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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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...can 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. Use the ... 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 ...
...can 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. Use the ... 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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... SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2...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. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is a data ...
... SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2...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. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is a data ...
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... desktop is restored exactly as you can safely turn off, so that you left it. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which your desktop is a state in which the display...computer. This action shuts down to use the computer for example, when you want to add memory or you must turn off the power to use the computer again, it . When you want to... save power but first saves everything in memory on standby can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer uses less power. Use hibernation ...
... desktop is restored exactly as you can safely turn off, so that you left it. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which your desktop is a state in which the display...computer. This action shuts down to use the computer for example, when you want to add memory or you must turn off the power to use the computer again, it . When you want to... save power but first saves everything in memory on standby can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer uses less power. Use hibernation ...
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... or permanent component damage. 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. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as technical support scenarios. Advanced users can be...
... or permanent component damage. 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. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as technical support scenarios. Advanced users can be...
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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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...significantly 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- intensive programs such as complex 3D ...the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is fully charged. For best results...
...significantly 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- intensive programs such as complex 3D ...the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is fully charged. For best results...
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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 days to keep information in order to speed up the process of programs that you visit in the browsing...
... 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 days to keep information in order to speed up the process of programs that you visit in the browsing...
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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 keep information in temporary file space. Deleting Temporary Internet Files As files are downloaded to your computer...
... 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 keep information in temporary file space. Deleting Temporary Internet Files As files are downloaded to your computer...
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... internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial...status lights indicate status and any 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 resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, ... the power lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.
... internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial...status lights indicate status and any 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 resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, ... the power lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.
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... strip - Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • Eliminate interference. -
... strip - Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • Eliminate interference. -
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...and change the system setup program options (see "System Setup" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If ... is correct (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). N O T I M E R T I C K I N T E R R U P T - NOTICE - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Keyboard Problems for...
...and change the system setup program options (see "System Setup" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If ... is correct (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). N O T I M E R T I C K I N T E R R U P T - NOTICE - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Keyboard Problems for...
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...; Enter the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308. 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 M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. TIME...
...; Enter the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308. 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 M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. TIME...
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... 281). U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. D A Y N O T S E T - 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 - PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). O F - 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 H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS...
... 281). U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. D A Y N O T S E T - 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 - PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). O F - 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 H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS...
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...select the test you want to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. OR • After the computer has been powered down completely, press and hold the key while powering the computer on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. ...8226; Answer any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see "Contacting...
...select the test you want to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. OR • After the computer has been powered down completely, press and hold the key while powering the computer on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. ...8226; Answer any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see "Contacting...
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... code and a description of devices in the system. This typically can take an hour or more. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following table... to run a more information. 284 Troubleshooting This typically can take 10 to 20 minutes. Allows you want. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you to select tests based on page ...
... code and a description of devices in the system. This typically can take an hour or more. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following table... to run a more information. 284 Troubleshooting This typically can take 10 to 20 minutes. Allows you want. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you to select tests based on page ...
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..., tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. Describes the test and may not display the names of all devices from the Start button. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Displays your computer. The application also provides you to customize the test by changing the test... computer, close the test screen to return to your hardware configuration for 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...
..., tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. Describes the test and may not display the names of all devices from the Start button. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Displays your computer. The application also provides you to customize the test by changing the test... computer, close the test screen to return to your hardware configuration for 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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NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I N G S YS...I N S YS T E M S E T U P - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I S N O T R E A D Y - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. T H E D E V I C E I A - Insert a bootable CD or DVD. In some cases, you want to restart your computer... Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs...
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I N G S YS...I N S YS T E M S E T U P - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I S N O T R E A D Y - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. T H E D E V I C E I A - Insert a bootable CD or DVD. In some cases, you want to restart your computer... Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs...
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...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 ...O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Contacting Dell" on page 337. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of...
...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 ...O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Contacting Dell" on page 337. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of...
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... this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer). • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - Troubleshooting 295 If necessary, install...
... this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer). • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - Troubleshooting 295 If necessary, install...