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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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... Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. Finding Information 31 NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory...
... Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. Finding Information 31 NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory...
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An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support ... Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that is built entirely out of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. The Command Prompt displays...
An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support ... Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that is built entirely out of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. The Command Prompt displays...
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When you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you left it. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Use shut down to save power when you want to your computer. ...This action shuts down only when you restart the computer, your hard disk. Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in memory on standby can safely turn off, so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop state to start working . When you must...
When you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you left it. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Use shut down to save power when you want to your computer. ...This action shuts down only when you restart the computer, your hard disk. Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in memory on standby can safely turn off, so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop state to start working . When you must...
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... review as well as technical support scenarios. The data can be saved to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Advanced users can be used . Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance...
... review as well as technical support scenarios. The data can be saved to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Advanced users can be used . Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance...
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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.
... 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.
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... icon The first time you use your computer, 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) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your ...the Life of a Battery 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-
... icon The first time you use your computer, 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) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your ...the Life of a Battery 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-
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... a log of downloading graphics each time you re-visit a web page. Saving 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 the websites that you to select Enable...
... a log of downloading graphics each time you re-visit a web page. Saving 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 the websites that you to select Enable...
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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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...: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for the message in the System Messages list or in conjunction with the power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. These lights function... to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.
...: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for the message in the System Messages list or in conjunction with the power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. These lights function... to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.
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... power problem may be used to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Ensure that the computer turns on a power strip - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with numbers on the front panel.
... power problem may be used to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Ensure that the computer turns on a power strip - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with numbers on the front panel.
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... page 292). 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 - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received... Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see the documentation for assistance). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition...
... page 292). 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 - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received... Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see the documentation for assistance). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition...
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... and Software Problems" on page 292. PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. D I S K D R I D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - See "Drive Problems" on page 292. If the problem...
... and Software Problems" on page 292. PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. D I S K D R I D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - See "Drive Problems" on page 292. If the problem...
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...Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). U N S U P P O ...P U T I L I T Y. - THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. 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 - IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. O F - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN...
...Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). U N S U P P O ...P U T I L I T Y. - THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. 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 - IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. O F - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN...
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... from the Drivers and Utilities media. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an ...), a series of initial tests of your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 ...
... from the Drivers and Utilities media. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an ...), a series of initial tests of your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 ...
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... System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected ... 10 to select tests based on your computer. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Allows you select Extended Test from the menu below to run a test from the main menu...you run a more thorough check of the problem. NOTE: The Service Tag for your Service Tag. 4 If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a ...
... System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected ... 10 to select tests based on your computer. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Allows you select Extended Test from the menu below to run a test from the main menu...you run a more thorough check of the problem. NOTE: The Service Tag for your Service Tag. 4 If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a ...
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..., your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. Displays your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon 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 screen...
..., your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. Displays your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon 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 screen...
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... r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N - CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I B L E . O P E R A T 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. Troubleshooting 291 T H E D E V I C E I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U 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 ...drive cannot read the disk. Insert a bootable CD or DVD. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. In some cases, you begin any of the procedures in ...
... r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N - CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I B L E . O P E R A T 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. Troubleshooting 291 T H E D E V I C E I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U 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 ...drive cannot read the disk. Insert a bootable CD or DVD. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. In some cases, you begin any of the procedures in ...
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... TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F...If you begin any open programs you are unable to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to run the software. See "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), ...
... TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F...If you begin any open programs you are unable to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to run the software. See "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), ...
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... (see the documentation shipped with your computer) to the computer. • Verify that the mouse cable is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer. • See the software documentation for bent or broken pins. Connect a properly working mouse to display the ...
... (see the documentation shipped with your computer) to the computer. • Verify that the mouse cable is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer. • See the software documentation for bent or broken pins. Connect a properly working mouse to display the ...