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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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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 (SD), SD I /II PC Card connector microphone connector, stereo ...Type I /O, MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Memory module connector two DIMM slots Memory module capacities 512 MB, 1-, 2-, 3-, or 4-GB capable Memory type 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 (SD), SD I /II PC Card connector microphone connector, stereo ...Type I /O, MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Memory module connector two DIMM slots Memory module capacities 512 MB, 1-, 2-, 3-, or 4-GB capable Memory type 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.
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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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...power light 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 resume normal operation. This beep code tells you begin any of your computer from... light located on the front and on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to identify a more serious cause (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Troubleshooting 27
...power light 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 resume normal operation. This beep code tells you begin any of your computer from... light located on the front and on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to identify a more serious cause (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Troubleshooting 27
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... computer see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible Contact Dell. motherboard failure. 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 28 Troubleshooting Possible on the Dell Support website at battery failure or support.dell.com). Possible motherboard failure. 2 No memory modules 1 If you have two or more...
... computer see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible Contact Dell. motherboard failure. 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 28 Troubleshooting Possible on the Dell Support website at battery failure or support.dell.com). Possible motherboard failure. 2 No memory modules 1 If you have two or more...
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... CAUTION: Before you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 36). For an external mouse, check the cable connection. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. DATA ERROR - BA D C... O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - See your computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. ...
... CAUTION: Before you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 36). For an external mouse, check the cable connection. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. DATA ERROR - BA D C... O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - See your computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. ...
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...CD. GATE A20 FAILURE - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). 30 Troubleshooting Restart the computer. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I O N E R R O R - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. The operating system is too large to commands...Dell (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...
...CD. GATE A20 FAILURE - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). 30 Troubleshooting Restart the computer. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I O N E R R O R - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. The operating system is too large to commands...Dell (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...
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..., reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA - K E Y B O A R D C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D S T U C K KEY F A I R E C T - L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I L U R E - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E - Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). A memory module may be defective. The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. The...
..., reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA - K E Y B O A R D C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D S T U C K KEY F A I R E C T - L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I L U R E - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E - Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). A memory module may be defective. The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. The...
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...READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - If the hard drive is your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. OP E R A T I V E - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - The software you... want to use. Try to run the program again. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - Reinstall the hard drive...
...READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - If the hard drive is your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. OP E R A T I V E - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - The software you... want to use. Try to run the program again. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - Reinstall the hard drive...
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... running when the message appeared. Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Correct the settings for assistance). A chip on page 61). Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 36). WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I C A L S U P P ...for the Date and Time options. The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 36). The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to ...
... running when the message appeared. Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Correct the settings for assistance). A chip on page 61). Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 36). WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I C A L S U P P ...for the Date and Time options. The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 36). The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to ...
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...cable is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any open files and exit any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see ...your Service Manual at support.dell.com). IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you begin any of interference are: • Power, keyboard, ...
...cable is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any open files and exit any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see ...your Service Manual at support.dell.com). IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you begin any of interference are: • Power, keyboard, ...
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...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 your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the memory you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard... or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with your computer, see "Memory" on page 36). The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY ...
...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 your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the memory you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard... or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with your computer, see "Memory" on page 36). The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY ...
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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,...
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... end of ownership. Sleek with new Latitude family docking solutions. Dell ControlPoint™ creates an awesome user experience by leading-edge IT simplification technologies. Plus a new keyboard designed for improved durability. E5500 and E5400 notebooks can get up to... as you need in a notebook to maximize user and IT productivity empowered by simplifying your system memory. Latitude E5400 and E5500 notebooks deliver proven technology for ultimate productivity and low total cost of document 4 LatitudeLaLEta-itFtuiatdmuedileEy5EM550a5i00n,0sEt,...
... end of ownership. Sleek with new Latitude family docking solutions. Dell ControlPoint™ creates an awesome user experience by leading-edge IT simplification technologies. Plus a new keyboard designed for improved durability. E5500 and E5400 notebooks can get up to... as you need in a notebook to maximize user and IT productivity empowered by simplifying your system memory. Latitude E5400 and E5500 notebooks deliver proven technology for ultimate productivity and low total cost of document 4 LatitudeLaLEta-itFtuiatdmuedileEy5EM550a5i00n,0sEt,...
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New Performance Architecture Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor Dell Latitude E5500 and E5400 are equipped with 3MB or 6MB Level 2 cache and up to 4GB* system memory and for dual memory channels and DDR2 800MHz memory* • 1066MHz front side bus • Serial ATA hard...4GB* of document 29 LaLtaittuitduedeE5E550500,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok *See important information at end of 800MHz dual-channel DDR2 system memory*. PCI-Express is designed to address your technology for additional bandwidth and performance, reduced power consumption and scalability to ...
New Performance Architecture Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor Dell Latitude E5500 and E5400 are equipped with 3MB or 6MB Level 2 cache and up to 4GB* system memory and for dual memory channels and DDR2 800MHz memory* • 1066MHz front side bus • Serial ATA hard...4GB* of document 29 LaLtaittuitduedeE5E550500,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok *See important information at end of 800MHz dual-channel DDR2 system memory*. PCI-Express is designed to address your technology for additional bandwidth and performance, reduced power consumption and scalability to ...
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... of Intel GMA 4500MHD. Graphics Render Standby puts render engine into standby during periods of render core voltage and frequency. Graphics* The Latitude E5500 and E5400 utilize the latest Intel integrated graphics. Intel® Graphics Power Modulation Technology helps extend battery life through dynamic switching of inactivity... frames. • Experience rich 3D graphics applications with DVMT 5.0 Users can experience the latest power conservation features of shared system memory usage between graphics and other applications with Microsoft® DirectX® 10 and DXVA 2.0 -
... of Intel GMA 4500MHD. Graphics Render Standby puts render engine into standby during periods of render core voltage and frequency. Graphics* The Latitude E5500 and E5400 utilize the latest Intel integrated graphics. Intel® Graphics Power Modulation Technology helps extend battery life through dynamic switching of inactivity... frames. • Experience rich 3D graphics applications with DVMT 5.0 Users can experience the latest power conservation features of shared system memory usage between graphics and other applications with Microsoft® DirectX® 10 and DXVA 2.0 -
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...46"/37mm Connectivity Wired: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet 56K v924 Internal Modem (Optional) Wireless: Dell Wireless 1397 (802.11b/g); LaLtaittuitduedeE5E550500,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok Latitude E5400 Technical Specifications Processors Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo and Celeron Processors Up to T9400 (2....UltraSharp™ Widescreen 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 to 160GB* ...
...46"/37mm Connectivity Wired: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet 56K v924 Internal Modem (Optional) Wireless: Dell Wireless 1397 (802.11b/g); LaLtaittuitduedeE5E550500,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok Latitude E5400 Technical Specifications Processors Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo and Celeron Processors Up to T9400 (2....UltraSharp™ Widescreen 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 to 160GB* ...
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Dell Wireless 1510 (802.11a/g/ draft n 2x2); LaLtaittuitduedeE5E550500,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok Latitude E5500 Technical Specifications Processors Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo and Celeron Processors Up to T9400 (2.53GHz, 6MB L2 Cache) Operating Systems ...15.4" UltraSharp™ Widescreen WXGA+ (1140x900) 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 to 160GB* 5400RPM Encrypted Hard Drive up ...
Dell Wireless 1510 (802.11a/g/ draft n 2x2); LaLtaittuitduedeE5E550500,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok Latitude E5500 Technical Specifications Processors Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo and Celeron Processors Up to T9400 (2.53GHz, 6MB L2 Cache) Operating Systems ...15.4" UltraSharp™ Widescreen WXGA+ (1140x900) 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 to 160GB* 5400RPM Encrypted Hard Drive up ...