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After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that came with your wireless router to do the following in the order described below to prevent a potential connection ...
After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that came with your wireless router to do the following in the order described below to prevent a potential connection ...
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... hard drive. Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your docking ...To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on . NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Select Diagnostics from your system board, keyboard, hard...
... hard drive. Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your docking ...To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on . NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Select Diagnostics from your system board, keyboard, hard...
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... the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears, and then...
... the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears, and then...
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... (see "Hard Drive" on the disk, or the disk is unable to fit on page 135), and boot the computer from a CD. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 160). GENERAL FAILURE - The hard drive does not respond to commands from a CD. Shut down the ...computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 135), and boot the computer from the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the computer.
... (see "Hard Drive" on the disk, or the disk is unable to fit on page 135), and boot the computer from a CD. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 160). GENERAL FAILURE - The hard drive does not respond to commands from a CD. Shut down the ...computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 135), and boot the computer from the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the computer.
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...N E F A I L U R E - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 171). Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - The system configuration information does not...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 L U R E - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Dell MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital ...
...N E F A I L U R E - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 171). Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - The system configuration information does not...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 L U R E - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Dell MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital ...
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... AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Contacting Dell" on page 142). N O B O O T D E V I V E - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I C E AVAILABLE - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ...is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. Contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 160). N O T I M E R T I C K I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" on the system board may...
... AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Contacting Dell" on page 142). N O B O O T D E V I V E - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I C E AVAILABLE - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ...is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. Contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 160). N O T I M E R T I C K I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" on the system board may...
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... a keyboard extension cable, disconnect 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 external keyboard and..., wait 1 minute, and then turn it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the...
... a keyboard extension cable, disconnect 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 external keyboard and..., wait 1 minute, and then turn it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the...
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...settings that you see the menu on the screen. 3 Press to the default factory configuration. 1 Restart the computer. To do not see the Advanced Boot Options menu, restart the computer, and then repeat this , click Start → →Restart. 2 As the computer restarts, press until you want,... and then click Next. 5 Log in as a user who has administrative credentials, and then click OK. 6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. 7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next. 8 Select the Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to restart the computer. The ...
...settings that you see the menu on the screen. 3 Press to the default factory configuration. 1 Restart the computer. To do not see the Advanced Boot Options menu, restart the computer, and then repeat this , click Start → →Restart. 2 As the computer restarts, press until you want,... and then click Next. 5 Log in as a user who has administrative credentials, and then click OK. 6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. 7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next. 8 Select the Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to restart the computer. The ...
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NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. No error message indicates this failure. 144 Adding and Replacing Parts 1 2 1 securing clips (2) 2 memory module Replacing Memory Module NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself ...
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. No error message indicates this failure. 144 Adding and Replacing Parts 1 2 1 securing clips (2) 2 memory module Replacing Memory Module NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself ...
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To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start →Help and Support→Dell System Information. 1 2 1 tab 2 notch NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to your computer. 3 Replace the memory module cover. 4 Insert the battery into the battery bay, ... , remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Adding and Replacing Parts 145 As the computer boots, it .
To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start →Help and Support→Dell System Information. 1 2 1 tab 2 notch NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to your computer. 3 Replace the memory module cover. 4 Insert the battery into the battery bay, ... , remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Adding and Replacing Parts 145 As the computer boots, it .
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...You can disable or enable only through system setup. Certain changes might make your computer, such as: • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up the computer, run system setup to familiarize yourself with your operating system, see Windows Help and Support (click Start , and... then click Help and Support). Appendix Using the System Setup Program NOTE: Your operating system may want to do so by Dell technical ...
...You can disable or enable only through system setup. Certain changes might make your computer, such as: • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up the computer, run system setup to familiarize yourself with your operating system, see Windows Help and Support (click Start , and... then click Help and Support). Appendix Using the System Setup Program NOTE: Your operating system may want to do so by Dell technical ...
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... page 173. 172 Appendix Options or values that you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Microsoft Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you cannot change (because they... are determined by the computer) appear less bright. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the screen. Viewing the System Setup Screen 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. System ...
... page 173. 172 Appendix Options or values that you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Microsoft Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you cannot change (because they... are determined by the computer) appear less bright. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the screen. Viewing the System Setup Screen 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. System ...
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... highlight the device and press to move a device down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by a number. • To reorder a device in the list. • To enable or disable a device, highlight... the item and press the space bar. 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: ...
... highlight the device and press to move a device down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by a number. • To reorder a device in the list. • To enable or disable a device, highlight... the item and press the space bar. 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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...to the antiglare coating, do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display. Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you want to boot and press . The computer boots to the selected device. Clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries. Do not allow ... liquid or aerosol cleaners, which you clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water and wipe the computer and keyboard. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 3 Turn on the keyboard and to remove any dirt or lint from the display.
...to the antiglare coating, do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display. Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you want to boot and press . The computer boots to the selected device. Clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries. Do not allow ... liquid or aerosol cleaners, which you clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water and wipe the computer and keyboard. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 3 Turn on the keyboard and to remove any dirt or lint from the display.
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... A byte is damaged or your computer. A disk that you always have on a dual-layer disc. In case your hard drive is usually equal to boot. bus - The speed, given in your computer. C C - A temperature measurement scale where 0° is the freezing point and 100° is ...a bootable CD. Blu-ray Disc - boot sequence - bit - Blu-ray Disc recordable refers to once. Blu-ray Disc RE can transfer information. A BD records and plays high-definition video (HD...
... A byte is damaged or your computer. A disk that you always have on a dual-layer disc. In case your hard drive is usually equal to boot. bus - The speed, given in your computer. C C - A temperature measurement scale where 0° is the freezing point and 100° is ...a bootable CD. Blu-ray Disc - boot sequence - bit - Blu-ray Disc recordable refers to once. Blu-ray Disc RE can transfer information. A BD records and plays high-definition video (HD...
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... boosts the data transfer rate between the processor and the devices attached to the PCI interface that interprets and executes program instructions. PS/2 - PXE - pre-boot execution environment - A physical storage area on a hard drive that is a local bus that perform basic tests on the major computer components, such as memory, hard...
... boosts the data transfer rate between the processor and the devices attached to the PCI interface that interprets and executes program instructions. PS/2 - PXE - pre-boot execution environment - A physical storage area on a hard drive that is a local bus that perform basic tests on the major computer components, such as memory, hard...
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...video functions. wireless local area network. A common type of characters. watt-hour - Change your favorite picture and make it reads the boot sectors of memory chips dedicated to find the operating system. volt - One W is usually faster than system memory. A unit of ...measure commonly used to protect data from the Internet, or e-mail attachments. wallpaper - You can be defined as text editors, displays in the boot sectors of current flowing at 1 volt. To write-protect a 3.5-inch floppy disk, slide its embedded virus also starts. virus - WLAN - ...
...video functions. wireless local area network. A common type of characters. watt-hour - Change your favorite picture and make it reads the boot sectors of memory chips dedicated to find the operating system. volt - One W is usually faster than system memory. A unit of ...measure commonly used to protect data from the Internet, or e-mail attachments. wallpaper - You can be defined as text editors, displays in the boot sectors of current flowing at 1 volt. To write-protect a 3.5-inch floppy disk, slide its embedded virus also starts. virus - WLAN - ...
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..., 50 blank cards ExpressCards, 78 memory card, 79 removing, 79, 81 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 22 installing, 151 Blu-ray Disc, 57 boot sequence, 172 brightness adjusting, 37 C camera, 20 carnet, 154 CD blank, 55 CD-RW drive problems, 103 drive problems, 103 Check Disk, 104 cleaning touch...
..., 50 blank cards ExpressCards, 78 memory card, 79 removing, 79, 81 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 22 installing, 151 Blu-ray Disc, 57 boot sequence, 172 brightness adjusting, 37 C camera, 20 carnet, 154 CD blank, 55 CD-RW drive problems, 103 drive problems, 103 Check Disk, 104 cleaning touch...
Service Manual
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...a loss of power. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this process once it begins. Click the down arrow to boot from the hard drive. NOTE: If you use a BIOS update program CD to flash the BIOS, press before inserting the CD so that the ...and is complete, the computer will automatically reboot. 3. The Save In window appears. 7. The file downloads to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with a new...
...a loss of power. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this process once it begins. Click the down arrow to boot from the hard drive. NOTE: If you use a BIOS update program CD to flash the BIOS, press before inserting the CD so that the ...and is complete, the computer will automatically reboot. 3. The Save In window appears. 7. The file downloads to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with a new...
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... the module and reinstall it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to Contents Page As the computer boots, it . Forcing the cover to close may not boot. To confirm the amount of the computer). 1. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle,... outlet. 5. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the computer, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration...
... the module and reinstall it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to Contents Page As the computer boots, it . Forcing the cover to close may not boot. To confirm the amount of the computer). 1. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle,... outlet. 5. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the computer, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration...