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... scribe • Nut drivers Precautionary Measures WARNING: FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING STEPS IN THE SEQUENCE LISTED. Disconnect the computer and any telephone or telecommunications lines from the computer. 3. See "Controlling Computer Power" in Chapter 1. 2. Slide the main battery assembly out. 4-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Recommended...
... scribe • Nut drivers Precautionary Measures WARNING: FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING STEPS IN THE SEQUENCE LISTED. Disconnect the computer and any telephone or telecommunications lines from the computer. 3. See "Controlling Computer Power" in Chapter 1. 2. Slide the main battery assembly out. 4-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Recommended...
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Remove the standoff nuts ST1 through ST8 Use a 3/16 nut driver to remove standoff nuts ST1 through ST6 and a 7/32 nut driver for ST7 and ST8. 3. Remove the I /O bracket system board ST8 (4 mm) ST7 (4 mm) ST6 ST5 ST4 ST3 ST2 ST1 D5 (3 mm) NOTE: ST1-ST8 are 8-mm standoff nuts 3 mm 4 mm 8 mm Figure A-9. See the previous subsection in this appendix. 2. I/O Panel I /O board. A-24 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual I/O Panel Removal To remove and replace the I /O bracket from the system board. Remove the I /O panel, follow these steps: 1. Remove screw D5. 4.
Remove the standoff nuts ST1 through ST8 Use a 3/16 nut driver to remove standoff nuts ST1 through ST6 and a 7/32 nut driver for ST7 and ST8. 3. Remove the I /O bracket system board ST8 (4 mm) ST7 (4 mm) ST6 ST5 ST4 ST3 ST2 ST1 D5 (3 mm) NOTE: ST1-ST8 are 8-mm standoff nuts 3 mm 4 mm 8 mm Figure A-9. See the previous subsection in this appendix. 2. I/O Panel I /O board. A-24 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual I/O Panel Removal To remove and replace the I /O bracket from the system board. Remove the I /O panel, follow these steps: 1. Remove screw D5. 4.
Reference Guide
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... system utilities and video drivers included with the computer. This guide also provides basic troubleshooting procedures and instructions for users who are interested in accordance with industrystandard practices. It also explains how and when to call Dell for technical assistance. ...," describes how to isolate component problems. • Chapter 5, "Getting Help," describes the help you have tested and approved the Dell Latitude XPi CD portable computer. • Appendix D, "Warranties and Return Policy," describes the warranty and return policy for anyone who want to assist...
... system utilities and video drivers included with the computer. This guide also provides basic troubleshooting procedures and instructions for users who are interested in accordance with industrystandard practices. It also explains how and when to call Dell for technical assistance. ...," describes how to isolate component problems. • Chapter 5, "Getting Help," describes the help you have tested and approved the Dell Latitude XPi CD portable computer. • Appendix D, "Warranties and Return Policy," describes the warranty and return policy for anyone who want to assist...
Reference Guide
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...Dell Latitude XP and XPi computers in your new Dell Latitude XPi CD. A separate utility is also available on calling Dell and accessing the Dell BBS, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help." NOTE: Text in the Dell Accessories folder or program group. Before using the drive, however, you must update it with video drivers.... For instructions on removing and installing hard-disk drives, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help." 1-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Dell offers the following topics: • System features • Traveling with the computer • Customizing...
...Dell Latitude XP and XPi computers in your new Dell Latitude XPi CD. A separate utility is also available on calling Dell and accessing the Dell BBS, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help." NOTE: Text in the Dell Accessories folder or program group. Before using the drive, however, you must update it with video drivers.... For instructions on removing and installing hard-disk drives, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help." 1-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Dell offers the following topics: • System features • Traveling with the computer • Customizing...
Reference Guide
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... Replicator. When this option is set to ENABLED (the default), SCSI drivers load automatically when you are : • DISABLED • 30 MINUTES • 1 HOUR • 2 HOURS • 3 HOURS • 4 HOURS • 6 HOURS • 8 HOURS (the default) • 12 HOURS 2-10 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: This option appears only if the...
... Replicator. When this option is set to ENABLED (the default), SCSI drivers load automatically when you are : • DISABLED • 30 MINUTES • 1 HOUR • 2 HOURS • 3 HOURS • 4 HOURS • 6 HOURS • 8 HOURS (the default) • 12 HOURS 2-10 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: This option appears only if the...
Reference Guide
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... boot the computer. • Reconfigure the computer to load device drivers for other purposes and to not load specified device drivers. Are you need the space for new or additional PC Cards. • Increase the amount of system memory installed in 2-14 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Depending on the hard- To start...
... boot the computer. • Reconfigure the computer to load device drivers for other purposes and to not load specified device drivers. Are you need the space for new or additional PC Cards. • Increase the amount of system memory installed in 2-14 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Depending on the hard- To start...
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...Codes," found earlier in this chapter, discusses the error messages that section, check your computer with expanded memory. • The EMM driver is installed and properly initialized. These programs are connected to prompts for use . When you have more memory than is available in that...messages can be assigned memory areas that overlap memory areas that the EMM is set up to use application programs that can 3-14 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Input Errors If a specific key or set of memory and, therefore, cannot be run the installation routine...
...Codes," found earlier in this chapter, discusses the error messages that section, check your computer with expanded memory. • The EMM driver is installed and properly initialized. These programs are connected to prompts for use . When you have more memory than is available in that...messages can be assigned memory areas that overlap memory areas that the EMM is set up to use application programs that can 3-14 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Input Errors If a specific key or set of memory and, therefore, cannot be run the installation routine...
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...using MS-DOS only, check the config.sys and autoexec.bat files before calling Dell. Does the hard-disk drive/CD-ROM drive access indicator blink during POST? Go to experience trouble, call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for technical assistance. ...problem is set to step 6. 3. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-23 Insert the Dell Diagnostics Diskette into drive A, and reboot the computer. Is the CD-ROM driver (tsycdrom.sys) installed? Go to ON/OFF. No. Load the driver and return to step 1 to step 3. Reinstall the hard-disk drive. ...
...using MS-DOS only, check the config.sys and autoexec.bat files before calling Dell. Does the hard-disk drive/CD-ROM drive access indicator blink during POST? Go to experience trouble, call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for technical assistance. ...problem is set to step 6. 3. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-23 Insert the Dell Diagnostics Diskette into drive A, and reboot the computer. Is the CD-ROM driver (tsycdrom.sys) installed? Go to ON/OFF. No. Load the driver and return to step 1 to step 3. Reinstall the hard-disk drive. ...
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...8226; A faulty peripheral device • Faulty I/O port logic on the system board • Conflicting COM port settings • Lack of device drivers Troubleshooting the Basic I /O port logic. See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for technical assistance. The problem may be any of the following: ...perform incorrectly or not at all, the source of the problem may be with a parallel printer, use the following procedure. 3-28 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Continue to step 2. 2. Yes. No. NOTE: Before you complete the following procedure. You have fixed the ...
...8226; A faulty peripheral device • Faulty I/O port logic on the system board • Conflicting COM port settings • Lack of device drivers Troubleshooting the Basic I /O port logic. See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for technical assistance. The problem may be any of the following: ...perform incorrectly or not at all, the source of the problem may be with a parallel printer, use the following procedure. 3-28 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Continue to step 2. 2. Yes. No. NOTE: Before you complete the following procedure. You have fixed the ...
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...button continues; Sometimes, the configuration of a program changes the function of the sub- the button seems to be stuck. 4-16 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide There are likely to be caused in RAM as they are testing an external monitor, change a key's ... your keyboard and the keyboard controller chip. Similarly, key configuration programs like Sidekick or ProKey, and failure of a device driver (the software that are two symptoms that controls the functions of the trackball/mouse buttons. Because these possibilities have been eliminated...
...button continues; Sometimes, the configuration of a program changes the function of the sub- the button seems to be stuck. 4-16 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide There are likely to be caused in RAM as they are testing an external monitor, change a key's ... your keyboard and the keyboard controller chip. Similarly, key configuration programs like Sidekick or ProKey, and failure of a device driver (the software that are two symptoms that controls the functions of the trackball/mouse buttons. Because these possibilities have been eliminated...
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... for Warranty Repair or Credit Prepare all items being returned, whether for a Dell technical support specialist • Order parts • Download basic input/output system (BIOS) and video driver upgrades • Download updates to call , see Table 5-3. You can call...continental United States. The modem settings for customer assistance. NOTE: The Dell TechConnect BBS is not always available in all locations outside of any error messages reported by the Dell diagnostics. 5-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide A recording prompts you have a problem with ...
... for Warranty Repair or Credit Prepare all items being returned, whether for a Dell technical support specialist • Order parts • Download basic input/output system (BIOS) and video driver upgrades • Download updates to call , see Table 5-3. You can call...continental United States. The modem settings for customer assistance. NOTE: The Dell TechConnect BBS is not always available in all locations outside of any error messages reported by the Dell diagnostics. 5-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide A recording prompts you have a problem with ...
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... System Setup program, 2-6 Dell Control Center, 2-1 Dell diagnostics about , 1-2 adjusting, 2-6 location, 1-1 power management, 2-7 troubleshooting, 3-26 dropped or damaged computer, 3-19 2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide character set test. See diskette drive, hard-disk drives, CD-ROM drive diskette drive failure... Test Group, 4-13 tests, 4-9 using, 4-3 Video Test Group, 4-15 video tests, B-1 when to use, 4-1 Dell Q&A, 5-2 device drivers, 3-15 diagnosing problems, 5-1 diagnostic program. See video tests, Text Mode Color Test color bars test. See cables CPU...
... System Setup program, 2-6 Dell Control Center, 2-1 Dell diagnostics about , 1-2 adjusting, 2-6 location, 1-1 power management, 2-7 troubleshooting, 3-26 dropped or damaged computer, 3-19 2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide character set test. See diskette drive, hard-disk drives, CD-ROM drive diskette drive failure... Test Group, 4-13 tests, 4-9 using, 4-3 Video Test Group, 4-15 video tests, B-1 when to use, 4-1 Dell Q&A, 5-2 device drivers, 3-15 diagnosing problems, 5-1 diagnostic program. See video tests, Text Mode Color Test color bars test. See cables CPU...
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...-disk mode, 2-10 Suspend-to-Disk utility, 2-14, 2-15 system features, 1-2 specifications, A-1 6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide See System Setup program shielded cables, C-1 software device drivers, 3-15 error messages, 3-14 included with your computer, vi SCSI Devices Test Group Dell diagnostics, 4-20 security administrator password, 2-5 asset tag code, 2-5 boot device, 2-6 cable slot, 1-2 primary...
...-disk mode, 2-10 Suspend-to-Disk utility, 2-14, 2-15 system features, 1-2 specifications, A-1 6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide See System Setup program shielded cables, C-1 software device drivers, 3-15 error messages, 3-14 included with your computer, vi SCSI Devices Test Group Dell diagnostics, 4-20 security administrator password, 2-5 asset tag code, 2-5 boot device, 2-6 cable slot, 1-2 primary...
Installing Drivers
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...File menu. 4. In the Program Manager, select the Run option from Dell. Follow the instructions on the Dell Latitude XPi CD P150ST. Windows 95 To install the video driver for the 2090 video controller is compatible with the NeoMagic 2090 video controller .... These programs are provided. Insert the Video Drivers Diskette 2 into the diskette drive. 3. If not, contact the software manufacturer to complete the installation. 2. Dell ® Latitude® XPi and Dell Latitude XPi CD Installing Utilities and Drivers Dell provides you with programs that accompanied the application ...
...File menu. 4. In the Program Manager, select the Run option from Dell. Follow the instructions on the Dell Latitude XPi CD P150ST. Windows 95 To install the video driver for the 2090 video controller is compatible with the NeoMagic 2090 video controller .... These programs are provided. Insert the Video Drivers Diskette 2 into the diskette drive. 3. If not, contact the software manufacturer to complete the installation. 2. Dell ® Latitude® XPi and Dell Latitude XPi CD Installing Utilities and Drivers Dell provides you with programs that accompanied the application ...
Installing Drivers
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...Follow the instructions on your computer. You do not need to restart your hard-disk drive. 5. Insert the Trackball/Mouse Drivers diskette into the diskette drive, depending on your computer at the end of the procedure, restart your computer to install the...File menu. 4. Insert either the System User's Guide Diskette 1 or the Dell Control Center diskette into the diskette drive. 3. Save your work in the Windows 3.x or Windows for the Latitude XPi and Latitude XPi CD computers contains essential information you conserve battery power. Installing the Online System User...
...Follow the instructions on your computer. You do not need to restart your hard-disk drive. 5. Insert the Trackball/Mouse Drivers diskette into the diskette drive, depending on your computer at the end of the procedure, restart your computer to install the...File menu. 4. Insert either the System User's Guide Diskette 1 or the Dell Control Center diskette into the diskette drive. 3. Save your work in the Windows 3.x or Windows for the Latitude XPi and Latitude XPi CD computers contains essential information you conserve battery power. Installing the Online System User...
Installing Drivers
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... program. If you do not need more information about how to activate the utility. At the end of the MS-DOS utilities on the Dell Control Center diskette to use the operating system's PC Card utility to the diskette drive, if necessary. 4. Save your computer in your computer...in MS-DOS mode. At a command prompt, type copy a:\ filename and press , where filename is not necessary to activate the new drivers. 7. Installing the CD-ROM Drivers If you are using the Windows 3.x operating system, the PC Card Manager lets you configure certain features of your computer to edit your config...
... program. If you do not need more information about how to activate the utility. At the end of the MS-DOS utilities on the Dell Control Center diskette to use the operating system's PC Card utility to the diskette drive, if necessary. 4. Save your computer in your computer...in MS-DOS mode. At a command prompt, type copy a:\ filename and press , where filename is not necessary to activate the new drivers. 7. Installing the CD-ROM Drivers If you are using the Windows 3.x operating system, the PC Card Manager lets you configure certain features of your computer to edit your config...
Installing Drivers
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... driver for the ESS 1887 controller on the Dell Latitude XPi CD M166ST is compatible with the driver for Windows icon in the Windows 3.x or Windows for the PCI 1131 CardBus controller on the Dell Latitude XPi CD M166ST is compatible with the ESS 1888 controller on the Dell Latitude XPi CD ...(PCMCIA) icon, and follow these steps: 1. Save your work in the Windows 3.x operating system, follow the instructions on the Dell Latitude XPi CD P150ST. Windows 3.x To install the PC Card Manager utility in all application programs, because you need to use a removable storage card...
... driver for the ESS 1887 controller on the Dell Latitude XPi CD M166ST is compatible with the driver for Windows icon in the Windows 3.x or Windows for the PCI 1131 CardBus controller on the Dell Latitude XPi CD M166ST is compatible with the ESS 1888 controller on the Dell Latitude XPi CD ...(PCMCIA) icon, and follow these steps: 1. Save your work in the Windows 3.x operating system, follow the instructions on the Dell Latitude XPi CD P150ST. Windows 3.x To install the PC Card Manager utility in all application programs, because you need to use a removable storage card...