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... From Your Hard Drive 96 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 97 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 98 9 Troubleshooting 101 Battery Problems 101 Drive Problems 102 Error Messages 103 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 104 Keyboard Problems 105 Lockups and Software Problems 106 Memory Problems 108 Mouse Problems 108 Network Problems...
... From Your Hard Drive 96 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 97 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 98 9 Troubleshooting 101 Battery Problems 101 Drive Problems 102 Error Messages 103 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 104 Keyboard Problems 105 Lockups and Software Problems 106 Memory Problems 108 Mouse Problems 108 Network Problems...
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...software and hardware updates for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - If you should also reinstall the DSS utility. The software automatically detects your Dell computer. support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online NOTE... model and click Confirm, or enter a service tag and click Go. 4 Click System Utilities. 5 Click Desktop System Software under Dell - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads -
...software and hardware updates for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - If you should also reinstall the DSS utility. The software automatically detects your Dell computer. support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online NOTE... model and click Confirm, or enter a service tag and click Go. 4 Click System Utilities. 5 Click Desktop System Software under Dell - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads -
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NOTE: It is recommended that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" on page 77 for more information on booting to a USB device). Back-Panel Connectors 1 ...
NOTE: It is recommended that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" on page 77 for more information on booting to a USB device). Back-Panel Connectors 1 ...
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... a sound card, use the connector on the card. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to attach a record/playback device such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for devices that you use the front USB connectors for voice or musical input into the purple keyboard connector. Use the...
... a sound card, use the connector on the card. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to attach a record/playback device such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for devices that you use the front USB connectors for voice or musical input into the purple keyboard connector. Use the...
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... on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before the hard drive. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click Start→...
... on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before the hard drive. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click Start→...
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...; Music MP3 files can also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 3 Under Screen resolution...
...; Music MP3 files can also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 3 Under Screen resolution...
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... displays, ensuring that the display settings are correct for your computer. 4 Click the tab for your selection. The media card reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture card • SmartMedia card (SMC) • CompactFlash card Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive... MiniSD card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Reduced-size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo) For information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 64 Using Multimedia Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) CAUTION: Before you perform any ...
... displays, ensuring that the display settings are correct for your computer. 4 Click the tab for your selection. The media card reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture card • SmartMedia card (SMC) • CompactFlash card Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive... MiniSD card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Reduced-size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo) For information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 64 Using Multimedia Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) CAUTION: Before you perform any ...
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1 2 6 5 4 3 1 xD-Picture card and 2 Memory Stick 3 Secure Digital card SmartMedia Card (MS/MS Pro/MS (SD/miniSD)/MultiMedia-Card (SMC) Duo/MS Pro Duo) (MMC/RS-MMC) 4 Bluetooth pairing 5 Bluetooth LED button 6 CompactFlash card Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive card Using Multimedia 65
1 2 6 5 4 3 1 xD-Picture card and 2 Memory Stick 3 Secure Digital card SmartMedia Card (MS/MS Pro/MS (SD/miniSD)/MultiMedia-Card (SMC) Duo/MS Pro Duo) (MMC/RS-MMC) 4 Bluetooth pairing 5 Bluetooth LED button 6 CompactFlash card Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive card Using Multimedia 65
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...keyboard failure, press and release in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. System Setup 77 NOTE: Keyboard failure may result...when a key on the screen is recommended that you write down for your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Certain changes can cause your computer. • To set or change ,... a user-selectable option such as the user password. • To read the current amount of memory or set the type of time. Before you use System Setup, it is divided into five areas...
...keyboard failure, press and release in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. System Setup 77 NOTE: Keyboard failure may result...when a key on the screen is recommended that you write down for your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Certain changes can cause your computer. • To set or change ,... a user-selectable option such as the user password. • To read the current amount of memory or set the type of time. Before you use System Setup, it is divided into five areas...
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...speed of processor. System Setup 79 Displays the total memory size. Displays the system time. Displays the memory speed. Displays the asset tag. Displays the express service code. Displays the system date. Displays the memory available in the system. Displays the type of ...processor L2 cache size. Main System Info BIOS Info Service Tag Express Service Code Asset Tag Date Time Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode Memory Technology Processor Type Processor Speed Processor L2 cache Displays the system model name. System Setup Options NOTE:...
...speed of processor. System Setup 79 Displays the total memory size. Displays the system time. Displays the memory speed. Displays the asset tag. Displays the express service code. Displays the system date. Displays the memory available in the system. Displays the type of ...processor L2 cache size. Main System Info BIOS Info Service Tag Express Service Code Asset Tag Date Time Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode Memory Technology Processor Type Processor Speed Processor L2 cache Displays the system model name. System Setup Options NOTE:...
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... the system. Password Set User Password Allows you to enable or disable the CPU features that enhance the performance of the CPU configuration core, FSB, memory voltage, and chipset voltage. Advanced CPU Feature Allows you to set a user password.
... the system. Password Set User Password Allows you to enable or disable the CPU features that enhance the performance of the CPU configuration core, FSB, memory voltage, and chipset voltage. Advanced CPU Feature Allows you to set a user password.
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... a user tries to boot from a power loss. • On - Wake-Up By Ring This option turns on the modem. The items displayed are listed as a memory key. Power ACPI Suspend Specifies the ACPI suspend type. Boot Removable Device Priority Sets the boot priority among the attached removable devices. The default is...
... a user tries to boot from a power loss. • On - Wake-Up By Ring This option turns on the modem. The items displayed are listed as a memory key. Power ACPI Suspend Specifies the ACPI suspend type. Boot Removable Device Priority Sets the boot priority among the attached removable devices. The default is...
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...floppy disk in the drive is not bootable, if no floppy disk is found. NOTE: To boot to the boot menu. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device...CD drive so that your device is on your computer. Option Settings • Diskette Drive - The computer attempts to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. Changing Boot Sequence for the bootable devices installed on the drive, the computer attempts to boot from the CD drive.
...floppy disk in the drive is not bootable, if no floppy disk is found. NOTE: To boot to the boot menu. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device...CD drive so that your device is on your computer. Option Settings • Diskette Drive - The computer attempts to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. Changing Boot Sequence for the bootable devices installed on the drive, the computer attempts to boot from the CD drive.
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Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your current boot sequence in even intervals until you wait too ... the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press to be bootable. and down the list. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you see "Entering System Setup" on the keyboard is held down for the current boot only... a device. 5 Press plus (+) or minus (-) to move a selected device up - NOTE: To boot to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press .
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your current boot sequence in even intervals until you wait too ... the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press to be bootable. and down the list. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you see "Entering System Setup" on the keyboard is held down for the current boot only... a device. 5 Press plus (+) or minus (-) to move a selected device up - NOTE: To boot to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press .
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...computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Installing Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at a time) until you... module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). • If two or more memory modules are detected. Code (repetitive short beeps) 1 2 Description Suggested Remedy BIOS...
...computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Installing Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at a time) until you... module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). • If two or more memory modules are detected. Code (repetitive short beeps) 1 2 Description Suggested Remedy BIOS...
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...). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Possible motherboard page 141). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). 92 Troubleshooting Tools Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). RAM Read/Write failure. • Ensure that no special requirements for memory module/connector placement exist (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on the...
...). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Possible motherboard page 141). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). 92 Troubleshooting Tools Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). RAM Read/Write failure. • Ensure that no special requirements for memory module/connector placement exist (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on the...
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... System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the following menu appears: NOTE: It ... thorough check of the problem you select Test System to 20 minutes. This option lists the most common symptoms. 98 Troubleshooting Tools 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 your computer. Option...
... System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the following menu appears: NOTE: It ... thorough check of the problem you select Test System to 20 minutes. This option lists the most common symptoms. 98 Troubleshooting Tools 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 your computer. Option...
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The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Allows you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the... following table for running the test. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for all devices attached to the Main ...
The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Allows you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the... following table for running the test. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for all devices attached to the Main ...
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... into the drive and try again. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open the program that you want to use . Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 79. NOTE: Your computer supports ...O U N D - O P E R A T I B L E . N O N - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to restart your computer. See "System Setup Options" on page 141). Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance→ System→ System Properties → Hardware→ Device Manager. 104 Troubleshooting...
... into the drive and try again. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open the program that you want to use . Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 79. NOTE: Your computer supports ...O U N D - O P E R A T I B L E . N O N - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to restart your computer. See "System Setup Options" on page 141). Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance→ System→ System Properties → Hardware→ Device Manager. 104 Troubleshooting...
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... (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for your computer. If necessary, install additional memory (see "Installing Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on page 95). For more information about the type of...
... (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for your computer. If necessary, install additional memory (see "Installing Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on page 95). For more information about the type of...