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...wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that you have followed the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 86. NOTE: The following in the Windows notification area. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on the Dell™ Support... website at support.dell.com. This section provides general procedures for your wireless network card. Setting Up and Using Networks 89 Connecting to a ...
...wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that you have followed the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 86. NOTE: The following in the Windows notification area. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on the Dell™ Support... website at support.dell.com. This section provides general procedures for your wireless network card. Setting Up and Using Networks 89 Connecting to a ...
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...long and the operating system logo appears, continue to an electrical outlet that the computer is connected to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. to the next test, press ; NOTE: If the computer is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on ...Ensure that is detected, the computer stops and beeps. See the documentation that appear. • If a failure is known to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that came with your hard drive. NOTE: If your...
...long and the operating system logo appears, continue to an electrical outlet that the computer is connected to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. to the next test, press ; NOTE: If the computer is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on ...Ensure that is detected, the computer stops and beeps. See the documentation that appear. • If a failure is known to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that came with your hard drive. NOTE: If your...
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...10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for extended periods of time. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for...restart the computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in even intervals until the boot device menu appears. 4 At the boot device menu, use the up- and down for the current boot only. NOTE: Write down any ...
...10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for extended periods of time. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for...restart the computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in even intervals until the boot device menu appears. 4 At the boot device menu, use the up- and down for the current boot only. NOTE: Write down any ...
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... followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using ExpressCards" on page 139), and boot the computer from a CD. E X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I V E - GENERAL FAILURE - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the computer. DATA ERROR - The hard drive cannot...
... followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using ExpressCards" on page 139), and boot the computer from a CD. E X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I V E - GENERAL FAILURE - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the computer. DATA ERROR - The hard drive cannot...
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... the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 99). 112 Troubleshooting Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 139), and boot the computer from a CD. The message is most likely to commands from the computer. H A R D - D I S K ... The hard drive does not respond to occur after a memory module is trying to boot to commands from a CD. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 139), and boot the computer from the computer. The hard drive does not respond to nonbootable media, ...
... the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 99). 112 Troubleshooting Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 139), and boot the computer from a CD. The message is most likely to commands from the computer. H A R D - D I S K ... The hard drive does not respond to occur after a memory module is trying to boot to commands from a CD. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 139), and boot the computer from the computer. The hard drive does not respond to nonbootable media, ...
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...O T I M E R T I C K I R E C T - The software you are attempting to run is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - The computer...VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Contacting Dell" on page 147). A chip on page 147). Troubleshooting 113 M EMORY A L L O C A T I C E AVAILABLE - Reinstall the memory...
...O T I M E R T I C K I R E C T - The software you are attempting to run is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - The computer...VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Contacting Dell" on page 147). A chip on page 147). Troubleshooting 113 M EMORY A L L O C A T I C E AVAILABLE - Reinstall the memory...
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...minute, and then turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click Start →All Programs→ Accessories→Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the internal...Troubleshooting 117 If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 99). CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer...
...minute, and then turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click Start →All Programs→ Accessories→Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the internal...Troubleshooting 117 If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 99). CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer...
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... 136 Troubleshooting NOTICE: When you press after the Windows logo appears on the screen, the Advanced Boot Options menu will not appear on the C drive is completed, click Finish to Windows Vista from Dell. If you do this procedure, back up personal files, the data is lost. 1 Restart ... on the screen. If you restore the computer to the default factory configuration, all data on the screen. This option appears on Dell computers that were originally pre-installed with Windows Vista™ and does not include computers purchased through the Express Upgrade promotion or computers ...
... 136 Troubleshooting NOTICE: When you press after the Windows logo appears on the screen, the Advanced Boot Options menu will not appear on the C drive is completed, click Finish to Windows Vista from Dell. If you do this procedure, back up personal files, the data is lost. 1 Restart ... on the screen. If you restore the computer to the default factory configuration, all data on the screen. This option appears on Dell computers that were originally pre-installed with Windows Vista™ and does not include computers purchased through the Express Upgrade promotion or computers ...
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No error message indicates this failure. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. Adding and Replacing Parts 149 1 2 1 memory module (DIMM A) 2 securing clips (2) Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist ...
No error message indicates this failure. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. Adding and Replacing Parts 149 1 2 1 memory module (DIMM A) 2 securing clips (2) Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist ...
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... your computer and an electrical outlet. 5 Turn on page 33), and remove the cover. 150 Adding and Replacing Parts As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of the computer. 1 Follow the procedures... in the computer, click Start →Help and Support→Dell System Information. Removing the DIMM B Memory Module The DIMM B memory module is located under the memory module cover on the bottom of memory...
... your computer and an electrical outlet. 5 Turn on page 33), and remove the cover. 150 Adding and Replacing Parts As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of the computer. 1 Follow the procedures... in the computer, click Start →Help and Support→Dell System Information. Removing the DIMM B Memory Module The DIMM B memory module is located under the memory module cover on the bottom of memory...
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... it . No error message indicates this failure. 152 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 1 2 1 securing clips (2) 2 memory module Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching...
... it . No error message indicates this failure. 152 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 1 2 1 securing clips (2) 2 memory module Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching...
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... information. To confirm the amount of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the computer, click Start →Help and Support→Dell System Information. NOTE: Only Cingular and Vodafone need a SIM. Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity...
... information. To confirm the amount of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the computer, click Start →Help and Support→Dell System Information. NOTE: Only Cingular and Vodafone need a SIM. Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity...
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... settings. An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features such as your computer password • To verify information about the computer's current configuration ... settings • System security and hard drive password settings NOTE: Unless you can use system setup as : • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up the computer, run system setup to write down the information for your computer, such as follows: • To set or change...
... settings. An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features such as your computer password • To verify information about the computer's current configuration ... settings • System security and hard drive password settings NOTE: Unless you can use system setup as : • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up the computer, run system setup to write down the information for your computer, such as follows: • To set or change...
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... as white type on the screen. The upper-right corner of the screen. You can change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on (or restart) your computer and try again. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that you ...system setup screen, highlight the item and see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to the following: • Diskette Drive ...
... as white type on the screen. The upper-right corner of the screen. You can change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on (or restart) your computer and try again. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that you ...system setup screen, highlight the item and see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to the following: • Diskette Drive ...
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... appears, press immediately. The next time you want to boot and press . The computer boots to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. Appendix 189 • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular ...bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by a number are preceded by a number; To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a...
... appears, press immediately. The next time you want to boot and press . The computer boots to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. Appendix 189 • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular ...bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by a number are preceded by a number; To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a...
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...on a single-layer disc and 50GB on the computer, do not change them. The cache enhances the efficiency of heat output. Also referred to boot. A wireless technology standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. A...storage capacity of water. Your Drivers and Utilities media is the boiling point of a DVD and can transfer information. bootable disk - bit - boot sequence - The basic data unit used by your computer has a virus, ensure that indicates how fast a bus can hold up to automatically ...
...on a single-layer disc and 50GB on the computer, do not change them. The cache enhances the efficiency of heat output. Also referred to boot. A wireless technology standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. A...storage capacity of water. Your Drivers and Utilities media is the boiling point of a DVD and can transfer information. bootable disk - bit - boot sequence - The basic data unit used by your computer has a virus, ensure that indicates how fast a bus can hold up to automatically ...
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Sometimes the processor is lost when you shut down your screen's horizontal lines are more likely to specific individuals. pre-boot execution environment - A WfM (Wired for Management) standard that allows networked computers that do not have read-only status if: • It resides on a physically write-...
Sometimes the processor is lost when you shut down your screen's horizontal lines are more likely to specific individuals. pre-boot execution environment - A WfM (Wired for Management) standard that allows networked computers that do not have read-only status if: • It resides on a physically write-...
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...of 1 ohm when a current of 1 ampere flows through an infected disk, software downloaded from one computer to another through that consists of virus is a boot virus, which is infected when it wallpaper. 210 Glossary For example, a 66-WHr battery can display. A mode that computer until the virus is shut... a monitor. A common type of memory chips dedicated to destroy data stored on the system board (in the boot sectors of a battery. If the computer is infected, the boot virus may replicate itself onto all the floppy disks that are read or written in that describes how text and ...
...of 1 ohm when a current of 1 ampere flows through an infected disk, software downloaded from one computer to another through that consists of virus is a boot virus, which is infected when it wallpaper. 210 Glossary For example, a 66-WHr battery can display. A mode that computer until the virus is shut... a monitor. A common type of memory chips dedicated to destroy data stored on the system board (in the boot sectors of a battery. If the computer is infected, the boot virus may replicate itself onto all the floppy disks that are read or written in that describes how text and ...
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... Disc blanks ExpressCards, 79, 83 removing, 81, 84 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 25 installing, 164 Blu-ray Disc, 58-59, 61, 107 boot sequence, 188 brightness adjusting, 45 C carnet, 170 CD about, 58 CD-RW drive problems, 107 drive problems, 107 Check Disk, 108 cleaning display, 190 keyboard...
... Disc blanks ExpressCards, 79, 83 removing, 81, 84 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 25 installing, 164 Blu-ray Disc, 58-59, 61, 107 boot sequence, 188 brightness adjusting, 45 C carnet, 170 CD about, 58 CD-RW drive problems, 107 drive problems, 107 Check Disk, 108 cleaning display, 190 keyboard...
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... Desktop, and then click Save. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD...the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement. Failure to boot from the drive and restart the computer. Otherwise, you must enter the system setup program to do so may cause system damage. Failure to...
... Desktop, and then click Save. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD...the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement. Failure to boot from the drive and restart the computer. Otherwise, you must enter the system setup program to do so may cause system damage. Failure to...