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Shadow Storage 77 Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage 78 Solid-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and ...Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level ...
Shadow Storage 77 Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage 78 Solid-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and ...Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level ...
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... SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on optimum and minimum sizes... electronic circuitry that is built entirely out of a flash memory, is a data storage device that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. The Command Prompt displays the amount of space used by Shadow ...permission to store persistent data. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications.
... SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on optimum and minimum sizes... electronic circuitry that is built entirely out of a flash memory, is a data storage device that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. The Command Prompt displays the amount of space used by Shadow ...permission to store persistent data. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications.
Dell Technology Guide
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... array). and down -arrow keys to highlight the applicable hard drive, and then press . Drives and Media 87 RAID Level 5 Configuration RAID level 5 uses data parity. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives. RAID level 5 stripes both data and parity information...
... array). and down -arrow keys to highlight the applicable hard drive, and then press . Drives and Media 87 RAID Level 5 Configuration RAID level 5 uses data parity. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives. RAID level 5 stripes both data and parity information...
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... it. 6 Click Next→ Finish. NOTICE: You lose all data on page 93. 92 Drives and Media The NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard screen appears. 4 Click Next. 5 Select the hard drive you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include in a RAID 1 array fails, you want to keep...
... it. 6 Click Next→ Finish. NOTICE: You lose all data on page 93. 92 Drives and Media The NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard screen appears. 4 Click Next. 5 Select the hard drive you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include in a RAID 1 array fails, you want to keep...
Dell Technology Guide
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...you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the new RAID volume. Recovering From a Single Hard Drive Failure (RAID 1) NOTE: Perform the following steps only ... and then click Next to continue. 6 On the Select Volume Location screen, click the first hard drive you want to use, and then click the right arrow. 7 Click a second hard drive until two drives appear in the Selected window, and then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window...
...you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the new RAID volume. Recovering From a Single Hard Drive Failure (RAID 1) NOTE: Perform the following steps only ... and then click Next to continue. 6 On the Select Volume Location screen, click the first hard drive you want to use, and then click the right arrow. 7 Click a second hard drive until two drives appear in the Selected window, and then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window...
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... also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. To reinstall Windows, you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try Device Driver Rollback ...see "Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem" on page 79). If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to correct a problem with your hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is...
... also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. To reinstall Windows, you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try Device Driver Rollback ...see "Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem" on page 79). If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to correct a problem with your hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is...
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... D I S K D R I L U R E - This message applies to notebook computers that support multiple hard drives. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). N O T I M E R T I ...FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Drive Problems" on page 308. T I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery.
... D I S K D R I L U R E - This message applies to notebook computers that support multiple hard drives. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). N O T I M E R T I ...FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Drive Problems" on page 308. T I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery.
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... T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. For computers with two batteries installed, one or more of the batteries may be installed incorrectly, or the batteries or...H I S B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - For computers with two batteries installed...
... T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. For computers with two batteries installed, one or more of the batteries may be installed incorrectly, or the batteries or...H I S B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - For computers with two batteries installed...
Setup Guide
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The computer failed to resolve the issue. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Alert! Previous attempts at checkpoint [nnnn]. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Possible system board failure or RTC battery low...the message appeared. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com or see the documentation for the same error. Using Support Tools System Messages If your hard drive or at support.dell.com). 55 For help you could see the Dell Technology Guide on...
The computer failed to resolve the issue. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Alert! Previous attempts at checkpoint [nnnn]. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Possible system board failure or RTC battery low...the message appeared. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com or see the documentation for the same error. Using Support Tools System Messages If your hard drive or at support.dell.com). 55 For help you could see the Dell Technology Guide on...
Setup Guide
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... the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). To replace the keyboard, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). No timer tick interrupt - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Possible hard‑disk drive failure during POST. A chip on your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned...
... the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). To replace the keyboard, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). No timer tick interrupt - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Possible hard‑disk drive failure during POST. A chip on your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned...
Setup Guide
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... new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 66 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 58 "My Dell Downloads" on page 54 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your...
... new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 66 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 58 "My Dell Downloads" on page 54 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your...
Service Manual
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... system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Hard Drive 1. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
... system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Hard Drive 1. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
Service Manual
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... drive (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 10. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board and press the hard-drive assembly into the hard-drive bay until it from the hard drive. 1 hard drive 2 interposer Replacing the Hard Drive 1. 9. Align the hard-drive assembly with the connector on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hard-drive assembly. 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing...
... drive (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 10. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board and press the hard-drive assembly into the hard-drive bay until it from the hard drive. 1 hard drive 2 interposer Replacing the Hard Drive 1. 9. Align the hard-drive assembly with the connector on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hard-drive assembly. 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing...
Service Manual
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...Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer base. 1 VGA connector board cable connector 2 display cable connector 3 screws (2) 4 Media Card Reader board cable connector Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 9. Remove the battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the optical drive...
...Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer base. 1 VGA connector board cable connector 2 display cable connector 3 screws (2) 4 Media Card Reader board cable connector Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 9. Remove the battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the optical drive...
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... system board. 10. Entering the Service Tag in Replacing the Hard Drive. 13. 5 speaker cable connector 6 system board assembly 13. Turn on the I /O board. 8. Replace the processor module (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 17. Follow the instructions in step 4 and step 5 in the BIOS Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Processor Module). 3. Enter the service tag (see...
... system board. 10. Entering the Service Tag in Replacing the Hard Drive. 13. 5 speaker cable connector 6 system board assembly 13. Turn on the I /O board. 8. Replace the processor module (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 17. Follow the instructions in step 4 and step 5 in the BIOS Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Processor Module). 3. Enter the service tag (see...