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... Lockups and 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...
... Lockups and 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...
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• Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support ..., date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. You may need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components.
• Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support ..., date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. You may need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components.
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... Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. ...minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm 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...
... Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. ...minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm 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...
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... turn off, so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your hard disk. Use hibernation to your computer. Hibernation is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. This action shuts down only when you must turn off the power to save power when...a power failure while on your desktop is restored exactly as you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you left it . Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved...
... turn off, so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your hard disk. Use hibernation to your computer. Hibernation is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. This action shuts down only when you must turn off the power to save power when...a power failure while on your desktop is restored exactly as you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you left it . Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved...
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... at a later time. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to view version information for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to change made to a file for the system and installed drivers. These...
... at a later time. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to view version information for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to change made to a file for the system and installed drivers. These...
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... and more. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
... and more. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 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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...Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. For more information on ... significantly reduce 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- You may need to purchase a new battery...
...Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. For more information on ... significantly reduce 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- You may need to purchase a new battery...
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... key down while pressing the minus (-) key to zoom out. Increasing Computer Speed by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of days to keep information in the browsing history to limit the space used to store this information. It is...
... key down while pressing the minus (-) key to zoom out. Increasing Computer Speed by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of days to keep information in the browsing history to limit the space used to store this information. It is...
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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 web browser and locate a tab for Internet Options. 2 From the Temporary Internet Files section...
... 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 web browser and locate a tab for Internet Options. 2 From the Temporary Internet Files section...
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Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools ...on your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Use the Hardware ...
Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools ...on your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Use the Hardware ...
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... the documentation shipped with your location, if applicable. - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. 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 the...
... the documentation shipped with your location, if applicable. - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. 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 the...
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... MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I N T E R R U P T - N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E M E M O R Y - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L U R E - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. 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 O N - Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292...
... MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I N T E R R U P T - N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E M E M O R Y - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L U R E - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. 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 O N - Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292...
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... Program" on page 281). RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A B L E T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - See "Drive Problems" on page 292. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - D I S K D R I L U R E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). S H U T D O W N F A I V E - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - See "Lockups and Software Problems...
... Program" on page 281). RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A B L E T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - See "Drive Problems" on page 292. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - D I S K D R I L U R E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). S H U T D O W N F A I V E - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - See "Lockups and Software Problems...
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... and correct the date or time (see your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH... THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). P R O G R A M - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. STRIKE THE F3 KEY ...
... and correct the date or time (see your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH... THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). P R O G R A M - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. STRIKE THE F3 KEY ...
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... Windows® desktop; The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 6 Continue with "Using ...you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any questions that is known to an electrical outlet ...
... Windows® desktop; The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 6 Continue with "Using ...you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any questions that is known to an electrical outlet ...
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... a test from the menu below to run a more . If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you to be run. 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 menu, the following menu appears: NOTE: It is recommended that you want. This typically can take 10 to 20 minutes. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1...
... a test from the menu below to run a more . If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you to be run. 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 menu, the following menu appears: NOTE: It is recommended that you want. This typically can take 10 to 20 minutes. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1...
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... description. Describes the test and may not display the names of all the components installed on the taskbar or from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the test and any ...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). Displays your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results ...
... description. Describes the test and may not display the names of all the components installed on the taskbar or from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the test and any ...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). Displays your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results ...
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... N - CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I A - NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. Troubleshooting 291 is missing an essential file. T H E D E V I C E I N S YS T E M S E T U P - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). Insert a bootable CD or DVD. If so, run the program...instructions. Insert a disk into the drive and try again. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - To remove and then ...
... N - CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I A - NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. Troubleshooting 291 is missing an essential file. T H E D E V I C E I N S YS T E M S E T U P - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). Insert a bootable CD or DVD. If so, run the program...instructions. Insert a disk into the drive and try again. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - To remove and then ...
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...Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer... Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with 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 -
...Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer... Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with 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 -
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... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Troubleshooting 295 Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer) to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- Connect a properly...
... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Troubleshooting 295 Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer) to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- Connect a properly...