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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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NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. ...; Set or change user-selectable options 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 Support • ...
NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. ...; Set or change user-selectable options 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 Support • ...
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... Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on optimum... Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize=[the 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. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD...
... Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on optimum... Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize=[the 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. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD...
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...left it. Use shut down to save your desktop state to your desktop is a power-saving state, or mode. Ending a Program That is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which the display and hard...computer for several seconds) when you want to save power when you will be away from the computer for example, when you want to add memory or you don't plan to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Hibernation is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 ...
...left it. Use shut down to save your desktop state to your desktop is a power-saving state, or mode. Ending a Program That is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which the display and hard...computer for several seconds) when you want to save power when you will be away from the computer for example, when you want to add memory or you don't plan to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Hibernation is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 ...
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... inside your computer. 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. Advanced users can customize the color and intensity of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to view version information for...
... inside your computer. 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. Advanced users can customize the color and intensity of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to view version information for...
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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. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 Selecting...
... 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. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 Selecting...
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... 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- NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect... 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 you use your computer, use your laptop computer. For more information on preserving the battery life...
... 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- NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect... 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 you use your computer, use your laptop computer. For more information on preserving the battery life...
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... same time in . This option provides a visual display 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 programs that are open. Accessing the Internet 177 You can delete or decrease the amount of space the history...
... same time in . This option provides a visual display 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 programs that are open. Accessing the Internet 177 You can delete or decrease the amount of space the history...
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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 keep information in temporary file space. Deleting them regularly helps enhance your computer's performance and speed. 1 Open...
... 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 keep information in temporary file space. Deleting them regularly helps enhance your computer's performance and speed. 1 Open...
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...start and turn off or light in a certain sequence to evaluate your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your ...blinks or remains solid to diagnose and resolve problems on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the problem. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial ...
...start and turn off or light in a certain sequence to evaluate your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your ...blinks or remains solid to diagnose and resolve problems on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the problem. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial ...
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...; If the power light is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with similar products in known working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. - Some possible causes of the...
...; If the power light is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with similar products in known working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. - Some possible causes of the...
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... R - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting ERROR 8602 - Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" ... L A B L E - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). A chip on page 292). K E Y B O A R D F A I V E P R O B L E M . - A...
... R - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting ERROR 8602 - Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" ... L A B L E - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). A chip on page 292). K E Y B O A R D F A I V E P R O B L E M . - A...
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..." on page 287. POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. ( V A L U E) - MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - T I C S - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page...
..." on page 287. POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. ( V A L U E) - MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - T I C S - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page...
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... FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). 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 T Y. - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO...
... FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). 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 T Y. - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO...
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...Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. • When... the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft...
...Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. • When... the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft...
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... to run a complete test 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 have selected the Test System option from the main menu,...of devices on page 337. NOTE: Select Test System to run a more . Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of...
... to run a complete test 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 have selected the Test System option from the main menu,...of devices on page 337. NOTE: Select Test System to run a more . Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of...
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... screen to return to your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed 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...
... screen to return to your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed 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...
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...E I N - Insert a disk into the drive and try again. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to restart your computer....9 4 D E V I C E I S E N A B L E D I A - ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I N S YS T E M S E T U P - Troubleshooting 291 For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). O P E R A T I B L E . is missing an essential file. To remove and then...
...E I N - Insert a disk into the drive and try again. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to restart your computer....9 4 D E V I C E I S E N A B L E D I A - ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I N S YS T E M S E T U P - Troubleshooting 291 For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). O P E R A T I B L E . is missing an essential file. To remove and then...
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... All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on your computer. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable to get a response by pressing... a key on page 337. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY...
... All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on your computer. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable to get a response by pressing... a key on page 337. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY...
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... menu. 2 Press , press the up- CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that the memory you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for your computer. For more information about the type of the procedures in... Verify that your computer is supported by your computer, see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the mouse. Troubleshooting 295 CHECK THE...
... menu. 2 Press , press the up- CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that the memory you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for your computer. For more information about the type of the procedures in... Verify that your computer is supported by your computer, see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the mouse. Troubleshooting 295 CHECK THE...