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Error Messages 29 System Messages 34 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 35 Dell Diagnostics 36 Troubleshooting Tips 38 Power Problems 38 Memory Problems 39 Lockups and Software Problems 40 Dell Technical Update Service 42 Dell Support Utility 42 5 Reinstalling Software 45 Drivers 45 Identifying Drivers 45 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 46 Restoring Your Operating System...
Error Messages 29 System Messages 34 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 35 Dell Diagnostics 36 Troubleshooting Tips 38 Power Problems 38 Memory Problems 39 Lockups and Software Problems 40 Dell Technical Update Service 42 Dell Support Utility 42 5 Reinstalling Software 45 Drivers 45 Identifying Drivers 45 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 46 Restoring Your Operating System...
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...) 12 right speaker 13 fingerprint reader (optional) 14 track stick (optional) 15 track stick/touch pad buttons 16 display latch release 17 Secure Digital (SD) memory 18 wireless switch card reader 19 left speaker 20 device status lights 21 ambient light sensor 8 About Your Computer
...) 12 right speaker 13 fingerprint reader (optional) 14 track stick (optional) 15 track stick/touch pad buttons 16 display latch release 17 Secure Digital (SD) memory 18 wireless switch card reader 19 left speaker 20 device status lights 21 ambient light sensor 8 About Your Computer
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... DDR II 667 MHz and 800 MHz SDRAM Minimum memory 512 MB Maximum memory 4 GB NOTE: The available memory displayed does not reflect the complete maximum memory installed because some memory is reserved for system files. 3-in-1 Memory Card Reader 3-in-1 memory card controller 3-in-1 memory card connector Cards supported Ricoh R5C847 3-in-1 combo card connector Secure Digital...
... DDR II 667 MHz and 800 MHz SDRAM Minimum memory 512 MB Maximum memory 4 GB NOTE: The available memory displayed does not reflect the complete maximum memory installed because some memory is reserved for system files. 3-in-1 Memory Card Reader 3-in-1 memory card controller 3-in-1 memory card connector Cards supported Ricoh R5C847 3-in-1 combo card connector Secure Digital...
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Communications Modem Network adapter Wireless Mobile Broadband GPS Video Video type: Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV support Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Internal microphone Volume controls ...WPAN) Mini-Cards Bluetooth® wireless technology Mini-Card supported by Mobile Broadband Mini-Card Intel integrated UMA graphics Intel GE45 size of shared video memory is up to 256 MB LVDS S-video (S/PDIF) connector high-definition audio IDT 92HD71B 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-toanalog) high...
Communications Modem Network adapter Wireless Mobile Broadband GPS Video Video type: Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV support Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Internal microphone Volume controls ...WPAN) Mini-Cards Bluetooth® wireless technology Mini-Card supported by Mobile Broadband Mini-Card Intel integrated UMA graphics Intel GE45 size of shared video memory is up to 256 MB LVDS S-video (S/PDIF) connector high-definition audio IDT 92HD71B 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-toanalog) high...
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... is blinking blue, the computer is receiving electrical power, a device such as a memory module or graphics card might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button...
... is blinking blue, the computer is receiving electrical power, a device such as a memory module or graphics card might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button...
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... starts normally, reinstall an additional module. motherboard failure 4 RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory failure module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 2 Verify that the memory modules that you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. 2 If available...
... starts normally, reinstall an additional module. motherboard failure 4 RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory failure module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 2 Verify that the memory modules that you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. 2 If available...
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... a hard drive in the proper place, and used the correct pathname. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 36). DI S K C : F A I L U R E - Enable the... Pointing Device option in the bay before it can continue. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. The CD drive does...
... a hard drive in the proper place, and used the correct pathname. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 36). DI S K C : F A I L U R E - Enable the... Pointing Device option in the bay before it can continue. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. The CD drive does...
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...disk is unable to commands from the computer. A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. GENERAL FAILURE - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61). If the problem persists,... down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for example, Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - GATE A20 FAILURE - ...
...disk is unable to commands from the computer. A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. GENERAL FAILURE - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61). If the problem persists,... down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for example, Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - GATE A20 FAILURE - ...
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...R O L L E R F A I L U R E - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). INVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION-PLEASE RUN SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM - For...on the file, so the file cannot be played (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). If the problem persists, try another drive. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. For external keyboards, ...
...R O L L E R F A I L U R E - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). INVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION-PLEASE RUN SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM - For...on the file, so the file cannot be played (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). If the problem persists, try another drive. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. For external keyboards, ...
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... for more information. If the hard drive is your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Contact Dell (see the software documentation. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - Close all windows and open . If the...
... for more information. If the hard drive is your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Contact Dell (see the software documentation. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - Close all windows and open . If the...
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Correct the settings for more information. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I B L E . The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. O F - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com or see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61 for either the operating system or the program that supports the system configuration settings may be loose. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I L E D - PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT...
Correct the settings for more information. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I B L E . The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. O F - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com or see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61 for either the operating system or the program that supports the system configuration settings may be loose. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I L E D - PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT...
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... power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE - The computer is in this section, follow the safety information that the processor... power cable is successfully communicating with your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Some possible causes of the procedures in standby mode. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs...
... power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE - The computer is in this section, follow the safety information that the processor... power cable is successfully communicating with your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Some possible causes of the procedures in standby mode. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs...
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... OFF - If you are unable to get a response by your computer, see "Memory" on page 20. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the memory you are using is no longer responding, and click End Task. 40 Troubleshooting For more... information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety information that shipped with the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8...
... OFF - If you are unable to get a response by your computer, see "Memory" on page 20. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the memory you are using is no longer responding, and click End Task. 40 Troubleshooting For more... information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety information that shipped with the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8...
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... information, 53 H hardware beep codes, 27 I Internet connecting, 13 setting up, 14 wireless switch Network Locator, 10 M media Drivers and Utilities, 53 operating system, 53 memory troubleshooting, 39 N networks wireless switch, 10 Notebook System Software, 53 64 Index O operating system media, 51, 53 product key, 54 reinstalling, 53 System Restore, 48...
... information, 53 H hardware beep codes, 27 I Internet connecting, 13 setting up, 14 wireless switch Network Locator, 10 M media Drivers and Utilities, 53 operating system, 53 memory troubleshooting, 39 N networks wireless switch, 10 Notebook System Software, 53 64 Index O operating system media, 51, 53 product key, 54 reinstalling, 53 System Restore, 48...
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..., 21 battery, 23 communications, 21 display, 22 environmental, 26 keyboard, 23 memory, 20 physical, 25 ports and connectors, 20 processor, 19 system information, 19 touch pad, 23 video, 21 support contacting Dell, 61 information, 54 System Restore, 48 enabling, 50 T telephone numbers, 61... transferring information to a new computer, 15 troubleshooting, 54 blue screen, 41 computer not responding, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 36 error messages, 29 memory, 39 power, 38 power light conditions, 38 program crashes, 40 programs and Windows compatibility, 41 restore to previous state,...
..., 21 battery, 23 communications, 21 display, 22 environmental, 26 keyboard, 23 memory, 20 physical, 25 ports and connectors, 20 processor, 19 system information, 19 touch pad, 23 video, 21 support contacting Dell, 61 information, 54 System Restore, 48 enabling, 50 T telephone numbers, 61... transferring information to a new computer, 15 troubleshooting, 54 blue screen, 41 computer not responding, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 36 error messages, 29 memory, 39 power, 38 power light conditions, 38 program crashes, 40 programs and Windows compatibility, 41 restore to previous state,...
Technical Guide
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... to maximize user and IT productivity empowered by simplifying your system memory. All the essential features you do- Sleek with new Latitude family docking solutions. ƒ Dell ControlPoint™ creates an awesome user experience by leading-edge IT...4 LatitudeLaLEta-itFtuiatdmuedileEy5EM550a5i00n,0sEt,r5Ee45a04m000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok *See important information at every level. Latitude notebooks are designed for optimum performance at end of ownership. Latitude E5400 and E5500 notebooks deliver proven technology for accuracy, durability and comfort . ƒ ...
... to maximize user and IT productivity empowered by simplifying your system memory. All the essential features you do- Sleek with new Latitude family docking solutions. ƒ Dell ControlPoint™ creates an awesome user experience by leading-edge IT...4 LatitudeLaLEta-itFtuiatdmuedileEy5EM550a5i00n,0sEt,r5Ee45a04m000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok *See important information at every level. Latitude notebooks are designed for optimum performance at end of ownership. Latitude E5400 and E5500 notebooks deliver proven technology for accuracy, durability and comfort . ƒ ...
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... Processor Dell Latitude E5500 and E5400 are equipped with PCI implementation. Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology provides a forward leap in wireless connectivity, battery life and performance. PCI-Express (PCI-E) Technology Serial I /O advances for the foreseeable future. LaLtaittuitduedeE5E550500,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok *See important information at end of 800MHz dual-channel DDR2 system memory*. You...
... Processor Dell Latitude E5500 and E5400 are equipped with PCI implementation. Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology provides a forward leap in wireless connectivity, battery life and performance. PCI-Express (PCI-E) Technology Serial I /O advances for the foreseeable future. LaLtaittuitduedeE5E550500,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok *See important information at end of 800MHz dual-channel DDR2 system memory*. You...
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... display resolutions with Panel Fitter 2 • Efficient and intelligent balancing of shared system memory usage between graphics and other applications with DVMT 5.0 Users can experience the latest power conservation features of render core voltage and frequency. Graphics* The Latitude E5500 and E5400 utilize the latest Intel integrated graphics. Intel GMA 4500MHD helps deliver...
... display resolutions with Panel Fitter 2 • Efficient and intelligent balancing of shared system memory usage between graphics and other applications with DVMT 5.0 Users can experience the latest power conservation features of render core voltage and frequency. Graphics* The Latitude E5500 and E5400 utilize the latest Intel integrated graphics. Intel GMA 4500MHD helps deliver...
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LaLtaittuitduedeE5E550500,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok Latitude E5400 Technical Specifications Processors Intel®... WXGA+ (1440x900) LED Display 14.1" Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display Memory Dual Channel DDR2 Memory* Two Memory slots offering up to 8GB* Memory Bandwidth: 800MHz Primary Storage Options 7200RPM Free Fall Sensor Hard Drive up...Height: 1.46"/37mm Connectivity Wired: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet 56K v924 Internal Modem (Optional) Wireless: Dell Wireless 1397 (802.11b/g); User & System Security: PCMCIA SmartCard Reader (Post-RTS option) Fingerprint Reader ...
LaLtaittuitduedeE5E550500,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok Latitude E5400 Technical Specifications Processors Intel®... WXGA+ (1440x900) LED Display 14.1" Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display Memory Dual Channel DDR2 Memory* Two Memory slots offering up to 8GB* Memory Bandwidth: 800MHz Primary Storage Options 7200RPM Free Fall Sensor Hard Drive up...Height: 1.46"/37mm Connectivity Wired: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet 56K v924 Internal Modem (Optional) Wireless: Dell Wireless 1397 (802.11b/g); User & System Security: PCMCIA SmartCard Reader (Post-RTS option) Fingerprint Reader ...
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LaLtaittuitduedeE5E550500,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok Latitude E5500 Technical Specifications Processors Intel® CoreTM 2...) LED Display with anti-glare 15.4" Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display Memory Dual Channel DDR2 Memory* Two Memory slots offering up to 4GB* Memory Bandwidth: 800MHz Primary Storage Options 7200RPM Free Fall Sensor Hard Drive up...5100 (802.11a/g/ draft n 1x2) Intel WiFi Link 5300 (802.11a/g/ draft n 3x3) Mini-Cards Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth® 2.1 Module Security Physical Security: Steel-reinforced Cable Lock Slots, Media Module and Hard...
LaLtaittuitduedeE5E550500,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok Latitude E5500 Technical Specifications Processors Intel® CoreTM 2...) LED Display with anti-glare 15.4" Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display Memory Dual Channel DDR2 Memory* Two Memory slots offering up to 4GB* Memory Bandwidth: 800MHz Primary Storage Options 7200RPM Free Fall Sensor Hard Drive up...5100 (802.11a/g/ draft n 1x2) Intel WiFi Link 5300 (802.11a/g/ draft n 3x3) Mini-Cards Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth® 2.1 Module Security Physical Security: Steel-reinforced Cable Lock Slots, Media Module and Hard...
