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...Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update ...Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing the Boot Sequence 309 Performing a One-Time Boot ...
...Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update ...Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing the Boot Sequence 309 Performing a One-Time Boot ...
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... changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. You... configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support •...
... changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. You... configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support •...
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...A solid-state drive (SSD) is a data storage device that is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information... 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that less drive space has been allocated to electronic circuitry that uses solid-state memory to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize=[the maximum space you will allow for this storage area....
...A solid-state drive (SSD) is a data storage device that is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information... 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that less drive space has been allocated to electronic circuitry that uses solid-state memory to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize=[the maximum space you will allow for this storage area....
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...Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you will be away from the computer for example, when you want to disk, a ...Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 This action shuts down Windows so that your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off , so that you restart the computer, your computer uses less power. Hibernation is restored exactly as you...
...Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you will be away from the computer for example, when you want to disk, a ...Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 This action shuts down Windows so that your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off , so that you restart the computer, your computer uses less power. Hibernation is restored exactly as you...
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... information for that component. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. This information can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor...
... information for that component. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. This information can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor...
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... characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
... characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
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...a Battery The operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- For best results, operate the computer...use your computer, use your laptop computer. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To view the battery charge...
...a Battery The operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- For best results, operate the computer...use your computer, use your laptop computer. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To view the battery charge...
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... computer processing by limiting the number of programs that are open. Saving Space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of the websites that you re-visit a web page. You can delete or decrease the amount of space the history...
... computer processing by limiting the number of programs that are open. Saving Space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of the websites that you re-visit a web page. You can delete or decrease the amount of space the history...
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... Options tab. 2 Delete the files in the browsing history, and then minimize the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the number of MB in memory and/or reduce the number of the history files on your computer, they are stored. This function was designed to make travel to store this...
... Options tab. 2 Delete the files in the browsing history, and then minimize the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the number of MB in memory and/or reduce the number of the history files on your computer, they are stored. This function was designed to make travel to store this...
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...which need to diagnose and resolve problems on how to resolve the problem. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to indicate ...information about diagnostic lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. This light can also...
...which need to diagnose and resolve problems on how to resolve the problem. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to indicate ...information about diagnostic lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. This light can also...
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...). - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Ensure that the computer turns on a power strip - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Too many devices on properly...
...). - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Ensure that the computer turns on a power strip - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Too many devices on properly...
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... O O T D E V I C E A V A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L A B L E - I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L U R E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see the documentation for assistance). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see "Keyboard...A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). See "Lockups and Software ...
... O O T D E V I C E A V A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L A B L E - I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L U R E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see the documentation for assistance). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see "Keyboard...A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). See "Lockups and Software ...
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MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - N O T I M E R T I C K I D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). RUN ...Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. T I C S - ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - MEMORY...
MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - N O T I M E R T I C K I D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). RUN ...Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. T I C S - ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - MEMORY...
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... the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT... PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page...
... the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT... PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page...
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... The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your computer and try again. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. OR • After the computer has been powered down completely, press and hold the key while powering the... any questions that appear. • If failures are detected, write down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you see a message stating that is connected...
... The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your computer and try again. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. OR • After the computer has been powered down completely, press and hold the key while powering the... any questions that appear. • If failures are detected, write down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you see a message stating that is connected...
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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 ... a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of devices in the system. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom of each test screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for more information. 284 Troubleshooting This typically can take 10 to run a complete test on...
... 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 ... a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of devices in the system. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom of each test screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for more information. 284 Troubleshooting This typically can take 10 to run a complete test on...
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...and provides you with options for your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on the taskbar or from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information...drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. Allows you with support options for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen....
...and provides you with options for your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on the taskbar or from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information...drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. Allows you with support options for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen....
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... follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer to use . Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→...for installation instructions. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. Troubleshooting 291 Insert a disk into the drive and... ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I B L E . NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. is missing an essential file. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A...
... follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer to use . Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→...for installation instructions. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. Troubleshooting 291 Insert a disk into the drive and... ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I B L E . NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. is missing an essential file. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A...
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... Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment... similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Windows XP...
... Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment... similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Windows XP...
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... connectors for bent or broken pins. For additional safety best practices information, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer) to ensure that your computer is supported by... your computer, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that the memory you begin any mouse extension cables, and connect the mouse directly to the computer. •...
... connectors for bent or broken pins. For additional safety best practices information, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer) to ensure that your computer is supported by... your computer, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that the memory you begin any mouse extension cables, and connect the mouse directly to the computer. •...