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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. You may need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. •... Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support •...
... be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. You may need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. •... Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support •...
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...permission to continue, 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 space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click... maximum space you will allow for this storage area. The Command Prompt displays the amount of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to electronic circuitry that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. Unlike flash-based...
...permission to continue, 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 space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click... maximum space you will allow for this storage area. The Command Prompt displays the amount of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to electronic circuitry that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. Unlike flash-based...
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...Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. When you want to use the computer again, it . Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off , so that you left it. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut ...a power failure while on your computer uses less power. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to add memory or you left it comes out of unsaved information. Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which your computer shuts...
...Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. When you want to use the computer again, it . Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off , so that you left it. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut ...a power failure while on your computer uses less power. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to add memory or you left it comes out of unsaved information. Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which your computer shuts...
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... LED effects through this interface. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. The data can be recalled at a later time.
... LED effects through this interface. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. The data can be recalled at a later time.
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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. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. Cleaning...
... 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. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. Cleaning...
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... 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 page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) intensive programs such as complex...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- Preserving the Life of a Battery The ...
... 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 page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) intensive programs such as complex...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- Preserving the Life of a Battery The ...
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... the same browsing window. 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.
... the same browsing window. 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.
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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 the same website take less time.
... 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 the same website take less time.
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...lights. This light can also be resolved. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your Service Manual for laptop computers... System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains ...
...lights. This light can also be resolved. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your Service Manual for laptop computers... System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains ...
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... main power cable and front panel cable are : - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). - Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with numbers on the front...
... main power cable and front panel cable are : - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). - Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with numbers on the front...
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... page 292). This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307). 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 T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. 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 L A B L E M E M O R Y - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting D E C R E A S I N G A V A I V E P R O B L E M . - ERROR 8602 - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING...
... page 292). This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307). 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 T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. 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 L A B L E M E M O R Y - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting D E C R E A S I N G A V A I V E P R O B L E M . - ERROR 8602 - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING...
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... S K D R I C S - POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. R T C M O D E F I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - T I X E D - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I V E - Enter the system setup program and ensure that support multiple hard drives. RUN THE SETUP UTILITY..." on page 287. MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering...
... S K D R I C S - POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. R T C M O D E F I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - T I X E D - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I V E - Enter the system setup program and ensure that support multiple hard drives. RUN THE SETUP UTILITY..." on page 287. MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering...
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...-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer). THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM ... COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. S T R I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W ...
...-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer). THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM ... COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. S T R I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W ...
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...message stating that is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to run. 6 Continue with "Using the... Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 337. then, shut down completely, press and hold the key while powering the ...
...message stating that is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to run. 6 Continue with "Using the... Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 337. then, shut down completely, press and hold the key while powering the ...
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... more thorough check of the problem. This typically can take 10 to select tests based on your Service Tag. 4 If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more information. 284 Troubleshooting Allows you to 20 minutes. This option lists the most common symptoms. 3... If a problem is recommended that you are having. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you want. Write down the error code and problem description ...
... more thorough check of the problem. This typically can take 10 to select tests based on your Service Tag. 4 If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more information. 284 Troubleshooting Allows you to 20 minutes. This option lists the most common symptoms. 3... If a problem is recommended that you are having. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you want. Write down the error code and problem description ...
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...attached to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Troubleshooting 285 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 conditions...
...attached to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Troubleshooting 285 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 conditions...
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... N D - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I N S YS T E M S E T U P - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to restore computer resources. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER...L E . Troubleshooting 291 Insert a bootable CD or DVD. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ ...
... N D - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I N S YS T E M S E T U P - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to restore computer resources. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER...L E . Troubleshooting 291 Insert a bootable CD or DVD. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ ...
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...10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar ... 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→...
...10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar ... 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→...
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...any mouse extension cables, and connect the mouse directly to ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation shipped with your computer) ... - 1 Simultaneously press to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. and down-arrow keys to the computer, then try using is not damaged or frayed...
...any mouse extension cables, and connect the mouse directly to ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation shipped with your computer) ... - 1 Simultaneously press to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. and down-arrow keys to the computer, then try using is not damaged or frayed...