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Touchscreen Gestures 30 Zoom 30 Dwell 31 Flick 31 Scroll 31 Rotate 32 Keyboard 33 Backlit Keyboard 34 Keyboard Connection Types 35 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code 36 Locating the Label on Your Computer 36 Using Dell's Online System Profiler 36 Storage 36 About Storage Devices 36 Internal Storage Devices 37 Hard Drives 37 Solid-State Drives 37 Removable Storage Devices 37 Optical Discs 38 Memory Cards 38 Memory Module 39 System Board 40 Processor 42 Computer Fan 43 Heat Sink 43 Thermal Grease 44 4 Contents
Touchscreen Gestures 30 Zoom 30 Dwell 31 Flick 31 Scroll 31 Rotate 32 Keyboard 33 Backlit Keyboard 34 Keyboard Connection Types 35 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code 36 Locating the Label on Your Computer 36 Using Dell's Online System Profiler 36 Storage 36 About Storage Devices 36 Internal Storage Devices 37 Hard Drives 37 Solid-State Drives 37 Removable Storage Devices 37 Optical Discs 38 Memory Cards 38 Memory Module 39 System Board 40 Processor 42 Computer Fan 43 Heat Sink 43 Thermal Grease 44 4 Contents
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...Service Tag and follow the steps below: -- Storage devices can locate the Service Tag and the Express-Service Code of the computer chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer is : • Portable computers: Bottom of the portable computer • Desktop computer: Back or top ...the storage devices store data till you to support.dell.com. -- Locating the Service Tag and Express- Storage About Storage Devices Storage devices allow you manually delete the data. Most of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on. 36 Locating ...
...Service Tag and follow the steps below: -- Storage devices can locate the Service Tag and the Express-Service Code of the computer chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer is : • Portable computers: Bottom of the portable computer • Desktop computer: Back or top ...the storage devices store data till you to support.dell.com. -- Locating the Service Tag and Express- Storage About Storage Devices Storage devices allow you manually delete the data. Most of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on. 36 Locating ...
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... material, usually aluminum alloy or glass, and are called internal storage devices. Commonly used removable storage devices include: • Optical discs • Memory cards • Magnetic tapes Storage 37 Internal storage devices include hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). Data is a ...data storage device that uses solid-state (flash) memory to physical shock, are present above the platters. The hard disk drive is stored in electrical circuits. SSDs contain no moving parts as...
... material, usually aluminum alloy or glass, and are called internal storage devices. Commonly used removable storage devices include: • Optical discs • Memory cards • Magnetic tapes Storage 37 Internal storage devices include hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). Data is a ...data storage device that uses solid-state (flash) memory to physical shock, are present above the platters. The hard disk drive is stored in electrical circuits. SSDs contain no moving parts as...
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... : • Blu-ray Disc - A Blu-ray Discs stores 25 GB (single layer) or 50 GB (dual layer). • DVD - Memory Cards Memory cards, also referred to as flash cards, use flash memory to 4.7 GB (single layer) or 8.5 GB (dual layer). • CD - Optical Discs Some examples of...optical disc, the same size as digital cameras, mobile phones, media players, gaming consoles, and so on. Memory cards are : Secure Digital (SD)/Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Stick (MS)/Memory Stick Pro (MS Pro) Extreme Digital (xD) Multimedia Card (MMC) Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) [...
... : • Blu-ray Disc - A Blu-ray Discs stores 25 GB (single layer) or 50 GB (dual layer). • DVD - Memory Cards Memory cards, also referred to as flash cards, use flash memory to 4.7 GB (single layer) or 8.5 GB (dual layer). • CD - Optical Discs Some examples of...optical disc, the same size as digital cameras, mobile phones, media players, gaming consoles, and so on. Memory cards are : Secure Digital (SD)/Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Stick (MS)/Memory Stick Pro (MS Pro) Extreme Digital (xD) Multimedia Card (MMC) Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) [...
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... needed by your computer. Smaller in size than DIMMs. Generally used in notebook computers, however, may also be used in, memory modules are Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) with Random Access Memory (RAM) chips soldered on the type of computer they are used in some compact desktops and all-in desktop computers. •...
... needed by your computer. Smaller in size than DIMMs. Generally used in notebook computers, however, may also be used in, memory modules are Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) with Random Access Memory (RAM) chips soldered on the type of computer they are used in some compact desktops and all-in desktop computers. •...
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...a system board are: • Processor socket(s) - Provides slot(s) to the system board from the computer power supply. Contains the system memory or BIOS program. • Power connectors - Additionally, a system board may vary based on the type of a desktop system board. ...Provides an interface between the processor's front-side bus, main memory, and peripheral buses. • Flash memory - Provide power to install memory module(s). • Expansion card slot(s) - All other devices connect to the system board to be...
...a system board are: • Processor socket(s) - Provides slot(s) to the system board from the computer power supply. Contains the system memory or BIOS program. • Power connectors - Additionally, a system board may vary based on the type of a desktop system board. ...Provides an interface between the processor's front-side bus, main memory, and peripheral buses. • Flash memory - Provide power to install memory module(s). • Expansion card slot(s) - All other devices connect to the system board to be...
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...; AMD Sempron 42 Processor Processor Processor is generally measured in number of calculations it can perform in GigaHertz (GHz) or MegaHertz (MHz) • Onboard memory, also referred to the system board using a Land Grid Array (LGA) or Pin Grid Array (PGA) connector.
...; AMD Sempron 42 Processor Processor Processor is generally measured in number of calculations it can perform in GigaHertz (GHz) or MegaHertz (MHz) • Onboard memory, also referred to the system board using a Land Grid Array (LGA) or Pin Grid Array (PGA) connector.
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... sink increases the heat transfer from the processor to as the CPU. Legacy connectors for users who do not have dedicated memory on the system board. Discrete video cards are best suited for graphic‑intensive applications, playing high-definition video games, and...while reducing the power consumption which improves the performance of two types: • Integrated video - Discrete video cards have dedicated memory, and share the system memory and processor to manually enable the integrated video card. • Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) - These video cards are ...
... sink increases the heat transfer from the processor to as the CPU. Legacy connectors for users who do not have dedicated memory on the system board. Discrete video cards are best suited for graphic‑intensive applications, playing high-definition video games, and...while reducing the power consumption which improves the performance of two types: • Integrated video - Discrete video cards have dedicated memory, and share the system memory and processor to manually enable the integrated video card. • Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) - These video cards are ...
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ExpressCards are installed on , to your laptop computer. ExpressCards ExpressCards allow you to connect peripheral devices such as memory cards, wired and wireless communications, printers, scanners, microphone, and so on externally accessible ExpressCard slots. ExpressCard slot on computers that support EC 54 slots 48 ...
ExpressCards are installed on , to your laptop computer. ExpressCards ExpressCards allow you to connect peripheral devices such as memory cards, wired and wireless communications, printers, scanners, microphone, and so on externally accessible ExpressCard slots. ExpressCard slot on computers that support EC 54 slots 48 ...
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... help improve your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal options. -- You can also 114 Solution Station For more . Create a Dell Factory Image Restore on your needs: Phone support, Onsite support (in-home support), or Online services. Manage your hard drive using a visual representation ... Backup and Recovery - The control panel also provides links to access: PC Checkup-Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum memory on your hard drive, and track the changes made to download and install the available support tools, see...
... help improve your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal options. -- You can also 114 Solution Station For more . Create a Dell Factory Image Restore on your needs: Phone support, Onsite support (in-home support), or Online services. Manage your hard drive using a visual representation ... Backup and Recovery - The control panel also provides links to access: PC Checkup-Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum memory on your hard drive, and track the changes made to download and install the available support tools, see...
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...the PSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. This will take about 30 minutes or more. "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Select Exit to run the remaining memory tests? During the assessment, answer any key to the next test... system logo appears, continue to continue? (Recommended)." Press to continue if you are experiencing memory issue, otherwise press to access the Boot menu. Diagnostics 137 When the Dell logo appears, press to finish PSA testing. Do you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select...
...the PSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. This will take about 30 minutes or more. "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Select Exit to run the remaining memory tests? During the assessment, answer any key to the next test... system logo appears, continue to continue? (Recommended)." Press to continue if you are experiencing memory issue, otherwise press to access the Boot menu. Diagnostics 137 When the Dell logo appears, press to finish PSA testing. Do you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select...
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...can use the Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on . • Event Log - Restart the computer. 2. Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . 138 Diagnostics...; Device Tree - To test selected devices, click Run Tests. The Stat column displays the status of the ePSA home screen. When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Appears on the left of the ePSA home screen. Appears at the...
...can use the Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on . • Event Log - Restart the computer. 2. Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . 138 Diagnostics...; Device Tree - To test selected devices, click Run Tests. The Stat column displays the status of the ePSA home screen. When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Appears on the left of the ePSA home screen. Appears at the...
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... appears: "All tests passed." During the assessment, answer any questions that occurred during the ePSA tests, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. Do you want to see the errors that appear on your computer. The following table lists some of the beep codes mentioned in the Status... Window to run the remaining memory tests? If this system so far. If the ePSA completes with this occurs, note the beep code and contact Dell for assistance. Click the Event Log tab in the table below may not apply to...
... appears: "All tests passed." During the assessment, answer any questions that occurred during the ePSA tests, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. Do you want to see the errors that appear on your computer. The following table lists some of the beep codes mentioned in the Status... Window to run the remaining memory tests? If this system so far. If the ePSA completes with this occurs, note the beep code and contact Dell for assistance. Click the Event Log tab in the table below may not apply to...
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... Four Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure-BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm away from the monitor. 140 Troubleshooting Windows 7 Click Start → Help and Support. 2. For.... Type Help and Support in the search box and press . -- Windows 8 Swipe from electrical devices like fans, fluorescent lights, and halogen lamps. 3. Ensure that the memory module is supported for computers with Intel processor only.
... Four Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure-BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm away from the monitor. 140 Troubleshooting Windows 7 Click Start → Help and Support. 2. For.... Type Help and Support in the search box and press . -- Windows 8 Swipe from electrical devices like fans, fluorescent lights, and halogen lamps. 3. Ensure that the memory module is supported for computers with Intel processor only.
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..., the BIOS initializes and identifies system devices such as the user password • Determine the current amount of memory or the type of the BIOS is displayed, wait for future reference. 1. When the DELL logo is to : • Change the system configuration information after the prompt closes, the keystroke is displayed only...
..., the BIOS initializes and identifies system devices such as the user password • Determine the current amount of memory or the type of the BIOS is displayed, wait for future reference. 1. When the DELL logo is to : • Change the system configuration information after the prompt closes, the keystroke is displayed only...
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... selected boot device only for the current boot, and boots from the optical drive, insert the bootable media into the drive. If booting from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 149 Select the device you are booting from a network...
... selected boot device only for the current boot, and boots from the optical drive, insert the bootable media into the drive. If booting from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 149 Select the device you are booting from a network...
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Putting your computer by regulating power supply to resume working again. While sleep puts your work and settings in memory and draws a small amount of your computer into the sleep state is a power-saving state that time. You must set up a network connection between the ...
Putting your computer by regulating power supply to resume working again. While sleep puts your work and settings in memory and draws a small amount of your computer into the sleep state is a power-saving state that time. You must set up a network connection between the ...
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..., if a power failure occurs, Windows can quickly resume your work from the list of options available depending on your hard disk. Type Power Options in memory and on desktop computers. To modify the power settings, click Change plan settings. Hybrid sleep is typically turned on by default on your hard disk...
..., if a power failure occurs, Windows can quickly resume your work from the list of options available depending on your hard disk. Type Power Options in memory and on desktop computers. To modify the power settings, click Change plan settings. Hybrid sleep is typically turned on by default on your hard disk...
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... Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 18 6 Base Cover 19 Removing the Base Cover 19 Replacing the Base Cover 20 7 Memory Module(s 21 Removing the Memory Module(s 21 Replacing the Memory Module(s 22 8 Hard Drive(s 23 Removing the Hard Drive(s 23 Replacing the Hard Drive(s 26 9 Optical Drive 27 Removing the Optical...
... Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 18 6 Base Cover 19 Removing the Base Cover 19 Replacing the Base Cover 20 7 Memory Module(s 21 Removing the Memory Module(s 21 Replacing the Memory Module(s 22 8 Hard Drive(s 23 Removing the Hard Drive(s 23 Replacing the Hard Drive(s 26 9 Optical Drive 27 Removing the Optical...
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... pops up. 2 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 1 3 2 1 memory-module connector 2 securing clips (2) 3 memory module Memory Module(s) | 21 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module(s) Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Procedure CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do not use tools...
... pops up. 2 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 1 3 2 1 memory-module connector 2 securing clips (2) 3 memory module Memory Module(s) | 21 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module(s) Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Procedure CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do not use tools...