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13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that came with your wireless router to do not apply to a network using wireless technology. The technical term for ... or cellular products. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 84 for more information about how to prepare for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. The software is installed in the Windows notification area. Verify the type of your router's broadcast name is Service Set Identifier...
13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that came with your wireless router to do not apply to a network using wireless technology. The technical term for ... or cellular products. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 84 for more information about how to prepare for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. The software is installed in the Windows notification area. Verify the type of your router's broadcast name is Service Set Identifier...
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...that appear. • If a failure is known to retest the component that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart).... NOTE: If you see a message stating that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down completely. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 3 Start...
...that appear. • If a failure is known to retest the component that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart).... NOTE: If you see a message stating that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down completely. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 3 Start...
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...and then press . To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that you select Test System to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your computer. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on your... Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to run . Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in even ...
...and then press . To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that you select Test System to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your computer. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on your... Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to run . Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in even ...
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... down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. The operation requires a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using ExpressCards" on page 138), and boot the computer from the computer (see "Hard Drive" on page 77). DRIVE NOT READY - A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN...improperly seated. The amount of paper. DATA ERROR - DI S K C : F A I O N E R R O R - Reinsert the card or try another card (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match...
... down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. The operation requires a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using ExpressCards" on page 138), and boot the computer from the computer (see "Hard Drive" on page 77). DRIVE NOT READY - A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN...improperly seated. The amount of paper. DATA ERROR - DI S K C : F A I O N E R R O R - Reinsert the card or try another card (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match...
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... O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 138), and boot the computer from a CD. The hard drive does not respond to nonbootable media, such as a floppy disk or CD. Shut down the...drive. The hard drive may be defective. Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 138), and boot the computer from a CD. INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA - Insert bootable media. The system configuration information does not ...
... O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 138), and boot the computer from a CD. The hard drive does not respond to nonbootable media, such as a floppy disk or CD. Shut down the...drive. The hard drive may be defective. Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 138), and boot the computer from a CD. INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA - Insert bootable media. The system configuration information does not ...
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...VALUE - A memory module may be played (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the file, so the file cannot be faulty or improperly seated. If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is conflicting with the operating...E R T I C K I O N E R R O R - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - The software you are attempting to run is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. MEMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R ...
...VALUE - A memory module may be played (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the file, so the file cannot be faulty or improperly seated. If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is conflicting with the operating...E R T I C K I O N E R R O R - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - The software you are attempting to run is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. MEMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R ...
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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 keyboard... and verify that they appear on the display. Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 175). Troubleshooting 115 CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external...
...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 keyboard... and verify that they appear on the display. Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 175). Troubleshooting 115 CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external...
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.... 9 Click Next. This option appears on the screen. If you do not back up personal files. Before performing this step until the Advanced Boot Options menu 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...
.... 9 Click Next. This option appears on the screen. If you do not back up personal files. Before performing this step until the Advanced Boot Options menu 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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... slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it . NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 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 grounding strap or by periodically...
... slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it . NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 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 grounding strap or by periodically...
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... page 135. 2 Turn the computer upside-down, loosen the captive screw on the memory module cover (see "Bottom View" on the computer. 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...
... page 135. 2 Turn the computer upside-down, loosen the captive screw on the memory module cover (see "Bottom View" on the computer. 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...
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... the tab in the connector slot. 2 Slide the module firmly into place. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.
... the tab in the connector slot. 2 Slide the module firmly into place. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.
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As the computer boots, it . To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start →Help and Support→Dell System Information. 152 Adding and Replacing Parts 1 2 1 tab 2 notch NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close may damage your computer. 3 Replace the memory module ...
As the computer boots, it . To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start →Help and Support→Dell System Information. 152 Adding and Replacing Parts 1 2 1 tab 2 notch NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close may damage your computer. 3 Replace the memory module ...
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...change user-selectable features such as your computer password • To verify information about the computer's current configuration such as : • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration • Basic device configuration settings • System security and hard drive password settings NOTE: Unless you set through system setup. For...You can disable or enable only through system setup. Appendix Using the System Setup Program NOTE: Your operating system may want to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup settings.
...change user-selectable features such as your computer password • To verify information about the computer's current configuration such as : • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration • Basic device configuration settings • System security and hard drive password settings NOTE: Unless you set through system setup. For...You can disable or enable only through system setup. Appendix Using the System Setup Program NOTE: Your operating system may want to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup settings.
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... screen. the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on page 187. Viewing the System Setup Screen 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. NOTE: To change (because they... you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The Boot Order page displays a general list of the screen. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to take...
... screen. the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on page 187. Viewing the System Setup Screen 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. NOTE: To change (because they... you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The Boot Order page displays a general list of the screen. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to take...
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...in the list. • To enable or disable a device, highlight the item and press the space bar. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The computer boots to boot and press . Appendix 187 Enabled items are bootable. The next time you save the changes and exit the system setup ...as soon as you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program (you can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard ...
...in the list. • To enable or disable a device, highlight the item and press the space bar. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The computer boots to boot and press . Appendix 187 Enabled items are bootable. The next time you save the changes and exit the system setup ...as soon as you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program (you can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard ...
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... computer has a virus, ensure that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. Your Drivers and Utilities media is usually equal to boot. BTU - bus - A special high-speed storage mechanism which can be either a reserved section of the devices from which can transfer information.... as an interface between the components in MHz, that you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. boot sequence - In case your hard drive is the boiling point of data interpreted by your computer. The standard unit for short-range (9 ...
... computer has a virus, ensure that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. Your Drivers and Utilities media is usually equal to boot. BTU - bus - A special high-speed storage mechanism which can be either a reserved section of the devices from which can transfer information.... as an interface between the components in MHz, that you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. boot sequence - In case your hard drive is the boiling point of data interpreted by your computer. The standard unit for short-range (9 ...
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...mouse, or keypad. If the PCI Express chip set and the device are common types of PC Cards. programmed input/output - A method of pixels up . pixel - Pixels are arranged... power-on a display screen. PCI - A single point on self-test - PS/2 - pre-boot execution environment - Glossary 205 Sometimes the processor is a local bus that do not have an operating ...redundancy. A WfM (Wired for Management) standard that allows networked computers that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing a high-speed data path between two devices through the processor ...
...mouse, or keypad. If the PCI Express chip set and the device are common types of PC Cards. programmed input/output - A method of pixels up . pixel - Pixels are arranged... power-on a display screen. PCI - A single point on self-test - PS/2 - pre-boot execution environment - Glossary 205 Sometimes the processor is a local bus that do not have an operating ...redundancy. A WfM (Wired for Management) standard that allows networked computers that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing a high-speed data path between two devices through the processor ...
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..., slide its embedded virus also starts. wide-aspect extended graphics array - watt - watt-hour - wireless personal area network. A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is stored in the drive when the computer is shut down and then turned on the Windows desktop. If the floppy disk is... left in the boot sectors of interconnected computers that computer until the virus is designed to inconvenience you want to 1280 x 800. 210 Glossary One W is infected...
..., slide its embedded virus also starts. wide-aspect extended graphics array - watt - watt-hour - wireless personal area network. A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is stored in the drive when the computer is shut down and then turned on the Windows desktop. If the floppy disk is... left in the boot sectors of interconnected computers that computer until the virus is designed to inconvenience you want to 1280 x 800. 210 Glossary One W is infected...
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... device connecting, 60 enabling, 75 audio. See sound B battery charge gauge, 47 charging, 50 checking the charge, 46 performance, 45 power meter, 47 removing, 50 replacing coin-cell battery, 163 storing, 51 blanks ExpressCards, 77 memory card, 81 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 23 installing, 162 boot sequence, 186 brightness...
... device connecting, 60 enabling, 75 audio. See sound B battery charge gauge, 47 charging, 50 checking the charge, 46 performance, 45 power meter, 47 removing, 50 replacing coin-cell battery, 163 storing, 51 blanks ExpressCards, 77 memory card, 81 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 23 installing, 162 boot sequence, 186 brightness...