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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. NOTE: Although 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 •...
...can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although 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 •...
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... drive (SSD) is a data storage device that is built entirely out of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Solid-state is often called a RAM-drive. 78...resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize=[the maximum space you will allow for this storage area. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt....
... drive (SSD) is a data storage device that is built entirely out of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Solid-state is often called a RAM-drive. 78...resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize=[the maximum space you will allow for this storage area. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt....
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... to your hard disk. Use hibernation to save power when you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you don't plan to use the computer for an extended time while working again. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a... state in memory on standby can safely turn off, so that you left it . Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which the display...
... to your hard disk. Use hibernation to save power when you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you don't plan to use the computer for an extended time while working again. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a... state in memory on standby can safely turn off, so that you left it . Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which the display...
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... This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to change made to view version information for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These settings can be used . View System Information This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to system configuration...
... This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to change made to view version information for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These settings can be used . View System Information This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to system configuration...
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... will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for the available operating...
... will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for the available operating...
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...Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on the taskbar...will significantly reduce the operating time of 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- You may need to purchase a new battery...
...Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on the taskbar...will significantly reduce the operating time of 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- You may need to purchase a new battery...
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... that you visit in order to speed up the process of all the tabs that are open multiple web pages at the same time in memory) and/or reduce the number of Open Internet Windows Tabs allow you re-visit a web page. The tab feature speeds computer processing by clicking Settings...
... that you visit in order to speed up the process of all the tabs that are open multiple web pages at the same time in memory) and/or reduce the number of Open Internet Windows Tabs allow you re-visit a web page. The tab feature speeds computer processing by clicking Settings...
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... Options tab. 2 Delete the files in the browsing history, and then minimize the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the number of MB in memory and/or reduce the number of days to the same website take less time. Decreasing the Size of the Temporary Files Folder Internet Explorer keeps...
... Options tab. 2 Delete the files in the browsing history, and then minimize the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the number of MB in memory and/or reduce the number of days to the same website take less time. Decreasing the Size of the Temporary Files Folder Internet Explorer keeps...
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... to indicate status and problems. See 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 resolve the problem. Your ...Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about diagnostic and status lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the ... standby. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.
... to indicate status and problems. See 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 resolve the problem. Your ...Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about diagnostic and status lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the ... standby. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.
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... normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is set to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). -
... normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is set to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). -
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.... • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M ... G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "System Setup" on page 307). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I N T E R R U P T - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO...
.... • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M ... G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "System Setup" on page 307). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I N T E R R U P T - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO...
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...D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - This message applies to notebook computers that the configuration information for the hard drive is correct (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). T I V E - S H U T D O W N F A I V E - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I L U R E - See "...Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). N O T I M E R T I C K I N T E R R U P T - MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE...
...D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - This message applies to notebook computers that the configuration information for the hard drive is correct (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). T I V E - S H U T D O W N F A I V E - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I L U R E - See "...Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). N O T I M E R T I C K I N T E R R U P T - MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE...
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... concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD.... IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see the documentation shipped with...
... concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD.... IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see the documentation shipped with...
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...the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 284. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 ... desktop; NOTE: If you see a message stating that appear. • If failures are detected, write 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 continue." 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics ...
...the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 284. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 ... desktop; NOTE: If you see a message stating that appear. • If failures are detected, write 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 continue." 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics ...
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... the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is recommended that you run a test from the menu below to run a more . If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you select Extended Test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab ... of each test screen. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is located at the top of devices in the system. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you want.
... the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is recommended that you run a test from the menu below to run a more . If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you select Extended Test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab ... of each test screen. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is located at the top of devices in the system. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you want.
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Displays your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon on the taskbar or 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 screen. Allows you to the Main Menu screen. Troubleshooting 285 Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete...
Displays your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon on the taskbar or 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 screen. Allows you to the Main Menu screen. Troubleshooting 285 Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete...
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...D I N S YS T E M S E T U P - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you may have to remove.... 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER E N S U R E T H A T T H E I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E I S E N A B L E D I A - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY...
...D I N S YS T E M S E T U P - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you may have to remove.... 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER E N S U R E T H A T T H E I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E I S E N A B L E D I A - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY...
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...TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT... XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. 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 - See the software documentation for at www...
...TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT... XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. 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 - See the software documentation for at www...
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... the cable is successfully communicating with your computer. TE S T T H E M O U S E - If necessary, install additional memory (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of...
... the cable is successfully communicating with your computer. TE S T T H E M O U S E - If necessary, install additional memory (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of...