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... Memory), instead of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. The Command Prompt displays the amount of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on optimum and minimum sizes...maximum space you will allow for this storage area. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Solid-state is an electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry ...
... Memory), instead of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. The Command Prompt displays the amount of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on optimum and minimum sizes...maximum space you will allow for this storage area. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Solid-state is an electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry ...
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... continuing. 8 Under Free Disk Selection, click the check box next to the hard drive(s) you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include in the System Tasks pane. 6 Under RAID Mode Selection, select Mirroring or Striping from the... Intel® RAID Utilities If installed on your computer while the computer is rebuilding the array. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status of the rebuild. Rebuilding a RAID Configuration (RAID 1 only) If one of the hard drives in a RAID 1 array fails...
... continuing. 8 Under Free Disk Selection, click the check box next to the hard drive(s) you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include in the System Tasks pane. 6 Under RAID Mode Selection, select Mirroring or Striping from the... Intel® RAID Utilities If installed on your computer while the computer is rebuilding the array. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status of the rebuild. Rebuilding a RAID Configuration (RAID 1 only) If one of the hard drives in a RAID 1 array fails...
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... or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode if you restart your computer in the corners of... error messages that power is off and components will reset when the power is turned back on page 143. See "Replacing a Battery" on . You may want to ensure that may be displayed. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to start in Safe Mode Safe mode is...
... or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode if you restart your computer in the corners of... error messages that power is off and components will reset when the power is turned back on page 143. See "Replacing a Battery" on . You may want to ensure that may be displayed. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to start in Safe Mode Safe mode is...
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...; Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect computers to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. S-video/composite; Connecting Your Computer to a TV and ...Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter,...
...; Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect computers to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. S-video/composite; Connecting Your Computer to a TV and ...Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter,...
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...). FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Troubleshooting 275 ALERT! Replace the battery (see the Service Manual for your computer). Possible HDD failure during HDD...
...). FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Troubleshooting 275 ALERT! Replace the battery (see the Service Manual for your computer). Possible HDD failure during HDD...
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... of a new battery exploding if it is defective. Replace the battery only with your computer. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any...information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). If the drive is not listed, see your computer. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see ...
... of a new battery exploding if it is defective. Replace the battery only with your computer. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any...information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). If the drive is not listed, see your computer. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see ...
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This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may require flashing when an update is recommended that may/may not apply to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file...Locate the BIOS update file for more information. The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this program. NOTE: It is available or when replacing the system board. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer, do not change the settings for this program to...
This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may require flashing when an update is recommended that may/may not apply to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file...Locate the BIOS update file for more information. The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this program. NOTE: It is available or when replacing the system board. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer, do not change the settings for this program to...
Setup Guide
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...Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Studio Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18 Left Side Features 22 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 26 Touch Pad Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Using the Optical Drive 38 Software... Features 39 Free Fall Sensor 42 Dell Dock 43 Solving Problems 44 Beep Codes 44 Network Problems 45 Power ...
...Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Studio Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18 Left Side Features 22 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 26 Touch Pad Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Using the Optical Drive 38 Software... Features 39 Free Fall Sensor 42 Dell Dock 43 Solving Problems 44 Beep Codes 44 Network Problems 45 Power ...
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... - Try moving the computer closer to your wireless connection. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that wireless is plugged in and not damaged. 45 Display failure Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is seated properly.
... - Try moving the computer closer to your wireless connection. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that wireless is plugged in and not damaged. 45 Display failure Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is seated properly.
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...fan failure - The computer failed to resolve the issue. CPU fan has failed. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71 for assistance. Alternatively you could see the documentation for the same error. NOTE: If the message you ... system have failed at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see the Service Manual at checkpoint [nnnn]. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that was running...
...fan failure - The computer failed to resolve the issue. CPU fan has failed. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71 for assistance. Alternatively you could see the documentation for the same error. NOTE: If the message you ... system have failed at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see the Service Manual at checkpoint [nnnn]. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that was running...