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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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...a service tag and click Go. 4 Click System Utilities. 5 Click Desktop System Software under Dell - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Computer documentation, details on your Dell computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- To ...updates appropriate for your configuration. DSS is necessary for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications,...
...a service tag and click Go. 4 Click System Utilities. 5 Click Desktop System Software under Dell - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Computer documentation, details on your Dell computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- To ...updates appropriate for your configuration. DSS is necessary for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications,...
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... cameras and external storage devices. 2 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for devices 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 attach headphones or external speakers...
... cameras and external storage devices. 2 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for devices 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 attach headphones or external speakers...
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... attach headphones and speakers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. If you connect a keyboard to attach a record/playback device such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices.
... attach headphones and speakers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. If you connect a keyboard to attach a record/playback device such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices.
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...of the standard Windows schemes installed 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 shipping the computer to you set the monitor to time-out before the monitor...starting standby mode, hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off 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→ Control Panel→ Pick a category→ ...
...of the standard Windows schemes installed 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 shipping the computer to you set the monitor to time-out before the monitor...starting standby mode, hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off 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→ Control Panel→ Pick a category→ ...
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...music CDs that the current resolution and color depth are familiar with your DVD player, see the documentation provided with CD recording techniques. Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 3 Under Screen...of blank space to finalize the recording. • Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. Using Multimedia 47 CD-RWs may not support all available DVD formats. Adjusting the Picture ...
...music CDs that the current resolution and color depth are familiar with your DVD player, see the documentation provided with CD recording techniques. Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 3 Under Screen...of blank space to finalize the recording. • Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. Using Multimedia 47 CD-RWs may not support all available DVD formats. Adjusting the Picture ...
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... Vista Start button → Help and Support. The media card reader can also be used to your computer. 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 card ... • 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 4 Click the tab for your selection. Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) ...
... Vista Start button → Help and Support. The media card reader can also be used to your computer. 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 card ... • 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 4 Click the tab for your selection. Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) ...
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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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...the system setup screen information for future reference. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Before you use System Setup, it is recommended that you are an expert computer user. System Setup Screens The System ...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. System Setup Overview Use System Setup: • To change the system configuration information after you add, change, ...
...the system setup screen information for future reference. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Before you use System Setup, it is recommended that you are an expert computer user. System Setup Screens The System ...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. System Setup Overview Use System Setup: • To change the system configuration information after you add, change, ...
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... Setup 79 Display the BIOS revision. Displays the system time. Displays the memory available in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. Displays the speed of memory used in the system. Displays the type of processor. System Setup Options .... Displays the system date. 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. Displays the asset tag. Displays ...
... Setup 79 Display the BIOS revision. Displays the system time. Displays the memory available in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. Displays the speed of memory used in the system. Displays the type of processor. System Setup Options .... Displays the system date. 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. Displays the asset tag. Displays ...
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... so on your system. Integrated Peripherals Allows you to enable or disable the CPU features that enhance the performance of the CPU configuration core, FSB, memory voltage, and chipset voltage.
... so on your system. Integrated Peripherals Allows you to enable or disable the CPU features that enhance the performance of the CPU configuration core, FSB, memory voltage, and chipset voltage.
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... default is detected on the computer when an incoming call is S3. The computer remains powered off. • Last - The items displayed are listed as a memory key. The computer returns the power state it recovers from other devices such as options. Wake-Up By Ring This option turns on the modem...
... default is detected on the computer when an incoming call is S3. The computer remains powered off. • Last - The items displayed are listed as a memory key. The computer returns the power state it recovers from other devices such as options. Wake-Up By Ring This option turns on the modem...
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...to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete. Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. To ensure that you ... on your device is generated only after the computer attempts to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. If no floppy drive installed in the upper-right corner of the Computer" ... to a USB floppy drive, you must be bootable. Option Settings • Diskette Drive - You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Driver and Utilities media, but you want the computer to boot from the floppy drive. NOTE: An...
...to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete. Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. To ensure that you ... on your device is generated only after the computer attempts to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. If no floppy drive installed in the upper-right corner of the Computer" ... to a USB floppy drive, you must be bootable. Option Settings • Diskette Drive - You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Driver and Utilities media, but you want the computer to boot from the floppy drive. NOTE: An...
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and down -arrow keys to wait until the Boot Device Menu appears. System Setup 83 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in case you are booting to move a selected device up - For example, if ... of time. Changing Boot Sequence for an extended period of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device. 5 Press plus (+) or minus (-) to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . If you see "Entering System Setup" on the keyboard is held down for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup...
and down -arrow keys to wait until the Boot Device Menu appears. System Setup 83 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in case you are booting to move a selected device up - For example, if ... of time. Changing Boot Sequence for an extended period of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device. 5 Press plus (+) or minus (-) to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . If you see "Entering System Setup" on the keyboard is held down for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup...
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... all modules without error. • If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on page 141). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). • If two or more...
... all modules without error. • If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on page 141). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). • If two or more...
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... RAM Read/Write failure. • Ensure that no special requirements for memory module/connector placement exist (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the cables are using is supported by your...Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Possible motherboard page 141). Gate A20 failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Keyboard controller test failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell...
... RAM Read/Write failure. • Ensure that no special requirements for memory module/connector placement exist (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the cables are using is supported by your...Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Possible motherboard page 141). Gate A20 failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Keyboard controller test failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell...
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...Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you are having. NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the menu below to select tests based on your computer. Performs a thorough check of devices in the computer. Option Test Memory... Test 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...
...Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you are having. NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the menu below to select tests based on your computer. Performs a thorough check of devices in the computer. Option Test Memory... Test 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...
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..., a message appears with an error code and a description of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. Allows you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in...by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your computer or all devices from the ...
..., a message appears with an error code and a description of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. Allows you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in...by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your computer or all devices from the ...
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...Dell" on page 79. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER E N S U R E T H A T T H E I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E I S E N A B L E D I S K E R R O R - See "System Setup Options" on page 141). T H E D E V I C E I N - Insert a bootable floppy disk, CD, or DVD. Windows XP... remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. N O N - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you may have to use first. NOTE: Your computer supports...
...Dell" on page 79. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER E N S U R E T H A T T H E I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E I S E N A B L E D I S K E R R O R - See "System Setup Options" on page 141). T H E D E V I C E I N - Insert a bootable floppy disk, CD, or DVD. Windows XP... remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. N O N - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you may have to use first. NOTE: Your computer supports...
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...) to ensure that your computer, see Memory in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.comon page 161. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see Installing Memory in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to see "Dell Diagnostics" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the...
...) to ensure that your computer, see Memory in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.comon page 161. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see Installing Memory in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to see "Dell Diagnostics" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the...