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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 ..., 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. Finding Information 31 FOR MORE INFORMATION:...
• Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook ..., 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. Finding Information 31 FOR MORE INFORMATION:...
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...Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. The Command Prompt displays the amount of space ...that is built entirely out of a flash memory, is an electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use ...
...Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. The Command Prompt displays the amount of space ...that is built entirely out of a flash memory, is an electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use ...
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... use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. When you want to use the computer for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you don't plan to disk, a power failure while on your computer uses less power. Hibernation is a state in... memory on standby can safely turn off , so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is a power-saving state, or mode. Use ...
... use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. When you want to use the computer for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you don't plan to disk, a power failure while on your computer uses less power. Hibernation is a state in... memory on standby can safely turn off , so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is a power-saving state, or mode. Use ...
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... when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to tailor and customize their system's performance. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor...
... when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to tailor and customize their system's performance. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor...
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... will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131
... will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131
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...8226; Running the computer in case 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- Preserving the Life of a Battery The... 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not ...
...8226; Running the computer in case 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- Preserving the Life of a Battery The... 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not ...
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... programs that you re-visit a web page. The tab feature speeds computer processing by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of downloading graphics each time you visit in the same browsing window. Hold the key down while pressing the minus...
... programs that you re-visit a web page. The tab feature speeds computer processing by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of downloading graphics each time you visit in the same browsing window. Hold the key down while pressing the minus...
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... Your Computer Clearing Browser History The browser keeps a record of temporary Internet files. These files can become a drain on your computer, they are stored in memory and/or reduce the number of the history files on the computer. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options...
... Your Computer Clearing Browser History The browser keeps a record of temporary Internet files. These files can become a drain on your computer, they are stored in memory and/or reduce the number of the history files on the computer. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options...
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... your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware...problems. See your Service Manual for the message in the System Messages list or in conjunction with the power lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may ...
... your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware...problems. See your Service Manual for the message in the System Messages list or in conjunction with the power lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may ...
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...; Eliminate interference. Too many devices on the front panel. Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). - Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar products in known working condition...
...; Eliminate interference. Too many devices on the front panel. Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). - Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar products in known working condition...
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... and ensure that was running when the message appeared. NOTICE - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. See "Lockups and... U R E - G A T E A 2 0 F A I V E P R O B L E M . - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E M E M O R Y - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING...
... and ensure that was running when the message appeared. NOTICE - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. See "Lockups and... U R E - G A T E A 2 0 F A I V E P R O B L E M . - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E M E M O R Y - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING...
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... and correct the date or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 287. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - Enter the system setup program and ensure that support multiple...
... and correct the date or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 287. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - Enter the system setup program and ensure that support multiple...
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... C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. Enter the system setup program and...the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. O F - Run the Dell Diagnostics (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. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO...
... C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. Enter the system setup program and...the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. O F - Run the Dell Diagnostics (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. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO...
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... any key to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on your computer and try again. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on . • Answer any... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests...
... any key to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on your computer and try again. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on . • Answer any... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests...
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...you are having. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer is located at the top of the problem you run a complete test on a ...the problem. This option lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is recommended that you want. 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 Custom Test or ...
...you are having. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer is located at the top of the problem you run a complete test on a ...the problem. This option lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is recommended that you want. 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 Custom Test or ...
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The device list may indicate requirements for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. 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 in the device list in the left pane of the test and...
The device list may indicate requirements for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. 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 in the device list in the left pane of the test and...
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... computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Insert a bootable CD or DVD. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. O P E R A T I N - See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). Windows...4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. T H E D E V I C E I N S YS T E M S E T U P - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON...
... computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Insert a bootable CD or DVD. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. O P E R A T I N - See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). Windows...4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. T H E D E V I C E I N S YS T E M S E T U P - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON...
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...HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open programs you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to...8226; If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 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 - 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 ...
...HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open programs you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to...8226; If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 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 - 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 ...
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... THE MOUSE SETTINGS - • See the software documentation for bent or broken pins. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Troubleshooting 295 and down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the...
... THE MOUSE SETTINGS - • See the software documentation for bent or broken pins. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Troubleshooting 295 and down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the...