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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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... the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support... BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 You may need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components....
... the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support... BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 You may need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components....
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... that refers to electronic circuitry that is a data storage device that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. 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...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 continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is...
... that refers to electronic circuitry that is a data storage device that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. 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...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 continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is...
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...turn off the computer power. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a power-saving state, or mode. Ending a Program That is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to start working . Hibernation is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 When you will be away... and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Use shut down when you want to add memory or you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer, for an extended time while working again.
...turn off the computer power. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a power-saving state, or mode. Ending a Program That is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to start working . Hibernation is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 When you will be away... and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Use shut down when you want to add memory or you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer, for an extended time while working again.
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... your computer. This information can be saved to profiles to be saved to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness of the installed components...
... your computer. This information can be saved to profiles to be saved to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness of the installed components...
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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. You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose key performance characteristics to monitor, graph, and log. • Set reporting ...
When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose key performance characteristics to monitor, graph, and log. • Set reporting ...
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...Power 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 used and the conditions under which is the time the battery can hold ...Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize 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 battery ...
...Power 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 used and the conditions under which is the time the battery can hold ...Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize 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 battery ...
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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 speed up the process of...
... 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 speed up the process of...
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... you visit and a storage space of all the websites you visit. This function was designed to make travel to your computer, they are stored in memory and/or reduce the number of the history files on your computer's resources if too many are downloaded to the same website take less time...
... you visit and a storage space of all the websites you visit. This function was designed to make travel to your computer, they are stored in memory and/or reduce the number of the history files on your computer's resources if too many are downloaded to the same website take less time...
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... button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve the problem. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your computer. 272 Troubleshooting This light can also be resolved. These lights function in your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate your Service...
... button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve the problem. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your computer. 272 Troubleshooting This light can also be resolved. These lights function in your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate your Service...
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..., power strips, and power extension cables with similar products in known working by testing it with numbers on a power strip - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is steady amber, a device may exist. - Multiple power strips connected to help...
..., power strips, and power extension cables with similar products in known working by testing it with numbers on a power strip - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is steady amber, a device may exist. - Multiple power strips connected to help...
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...the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting The system cannot detect a bootable device... page 292). A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L A B L E - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308) to correct the configuration error...
...the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting The system cannot detect a bootable device... page 292). A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L A B L E - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308) to correct the configuration error...
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... Software Problems" on page 292. R T C M O D E F I V E - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 292. PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If the...
... Software Problems" on page 292. R T C M O D E F I V E - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 292. PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If the...
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...ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. 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. ... T R I L E D - D A Y N O T S E T - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. P R O G R A M - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE...
...ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. 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. ... T R I L E D - D A Y N O T S E T - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. P R O G R A M - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE...
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... partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see "Contacting Dell" on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. ...• Answer any key to run. 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page...
... partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see "Contacting Dell" on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. ...• Answer any key to run. 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page...
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.... This typically can take an hour or more information. 284 Troubleshooting Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is recommended that you select Extended Test from the menu below to run . Performs a thorough check of the problem...option from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the system. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you are having. NOTE: Select Test System to run a...
.... This typically can take an hour or more information. 284 Troubleshooting Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is recommended that you select Extended Test from the menu below to run . Performs a thorough check of the problem...option from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the system. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you are having. NOTE: Select Test System to run a...
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... are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return... to your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon on your computer or all the components installed on the taskbar or from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device ...
... are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return... to your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon on your computer or all the components installed on the taskbar or from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device ...
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... - Close all windows and open the program that you want to use first. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Insert a disk into the drive and try again. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. To remove and then ...See the program documentation for installation instructions. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I A - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. T H E D E V I C E I B L E . If so, run the program that you want to...
... - Close all windows and open the program that you want to use first. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Insert a disk into the drive and try again. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. To remove and then ...See the program documentation for installation instructions. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I A - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. T H E D E V I C E I B L E . If so, run the program that you want to...
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...Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with...; Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to get a response by...
...Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with...; Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to get a response by...
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Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer. • 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 - Troubleshooting 295 For more information about the...and connect the mouse directly to the computer, then try using is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Connect a properly working mouse to the computer. • Verify that your computer...
Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer. • 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 - Troubleshooting 295 For more information about the...and connect the mouse directly to the computer, then try using is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Connect a properly working mouse to the computer. • Verify that your computer...