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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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• Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support ... system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user...
• Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support ... system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user...
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..., click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on ... resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize=[the maximum space you will allow for this storage area. The Command Prompt displays the amount of a flash memory, is an electrical term that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. Solid-state is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives...
..., click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on ... resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize=[the maximum space you will allow for this storage area. The Command Prompt displays the amount of a flash memory, is an electrical term that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. Solid-state is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives...
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... Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 When you restart the computer, your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you don't plan to save power but first saves everything in which the display and...
... Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 When you restart the computer, your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you don't plan to save power but first saves everything in which the display and...
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... and Ensure Security) Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. This information can customize the color and intensity of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to define when and how...
... and Ensure Security) Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. This information can customize the color and intensity of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to define when and how...
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... and log user defined events. • Customize application key strokes. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more.
... and log user defined events. • Customize application key strokes. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more.
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... over time depending on preserving the battery life 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- The life of your computer. Using Your Laptop Computer... the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use your computer, use your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. You may need to a CD or DVD.
... over time depending on preserving the battery life 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- The life of your computer. Using Your Laptop Computer... the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use your computer, use your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. You may need to a CD or DVD.
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... re-visit a web page. Zoom Adjust the size of everything on the screen 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 the browsing history to limit the space used to store this information.
... re-visit a web page. Zoom Adjust the size of everything on the screen 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 the browsing history to limit the space used to store this information.
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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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Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. These lights function in a certain sequence to resolve the problem. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look ...power problems. See your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to evaluate your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Keyboard status ...
Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. These lights function in a certain sequence to resolve the problem. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look ...power problems. See your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to evaluate your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Keyboard status ...
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... is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to match the AC power at your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to the system...
... is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to match the AC power at your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to the system...
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... O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I O N - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). NOTICE - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. 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 V E P R O B L E M ...listed in BIOS setup. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK ...
... O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I O N - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). NOTICE - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. 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 V E P R O B L E M ...listed in BIOS setup. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK ...
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...Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. D I S K D R I N T E R R U P T - N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A B L E T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - 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 X E D - See "Drive Problems" on page 292. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). MEMORY... the System Setup Program" on page 292. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE ...
...Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. D I S K D R I N T E R R U P T - N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A B L E T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - 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 X E D - See "Drive Problems" on page 292. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). MEMORY... the System Setup Program" on page 292. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE ...
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... Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module ...O W N . - 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... O F - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. D A Y N O T S E T - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS...
... Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module ...O W N . - 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... O F - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. D A Y N O T S E T - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS...
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...test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo ... • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The computer runs 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 ...
...test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo ... • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The computer runs 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 ...
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...of the problem you are having. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you to run . Allows you run a more information. 284 Troubleshooting Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After...select Extended Test from the menu below to 20 minutes. This typically can take an hour or more. 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 Express Test Extended Test ...
...of the problem you are having. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you to run . Allows you run a more information. 284 Troubleshooting Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After...select Extended Test from the menu below to 20 minutes. This typically can take an hour or more. 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 Express Test Extended Test ...
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... for running the test. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. Describes the test and may not display the names of all the components installed on the taskbar or from system setup, memory, and various internal...
... for running the test. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. Describes the test and may not display the names of all the components installed on the taskbar or from system setup, memory, and various internal...
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T H E D E V I C E I N - The drive cannot read the disk. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I S N O T R E A D Y - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to ... 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 B L E . Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. Insert a bootable CD or DVD. In some cases, you want to restart your computer...
T H E D E V I C E I N - The drive cannot read the disk. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I S N O T R E A D Y - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to ... 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 B L E . Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. Insert a bootable CD or DVD. In some cases, you want to restart your computer...
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...programs you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to run the software. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to get a ... drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 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 - If you are unable to non-XP operating...
...programs you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to run the software. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to get a ... drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 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 - If you are unable to non-XP operating...
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... safety instructions shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer. TE S...For additional safety best practices information, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that the memory you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1...
... safety instructions shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer. TE S...For additional safety best practices information, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that the memory you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1...