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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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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware ... about accessing the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support •...
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware ... about accessing the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • 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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...SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is a data storage device that is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on ...8594; Local Disk (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 space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. 3...
...SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is a data storage device that is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on ...8594; Local Disk (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 space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. 3...
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...Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to use the computer again, it . Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off , so that you don't plan to quickly ...resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Hibernation is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. This action shuts down Windows so that your computer shuts down only when you must turn...
...Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to use the computer again, it . Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off , so that you don't plan to quickly ...resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Hibernation is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. This action shuts down Windows so that your computer shuts down only when you must turn...
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... options for that component. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to view version information for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you can be saved to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities...
... options for that component. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to view version information for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you can be saved to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities...
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... characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. You can customize the...
... characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. You can customize the...
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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- For more information on ...battery during the life of a battery, which it is fully charged. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The following will significantly reduce the operating...
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- For more information on ...battery during the life of a battery, which it is fully charged. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The following will significantly reduce the operating...
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... in the browsing history by clicking Delete, or minimize the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of everything on the screen by Limiting the Number of Open Internet Windows Tabs allow you re-visit a web page...
... in the browsing history by clicking Delete, or minimize the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of everything on the screen by Limiting the Number of Open Internet Windows Tabs allow you re-visit a web page...
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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. Deleting them regularly helps enhance your computer's performance and speed. 1 Open...
... 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. Deleting them regularly helps enhance your computer's performance and speed. 1 Open...
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...Troubleshooter to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series... list or in your Service Manual for information on your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information ... 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 solid to indicate different...
...Troubleshooter to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series... list or in your Service Manual for information on your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information ... 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 solid to indicate different...
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... power, but an internal power problem may be used to match the AC power at your computer). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is set to help identify the problem...
... power, but an internal power problem may be used to match the AC power at your computer). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is set to help identify the problem...
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...correct the configuration error. Contact Dell (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). ERROR 8602 - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 337). DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP ...system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 292. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting N O T I M E R T I C K I ...
...correct the configuration error. Contact Dell (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). ERROR 8602 - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 337). DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP ...system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 292. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting N O T I M E R T I C K I ...
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... (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I X E D - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - D I S K D R I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - T I V E - S H U T D O W N F A I V E - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED...
... (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I X E D - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - D I S K D R I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - T I V E - S H U T D O W N F A I V E - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED...
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...TI M E - Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see your computer). PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Ensure that require a 130-W or...) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. 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 R T E ...
...TI M E - Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see your computer). PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Ensure that require a 130-W or...) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. 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 R T E ...
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...screen image, see a message stating that is known to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 284. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to... an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on ...
...screen image, see a message stating that is known to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 284. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to... an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on ...
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...337. This typically can take an hour or more information. 284 Troubleshooting Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on your Service Tag. 4 If you run . Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test... a test, a message appears with an error code and a description 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 contact Dell, technical support will ask for more . Allows you want.
...337. This typically can take an hour or more information. 284 Troubleshooting Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on your Service Tag. 4 If you run . Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test... a test, a message appears with an error code and a description 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 contact Dell, technical support will ask for more . Allows you want.
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...Knowledge Base articles. Displays your hardware configuration for your computer. The device list may indicate requirements for 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 error... the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer and available from the Start button. Allows you with support ...
...Knowledge Base articles. Displays your hardware configuration for your computer. The device list may indicate requirements for 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 error... the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer and available from the Start button. Allows you with support ...
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...program that you want to use . For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features.... 2 Select the program you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. NOTE: ...
...program that you want to use . For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features.... 2 Select the program you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. NOTE: ...
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...program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance ...computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. If you are unable to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the ...
...program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance ...computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. If you are unable to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the ...
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... 4 Turn on page 281). Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Ensure that your computer. and down-arrow keys to highlight Shut down... E M O U S E - For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins. Connect a properly working mouse to ensure that you are using the mouse. ...
... 4 Turn on page 281). Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Ensure that your computer. and down-arrow keys to highlight Shut down... E M O U S E - For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins. Connect a properly working mouse to ensure that you are using the mouse. ...