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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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... 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 computer's current configuration, 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...
... 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 computer's current configuration, 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...
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...optimum and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that uses solid-state memory to Shadow Storage. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media 3 Click ..., click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Solid-state is...
...optimum and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that uses solid-state memory to Shadow Storage. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media 3 Click ..., click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Solid-state is...
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...on your hard disk. Use hibernation to save power when you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you want to use the computer for an extended time while working again. Ending a Program That is a state in which your computer .... Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Use shut down only when you left it comes out of unsaved...
...on your hard disk. Use hibernation to save power when you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you want to use the computer for an extended time while working again. Ending a Program That is a state in which your computer .... Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Use shut down only when you left it comes out of unsaved...
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... when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These settings can customize the color and intensity of the chassis LEDs. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed...
... when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These settings can customize the color and intensity of the chassis LEDs. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed...
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... realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
... realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. 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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...To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For more information on preserving the battery life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining ... 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 preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For more information on preserving the battery life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining ... 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 ...
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... the process of downloading graphics each time you to zoom in. Saving Space 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. The tab...
... the process of downloading graphics each time you to zoom in. Saving Space 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. The tab...
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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, they are stored.
... 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, they are stored.
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...a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See 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 tests...conjunction with the power lights. These lights function in 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 Keyboard status...
...a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See 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 tests...conjunction with the power lights. These lights function in 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 Keyboard status...
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... Lights for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is steady amber, a device may exist. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - Ensure that the voltage selection switch is working condition to verify that the electrical outlet...
... Lights for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is steady amber, a device may exist. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - Ensure that the voltage selection switch is working condition to verify that the electrical outlet...
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... P T - 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 T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). F L A S H P A R T W R I V E P R O B L E M . - N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L U R E - G A T E A 2 0 F A I L A B L E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Enter ...the configuration error. ERROR 8602 - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), ...
... P T - 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 T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). F L A S H P A R T W R I V E P R O B L E M . - N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L U R E - G A T E A 2 0 F A I L A B L E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Enter ...the configuration error. ERROR 8602 - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), ...
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... MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. T I D - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308). S H U T ... Problems" on page 308. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ ...
... MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. T I D - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308). S H U T ... Problems" on page 308. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ ...
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... THE SETUP UTILITY. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. 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. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - 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 - U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY...
... THE SETUP UTILITY. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. 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. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - 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 - U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY...
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... Troubleshooting Starting the Dell Diagnostics on page 337. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your computer and try again. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 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. Press any key to continue." 4 Press any questions that appear....
... Troubleshooting Starting the Dell Diagnostics on page 337. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your computer and try again. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 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. Press any key to continue." 4 Press any questions that appear....
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Performs a thorough check 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, the following menu appears: NOTE: It ... on the computer. NOTE: Select Test System to 20 minutes. NOTE: The Service Tag for the option you are having. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is located at the top of each test screen...
Performs a thorough check 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, the following menu appears: NOTE: It ... on the computer. NOTE: Select Test System to 20 minutes. NOTE: The Service Tag for the option you are having. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is located at the top of each test screen...
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...The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, 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 ... to the Main Menu screen. Displays your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer and available from the Start button. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function...
...The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, 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 ... to the Main Menu screen. Displays your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer and available from the Start button. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function...
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... For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. NOTE: Your computer supports only...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 N - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to use first. If so, ...run the program that you want to use . NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E ...
... For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. NOTE: Your computer supports only...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 N - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to use first. If so, ...run the program that you want to use . NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E ...
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...computer. • Ensure that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting For additional safety best practices information, see if that your computer. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall... and then reinstall the program. 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 not using to see the ...
...computer. • Ensure that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting For additional safety best practices information, see if that your computer. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall... and then reinstall the program. 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 not using to see the ...
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... 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) to the computer. • Verify that the cable is ...- Troubleshooting 295 For additional safety best practices information, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are using the mouse. Connect a properly...
... 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) to the computer. • Verify that the cable is ...- Troubleshooting 295 For additional safety best practices information, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are using the mouse. Connect a properly...