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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. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical 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. • 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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... (C:) to confirm that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2... space you will allow for this storage area. Solid-state is an electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. The Command Prompt displays the amount of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. Solid-State Drive (SSD...
... (C:) to confirm that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2... space you will allow for this storage area. Solid-state is an electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. The Command Prompt displays the amount of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. Solid-State Drive (SSD...
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... in which the display and hard disks turn off , so that you left it. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in memory on standby can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer shuts down when you want to your computer uses less power. When you restart... on your computer. Because standby does not save power when you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you must turn off the power to use the computer again, it . Use hibernation to save your desktop state to use the computer for...
... in which the display and hard disks turn off , so that you left it. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in memory on standby can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer shuts down when you want to your computer uses less power. When you restart... on your computer. Because standby does not save power when you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you must turn off the power to use the computer again, it . Use hibernation to save your desktop state to use the computer for...
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.... View System Information This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you can be saved to tailor and customize their system's performance. Device Settings...
.... View System Information This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you can be saved to tailor and customize their system's performance. Device Settings...
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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.
... 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.
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..., varies depending on how you use your computer, use 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 your computer to... Time 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 the taskbar.
..., varies depending on how you use your computer, use 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 your computer to... Time 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 the taskbar.
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... tab feature speeds computer processing by using the Zoom feature. Increasing Computer Speed 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. Accessing the Internet 177 This option provides a visual display of...
... tab feature speeds computer processing by using the Zoom feature. Increasing Computer Speed 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. Accessing the Internet 177 This option provides a visual display of...
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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. You can reduce the risk and the size of days to keep...
... 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. You can reduce the risk and the size of days to keep...
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... status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. These lights function in your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate your...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...
... status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. These lights function in your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate your...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...
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Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is securely connected to the system board (...
Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is securely connected to the system board (...
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... (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 292). P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - NOTICE - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. F L A S H P A R T W R I L A B L E - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting A chip on page 307). N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I V E P R O B L E M . - See "Lockups and...
... (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 292). P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - NOTICE - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. F L A S H P A R T W R I L A B L E - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting A chip on page 307). N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I V E P R O B L E M . - See "Lockups and...
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... WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - S H U T D O W N F A I V E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I C S - P R E S S F 5 T O R U N O N B O A R D D I A G N O S T I D - See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). T I V E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - The system cannot detect...
... WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - S H U T D O W N F A I V E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I C S - P R E S S F 5 T O R U N O N B O A R D D I A G N O S T I D - See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). T I V E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - The system cannot detect...
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...IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. 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. U N S U P P O ... M S E T U P P R O G R A M - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). D A Y N O T S E T - Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to ...
...IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. 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. U N S U P P O ... M S E T U P P R O G R A M - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). D A Y N O T S E T - Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to ...
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... long and the operating system logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 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 wait until you see a message stating that appear. • If failures are detected, write down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" on page 284. Select Diagnostics from the boot...
... long and the operating system logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 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 wait until you see a message stating that appear. • If failures are detected, write down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" on page 284. Select Diagnostics from the boot...
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...you want. Allows you to select tests based on your Service Tag. 4 If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you select Extended Test from the menu ...page 337. If you run a more thorough check of the problem. This typically can take 10 to run . Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you are having. NOTE: Select Test System to...
...you want. Allows you to select tests based on your Service Tag. 4 If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you select Extended Test from the menu ...page 337. If you run a more thorough check of the problem. This typically can take 10 to run . Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you are having. NOTE: Select Test System to...
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...such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all the components installed on the taskbar or from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device ... Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your Warranty Information and provides you to your hardware configuration for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. Displays your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the...
...such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all the components installed on the taskbar or from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device ... Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your Warranty Information and provides you to your hardware configuration for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. Displays your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the...
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NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I B L E . In some cases, you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. If so, ... may have to use . NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. Insert a bootable CD or DVD. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. Troubleshooting 291 To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features...
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I B L E . In some cases, you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. If so, ... may have to use . NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. Insert a bootable CD or DVD. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. Troubleshooting 291 To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features...
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...; If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for at least 8 to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage 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 - Other Software Problems.... → 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 ...
...; If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for at least 8 to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage 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 - Other Software Problems.... → 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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.... • See the software documentation for your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • 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). • Ensure that...
.... • See the software documentation for your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • 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). • Ensure that...