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... the setup. 14 Setting Up Your Computer If you do you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually in step 3, continue to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: Have your ISP. 5 Click the appropriate option under How do not have an ISP, consult the Connect ...a setup CD, click Use the CD I got from a list of connection to select, contact your ISP information ready. If you selected Set up my connection manually. • If you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next. 6 Use the setup information provided by your ISP: 1 Save and close any ...
... the setup. 14 Setting Up Your Computer If you do you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually in step 3, continue to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: Have your ISP. 5 Click the appropriate option under How do not have an ISP, consult the Connect ...a setup CD, click Use the CD I got from a list of connection to select, contact your ISP information ready. If you selected Set up my connection manually. • If you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next. 6 Use the setup information provided by your ISP: 1 Save and close any ...
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.... 2 If available, install good memory of the same type into your computer (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 32 Troubleshooting Continue until you are installing are detected installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module ... Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more memory modules are compatible with your computer (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible system Contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional...
.... 2 If available, install good memory of the same type into your computer (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 32 Troubleshooting Continue until you are installing are detected installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module ... Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more memory modules are compatible with your computer (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible system Contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional...
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...5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 64). AU X I L I L A B L E M E M O R Y - The primary cache internal to commands from the computer. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. The touch pad or external mouse may... be faulty. BA D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - Contact Dell (see your computer. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I A ...
...5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 64). AU X I L I L A B L E M E M O R Y - The primary cache internal to commands from the computer. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. The touch pad or external mouse may... be faulty. BA D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - Contact Dell (see your computer. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I A ...
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... by specific information-for more information. H A R D - DRIVE NOT READY - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. H A R D - Take the appropriate action. Run the Hard Disk Drive... N T R O L L E R F A I Z E H A S C H A N G E D - A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use a larger capacity disk. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. The amount of paper. The operation requires a hard drive in the hard drive bay. E X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I L U R E 0 - A memory...
... by specific information-for more information. H A R D - DRIVE NOT READY - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. H A R D - Take the appropriate action. Run the Hard Disk Drive... N T R O L L E R F A I Z E H A S C H A N G E D - A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use a larger capacity disk. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. The amount of paper. The operation requires a hard drive in the hard drive bay. E X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I L U R E 0 - A memory...
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... match the hardware configuration. The message is most likely to occur after a memory module is trying to boot to commands from a CD. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service...
... match the hardware configuration. The message is most likely to occur after a memory module is trying to boot to commands from a CD. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service...
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... more information. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I O N E R R O R - A chip on the system board may be... partitioned as a boot device. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. If the hard drive is your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - You...
... more information. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I O N E R R O R - A chip on the system board may be... partitioned as a boot device. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. If the hard drive is your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - You...
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...See the program documentation for instructions (click Start→ Help and Support). You may be malfunctioning. If the problem persists, run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. The program that you want to... open is missing an essential file. SECTOR NOT FOUND - run the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. OPTIONAL ROM B A D CHECKSUM - Windows XP: 1...
...See the program documentation for instructions (click Start→ Help and Support). You may be malfunctioning. If the problem persists, run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. The program that you want to... open is missing an essential file. SECTOR NOT FOUND - run the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. OPTIONAL ROM B A D CHECKSUM - Windows XP: 1...
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... electrical outlet to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Contacting Dell" on page 38). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for the Date and Time options. O F - Correct the settings for more information. Run the System Set tests...
... electrical outlet to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Contacting Dell" on page 38). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for the Date and Time options. O F - Correct the settings for more information. Run the System Set tests...
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...174; Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to be working properly. 2 Turn on Dell computers. Troubleshooting 39 NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system ...logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 64. 1 Ensure that...
...174; Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to be working properly. 2 Turn on Dell computers. Troubleshooting 39 NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system ...logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 64. 1 Ensure that...
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...-RW and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. This message may not apply if you see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the part is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the ... steps change the boot sequence for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel to the Windows Classic view. 40 Troubleshooting Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. On the next...
...-RW and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. This message may not apply if you see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the part is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the ... steps change the boot sequence for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel to the Windows Classic view. 40 Troubleshooting Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. On the next...
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... to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the main power cable and the front panel cable are securely connected to resume normal operation. The... computer is connected and powered on, see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). The computer is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the processor power...
... to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the main power cable and the front panel cable are securely connected to resume normal operation. The... computer is connected and powered on, see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). The computer is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the processor power...
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... outlet Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of memory supported by your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). 42 Troubleshooting Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse...resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see your computer. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save ...
... outlet Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of memory supported by your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). 42 Troubleshooting Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse...resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see your computer. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save ...
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...to manually check your computing environment. • View the Dell Support Utility settings. • Access the help file for the Dell Support Utility. • View frequently asked questions, access the help file for the Dell Support Utility, and view Dell Support settings. For more about the Dell Support... Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell™ Support screen. 46 Troubleshooting Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Double-click the icon ...
...to manually check your computing environment. • View the Dell Support Utility settings. • Access the help file for the Dell Support Utility. • View frequently asked questions, access the help file for the Dell Support Utility, and view Dell Support settings. For more about the Dell Support... Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell™ Support screen. 46 Troubleshooting Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Double-click the icon ...
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... window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to reinstall and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of device for ... came with the device. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be displayed.
... window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to reinstall and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of device for ... came with the device. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be displayed.
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...instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Service Manual • How to remove and replace parts The Service Manual for your computer can be found at support.dell.com. • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve ...problems Dell Technology Guide • About your computer. Microsoft Windows License Label ...
...instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Service Manual • How to remove and replace parts The Service Manual for your computer can be found at support.dell.com. • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve ...problems Dell Technology Guide • About your computer. Microsoft Windows License Label ...
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... computer beep codes, 31 crashes, 43-44 stops responding, 43 contacting Dell, 64 D Dell contacting, 64 Factory Image Restore, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 38 Dell Factory Image Restore, 52 Dell Technology Guide, 58 DellConnect, 60 diagnostics beep codes, 31 Dell, 38 documentation Dell Technology Guide, 58 Service Manual, 58 drivers, 47 identifying, 47 reinstalling, 47 Drivers and Utilities media...
... computer beep codes, 31 crashes, 43-44 stops responding, 43 contacting Dell, 64 D Dell contacting, 64 Factory Image Restore, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 38 Dell Factory Image Restore, 52 Dell Technology Guide, 58 DellConnect, 60 diagnostics beep codes, 31 Dell, 38 documentation Dell Technology Guide, 58 Service Manual, 58 drivers, 47 identifying, 47 reinstalling, 47 Drivers and Utilities media...
Service Manual
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... in this document to hardware or loss of data and tells you purchased a DELL™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are not applicable. Dell Inc. Model PP36L June 2008 Rev. Information in any manner whatsoever without notice.... their products. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. If you how to change without the written permission of your computer. Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Before Working on Your Computer Hard Drive Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Fan Processor Heat Sink Processor...
... in this document to hardware or loss of data and tells you purchased a DELL™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are not applicable. Dell Inc. Model PP36L June 2008 Rev. Information in any manner whatsoever without notice.... their products. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. If you how to change without the written permission of your computer. Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Before Working on Your Computer Hard Drive Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Fan Processor Heat Sink Processor...
Service Manual
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...see Replacing a Memory Module) and restart the computer. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read ... have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. For additional safety best practices information, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on or off . If the computer starts without error. If the computer starts normally, continue...
...see Replacing a Memory Module) and restart the computer. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read ... have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. For additional safety best practices information, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on or off . If the computer starts without error. If the computer starts normally, continue...
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... computing environment. Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar or from the Start button. Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click or right-click the icon to manually check your computing environment. Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Double-click the icon to perform the following tasks: Check your computing environment, view frequently...
... computing environment. Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar or from the Start button. Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click or right-click the icon to manually check your computing environment. Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Double-click the icon to perform the following tasks: Check your computing environment, view frequently...
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... on the locking tabs to release the connector. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that shipped with locking tabs, press inward on Your Computer Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Recommended Tools What You Need to servicing that shipped with care. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that : You...
... on the locking tabs to release the connector. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that shipped with locking tabs, press inward on Your Computer Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Recommended Tools What You Need to servicing that shipped with care. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that : You...