 308). 2 Press the up - Drives and Media 87 and down -arrow keys to highlight the applicable hard drive, and then press . RAID Level 5 Configuration RAID...
This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives. and down -arrow keys to highlight Drives, and then press . 3 Press the up - It provides data striping at the byte level and also stripe error ... because data is duplicated on the primary and additional drives, four 120-GB RAID level 1 drives collectively have a maximum of 360-GB on page 308). 2 Press the up - Drives and Media 87 and down -arrow keys to highlight the applicable hard drive, and then press . RAID Level 5 Configuration RAID...
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... 0 or RAID 1 Array Before Installing the Operating System" on the drives selected in the next step. Back up any other installed hard drives. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard screen appears. 4 Click Next. 5 Select the hard drive you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include in the System Tasks...
... 0 or RAID 1 Array Before Installing the Operating System" on the drives selected in the next step. Back up any other installed hard drives. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard screen appears. 4 Click Next. 5 Select the hard drive you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include in the System Tasks...
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...2 Press when you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives is lost. 1 Set your computer). 1 Turn on the new RAID volume. NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility.... 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that the new (non-RAID) drive is listed and then press . 4 Under Disk/Volume Information, confirm ...
...2 Press when you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives is lost. 1 Set your computer). 1 Turn on the new RAID volume. NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility.... 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that the new (non-RAID) drive is listed and then press . 4 Under Disk/Volume Information, confirm ...
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...driver (see "Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver" on page 79). Restoring Your Operating System 269 To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities...174; Windows® System Restore" on page 265). Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to return your primary hard drive. Depending on page 79. Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can overwrite files and ...
...driver (see "Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver" on page 79). Restoring Your Operating System 269 To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities...174; Windows® System Restore" on page 265). Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to return your primary hard drive. Depending on page 79. Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can overwrite files and ...
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...L I N T E R R U P T - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - N O T I M E R T I C K I D - 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 M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - T I V E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 Enter the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (...computers that support multiple hard drives. ( V A L U E) - STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. ...
...L I N T E R R U P T - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - N O T I M E R T I C K I D - 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 M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - T I V E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 Enter the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (...computers that support multiple hard drives. ( V A L U E) - STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. ...
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... TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - WA R N I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - Connect the correct AC adapter. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E...DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE...
... TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - WA R N I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - Connect the correct AC adapter. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E...DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE...
Setup Guide
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...See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. Hard-disk drive failure - Hard-disk drive read failure - Possible hard disk drive failure during POST. Keyboard failure or loose cable. Alert! See "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. Possible hard disk drive (HDD) failure during HDD boot ...help you could see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery. Replace the CPU fan. The...
...See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. Hard-disk drive failure - Hard-disk drive read failure - Possible hard disk drive failure during POST. Keyboard failure or loose cable. Alert! See "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. Possible hard disk drive (HDD) failure during HDD boot ...help you could see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery. Replace the CPU fan. The...
Setup Guide
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... installed on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. upgrade your operating system. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your...
... installed on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. upgrade your operating system. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your...
Service Manual
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... the hard drive cage off your computer). 1 screws (2) 2 hard drive assembly 4. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is not covered by Dell™ is on the new hard drive (for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive...
... the hard drive cage off your computer). 1 screws (2) 2 hard drive assembly 4. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is not covered by Dell™ is on the new hard drive (for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive...
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... the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. Replace the two screws (one on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hard drive assembly to the hard drive. 4. Failure to Contents Page Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed (see Dell Technology Guide). Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain...
... the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. Replace the two screws (one on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hard drive assembly to the hard drive. 4. Failure to Contents Page Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed (see Dell Technology Guide). Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain...
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... Display Assembly). 10. Remove the eleven screws from the computer base. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink and Removing the Processor). 9. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
... Display Assembly). 10. Remove the eleven screws from the computer base. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink and Removing the Processor). 9. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 11. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 12. 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Base Cover). 9. Back to Contents Page Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. Reinstall the ExpressCards in the ExpressCard slot, if any. 14. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 13.
Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 11. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 12. 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Base Cover). 9. Back to Contents Page Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. Reinstall the ExpressCards in the ExpressCard slot, if any. 14. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 13.
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... assembly (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink and Removing the Processor). 9. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Hard Drive). 3. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer...
... assembly (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink and Removing the Processor). 9. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Hard Drive). 3. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer...
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...ExpressCard slot, if any installed Mini-Card (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 10. Replace the four screws that appear on the computer. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 2. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink and Installing the Processor)....the screen. Follow the instructions that secure the system board to Contents Page Replace the processor heat sink and the processor (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 15. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Daughter Board). 6. Back to the computer base. 5. Disconnect the ...
...ExpressCard slot, if any installed Mini-Card (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 10. Replace the four screws that appear on the computer. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 2. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink and Installing the Processor)....the screen. Follow the instructions that secure the system board to Contents Page Replace the processor heat sink and the processor (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 15. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Daughter Board). 6. Back to the computer base. 5. Disconnect the ...