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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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... 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...
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... If a window appears asking permission to 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 window...permission to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . The Command Prompt displays the amount of a flash memory, is an electrical term that is built entirely out of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow ...
... If a window appears asking permission to 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 window...permission to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . The Command Prompt displays the amount of a flash memory, is an electrical term that is built entirely out of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow ...
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...but first saves everything in which the display and hard disks turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you don't plan to use the computer again, it . Use shut down only when you must turn off the computer power. This action...when you want to start working . Use hibernation to your computer. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to save your desktop is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Because standby does not save...
...but first saves everything in which the display and hard disks turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you don't plan to use the computer again, it . Use shut down only when you must turn off the computer power. This action...when you want to start working . Use hibernation to your computer. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to save your desktop is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Because standby does not save...
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... recalled at a later time. These settings can be saved to be saved to profiles to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. View System Information This section of compatible components inside your computer. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to...
... recalled at a later time. These settings can be saved to be saved to profiles to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. View System Information This section of compatible components inside your computer. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to...
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... key strokes. 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. Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component.
... key strokes. 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. Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component.
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...NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect 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- For best results, operate the computer with...life of a battery, which it is not fully charged. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. You may need to purchase a new battery during ...
...NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect 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- For best results, operate the computer with...life of a battery, which it is not fully charged. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. You may need to purchase a new battery during ...
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The tab feature speeds computer processing 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. Accessing the ...
The tab feature speeds computer processing 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. Accessing the ...
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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. Deleting the browser history can become a drain on the computer. 1 Click...
... 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. Deleting the browser history can become a drain on the computer. 1 Click...
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... indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. This light can also be resolved. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual ...These lights start and turn off or light in a certain sequence to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for...
... indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. This light can also be resolved. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual ...These lights start and turn off or light in a certain sequence to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for...
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... power, but an internal power problem may be used to match the AC power at your computer). • Eliminate interference. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber...
... power, but an internal power problem may be used to match the AC power at your computer). • Eliminate interference. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber...
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...292). N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. 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 N T E R R U ...O B L E M . - A chip on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 307). This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables...
...292). N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. 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 N T E R R U ...O B L E M . - A chip on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 307). This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables...
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... "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I X E D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - MEMORY WRITE/READ 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) - D I S K D R I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - Run the...
... "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I X E D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - MEMORY WRITE/READ 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) - D I S K D R I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - Run the...
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...S T R I L E D - 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 - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - NOTE: This message concerning the requirement 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). THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE COMPUTER...
...S T R I L E D - 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 - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - NOTE: This message concerning the requirement 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). THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE COMPUTER...
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... menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 284. 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 be working properly. 2 Turn on . Press any key to continue." 4 Press any questions that appear. ...
... menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 284. 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 be working properly. 2 Turn on . Press any key to continue." 4 Press any questions that appear. ...
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... a thorough check of the problem. This typically can take an hour or more information. 284 Troubleshooting 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 . Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom of the...
... a thorough check of the problem. This typically can take an hour or more information. 284 Troubleshooting 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 . Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom of the...
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... Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results 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 screen....close the test screen to return to your computer. The device list may indicate requirements for running the test. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. Troubleshooting 285 Describes the test and may not display the names ...
... Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results 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 screen....close the test screen to return to your computer. The device list may indicate requirements for running the test. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. Troubleshooting 285 Describes the test and may not display the names ...
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... read the disk. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A 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. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. O P E R A T I N - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. If so, run the program that you want...
... read the disk. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A 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. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. O P E R A T I N - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. If so, run the program that you want...
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See the software documentation 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 files and exit any of the procedures in an environment ...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 run the software. If you begin...
See the software documentation 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 files and exit any of the procedures in an environment ...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 run the software. If you begin...
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... the setup diagram for your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). Connect a properly working mouse to ...ensure that the cable is supported by your computer, see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to highlight Shut down or Turn Off...
... the setup diagram for your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). Connect a properly working mouse to ...ensure that the cable is supported by your computer, see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to highlight Shut down or Turn Off...