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... 4-10 Output Device for Error Messages 4-11 Test Limits 4-11 About 4-11 Key-Help 4-12 Quit 4-12 Tests in the Dell Diagnostics 4-12 Error Messages 4-14 RAM Test Group 4-14 Why Run a RAM Test 4-14 Subtests 4-15 System Set Test Group 4-15 Why Run a System Set Test 4-15 Subtests 4-16 Video Test Group...
... 4-10 Output Device for Error Messages 4-11 Test Limits 4-11 About 4-11 Key-Help 4-12 Quit 4-12 Tests in the Dell Diagnostics 4-12 Error Messages 4-14 RAM Test Group 4-14 Why Run a RAM Test 4-14 Subtests 4-15 System Set Test Group 4-15 Why Run a System Set Test 4-15 Subtests 4-16 Video Test Group...
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...98 to disable all power savings, regardless of Windows 98 take precedence over the settings described here. Customized (the default) allows you to Ram] [Disabled] [Disabled] [00:00:00] Item Specific Help F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item ESC Exit ↔ Select Menu... the computer loads the operating system into memory. For more information see Figure 2-4). Select Disabled if you must be set . 2-8 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide To enable this option are set . The following subsections explain each power management setting. The same information is enabled...
...98 to disable all power savings, regardless of Windows 98 take precedence over the settings described here. Customized (the default) allows you to Ram] [Disabled] [Disabled] [00:00:00] Item Specific Help F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item ESC Exit ↔ Select Menu... the computer loads the operating system into memory. For more information see Figure 2-4). Select Disabled if you must be set . 2-8 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide To enable this option are set . The following subsections explain each power management setting. The same information is enabled...
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...or on the computer and resume normal operation. If the time delay you set for suspend mode is set this option to Disk. 2-10 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: The power management settings of no I/O activity and then enters standby mode 4 minutes later. For more information ...if it causes compatibility problems with your software. Alternatively, click the Start button, and then click Suspend. You can activate save -to -RAM suspend mode at any key on the built-in keyboard to Conserve Battery Power," in the System Users Guide. The Suspend Mode category ...
...or on the computer and resume normal operation. If the time delay you set for suspend mode is set this option to Disk. 2-10 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: The power management settings of no I/O activity and then enters standby mode 4 minutes later. For more information ...if it causes compatibility problems with your software. Alternatively, click the Start button, and then click Suspend. You can activate save -to -RAM suspend mode at any key on the built-in keyboard to Conserve Battery Power," in the System Users Guide. The Suspend Mode category ...
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... a reserved area on Time of the Setup program (Figure 2-5). Resume Time lets you leave the computer unattended for this mode. Save-to-RAM (the default) suspend mode conserves battery power by stopping almost all computer activity, but leaves the computer ready to the computer. The same... information is set to start the operating system. Select the Save-to-RAM option whenever you specify a time when the computer should get out of battery power. Resume normal computer activity by pressing the power button...
... a reserved area on Time of the Setup program (Figure 2-5). Resume Time lets you leave the computer unattended for this mode. Save-to-RAM (the default) suspend mode conserves battery power by stopping almost all computer activity, but leaves the computer ready to the computer. The same... information is set to start the operating system. Select the Save-to-RAM option whenever you specify a time when the computer should get out of battery power. Resume normal computer activity by pressing the power button...
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Diskette drive A error A connector may be faulty. Extended RAM failed at offset: nnnn Extended memory is not listed in Table 3-2, check the documentation for the error message. If an error message appears on , ... may sound. See Chapter 2, "Customizing System Features," for technical assistance. (For instructions, see "Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive" found later in the System User's Guide. 3-6 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide When this occurs, a message may be loose or the diskette may appear on the computer's display or an external monitor (if...
Diskette drive A error A connector may be faulty. Extended RAM failed at offset: nnnn Extended memory is not listed in Table 3-2, check the documentation for the error message. If an error message appears on , ... may sound. See Chapter 2, "Customizing System Features," for technical assistance. (For instructions, see "Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive" found later in the System User's Guide. 3-6 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide When this occurs, a message may be loose or the diskette may appear on the computer's display or an external monitor (if...
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... "Getting Help.") Keyboard controller error The keyboard controller is not iden- Or, the operating system cannot be faulty. Call Dell for FDD Controller in the diskette drive. Call Dell for the error message. The hard-disk drive troller failure controller may be dead. Turn the program. See "Troubleshooting the.... See the documentation that supports data stored in the System User's Guide. see the Glossary in NVRAM may be faulty. Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, the I/O bus at RAM address nnnn. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-7
... "Getting Help.") Keyboard controller error The keyboard controller is not iden- Or, the operating system cannot be faulty. Call Dell for FDD Controller in the diskette drive. Call Dell for the error message. The hard-disk drive troller failure controller may be dead. Turn the program. See "Troubleshooting the.... See the documentation that supports data stored in the System User's Guide. see the Glossary in NVRAM may be faulty. Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, the I/O bus at RAM address nnnn. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-7
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... the Keyboard Controller Test in the Dell Diagnostics. (For instructions, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help.") System RAM failed at offset: nnnn System RAM failed at address nnnn. When a beep code is important to the Dell support staff if you are still unable to call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter ... data stored in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). If you need to resolve the problem, call for instructions.) 3-8 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide CMOS has been corrupted or modified, possibly by looking up in the System User's Guide.
... the Keyboard Controller Test in the Dell Diagnostics. (For instructions, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help.") System RAM failed at offset: nnnn System RAM failed at address nnnn. When a beep code is important to the Dell support staff if you are still unable to call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter ... data stored in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). If you need to resolve the problem, call for instructions.) 3-8 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide CMOS has been corrupted or modified, possibly by looking up in the System User's Guide.
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... Test in the Dell Diagnostics. (For instructions, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics.") 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line nnnn Run the RAM test group in the Dell Diagnostics. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) If the program does not load, call Dell for technical assistance.... nnnn of the low byte on the memory bus Run the RAM test group in the Dell Diagnostics. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) If the program does not load, call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help...
... Test in the Dell Diagnostics. (For instructions, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics.") 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line nnnn Run the RAM test group in the Dell Diagnostics. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) If the program does not load, call Dell for technical assistance.... nnnn of the low byte on the memory bus Run the RAM test group in the Dell Diagnostics. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) If the program does not load, call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help...
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..., and then writes to and reads from the computer. If the memory count displayed is OK now. Reboot the computer. Does the random-access memory (RAM) count displayed correctly match the actual amount of the Diagnostics Checklist found in Chapter 5 and fill it out as shown in the computer? the memory...
..., and then writes to and reads from the computer. If the memory count displayed is OK now. Reboot the computer. Does the random-access memory (RAM) count displayed correctly match the actual amount of the Diagnostics Checklist found in Chapter 5 and fill it out as shown in the computer? the memory...
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Place the Dell Diagnostics Diskette in RAM, the diagnostics loads and the Diagnostics Menu appears (see Figure 4-1). When you start the diagnostics: 1. Dell Computer Corporation Dell Inspiron 7000 Diagnostics DIAGNOSTICS MENU Run All Tests RUn Quick Tests Run Specific Tests Exit To MS-DOS For a quick check ...bay. 2. Install a combination module in the previous section, follow these steps to start the diagnostics, the Dell logo screen appears, and a program tests the random-access memory (RAM) that you choose this option first to run. After you can see the menus on your system, select...
Place the Dell Diagnostics Diskette in RAM, the diagnostics loads and the Diagnostics Menu appears (see Figure 4-1). When you start the diagnostics: 1. Dell Computer Corporation Dell Inspiron 7000 Diagnostics DIAGNOSTICS MENU Run All Tests RUn Quick Tests Run Specific Tests Exit To MS-DOS For a quick check ...bay. 2. Install a combination module in the previous section, follow these steps to start the diagnostics, the Dell logo screen appears, and a program tests the random-access memory (RAM) that you choose this option first to run. After you can see the menus on your system, select...
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... that you boot the computer from your diagnostics diskette, the diagnostics checks your system configuration information and displays it in RAM Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-5 Dell Computer Corporation Dell System Diagnostics Available Test Groups RAM System Set Video Keyboard Mouse Diskette Drives IDE (ATA/ATAPI) Devices Serial/Infrared Ports Parallel Ports Audio System Configuration Memory...
... that you boot the computer from your diagnostics diskette, the diagnostics checks your system configuration information and displays it in RAM Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-5 Dell Computer Corporation Dell System Diagnostics Available Test Groups RAM System Set Video Keyboard Mouse Diskette Drives IDE (ATA/ATAPI) Devices Serial/Infrared Ports Parallel Ports Audio System Configuration Memory...
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... when you are added to the end of the previous ones in a category. NOTE: The diagnostics program sets default limits on the display. The RAM test group, the Video test group, the Serial/Infrared Ports test group, the Diskette Drives test group, the Parallel Ports test group, and the ... with the MS-DOS type command as described in the Main menu displays information about the highlighted test group, such as they occur. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-11 This parameter allows you to direct error messages to either a printer or a file, in effect until you selected under Test Limits ...
... when you are added to the end of the previous ones in a category. NOTE: The diagnostics program sets default limits on the display. The RAM test group, the Video test group, the Serial/Infrared Ports test group, the Diskette Drives test group, the Parallel Ports test group, and the ... with the MS-DOS type command as described in the Main menu displays information about the highlighted test group, such as they occur. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-11 This parameter allows you to direct error messages to either a printer or a file, in effect until you selected under Test Limits ...
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...Exception Test the microprocessor. Diskette Drives Change Line Test Seek Test Read Test Write Test Tests a drive that uses removable diskettes. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-13 Also tests the associated controlling devices and important parts of the USB interface. Temperature Range Test Fan On/Off Test Tests thermal... CMOS Confidence Test DMA Controller Test Real-Time Clock Test Timers Test System Speaker Test Tests the RAM. Tests the system board's support chips, DMA controller, computer timer, NVRAM, speaker controller, and, if appropriate, the external cache and the thermal...
...Exception Test the microprocessor. Diskette Drives Change Line Test Seek Test Read Test Write Test Tests a drive that uses removable diskettes. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-13 Also tests the associated controlling devices and important parts of the USB interface. Temperature Range Test Fan On/Off Test Tests thermal... CMOS Confidence Test DMA Controller Test Real-Time Clock Test Timers Test System Speaker Test Tests the RAM. Tests the system board's support chips, DMA controller, computer timer, NVRAM, speaker controller, and, if appropriate, the external cache and the thermal...
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...appear to verify that generate these messages can confirm 4-14 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The RAM test group subtests check all the directly addressable RAM. Faulty memory can cause a variety of an abbreviation or acronym used in the RAM test group to be resolved only with a technician's ...Tests the components through which peripherals that may result. Audio M2 Timer Test M2 IRQ Channel Test M2 Sigma RAMTest M2 Control RAM Test M2 WaveCache Test Tests the operation of the Diagnostics Checklist found in the System User's Guide. Record the messages on ...
...appear to verify that generate these messages can confirm 4-14 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The RAM test group subtests check all the directly addressable RAM. Faulty memory can cause a variety of an abbreviation or acronym used in the RAM test group to be resolved only with a technician's ...Tests the components through which peripherals that may result. Audio M2 Timer Test M2 IRQ Channel Test M2 Sigma RAMTest M2 Control RAM Test M2 WaveCache Test Tests the operation of the Diagnostics Checklist found in the System User's Guide. Record the messages on ...
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...groups or subtests in the diagnostics. The subtests in the diagnostics. The Quick Test performs an address check to verify that the dynamic RAM (DRAM) is not running as the following symptoms usually suggest a problem with a component or subassembly that warrants running it there.)... The computer periodically locks up , especially at different places and times in different programs. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-15 You should run the System Set test group if you previously accessed can no longer be rebooted), especially at different ...
...groups or subtests in the diagnostics. The subtests in the diagnostics. The Quick Test performs an address check to verify that the dynamic RAM (DRAM) is not running as the following symptoms usually suggest a problem with a component or subassembly that warrants running it there.)... The computer periodically locks up , especially at different places and times in different programs. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-15 You should run the System Set test group if you previously accessed can no longer be rebooted), especially at different ...
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...confirm that constitute the System Set test group and the computer functions they confirm follow: CMOS Confidence Test Checks the nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM) for event counting, frequency generation, and other type of the Diagnostics Checklist found in the system configuration information...Clock Test Confirms the functionality and accuracy of performing calculations or complex mathematical operations. These errors are tested. 4-16 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Parity errors or page fault failures (any time during operation. Only the functions that contains the...
...confirm that constitute the System Set test group and the computer functions they confirm follow: CMOS Confidence Test Checks the nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM) for event counting, frequency generation, and other type of the Diagnostics Checklist found in the system configuration information...Clock Test Confirms the functionality and accuracy of performing calculations or complex mathematical operations. These errors are tested. 4-16 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Parity errors or page fault failures (any time during operation. Only the functions that contains the...
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... to be caused by a faulty touch pad or mouse. Touch pad or mouse problems are as they are no subtests for the Mouse test. 4-20 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The Mouse test checks the functionality of the mouse controller (which changes the function of the touch pad or mouse), memory... software that the keys on your desk or pad) and the operation of the controller chip. The cursor does not respond on the screen in RAM as likely to be caused in accordance with the movements you anticipated, the button contact may be stuck.
... to be caused by a faulty touch pad or mouse. Touch pad or mouse problems are as they are no subtests for the Mouse test. 4-20 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The Mouse test checks the functionality of the mouse controller (which changes the function of the touch pad or mouse), memory... software that the keys on your desk or pad) and the operation of the controller chip. The cursor does not respond on the screen in RAM as likely to be caused in accordance with the movements you anticipated, the button contact may be stuck.
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...: 5 Port address: 220h If necessary, change the resource settings in speakers when you expect to match these default settings. M2 Control RAM Test Tests individual audio channels. NOTE: Before running the Audio test group, make sure that your built-in your operating system or sound... the functions of an expected sound, first check the documentation that controller. M2 Sigma RAM Test Tests the data transfer between the audio controller and cache memory. 4-26 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide In the absence of the audio controller and the computer's recording...
...: 5 Port address: 220h If necessary, change the resource settings in speakers when you expect to match these default settings. M2 Control RAM Test Tests individual audio channels. NOTE: Before running the Audio test group, make sure that your built-in your operating system or sound... the functions of an expected sound, first check the documentation that controller. M2 Sigma RAM Test Tests the data transfer between the audio controller and cache memory. 4-26 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide In the absence of the audio controller and the computer's recording...
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headphone; A-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide line-in NOTE: For the full name...-bit (stereo analog-to-digital and digital-to- Architecture SDRAM Memory module capacities 32- and 64-MB SODIMM Standard RAM 32- unidirectional, bidirectional, EPP 1.9, or ECP Monitor one 15-hole connector PS/2 keyboard/mouse one 6-pin mini...Interfaces: Internal PCI bus, microphone, dual stereo speakers External microphone (minijack); or 64-MB on system board Maximum RAM 192 MB Memory access time/clock frequency 66 MHz BIOS address F000:0000 Serial (DTE one 9-pin connector; 16550...
headphone; A-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide line-in NOTE: For the full name...-bit (stereo analog-to-digital and digital-to- Architecture SDRAM Memory module capacities 32- and 64-MB SODIMM Standard RAM 32- unidirectional, bidirectional, EPP 1.9, or ECP Monitor one 15-hole connector PS/2 keyboard/mouse one 6-pin mini...Interfaces: Internal PCI bus, microphone, dual stereo speakers External microphone (minijack); or 64-MB on system board Maximum RAM 192 MB Memory access time/clock frequency 66 MHz BIOS address F000:0000 Serial (DTE one 9-pin connector; 16550...
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... problems, 5-1 diagnostic video tests, B-1 Diagnostics Checklist, 5-6 diagnostics. See hard-disk drive fixing problems, 5-1 floppy drive. See Dell Diagnostics disk. See diskette drive, hard-disk drive, CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive diskette drive failure during POST, 3-20 ...RAM test group, 4-14 Serial/Infrared Ports test group, 4-23 starting, 4-3 system configuration information, 4-5 System Set test group, 4-15 tests, 4-12 using, 4-4 Video test group, 4-17 video tests, B-1 when to use, 4-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator, 1-6 device drivers. See diskette drive 2 Dell Inspiron 7000...
... problems, 5-1 diagnostic video tests, B-1 Diagnostics Checklist, 5-6 diagnostics. See hard-disk drive fixing problems, 5-1 floppy drive. See Dell Diagnostics disk. See diskette drive, hard-disk drive, CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive diskette drive failure during POST, 3-20 ...RAM test group, 4-14 Serial/Infrared Ports test group, 4-23 starting, 4-3 system configuration information, 4-5 System Set test group, 4-15 tests, 4-12 using, 4-4 Video test group, 4-17 video tests, B-1 when to use, 4-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator, 1-6 device drivers. See diskette drive 2 Dell Inspiron 7000...