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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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.... 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. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on... optimum and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that uses solid-state memory to Shadow Storage. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Reducing Hard ...
.... 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. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on... optimum and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that uses solid-state memory to Shadow Storage. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Reducing Hard ...
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...down to use the computer again, it . Ending a Program That is restored exactly as you don't plan to save power but first saves everything in memory on standby can safely turn off, so that you want to save your hard disk. When you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your... power to your computer. Because standby does not save power when you restart the computer, your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you left it comes out of unsaved information. When you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to disk...
...down to use the computer again, it . Ending a Program That is restored exactly as you don't plan to save power but first saves everything in memory on standby can safely turn off, so that you want to save your hard disk. When you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your... power to your computer. Because standby does not save power when you restart the computer, your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you left it comes out of unsaved information. When you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to disk...
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... the chassis LEDs. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance...
... the chassis LEDs. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance...
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... realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
... realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. 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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...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- For more information on preserving the battery...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 how often the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on the ...
...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- For more information on preserving the battery...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 how often the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on the ...
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... limit the space used to zoom in. 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 Internet Explorer running simultaneously. Increasing Computer Speed by using the Zoom feature. This option provides a visual display of everything...
... limit the space used to zoom in. 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 Internet Explorer running simultaneously. Increasing Computer Speed by using the Zoom feature. This option provides a visual display of everything...
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... to limit the space used to store this can sometimes create security risks or even impact your computer's resources if too many are stored in memory and/or reduce the number of temporary Internet files. These files can delete or decrease the amount of space the temporary files and history logs...
... to limit the space used to store this can sometimes create security risks or even impact your computer's resources if too many are stored in memory and/or reduce the number of temporary Internet files. These files can delete or decrease the amount of space the temporary files and history logs...
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... Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to diagnose and resolve problems on your Service Manual 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, ... Messages list or in conjunction with the power lights. These lights function in your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your computer. 272 Troubleshooting This light can also be resolved. Your...
... Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to diagnose and resolve problems on your Service Manual 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, ... Messages list or in conjunction with the power lights. These lights function in your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your computer. 272 Troubleshooting This light can also be resolved. Your...
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... the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Ensure that the electrical outlet is steady amber, a device may exist. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Ensure that the processor power cable is receiving electrical power, but an internal power...
... the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Ensure that the electrical outlet is steady amber, a device may exist. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Ensure that the processor power cable is receiving electrical power, but an internal power...
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G A T E A 2 0 F A I L A B L 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 L U R E - N O T I M E R T I C K I V E P R O B L E M . - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE ...O A R D F A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. 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 L A B L E M E M O R Y - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. This feature...
G A T E A 2 0 F A I L A B L 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 L U R E - N O T I M E R T I C K I V E P R O B L E M . - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE ...O A R D F A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. 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 L A B L E M E M O R Y - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. This feature...
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...correct (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). S H U T D O W N F A I V E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. R E A D F A I L U R... device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that support multiple hard drives. T I N T E R R U P T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 281). R T C M O D E F I V E - See "Lockups and...
...correct (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). S H U T D O W N F A I V E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. R E A D F A I L U R... device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that support multiple hard drives. T I N T E R R U P T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 281). R T C M O D E F I V E - See "Lockups and...
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... GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. NOTE: This... 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 308). THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F3 ...
... GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. NOTE: This... 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 308). THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F3 ...
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... series of initial tests of your computer and try again. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to be working properly. 2 Turn on page 337. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press .... questions that appear. • If failures are detected, write down 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. OR • After the computer has been powered down completely,...
... series of initial tests of your computer and try again. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to be working properly. 2 Turn on page 337. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press .... questions that appear. • If failures are detected, write down 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. OR • After the computer has been powered down completely,...
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... System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected the...devices in the system. Allows you are having. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. NOTE: Select Test System to run a complete test on page 337. Option Express Test Extended... lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is located at the top of the problem. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and ...
... System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected the...devices in the system. Allows you are having. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. NOTE: Select Test System to run a complete test on page 337. Option Express Test Extended... lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is located at the top of the problem. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and ...
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... Model Number, Express Service Code, your Warranty Information and provides you with options for the selected device. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is 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...
... Model Number, Express Service Code, your Warranty Information and provides you with options for the selected device. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is 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...
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...Screen" on page 337). T H E D E V I C E I A - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I S N O T R E A D Y - Insert a bootable CD or DVD. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open the program that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with...Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you may have to use first. The drive cannot read the disk. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N ...
...Screen" on page 337). T H E D E V I C E I A - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I S N O T R E A D Y - Insert a bootable CD or DVD. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open the program that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with...Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you may have to use first. The drive cannot read the disk. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N ...
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...a program so 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. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A ...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 begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to see the Regulatory Compliance...
...a program so 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. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A ...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 begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to see the Regulatory Compliance...
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... the documentation shipped with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). TE S T T H E M O U S E - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - For additional safety best practices... shipped with your computer) to the computer. • Verify that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any mouse extension cables, and connect the...
... the documentation shipped with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). TE S T T H E M O U S E - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - For additional safety best practices... shipped with your computer) to the computer. • Verify that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any mouse extension cables, and connect the...