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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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... can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support...
... can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support...
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... 7 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. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (...click 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. 2...
... 7 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. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (...click 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. 2...
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.... Hibernation is restored exactly as you restart the computer, your computer uses less power. This action shuts down when you want to add memory or you left it comes out of unsaved information. When you must turn off the power to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within... use the computer for example, when you want to start working . Use shut down Windows so that your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to your hard disk.
.... Hibernation is restored exactly as you restart the computer, your computer uses less power. This action shuts down when you want to add memory or you left it comes out of unsaved information. When you must turn off the power to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within... use the computer for example, when you want to start working . Use shut down Windows so that your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to your hard disk.
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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. This information can be used . View System Information This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can manually tune...
... 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. This information can be used . View System Information This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can manually tune...
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When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk Cleanup ...
When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk Cleanup ...
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...fully charged. The life 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- For more information on preserving the battery... To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing 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. Using Your Laptop Computer...
...fully charged. The life 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- For more information on preserving the battery... To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing 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. Using Your Laptop Computer...
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... Internet Explorer keeps a log of the websites that are open. 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. Accessing the...
... Internet Explorer keeps a log of the websites that are open. 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. Accessing the...
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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 computer, they are stored. Deleting them regularly helps enhance your computer's performance and speed...
... 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 computer, they are stored. Deleting them regularly helps enhance your computer's performance and speed...
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...laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights...screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or in your Service Manual for information about diagnostic 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 ...
...laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights...screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or in your Service Manual for information about diagnostic 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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... have lights labeled with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Ensure that the electrical outlet is steady amber, a device may exist. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal...
... have lights labeled with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Ensure that the electrical outlet is steady amber, a device may exist. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal...
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...can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). D E C R E A S I N G A V A I N T E R R U P T - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L U R E - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A... is not listed in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. Contact Dell (see the documentation for External Keyboards" on page 307...
...can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). D E C R E A S I N G A V A I N T E R R U P T - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L U R E - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A... is not listed in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. Contact Dell (see the documentation for External Keyboards" on page 307...
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... O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 292. MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - The ...M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I N T E R R U P T - 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 X E D - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - R T C M O D E F I V E - T I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G -
... O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 292. MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - The ...M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I N T E R R U P T - 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 X E D - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - R T C M O D E F I V E - T I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G -
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... AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). D A Y N O T S E T - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - S T R I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. P R O G R A M - THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter...
... AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). D A Y N O T S E T - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - S T R I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. P R O G R A M - THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter...
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...test you want to wait until you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is known to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer ... of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on page 337. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see...
...test you want to wait until you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is known to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer ... of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on page 337. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see...
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...of the problem you want. Allows you to select tests based on a symptom of devices on the computer. 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 ... support will ask for your computer. Used to test a specific device or customize the tests to run . Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you are having. NOTE: Select Test System to be run ...
...of the problem you want. Allows you to select tests based on a symptom of devices on the computer. 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 ... support will ask for your computer. Used to test a specific device or customize the tests to run . Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you are having. NOTE: Select Test System to be run ...
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...Model Number, Express Service Code, your Warranty Information and provides you with options for 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 screen. The device list may ... also provides you to customize the test by 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). Allows you with support options for your hardware configuration for running the test.
...Model Number, Express Service Code, your Warranty Information and provides you with options for 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 screen. The device list may ... also provides you to customize the test by 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). Allows you with support options for your hardware configuration for running the test.
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... RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Insert a disk into the drive and try again. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. ENSURE THAT THE ...so, run the program that you want to restore computer resources. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I S N O T R E A D Y - Insert a bootable CD or DVD. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N - To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs...
... RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Insert a disk into the drive and try again. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. ENSURE THAT THE ...so, run the program that you want to restore computer resources. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I S N O T R E A D Y - Insert a bootable CD or DVD. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N - To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs...
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... Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions 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 "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program...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 are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. If you...
... Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions 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 "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program...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 are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. If you...
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...by your computer, see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. Connect a properly working ...your computer) to the computer. • Verify that your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 295 For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation shipped with your...
...by your computer, see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. Connect a properly working ...your computer) to the computer. • Verify that your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 295 For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation shipped with your...