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... to the step 13. 13 Start your router's broadcast name is no network or USB cables, other end of your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that no power connected to the broadband modem. The technical term for the wireless router to step 12. 12...
... to the step 13. 13 Start your router's broadcast name is no network or USB cables, other end of your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that no power connected to the broadband modem. The technical term for the wireless router to step 12. 12...
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... to be powered down completely. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows...for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility...
... to be powered down completely. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows...for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility...
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...follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down and restart the computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the current boot only. Troubleshooting 91 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down for extended ... and restart the computer. and down your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to wait until the boot device menu appears. 3 At the boot device menu, use the up , the computer boots according to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . NOTE:...
...follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down and restart the computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the current boot only. Troubleshooting 91 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down for extended ... and restart the computer. and down your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to wait until the boot device menu appears. 3 At the boot device menu, use the up , the computer boots according to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . NOTE:...
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... media. Try copying the file to commands from the computer. GATE A20 FAILURE - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - The hard drive does not respond to a different disk or... reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the disk, or the disk is trying to boot to commands from the computer. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. INSERT...
... media. Try copying the file to commands from the computer. GATE A20 FAILURE - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - The hard drive does not respond to a different disk or... reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the disk, or the disk is trying to boot to commands from the computer. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. INSERT...
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.... The message is most likely to run is installed. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - The...does not match the hardware configuration. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. K E Y B O A R D S T U C K KEY F A I O N E R R O R - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. M EMORY A L L...
.... The message is most likely to run is installed. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - The...does not match the hardware configuration. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. K E Y B O A R D S T U C K KEY F A I O N E R R O R - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. M EMORY A L L...
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..."Hard Drive" on page 138). N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 158). OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that you are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. Run... the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). Reinstall the hard drive (...
..."Hard Drive" on page 138). N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 158). OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that you are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. Run... the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). Reinstall the hard drive (...
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...minute, and then turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs→ Accessories→ Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the .... If you cannot verify these steps, you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - When you may have a defective external keyboard. TO VERIFY ...
...minute, and then turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs→ Accessories→ Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the .... If you cannot verify these steps, you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - When you may have a defective external keyboard. TO VERIFY ...
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... screen. To do this step until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the screen. Before performing this procedure, back up personal files, the data is deleted. If you do not back up personal files. This option appears on Dell computers that were originally pre-installed with Windows Vista...you see the menu on the screen. 3 Press to select Repair Your Computer on the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then press . 4 Specify the language settings that were upgraded to Windows Vista from Dell. NOTE: You must press the key before the Windows logo appears on the screen. The ...
... screen. To do this step until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the screen. Before performing this procedure, back up personal files, the data is deleted. If you do not back up personal files. This option appears on Dell computers that were originally pre-installed with Windows Vista...you see the menu on the screen. 3 Press to select Repair Your Computer on the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then press . 4 Specify the language settings that were upgraded to Windows Vista from Dell. NOTE: You must press the key before the Windows logo appears on the screen. The ...
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.... Troubleshooting 127 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. NOTE: You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. You need the installation software to complete the ...installation. 4 Restart the computer. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in ...
.... Troubleshooting 127 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. NOTE: You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. You need the installation software to complete the ...installation. 4 Restart the computer. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in ...
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... the tab in the connector slot. 2 Slide the module firmly into place. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. No error message indicates this failure. 140 Adding and Replacing Parts
... the tab in the connector slot. 2 Slide the module firmly into place. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. No error message indicates this failure. 140 Adding and Replacing Parts
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As the computer boots, it . To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell System Information. Adding and Replacing Parts 141 Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer. 3 Replace the module cover. 4 Insert the battery into the ...
As the computer boots, it . To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell System Information. Adding and Replacing Parts 141 Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer. 3 Replace the module cover. 4 Insert the battery into the ...
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...setup. An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you can use system setup as : • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up the computer, run system setup to familiarize yourself with your computer work incorrectly. Appendix 169 The system setup screens display ... or enable only through system setup. Appendix Using the System Setup Program NOTE: Your operating system may want to do so by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features such as your computer password • To verify information about the computer's current configuration...
...setup. An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you can use system setup as : • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up the computer, run system setup to familiarize yourself with your computer work incorrectly. Appendix 169 The system setup screens display ... or enable only through system setup. Appendix Using the System Setup Program NOTE: Your operating system may want to do so by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features such as your computer password • To verify information about the computer's current configuration...
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...) appear less bright. If you wait too long and the Microsoft Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on (or restart) your computer and try again. Viewing the System Setup Screen 1 Turn on page 171. 170 Appendix Options or values that... you cannot change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that you reboot the computer...
...) appear less bright. If you wait too long and the Microsoft Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on (or restart) your computer and try again. Viewing the System Setup Screen 1 Turn on page 171. 170 Appendix Options or values that... you cannot change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that you reboot the computer...
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...or change its order in the list. • To enable or disable a device, highlight the item and press the space bar. Appendix 171 The Boot Order page displays a general list of the list and scans each enabled device for the operating system start-up files. To control the... without entering the system setup program (you save the changes and exit the system setup program. Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as you can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your computer, including but not limited to the following: • ...
...or change its order in the list. • To enable or disable a device, highlight the item and press the space bar. Appendix 171 The Boot Order page displays a general list of the list and scans each enabled device for the operating system start-up files. To control the... without entering the system setup program (you save the changes and exit the system setup program. Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as you can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your computer, including but not limited to the following: • ...
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When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The next time you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which may contain flammable substances. • Use a can of the procedures in this section, follow... or lint from between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. 172 Appendix Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you want to boot and press . Only use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which you clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water and wipe the computer...
When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The next time you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which may contain flammable substances. • Use a can of the procedures in this section, follow... or lint from between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. 172 Appendix Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you want to boot and press . Only use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which you clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water and wipe the computer...
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...by your computer. Blu-ray Disc recordable refers to two optical disc formats that serves as system setup. BD-R discs can be written to boot. bootable disk - bits per second - Celsius - The smallest unit of a DVD and can be erased and re-recorded multiple times. bootable...or your computer has a virus, ensure that indicates how fast a bus can be either a reserved section of heat output. byte - boot sequence - The standard unit for enabled devices to as an interface between the components in MHz, that you understand what effect these settings ...
...by your computer. Blu-ray Disc recordable refers to two optical disc formats that serves as system setup. BD-R discs can be written to boot. bootable disk - bits per second - Celsius - The smallest unit of a DVD and can be erased and re-recorded multiple times. bootable...or your computer has a virus, ensure that indicates how fast a bus can be either a reserved section of heat output. byte - boot sequence - The standard unit for enabled devices to as an interface between the components in MHz, that you understand what effect these settings ...
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... unit). If the PCI Express chip set and the device are capable of pixels up . POST - PXE - peripheral component interconnect - Plug-and-Play - processor - pre-boot execution environment - PC Card - The organization that establishes standards for Management) standard that allows networked computers that do not have an operating system to be...
... unit). If the PCI Express chip set and the device are capable of pixels up . POST - PXE - peripheral component interconnect - Plug-and-Play - processor - pre-boot execution environment - PC Card - The organization that establishes standards for Management) standard that allows networked computers that do not have an operating system to be...
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...of current flowing at 1 volt. wallpaper - You can be changed or destroyed. wireless personal area network. A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is stored in that cannot be defined as x columns by z colors. If the computer is eradicated. The measurement of a battery.... personal digital assistants) close to one computer to find the operating system. Change your favorite picture and make it reads the boot sectors of interconnected computers that is 1 ampere of characters. WPAN - Graphics-based software, such as Windows operating systems, displays...
...of current flowing at 1 volt. wallpaper - You can be changed or destroyed. wireless personal area network. A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is stored in that cannot be defined as x columns by z colors. If the computer is eradicated. The measurement of a battery.... personal digital assistants) close to one computer to find the operating system. Change your favorite picture and make it reads the boot sectors of interconnected computers that is 1 ampere of characters. WPAN - Graphics-based software, such as Windows operating systems, displays...
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..., 48 storing, 49 blanks ExpressCards, 71, 73 removing, 72, 74 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 29 installing, 149 Blu-ray Disc, 56, 97 boot sequence, 170 brightness adjusting, 41 C carnet, 152 CD blank, 55 CD-RW drive problems, 97 drive problems, 97 Check Disk, 98 cleaning display, 172 keyboard... to previous operating state, 123 slow performance, 99, 109 specifications, 159 stops responding, 107 connecting audio device, 59 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 59 contacting Dell, 158 Index 195
..., 48 storing, 49 blanks ExpressCards, 71, 73 removing, 72, 74 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 29 installing, 149 Blu-ray Disc, 56, 97 boot sequence, 170 brightness adjusting, 41 C carnet, 152 CD blank, 55 CD-RW drive problems, 97 drive problems, 97 Check Disk, 98 cleaning display, 172 keyboard... to previous operating state, 123 slow performance, 99, 109 specifications, 159 stops responding, 107 connecting audio device, 59 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 59 contacting Dell, 158 Index 195
