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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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...about accessing 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 •... using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. You may need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components.
...about accessing 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 •... using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. You may need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components.
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.... 4 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD)... magnetic media. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→...
.... 4 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD)... magnetic media. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→...
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... quickly, and your computer. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. When you want to your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. When you must turn off the power to use the computer for several days. This action... open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several seconds) when you want to add memory or you want to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is ...
... quickly, and your computer. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. When you want to your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. When you must turn off the power to use the computer for several days. This action... open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several seconds) when you want to add memory or you want to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is ...
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.... Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface...
.... Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface...
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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. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose...
... 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. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose...
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... how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a... • Running the computer in case 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-
... how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a... • Running the computer in case 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-
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... Browser Logs Viewing History Internet Explorer keeps a log 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 have multiple instances of downloading...
... Browser Logs Viewing History Internet Explorer keeps a log 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 have multiple instances of downloading...
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... browser history section, click Delete. Deleting them regularly helps enhance your computer's performance and speed. 1 Open your computer's resources if too many are stored in memory and/or reduce the number of all the websites you visit and a storage space of the history files on your web browser and locate a tab...
... browser history section, click Delete. Deleting them regularly helps enhance your computer's performance and speed. 1 Open your computer's resources if too many are stored in memory and/or reduce the number of all the websites you visit and a storage space of the history files on your web browser and locate a tab...
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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 evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Keyboard ... lights function in your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to be used to ...
...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 evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Keyboard ... lights function in your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to be used to ...
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working condition to verify that the computer turns on properly. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of the ...
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working condition to verify that the computer turns on properly. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of the ...
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... Problems" on page 292. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L U R E - NOTICE - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If the optical drive is your...; Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). System Messages...
... Problems" on page 292. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L U R E - NOTICE - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If the optical drive is your...; Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). System Messages...
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...C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 ( V A L U E) - MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Drive Problems" on page 292. R T C M O D E F I L U R E - S H U T D O W N F A I X E D - See...drives. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 292. M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A B L E T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE ...
...C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 ( V A L U E) - MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Drive Problems" on page 292. R T C M O D E F I L U R E - S H U T D O W N F A I X E D - See...drives. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 292. M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A B L E T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE ...
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... the CMOS battery. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. TI M E - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see the...
... the CMOS battery. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. TI M E - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see the...
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... . The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of 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. then, shut down the error code(s) and see "Contacting...; logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 284. NOTE: If you see a message stating that is known to wait until you ...
... . The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of 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. then, shut down the error code(s) and see "Contacting...; logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 284. NOTE: If you see a message stating that is known to wait until you ...
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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 Test System option from the main menu, the following table for more information. ... that you to 20 minutes. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer. NOTE: Select Test System to run a more . This option lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is located...
... System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the following table for more information. ... that you to 20 minutes. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer. NOTE: Select Test System to run a more . This option lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is located...
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... Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. 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 or all devices from the Dell Support Center icon on your hardware configuration for running the test. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer and available from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it ...
... Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. 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 or all devices from the Dell Support Center icon on your hardware configuration for running the test. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer and available from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it ...
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... I N S YS T E M S E T U P - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS ... the program that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer to use first. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. T H E D E V I C E I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Close all windows and open the program that you want to restore computer resources. O P E...
... I N S YS T E M S E T U P - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS ... the program that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer to use first. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. T H E D E V I C E I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Close all windows and open the program that you want to restore computer resources. O P E...
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... 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 programs you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to get a.... • Verify that 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 IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of ...
... 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 programs you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to get a.... • Verify that 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 IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of ...
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...is successfully communicating with your computer). • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer. Connect a properly working mouse to...See the software documentation for bent or broken pins. If necessary, install additional memory (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to highlight...
...is successfully communicating with your computer). • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer. Connect a properly working mouse to...See the software documentation for bent or broken pins. If necessary, install additional memory (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to highlight...