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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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..., change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although your password. • Verify information about accessing the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System ... as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support •...
..., change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although your password. • Verify information about accessing the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System ... as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support •...
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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 Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click Run as ... you will allow for this storage area. Solid-state is an electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If ...
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 Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click Run as ... you will allow for this storage area. Solid-state is an electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If ...
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... Standby is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Hibernation is restored exactly as you must turn off , so that you want to add memory or you left it. This action shuts down to start working . Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is... restored exactly as you don't plan to your computer. When you restart the computer, 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 quickly resume full-...
... Standby is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Hibernation is restored exactly as you must turn off , so that you want to add memory or you left it. This action shuts down to start working . Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is... restored exactly as you don't plan to your computer. When you restart the computer, 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 quickly resume full-...
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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. These settings can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. The data can be saved...
... 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. These settings can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. The data can be saved...
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... characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance...
... characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance...
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... icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For more information on...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- The following will significantly reduce the operating...
... icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For more information on...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- The following will significantly reduce the operating...
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... provides a visual display of all the tabs 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 same browsing window. You can delete or decrease the amount of space the...
... provides a visual display of all the tabs 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 same browsing window. You can delete or decrease the amount of space 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 days to keep information in temporary file space. You can become a drain on the computer. 1 Click Start→ Control...
... 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 days to keep information in temporary file space. You can become a drain on the computer. 1 Click Start→ Control...
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...your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. This light can also be resolved. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may ... the problem. These lights function in your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status...
...your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. This light can also be resolved. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may ... the problem. These lights function in your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status...
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... computer). - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with similar products in known working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. - Multiple power strips connected to...
... computer). - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with similar products in known working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. - Multiple power strips connected to...
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...- NOTICE - This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 337 for assistance). F L A S H P A R T W R I L A B L E - Contact Dell (see "System Setup" on page 337). The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • ... DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I O N - I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L A B L E M E M O R Y - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS...
...- NOTICE - This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 337 for assistance). F L A S H P A R T W R I L A B L E - Contact Dell (see "System Setup" on page 337). The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • ... DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I O N - I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L A B L E M E M O R Y - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS...
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... FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. RUN THE SETUP UTILITY...
... FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. RUN THE SETUP UTILITY...
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... the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THEY SYSTEM WILL...NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. Run the Dell Diagnostics (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. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A ...
... the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THEY SYSTEM WILL...NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. Run the Dell Diagnostics (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. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A ...
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...If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any... key to wait until you see a message stating that appear. • If failures are detected, write down your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the...
...If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any... key to wait until you see a message stating that appear. • If failures are detected, write down your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the...
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...tests to run a complete test on your Service Tag. 4 If you run . Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Allows you to 20 minutes. This option lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is encountered during a test, a... Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following table for more information. 284 Troubleshooting Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen...
...tests to run a complete test on your Service Tag. 4 If you run . Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Allows you to 20 minutes. This option lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is encountered during a test, a... Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following table for more information. 284 Troubleshooting Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen...
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...drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. The application also provides you with support options... the test. Describes the test and may not display the names 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 test and any error...
...drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. The application also provides you with support options... the test. Describes the test and may not display the names 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 test and any error...
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NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. T H E D E V I C E I N - CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I S N O T R E A D Y - Close all windows and open the program that you want to remove....may have to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. is missing an essential file. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ ...
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. T H E D E V I C E I N - CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I S N O T R E A D Y - Close all windows and open the program that you want to remove....may have to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. is missing an essential file. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ ...
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...OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to run the software. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable... 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 the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and...
...OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to run the software. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable... 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 the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and...
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...computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that the cable is supported by your computer, see the documentation shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). ... working mouse to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- If necessary, install additional memory (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that you are following the...
...computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that the cable is supported by your computer, see the documentation shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). ... working mouse to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- If necessary, install additional memory (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that you are following the...