Dell Technology Guide
Page 20
... 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...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 31
... can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support...
... can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 78
...drive (SSD) is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. The Command Prompt displays the amount of semiconductors whereas... Hard Drives use a magnetic 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 uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on optimum...
...drive (SSD) is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. The Command Prompt displays the amount of semiconductors whereas... Hard Drives use a magnetic 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 uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on optimum...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 101
...disks turn off, so that you want to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is restored exactly as you want to add memory or you will be away from the computer for an extended time while working again. This action shuts down when you must turn off the... saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Hibernation is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. When you left it . When you restart the computer, your hard disk. Ending a Program That...
...disks turn off, so that you want to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is restored exactly as you want to add memory or you will be away from the computer for an extended time while working again. This action shuts down when you must turn off the... saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Hibernation is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. When you left it . When you restart the computer, your hard disk. Ending a Program That...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 130
... a Windows user interface. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Changes to change made to be saved to profiles to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)
... a Windows user interface. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Changes to change made to be saved to profiles to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)
Dell Technology Guide
Page 131
... and log user defined events. • Customize application key strokes. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
... and log user defined events. • Customize application key strokes. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
Dell Technology Guide
Page 142
...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 page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 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- Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to...
...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 page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 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- Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 177
... you visit in order to speed up the process of downloading graphics each time you to open multiple web pages at the same time in memory) and/or reduce the number of programs that are open . Increasing Computer Speed by using the Zoom feature. Hold the key down while pressing the...
... you visit in order to speed up the process of downloading graphics each time you to open multiple web pages at the same time in memory) and/or reduce the number of programs that are open . Increasing Computer Speed by using the Zoom feature. Hold the key down while pressing the...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 188
... 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 the browsing history to limit the space used to your web browser and locate...
... 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 the browsing history to limit the space used to your web browser and locate...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 272
... 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 laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or...lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about power lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the problem. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you ...
... 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 laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or...lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about power lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the problem. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you ...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 274
... the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). - 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. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Ensure that...
... the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). - 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. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Ensure that...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 276
..." on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - N O T I M E R T I C K I O N - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. I N V A L I... M . - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. K E Y B O A R D F A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see "Keyboard...
..." on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - N O T I M E R T I C K I O N - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. I N V A L I... M . - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. K E Y B O A R D F A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see "Keyboard...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 277
... H U T D O W N F A I C S - N O T I M E R T I C K I X E D - This message applies to notebook computers that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - 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 - See "Drive Problems" on page 292. The ...Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - Run the Dell...
... H U T D O W N F A I C S - N O T I M E R T I C K I X E D - This message applies to notebook computers that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - 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 - See "Drive Problems" on page 292. The ...Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - Run the Dell...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 278
... correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). D A Y N O T S E T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I L E D - Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. P R O G R A M - TI M E - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY...
... correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). D A Y N O T S E T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I L E D - Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. P R O G R A M - TI M E - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 282
...-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you see a message stating that is known to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to... start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo ...
...-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you see a message stating that is known to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to... start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo ...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 284
... a complete test on your computer is located at the top of each test screen. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. NOTE: The Service Tag for your Service Tag. 4 If you run a more information. 284 Troubleshooting Performs a thorough check of... tests based on a symptom of the problem you select Extended Test from the menu below to run . Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected the Test System option from the Custom Test or...
... a complete test on your computer is located at the top of each test screen. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. NOTE: The Service Tag for your Service Tag. 4 If you run a more information. 284 Troubleshooting Performs a thorough check of... tests based on a symptom of the problem you select Extended Test from the menu below to run . Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected the Test System option from the Custom Test or...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 285
... Start button. 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 ... Code, your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to customize the test by changing the ...
... Start button. 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 ... Code, your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to customize the test by changing the ...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 291
... program you want to use . T H E D E V I C E I N S YS T E M S E T U P - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. In some cases, you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer to remove. 3 Click...H E I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E I S E N A B L E D I S N O T R E A D Y - The drive cannot read the disk. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager...
... program you want to use . T H E D E V I C E I N S YS T E M S E T U P - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. In some cases, you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer to remove. 3 Click...H E I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E I S E N A B L E D I S N O T R E A D Y - The drive cannot read the disk. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 294
...or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable ...TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs...
...or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable ...TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 295
... mouse cable as shown on the computer. Troubleshooting 295 Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). and down-arrow keys to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the... Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. • See the software documentation...
... mouse cable as shown on the computer. Troubleshooting 295 Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). and down-arrow keys to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the... Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. • See the software documentation...