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It also covers technical specifications, the system setup program, and system codes and messages. 1-2 Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide Your Reference and Troubleshooting Guide provides information on adding upgrades like memory, performing basic troubleshooting procedures, and reinstalling drivers.
It also covers technical specifications, the system setup program, and system codes and messages. 1-2 Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide Your Reference and Troubleshooting Guide provides information on adding upgrades like memory, performing basic troubleshooting procedures, and reinstalling drivers.
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...When you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. If, after turning off the computer before removing the memory module or disconnecting the device to help avoid possible damage to evaporate before you move your computer gets wet or is not operating ...properly, contact Dell Computer Corporation. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for the appropriate telephone number.) vi When traveling with the hard-disk drive removed ...
...When you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. If, after turning off the computer before removing the memory module or disconnecting the device to help avoid possible damage to evaporate before you move your computer gets wet or is not operating ...properly, contact Dell Computer Corporation. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for the appropriate telephone number.) vi When traveling with the hard-disk drive removed ...
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... components. While you work, periodically touch the I /O panel on the back of user wrists relaxed and flat arms at desk level Before removing or installing memory modules, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated. 1. viii Turn off your computer and peripherals from AC power to dissipate any telephone or telecommunication...
... components. While you work, periodically touch the I /O panel on the back of user wrists relaxed and flat arms at desk level Before removing or installing memory modules, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated. 1. viii Turn off your computer and peripherals from AC power to dissipate any telephone or telecommunication...
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...: ix You can also take the following caution may have accumulated. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your computer's electronic components, such as a memory module. The following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD): When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do so by touching an...
...: ix You can also take the following caution may have accumulated. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your computer's electronic components, such as a memory module. The following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD): When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do so by touching an...
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... device available Variables are symbols for example, or it can be text that are displayed in the Courier New font. Example: module n (where n represents the memory module number) xiv
... device available Variables are symbols for example, or it can be text that are displayed in the Courier New font. Example: module n (where n represents the memory module number) xiv
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Hardware Features 1-3 Software Features 1-5 Using the Power Button 1-5 Accessing Electronic Documentation 1-6 Available Options 1-6 Getting Help 1-7 System Utilities 2-1 Setup Program 2-2 Accessing the Setup Program 2-3 Main Menu Options 2-3 System Time 2-4 System Date 2-4 Floppy Drive 2-4 Hard Disk 2-4 Quiet Boot 2-4 Video Display Device 2-4 Television Type 2-4 System Memory 2-4 Extended Memory 2-5 System Devices Menu Options 2-5 IDE Controller 2-5 FDD Controller 2-6 Internal MPEG II 2-6 Serial Port 2-6 Infrared Port 2-6 Parallel Port 2-6 xv
Hardware Features 1-3 Software Features 1-5 Using the Power Button 1-5 Accessing Electronic Documentation 1-6 Available Options 1-6 Getting Help 1-7 System Utilities 2-1 Setup Program 2-2 Accessing the Setup Program 2-3 Main Menu Options 2-3 System Time 2-4 System Date 2-4 Floppy Drive 2-4 Hard Disk 2-4 Quiet Boot 2-4 Video Display Device 2-4 Television Type 2-4 System Memory 2-4 Extended Memory 2-5 System Devices Menu Options 2-5 IDE Controller 2-5 FDD Controller 2-6 Internal MPEG II 2-6 Serial Port 2-6 Infrared Port 2-6 Parallel Port 2-6 xv
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...-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive 3-21 Troubleshooting the Hard-Disk Drive 3-22 Troubleshooting an External Keyboard 3-23 Troubleshooting Memory 3-25 Troubleshooting the Display 3-27 Troubleshooting an External Monitor 3-28 Troubleshooting the Serial and Parallel Ports 3-29 Troubleshooting...3-33 Troubleshooting Audio Functions 3-34 Features of the Dell Diagnostics 4-1 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-2 Before You Start Testing 4-2 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 4-3 Completing the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 How to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 Confirming the System Configuration Information 4-5 How ...
...-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive 3-21 Troubleshooting the Hard-Disk Drive 3-22 Troubleshooting an External Keyboard 3-23 Troubleshooting Memory 3-25 Troubleshooting the Display 3-27 Troubleshooting an External Monitor 3-28 Troubleshooting the Serial and Parallel Ports 3-29 Troubleshooting...3-33 Troubleshooting Audio Functions 3-34 Features of the Dell Diagnostics 4-1 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-2 Before You Start Testing 4-2 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 4-3 Completing the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 How to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 Confirming the System Configuration Information 4-5 How ...
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... BBS 5-4 Automated Order-Status System 5-4 Technical Support Service 5-4 Problems With Your Order 5-4 Product Information 5-4 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 5-5 Before You Call 5-5 Dell Contact Numbers 5-7 Video Memory Test B-2 Video Hardware Test B-2 Text Mode Character Test B-2 Character Attributes Subtest (80 x 25 B-2 Character Set Subtest (80 x 25 B-2 Character Attributes Subtest (40 x 25...
... BBS 5-4 Automated Order-Status System 5-4 Technical Support Service 5-4 Problems With Your Order 5-4 Product Information 5-4 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 5-5 Before You Call 5-5 Dell Contact Numbers 5-7 Video Memory Test B-2 Video Hardware Test B-2 Text Mode Character Test B-2 Character Attributes Subtest (80 x 25 B-2 Character Set Subtest (80 x 25 B-2 Character Attributes Subtest (40 x 25...
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... 2000 Statement of Compliance for External Devices 3-4 Removing the Memory Module Cover 3-14 Removing the Memory Module Cover 3-16 Removing the Memory Module Cover 3-25 Removing a Memory Module 3-26 Installing a Memory Module 3-26 Diagnostics Menu 4-3 Main Screen of Setup Program... 2-13 AC Adapter and Power Cable 3-3 Checking the Battery 3-3 Checking an Optional Device 3-4 I/O Panel Connectors for Dell...
... 2000 Statement of Compliance for External Devices 3-4 Removing the Memory Module Cover 3-14 Removing the Memory Module Cover 3-16 Removing the Memory Module Cover 3-25 Removing a Memory Module 3-26 Installing a Memory Module 3-26 Diagnostics Menu 4-3 Main Screen of Setup Program... 2-13 AC Adapter and Power Cable 3-3 Checking the Battery 3-3 Checking an Optional Device 3-4 I/O Panel Connectors for Dell...
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... monitor connector docking connector USB connector PS/2 connector TV-out S-video connector infrared port PC Card slots volume control audio jacks (3) AC adapter connector Your Dell computer has the following standard features: - S-Video TV-out connector for connecting external speakers, headphones, or a microphone to use with any device with an accelerated...
... monitor connector docking connector USB connector PS/2 connector TV-out S-video connector infrared port PC Card slots volume control audio jacks (3) AC adapter connector Your Dell computer has the following standard features: - S-Video TV-out connector for connecting external speakers, headphones, or a microphone to use with any device with an accelerated...
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...which the computer and battery are used in the options bay to work only with Dell Inspiron 7000 computers. or 64-MB 3.3-volt (V) small-outline, dual in-line memory modules (SODIMMs) in flash memory and can be upgraded by diskette. The power conservation mode save -to-disk suspend.... The computer supports up to the hard-disk drive and turning off ; Cache memory that enhances the speed of many microprocessor operations by installing a combination of many standard PC Cards. Dell Inspiron 7000 computers have 32 kilobytes (KB) of internal cache on the microprocessor and 512 KB...
...which the computer and battery are used in the options bay to work only with Dell Inspiron 7000 computers. or 64-MB 3.3-volt (V) small-outline, dual in-line memory modules (SODIMMs) in flash memory and can be upgraded by diskette. The power conservation mode save -to-disk suspend.... The computer supports up to the hard-disk drive and turning off ; Cache memory that enhances the speed of many microprocessor operations by installing a combination of many standard PC Cards. Dell Inspiron 7000 computers have 32 kilobytes (KB) of internal cache on the microprocessor and 512 KB...
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...nylon carrying cases Auto adapter Microphone External speakers Headphones 1-6 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Dell offers the following topics: System features Traveling with the ...computer Customizing system configuration Powering the computer and extending battery life Connecting external devices Maintaining the system Contacting Dell The guide also contains a glossary of the computer AC adapter Lithium ion battery pack Hard-disk drives Network PC Cards Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator Memory...
...nylon carrying cases Auto adapter Microphone External speakers Headphones 1-6 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Dell offers the following topics: System features Traveling with the ...computer Customizing system configuration Powering the computer and extending battery life Connecting external devices Maintaining the system Contacting Dell The guide also contains a glossary of the computer AC adapter Lithium ion battery pack Hard-disk drives Network PC Cards Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator Memory...
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...management or security features To verify information about saving battery power, see the topic titled "Touch Pad" in the nonvolatile randomaccess memory (NVRAM) maintained by your computer's backup battery. The system then prompts you add, change, or remove hardware connected to ..., it generates an error message that comes with the system configuration information stored in NVRAM. for instructions on your computer 2-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Adjust audio properties In Windows 98, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control...
...management or security features To verify information about saving battery power, see the topic titled "Touch Pad" in the nonvolatile randomaccess memory (NVRAM) maintained by your computer's backup battery. The system then prompts you add, change, or remove hardware connected to ..., it generates an error message that comes with the system configuration information stored in NVRAM. for instructions on your computer 2-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Adjust audio properties In Windows 98, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control...
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... Setup Utility Main System Devices Security Power Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Floppy Drive: Hard Disk: Quiet Boot: Video Display Device: Television Type: System Memory: Extended Memory: [03:06:18] [08/15/1998] 1.44 MB, 3 1/2" 4100 MB [Enabled] [Simul Mode] [Disabled] 640 KB 32 MB Item Specific Help Visit ...our Web site at http://www.dell.com/ F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item ESC Exit ↔ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select ‰ Sub-...
... Setup Utility Main System Devices Security Power Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Floppy Drive: Hard Disk: Quiet Boot: Video Display Device: Television Type: System Memory: Extended Memory: [03:06:18] [08/15/1998] 1.44 MB, 3 1/2" 4100 MB [Enabled] [Simul Mode] [Disabled] 640 KB 32 MB Item Specific Help Visit ...our Web site at http://www.dell.com/ F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item ESC Exit ↔ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select ‰ Sub-...
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... at system boot. This option has no diskette drive installed. Not installed means that there is no user-selectable settings. 2-4 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide When set to the date you install a drive with a different capacity, the settings under this option ...of diskette drive being used by the computer. Type in the appropriate information. Floppy Drive identifies the type of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) installed in the options bay. Disabled indicates that a television is visible only on the computer's display (LCD Mode),...
... at system boot. This option has no diskette drive installed. Not installed means that there is no user-selectable settings. 2-4 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide When set to the date you install a drive with a different capacity, the settings under this option ...of diskette drive being used by the computer. Type in the appropriate information. Floppy Drive identifies the type of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) installed in the options bay. Disabled indicates that a television is visible only on the computer's display (LCD Mode),...
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... integrated local-bus integrated drive electronics (IDE) adapter. If Primary is selected, only the hard-disk drive is selected, you install or remove memory, the amount of memory above 1 megabyte (MB). The following subsections explain each option in the System User's Guide. Available options are Both (the default), Disabled, ...Setup program (see Figure 2-2). The same information is also available in the topic titled "System Devices Menu" in the System Devices menu of memory on the system board. Customizing System Features 2-5 This option has no user-selectable settings.
... integrated local-bus integrated drive electronics (IDE) adapter. If Primary is selected, only the hard-disk drive is selected, you install or remove memory, the amount of memory above 1 megabyte (MB). The following subsections explain each option in the System User's Guide. Available options are Both (the default), Disabled, ...Setup program (see Figure 2-2). The same information is also available in the topic titled "System Devices Menu" in the System Devices menu of memory on the system board. Customizing System Features 2-5 This option has no user-selectable settings.
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... Main System Devices Security Power Boot Exit System Password is a conflict between two or more addresses, an asterisk appears next to the Setup program settings. memory address (DMA) channel, be careful not to create a conflict with the address or DMA channel of the Setup program (see Figure 2-3).
... Main System Devices Security Power Boot Exit System Password is a conflict between two or more addresses, an asterisk appears next to the Setup program settings. memory address (DMA) channel, be careful not to create a conflict with the address or DMA channel of the Setup program (see Figure 2-3).
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... the System Users Guide. The same information is enabled, you must be set . 2-8 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Settings for this option, the System Password option must enter a password before the computer loads the operating system into memory. Select Disabled if you want to Conserve Battery Power," in the System User's Guide...
... the System Users Guide. The same information is enabled, you must be set . 2-8 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Settings for this option, the System Password option must enter a password before the computer loads the operating system into memory. Select Disabled if you want to Conserve Battery Power," in the System User's Guide...
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...-ROM drive. To check the size of the file, in kilobytes, based on your screen to create the save the file to handle video memory and additional system requirements. 8. The utility calculates the size of the save-to-disk suspend file, at an MS-DOS prompt type PHDISK /... save-to-disk suspend file, at an MS-DOS prompt type PHDISK /DELETE /FILE and press : If needed, you can download the Dell Inspiron 7000 System User's Guide from an A:\> to the Inspiron page. 3. Type PHDISK /CREATE /FILE and press . Click System User's Guide. 6. At the MS-DOS prompt, type d: and press , where...
...-ROM drive. To check the size of the file, in kilobytes, based on your screen to create the save the file to handle video memory and additional system requirements. 8. The utility calculates the size of the save-to-disk suspend file, at an MS-DOS prompt type PHDISK /... save-to-disk suspend file, at an MS-DOS prompt type PHDISK /DELETE /FILE and press : If needed, you can download the Dell Inspiron 7000 System User's Guide from an A:\> to the Inspiron page. 3. Type PHDISK /CREATE /FILE and press . Click System User's Guide. 6. At the MS-DOS prompt, type d: and press , where...
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...resolved. No. The problem is resolved. Go to step 3. 3. The system configuration information was loose. Run the Dell Diagnostics. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics.") 3-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The following procedure leads you receive a system message or beep code? Perform the steps in ...computer complete the boot (start-up sector on the hard-disk drive or bootable diskette. No. Go to load its files into memory from the boot-up ) routine? Go to step 5. 5. A single beep always sounds during the boot routine when the speaker ...
...resolved. No. The problem is resolved. Go to step 3. 3. The system configuration information was loose. Run the Dell Diagnostics. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics.") 3-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The following procedure leads you receive a system message or beep code? Perform the steps in ...computer complete the boot (start-up sector on the hard-disk drive or bootable diskette. No. Go to load its files into memory from the boot-up ) routine? Go to step 5. 5. A single beep always sounds during the boot routine when the speaker ...