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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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...setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support... can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-...
...setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support... can be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-...
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...electronic circuitry that refers to Shadow Storage. Solid-state is an electrical term that is built entirely out of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize=[the maximum space you .... 4 If a window appears asking permission to store persistent data. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access...
...electronic circuitry that refers to Shadow Storage. Solid-state is an electrical term that is built entirely out of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize=[the maximum space you .... 4 If a window appears asking permission to store persistent data. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access...
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When you want to use the computer for an extended time while working again. Hibernation is a state in memory on your desktop is restored exactly as you want to disk, a power failure while on standby can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your hard ...disk. Use hibernation to save power when you can safely turn off the power to your desktop state to add memory or you must turn off the computer power. Use shut down Windows so that your computer. Because standby does not save power but first saves...
When you want to use the computer for an extended time while working again. Hibernation is a state in memory on your desktop is restored exactly as you want to disk, a power failure while on standby can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your hard ...disk. Use hibernation to save power when you can safely turn off the power to your desktop state to add memory or you must turn off the computer power. Use shut down Windows so that your computer. Because standby does not save power but first saves...
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... when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These settings can be recalled at a later time. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component...
... when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These settings can be recalled at a later time. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component...
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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. You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose key performance characteristics to monitor, graph, and log. • Set reporting...
.... 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. You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose key performance characteristics to monitor, graph, and log. • Set reporting...
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...the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For more information on preserving the battery life of the battery decreases over time ... you use your computer, use 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- The following will significantly reduce the operating...
...the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For more information on preserving the battery life of the battery decreases over time ... you use your computer, use 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- The following will significantly reduce the operating...
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... pressing the minus (-) key to zoom out. The tab feature speeds computer processing 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 have multiple instances of Internet...
... pressing the minus (-) key to zoom out. The tab feature speeds computer processing 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 have multiple instances of Internet...
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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 store this can reduce the risk and the size of the websites that you visit. These files...
... 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 store this can reduce the risk and the size of the websites that you visit. These files...
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...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, or standby. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the ...resolved. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.
...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, or standby. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the ...resolved. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.
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..., the sequence of interference are securely connected to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Too many devices on the front panel. Multiple power strips connected to the system...
..., the sequence of interference are securely connected to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Too many devices on the front panel. Multiple power strips connected to the system...
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... system board itself may have a failure (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). F L A S H P A R T W R I L U R E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. NOTICE...
... system board itself may have a failure (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). F L A S H P A R T W R I L U R E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. NOTICE...
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..." on page 308). STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. See "Drive Problems" on page 281). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC 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 - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. POWER WARNING MESSAGES...
..." on page 308). STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. See "Drive Problems" on page 281). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC 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 - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. POWER WARNING MESSAGES...
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... (see your computer). THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. Connect the correct AC adapter to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. IF YOU DID... NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting O F - THE AC ...
... (see your computer). THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. Connect the correct AC adapter to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. IF YOU DID... NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting O F - THE AC ...
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...), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 337. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you want to continue." 4 Press...
...), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 337. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you want to continue." 4 Press...
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...is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of devices in the system. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected the Test System option from the menu below to be... run. This typically can take an hour or more. Allows you are having. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell"...
...is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of devices in the system. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected the Test System option from the menu below to be... run. This typically can take an hour or more. Allows you are having. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell"...
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...the Start button. Describes the test and may not display the names of all the components 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 pane of the test and any error ...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). Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. Displays your computer such as ...
...the Start button. Describes the test and may not display the names of all the components 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 pane of the test and any error ...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). Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. Displays your computer such as ...
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...drive cannot read the disk. Insert a disk into the drive and try again. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. In some cases, you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the ...; Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to restore computer resources. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I S N O T R E A D Y - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. T H E D E V I C E I N - If so, run the program that you want to use . I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE ...
...drive cannot read the disk. Insert a disk into the drive and try again. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. In some cases, you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the ...; Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to restore computer resources. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I S N O T R E A D Y - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. T H E D E V I C E I N - If so, run the program that you want to use . I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE ...
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...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 - See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to run the software...that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is ...
...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 - See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to run the software...that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is ...
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...cable is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Ensure that your computer is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for minimum memory requirements. For more information about... the computer, then try using is supported by your computer, see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Ensure that your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Connect a properly...
...cable is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Ensure that your computer is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for minimum memory requirements. For more information about... the computer, then try using is supported by your computer, see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Ensure that your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Connect a properly...