E-Family Re-Image Guide
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... removed from DCP - Dell Manageability Package Dell Confidential Chipset o Core i5 & i7 i5 Dual Core CPUs that include updated integrated graphics o Core i7 Quad Core CPUs supporting 1333MHz memory - Noise Cancelling Digital... Array Mics and Light Sensitive Webcam for VOIP and Video Conferencing - Reader and Flash - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.2.2 New Features Specific to E-Family 2nd Generation - Multi-touch Touchpad - Latitude On / Precision On - DDR3 Memory - New BIOS architecture - Free Fall Sensor on the motherboard - Dell...
... removed from DCP - Dell Manageability Package Dell Confidential Chipset o Core i5 & i7 i5 Dual Core CPUs that include updated integrated graphics o Core i7 Quad Core CPUs supporting 1333MHz memory - Noise Cancelling Digital... Array Mics and Light Sensitive Webcam for VOIP and Video Conferencing - Reader and Flash - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.2.2 New Features Specific to E-Family 2nd Generation - Multi-touch Touchpad - Latitude On / Precision On - DDR3 Memory - New BIOS architecture - Free Fall Sensor on the motherboard - Dell...
Identifying the Correct Modem for Your Dell Notebook
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...for your notebook. 2 Note the system board part number located on the Dell support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Other trademarks and trade names may need to remove the top memory stick to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. ... modem and any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. For additional safety best practices, see the Service Manual available on the memory SODIMM connector. About Warnings WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for Your Dell Notebook You have received two modems. Read the following instructions ...
...for your notebook. 2 Note the system board part number located on the Dell support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Other trademarks and trade names may need to remove the top memory stick to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. ... modem and any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. For additional safety best practices, see the Service Manual available on the memory SODIMM connector. About Warnings WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for Your Dell Notebook You have received two modems. Read the following instructions ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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Error Messages 35 System Messages 40 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 42 Dell Diagnostics 42 Troubleshooting Tips 44 Power Problems 44 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software Problems 46 Dell Technical Update Service 48 Dell Support Utility 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 52 Restoring Your Operating System...
Error Messages 35 System Messages 40 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 42 Dell Diagnostics 42 Troubleshooting Tips 44 Power Problems 44 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software Problems 46 Dell Technical Update Service 48 Dell Support Utility 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 52 Restoring Your Operating System...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... I or Type II card) 3.3 V and 5 V 80 pins ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. non-ECC memory only 24 Specifications It does NOT support PC Cards. ExpressCard connector ExpressCard slot (supports both USB and PCIe based interfaces) Cards supported ExpressCard/54 ... Reader Cards supported SD, SDIO, SD HC, Mini SD (with adapter) MMC, MMC+, Mini MMC (with adapter) Memory Memory module connector Memory configurations Memory type two DIMM slots 512 MB (1 DIMM) 1 GB (1 DIMM or 2 DIMMs) 2 GB (1 DIMM or 2 DIMMs) 4 GB (1 DIMM or 2 DIMMs, Microsoft...
... I or Type II card) 3.3 V and 5 V 80 pins ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. non-ECC memory only 24 Specifications It does NOT support PC Cards. ExpressCard connector ExpressCard slot (supports both USB and PCIe based interfaces) Cards supported ExpressCard/54 ... Reader Cards supported SD, SDIO, SD HC, Mini SD (with adapter) MMC, MMC+, Mini MMC (with adapter) Memory Memory module connector Memory configurations Memory type two DIMM slots 512 MB (1 DIMM) 1 GB (1 DIMM or 2 DIMMs) 2 GB (1 DIMM or 2 DIMMs) 4 GB (1 DIMM or 2 DIMMs, Microsoft...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... the Intel Flash Cache supports E-Family and E-Module components RJ-11 port RJ-45 port Specifications 25 NOTE: The available memory displayed does not reflect the complete maximum memory installed because some memory is reserved for a wireless personal area network (WPAN, Bluetooth® wireless technology, or ultra wideband [UWB]) WWAN or WPAN Full...
... the Intel Flash Cache supports E-Family and E-Module components RJ-11 port RJ-45 port Specifications 25 NOTE: The available memory displayed does not reflect the complete maximum memory installed because some memory is reserved for a wireless personal area network (WPAN, Bluetooth® wireless technology, or ultra wideband [UWB]) WWAN or WPAN Full...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... LAN on system board, hardware accelerated Data bus integrated video or PCI-E graphics x16 Video controller Intel Extreme (integrated) nVIDIA Quadro NVS 160M (discrete) Video memory up to 2 A shared power for external device one USB 2.0/eSATA port with up to 256 MB (integrated) 256-MB dedicated (discrete) Video output VGA, DisplayPort... Bluetooth® wireless technology WI-MAX Ultra-Wide Band technology Full-Mini-Card Mobile Broadband Mini-Card or GPS-only Mini-Card Video NOTE: Your Dell™ computer has both integrated and discrete video options.
... LAN on system board, hardware accelerated Data bus integrated video or PCI-E graphics x16 Video controller Intel Extreme (integrated) nVIDIA Quadro NVS 160M (discrete) Video memory up to 2 A shared power for external device one USB 2.0/eSATA port with up to 256 MB (integrated) 256-MB dedicated (discrete) Video output VGA, DisplayPort... Bluetooth® wireless technology WI-MAX Ultra-Wide Band technology Full-Mini-Card Mobile Broadband Mini-Card or GPS-only Mini-Card Video NOTE: Your Dell™ computer has both integrated and discrete video options.
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... on . If the power lights are : Power light behavior Indication Off The computer is either turned off or is receiving electrical power, a device such as a memory module or graphics card might be a power problem or an internal device malfunction. Steady amber There may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. CAUTION: Before you...
... on . If the power lights are : Power light behavior Indication Off The computer is either turned off or is receiving electrical power, a device such as a memory module or graphics card might be a power problem or an internal device malfunction. Steady amber There may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. CAUTION: Before you...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. 2 If available, install good memory of the same type into your computer see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and then restart the computer. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during ...start -up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell™ Diagnostics to identify a more memory modules are detected installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot ...
... you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. 2 If available, install good memory of the same type into your computer see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and then restart the computer. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during ...start -up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell™ Diagnostics to identify a more memory modules are detected installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... 4 RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory failure module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 2 Verify that the memory modules that was running when the message appeared. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65). motherboard failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. For an external mouse, check the cable...
... 4 RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory failure module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 2 Verify that the memory modules that was running when the message appeared. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65). motherboard failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. For an external mouse, check the cable...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...V E C O N F I G U R A T I V E - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for example, Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the disk, or the disk is too large to a different disk or use these characters in...the Hard Disk Drive tests in the computer. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from the computer. E X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I L U R E - A memory module may be loose. Reinsert the card or try another card. If the ...
...V E C O N F I G U R A T I V E - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for example, Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the disk, or the disk is too large to a different disk or use these characters in...the Hard Disk Drive tests in the computer. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from the computer. E X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I L U R E - A memory module may be loose. Reinsert the card or try another card. If the ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...SETUP PROGRAM - Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. The hard drive does not respond to occur after a memory module is installed. HA R D - The ...message is trying to boot to commands from the computer. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Run the Hard Disk Drive tests...
...SETUP PROGRAM - Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. The hard drive does not respond to occur after a memory module is installed. HA R D - The ...message is trying to boot to commands from the computer. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Run the Hard Disk Drive tests...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. The software you are attempting to run is installed... the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. M EMORY A L L O C A T I R E C T - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. A memory module may be played (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . Run the Stuck Key test in the...
... computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. The software you are attempting to run is installed... the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. M EMORY A L L O C A T I R E C T - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. A memory module may be played (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . Run the Stuck Key test in the...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... the hard drive. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. The optional ROM has failed. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button → Control Panel→ Programs... error-checking utility to use. Close all windows and open the program that you want to check the file structure on page 65). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be corrupted. You may be malfunctioning. N O T I M E R T I C K I R E D . See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. The ...
... the hard drive. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. The optional ROM has failed. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button → Control Panel→ Programs... error-checking utility to use. Close all windows and open the program that you want to check the file structure on page 65). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be corrupted. You may be malfunctioning. N O T I M E R T I C K I R E D . See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. The ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... options. O F - System Messages NOTE: If the message you received is running when the message appeared. 40 Troubleshooting U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I C A L L Y L O W - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the table, see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Run the System Set tests in the system setup program does not match the...
... options. O F - System Messages NOTE: If the message you received is running when the message appeared. 40 Troubleshooting U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I C A L L Y L O W - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the table, see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Run the System Set tests in the system setup program does not match the...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... I G H T I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - There is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to...outlet is securely connected to the system board (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Press a key on , see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the display is connected and powered on. •...
... I G H T I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - There is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to...outlet is securely connected to the system board (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Press a key on , see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the display is connected and powered on. •...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... that shipped with your computer, see "Memory" on page 24. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is... by your computer. If necessary, install additional memory (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the...
... that shipped with your computer, see "Memory" on page 24. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is... by your computer. If necessary, install additional memory (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...connecting, 16 setting up, 16 Wi-Fi Catcher network locator, 11 wireless switch, 11 M media Drivers and Utilities, 67 operating system, 67 memory troubleshooting, 46 70 Index N networks connecting, 15 overview, 15 Wi-Fi Catcher network locator, 11 wireless switch, 11 Notebook System Software, 67 O ...operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 media, 57, 67 product key, 68 reinstalling, 67 System Restore, 54 P phone numbers, 65 power power light ...
...connecting, 16 setting up, 16 Wi-Fi Catcher network locator, 11 wireless switch, 11 M media Drivers and Utilities, 67 operating system, 67 memory troubleshooting, 46 70 Index N networks connecting, 15 overview, 15 Wi-Fi Catcher network locator, 11 wireless switch, 11 Notebook System Software, 67 O ...operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 media, 57, 67 product key, 68 reinstalling, 67 System Restore, 54 P phone numbers, 65 power power light ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... System Restore, 54 enabling, 56 T transferring information to a new computer, 17 troubleshooting, 33, 68 blue screen, 48 computer not responding, 46 Dell Diagnostics, 42 troubleshooting (continued) error messages, 35 memory, 46 power, 44 power light conditions, 44 power lights, 33 program crashes, 46 programs and Windows compatibility, 47 restore to previous state...
... System Restore, 54 enabling, 56 T transferring information to a new computer, 17 troubleshooting, 33, 68 blue screen, 48 computer not responding, 46 Dell Diagnostics, 42 troubleshooting (continued) error messages, 35 memory, 46 power, 44 power light conditions, 44 power lights, 33 program crashes, 46 programs and Windows compatibility, 47 restore to previous state...