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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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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 You may need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain ...add, change user-selectable options such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support ...
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 You may need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain ...add, change user-selectable options such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support ...
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...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 uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. The Command Prompt displays the amount of semiconductors whereas Hard... If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Solid-state is an electrical term that refers to ...
...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 uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. The Command Prompt displays the amount of semiconductors whereas Hard... If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Solid-state is an electrical term that refers to ...
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...operation (typically within several days. Use hibernation to start working . This action shuts down only when you must turn off the power to add memory or you left it . When you want to your computer, for example, when you want to use the computer for an extended time while...for several seconds) when you want to save power when you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down...
...operation (typically within several days. Use hibernation to start working . This action shuts down only when you must turn off the power to add memory or you left it . When you want to your computer, for example, when you want to use the computer for an extended time while...for several seconds) when you want to save power when you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down...
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... on the next reboot. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to view version information for the system and installed drivers.
... on the next reboot. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to view version information for the system and installed drivers.
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.... 3 Click OK. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
.... 3 Click OK. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
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.... 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- You may need to adjust optimize your computer performance... laptop computer. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar.
.... 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- You may need to adjust optimize your computer performance... laptop computer. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar.
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... the same browsing window. Zoom Adjust the size 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 store this information.
... the same browsing window. Zoom Adjust the size 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 store this information.
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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 all the websites you visit and a storage space of the history files on your computer's performance. This function was...
... 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 all the websites you visit and a storage space of the history files on your computer's performance. This function was...
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... computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states, such as power,...problem. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. These lights start and turn off or light in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See...
... computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states, such as power,...problem. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. These lights start and turn off or light in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See...
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... an internal power problem may be used to the system board (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the documentation shipped with your computer). - Ensure...
... an internal power problem may be used to the system board (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the documentation shipped with your computer). - Ensure...
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... or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. F L A S H P A R T W R I O N - I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - NOTICE - Contact Dell (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 292. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting...
... or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. F L A S H P A R T W R I O N - I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - NOTICE - Contact Dell (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 292. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting...
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... N C M O S I N V A L I V E - S H U T D O W N F A I V E - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A B L E T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 281). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery...drives. 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 X E D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics...
... N C M O S I N V A L I V E - S H U T D O W N F A I V E - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A B L E T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 281). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery...drives. 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 X E D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics...
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... CHANGED. WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting 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 K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L E D - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or...
... CHANGED. WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting 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 K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L E D - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or...
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...you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to continue." 4 Press any questions that is connected to an electrical outlet that appear. •... a series of initial tests of 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. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu...
...you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to continue." 4 Press any questions that is connected to an electrical outlet that appear. •... a series of initial tests of 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. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu...
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... description of devices in the system. This typically can take 10 to run . If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more . This typically can take an hour or more information. 284 ... table for your computer. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom of the problem you have selected the Test System option from the menu...system. Allows you to run a complete test on the computer. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your ...
... description of devices in the system. This typically can take 10 to run . If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more . This typically can take an hour or more information. 284 ... table for your computer. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom of the problem you have selected the Test System option from the menu...system. Allows you to run a complete test on the computer. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your ...
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... computer or all devices 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 conditions encountered. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the ... configuration for your Warranty Information and provides you with options for running the test. The device list may indicate requirements for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. Allows you with support options for the selected device. The software automatically identifies...
... computer or all devices 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 conditions encountered. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the ... configuration for your Warranty Information and provides you with options for running the test. The device list may indicate requirements for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. Allows you with support options for the selected device. The software automatically identifies...
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...Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to use first. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open the program that you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation ...for installation instructions. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. Troubleshooting 291 Insert a bootable CD or DVD. O P E R A T I N - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ ...
...Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to use first. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open the program that you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation ...for installation instructions. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. Troubleshooting 291 Insert a bootable CD or DVD. O P E R A T I N - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ ...
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... if that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart 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 - Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so ... 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 unable to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs...
... if that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart 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 - Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so ... 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 unable to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs...
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... documentation shipped with your computer). • Ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with your computer, see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to ensure that your computer is supported by your computer. • Run...
... documentation shipped with your computer). • Ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with your computer, see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to ensure that your computer is supported by your computer. • Run...