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...fast-page mode Standard RAM 16 MB (EDO) on system board Maximum RAM 48 MB Memory access time: tRAC 70 ns tCAC 20 ns BIOS address F000:0000 Connectors Serial (DTE one 9-pin connector; 16550-compatible, 16-byte buffer Parallel one device at a time) Infrared two ...music synthesizer, ES938 3D audio spatializer Stereo conversion 16 bit (analog-to-digital and digitalto-analog) FM music synthesizer 20-voice, 72-operator 1-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual unidirectional, bidirectional, EPP 1.9, or ECP Monitor one 15-hole connector PS/2 one 6-pin mini-DIN (this connector does not ...
...fast-page mode Standard RAM 16 MB (EDO) on system board Maximum RAM 48 MB Memory access time: tRAC 70 ns tCAC 20 ns BIOS address F000:0000 Connectors Serial (DTE one 9-pin connector; 16550-compatible, 16-byte buffer Parallel one device at a time) Infrared two ...music synthesizer, ES938 3D audio spatializer Stereo conversion 16 bit (analog-to-digital and digitalto-analog) FM music synthesizer 20-voice, 72-operator 1-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual unidirectional, bidirectional, EPP 1.9, or ECP Monitor one 15-hole connector PS/2 one 6-pin mini-DIN (this connector does not ...
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... faulty timer failure 1-2-2 DMA initialization failure System board faulty 1-2-3 DMA page register write/read failure BIOS corrupted; Table 3-1. If a faulty computer does not emit beep codes or display system error messages to indicate a failure, use the Dell diagnostics to occur and the probable causes of the fault in the case of some...
... faulty timer failure 1-2-2 DMA initialization failure System board faulty 1-2-3 DMA page register write/read failure BIOS corrupted; Table 3-1. If a faulty computer does not emit beep codes or display system error messages to indicate a failure, use the Dell diagnostics to occur and the probable causes of the fault in the case of some...
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... PS/2 mouse faulty. cache memory failed. POST Beep Codes (Continued) Beep Code Error Probable Causes 5-1-1 System powermanagement interrupt initialization failure System board faulty 5-1-2 BIOS shadowing failure 5-1-3 Video BIOS shadowing failure 5-2-1 Keyboard controller download failure 5-2-2 CPU stepping failure 5-2-3 System board failure 5-2-4 Setup decompression and shadowing failure System Error Messages The following table lists...
... PS/2 mouse faulty. cache memory failed. POST Beep Codes (Continued) Beep Code Error Probable Causes 5-1-1 System powermanagement interrupt initialization failure System board faulty 5-1-2 BIOS shadowing failure 5-1-3 Video BIOS shadowing failure 5-2-1 Keyboard controller download failure 5-2-2 CPU stepping failure 5-2-3 System board failure 5-2-4 Setup decompression and shadowing failure System Error Messages The following table lists...
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Do not neglect to transfer the service tag number to the replacement system board assembly (see step 3 of the computer. The system board's BIOS chip contains the system service tag number, which is also visible on a bar-code label on the bottom of "Replacing the System Board Assembly" found ... case assembly Figure 4-27. System Board Assembly Removal Part or Assembly Name System board assembly Order Name SVC,SYS,PLN,LXPiCD-150ST, WB,0M CAUTION: Dell uses the system's service tag number to the replacement system board assembly. 4-38 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual
Do not neglect to transfer the service tag number to the replacement system board assembly (see step 3 of the computer. The system board's BIOS chip contains the system service tag number, which is also visible on a bar-code label on the bottom of "Replacing the System Board Assembly" found ... case assembly Figure 4-27. System Board Assembly Removal Part or Assembly Name System board assembly Order Name SVC,SYS,PLN,LXPiCD-150ST, WB,0M CAUTION: Dell uses the system's service tag number to the replacement system board assembly. 4-38 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual
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...when you reinstall a system board: 1. Enter the system's service tag number into the diskette drive, and turn on the display screen. 4-40 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Follow the instructions on the computer. This will go toward the back of the replacement system board assembly. If the side I/O ...bracket clip has been dislodged, reinstall it as it will ensure that accompanied the replacement system board assembly into the BIOS of the computer. While reinstalling the system board assembly, make sure the upper I/O bracket clip and the side I /O bracket clip 2.
...when you reinstall a system board: 1. Enter the system's service tag number into the diskette drive, and turn on the display screen. 4-40 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Follow the instructions on the computer. This will go toward the back of the replacement system board assembly. If the side I/O ...bracket clip has been dislodged, reinstall it as it will ensure that accompanied the replacement system board assembly into the BIOS of the computer. While reinstalling the system board assembly, make sure the upper I/O bracket clip and the side I /O bracket clip 2.
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... drive Powersupply CRD,PWR SPLY,LXPiCD, 4-29 board V3.1,NBK A-10 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table A-1. P150ST,WB,0M service kit System board subassembly, LXPi CD, 150-MHz ASSY,PLN,LXPiCD-150ST, WB,0M BIOS access door CVR,PLSTC,BIOS,LXPiCD BIOS chip IC,EEPROM,256X8,150NS, PLCC Audio board PWA,AUDIO,LXPiCD,NBK...
... drive Powersupply CRD,PWR SPLY,LXPiCD, 4-29 board V3.1,NBK A-10 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table A-1. P150ST,WB,0M service kit System board subassembly, LXPi CD, 150-MHz ASSY,PLN,LXPiCD-150ST, WB,0M BIOS access door CVR,PLSTC,BIOS,LXPiCD BIOS chip IC,EEPROM,256X8,150NS, PLCC Audio board PWA,AUDIO,LXPiCD,NBK...
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System Setup Screens Page 1 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation Dell Latitude XPi CD System Setup BIOS Version: AXX BATTERY Power Management: Enabled Display Time-Out: 4 minutes Disk Time-Out: 1 minute Suspend Time-Out: 10 minutes S2D Time-Out: 8 hours...immediately. A change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot Figure B-3. To change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot Page 2 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation Dell Latitude XPi CD System Setup BIOS Version: AXX XXX Time: 13:17:02Date: Mon Feb 12, 1997 Internal Hard Drive: Diskette Drive A: Boot Speed: Boot Sequence: Speaker Volume: ...
System Setup Screens Page 1 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation Dell Latitude XPi CD System Setup BIOS Version: AXX BATTERY Power Management: Enabled Display Time-Out: 4 minutes Disk Time-Out: 1 minute Suspend Time-Out: 10 minutes S2D Time-Out: 8 hours...immediately. A change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot Figure B-3. To change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot Page 2 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation Dell Latitude XPi CD System Setup BIOS Version: AXX XXX Time: 13:17:02Date: Mon Feb 12, 1997 Internal Hard Drive: Diskette Drive A: Boot Speed: Boot Sequence: Speaker Volume: ...
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...'s built-in parallel port is sent (the built-in serial port. DATE Resets date on computer's internal clock. B-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual BOOT SEQUENCE Determines whether computer boots from diskette (if present) or hard-disk drive. INTEGRATED TRACKBALL Enables computer...-in display, an external VGA display, or both). System Setup Program Categories Category Function BIOS VERSION Displays the version number and release date of the BIOS in IrDA 1.0compatible communications port. MONITOR TOGGLE Enables key combination that directs where computer's ...
...'s built-in parallel port is sent (the built-in serial port. DATE Resets date on computer's internal clock. B-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual BOOT SEQUENCE Determines whether computer boots from diskette (if present) or hard-disk drive. INTEGRATED TRACKBALL Enables computer...-in display, an external VGA display, or both). System Setup Program Categories Category Function BIOS VERSION Displays the version number and release date of the BIOS in IrDA 1.0compatible communications port. MONITOR TOGGLE Enables key combination that directs where computer's ...
Reference Guide
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... 1-1 Hardware Features 1-2 Software Features 1-3 Interchanging Hard-Disk Drives 1-4 Available Options 1-4 Accessing Online Documentation 1-4 Getting Help 1-4 Chapter 2 Customizing System Features 2-1 About System Setup Options 2-1 Accessing the Dell Control Center 2-1 Using the System Setup Program 2-1 Working With System Setup Screens 2-2 System Setup Options 2-5 AC 2-5 Admin Password 2-5 Alarm Resume 2-5 Asset Tag 2-5 Battery 2-5 Battery Status...
... 1-1 Hardware Features 1-2 Software Features 1-3 Interchanging Hard-Disk Drives 1-4 Available Options 1-4 Accessing Online Documentation 1-4 Getting Help 1-4 Chapter 2 Customizing System Features 2-1 About System Setup Options 2-1 Accessing the Dell Control Center 2-1 Using the System Setup Program 2-1 Working With System Setup Screens 2-2 System Setup Options 2-5 AC 2-5 Admin Password 2-5 Alarm Resume 2-5 Asset Tag 2-5 Battery 2-5 Battery Status...
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... only, press at the top of both screens lists the page number, the system name, and the version number of the basic input/output system (BIOS). 2-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Working With System Setup Screens The System Setup screens display the current setup and configuration information and optional settings for...
... only, press at the top of both screens lists the page number, the system name, and the version number of the basic input/output system (BIOS). 2-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Working With System Setup Screens The System Setup screens display the current setup and configuration information and optional settings for...
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...Tab change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot key functions computer information Page 2 of 2 title box help Dell Computer Corporation Dell Latitude XPi CD System Setup BIOS Version: AXX XXX Time: 13:17:02 Date: Mon Feb 12, 1997 Internal Hard Drive: 1216 MB Diskette ...Power Management: Display Time-Out: Disk Time-Out: Suspend Time-Out: S2D Time-Out: Smart CPU Mode: Brightness: Dell Computer Corporation Dell Latitude XPi CD System Setup BIOS Version: AXX BATTERY Enabled 4 minutes 1 minute 10 minutes 8 hours Enabled Low AC Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled...
...Tab change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot key functions computer information Page 2 of 2 title box help Dell Computer Corporation Dell Latitude XPi CD System Setup BIOS Version: AXX XXX Time: 13:17:02 Date: Mon Feb 12, 1997 Internal Hard Drive: 1216 MB Diskette ...Power Management: Display Time-Out: Disk Time-Out: Suspend Time-Out: S2D Time-Out: Smart CPU Mode: Brightness: Dell Computer Corporation Dell Latitude XPi CD System Setup BIOS Version: AXX BATTERY Enabled 4 minutes 1 minute 10 minutes 8 hours Enabled Low AC Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled...
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... is designed for use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption programs or PC Cards with encryption features. BIOS Version BIOS VERSION displays the version number and release date of the BIOS in your computer. The administrator password is set different time-outs for the following options when you operate your administrator...
... is designed for use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption programs or PC Cards with encryption features. BIOS Version BIOS VERSION displays the version number and release date of the BIOS in your computer. The administrator password is set different time-outs for the following options when you operate your administrator...
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...the necessary operating system. If you must reboot your harddisk drive remains idle before the drive motor turns off to conserve battery power. 2-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide A change in the diskette drive, it "bootstraps" itself into an operational state by loading into memory a ...small program, which disk device your computer uses to find the files that add features or solve specific problems. Because the BIOS for this option are HIGH, MEDIUM, and LOW (the default). If the computer detects no diskette in the BOOT SEQUENCE option to ...
...the necessary operating system. If you must reboot your harddisk drive remains idle before the drive motor turns off to conserve battery power. 2-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide A change in the diskette drive, it "bootstraps" itself into an operational state by loading into memory a ...small program, which disk device your computer uses to find the files that add features or solve specific problems. Because the BIOS for this option are HIGH, MEDIUM, and LOW (the default). If the computer detects no diskette in the BOOT SEQUENCE option to ...
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...in the online System User's Guide. Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see ...Dell diagnostics. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) If the program does not load, call Dell...Dell diagnostics. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) If the program does not load, call Dell...Dell diagnostics. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) If the program does not load, call Dell...Dell diagnostics. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) If the program does not load, call Dell ...
...in the online System User's Guide. Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see ...Dell diagnostics. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) If the program does not load, call Dell...Dell diagnostics. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) If the program does not load, call Dell...Dell diagnostics. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) If the program does not load, call Dell...Dell diagnostics. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) If the program does not load, call Dell ...
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... Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see Chap- ter 5, "Getting Help.") 5-1-2 BIOS shadowing failure. mode. Run the Serial/Infrared Port Test Group in the Dell diagnostics. (For instructions, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell ...Dell Diagnostics.") 3-4-2 Display retrace test failure. Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics.") 4-3-3 Timer chip counter 2 failure. Run the RAM Test Group in the online System User's Guide. 3-12 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Call Dell...
... Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see Chap- ter 5, "Getting Help.") 5-1-2 BIOS shadowing failure. mode. Run the Serial/Infrared Port Test Group in the Dell diagnostics. (For instructions, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell ...Dell Diagnostics.") 3-4-2 Display retrace test failure. Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics.") 4-3-3 Timer chip counter 2 failure. Run the RAM Test Group in the online System User's Guide. 3-12 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Call Dell...
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...the test group complete successfully, the error condition is caused by software by software. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-13 Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help.") 5-2-3 System board failure. Installing and Configuring ...Software errors can be hardware malfunctions at first. Beep Codes Message Cause Action 5-1-3 Video BIOS shadowing failure. Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see Chap- Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see the documentation that you in this table, ...
...the test group complete successfully, the error condition is caused by software by software. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-13 Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help.") 5-2-3 System board failure. Installing and Configuring ...Software errors can be hardware malfunctions at first. Beep Codes Message Cause Action 5-1-3 Video BIOS shadowing failure. Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see Chap- Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see the documentation that you in this table, ...
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...is called base memory) and upper memory. Others are dedicated to various system devices, such as the system/video basic input/output system (BIOS). Table 3-4. Table 3-6 provides a map of the conventional memory area. When the microprocessor or a program addresses a location within the ...7FFFFh User memory 80000h-8FFFFh User memory 90000h-9FBFFh User memory NOTE: For the full name of these devices. 3-16 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide IRQ Line Assignments (Continued) IRQ Line Used/Available IRQ12 Generated by the keyboard controller to indicate...
...is called base memory) and upper memory. Others are dedicated to various system devices, such as the system/video basic input/output system (BIOS). Table 3-4. Table 3-6 provides a map of the conventional memory area. When the microprocessor or a program addresses a location within the ...7FFFFh User memory 80000h-8FFFFh User memory 90000h-9FBFFh User memory NOTE: For the full name of these devices. 3-16 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide IRQ Line Assignments (Continued) IRQ Line Used/Available IRQ12 Generated by the keyboard controller to indicate...
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.... Table 3-7. Upper Memory Map Address Range Use 0009FC00-0009FFFF PS/2-mouse data area 000A0000-000BFFFF Video RAM 000C0000-000C7FFF Video BIOS 000C8000-000CFFFF Available 000D0000-000DBFFF Reserved for peripheral I /O device to determine if the memory address of an external peripheral (...with a memory address reserved by the system for PC Card 000F0000-000FFFFF System BIOS 00100000-0010FFEF High memory area 0010FFF0-1FFFFFFF Extended memory 20000000-FFFBFFFF Reserved FFFC0000-FFFFFFFF BIOS ROM NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in ...
.... Table 3-7. Upper Memory Map Address Range Use 0009FC00-0009FFFF PS/2-mouse data area 000A0000-000BFFFF Video RAM 000C0000-000C7FFF Video BIOS 000C8000-000CFFFF Available 000D0000-000DBFFF Reserved for peripheral I /O device to determine if the memory address of an external peripheral (...with a memory address reserved by the system for PC Card 000F0000-000FFFFF System BIOS 00100000-0010FFEF High memory area 0010FFF0-1FFFFFFF Extended memory 20000000-FFFBFFFF Reserved FFFC0000-FFFFFFFF BIOS ROM NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in ...
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... diskette, the diagnostics checks your printer is a 4-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The computer recognizes the parallel port as LPT1, which is listed as IDE Drive 2. Dell Computer Corporation Dell Latitude XPi CD Diagnostics Version X.XX Available Test Groups RAM System ... of the microprocessor, the video controller, the keyboard controller, and other key components • Basic input/output system (BIOS) configuration information temporarily saved in the System Configuration area on your screen reflect the hardware configuration of the computer. Because ...
... diskette, the diagnostics checks your printer is a 4-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The computer recognizes the parallel port as LPT1, which is listed as IDE Drive 2. Dell Computer Corporation Dell Latitude XPi CD Diagnostics Version X.XX Available Test Groups RAM System ... of the microprocessor, the video controller, the keyboard controller, and other key components • Basic input/output system (BIOS) configuration information temporarily saved in the System Configuration area on your screen reflect the hardware configuration of the computer. Because ...
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...the following addresses: • World Wide Web http://www.dell.com/ • Anonymous FTP ftp.dell.com/ 5-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Dell Q&A Dell anticipates your hard-disk drive for the Dell Q&A icon in the online System User's Guide. System .... Help Tools Subject or Task Tool BIOS revisions TechConnect BBS Frequently asked by -step instructions Reference and Troubleshooting Guide, Dell diagnostics, Customer Technical Support, AutoTech service Unresolved problems requiring assistance from a Dell Customer Technical Support, TechConnect BBS technician...
...the following addresses: • World Wide Web http://www.dell.com/ • Anonymous FTP ftp.dell.com/ 5-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Dell Q&A Dell anticipates your hard-disk drive for the Dell Q&A icon in the online System User's Guide. System .... Help Tools Subject or Task Tool BIOS revisions TechConnect BBS Frequently asked by -step instructions Reference and Troubleshooting Guide, Dell diagnostics, Customer Technical Support, AutoTech service Unresolved problems requiring assistance from a Dell Customer Technical Support, TechConnect BBS technician...