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Error Messages 35 System Messages 40 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 41 Dell Diagnostics 42 Troubleshooting Tips 44 Power Problems 44 Memory Problems 45 Lockups and Software Problems 46 Dell Technical Update Service 48 Dell Support Utility 48 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 52 Restoring Your Operating System...
Error Messages 35 System Messages 40 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 41 Dell Diagnostics 42 Troubleshooting Tips 44 Power Problems 44 Memory Problems 45 Lockups and Software Problems 46 Dell Technical Update Service 48 Dell Support Utility 48 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 52 Restoring Your Operating System...
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About Your Computer NOTE: For more information about the ports and connectors on your computer, see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com. Front View 1 2 3 13 4 5 6 7 12 8 11 9 10 1 optical drive 3 optical-drive eject button 5 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 7 headphone connector 9 power button, power light 11 front-panel door grip 13 optional optical-drive bays (2) 2 optical-drive panel 4 optional optical-drive eject buttons (2) 6 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 8 microphone connector 10 drive activity light 12 FlexBay drive (optional) About Your Computer 7
About Your Computer NOTE: For more information about the ports and connectors on your computer, see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com. Front View 1 2 3 13 4 5 6 7 12 8 11 9 10 1 optical drive 3 optical-drive eject button 5 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 7 headphone connector 9 power button, power light 11 front-panel door grip 13 optional optical-drive bays (2) 2 optical-drive panel 4 optional optical-drive eject buttons (2) 6 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 8 microphone connector 10 drive activity light 12 FlexBay drive (optional) About Your Computer 7
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...? screen, select the items you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears....) and click OK. 3 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 4 On the Which computer is this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your old computer screen on the screen. To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to the...
...? screen, select the items you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears....) and click OK. 3 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 4 On the Which computer is this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your old computer screen on the screen. To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to the...
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For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to 1333MHz Intel Pentium® Dual-Core processor at least 512 KB pipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, ...GB 512 MB 4 GB Specifications 25 FSB up to view information about your computer. Processor Processor type Level 2 (L2) cache System Information Chipset RAID support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Intel® Core™2 Quad processor; Specifications...
For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to 1333MHz Intel Pentium® Dual-Core processor at least 512 KB pipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, ...GB 512 MB 4 GB Specifications 25 FSB up to view information about your computer. Processor Processor type Level 2 (L2) cache System Information Chipset RAID support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Intel® Core™2 Quad processor; Specifications...
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... MB up to 256-MB video memory (shared) at total system memory of greater than 512 MB nVidia Geforce 8800 GT (optional) supports Blu-ray Disc™ playback capability NOTE: Support for discrete full height, 3/4-length graphics option through PCIe x16 graphics card slot. Realtek ALC888 (7.1 channel audio) PCI 2.3 PCI Express 1.1 SATA...
... MB up to 256-MB video memory (shared) at total system memory of greater than 512 MB nVidia Geforce 8800 GT (optional) supports Blu-ray Disc™ playback capability NOTE: Support for discrete full height, 3/4-length graphics option through PCIe x16 graphics card slot. Realtek ALC888 (7.1 channel audio) PCI 2.3 PCI Express 1.1 SATA...
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... connector RJ-45 connector four front-panel, and four back-panel USB 2.0compliant connectors one 3.5-inch USB media card reader with Bluetooth® wireless technology supports a maximum of five hard drives. Expansion Bus (continued) PCI Express x1: Connectors Connector size Connector data width (maximum) PCI Express x16 Connectors Connector size Connector...
... connector RJ-45 connector four front-panel, and four back-panel USB 2.0compliant connectors one 3.5-inch USB media card reader with Bluetooth® wireless technology supports a maximum of five hard drives. Expansion Bus (continued) PCI Express x1: Connectors Connector size Connector data width (maximum) PCI Express x16 Connectors Connector size Connector...
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... HDA header Processor Memory Power 12V Power one front-panel microphone connector one front-panel headphone connector six rear-panel connectors for 7.1 support six 7-pin connectors two 9-pin connector (supports four USB ports) one 34-pin connector one 4-pin connector one 3-pin connector three 124-pin connectors two 36-pin connector one...
... HDA header Processor Memory Power 12V Power one front-panel microphone connector one front-panel headphone connector six rear-panel connectors for 7.1 support six 7-pin connectors two 9-pin connector (supports four USB ports) one 34-pin connector one 4-pin connector one 3-pin connector three 124-pin connectors two 36-pin connector one...
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..." on page 42). board failure 4 RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory failure module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 2 Verify that the memory modules that you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. 2 If available, install good memory of the...
..." on page 42). board failure 4 RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory failure module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 2 Verify that the memory modules that you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. 2 If available, install good memory of the...
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...in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). motherboard failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. Ensure that shipped with your Service Manual at support.dell.com for...A B L E D D U E T O F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - The hard drive cannot read the data. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - Contact Dell (see the documentation for more information. Troubleshooting 35 Possible at support.dell.com). battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. The CD drive does not respond to the microprocessor has failed. If the message is not...
...in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). motherboard failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. Ensure that shipped with your Service Manual at support.dell.com for...A B L E D D U E T O F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - The hard drive cannot read the data. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - Contact Dell (see the documentation for more information. Troubleshooting 35 Possible at support.dell.com). battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. The CD drive does not respond to the microprocessor has failed. If the message is not...
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... Manual for the Vostro 1310), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the bay before it can continue. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot..., Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed in the hard drive bay. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. 36 Troubleshooting A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use a larger capacity disk. ...
... Manual for the Vostro 1310), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the bay before it can continue. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot..., Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed in the hard drive bay. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. 36 Troubleshooting A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use a larger capacity disk. ...
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... Management (DRM) restrictions on page 42). D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I L U R E - The hard drive may be played (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the file, so the file cannot be defective. K E Y B O A R D C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - For external keyboards, check the cable connection...
... Management (DRM) restrictions on page 42). D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I L U R E - The hard drive may be played (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the file, so the file cannot be defective. K E Y B O A R D C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - For external keyboards, check the cable connection...
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...be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. You have too many programs open the program that the drive is.... MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - MEMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. M EMORY A L L O C A T I N T E R R U P T - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - See ...
...be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. You have too many programs open the program that the drive is.... MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - MEMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. M EMORY A L L O C A T I N T E R R U P T - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - See ...
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...Support). A chip on the system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 42). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell...Troubleshooting 39 System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - Remove and then reinstall the program. If a large number of ...
...Support). A chip on the system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 42). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell...Troubleshooting 39 System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - Remove and then reinstall the program. If a large number of ...
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...E L L TE C H N I S N O T R E A D Y - The computer failed to complete the start routine three consecutive times for more information. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). Insert a disk into the drive and try again. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet...Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com). The battery is not listed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). See your Service Manual at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 69 for assistance...
...E L L TE C H N I S N O T R E A D Y - The computer failed to complete the start routine three consecutive times for more information. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). Insert a disk into the drive and try again. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet...Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com). The battery is not listed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). See your Service Manual at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 69 for assistance...
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... can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Replace processor fan. Possible hard drive failure during harddrive start test (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com. HA R D -D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I V E P R O B L E M - Disconnect the USB device. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. See your...can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, or the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your Service Manual at support.dell.com). HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - ...
... can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Replace processor fan. Possible hard drive failure during harddrive start test (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com. HA R D -D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I V E P R O B L E M - Disconnect the USB device. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. See your...can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, or the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your Service Manual at support.dell.com). HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - ...
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...the search field and press to start the search. 3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to review your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 42 Troubleshooting To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows XP: 1 Click... Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3 In the search results, select the option that best...
...the search field and press to start the search. 3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to review your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 42 Troubleshooting To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows XP: 1 Click... Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3 In the search results, select the option that best...
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... panel cable are turned on. • Ensure that the part is correctly installed (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that you set your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 44 Troubleshooting I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - This... message may not apply if you want to the system board (see your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the ...
... panel cable are turned on. • Ensure that the part is correctly installed (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that you set your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 44 Troubleshooting I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - This... message may not apply if you want to the system board (see your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the ...
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...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. There is a power problem, a device may... receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the processor power cable is successfully communicating with your Service Manual at support.dell.com). E L I M I N A T E I N G A M B E R - Troubleshooting 45 Press a key on page 33. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G B L U E ...
...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. There is a power problem, a device may... receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the processor power cable is successfully communicating with your Service Manual at support.dell.com). E L I M I N A T E I N G A M B E R - Troubleshooting 45 Press a key on page 33. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G B L U E ...
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...C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with your computer. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 46 Troubleshooting A program crashes repeatedly... unable to get a response by your computer. If you begin any of memory supported by your mouse, press and hold the power button for at support.dell.com). • Ensure that is no longer responding, and click End Task. ...
...C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with your computer. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 46 Troubleshooting A program crashes repeatedly... unable to get a response by your computer. If you begin any of memory supported by your mouse, press and hold the power button for at support.dell.com). • Ensure that is no longer responding, and click End Task. ...
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... can be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com and download the software. Accessing the Dell Support Utility Access the Dell Support Utility from the Start menu, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is installed on your computer and available from the Start button. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is not available...
... can be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com and download the software. Accessing the Dell Support Utility Access the Dell Support Utility from the Start menu, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is installed on your computer and available from the Start button. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is not available...