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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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• Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International ...setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided...
• Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International ...setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided...
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...use a magnetic media. Solid-state is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and 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 Prompt. 3 ... Type the following : vssadmin resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize=[the maximum space you will allow for this storage area. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. The Command Prompt displays the amount of a flash...
...use a magnetic media. Solid-state is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and 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 Prompt. 3 ... Type the following : vssadmin resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize=[the maximum space you will allow for this storage area. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. The Command Prompt displays the amount of a flash...
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..., and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several seconds) when you want to add memory or you don't plan to your hard disk. Hibernation is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to disk, a power failure while on your computer. This action shuts...
..., and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several seconds) when you want to add memory or you don't plan to your hard disk. Hibernation is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to disk, a power failure while on your computer. This action shuts...
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... performance related parameters. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to be saved to profiles to monitor, track and log performance characteristics...
... performance related parameters. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to be saved to profiles to monitor, track and log performance characteristics...
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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. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk Cleanup...
... 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. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk Cleanup...
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... is fully charged. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your computer performance). For more information on preserving the battery...Batteries) 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- The following will significantly reduce ...
... is fully charged. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your computer performance). For more information on preserving the battery...Batteries) 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- The following will significantly reduce ...
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... to select Enable Quick Tabs check box. The tab feature speeds computer processing by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of programs that are open multiple web pages at the same time in the browsing history by clicking Delete, or...
... to select Enable Quick Tabs check box. The tab feature speeds computer processing by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of programs that are open multiple web pages at the same time in the browsing history by clicking Delete, or...
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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 web browser and locate a tab for Internet Options. 2 From the Temporary Internet Files section...
... 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 web browser and locate a tab for Internet Options. 2 From the Temporary Internet Files section...
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... power states, such as power, no power, or standby. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display ...diagnostic and status lights. These lights function in conjunction with the power lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to resolve device...
... power states, such as power, no power, or standby. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display ...diagnostic and status lights. These lights function in conjunction with the power lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to resolve device...
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... steady amber, a device may exist. - Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with your location, if applicable. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with similar products in known working by testing it with numbers on a power strip - Ensure that the voltage selection switch...
... steady amber, a device may exist. - Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with your location, if applicable. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with similar products in known working by testing it with numbers on a power strip - Ensure that the voltage selection switch...
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...setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307). HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. S.M.A.R.T error... V A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. G A T E A 2 0 F A I L U R E - ERROR 8602 - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting
...setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307). HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. S.M.A.R.T error... V A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. G A T E A 2 0 F A I L U R E - ERROR 8602 - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting
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... I V E - TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - This message applies to notebook computers that the configuration information for the hard ...drive is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. R E A D F A I L U R E O N ...
... I V E - TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - This message applies to notebook computers that the configuration information for the hard ...drive is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. R E A D F A I L U R E O N ...
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... THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. WARNING: A XXX-W AC ... TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR...
... THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. WARNING: A XXX-W AC ... TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR...
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... and the operating system logo appears, continue to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on . then, shut down completely, press and hold the key while powering the computer on 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. NOTE: If you see a message stating that is connected to ...
... and the operating system logo appears, continue to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on . then, shut down completely, press and hold the key while powering the computer on 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. NOTE: If you see a message stating that is connected to ...
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...code and a description of each test screen. Performs a thorough check of the problem you want. 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 following table for more information. 284 Troubleshooting Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer...
...code and a description of each test screen. Performs a thorough check of the problem you want. 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 following table for more information. 284 Troubleshooting Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer...
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Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices 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 conditions encountered. ...
Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices 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 conditions encountered. ...
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The drive cannot read the disk. Insert a bootable CD or DVD. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S...computer. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to restore computer resources. is missing an essential file. T H E...
The drive cannot read the disk. Insert a bootable CD or DVD. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S...computer. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to restore computer resources. is missing an essential file. T H E...
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... Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you begin any of the procedures in an environment ...similar to run the software. See "Contacting Dell" 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 - Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT ...
... Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you begin any of the procedures in an environment ...similar to run the software. See "Contacting Dell" 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 - Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT ...
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...). Connect a properly working mouse to ensure that the mouse cable is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer) to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and...
...). Connect a properly working mouse to ensure that the mouse cable is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer) to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and...