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... your computer is damaged, follow the procedures described in one direction, moving from its power source, and remove the battery pack(s). Hold a component such as a memory module by its edges, not its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. Apply the cleaner to the bottom. If your computer with a soft... you pull out the connector, keep it from the top of commercial window cleaner. Clean your computer gets wet or is not operating properly, contact Dell Computer Corporation. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for the appropriate telephone number.) vii
... your computer is damaged, follow the procedures described in one direction, moving from its power source, and remove the battery pack(s). Hold a component such as a memory module by its edges, not its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. Apply the cleaner to the bottom. If your computer with a soft... you pull out the connector, keep it from the top of commercial window cleaner. Clean your computer gets wet or is not operating properly, contact Dell Computer Corporation. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for the appropriate telephone number.) vii
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... container or packaging. You can harm electronic components inside the computer, periodically touch an I /O panel. Just before you of your computer's electronic components, such as a memory module.
... container or packaging. You can harm electronic components inside the computer, periodically touch an I /O panel. Just before you of your computer's electronic components, such as a memory module.
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Example: module n (where n represents the memory module number) xiv Example: The following message appears on the screen of your screen: Variables are symbols for example, or it can be a system message, for which you are presented in the Courier New font. Screen text is text that you substitute a value. They are instructed to type as part of a command (referred to as a command line). Screen text is presented in italics. It can be text that appears on your display or external monitor.
Example: module n (where n represents the memory module number) xiv Example: The following message appears on the screen of your screen: Variables are symbols for example, or it can be a system message, for which you are presented in the Courier New font. Screen text is text that you substitute a value. They are instructed to type as part of a command (referred to as a command line). Screen text is presented in italics. It can be text that appears on your display or external monitor.
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... 3-6 Finding Software Solutions 3-7 Installing and Configuring Software 3-7 Start-Up Files 3-8 Using Software 3-8 Error Messages 3-8 Input Errors 3-8 Memory-Resident Programs 3-8 Program Conflicts 3-9 Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts 3-9 Resolving IRQ Conflicts 3-10 If Your Computer Gets Wet 3-11 If ...Your Computer is Dropped or Damaged 3-12 Running the Dell Diagnostics 3-12 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 3-13 Dell Diagnostics Main Screen 3-15 Confirming the System Configuration Information 3-16 Using the Dell Diagnostics 3-17 Menu 3-17 Keys 3-17 Device Group ...
... 3-6 Finding Software Solutions 3-7 Installing and Configuring Software 3-7 Start-Up Files 3-8 Using Software 3-8 Error Messages 3-8 Input Errors 3-8 Memory-Resident Programs 3-8 Program Conflicts 3-9 Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts 3-9 Resolving IRQ Conflicts 3-10 If Your Computer Gets Wet 3-11 If ...Your Computer is Dropped or Damaged 3-12 Running the Dell Diagnostics 3-12 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 3-13 Dell Diagnostics Main Screen 3-15 Confirming the System Configuration Information 3-16 Using the Dell Diagnostics 3-17 Menu 3-17 Keys 3-17 Device Group ...
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...shipped with hardware wavetable support and 3D surround sound. Ultra direct memory access (DMA)/33 data transfer protocol for connecting external speakers, headphones, or an external microphone to 33 MB/sec. support.dell.com Introduction 1-1 An active-matrix super extended graphics array (SXGA)... a maximum of 128 MB. Integrated stereo speakers and microphone. A minimum of 64 megabytes (MB) of synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) system memory, with 2.5 MB of modules, including a diskette drive, CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive (on computers running Microsoft® ...
...shipped with hardware wavetable support and 3D surround sound. Ultra direct memory access (DMA)/33 data transfer protocol for connecting external speakers, headphones, or an external microphone to 33 MB/sec. support.dell.com Introduction 1-1 An active-matrix super extended graphics array (SXGA)... a maximum of 128 MB. Integrated stereo speakers and microphone. A minimum of 64 megabytes (MB) of synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) system memory, with 2.5 MB of modules, including a diskette drive, CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive (on computers running Microsoft® ...
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...: The boot routine is the operating system's attempt to "Power" found later in this chapter. 5. For power problems, refer to load its files into memory from the boot-up sector on the computer. If you see an error message, refer to the manufacturer's documentation that connect external devices through the...cable connections can interfere with the performance of electromagnetic interference (EMI), and poor input power or signal quality, can easily solve these environmental factors. 3-2 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: DellWare products are tight.
...: The boot routine is the operating system's attempt to "Power" found later in this chapter. 5. For power problems, refer to load its files into memory from the boot-up sector on the computer. If you see an error message, refer to the manufacturer's documentation that connect external devices through the...cable connections can interfere with the performance of electromagnetic interference (EMI), and poor input power or signal quality, can easily solve these environmental factors. 3-2 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: DellWare products are tight.
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...terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR) programs, such as drivers Interrupt conflicts between devices You can download with a modem. support.dell.com Basic Troubleshooting 3-7 The following circumstances: Improper installation or configuration of computer you obtain software, check it for instructions....some software problems. For detailed troubleshooting information on a particular program, see the documentation that came with certain application programs Memory conflicts resulting from the use all tests in the device group complete successfully, the error condition is configured, what ...
...terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR) programs, such as drivers Interrupt conflicts between devices You can download with a modem. support.dell.com Basic Troubleshooting 3-7 The following circumstances: Improper installation or configuration of computer you obtain software, check it for instructions....some software problems. For detailed troubleshooting information on a particular program, see the documentation that came with certain application programs Memory conflicts resulting from the use all tests in the device group complete successfully, the error condition is configured, what ...
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If you were experiencing does not recur, one of these TSR programs is creating the conflict. 3-8 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If the problem you receive an error message not listed in Appendix C, check the operating system or application ...programs probably created the conflict. Keep in mind that start them from the start-up file. If you identify which TSR program is causing a memory conflict, remove the commands that whenever you change the parameters of the computer's operating system, you may affect the successful operation of the programs....
If you were experiencing does not recur, one of these TSR programs is creating the conflict. 3-8 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If the problem you receive an error message not listed in Appendix C, check the operating system or application ...programs probably created the conflict. Keep in mind that start them from the start-up file. If you identify which TSR program is causing a memory conflict, remove the commands that whenever you change the parameters of the computer's operating system, you may affect the successful operation of the programs....
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Press at the Dell logo screen to load into memory, let the computer complete the load operation. If you ...subtests also have a component failure. To start the diagnostics, perform the following boot sequence: Removable Devices support.dell.com Basic Troubleshooting 3-13 As long as the microprocessor and the input and output components of your computer does... system setup program, go to test, simply select the appropriate diagnostic test group(s) or subtest(s). The Dell Diagnostics provides a series of menus and options from which the tests are run tests individually or collectively ...
Press at the Dell logo screen to load into memory, let the computer complete the load operation. If you ...subtests also have a component failure. To start the diagnostics, perform the following boot sequence: Removable Devices support.dell.com Basic Troubleshooting 3-13 As long as the microprocessor and the input and output components of your computer does... system setup program, go to test, simply select the appropriate diagnostic test group(s) or subtest(s). The Dell Diagnostics provides a series of menus and options from which the tests are run tests individually or collectively ...
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Instead, the printer is a parallel 3-16 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The computer recognizes the parallel port as a parallel port. Because your printer is listed as LPT1, which is attached to look for the diagnostics: The system configuration information settings (stored in nonvolatile randomaccess memory [NVRAM]) that tells the computer where to...
Instead, the printer is a parallel 3-16 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The computer recognizes the parallel port as a parallel port. Because your printer is listed as LPT1, which is attached to look for the diagnostics: The system configuration information settings (stored in nonvolatile randomaccess memory [NVRAM]) that tells the computer where to...
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...in this chapter for instructions. For instructions, see "Save-to-Disk Suspend Utility" found later in this chapter for instructions. 4-2 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Format the hard-disk drive and assign logical drive letters to the partitions you have trouble with your ... as DriveSpace, use the following algorithm to determine the amount of disk space to reserve for an S2D partition: Size of system memory + size of video memory + 1 percent of size of a 4-GB drive) 2. If you can also recreate the S2D partition using the rms2d.exe...
...in this chapter for instructions. For instructions, see "Save-to-Disk Suspend Utility" found later in this chapter for instructions. 4-2 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Format the hard-disk drive and assign logical drive letters to the partitions you have trouble with your ... as DriveSpace, use the following algorithm to determine the amount of disk space to reserve for an S2D partition: Size of system memory + size of video memory + 1 percent of size of a 4-GB drive) 2. If you can also recreate the S2D partition using the rms2d.exe...
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.... Then shut down the computer and try again. 4. Type to exit to run the Dell Diagnostics. 6. Press to enter the system setup program. This allows all system data to be able to use suspend-to handle video memory and additional system requirements. 10. Boot screen 5. Type and press . NOTE: The following steps...
.... Then shut down the computer and try again. 4. Type to exit to run the Dell Diagnostics. 6. Press to enter the system setup program. This allows all system data to be able to use suspend-to handle video memory and additional system requirements. 10. Boot screen 5. Type and press . NOTE: The following steps...
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If you wait too long and the operating system begins to load into memory, let the computer complete the load operation. Insert the Dell System Software CD into memory, let the computer complete the load operation. Turn on partitioning and formatting your drive, see both your operating system and your... 4. To check the size of unpartitioned space on or restart the computer. 2. Enter the Boot screen, and press to MS-DOS mode. 4-6 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If you have a minimum of 150 MB of the S2D file, at an MS-DOS prompt type and press . ...
If you wait too long and the operating system begins to load into memory, let the computer complete the load operation. Insert the Dell System Software CD into memory, let the computer complete the load operation. Turn on partitioning and formatting your drive, see both your operating system and your... 4. To check the size of unpartitioned space on or restart the computer. 2. Enter the Boot screen, and press to MS-DOS mode. 4-6 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If you have a minimum of 150 MB of the S2D file, at an MS-DOS prompt type and press . ...
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... assistance with a modem and/or fax capabilities, you have access to load into memory, let the computer complete the load operation. NOTE: Include a space before each forward slash. Dell's technical assistance Web site (http://support.dell.com) provides driver and utility updates, as well as you wait too long and... the operating system begins to a computer with questions about your drive letter. 8. If you see the Dell logo screen to handle video memory and additional system requirements. 10. Your MS-DOS prompt changes from to create the S2D file...
... assistance with a modem and/or fax capabilities, you have access to load into memory, let the computer complete the load operation. NOTE: Include a space before each forward slash. Dell's technical assistance Web site (http://support.dell.com) provides driver and utility updates, as well as you wait too long and... the operating system begins to a computer with questions about your drive letter. 8. If you see the Dell logo screen to handle video memory and additional system requirements. 10. Your MS-DOS prompt changes from to create the S2D file...
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... and 5 V PC Card connector size 68 pins Data width (maximum) PCMCIA 16 bits CardBus 32 bits Architecture SDRAM Memory module sockets . . . . . one microphone-in connector; A-2 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide one headphones/speakers connector USB 4-pin connector Modem RJ-45 connector NOTE: For the full name...line-in/audio-in the system Help. and 128-MB 3.3-V SDRAM modules Minimum RAM 64-MB Maximum RAM 128 MB Memory clock speed 100 MHz Memory access time CL2 or CL3 (Note: CL3 indicates a CAS latency of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table...
... and 5 V PC Card connector size 68 pins Data width (maximum) PCMCIA 16 bits CardBus 32 bits Architecture SDRAM Memory module sockets . . . . . one microphone-in connector; A-2 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide one headphones/speakers connector USB 4-pin connector Modem RJ-45 connector NOTE: For the full name...line-in/audio-in the system Help. and 128-MB 3.3-V SDRAM modules Minimum RAM 64-MB Maximum RAM 128 MB Memory clock speed 100 MHz Memory access time CL2 or CL3 (Note: CL3 indicates a CAS latency of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table...
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support.dell.com Technical Specifications A-3 headphone; line-in the system Help. Network interface controller RJ-11 connector Docking 240-pin connector (not supported) Audio type Sound Blaster (... Controls volume can be controlled through key combinations, application program menus Video type 256-bit hardware-accelerated Data bus AGP Video controller NeoMagic NM2200 Video memory 2.5 MB Type SVGA, active-matrix color (TFT) Maximum resolution/colors . . . . 800 x 600 pixels; 262,144-color display Response time (typical 50 ms rise; 20 ms...
support.dell.com Technical Specifications A-3 headphone; line-in the system Help. Network interface controller RJ-11 connector Docking 240-pin connector (not supported) Audio type Sound Blaster (... Controls volume can be controlled through key combinations, application program menus Video type 256-bit hardware-accelerated Data bus AGP Video controller NeoMagic NM2200 Video memory 2.5 MB Type SVGA, active-matrix color (TFT) Maximum resolution/colors . . . . 800 x 600 pixels; 262,144-color display Response time (typical 50 ms rise; 20 ms...
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support.dell.com Using the System Setup Program B-1 Each time you turn on your... stored in NVRAM. When your system's password features. Your computer retains system configuration information in the nonvolatile randomaccess memory (NVRAM) maintained by the settings in the Windows control panels, such as follows: To change your system configuration...program as the Power Management control panel. for example, power management or security features NOTE: Many of system memory To set in the system setup program. This appendix describes the system setup program, which you can use ...
support.dell.com Using the System Setup Program B-1 Each time you turn on your... stored in NVRAM. When your system's password features. Your computer retains system configuration information in the nonvolatile randomaccess memory (NVRAM) maintained by the settings in the Windows control panels, such as follows: To change your system configuration...program as the Power Management control panel. for example, power management or security features NOTE: Many of system memory To set in the system setup program. This appendix describes the system setup program, which you can use ...
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... this table, see the Glossary in the computer. System Memory Displays the base amount of diskette drive being used in this option is Enabled (the default), a Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility summary screen appears during system boot after the POST. support.dell.com Using the System Setup Program B-3 PS/2 Pointing Device Auto Detect...
... this table, see the Glossary in the computer. System Memory Displays the base amount of diskette drive being used in this option is Enabled (the default), a Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility summary screen appears during system boot after the POST. support.dell.com Using the System Setup Program B-3 PS/2 Pointing Device Auto Detect...
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... (default) and Enabled. Diskette access Specifies whether a Supervisor or User password is enabled, you must enter a password before the computer loads the operating system into memory. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in the system Help. Set User Password Press to set up a new user password...the computer. Set Supervisor Password Press to set up a new supervisor password, and then follow the instructions on your screen. Password on your screen. support.dell.com Using the System Setup Program B-9 This password can replace the user password.
... (default) and Enabled. Diskette access Specifies whether a Supervisor or User password is enabled, you must enter a password before the computer loads the operating system into memory. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in the system Help. Set User Password Press to set up a new user password...the computer. Set Supervisor Password Press to set up a new supervisor password, and then follow the instructions on your screen. Password on your screen. support.dell.com Using the System Setup Program B-9 This password can replace the user password.
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...system power and sets Video Timeout, Hard Disk Timeout, and Auto Suspend Timeout to access the keyboard, touch pad, PS/2 mouse, or display memory. Battery Only (the default) enables power management features only while the computer is set Power Management to a lower number of minutes. Settings are...determine how long the keyboard, touch pad, and PS/2 mouse remain idle (no I /O activity) before the drive motor shuts down. support.dell.com Using the System Setup Program B-11 The drive motor starts up again at the first attempt to 2 minutes each power management setting. PM ...
...system power and sets Video Timeout, Hard Disk Timeout, and Auto Suspend Timeout to access the keyboard, touch pad, PS/2 mouse, or display memory. Battery Only (the default) enables power management features only while the computer is set Power Management to a lower number of minutes. Settings are...determine how long the keyboard, touch pad, and PS/2 mouse remain idle (no I /O activity) before the drive motor shuts down. support.dell.com Using the System Setup Program B-11 The drive motor starts up again at the first attempt to 2 minutes each power management setting. PM ...