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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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... the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical...be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves 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. ...
... the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical...be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves 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. ...
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...hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. The Command Prompt displays the amount of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin 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...
...hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. The Command Prompt displays the amount of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin 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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... less power. This action shuts down when you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you want to use the computer for an extended time while working again. When you want to your desktop is restored exactly as you... your computer. Use shut down to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is restored exactly as you left it . Hibernation is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. When you restart the computer, your hard disk. Use hibernation to save power but first saves...
... less power. This action shuts down when you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you want to use the computer for an extended time while working again. When you want to your desktop is restored exactly as you... your computer. Use shut down to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is restored exactly as you left it . Hibernation is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. When you restart the computer, your hard disk. Use hibernation to save power but first saves...
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... the next reboot. 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. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS...
... the next reboot. 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. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS...
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... that component. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 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.
... that component. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 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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...Power 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 used and the conditions under which is used. You may need to a ... a new battery during the 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- Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust ...
...Power 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 used and the conditions under which is used. You may need to a ... a new battery during the 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- Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust ...
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... the Number of all the tabs that you re-visit a web page. Increasing Computer Speed by limiting the number of days to keep information in memory) and/or reduce the number of programs that are open multiple web pages at the same time in order to have multiple instances of everything...
... the Number of all the tabs that you re-visit a web page. Increasing Computer Speed by limiting the number of days to keep information in memory) and/or reduce the number of programs that are open multiple web pages at the same time in order to have multiple instances of everything...
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... Connections→ Internet Options. 2 In the browser history section, click Delete. This function was designed to make travel to your computer, they are stored in memory and/or reduce the number of all the websites you visit and a storage space of the history files on your web browser and locate a tab...
... Connections→ Internet Options. 2 In the browser history section, click Delete. This function was designed to make travel to your computer, they are stored in memory and/or reduce the number of all the websites you visit and a storage space of the history files on your web browser and locate a tab...
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... the Hardware Troubleshooter 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 evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tools Some... of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list...
... the Hardware Troubleshooter 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 evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tools Some... of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list...
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... and then reinstall any cards (see the documentation shipped with your location, if applicable. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is set to the system board (see...
... and then reinstall any cards (see the documentation shipped with your location, if applicable. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is set to the system board (see...
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... Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - NOTICE - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). Contact Dell (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup.... MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ ...
... Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - NOTICE - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). Contact Dell (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup.... MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ ...
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...DAY CLOCK STOPPED - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. See "Drive Problems" on page 292. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - The system cannot detect a bootable device or ... ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). Enter the system setup program and ensure that support multiple hard drives. Run the...
...DAY CLOCK STOPPED - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. See "Drive Problems" on page 292. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - The system cannot detect a bootable device or ... ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). Enter the system setup program and ensure that support multiple hard drives. Run the...
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...THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see your computer). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Enter the system setup program and ... CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. 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 THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F...
...THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see your computer). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Enter the system setup program and ... CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. 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 THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F...
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... from the boot menu and press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to be working properly. 2 Turn on page 284. NOTE: If ...you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that ...
... from the boot menu and press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to be working properly. 2 Turn on page 284. NOTE: If ...you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that ...
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...1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you are having. This typically can take 10 to run a more information. 284 Troubleshooting Allows you run a test from the menu below to 20 minutes. 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, ...
...1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you are having. This typically can take 10 to run a more information. 284 Troubleshooting Allows you run a test from the menu below to 20 minutes. 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, ...
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...articles. Describes the test and may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or 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 ... Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. 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 ...
...articles. Describes the test and may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or 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 ... Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. 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 ...
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...MEMORY OR RESOURCES. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I S N O T R E A D Y - If so, run the program that you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell... M N O T F O U N D - In some cases, you want to restore computer resources. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you may ...
...MEMORY OR RESOURCES. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I S N O T R E A D Y - If so, run the program that you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell... M N O T F O U N D - In some cases, you want to restore computer resources. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you may ...
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... that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting 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 - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS...Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in an ...
... that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting 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 - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS...Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in an ...
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... page 281). Troubleshooting 295 If necessary, install additional memory (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer. ... 281). TE S T T H E M O U S E - IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for minimum memory requirements. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that the cable is supported by your computer...
... page 281). Troubleshooting 295 If necessary, install additional memory (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer. ... 281). TE S T T H E M O U S E - IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for minimum memory requirements. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that the cable is supported by your computer...