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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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...state is built entirely out of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command .... 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . The Command Prompt displays the amount of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state ...
...state is built entirely out of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command .... 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . The Command Prompt displays the amount of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state ...
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...loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is a state in which your computer shuts down Windows so that your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Use hibernation to start working .... Hibernation is restored exactly as you want to add memory or you must turn off the computer power. This action shuts down to save your hard disk. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista...
...loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is a state in which your computer shuts down Windows so that your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Use hibernation to start working .... Hibernation is restored exactly as you want to add memory or you must turn off the computer power. This action shuts down to save your hard disk. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista...
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... unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. This information can manually tune these options to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you can customize the color and intensity of a change available BIOS settings via...
... unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. This information can manually tune these options to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you can customize the color and intensity of a change available BIOS settings via...
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... realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All...
... realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All...
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... a new battery during the life of your computer. For more information on preserving the battery life of your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet ...NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect 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 best results, operate the computer with the...
... a new battery during the life of your computer. For more information on preserving the battery life of your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet ...NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect 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 best results, operate the computer with the...
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Zoom Adjust the size of programs that are open multiple web pages at the same time in memory) and/or reduce the number of downloading graphics each time you re-visit a web page. Accessing the Internet 177 Hold the key down while pressing ...
Zoom Adjust the size of programs that are open multiple web pages at the same time in memory) and/or reduce the number of downloading graphics each time you re-visit a web page. Accessing the Internet 177 Hold the key down while pressing ...
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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. These files can sometimes create security risks or even impact...
... 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. These files can sometimes create security risks or even impact...
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... problems, or operating status. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to indicate status and problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. This light can ... include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve the problem. Some desktop computers have...
... problems, or operating status. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to indicate status and problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. This light can ... include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve the problem. Some desktop computers have...
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... to the system board (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Ensure that the main power...
... to the system board (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Ensure that the main power...
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... ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 292. Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup ... error. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). G A T E A 2 0 F A I L U R E - See...
... ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 292. Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup ... error. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). G A T E A 2 0 F A I L U R E - See...
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...). POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I C S - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - D I S K D R I V E - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO...
...). POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I C S - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - D I S K D R I V E - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO...
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... POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. Contact Dell for instructions, 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. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. S T R I L E D - Enter the system setup program and correct the...
... POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. Contact Dell for instructions, 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. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. S T R I L E D - Enter the system setup program and correct the...
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... appears, press immediately. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on . then, shut down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to be working properly. 2 Turn on...
... appears, press immediately. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on . then, shut down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to be working properly. 2 Turn on...
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... 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 following menu appears: NOTE: It ... test of devices in the system. This typically can take an hour or more. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. NOTE: Select Test System to run a complete test on a symptom of the problem you to select tests based on your Service Tag...
... 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 following menu appears: NOTE: It ... test of devices in the system. This typically can take an hour or more. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. NOTE: Select Test System to run a complete test on a symptom of the problem you to select tests based on your Service Tag...
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...tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. Describes the test and may not display the names of the test and any error conditions encountered. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. Troubleshooting 285 Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Tab Results ...Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of 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.
...tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. Describes the test and may not display the names of the test and any error conditions encountered. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. Troubleshooting 285 Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Tab Results ...Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of 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.
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..., run the program that you may have to restart your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). Windows Vista 1... remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I A - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - is missing...
..., run the program that you may have to restart your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). Windows Vista 1... remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I A - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - is missing...
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IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on page 337. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your ... THE 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 not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off...
IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on page 337. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your ... THE 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 not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off...
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... shipped with your computer). • Ensure that the cable is successfully communicating with your computer. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for your computer) to the computer. • Verify that your computer is not damaged or frayed and...
... shipped with your computer). • Ensure that the cable is successfully communicating with your computer. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for your computer) to the computer. • Verify that your computer is not damaged or frayed and...