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... Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System...
... Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System...
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... can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. You may need to : • Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer....'s current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical...
... can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. You may need to : • Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer....'s current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical...
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... solid-state drive (SSD) is a data storage device that is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. The Command Prompt displays the amount of semiconductors ... click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right...
... solid-state drive (SSD) is a data storage device that is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. The Command Prompt displays the amount of semiconductors ... click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right...
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...computer shuts down only when you must turn off the computer power. Use hibernation to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to your computer, for several seconds) when you don't plan to use the computer for example, when... you want to add memory or you want to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Use shut down Windows so that your computer. When you must...
...computer shuts down only when you must turn off the computer power. Use hibernation to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to your computer, for several seconds) when you don't plan to use the computer for example, when... you want to add memory or you want to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Use shut down Windows so that your computer. When you must...
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... user interface. The data can be used . This information can be saved to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA...
... user interface. The data can be used . This information can be saved to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA...
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... characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
... characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
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...an electrical outlet in case your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- Using Your Laptop Computer for ... Protection Devices, and Batteries) intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. For best results, operate the computer with the...
...an electrical outlet in case your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- Using Your Laptop Computer for ... Protection Devices, and Batteries) intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. For best results, operate the computer with the...
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Increasing Computer Speed by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of days to keep information in . Accessing the Internet 177 Hold the key down while pressing the plus (+) key to ...
Increasing Computer Speed by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of days to keep information in . Accessing the Internet 177 Hold the key down while pressing the plus (+) key to ...
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... the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the number of MB in temporary file space. Deleting Temporary Internet Files As files are stored in memory and/or reduce the number of the history files on your computer's performance. You can become a drain on the computer. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel...
... the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the number of MB in temporary file space. Deleting Temporary Internet Files As files are stored in memory and/or reduce the number of the history files on your computer's performance. You can become a drain on the computer. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel...
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...diagnostic and status lights. These lights start and turn off or light in your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information ... laptop computer may need to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. These lights function in conjunction with the power lights.
...diagnostic and status lights. These lights start and turn off or light in your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information ... laptop computer may need to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. These lights function in conjunction with the power lights.
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... power cable is securely connected to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Ensure that the computer turns on a power strip - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash...
... power cable is securely connected to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Ensure that the computer turns on a power strip - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash...
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...the boot sequence information is in the table, see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - NOTICE - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "System Setup" on... and Software Problems" on page 292. ERROR 8602 - G A T E A 2 0 F A I N T E R R U P T - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting
...the boot sequence information is in the table, see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - NOTICE - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "System Setup" on... and Software Problems" on page 292. ERROR 8602 - G A T E A 2 0 F A I N T E R R U P T - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting
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... (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). See "Drive Problems" on page 292. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. R T C M O D E F I X E D - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting...
... (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). See "Drive Problems" on page 292. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. R T C M O D E F I X E D - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting...
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... type of 130-W or greater applies to the computer or docking station. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I L E D - IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. D A Y N O T S E T - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND...
... type of 130-W or greater applies to the computer or docking station. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I L E D - IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. D A Y N O T S E T - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND...
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... then, shut down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 284. NOTE: If... you see a message stating that appear. • If failures are detected, write down your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until...
... then, shut down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 284. NOTE: If... you see a message stating that appear. • If failures are detected, write down your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until...
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... common symptoms. 3 If a problem is recommended that you are having. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Performs a thorough check of the problem. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick... of devices in the system. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2...
... common symptoms. 3 If a problem is recommended that you are having. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Performs a thorough check of the problem. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick... of devices in the system. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2...
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...the names of all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the test and any error conditions encountered. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all the components installed...Start button. Allows you to the Main Menu screen. The application also provides you with options for running the test. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer. The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express...
...the names of all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the test and any error conditions encountered. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all the components installed...Start button. Allows you to the Main Menu screen. The application also provides you with options for running the test. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer. The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express...
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...8594; Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to use . NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). If so, run the program that you want... → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to use first. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I N S YS T E M S E T U P - Troubleshooting 291 Insert a disk into the drive and ...
...8594; Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to use . NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). If so, run the program that you want... → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to use first. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I N S YS T E M S E T U P - Troubleshooting 291 Insert a disk into the drive and ...
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...installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to run the software. BACK UP YOUR FILES ... an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - For additional safety best practices ...
...installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to run the software. BACK UP YOUR FILES ... an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - For additional safety best practices ...
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.... 4 Turn on the setup diagram for your computer is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for minimum memory requirements. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - • See the software documentation for bent or broken pins...
.... 4 Turn on the setup diagram for your computer is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for minimum memory requirements. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - • See the software documentation for bent or broken pins...