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.... Disconnect the computer and any telephone or telecommunications lines from the computer. 3. Slide the main battery assembly out. 4-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Remove the main battery assembly from AC power sources to work on the computer, perform the following tools: ... 2 magnetized Phillips-head screwdriver • Chip-removal tool • Wrist grounding strap • Small plastic scribe • Nut drivers Precautionary Measures WARNING: FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING STEPS IN THE SEQUENCE LISTED. Slide the...
.... Disconnect the computer and any telephone or telecommunications lines from the computer. 3. Slide the main battery assembly out. 4-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Remove the main battery assembly from AC power sources to work on the computer, perform the following tools: ... 2 magnetized Phillips-head screwdriver • Chip-removal tool • Wrist grounding strap • Small plastic scribe • Nut drivers Precautionary Measures WARNING: FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING STEPS IN THE SEQUENCE LISTED. Slide the...
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ponents and subassemblies at a service facility. (Dell does not recommend removal and replacement of factory components and subassemblies in this appendix require the use of one or more of the following tools:... Number 1 magnetized Phillips-head screwdriver • Number 2 magnetized Phillips-head screwdriver • Chip-removal tool • Wrist grounding strap • Small plastic scribe • Nut drivers Precautionary Measures Before you begin working on the computer, read about the precautionary measures, screw identification, and computer orientation outlined at the beginning of the...
ponents and subassemblies at a service facility. (Dell does not recommend removal and replacement of factory components and subassemblies in this appendix require the use of one or more of the following tools:... Number 1 magnetized Phillips-head screwdriver • Number 2 magnetized Phillips-head screwdriver • Chip-removal tool • Wrist grounding strap • Small plastic scribe • Nut drivers Precautionary Measures Before you begin working on the computer, read about the precautionary measures, screw identification, and computer orientation outlined at the beginning of the...
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See the previous subsection in this appendix. 2. Remove screw D5. 4. A-24 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Remove the I /O bracket system board ST8 (4 mm) ST7 (4 mm) ST6 ST5 ST4 ST3 ST2 ST1 D5 (3 mm) NOTE: ST1-ST8 are 8-mm standoff nuts 3 mm 4 mm 8 mm Figure A-9. I/O Panel I /O bracket from the system board. Remove the standoff nuts ST1 through ST8 Use a 3/16 nut driver to remove standoff nuts ST1 through ST6 and a 7/32 nut driver for ST7 and ST8. 3. I/O Panel Removal To remove and replace the I /O board. Remove the I /O panel, follow these steps: 1.
See the previous subsection in this appendix. 2. Remove screw D5. 4. A-24 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Remove the I /O bracket system board ST8 (4 mm) ST7 (4 mm) ST6 ST5 ST4 ST3 ST2 ST1 D5 (3 mm) NOTE: ST1-ST8 are 8-mm standoff nuts 3 mm 4 mm 8 mm Figure A-9. I/O Panel I /O bracket from the system board. Remove the standoff nuts ST1 through ST8 Use a 3/16 nut driver to remove standoff nuts ST1 through ST6 and a 7/32 nut driver for ST7 and ST8. 3. I/O Panel Removal To remove and replace the I /O board. Remove the I /O panel, follow these steps: 1.
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SCSI drivers will load automatically if a SCSI device is not required) AC One of the categories of POWER MANAGE- SYSTEM MEMORY Displays amount of external cache memory. ...) Category Function REPLICATOR SCSI Configures computer for use with Advanced Port Replicator. REPLICATOR NETWORK Enabling this option. MICROPROCESSOR Displays type of Dell Latitude Advanced Port Replicator that is attached to configure network drivers for use with Advanced Port Replicator. EXPANSION DEVICE Shows the type of microprocessor installed. ASSET TAG Displays computer's customer-programmable...
SCSI drivers will load automatically if a SCSI device is not required) AC One of the categories of POWER MANAGE- SYSTEM MEMORY Displays amount of external cache memory. ...) Category Function REPLICATOR SCSI Configures computer for use with Advanced Port Replicator. REPLICATOR NETWORK Enabling this option. MICROPROCESSOR Displays type of Dell Latitude Advanced Port Replicator that is attached to configure network drivers for use with Advanced Port Replicator. EXPANSION DEVICE Shows the type of microprocessor installed. ASSET TAG Displays computer's customer-programmable...
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...drivers included with the computer. These screens help you check a particular video function or group of functions on the built-in display or on analyzing software problems. This chapter also discusses messages and beep codes. • Chapter 4, "Running the Dell ...8226; Chapter 2, "Customizing System Features," describes how to change system settings, such as reference material if you have tested and approved the Dell Latitude XPi CD portable computer. • Appendix D, "Warranties and Return Policy," describes the warranty and return policy for technical assistance. • Appendix ...
...drivers included with the computer. These screens help you check a particular video function or group of functions on the built-in display or on analyzing software problems. This chapter also discusses messages and beep codes. • Chapter 4, "Running the Dell ...8226; Chapter 2, "Customizing System Features," describes how to change system settings, such as reference material if you have tested and approved the Dell Latitude XPi CD portable computer. • Appendix D, "Warranties and Return Policy," describes the warranty and return policy for technical assistance. • Appendix ...
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... Smart CPU Mode 2-11 Speaker Volume 2-11 Suspend Time-Out 2-12 System Memory 2-12 System Switch 2-12 Time 2-12 Video Memory 2-13 System Utilities and Drivers 2-13 Asset Tag Utility 2-14 Assigning, Changing, and Deleting an Asset Tag Code 2-14 Configuring PC Cards 2-14 Suspend-to-Disk Utility 2-14 Removing the...
... Smart CPU Mode 2-11 Speaker Volume 2-11 Suspend Time-Out 2-12 System Memory 2-12 System Switch 2-12 Time 2-12 Video Memory 2-13 System Utilities and Drivers 2-13 Asset Tag Utility 2-14 Assigning, Changing, and Deleting an Asset Tag Code 2-14 Configuring PC Cards 2-14 Suspend-to-Disk Utility 2-14 Removing the...
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... removable hard-disk drives in the new Dell Latitude XPi CD computers are included in the upgrade kit you receive from Dell. You can extend your computer's capabilities with video drivers and utilities designed for your new computer. A separate utility is also available on calling Dell and accessing the Dell BBS, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help."... help tools, see "Hard-Disk Drive" in pop-up windows cannot be printed. Available Options As your new Dell Latitude XPi CD. Getting Help If at any screen from the online System User's Guide, display the screen you can also use the hard-disk ...
... removable hard-disk drives in the new Dell Latitude XPi CD computers are included in the upgrade kit you receive from Dell. You can extend your computer's capabilities with video drivers and utilities designed for your new computer. A separate utility is also available on calling Dell and accessing the Dell BBS, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help."... help tools, see "Hard-Disk Drive" in pop-up windows cannot be printed. Available Options As your new Dell Latitude XPi CD. Getting Help If at any screen from the online System User's Guide, display the screen you can also use the hard-disk ...
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... modes. • DISABLED disables the parallel port and its assigned LPT address, freeing its interrupt for this key combination only if it conflicts with special drivers that need to be set to ENABLED. Use this option to ENABLED (the default) to take advantage of the functionality of ECP devices. For a change...
... modes. • DISABLED disables the parallel port and its assigned LPT address, freeing its interrupt for this key combination only if it conflicts with special drivers that need to be set to ENABLED. Use this option to ENABLED (the default) to take advantage of the functionality of ECP devices. For a change...
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... HOUR • 2 HOURS • 3 HOURS • 4 HOURS • 6 HOURS • 8 HOURS (the default) • 12 HOURS 2-10 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Settings for use with the Advanced Port Replicator, if you set to ENABLED (the default) and used to the RING/EVENT...a primary password is cur- If your data requires more information, see the Dell Latitude XPi Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide. Replicator Network REPLICATOR NETWORK allows you to configure network drivers for the RING/EVENT RESUME option to resume normal operation when a modem receives...
... HOUR • 2 HOURS • 3 HOURS • 4 HOURS • 6 HOURS • 8 HOURS (the default) • 12 HOURS 2-10 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Settings for use with the Advanced Port Replicator, if you set to ENABLED (the default) and used to the RING/EVENT...a primary password is cur- If your data requires more information, see the Dell Latitude XPi Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide. Replicator Network REPLICATOR NETWORK allows you to configure network drivers for the RING/EVENT RESUME option to resume normal operation when a modem receives...
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...System User's Guide. The utility contains help files. For more information about this utility, see the topic titled "Video Drivers and Video Resolution" in the Dell Accessories folder or group. In Windows 3.x, double-click the Control Panel icon in the online System User's Guide. ... remaining and tells you approximately how much longer the battery will run. System Utilities and Drivers System utilities and drivers allow you received the utilities and drivers separately, or if Dell installed MS-DOS only on the hard-disk drive that comes with the computer. Then ...
...System User's Guide. The utility contains help files. For more information about this utility, see the topic titled "Video Drivers and Video Resolution" in the Dell Accessories folder or group. In Windows 3.x, double-click the Control Panel icon in the online System User's Guide. ... remaining and tells you approximately how much longer the battery will run. System Utilities and Drivers System utilities and drivers allow you received the utilities and drivers separately, or if Dell installed MS-DOS only on the hard-disk drive that comes with the computer. Then ...
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...User's Guide. • Assign an asset tag code for this code. You can configure installed PC Cards and install their device drivers using the PCM configuration utility. Use the utility to perform the following tasks: • Remap the hardware configuration of a port ...start the utility, type cd c:\pcm at the operating system prompt. • Manage the suspend-to-disk partition on the display. This partition stores all operating systems, use the instructions in "Suspend-to-Disk Utility" found later in 2-14 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
...User's Guide. • Assign an asset tag code for this code. You can configure installed PC Cards and install their device drivers using the PCM configuration utility. Use the utility to perform the following tasks: • Remap the hardware configuration of a port ...start the utility, type cd c:\pcm at the operating system prompt. • Manage the suspend-to-disk partition on the display. This partition stores all operating systems, use the instructions in "Suspend-to-Disk Utility" found later in 2-14 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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... and what hardware it on the hard-disk drive, and permanently affect the performance of a program • Input errors • Device drivers that you obtain software, check it for the software. The software installation routine assists you in the online System User's Guide. ter ... to configure your computer's hard-disk drive. Always read its defaults are. Call Dell for purchase, and most likely caused by first running the System Set Test Group as device drivers • Interrupt conflicts between devices You can be hardware malfunctions at first. The ...
... and what hardware it on the hard-disk drive, and permanently affect the performance of a program • Input errors • Device drivers that you obtain software, check it for the software. The software installation routine assists you in the online System User's Guide. ter ... to configure your computer's hard-disk drive. Always read its defaults are. Call Dell for purchase, and most likely caused by first running the System Set Test Group as device drivers • Interrupt conflicts between devices You can be hardware malfunctions at first. The ...
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...driver software. If you run with MS-DOS, the operating system makes only 640 kilobytes (KB) (called conventional memory) of the first 1 megabyte (MB) of 1 MB as extended memory. Keep in this chapter, discusses the error messages that is configured, what type of utilities and supplementary programs that can 3-14 Dell Latitude XPi CD...are valid. Improper use extended memory only if it finds in that came with expanded memory. • The EMM driver is available in system memory and thus always be produced by the computer. Error Messages Error messages can lead to ...
...driver software. If you run with MS-DOS, the operating system makes only 640 kilobytes (KB) (called conventional memory) of the first 1 megabyte (MB) of 1 MB as extended memory. Keep in this chapter, discusses the error messages that is configured, what type of utilities and supplementary programs that can 3-14 Dell Latitude XPi CD...are valid. Improper use extended memory only if it finds in that came with expanded memory. • The EMM driver is available in system memory and thus always be produced by the computer. Error Messages Error messages can lead to ...
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... programs are using. result when other programs cannot run. If you suspect that one at a time until you have to use specialized subroutines called device drivers that program, for use of all or part of the available IRQ lines. Program Conflicts Some programs may require a special screen... driver program that start -up files contain commands to configure the device for each installed device. For example, a variation in the way the data is sent ...
... programs are using. result when other programs cannot run. If you suspect that one at a time until you have to use specialized subroutines called device drivers that program, for use of all or part of the available IRQ lines. Program Conflicts Some programs may require a special screen... driver program that start -up files contain commands to configure the device for each installed device. For example, a variation in the way the data is sent ...
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...tsy\tsycdrom.sys. Go to step 3. No. Is the CD-ROM driver (tsycdrom.sys) installed? Insert the Dell Diagnostics Diskette into drive A, and reboot the computer. Then run the IDE CD ROM Drives Test Group. Call Dell for instructions. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-23 Turn off the ...drive, comparing its characteristics with the system configuration information. (The hard-disk drive/CD-ROM drive access indicator blinks as the computer performs this procedure again. (To load the driver, use the following procedure. Then save the changes and reboot the computer. ...
...tsy\tsycdrom.sys. Go to step 3. No. Is the CD-ROM driver (tsycdrom.sys) installed? Insert the Dell Diagnostics Diskette into drive A, and reboot the computer. Then run the IDE CD ROM Drives Test Group. Call Dell for instructions. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-23 Turn off the ...drive, comparing its characteristics with the system configuration information. (The hard-disk drive/CD-ROM drive access indicator blinks as the computer performs this procedure again. (To load the driver, use the following procedure. Then save the changes and reboot the computer. ...
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... port logic on the system board • Conflicting COM port settings • Lack of device drivers Troubleshooting the Basic I /O port logic and the printer. No. Insert the Dell Diagnostics Diskette into drive A, reboot the computer, and run the Serial/Infrared Ports Test Group and...documentation for system setup options • Incorrect settings in Chapter 5, and fill it out as you complete the following procedure. 3-28 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If a system error message indicates a port problem or if equipment connected to a port seems to perform ...
... port logic on the system board • Conflicting COM port settings • Lack of device drivers Troubleshooting the Basic I /O port logic and the printer. No. Insert the Dell Diagnostics Diskette into drive A, reboot the computer, and run the Serial/Infrared Ports Test Group and...documentation for system setup options • Incorrect settings in Chapter 5, and fill it out as you complete the following procedure. 3-28 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If a system error message indicates a port problem or if equipment connected to a port seems to perform ...
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... Tests." Run the Stuck Key Test. • When you anticipated, the key contact may be stuck. 4-16 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: The default limit for a repeating key signal Mouse Test The Mouse Test checks the...from the usual response or the response you press a key and the response is different from the Dell Diagnostics Diskette.) When these screens are shown in the Keyboard Test Group verify the correct operation of...key configuration programs like Sidekick or ProKey, and failure of a device driver (the software that key appears repeatedly;
... Tests." Run the Stuck Key Test. • When you anticipated, the key contact may be stuck. 4-16 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: The default limit for a repeating key signal Mouse Test The Mouse Test checks the...from the usual response or the response you press a key and the response is different from the Dell Diagnostics Diskette.) When these screens are shown in the Keyboard Test Group verify the correct operation of...key configuration programs like Sidekick or ProKey, and failure of a device driver (the software that key appears repeatedly;
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.... You can call or leave a message for information on your local Dell representative for a Dell technical support specialist • Order parts • Download basic input/output system (BIOS) and video driver upgrades • Download updates to help. Automated Order-Status System You ... you have run and any Dell products that you for the BBS are 8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit. For the telephone number to locate and report on availability. Include a copy of any error messages reported by the Dell diagnostics. 5-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
.... You can call or leave a message for information on your local Dell representative for a Dell technical support specialist • Order parts • Download basic input/output system (BIOS) and video driver upgrades • Download updates to help. Automated Order-Status System You ... you have run and any Dell products that you for the BBS are 8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit. For the telephone number to locate and report on availability. Include a copy of any error messages reported by the Dell diagnostics. 5-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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... Dell Q&A, 5-2 device drivers, 3-15 diagnosing problems, 5-1 diagnostic program. See Dell ...diagnostics Diagnostics Checklist, 5-6 disk. character set test. See video tests, Text Mode Character Test color attributes test. See microprocessor customizing computer features, 2-1 D date setting, 2-6 Date option System Setup program, 2-6 Dell Control Center, 2-1 Dell diagnostics about , 1-2 adjusting, 2-6 location, 1-1 power management, 2-7 troubleshooting, 3-26 dropped or damaged computer, 3-19 2 Dell Latitude XPi CD...
... Dell Q&A, 5-2 device drivers, 3-15 diagnosing problems, 5-1 diagnostic program. See Dell ...diagnostics Diagnostics Checklist, 5-6 disk. character set test. See video tests, Text Mode Character Test color attributes test. See microprocessor customizing computer features, 2-1 D date setting, 2-6 Date option System Setup program, 2-6 Dell Control Center, 2-1 Dell diagnostics about , 1-2 adjusting, 2-6 location, 1-1 power management, 2-7 troubleshooting, 3-26 dropped or damaged computer, 3-19 2 Dell Latitude XPi CD...
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...-disk mode, 2-10 Suspend-to-Disk utility, 2-14, 2-15 system features, 1-2 specifications, A-1 6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide See System Setup program shielded cables, C-1 software device drivers, 3-15 error messages, 3-14 included with your computer, vi SCSI Devices Test Group Dell diagnostics, 4-20 security administrator password, 2-5 asset tag code, 2-5 boot device, 2-6 cable slot, 1-2 primary...
...-disk mode, 2-10 Suspend-to-Disk utility, 2-14, 2-15 system features, 1-2 specifications, A-1 6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide See System Setup program shielded cables, C-1 software device drivers, 3-15 error messages, 3-14 included with your computer, vi SCSI Devices Test Group Dell diagnostics, 4-20 security administrator password, 2-5 asset tag code, 2-5 boot device, 2-6 cable slot, 1-2 primary...