E-Family Re-Image Guide
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...and applications as detailed in this document may result in undesirable performance Dell provides drivers and applications that are not included in Microsoft Operating Systems. These drivers are tested and validated with the system Drivers and applications must be built ...Reinstalled images should be installed on Dell E-Family systems in this guide. Dell does not recommend starting from a clean OS load and following E-Family systems: Dell Latitude 1st generation E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 2nd Generation E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 - E-Family Reimage "How...
...and applications as detailed in this document may result in undesirable performance Dell provides drivers and applications that are not included in Microsoft Operating Systems. These drivers are tested and validated with the system Drivers and applications must be built ...Reinstalled images should be installed on Dell E-Family systems in this guide. Dell does not recommend starting from a clean OS load and following E-Family systems: Dell Latitude 1st generation E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 2nd Generation E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 - E-Family Reimage "How...
E-Family Re-Image Guide
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Dell validated and tested drivers and applications are located on Dell's support web site http://support.dell.com/ - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.3 Latest Drivers / Applications and Utilities Dell recommends always obtaining the latest and most updated BIOS, drivers, firmware, and applications. Select Operating System (32-Bit or 64-Bit version must be selected) Dell Confidential Select Product Model and the Model Number - Choose drivers and downloads -
Dell validated and tested drivers and applications are located on Dell's support web site http://support.dell.com/ - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.3 Latest Drivers / Applications and Utilities Dell recommends always obtaining the latest and most updated BIOS, drivers, firmware, and applications. Select Operating System (32-Bit or 64-Bit version must be selected) Dell Confidential Select Product Model and the Model Number - Choose drivers and downloads -
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... read the data. One or more information. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Failure 7 CPU-cache test Contact Dell. If the message is not listed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 65). Contact Dell (see the documentation for more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. DI SK C: FAI LED I L U RE...
... read the data. One or more information. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Failure 7 CPU-cache test Contact Dell. If the message is not listed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 65). Contact Dell (see the documentation for more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. DI SK C: FAI LED I L U RE...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... loose. D I S K D R I V E C O N F I V E - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from the computer. DISK DRIVE FAI LURE - GATE A20 FA ILURE - Shut down the computer, ... R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E 0 - If the problem persists, try another drive. DRIVE NOT READY - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 40). Try copying the file to commands from a CD. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual...
... loose. D I S K D R I V E C O N F I V E - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from the computer. DISK DRIVE FAI LURE - GATE A20 FA ILURE - Shut down the computer, ... R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E 0 - If the problem persists, try another drive. DRIVE NOT READY - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 40). Try copying the file to commands from a CD. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40). Insert bootable media. KE Y B O A R D D AT A L ...not match the hardware configuration. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40). Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40). The operating system is installed...
...Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40). Insert bootable media. KE Y B O A R D D AT A L ...not match the hardware configuration. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40). Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40). The operating system is installed...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR ...LE - If the hard drive is your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. The operating system may be faulty or improperly seated. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65). MEMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS,...
... down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR ...LE - If the hard drive is your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. The operating system may be faulty or improperly seated. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65). MEMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS,...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...error-checking utility to charge the battery. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. Microsoft Windows® XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs...Help and Support). OP E RA T IN G S YS T E M NOT FO UND - A chip on page 65). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 65). Remove and then reinstall the program. OP T ION A L...
...error-checking utility to charge the battery. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. Microsoft Windows® XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs...Help and Support). OP E RA T IN G S YS T E M NOT FO UND - A chip on page 65). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 65). Remove and then reinstall the program. OP T ION A L...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... HAVE FAI LED A T CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR - setup program, then immediately exit the program (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Run the System Set tests in the table, see the documentation for assistance. 38 Troubleshooting X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I L E D - FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Possible...
... HAVE FAI LED A T CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR - setup program, then immediately exit the program (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Run the System Set tests in the table, see the documentation for assistance. 38 Troubleshooting X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I L E D - FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Possible...
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... a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65 for the USB device. Possible hard drive failure during harddrive start test (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). DI SK D R I V E R E A D F AILU RE - NO BO OT D E V IC E AVAILA BLE - USB OVER CURRENT ERROR...
... a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65 for the USB device. Possible hard drive failure during harddrive start test (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). DI SK D R I V E R E A D F AILU RE - NO BO OT D E V IC E AVAILA BLE - USB OVER CURRENT ERROR...
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...When to start the search. 3 In the search results, select the option that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems..., click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that best describes the problem and click Next to test displays in the system setup program and is recommended that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTICE: The...
...When to start the search. 3 In the search results, select the option that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems..., click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that best describes the problem and click Next to test displays in the system setup program and is recommended that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTICE: The...
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7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that the electrical outlet is properly connected. • ...error message occurs in this section, follow the instructions on . • Ensure that you set your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 42 Troubleshooting This message may not apply if you want to the system board (see the program documentation. I F...another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the device is working by testing it with your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the main power cable ...
7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that the electrical outlet is properly connected. • ...error message occurs in this section, follow the instructions on . • Ensure that you set your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 42 Troubleshooting This message may not apply if you want to the system board (see the program documentation. I F...another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the device is working by testing it with your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the main power cable ...
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...2 Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 64), indicating the tests that you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the outside of the box. Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Prepare all items being..., and so on page 65. Returns that belong with the item(s) being returned, whether for insuring any of loss during shipment to Dell. For the telephone number to call for paying shipping expenses. You are not accepted. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are responsible for your...
...2 Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 64), indicating the tests that you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the outside of the box. Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Prepare all items being..., and so on page 65. Returns that belong with the item(s) being returned, whether for insuring any of loss during shipment to Dell. For the telephone number to call for paying shipping expenses. You are not accepted. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are responsible for your...
Service Manual
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...1. NOTE: If your computer. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the procedures in Solving Problems, and then run the Dell Diagnostics. In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4. See the documentation that best describes the problem... to start button , and click Help and Support. 2. NOTE: If the computer is connected to test is active. l If the problem persists, contact contact Dell Support. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any plug-in system setup and is displayed in hardware with your computer...
...1. NOTE: If your computer. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the procedures in Solving Problems, and then run the Dell Diagnostics. In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4. See the documentation that best describes the problem... to start button , and click Help and Support. 2. NOTE: If the computer is connected to test is active. l If the problem persists, contact contact Dell Support. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any plug-in system setup and is displayed in hardware with your computer...
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... with the touch pad/mouse, or press and then , to select the test you see the Dell™ Technology Guide on the screen. 6. After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to select Dell 32-bit Diagnostics for Resource CD (graphical user interface). 8. Insert the Drivers... that you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found , run a complete test on your computer or at support.dell.com. 1. When the test completes, record the test results and then press any key to return to continue." NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a ...
... with the touch pad/mouse, or press and then , to select the test you see the Dell™ Technology Guide on the screen. 6. After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to select Dell 32-bit Diagnostics for Resource CD (graphical user interface). 8. Insert the Drivers... that you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found , run a complete test on your computer or at support.dell.com. 1. When the test completes, record the test results and then press any key to return to continue." NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a ...
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...description. NOTE: It is selected, the following tabs provide additional information for tests run a complete test on your computer. NOTE: When contacting Dell Support, have completed, close the test window to return to increase the possibility of devices in the computer. Help... Describes the test and any error conditions encountered. Run Express Test first to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 11. NOTE: The Extended Test periodically requires your part. The following menu appears: Option Express Test Function Performs a quick test of the test and any ...
...description. NOTE: It is selected, the following tabs provide additional information for tests run a complete test on your computer. NOTE: When contacting Dell Support, have completed, close the test window to return to increase the possibility of devices in the computer. Help... Describes the test and any error conditions encountered. Run Express Test first to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 11. NOTE: The Extended Test periodically requires your part. The following menu appears: Option Express Test Function Performs a quick test of the test and any ...
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... the writing process. Turn off standby mode in Windows before you write to a disc - Run the Dell Diagnostics - Try closing all programs before writing to the optical. Hard drive problems Check the cable connections Run... the Hardware Troubleshooter - For information about setting power options, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on power management modes. Viruses can also search for information on your screen. The...does not indicate a defect in all DVD drives. Test the drive l Insert another disc to an optical drive Close other programs -
... the writing process. Turn off standby mode in Windows before you write to a disc - Run the Dell Diagnostics - Try closing all programs before writing to the optical. Hard drive problems Check the cable connections Run... the Hardware Troubleshooter - For information about setting power options, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on power management modes. Viruses can also search for information on your screen. The...does not indicate a defect in all DVD drives. Test the drive l Insert another disc to an optical drive Close other programs -
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...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that your computer. Run the Hardware Troubleshooter - If necessary, install additional memory (see Dell Diagnostics). l Reseat the power cable in the power connector on . Turn off - l Save and close any open programs you are following..., follow the safety instructions that the sound is not receiving power. l Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with the memory. l Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are : l Power, ...
...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that your computer. Run the Hardware Troubleshooter - If necessary, install additional memory (see Dell Diagnostics). l Reseat the power cable in the power connector on . Turn off - l Save and close any open programs you are following..., follow the safety instructions that the sound is not receiving power. l Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with the memory. l Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are : l Power, ...