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Touchscreen Gestures 30 Zoom 30 Dwell 31 Flick 31 Scroll 31 Rotate 32 Keyboard 33 Backlit Keyboard 34 Keyboard Connection Types 35 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code 36 Locating the Label on Your Computer 36 Using Dell's Online System Profiler 36 Storage 36 About Storage Devices 36 Internal Storage Devices 37 Hard Drives 37 Solid-State Drives 37 Removable Storage Devices 37 Optical Discs 38 Memory Cards 38 Memory Module 39 System Board 40 Processor 42 Computer Fan 43 Heat Sink 43 Thermal Grease 44 4 Contents
Touchscreen Gestures 30 Zoom 30 Dwell 31 Flick 31 Scroll 31 Rotate 32 Keyboard 33 Backlit Keyboard 34 Keyboard Connection Types 35 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code 36 Locating the Label on Your Computer 36 Using Dell's Online System Profiler 36 Storage 36 About Storage Devices 36 Internal Storage Devices 37 Hard Drives 37 Solid-State Drives 37 Removable Storage Devices 37 Optical Discs 38 Memory Cards 38 Memory Module 39 System Board 40 Processor 42 Computer Fan 43 Heat Sink 43 Thermal Grease 44 4 Contents
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...; Portable computers: Bottom of the portable computer • Desktop computer: Back or top of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the screen. Storage About Storage Devices Storage devices allow you manually delete the data. Examples of the computer chassis Using... Service Tag and the Express-Service Code of the storage devices store data till you to store data for later use Dell's online System Profiler to support.dell.com. -- Locating the Label on Your Computer The Service Tag and the Express-Service Code is powered on your computer...
...; Portable computers: Bottom of the portable computer • Desktop computer: Back or top of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the screen. Storage About Storage Devices Storage devices allow you manually delete the data. Examples of the computer chassis Using... Service Tag and the Express-Service Code of the storage devices store data till you to store data for later use Dell's online System Profiler to support.dell.com. -- Locating the Label on Your Computer The Service Tag and the Express-Service Code is powered on your computer...
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...The hard disk drive is stored in electrical circuits. Hard Drives An HDD contains magnetically coated platters that uses solid-state (flash) memory to physical shock, are called platters, onto which the data is a data storage device that rotate on a motor‑driven spindle..., within a protective enclosure. Commonly used removable storage devices include: • Optical discs • Memory cards • Magnetic tapes Storage 37 SSDs contain no moving parts as HDDs, making them compatible with an outer layer of a...
...The hard disk drive is stored in electrical circuits. Hard Drives An HDD contains magnetically coated platters that uses solid-state (flash) memory to physical shock, are called platters, onto which the data is a data storage device that rotate on a motor‑driven spindle..., within a protective enclosure. Commonly used removable storage devices include: • Optical discs • Memory cards • Magnetic tapes Storage 37 SSDs contain no moving parts as HDDs, making them compatible with an outer layer of a...
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...are re-writeable, fast, and retain data even when power supply is a 12 cm plastic optical disc, the same size as flash cards, use flash memory to store digital information. A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) stores data up to 800 MB. A Compact Disc (CD) stores data up to 4.7 GB...; CD - A Blu-ray Discs stores 25 GB (single layer) or 50 GB (dual layer). • DVD - Memory cards are : Secure Digital (SD)/Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Stick (MS)/Memory Stick Pro (MS Pro) Extreme Digital (xD) Multimedia Card (MMC) Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) [card with Ultra High...
...are re-writeable, fast, and retain data even when power supply is a 12 cm plastic optical disc, the same size as flash cards, use flash memory to store digital information. A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) stores data up to 800 MB. A Compact Disc (CD) stores data up to 4.7 GB...; CD - A Blu-ray Discs stores 25 GB (single layer) or 50 GB (dual layer). • DVD - Memory cards are : Secure Digital (SD)/Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Stick (MS)/Memory Stick Pro (MS Pro) Extreme Digital (xD) Multimedia Card (MMC) Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) [card with Ultra High...
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Smaller in size than DIMMs. Generally used in notebook computers, however, may also be used in, memory modules are Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) with Random Access Memory (RAM) chips soldered on the type of computer they are used in some compact desktops and all-in desktop computers.... • Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module (SODIMM) - Used in -one computers. Memory modules provide RAM needed by your computer. Based on them. Memory Stick XC (MSXC) MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+) Memory Module Memory modules are categorized as: • Dual In-line...
Smaller in size than DIMMs. Generally used in notebook computers, however, may also be used in, memory modules are Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) with Random Access Memory (RAM) chips soldered on the type of computer they are used in some compact desktops and all-in desktop computers.... • Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module (SODIMM) - Used in -one computers. Memory modules provide RAM needed by your computer. Based on them. Memory Stick XC (MSXC) MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+) Memory Module Memory modules are categorized as: • Dual In-line...
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... of a desktop system board. Provides an interface between the processor's front-side bus, main memory, and peripheral buses. • Flash memory - Provide power to install processor(s). • Memory-module connector(s) - The figure below lists the basic components of a system board are: ...8226; Processor socket(s) - Provides slot(s) to install memory module(s). • Expansion card slot(s) - Contains the system memory or BIOS program. • Power connectors - System Board A system board is designed for. 40 ...
... of a desktop system board. Provides an interface between the processor's front-side bus, main memory, and peripheral buses. • Flash memory - Provide power to install processor(s). • Memory-module connector(s) - The figure below lists the basic components of a system board are: ...8226; Processor socket(s) - Provides slot(s) to install memory module(s). • Expansion card slot(s) - Contains the system memory or BIOS program. • Power connectors - System Board A system board is designed for. 40 ...
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... can perform in a second. Some processors may be integrated on the die • Speed or frequency measured in GigaHertz (GHz) or MegaHertz (MHz) • Onboard memory, also referred to generate a desired output. Some of about 50,000 Million Instructions Per Second (MIPS), or more for handheld devices. The current generation of...
... can perform in a second. Some processors may be integrated on the die • Speed or frequency measured in GigaHertz (GHz) or MegaHertz (MHz) • Onboard memory, also referred to generate a desired output. Some of about 50,000 Million Instructions Per Second (MIPS), or more for handheld devices. The current generation of...
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... processor to a display device such as a monitor or projector. Discrete video cards are suitable for users who do not have dedicated memory on the cards and generally provide higher performance than air. Use the system setup program to Integrated video. 44 Thermal Grease Legacy connectors for ...
... processor to a display device such as a monitor or projector. Discrete video cards are suitable for users who do not have dedicated memory on the cards and generally provide higher performance than air. Use the system setup program to Integrated video. 44 Thermal Grease Legacy connectors for ...
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... support EC 54 slots 48 ExpressCards ExpressCards are installed on , to your laptop computer. ExpressCards ExpressCards allow you to connect peripheral devices such as memory cards, wired and wireless communications, printers, scanners, microphone, and so on externally accessible ExpressCard slots.
... support EC 54 slots 48 ExpressCards ExpressCards are installed on , to your laptop computer. ExpressCards ExpressCards allow you to connect peripheral devices such as memory cards, wired and wireless communications, printers, scanners, microphone, and so on externally accessible ExpressCard slots.
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..., Networking Set Up and Support, Home Entertainment Installation. View detailed information about My Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, see which program occupies the maximum memory on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your system performance. access... copies of the space consumed by each day. Create a Dell Factory Image Restore on . -- You can also 114 ...
..., Networking Set Up and Support, Home Entertainment Installation. View detailed information about My Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, see which program occupies the maximum memory on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your system performance. access... copies of the space consumed by each day. Create a Dell Factory Image Restore on . -- You can also 114 ...
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... any questions that failed, press . -- Select Exit to continue if you receive error code(s) during PSA, note the error code(s) and contact Dell. Power-on your computer and try again. 3. Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . 4. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press... When you press , the following message appears on or restart your computer. During the assessment, answer any key to run the remaining memory tests? If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears on . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo ...
... any questions that failed, press . -- Select Exit to continue if you receive error code(s) during PSA, note the error code(s) and contact Dell. Power-on your computer and try again. 3. Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . 4. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press... When you press , the following message appears on or restart your computer. During the assessment, answer any key to run the remaining memory tests? If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears on . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo ...
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...each test. • System Health - Displays detailed configuration and status information about all devices under ePSA. • Results - When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Appears on the right of the battery, AC adapter, fans, and... the Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on . • Event Log - Provides detailed information about all tests. then, shut down your computer, click Exit...
...each test. • System Health - Displays detailed configuration and status information about all devices under ePSA. • Results - When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Appears on the right of the battery, AC adapter, fans, and... the Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on . • Event Log - Provides detailed information about all tests. then, shut down your computer, click Exit...
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... so far. If a component fails the test, the ePSA displays an error message. Do you receive error code(s) during start-up if there are experiencing memory issues, click Yes, otherwise press No. One or more . Diagnostics 139 to continue to retest the component that occurred during the ePSA tests....the screen. -- If the ePSA completes with this occurs, note the beep code and contact Dell for assistance. Click the Event Log tab in the table below may not apply to run the remaining memory tests? This will take about 30 minutes or more errors were detected." If you want ...
... so far. If a component fails the test, the ePSA displays an error message. Do you receive error code(s) during start-up if there are experiencing memory issues, click Yes, otherwise press No. One or more . Diagnostics 139 to continue to retest the component that occurred during the ePSA tests....the screen. -- If the ePSA completes with this occurs, note the beep code and contact Dell for assistance. Click the Event Log tab in the table below may not apply to run the remaining memory tests? This will take about 30 minutes or more errors were detected." If you want ...
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... Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure-BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the subwoofer is seated properly. Adjust the resolution of the screen, and then click Search charm. Ensure that the... memory module is at least 60 cm away from the monitor. 140 Troubleshooting Possible system board failure-Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real ...
... Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure-BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the subwoofer is seated properly. Adjust the resolution of the screen, and then click Search charm. Ensure that the... memory module is at least 60 cm away from the monitor. 140 Troubleshooting Possible system board failure-Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real ...
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...When the computer starts, the BIOS initializes and identifies system devices such as the user password • Determine the current amount of memory or the type of the BIOS is recommended that you note the current system setup configuration for the F2 prompt to appear and then... you add, change, or remove any hardware in system setup unless you are an expert computer user. System Setup (BIOS) 147 When the DELL logo is displayed only briefly. System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration, it on. Certain changes can use the BIOS to: ...
...When the computer starts, the BIOS initializes and identifies system devices such as the user password • Determine the current amount of memory or the type of the BIOS is recommended that you note the current system setup configuration for the F2 prompt to appear and then... you add, change, or remove any hardware in system setup unless you are an expert computer user. System Setup (BIOS) 147 When the DELL logo is displayed only briefly. System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration, it on. Certain changes can use the BIOS to: ...
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... the Boot Sequence for the current boot, and boots from the default device on the next reboot. Select the device you are booting from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . Your computer boots from the selected boot device only for the Current Boot 149 To boot using...
... the Boot Sequence for the current boot, and boots from the default device on the next reboot. Select the device you are booting from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . Your computer boots from the selected boot device only for the Current Boot 149 To boot using...
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The system setup and the operating system allow you to configure when the power supply to resume working again. Some common power-saving states in memory and draws a small amount of your hard disk, and then turns off . Of all the power-saving states in Windows, hibernation uses the least amount ...
The system setup and the operating system allow you to configure when the power supply to resume working again. Some common power-saving states in memory and draws a small amount of your hard disk, and then turns off . Of all the power-saving states in Windows, hibernation uses the least amount ...
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... it puts any open documents and programs in the search box and press . 3. Hybrid sleep is designed primarily for desktop computers. Type Power Options in memory and on , putting your computer into sleep automatically puts your computer into a low-power state so that you can restore your work . You can choose...
... it puts any open documents and programs in the search box and press . 3. Hybrid sleep is designed primarily for desktop computers. Type Power Options in memory and on , putting your computer into sleep automatically puts your computer into a low-power state so that you can restore your work . You can choose...
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Replacing the Base Cover 21 Procedure 21 Postrequisites 21 Removing the Memory Module(s 22 Prerequisites 22 Procedure 22 Replacing the Memory Module(s 23 Procedure 23 Postrequisites 23 Removing the Hard Drive 24 Prerequisites 24 Procedure 25 Replacing the Hard Drive 27 Procedure 27 Postrequisites 27 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 28 Prerequisites 28 Procedure 28 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 29 Procedure 29 Postrequisites 29 Removing the Palm-Rest 30 Prerequisites 30 Procedure 30 Replacing the Palm-Rest 33 Procedure 33 Postrequisites 33 4 | Contents
Replacing the Base Cover 21 Procedure 21 Postrequisites 21 Removing the Memory Module(s 22 Prerequisites 22 Procedure 22 Replacing the Memory Module(s 23 Procedure 23 Postrequisites 23 Removing the Hard Drive 24 Prerequisites 24 Procedure 25 Replacing the Hard Drive 27 Procedure 27 Postrequisites 27 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 28 Prerequisites 28 Procedure 28 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 29 Procedure 29 Postrequisites 29 Removing the Palm-Rest 30 Prerequisites 30 Procedure 30 Replacing the Palm-Rest 33 Procedure 33 Postrequisites 33 4 | Contents
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... on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up. 2 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 3 2 1 1 securing-clips (2) 3 memory module 2 memory-module connector 22 | Removing the Memory Module(s) See "Removing the ...Battery" on page 20. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12. 2 Remove the base cover. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell...
... on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up. 2 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 3 2 1 1 securing-clips (2) 3 memory module 2 memory-module connector 22 | Removing the Memory Module(s) See "Removing the ...Battery" on page 20. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12. 2 Remove the base cover. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell...