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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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... to : • 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 • Technical Support ... 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.
... to : • 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 • Technical Support ... 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.
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.... Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Solid-state is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media 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 If a... permission to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . 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. 3 Click ...
.... Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Solid-state is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media 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 If a... permission to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . 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. 3 Click ...
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...is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Hibernation is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off the power to add memory or you restart the computer, your computer uses less power. Use hibernation to save power when you want to your computer, for an ... hard disk. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. This action shuts down Windows so that your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down...
...is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Hibernation is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off the power to add memory or you restart the computer, your computer uses less power. Use hibernation to save power when you want to your computer, for an ... hard disk. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. This action shuts down Windows so that your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down...
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... of the chassis LEDs. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application 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 that component. You may cause system...
... of the chassis LEDs. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application 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 that component. You may cause system...
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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. You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose key performance characteristics to monitor, graph, and log. • Set reporting...
.... 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. You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose key performance characteristics to monitor, graph, and log. • Set reporting...
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... 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. For more information on how often the battery is fully charged. For best results, operate... on preserving the battery 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...
... 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. For more information on how often the battery is fully charged. For best results, operate... on preserving the battery 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...
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... Quick Tabs check box. 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 keep information in the browsing history to limit the space used to store this information. Hold the...
... Quick Tabs check box. 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 keep information in the browsing history to limit the space used to store this information. Hold the...
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... keeps a log of the websites that you visit. Deleting them regularly helps enhance your computer's performance and speed. 1 Open your computer, they are stored 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 resources if too many...
... keeps a log of the websites that you visit. Deleting them regularly helps enhance your computer's performance and speed. 1 Open your computer, they are stored 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 resources if too many...
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...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 resolve device configuration, ...problems, which need to diagnose and resolve problems on how to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights.... Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.
...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 resolve device configuration, ...problems, which need to diagnose and resolve problems on how to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights.... Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.
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... protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar products in known working by testing it with your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the documentation shipped with numbers on the...
... protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar products in known working by testing it with your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the documentation shipped with numbers on the...
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... VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. G A T E A 2 0 F A I L U R E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting 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 - F L A S H P A R T W R I L A B L E - 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 V E P R O B L E M . - A PARAMETER OUT OF ... message you received is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING ...
... VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. G A T E A 2 0 F A I L U R E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting 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 - F L A S H P A R T W R I L A B L E - 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 V E P R O B L E M . - A PARAMETER OUT OF ... message you received is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING ...
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...Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page ...L I L U R 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 - R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I C S - See "Drive Problems" on page 292. ( V A L U E) - MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - Enter the system...
...Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page ...L I L U R 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 - R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I C S - See "Drive Problems" on page 292. ( V A L U E) - MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - Enter the system...
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...of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. D A Y N...the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. P R O G R A M - Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or 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 - U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.
...of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. D A Y N...the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. P R O G R A M - Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or 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 - U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.
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... from the boot menu and press . Press any key to continue." 4 Press any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found..., run . 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on . NOTE: If you wait too long ...
... from the boot menu and press . Press any key to continue." 4 Press any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found..., run . 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on . NOTE: If you wait too long ...
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This typically can take 10 to 20 minutes. 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 following table for more ...symptoms. 3 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of devices in the system. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom...
This typically can take 10 to 20 minutes. 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 following table for more ...symptoms. 3 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of devices in the system. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom...
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... return to your computer or all devices from the Dell Support Center icon on your computer. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer and available from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information...PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your Warranty Information and provides you with support options for your hardware configuration for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Troubleshooting...
... return to your computer or all devices from the Dell Support Center icon on your computer. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer and available from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information...PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your Warranty Information and provides you with support options for your hardware configuration for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Troubleshooting...
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.../regulatory_compliance. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to use first. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I N - Windows... any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer to restart your computer. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. In some cases, you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions....
.../regulatory_compliance. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to use first. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I N - Windows... any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer to restart your computer. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. In some cases, you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions....
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... • Verify that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See "Contacting...: Before you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to run the software. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to get a ...
... • Verify that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See "Contacting...: Before you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to run the software. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to get a ...
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... connected as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 281). Troubleshooting 295 • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. For additional safety best practices information, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins. Connect a properly working mouse to ensure that your computer is...
... connected as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 281). Troubleshooting 295 • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. For additional safety best practices information, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins. Connect a properly working mouse to ensure that your computer is...