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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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...can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. You may need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. NOTE: ...'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...
...can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. You may need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. NOTE: ...'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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...space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by 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...solid-state drive (SSD) is a data storage device that is an electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications.
...space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by 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...solid-state drive (SSD) is a data storage device that is an electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications.
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Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to use the computer for an extended time while working again. Hibernation is a state in which your ... to disk, a power failure while on your hard disk. Use shut down Windows so that your desktop is restored exactly as you want to add memory or you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you left it . This action shuts down when you must turn off , so...
Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to use the computer for an extended time while working again. Hibernation is a state in which your ... to disk, a power failure while on your hard disk. Use shut down Windows so that your desktop is restored exactly as you want to add memory or you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you left it . This action shuts down when you must turn off , so...
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... via a Windows user interface. This information can be saved to change made to view version information for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to a file for the system and installed drivers. You may cause system...
... via a Windows user interface. This information can be saved to change made to view version information for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to a file for the system and installed drivers. You may cause system...
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.... 3 Click OK. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more.
.... 3 Click OK. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more.
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...connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to adjust optimize your computer 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) The life of a ... preserving the battery life of 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- Preserving the Life of a Battery ...
...connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to adjust optimize your computer 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) The life of a ... preserving the battery life of 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- Preserving the Life of a Battery ...
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... Open Internet Windows Tabs allow you re-visit a web page. Increasing Computer Speed 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. This option...
... Open Internet Windows Tabs allow you re-visit a web page. Increasing Computer Speed 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. This option...
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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. Decreasing the Size of the Temporary Files Folder Internet Explorer keeps...
... 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. Decreasing the Size of the Temporary Files Folder Internet Explorer keeps...
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... lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. These lights start and turn off or light in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See your ... in your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states, such as power, no power...
... lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. These lights start and turn off or light in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See your ... in your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states, such as power, no power...
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... devices on the front panel. Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). - Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power...
... devices on the front panel. Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). - Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power...
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...R I L A B L E - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are... F A I O N - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE...
...R I L A B L E - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are... F A I O N - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE...
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... the System Setup Program" on page 281). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED...
... the System Setup Program" on page 281). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED...
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... GREATER. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L ... THE DOCKING STATION. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. If the...
... GREATER. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L ... THE DOCKING STATION. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. If the...
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... utility partition has been found, run . 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. 5 When the... Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to be working...
... utility partition has been found, run . 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. 5 When the... Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to be working...
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... Service Tag for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices in the system...Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you select Extended Test from the menu below to run a more thorough check of devices on the computer. NOTE: Select Test System to be run. Option Test Memory Test System Exit ...
... Service Tag for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices in the system...Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you select Extended Test from the menu below to run a more thorough check of devices on the computer. NOTE: Select Test System to be run. Option Test Memory Test System Exit ...
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... devices attached 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). The device list may indicate requirements for running the test. Troubleshooting 285 The...the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from the Start button. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is 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 ...
... devices attached 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). The device list may indicate requirements for running the test. Troubleshooting 285 The...the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from the Start button. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is 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 ...
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...; Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. T H E D E V I C E I N - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. In some cases, you want to use . Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - If so...
...; Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. T H E D E V I C E I N - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. In some cases, you want to use . Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - If so...
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...the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you begin any of the procedures in an environment.... Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. See "Contacting Dell" 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 - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING ...
...the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you begin any of the procedures in an environment.... Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. See "Contacting Dell" 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 - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING ...
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...is successfully communicating with your computer). • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information... to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- Troubleshooting 295 Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. TE S T T H E M O U S E - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - For more...
...is successfully communicating with your computer). • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information... to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- Troubleshooting 295 Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. TE S T T H E M O U S E - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - For more...