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... interface. 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. View System Information This section of the chassis LEDs. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to change made to system...
... interface. 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. View System Information This section of the chassis LEDs. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to change made to system...
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... 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. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System...
... 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. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System...
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.... Use 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 indicate different power states, such as power, no...indicating errors or problems, which need to diagnose and resolve problems on how to resolve the problem. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to evaluate...
.... Use 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 indicate different power states, such as power, no...indicating errors or problems, which need to diagnose and resolve problems on how to resolve the problem. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to evaluate...
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...installed. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is set to help identify ...the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with your location, if applicable. - Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : -...
...installed. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is set to help identify ...the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with your location, if applicable. - Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : -...
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... Troubleshooting N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E M E M O R Y - This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "System Setup" on page 292). D E C R E A S I N G A V A I N T E R R U P T - Contact Dell (see "Keyboard Problems for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see "Contacting...page 308) to correct the configuration error. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see the documentation for either the operating system ...
... Troubleshooting N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E M E M O R Y - This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "System Setup" on page 292). D E C R E A S I N G A V A I N T E R R U P T - Contact Dell (see "Keyboard Problems for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see "Contacting...page 308) to correct the configuration error. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see the documentation for either the operating system ...
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... MAY NOT CHARGE. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. 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 K E T... computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. Enter the system...
... MAY NOT CHARGE. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. 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 K E T... computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. Enter the system...
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.... THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. System board failure may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. See "System Setup" on page 337). STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - For computers with two batteries installed...
.... THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. System board failure may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. See "System Setup" on page 337). STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - For computers with two batteries installed...
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... the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. Select Diagnostics from ... message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on . Select ... the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on . • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics ...from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; • When the DELL...of your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. ...Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. 5 When the Dell...
... the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. Select Diagnostics from ... message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on . Select ... the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on . • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics ...from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; • When the DELL...of your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. ...Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. 5 When the Dell...
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... being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G B L U E - E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R ... • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that any expansion ...
... being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G B L U E - E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R ... • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that any expansion ...
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... If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is turned on page 337). Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on the keyboard, move the mouse..., or press the power button to the system board (see "Power Lights for your computer. Press a key on the...
... If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is turned on page 337). Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on the keyboard, move the mouse..., or press the power button to the system board (see "Power Lights for your computer. Press a key on the...
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... - The service is securely connected to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. -... Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Documentation for your computer.) • If the power light is set to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. To enroll for ...
... - The service is securely connected to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. -... Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Documentation for your computer.) • If the power light is set to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. To enroll for ...
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... Desktop, and then click Save. NOTE: It is recommended that may/may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on page 307 for your environment. 1 Turn on the computer, do not change ...the BIOS update file for more information. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this ...
... Desktop, and then click Save. NOTE: It is recommended that may/may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on page 307 for your environment. 1 Turn on the computer, do not change ...the BIOS update file for more information. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this ...
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CD-RW/DVD drive - The speed, given in or connected to a memory module on the system board. The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to ... discs multiple times, but you to CD-R discs only once. The marker on your computer. Hardware such as the Product Key or Product ID. A circuit board with memory chips that is typically used to DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; A chip that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. A special module...
CD-RW/DVD drive - The speed, given in or connected to a memory module on the system board. The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to ... discs multiple times, but you to CD-R discs only once. The marker on your computer. Hardware such as the Product Key or Product ID. A circuit board with memory chips that is typically used to DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; A chip that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. A special module...
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... adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. A PC Card that installs in an expansion slot on the system board in and out of memory. agency responsible for assistance. electromagnetic interference - A rapid discharge of the PC Card slot when installed. A circuit... of static electricity. A connector on your display. A numeric code located on a sticker on the system board (in some computers) where you to use a second monitor as an extension of your Dell™ computer. Also see Service Tag. F Fahrenheit - FCC - EIDE - enhanced parallel port - extended...
... adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. A PC Card that installs in an expansion slot on the system board in and out of memory. agency responsible for assistance. electromagnetic interference - A rapid discharge of the PC Card slot when installed. A circuit... of static electricity. A connector on your display. A numeric code located on a sticker on the system board (in some computers) where you to use a second monitor as an extension of your Dell™ computer. Also see Service Tag. F Fahrenheit - FCC - EIDE - enhanced parallel port - extended...
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HTTP - Hz - A semiconductor wafer, or chip, on the computer's system board. A port that enters and extracts data from your computer. I /O - IrDA - interrupt request - hertz - IDE - Institute of tiny electronic components are I IC - An operation or device ...
HTTP - Hz - A semiconductor wafer, or chip, on the computer's system board. A port that enters and extracts data from your computer. I /O - IrDA - interrupt request - hertz - IDE - Institute of tiny electronic components are I IC - An operation or device ...
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...contain several different forms of storage devices are working on it. A measure of a second. A standard for providing quick access to the system board. MP - ms - notification area - megahertz - A specific location where data is used for integrated peripherals, such as the clock, volume ... files before you shut down the computer. Frequently, the word memory is temporarily stored in RAM. memory address - A small circuit board containing memory chips, which the computer assigns memory addresses to as a NIC (network interface controller). MHz - Mini PCI - Three ...
...contain several different forms of storage devices are working on it. A measure of a second. A standard for providing quick access to the system board. MP - ms - notification area - megahertz - A specific location where data is used for integrated peripherals, such as the clock, volume ... files before you shut down the computer. Frequently, the word memory is temporarily stored in RAM. memory address - A small circuit board containing memory chips, which the computer assigns memory addresses to as a NIC (network interface controller). MHz - Mini PCI - Three ...
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... hardware and software. RTCRST - ScanDisk often runs when you restart the computer after you call Dell for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - SDRAM - A bar code label on the system board that is accessed by an individual identification number on your computer reside in phones or laptop computers... ScanDisk - A high-speed interface used programs, files, folders, and drives. Also, you shut down your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you shut down the computer. SIM cards can be used to connect devices such as hard drives, CD drives, ...
... hardware and software. RTCRST - ScanDisk often runs when you restart the computer after you call Dell for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - SDRAM - A bar code label on the system board that is accessed by an individual identification number on your computer reside in phones or laptop computers... ScanDisk - A high-speed interface used programs, files, folders, and drives. Also, you shut down your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you shut down the computer. SIM cards can be used to connect devices such as hard drives, CD drives, ...
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... resolutions up to authenticate a user on or off). standby mode - A video standard for smart cards. super-extended graphics array - system board - system setup - telephony application programming interface - Strike Zone™ - super-video graphics array - The number of colors and resolution that...super-extended graphics array plus - Always disconnect the network cable from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. The main circuit board in your computer. smart card - Enables Windows programs to 1400 x 1050. SXGA+ - surge protectors - An audio ...
... resolutions up to authenticate a user on or off). standby mode - A video standard for smart cards. super-extended graphics array - system board - system setup - telephony application programming interface - Strike Zone™ - super-video graphics array - The number of colors and resolution that...super-extended graphics array plus - Always disconnect the network cable from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. The main circuit board in your computer. smart card - Enables Windows programs to 1400 x 1050. SXGA+ - surge protectors - An audio ...
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... fit inside the module bay of a laptop computer to reduce the weight of cable used in to underline, change fonts, and so on the system board (in computers with an integrated video controller) that provides the video capabilities-in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features...
... fit inside the module bay of a laptop computer to reduce the weight of cable used in to underline, change fonts, and so on the system board (in computers with an integrated video controller) that provides the video capabilities-in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features...
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... the CPU fan. Hard-disk (HDD) drive failure - For assistance, see "Contacting Dell" on page 58 for assistance). Keyboard failure - A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or system board failure (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com. Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery. See the Service Manual...
... the CPU fan. Hard-disk (HDD) drive failure - For assistance, see "Contacting Dell" on page 58 for assistance). Keyboard failure - A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or system board failure (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com. Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery. See the Service Manual...
