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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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...Change 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 ..., 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.
...Change 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 ..., 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.
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...a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. 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. 3...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. The Command Prompt displays the amount of a flash...
...a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. 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. 3...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. The Command Prompt displays the amount of a flash...
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...you left it. This action shuts down to save power when you will be away from the computer for example, when you want to add memory or you left it comes out of unsaved information. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting... in which the display and hard disks turn off , so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop 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 your computer shuts down...
...you left it. This action shuts down to save power when you will be away from the computer for example, when you want to add memory or you left it comes out of unsaved information. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting... in which the display and hard disks turn off , so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop 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 your computer shuts down...
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... for that component. 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. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can be recalled at a later time. You may...
... for that component. 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. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can be recalled at a later time. You may...
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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. You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose...
... 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. You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose...
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...NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect 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. For best results... 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 . The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your...
...NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect 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. For best results... 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 . The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your...
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... instances of programs that you visit in . The tab feature speeds computer processing 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 same browsing window. Zoom Adjust the size of everything on the screen by...
... instances of programs that you visit in . The tab feature speeds computer processing 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 same browsing window. Zoom Adjust the size of everything on the screen by...
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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 the history files on your computer's performance. Deleting them regularly helps enhance your computer's performance and speed. 1 Open your...
... 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 the history files on your computer's performance. Deleting them regularly helps enhance your computer's performance and speed. 1 Open your...
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...problems on 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 indicate different power states, such as power, no power, ... Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Write down the information displayed on how to resolve the problem.
...problems on 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 indicate different power states, such as power, no power, ... Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Write down the information displayed on how to resolve the problem.
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Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with numbers on the front panel. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the documentation shipped with another device, such ...
Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with numbers on the front panel. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the documentation shipped with another device, such ...
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...Setup" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. ERROR 8602 - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 337). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting NOTICE - D E C R E A S I N ...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 . - A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L A B L E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 307). P L E A S E...
...Setup" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. ERROR 8602 - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 337). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting NOTICE - D E C R E A S I N ...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 . - A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L A B L E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 307). P L E A S E...
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...- RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A B L E T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - See "Drive Problems" on page 292. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - D I S K D R I C S - POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN ...multiple hard drives. T I V E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308. PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - R T C M O D E F ...
...- RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A B L E T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - See "Drive Problems" on page 292. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - D I S K D R I C S - POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN ...multiple hard drives. T I V E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308. PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - R T C M O D E F ...
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...the computer or docking station. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. WARNING: A ... 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 your computer). P R O G R A M - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H...
...the computer or docking station. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. WARNING: A ... 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 your computer). P R O G R A M - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H...
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... the key while powering the computer on page 284. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) 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 your computer and try again. ...
... the key while powering the computer on page 284. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) 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 your computer and try again. ...
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...20 minutes. This typically can take an hour or more information. 284 Troubleshooting NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer. 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 ...Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Used to test a specific device or customize the tests to run . Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected...
...20 minutes. This typically can take an hour or more information. 284 Troubleshooting NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer. 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 ...Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Used to test a specific device or customize the tests to run . Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected...
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...the results of all the components installed on the taskbar or from the Start button. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer and available from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the... left pane of the screen. Displays your computer or all devices from the Dell Support Center icon on your hardware configuration for all...
...the results of all the components installed on the taskbar or from the Start button. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer and available from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the... left pane of the screen. Displays your computer or all devices from the Dell Support Center icon on your hardware configuration for all...
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... documentation for installation instructions. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I S N O T R E A D Y - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you...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 - Troubleshooting 291 For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. Close all windows and open the program that...
... documentation for installation instructions. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I S N O T R E A D Y - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you...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 - Troubleshooting 291 For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. Close all windows and open the program that...
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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 begin any open programs you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to 10 seconds (... any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to run the software. See "Contacting Dell" on page 337. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow ...
...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 begin any open programs you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to 10 seconds (... any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to run the software. See "Contacting Dell" on page 337. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow ...
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...the cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 281). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that your computer) to highlight Shut ... follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Ensure that your computer is supported by your computer, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins. Connect a...
...the cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 281). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that your computer) to highlight Shut ... follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Ensure that your computer is supported by your computer, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins. Connect a...