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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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... be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. •...computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical ...
... be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. •...computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical ...
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...SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is a data storage device that is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on ...8594; Local Disk (C:) to confirm that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. 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...
...SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is a data storage device that is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on ...8594; Local Disk (C:) to confirm that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. 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...
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... to use the computer for an extended time while working again. When you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. Hibernation is restored exactly as you don't plan to save power but first saves everything in... computer again, it . Use shut down to save power when you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you left it.
... to use the computer for an extended time while working again. When you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. Hibernation is restored exactly as you don't plan to save power but first saves everything in... computer again, it . Use shut down to save power when you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you left it.
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... in the Device Settings sections are used to be saved to profiles to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Advanced users can be recalled at a later time. These settings can manually tune these options to view version information for...
... in the Device Settings sections are used to be saved to profiles to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Advanced users can be recalled at a later time. These settings can manually tune these options to view version information for...
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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.
... 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.
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... over time depending on how often the battery is used . Using Your Laptop Computer for ways 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 best results, operate the computer with the...Power Meter icon The first time you use 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-
... over time depending on how often the battery is used . Using Your Laptop Computer for ways 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 best results, operate the computer with the...Power Meter icon The first time you use 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-
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... the same browsing window. Zoom Adjust the size of everything on the screen 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 browsing history to limit the space used to store this information. You can...
... the same browsing window. Zoom Adjust the size of everything on the screen 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 browsing history to limit the space used to store this information. You can...
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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. However, this information. 188 Accessing the Internet These files can reduce...
... 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. However, this information. 188 Accessing the Internet These files can reduce...
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...your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter...about diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. This light can also be used to run a more complete system test to be resolved. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series ...
...your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter...about diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. This light can also be used to run a more complete system test to be resolved. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series ...
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... of interference are securely connected to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Ensure that the computer turns on a power strip - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • If the power light is receiving electrical...
... of interference are securely connected to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Ensure that the computer turns on a power strip - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • If the power light is receiving electrical...
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...Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337...on page 292). A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L U R E - G A T E A 2 0 F A I V E P R O B L E M . - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting...
...Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337...on page 292). A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L U R E - G A T E A 2 0 F A I V E P R O B L E M . - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting...
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... that the configuration information for the hard drive is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). Enter the system setup program and ensure that the ...LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - D I S K D R I C S - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). R E A D F A I L U R E O ...
... that the configuration information for the hard drive is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). Enter the system setup program and ensure that the ...LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - D I S K D R I C S - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). R E A D F A I L U R E O ...
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...POWER CORD. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. O F - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page ... message concerning 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 "Contacting Dell" on page 308). WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S...
...POWER CORD. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. O F - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page ... message concerning 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 "Contacting Dell" on page 308). WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S...
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...menu and press . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment... (PSA), a series of initial tests of your computer and try again. then, shut down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 284.
...menu and press . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment... (PSA), a series of initial tests of your computer and try again. then, shut down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 284.
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...lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is recommended that you run a complete test on the computer. 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 Custom Test or Symptom ... quick test of devices in the system. Used to test a specific device or customize the tests to run . Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is located at the top of each test ...
...lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is recommended that you run a complete test on the computer. 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 Custom Test or Symptom ... quick test of devices in the system. Used to test a specific device or customize the tests to run . Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is located at the top of each test ...
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...for your Warranty Information and provides you with support options for 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... to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters ...
...for your Warranty Information and provides you with support options for 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... to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters ...
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...M N O T F O U N D - O P E R A T I A - 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. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER... S U R E T H A T T H E I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E I S E N A B L E D I N - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I N S YS T E M S E T U P - The drive cannot read the disk. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to...
...M N O T F O U N D - O P E R A T I A - 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. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER... S U R E T H A T T H E I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E I S E N A B L E D I N - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I N S YS T E M S E T U P - The drive cannot read the disk. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to...
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...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 begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to get a response by ... 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. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to 10...
...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 begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to get a response by ... 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. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to 10...
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... 4 Turn on page 281). Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Ensure that the mouse cable... the safety instructions shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. Troubleshooting 295 RESTART THE COMPUTER - ...
... 4 Turn on page 281). Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Ensure that the mouse cable... the safety instructions shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. Troubleshooting 295 RESTART THE COMPUTER - ...