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... router. • Find out your wireless router to the router. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that no network or USB cables, other end of your router's broadcast name is no power connected to communicate...
... router. • Find out your wireless router to the router. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that no network or USB cables, other end of your router's broadcast name is no power connected to communicate...
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... your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Press any key to continue. 4 ... assessment, answer any key to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility...
... your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Press any key to continue. 4 ... assessment, answer any key to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility...
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... Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then press . 5 Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to wait until the boot device menu appears. 3 At the boot device menu, use the up- To avoid possible keyboard failure, press...® desktop; Troubleshooting 91 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you wait too long and the...
... Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then press . 5 Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to wait until the boot device menu appears. 3 At the boot device menu, use the up- To avoid possible keyboard failure, press...® desktop; Troubleshooting 91 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you wait too long and the...
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...and restart the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 89). Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. The file that you are trying to...). GATE A20 FAILURE - D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I V E - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in filenames. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use a larger capacity ...
...and restart the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 89). Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. The file that you are trying to...). GATE A20 FAILURE - D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I V E - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in filenames. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use a larger capacity ...
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... necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE ... keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 138). A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Try to run is installed. K E Y B O A R D...
... necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE ... keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 138). A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Try to run is installed. K E Y B O A R D...
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... find the hard drive. N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - A chip on the system board may be corrupted. The optional ROM has failed. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. N O B O O T S E C T O...the program you want to open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. You may be faulty or improperly seated. Troubleshooting 103 If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is missing an essential file. OP E R A...
... find the hard drive. N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - A chip on the system board may be corrupted. The optional ROM has failed. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. N O B O O T S E C T O...the program you want to open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. You may be faulty or improperly seated. Troubleshooting 103 If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is missing an essential file. OP E R A...
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... the display. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you attach ... you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs→ Accessories→ Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that the...
... the display. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you attach ... you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs→ Accessories→ Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that the...
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... 1 Restart the computer. To do not see the Advanced Boot Options menu, restart the computer, and then repeat this step until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the hard drive is completed, click Finish to Windows Vista from Dell. Before performing this , click Start → → ...Restart. 2 As the computer restarts, press until you see the menu on the screen. 3 Press to select Repair Your Computer on the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then press . 4 ...
... 1 Restart the computer. To do not see the Advanced Boot Options menu, restart the computer, and then repeat this step until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the hard drive is completed, click Finish to Windows Vista from Dell. Before performing this , click Start → → ...Restart. 2 As the computer restarts, press until you see the menu on the screen. 3 Press to select Repair Your Computer on the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then press . 4 ...
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...installation software to complete the installation. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive, and then press... . 6 Press any key to wait until you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. NOTE: You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then ...
...installation software to complete the installation. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive, and then press... . 6 Press any key to wait until you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. NOTE: You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then ...
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NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. No error message indicates this failure. 140 Adding and Replacing Parts 1 2 1 securing clips (2) 2 memory module Replacing the Memory Module NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground ...
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. No error message indicates this failure. 140 Adding and Replacing Parts 1 2 1 securing clips (2) 2 memory module Replacing the Memory Module NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 141 As the computer boots, it . 1 2 1 tab 2 notch NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close may damage your computer. 3 Replace the module cover. 4 Insert the battery into the battery ... and an electrical outlet. 5 Turn on the computer. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell System Information.
Adding and Replacing Parts 141 As the computer boots, it . 1 2 1 tab 2 notch NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close may damage your computer. 3 Replace the module cover. 4 Insert the battery into the battery ... and an electrical outlet. 5 Turn on the computer. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell System Information.
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You may automatically configure most of system memory After you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features such as follows: • To set through system setup. The system setup ...screens display the current setup information and settings for your computer, such as: • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration • Basic device configuration settings • System security and hard drive password settings NOTE: Unless you set up the ...
You may automatically configure most of system memory After you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features such as follows: • To set through system setup. The system setup ...screens display the current setup information and settings for your computer, such as: • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration • Basic device configuration settings • System security and hard drive password settings NOTE: Unless you set up the ...
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... (because they are listed across the bottom of each screen, the system setup options are listed at the left. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to take effect. NOTE: To change settings that option....options require that you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The upper-right corner of the system setup program. You can change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see the Help area on the screen. the lower...
... (because they are listed across the bottom of each screen, the system setup options are listed at the left. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to take effect. NOTE: To change settings that option....options require that you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The upper-right corner of the system setup program. You can change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see the Help area on the screen. the lower...
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...system setup program (you save the changes and exit the system setup program. Appendix 171 Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as you can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your computer, including but not limited to an ...electrical outlet. When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system. The Boot Order page displays a general list ...
...system setup program (you save the changes and exit the system setup program. Appendix 171 Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as you can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your computer, including but not limited to an ...electrical outlet. When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system. The Boot Order page displays a general list ...
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...Only use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is clean and any of compressed air to boot and press . Do not use alcohol or an ammonia-based cleaner. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the selected ... are removed. Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from the center to the antiglare coating, do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display. Do not...
...Only use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is clean and any of compressed air to boot and press . Do not use alcohol or an ammonia-based cleaner. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the selected ... are removed. Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from the center to the antiglare coating, do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display. Do not...
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... speed - C C - Celsius - Also referred to as an interface between the components in MHz, that you can transfer information. The smallest unit of water. boot sequence - A CD that you understand what effect these settings have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. BTU - A communication pathway between the computer hardware and...-speed storage mechanism which the computer attempts to automatically recognize each other. A program (or utility) that allows for enabled devices to boot. A wireless technology standard for measuring data transmission speed. BIOS -
... speed - C C - Celsius - Also referred to as an interface between the components in MHz, that you can transfer information. The smallest unit of water. boot sequence - A CD that you understand what effect these settings have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. BTU - A communication pathway between the computer hardware and...-speed storage mechanism which the computer attempts to automatically recognize each other. A program (or utility) that allows for enabled devices to boot. A wireless technology standard for measuring data transmission speed. BIOS -
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... that establishes standards for PC Cards. The ability of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from 250 MB/sec to automatically configure devices. pre-boot execution environment - Modems and network adapters are Plug and Play compliant. peripheral component interconnect - The organization that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing...
... that establishes standards for PC Cards. The ability of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from 250 MB/sec to automatically configure devices. pre-boot execution environment - Modems and network adapters are Plug and Play compliant. peripheral component interconnect - The organization that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing...
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...to the open position. To write-protect a 3.5-inch floppy disk, slide its embedded virus also starts. WPAN - If the computer is infected, the boot virus may replicate itself onto all the floppy disks that resistance. A unit of a floppy disk. For example, a 66-WHr battery can also ...scan in the boot sectors of measure commonly used for 2 hours. Change your favorite picture and make it reads the boot sectors of interconnected computers that is designed to inconvenience you want to find the operating system. ...
...to the open position. To write-protect a 3.5-inch floppy disk, slide its embedded virus also starts. WPAN - If the computer is infected, the boot virus may replicate itself onto all the floppy disks that resistance. A unit of a floppy disk. For example, a 66-WHr battery can also ...scan in the boot sectors of measure commonly used for 2 hours. Change your favorite picture and make it reads the boot sectors of interconnected computers that is designed to inconvenience you want to find the operating system. ...
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..., 48 storing, 49 blanks ExpressCards, 71, 73 removing, 72, 74 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 29 installing, 149 Blu-ray Disc, 56, 97 boot sequence, 170 brightness adjusting, 41 C carnet, 152 CD blank, 55 CD-RW drive problems, 97 drive problems, 97 Check Disk, 98 cleaning display, 172 keyboard... to previous operating state, 123 slow performance, 99, 109 specifications, 159 stops responding, 107 connecting audio device, 59 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 59 contacting Dell, 158 Index 195
..., 48 storing, 49 blanks ExpressCards, 71, 73 removing, 72, 74 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 29 installing, 149 Blu-ray Disc, 56, 97 boot sequence, 170 brightness adjusting, 41 C carnet, 152 CD blank, 55 CD-RW drive problems, 97 drive problems, 97 Check Disk, 98 cleaning display, 172 keyboard... to previous operating state, 123 slow performance, 99, 109 specifications, 159 stops responding, 107 connecting audio device, 59 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 59 contacting Dell, 158 Index 195
