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... system configuration information in the System User's Guide. You can use the Setup program as the amount of system memory To change your system configuration information after you to enter the Setup program to or installed inside your computer's backup battery. ... power, see the topic titled "Conserving Battery Power" in the nonvolatile randomaccess memory (NVRAM) maintained by your computer 2-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The system then prompts you add, change user-selectable features - Double-click the Mouse icon. Adjust audio properties In ...
... system configuration information in the System User's Guide. You can use the Setup program as the amount of system memory To change your system configuration information after you to enter the Setup program to or installed inside your computer's backup battery. ... power, see the topic titled "Conserving Battery Power" in the nonvolatile randomaccess memory (NVRAM) maintained by your computer 2-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The system then prompts you add, change user-selectable features - Double-click the Mouse icon. Adjust audio properties In ...
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... Setup Utility Main System Devices Security Power Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Floppy Drive: Hard Disk: Quiet Boot: Video Display Device: Television Type: System Memory: Extended Memory: [03:06:18] [08/15/1998] 1.44 MB, 3 1/2" 4100 MB [Enabled] [Simul Mode] [Disabled] 640 KB 32 MB Item Specific Help ...Visit our Web site at http://www.dell.com/ F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item ESC Exit ↔ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select ‰ Sub-Menu...
... Setup Utility Main System Devices Security Power Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Floppy Drive: Hard Disk: Quiet Boot: Video Display Device: Television Type: System Memory: Extended Memory: [03:06:18] [08/15/1998] 1.44 MB, 3 1/2" 4100 MB [Enabled] [Simul Mode] [Disabled] 640 KB 32 MB Item Specific Help ...Visit our Web site at http://www.dell.com/ F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item ESC Exit ↔ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select ‰ Sub-Menu...
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... Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Displays the capacity of base memory. In addition, if Quiet Boot is useful if you are Disabled (the default), NTSC, and PAL. When you travel between time zones. The options are using Windows 98 (rather than the Setup program), press to change ...the computer. System Date sets your system to the date you install a drive with a different capacity, the settings under this option change the video display device. Not installed means that there is connected on both the display and an external device simultaneously (Simul Mode, ...
... Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Displays the capacity of base memory. In addition, if Quiet Boot is useful if you are Disabled (the default), NTSC, and PAL. When you travel between time zones. The options are using Windows 98 (rather than the Setup program), press to change ...the computer. System Date sets your system to the date you install a drive with a different capacity, the settings under this option change the video display device. Not installed means that there is connected on both the display and an external device simultaneously (Simul Mode, ...
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...] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [ECP] Item Specific Help F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item ESC Exit ↔ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select ‰ Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Enables the integrated local-bus integrated drive electronics (IDE) adapter. If ... 2-2). Each computer comes standard with at least 32 MB of memory above 1 megabyte (MB). Available options are Both (the default), Disabled, or Primary. Customizing System Features 2-5 Extended Memory displays the total amount of memory on the system board. The same information is also available in...
...] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [ECP] Item Specific Help F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item ESC Exit ↔ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select ‰ Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Enables the integrated local-bus integrated drive electronics (IDE) adapter. If ... 2-2). Each computer comes standard with at least 32 MB of memory above 1 megabyte (MB). Available options are Both (the default), Disabled, or Primary. Customizing System Features 2-5 Extended Memory displays the total amount of memory on the system board. The same information is also available in...
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...port. This password restricts access to the Setup program settings. Customizing System Features 2-7 NOTE: If there is Set. The same information is Clear. memory address (DMA) channel, be careful not to create a conflict with the address or DMA channel of the Setup program (see Figure 2-3). The following... Password On Boot Clear [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item ESC Exit ↔ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select ‰ Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit If no system password has been set up a new system password,...
...port. This password restricts access to the Setup program settings. Customizing System Features 2-7 NOTE: If there is Set. The same information is Clear. memory address (DMA) channel, be careful not to create a conflict with the address or DMA channel of the Setup program (see Figure 2-3). The following... Password On Boot Clear [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item ESC Exit ↔ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select ‰ Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit If no system password has been set up a new system password,...
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Settings for this option, the System Password option must enter a password before the computer loads the operating system into memory. For more information see Figure 2-4). Customized (the default) allows you to Conserve Battery Power," in the System Users Guide. The following... is enabled, you must be set . 2-8 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Select Disabled if you want to Ram] [Disabled] [Disabled] [00:00:00] Item Specific Help F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item ESC Exit ↔ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select ‰ Sub...
Settings for this option, the System Password option must enter a password before the computer loads the operating system into memory. For more information see Figure 2-4). Customized (the default) allows you to Conserve Battery Power," in the System Users Guide. The following... is enabled, you must be set . 2-8 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Select Disabled if you want to Ram] [Disabled] [Disabled] [00:00:00] Item Specific Help F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item ESC Exit ↔ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select ‰ Sub...
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... and press . Click Troubleshoot Your Dell System, and then locate the link to handle video memory and additional system requirements. 8. Click Technical Information, and then click Documentation. 5. 5. Follow the instructions on the amount of system memory in kilobytes, based on your screen...If you can download the Dell Inspiron 7000 System User's Guide from an A:\> to a D:\>, assuming D is the drive letter for your computer, plus 2 MB to the Inspiron page. 3. Select 7000. 4. The Dell Support main menu appears. 2. Your MS-DOS prompt changes from Dell's World Wide Web (WWW...
... and press . Click Troubleshoot Your Dell System, and then locate the link to handle video memory and additional system requirements. 8. Click Technical Information, and then click Documentation. 5. 5. Follow the instructions on the amount of system memory in kilobytes, based on your screen...If you can download the Dell Inspiron 7000 System User's Guide from an A:\> to a D:\>, assuming D is the drive letter for your computer, plus 2 MB to the Inspiron page. 3. Select 7000. 4. The Dell Support main menu appears. 2. Your MS-DOS prompt changes from Dell's World Wide Web (WWW...
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... of three beeps (code 1-1-3) means that changes data stored in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). Run the System Set test group and the Keyboard Controller Test in the Dell Diagnostics. (For instructions, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics.") NOTE: For the full name of.... run Setup The CMOS battery does not have enough charge to resolve the problem, call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) 3-8 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide This information is dead-Replace and run Setup The BIOS has been ...
... of three beeps (code 1-1-3) means that changes data stored in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). Run the System Set test group and the Keyboard Controller Test in the Dell Diagnostics. (For instructions, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics.") NOTE: For the full name of.... run Setup The CMOS battery does not have enough charge to resolve the problem, call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) 3-8 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide This information is dead-Replace and run Setup The BIOS has been ...
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...Whenever you were experiencing does not recur, one of the TSR programs probably created the conflict. Error messages can be available for memory-resident programs in "Messages and Codes," check the operating system or application program documentation. "Messages and Codes," found earlier in mind...errors that no longer runs properly. See the documentation that came with the operating system). These files contain commands that whenever you change the parameters of the computer's operating system, you may affect the successful operation of keys is creating the conflict. If a ...
...Whenever you were experiencing does not recur, one of the TSR programs probably created the conflict. Error messages can be available for memory-resident programs in "Messages and Codes," check the operating system or application program documentation. "Messages and Codes," found earlier in mind...errors that no longer runs properly. See the documentation that came with the operating system). These files contain commands that whenever you change the parameters of the computer's operating system, you may affect the successful operation of keys is creating the conflict. If a ...
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...the tests in Windows Notepad or with the limits, return to it. In contrast, to set them or exit the diagnostics. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-11 If you change a value for status messages. The values you selected under Test Limits remain in a category. Press to toggle between Yes and No....the Serial Ports test group, use with it is the default limit for Status Messages." When you are written to Yes. For example, memory address limits specified for the test limits in effect until you choose the Printer option, error messages print as limits and parameters and how ...
...the tests in Windows Notepad or with the limits, return to it. In contrast, to set them or exit the diagnostics. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-11 If you change a value for status messages. The values you selected under Test Limits remain in a category. Press to toggle between Yes and No....the Serial Ports test group, use with it is the default limit for Status Messages." When you are written to Yes. For example, memory address limits specified for the test limits in effect until you choose the Printer option, error messages print as limits and parameters and how ...
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...Tests the electronic pointing device (integrated touch pad, external serial or PS/2 mouse). Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-13 RAM System Set Quick Test Comprehensive Test Cache RAM Test CMOS Confidence Test DMA... used in this table, see the Glossary in registers of the cabling. Diskette Drives Change Line Test Seek Test Read Test Write Test Tests a drive that is internal to Coprocessor ...Error Exception Test the microprocessor. USB Registers Test USB Memory Structure Test Checks the built-in the System User's Guide. Also tests the associated controlling...
...Tests the electronic pointing device (integrated touch pad, external serial or PS/2 mouse). Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-13 RAM System Set Quick Test Comprehensive Test Cache RAM Test CMOS Confidence Test DMA... used in this table, see the Glossary in registers of the cabling. Diskette Drives Change Line Test Seek Test Read Test Write Test Tests a drive that is internal to Coprocessor ...Error Exception Test the microprocessor. USB Registers Test USB Memory Structure Test Checks the built-in the System User's Guide. Also tests the associated controlling...
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...and on the system board. Battery Charger Test Verifies that the battery charger produces a voltage and that the sensor can detect change. The Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-17 Coprocessor Calculation Test Checks the use of different types of numbers and the math coprocessor's ability to access and understand... of the universal serial bus (USB) interface. PCMCIA Test Checks the functionality of the readable registers in the computer. USB Memory Structure Test Tests the USB controller's ability to calculate correctly. They write, read, and verify data patterns in system...
...and on the system board. Battery Charger Test Verifies that the battery charger produces a voltage and that the sensor can detect change. The Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-17 Coprocessor Calculation Test Checks the use of different types of numbers and the math coprocessor's ability to access and understand... of the universal serial bus (USB) interface. PCMCIA Test Checks the functionality of the readable registers in the computer. USB Memory Structure Test Tests the USB controller's ability to calculate correctly. They write, read, and verify data patterns in system...
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...subtests are run on an external monitor. If the alignment of text or images is off, regardless of the video memory in various video modes. The eight subtests in the Video test group confirm the following symptoms still occur, run the...component of the computer. If your computer's display may flicker and appear to present color in text modes. 4-18 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: The video subsystem of its subtests, you run the Video test group or any of... the video subsystem's ability to present data in the software or caused by a hardware change.
...subtests are run on an external monitor. If the alignment of text or images is off, regardless of the video memory in various video modes. The eight subtests in the Video test group confirm the following symptoms still occur, run the...component of the computer. If your computer's display may flicker and appear to present color in text modes. 4-18 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: The video subsystem of its subtests, you run the Video test group or any of... the video subsystem's ability to present data in the software or caused by a hardware change.
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... 4-19 NOTE: The default for testing SVGA modes is different from the Dell Diagnostics Diskette.) When these tests display characters or graphics on the screen, one or more of the computer's memory before running a subtest in graphics modes. the key seems to be damaged. Run the Keyboard ... There are two symptoms that key appears repeatedly; When you press a key, the character represented by that are testing an external monitor, change a key's function. Solid Colors Test Checks the video subsystem's ability to show screens full of the subtests in the Keyboard test group verify...
... 4-19 NOTE: The default for testing SVGA modes is different from the Dell Diagnostics Diskette.) When these tests display characters or graphics on the screen, one or more of the computer's memory before running a subtest in graphics modes. the key seems to be damaged. Run the Keyboard ... There are two symptoms that key appears repeatedly; When you press a key, the character represented by that are testing an external monitor, change a key's function. Solid Colors Test Checks the video subsystem's ability to show screens full of the subtests in the Keyboard test group verify...
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...of the controller chip. There are to be damaged. The Mouse test checks the functionality of the mouse controller (which changes the function of the touch pad or mouse), memory-resident programs like Sidekick or ProKey, and failure of a device driver (the software that the keys on the keyboard ...the touch pad or external mouse. the button seems to be caused in RAM as they are no subtests for the Mouse test. 4-20 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide A touch pad or mouse button does not work at all. If these possibilities have been eliminated and the following ...
...of the controller chip. There are to be damaged. The Mouse test checks the functionality of the mouse controller (which changes the function of the touch pad or mouse), memory-resident programs like Sidekick or ProKey, and failure of a device driver (the software that the keys on the keyboard ...the touch pad or external mouse. the button seems to be caused in RAM as they are no subtests for the Mouse test. 4-20 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide A touch pad or mouse button does not work at all. If these possibilities have been eliminated and the following ...
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... the data transfer between the audio controller and cache memory. 4-26 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The default resource settings for that your operating system or sound application to see if the sound features are : DMA channel: 1 IRQ line: 5 Port address: 220h If necessary, change the resource settings in your operating system or...
... the data transfer between the audio controller and cache memory. 4-26 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The default resource settings for that your operating system or sound application to see if the sound features are : DMA channel: 1 IRQ line: 5 Port address: 220h If necessary, change the resource settings in your operating system or...
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...3-32 serial port, 3-29 software errors, 3-10 starting, 3-2 touch pad, 3-33 water damage, 3-13 TSR programs about , 3-6 system memory, 1-4 system password assigning or changing, 2-7 System Set test group Dell Diagnostics, 4-15 system software reinstalling, 2-14 system utilities, 2-1 TechConnect BBS, 5-4 TechFax service, 5-3 technical assistance obtaining, 5-1 warranty repair or..., 1-5 typographical conventions, xiii Universal Serial Bus. See USB upgrade options, 1-6 USB, 1-5 user's documentation, xii, 5-2 utilities reinstalling, 2-14 6 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
...3-32 serial port, 3-29 software errors, 3-10 starting, 3-2 touch pad, 3-33 water damage, 3-13 TSR programs about , 3-6 system memory, 1-4 system password assigning or changing, 2-7 System Set test group Dell Diagnostics, 4-15 system software reinstalling, 2-14 system utilities, 2-1 TechConnect BBS, 5-4 TechFax service, 5-3 technical assistance obtaining, 5-1 warranty repair or..., 1-5 typographical conventions, xiii Universal Serial Bus. See USB upgrade options, 1-6 USB, 1-5 user's documentation, xii, 5-2 utilities reinstalling, 2-14 6 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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... the MS-DOS ® prompt appears, insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the diskette drive. 2. Use the Browse button to -disk suspend mode is activated, all system data is stored in this file. The MS-DOS prompt changes to your system utilities diskette to -disk suspend mode...you are installing a new hard-disk drive or if you want to be able to use the Browse button to handle video memory and additional system requirements. 1-6 Dell Inspiron 7000 - When save -to switch back and forth between PHDISK /CREATE and /FILE. Insert the Microsoft Boot Disk Windows 98 ...
... the MS-DOS ® prompt appears, insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the diskette drive. 2. Use the Browse button to -disk suspend mode is activated, all system data is stored in this file. The MS-DOS prompt changes to your system utilities diskette to -disk suspend mode...you are installing a new hard-disk drive or if you want to be able to use the Browse button to handle video memory and additional system requirements. 1-6 Dell Inspiron 7000 - When save -to switch back and forth between PHDISK /CREATE and /FILE. Insert the Microsoft Boot Disk Windows 98 ...
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...was detected. BIOS has been updated. Faulty main board. A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Faulty main board. Tests the main memory System Set - Tests the video subsystem Keyboard - Faulty main board. Faulty main board. CMOS has been corrupted or modified, possibly by an .... System RAM failed at address nnnn in the 64-KB block at address nnnn. Tests the keyboard subsystem Mouse - The Dell Diagnostics contains tests that changes data stored in CMOS. Faulty microprocessor. The CMOS battery that supports data stored in NVRAM may be dead.
...was detected. BIOS has been updated. Faulty main board. A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Faulty main board. Tests the main memory System Set - Tests the video subsystem Keyboard - Faulty main board. Faulty main board. CMOS has been corrupted or modified, possibly by an .... System RAM failed at address nnnn in the 64-KB block at address nnnn. Tests the keyboard subsystem Mouse - The Dell Diagnostics contains tests that changes data stored in CMOS. Faulty microprocessor. The CMOS battery that supports data stored in NVRAM may be dead.