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... 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...
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...be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. You may...• Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • ...
...be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. You may...• Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • ...
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...drive (SSD) is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and 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 less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. NOTE: See Windows Help and...sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. 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 ...
...drive (SSD) is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and 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 less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. NOTE: See Windows Help and...sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. 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 ...
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...computer again, it . Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which the display and hard...within several days. This action shuts down only when you must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you want to use the computer for an extended time while working again. When you don't plan to start working . Use shut down ...
...computer again, it . Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which the display and hard...within several days. This action shuts down only when you must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you want to use the computer for an extended time while working again. When you don't plan to start working . Use shut down ...
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... LEDs. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to these options to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of compatible components inside your computer. View System Information This...
... LEDs. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to these options to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of compatible components inside your computer. View System Information This...
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... 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. Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance...
... 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. Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance...
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...Time Power 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 the taskbar. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of a battery, which it is the ... a new battery during the life 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- To view the battery charge status, check the...
...Time Power 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 the taskbar. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of a battery, which it is the ... a new battery during the life 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- To view the battery charge status, check the...
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... feature speeds computer processing by limiting the number of everything on the screen by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of days to keep information in order to speed up the process of the websites that you to open multiple...
... feature speeds computer processing by limiting the number of everything on the screen by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of days to keep information in order to speed up the process of the websites that you to open multiple...
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... 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 temporary file space.
... 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 temporary file space.
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...Tools Some of your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about diagnostic lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display... messages indicating errors or problems, which need to diagnose and resolve problems on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to resolve device...
...Tools Some of your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about diagnostic lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display... messages indicating errors or problems, which need to diagnose and resolve problems on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to resolve device...
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... strip - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Too many devices on the front panel. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your location, if applicable. - Multiple power strips connected to match the AC power at your computer). - - Remove and then...
... strip - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Too many devices on the front panel. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your location, if applicable. - Multiple power strips connected to match the AC power at your computer). - - Remove and then...
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... I N T E R R U P T - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting N O T I M E R T I C K I O N - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Contact Dell (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 337...V E P R O B L E M . - F L A S H P A R T W R I L A B L E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER ...
... I N T E R R U P T - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting N O T I M E R T I C K I O N - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Contact Dell (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 337...V E P R O B L E M . - F L A S H P A R T W R I L A B L E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER ...
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... the System Setup Program" on page 287. See "Drive Problems" on page 308. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - M E M O R Y S I... hard drive is correct (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). See "Drive Problems" on page 292. S H U T D O W N F A I D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - P R E S S F 5 T O R U N O N B O A R D D I A G N O S T I V E -...
... the System Setup Program" on page 287. See "Drive Problems" on page 308. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - M E M O R Y S I... hard drive is correct (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). See "Drive Problems" on page 292. S H U T D O W N F A I D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - P R E S S F 5 T O R U N O N B O A R D D I A G N O S T I V E -...
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...THAN 278 Troubleshooting If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your computer). TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY.... THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - 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 T Y. - Enter the system setup program ...
...THAN 278 Troubleshooting If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your computer). TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY.... THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - 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 T Y. - Enter the system setup program ...
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... computer on page 284. Press any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to...
... computer on page 284. Press any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to...
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...for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem you want. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer. Used to test a specific device or customize the tests to run . This option lists the most common... symptoms. 3 If a problem is located at the top of devices on a symptom of the problem. 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 main menu, the ...
...for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem you want. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer. Used to test a specific device or customize the tests to run . This option lists the most common... symptoms. 3 If a problem is located at the top of devices on a symptom of the problem. 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 main menu, the ...
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Displays your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon 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 screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return...
Displays your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon 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 screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return...
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... TRY A G A I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the... program you want to use first. O P E R A T I N - is missing an essential file. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open the program that you may have to restart your computer.
... TRY A G A I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the... program you want to use first. O P E R A T I N - is missing an essential file. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open the program that you may have to restart your computer.
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... program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to 10 seconds (until the ... 8 to see if that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM...
... program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to 10 seconds (until the ... 8 to see if that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM...
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... mouse extension cables, and connect the mouse directly to ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the documentation shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer. Connect a properly working mouse to display... the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the mouse. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE -...
... mouse extension cables, and connect the mouse directly to ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the documentation shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer. Connect a properly working mouse to display... the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the mouse. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE -...