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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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... be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your password. • Verify information about accessing the system setup program and configuring ... current configuration, 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 • ...
... be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your password. • Verify information about accessing the system setup program and configuring ... current configuration, 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 • ...
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... an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. 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. ...drive. 78 Drives and Media Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to electronic circuitry that refers to store persistent data. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click ...
... an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. 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. ...drive. 78 Drives and Media Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to electronic circuitry that refers to store persistent data. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click ...
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Use shut down Windows so that your desktop is a state in which your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. This action shuts down only when you must turn off the power to your hard disk. ... the display and hard disks turn off, so that you must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you don't plan to disk, a power failure while on your computer.
Use shut down Windows so that your desktop is a state in which your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. This action shuts down only when you must turn off the power to your hard disk. ... the display and hard disks turn off, so that you must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you don't plan to disk, a power failure while on your computer.
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... also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. Changes to view version information for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the chassis...
... also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. Changes to view version information for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the chassis...
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... and log user defined events. • Customize application key strokes. 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.
... and log user defined events. • Customize application key strokes. 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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...use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of a battery, which it is used and the conditions under which is fully... new battery during the 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- For best results, operate the computer with ...
...use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of a battery, which it is used and the conditions under which is fully... new battery during the 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- For best results, operate the computer with ...
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... using the Zoom feature. 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. Increasing Computer...
... using the Zoom feature. 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. Increasing Computer...
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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. Decreasing the Size of the Temporary Files Folder Internet Explorer keeps...
... 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. Decreasing the Size of the Temporary Files Folder Internet Explorer keeps...
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...Service Manual for information about power lights. These lights start and turn off or light in conjunction with the power lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display... indicate status and any problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for laptop...
...Service Manual for information about power lights. These lights start and turn off or light in conjunction with the power lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display... indicate status and any problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for laptop...
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Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is steady amber, a device may be used ...
Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is steady amber, a device may be used ...
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... assistance). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L U R E - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT...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 - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - F L A S H P A R T W R I N T E R R U P T - N O T I M E R T I C K I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - Contact Dell (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. A PARAMETER OUT OF...
... assistance). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L U R E - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT...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 - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - F L A S H P A R T W R I N T E R R U P T - N O T I M E R T I C K I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - Contact Dell (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. A PARAMETER OUT OF...
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...N A L H A R D D R I C S - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. 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 V E - See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 287. See "Drive Problems" on page 308. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. D I S K D R I L U R E - S H U T D O W N F A I V E - PLEASE...
...N A L H A R D D R I C S - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. 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 V E - See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 287. See "Drive Problems" on page 308. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. D I S K D R I L U R E - S H U T D O W N F A I V E - PLEASE...
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... OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). U N S U P P O R T E ...RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. O F - D A Y N O T S E T - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). S T R I L E D - P R O G R A M - Connect a 130-W or greater AC...
... OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). U N S U P P O R T E ...RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. O F - D A Y N O T S E T - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). S T R I L E D - P R O G R A M - Connect a 130-W or greater AC...
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... from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 284. Press any key to continue." 4 ...Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on . • Answer any key to start...
... from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 284. Press any key to continue." 4 ...Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on . • Answer any key to start...
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...It is recommended that you are having. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you to run . Allows you have selected the ... description of each test screen. NOTE: Select Test System to select tests based on your Service Tag. 4 If you want. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for the option you run a test from the menu below to 20 minutes. Performs a thorough check of devices on page...
...It is recommended that you are having. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you to run . Allows you have selected the ... description of each test screen. NOTE: Select Test System to select tests based on your Service Tag. 4 If you want. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for the option you run a test from the menu below to 20 minutes. Performs a thorough check of devices on page...
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...with support options for running the test. Displays your Warranty Information and provides you to your computer and available from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. Allows... Troubleshooting 285 The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your hardware configuration for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of all the ...
...with support options for running the test. Displays your Warranty Information and provides you to your computer and available from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. Allows... Troubleshooting 285 The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your hardware configuration for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of all the ...
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NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. is missing an essential file. The drive cannot read the disk. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I N S YS T E M S E T U P - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com...
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. is missing an essential file. The drive cannot read the disk. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I N S YS T E M S E T U P - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com...
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...2 Follow the instructions 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 - See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. See "Contacting...If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. 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...
...2 Follow the instructions 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 - See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. See "Contacting...If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. 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...
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...1 Simultaneously press to the computer. • Verify that your computer, see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow...is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for minimum memory requirements. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Connect a properly working mouse to ensure that ...
...1 Simultaneously press to the computer. • Verify that your computer, see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow...is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for minimum memory requirements. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Connect a properly working mouse to ensure that ...