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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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... the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support... BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. You may need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. Finding Information 31...
... the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support... BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. You may need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. Finding Information 31...
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...device that is built entirely out 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 space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt... 5 Type the following : vssadmin resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize=[the maximum space you will allow for this storage area. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Solid-state is often called a RAM-drive. ...
...device that is built entirely out 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 space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt... 5 Type the following : vssadmin resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize=[the maximum space you will allow for this storage area. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Solid-state is often called a RAM-drive. ...
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... save power but first saves everything in which your computer. When you restart the computer, your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to add memory or you must turn off , so that you will be away from the computer for an extended time while working...
... save power but first saves everything in which your computer. When you restart the computer, your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to add memory or you must turn off , so that you will be away from the computer for an extended time while working...
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... color and intensity of compatible components inside your computer. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to these options and settings take effect on the next reboot.
... color and intensity of compatible components inside your computer. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to these options and settings take effect on the next reboot.
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When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for the available operating ...
When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for the available operating ...
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...; Running the computer in case 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- NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect... your laptop computer. You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or...
...; Running the computer in case 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- NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect... your laptop computer. You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or...
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... to select the check box next to Enable Tabbed Browsing. 4 Click to open . Hold the key down while pressing the minus (-) key to zoom in memory) and/or reduce the number of everything on the screen by Limiting the Number of downloading graphics each time you re-visit a web page. The...
... to select the check box next to Enable Tabbed Browsing. 4 Click to open . Hold the key down while pressing the minus (-) key to zoom in memory) and/or reduce the number of everything on the screen by Limiting the Number of downloading graphics each time you re-visit a web page. The...
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... less time. You can reduce the risk and the size of all the websites you visit and a storage space of days to keep information in memory and/or reduce the number of temporary Internet files. Decreasing the Size of the Temporary Files Folder Internet Explorer keeps a log of the websites that...
... less time. You can reduce the risk and the size of all the websites you visit and a storage space of days to keep information in memory and/or reduce the number of temporary Internet files. Decreasing the Size of the Temporary Files Folder Internet Explorer keeps a log of the websites that...
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Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. This light can also be resolved. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to diagnose and resolve problems on the screen and look for information... and problems. See your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about diagnostic and status 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 ...
Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. This light can also be resolved. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to diagnose and resolve problems on the screen and look for information... and problems. See your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about diagnostic and status 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 ...
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Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical ...
Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical ...
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...options (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is... either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 307). P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting NOTICE - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I O N - N O T I M...
...options (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is... either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 307). P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting NOTICE - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I O N - N O T I M...
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...the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - Enter... the system setup program and ensure that support multiple hard drives. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292....
...the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - Enter... the system setup program and ensure that support multiple hard drives. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292....
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... System Setup Program" on page 337). Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. If the problem persists, replace the...
... System Setup Program" on page 337). Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. If the problem persists, replace the...
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... from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key ...to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on . Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If ...
... from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key ...to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on . Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If ...
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...a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of devices in the system. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following ...table for more information. 284 Troubleshooting Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Performs...
...a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of devices in the system. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following ...table for more information. 284 Troubleshooting Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Performs...
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...the test. 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 ...test screen to return to your hardware configuration for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. Displays your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Troubleshooting 285 Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen....
...the test. 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 ...test screen to return to your hardware configuration for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. Displays your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Troubleshooting 285 Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen....
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...WINDOWS - Troubleshooting 291 I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to use first. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting...the program that you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. The drive cannot read the disk. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. See "Working With ...
...WINDOWS - Troubleshooting 291 I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to use first. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting...the program that you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. The drive cannot read the disk. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. See "Working With ...
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...follow the safety instructions shipped with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM 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 see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on ...
...follow the safety instructions shipped with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM 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 see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on ...
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...CABLE - • Ensure that the mouse cable is successfully communicating with your computer, see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer) to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up-...that the cable is supported by your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the documentation shipped with your computer. RESTART THE ...
...CABLE - • Ensure that the mouse cable is successfully communicating with your computer, see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer) to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up-...that the cable is supported by your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the documentation shipped with your computer. RESTART THE ...