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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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...as your BIOS settings when you remove and replace certain hardware components. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • ... change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup program to update your password. • Verify information about accessing the system setup program and configuring hardware...
...as your BIOS settings when you remove and replace certain hardware components. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • ... change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup program to update your password. • Verify information about accessing the system setup program and configuring hardware...
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...Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to electronic circuitry that is built entirely out of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive... (SSD) 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. The Command Prompt displays the amount of space ...
...Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to electronic circuitry that is built entirely out of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive... (SSD) 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. The Command Prompt displays the amount of space ...
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... within several days. Use shut down when you must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you don't plan to your desktop is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Use shut down only when you must turn off the...use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Ending a Program That is restored exactly as you left it. Hibernation is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. When you restart the computer, your computer. This action shuts down to disk, a power failure ...
... within several days. Use shut down when you must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you don't plan to your desktop is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Use shut down only when you must turn off the...use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Ending a Program That is restored exactly as you left it. Hibernation is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. When you restart the computer, your computer. This action shuts down to disk, a power failure ...
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... and intensity of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to change made 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 system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security...
... and intensity of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to change made 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 system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security...
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When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose ...
When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose ...
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...first time you use your computer, use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" 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- You may need to purchase a new...
...first time you use your computer, use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" 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- You may need to purchase a new...
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... the space used to store this information. 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 Open Internet Windows Tabs allow you re-visit a web page. Saving Space by Limiting the Number of days to...
... the space used to store this information. 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 Open Internet Windows Tabs allow you re-visit a web page. Saving Space by Limiting the Number of days to...
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... to limit the space used to your computer's performance. However, this information. 188 Accessing the Internet Deleting Temporary Internet Files As files are stored in memory and/or reduce the number of the history files on your web browser and locate a tab for Internet Options. 2 From the Temporary Internet Files section...
... to limit the space used to your computer's performance. However, this information. 188 Accessing the Internet Deleting Temporary Internet Files As files are stored in memory and/or reduce the number of the history files on your web browser and locate a tab for Internet Options. 2 From the Temporary Internet Files section...
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... computer include: Tool 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 indicate different power states, such as power,...laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve device configuration, compatibility ...
... computer include: Tool 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 indicate different power states, such as power,...laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve device configuration, compatibility ...
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... incorrectly installed. - Multiple power strips connected to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the documentation shipped with your location, if applicable. - Power, keyboard...
... incorrectly installed. - Multiple power strips connected to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the documentation shipped with your location, if applicable. - Power, keyboard...
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...was running when the message appeared. F L A S H P A R T W R I V E P R O B L E M . - Contact Dell (see the documentation for assistance). K E Y B O A R D F A I O N - A chip on the system board might be enabled or... are connected and that a bootable optical media is not listed in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. 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 U R E - N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting N O B O O T ...
...was running when the message appeared. F L A S H P A R T W R I V E P R O B L E M . - Contact Dell (see the documentation for assistance). K E Y B O A R D F A I O N - A chip on the system board might be enabled or... are connected and that a bootable optical media is not listed in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. 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 U R E - N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting N O B O O T ...
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...on page 292. T I N T E R R U P T - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - S H U T D O W N F A I V E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A B L E ...on page 308). See "Drive Problems" on page 292. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - D I S K D ...
...on page 292. T I N T E R R U P T - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - S H U T D O W N F A I V E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A B L E ...on page 308). See "Drive Problems" on page 292. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - D I S K D ...
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... YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I L E D - Ensure that require a 130-W or...
... YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I L E D - Ensure that require a 130-W or...
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...Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you want to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 284. Press any key ...Drivers and Utilities media. OR • After the computer has been powered down your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, ...
...Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you want to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 284. Press any key ...Drivers and Utilities media. OR • After the computer has been powered down your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, ...
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... System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have ...typically can take an hour or more thorough check 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 your computer. This option.... NOTE: Select Test System to 20 minutes. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of ...
... System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have ...typically can take an hour or more thorough check 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 your computer. This option.... NOTE: Select Test System to 20 minutes. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of ...
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...Displays your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. 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 the screen. The device list may indicate requirements for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail...
...Displays your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. 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 the screen. The device list may indicate requirements for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail...
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...to use first. O P E R A T I B L E . For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Troubleshooting 291 I N S E R T ...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. In some cases, you want to restart your computer. To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY...
...to use first. O P E R A T I B L E . For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Troubleshooting 291 I N S E R T ...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. In some cases, you want to restart your computer. To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY...
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... installed 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. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer.... IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to non-XP ...
... installed 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. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer.... IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to non-XP ...
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...shown on the computer. Troubleshooting 295 Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the documentation shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - TE S T T H E M O...the mouse directly to the computer. • Verify that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer) to ensure that the mouse cable is not damaged...
...shown on the computer. Troubleshooting 295 Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the documentation shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - TE S T T H E M O...the mouse directly to the computer. • Verify that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer) to ensure that the mouse cable is not damaged...