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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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and ...the operating system. 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and ...the operating system. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical...
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...Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to electronic circuitry that is built entirely out of a flash memory, is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is a data storage device ...that uses solid-state memory to Shadow Storage. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list ...
...Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to electronic circuitry that is built entirely out of a flash memory, is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is a data storage device ...that uses solid-state memory to Shadow Storage. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list ...
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... save power when you must turn off the power to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is restored exactly as you... Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Use shut down Windows so that your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you want to start working .
... save power when you must turn off the power to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is restored exactly as you... Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Use shut down Windows so that your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you want to start working .
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... settings can customize the color and intensity of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Changes to be saved to profiles to these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Selecting a component in...
... settings can customize the color and intensity of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Changes to be saved to profiles to these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Selecting a component in...
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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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... battery is not fully charged. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. The life of a battery, which is the time the battery can hold a charge, ... reduce the operating time 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- NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect...
... battery is not fully charged. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. The life of a battery, which is the time the battery can hold a charge, ... reduce the operating time 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- NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect...
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... re-visit a web page. Zoom Adjust the size of everything on the screen 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. Hold the...
... re-visit a web page. Zoom Adjust the size of everything on the screen 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. Hold the...
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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 days to store this information. 188 Accessing the Internet Deleting them regularly helps enhance your computer's performance and speed...
... 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 days to store this information. 188 Accessing the Internet Deleting them regularly helps enhance your computer's performance and speed...
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... 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 status and problems. See your... Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See ...
... 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 status and problems. See your... Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See ...
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Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your location, if applicable. - Multiple power strips connected to match the AC power at your computer). - Ensure that the ...
Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your location, if applicable. - Multiple power strips connected to match the AC power at your computer). - Ensure that the ...
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D E C R E A S I N G A V A I O N - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L A B L E M E M O R Y - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in ...
D E C R E A S I N G A V A I O N - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L A B L E M E M O R Y - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in ...
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...Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. 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 V E - R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I C S - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" 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 V E - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED...
...Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. 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 V E - R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I C S - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" 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 V E - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED...
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... 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 "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. Connect ...the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. Run the Dell Diagnostics (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. Connect a 130-W or greater AC ...
... 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 "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. Connect ...the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. Run the Dell Diagnostics (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. Connect a 130-W or greater AC ...
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... is known to wait until you want to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on 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 page 337. 1 Ensure...
... is known to wait until you want to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on 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 page 337. 1 Ensure...
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...NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following table for your Service Tag. 4 If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more . Used to test a specific device or customize the tests to run . If you run a complete...Performs a thorough check of the problem. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After...
...NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following table for your Service Tag. 4 If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more . Used to test a specific device or customize the tests to run . If you run a complete...Performs a thorough check of the problem. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After...
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... the Main Menu screen. Troubleshooting 285 Displays your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. 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 are...the Start button. Describes the test and may not display the names of all the components installed on the taskbar or 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 ...
... the Main Menu screen. Troubleshooting 285 Displays your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. 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 are...the Start button. Describes the test and may not display the names of all the components installed on the taskbar or 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 ...
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...best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. ENSURE THAT ... G A I S N O T R E A D Y - NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to... with your computer to restart your computer. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I A - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER E N S U R E T H A T T H ...
...best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. ENSURE THAT ... G A I S N O T R E A D Y - NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to... with your computer to restart your computer. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I A - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER E N S U R E T H A T T H ...
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... 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 non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program... turns off), and then restart your computer. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on page 337. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the...
... 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 non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program... turns off), and then restart your computer. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on page 337. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the...
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... - • Ensure that the mouse cable is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any mouse extension cables... - RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer. TE S T T H E ...
... - • Ensure that the mouse cable is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any mouse extension cables... - RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer. TE S T T H E ...