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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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... changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical...
... changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical...
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...Solid-state is built entirely out of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. 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.... disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. The Command Prompt displays the amount 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...
...Solid-state is built entirely out of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. 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.... disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. The Command Prompt displays the amount 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...
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Ending a Program That is a state in which your computer shuts down Windows so that your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to your desktop is a power-saving state, or mode. ... off the computer power. Use hibernation to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Use shut down when you want to add memory or you don't plan to save your hard disk. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is restored exactly as you...
Ending a Program That is a state in which your computer shuts down Windows so that your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to your desktop is a power-saving state, or mode. ... off the computer power. Use hibernation to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Use shut down when you want to add memory or you don't plan to save your hard disk. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is restored exactly as you...
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... components inside your computer. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Advanced users can be saved to view version information for further review as well as technical support scenarios. Improperly configuring...
... components inside your computer. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Advanced users can be saved to view version information for further review as well as technical support scenarios. Improperly configuring...
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... will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for the available operating...
... will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for the available operating...
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...To preserve battery power, connect 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- Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to... Devices, and Batteries) The life of your computer performance). You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is fully charged. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter...
...To preserve battery power, connect 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- Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to... Devices, and Batteries) The life of your computer performance). You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is fully charged. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter...
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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 order to select Enable Quick Tabs check box. You can delete or decrease the...
... 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 order to select Enable Quick Tabs check box. You can delete or decrease the...
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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. Deleting them regularly helps enhance your computer's performance and speed. 1 Open...
... 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. Deleting them regularly helps enhance your computer's performance and speed. 1 Open...
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... Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. This light can also be... indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve the problem. ...Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status...
... Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. This light can also be... indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve the problem. ...Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status...
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... testing it with your computer). • Eliminate interference. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with numbers on a power strip - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables...
... testing it with your computer). • Eliminate interference. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with numbers on a power strip - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables...
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...U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting NOTICE - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING... T - N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see "System Setup" on page 292. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. G A T E A 2 0 F A I L U R E - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change ...
...U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting NOTICE - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING... T - N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see "System Setup" on page 292. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. G A T E A 2 0 F A I L U R E - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change ...
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... (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 287. See "Drive Problems" on page 281). T I C S - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - ...I N V A L I N T E R R U P T - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. N O T I M E R T I C K I D - MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - R T C M O D E F I V E - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - Enter the system setup ...
... (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 287. See "Drive Problems" on page 281). T I C S - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - ...I N V A L I N T E R R U P T - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. N O T I M E R T I C K I D - MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - R T C M O D E F I V E - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - Enter the system setup ...
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... SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer ...or docking station. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. O F - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ...
... SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer ...or docking station. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. O F - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ...
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...Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer... any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. The computer runs the Pre-boot...
...Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer... any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. The computer runs the Pre-boot...
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... code and a description of devices in the system. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer is recommended that you run a more thorough check of the problem you want... following table for more . Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you are having. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics ...
... code and a description of devices in the system. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer is recommended that you run a more thorough check of the problem you want... following table for more . Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you are having. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics ...
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... conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Allows you with support options for your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon 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 screen...
... conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Allows you with support options for your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon 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 screen...
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...installation instructions. T H E D E V I C E I A - Insert a disk into the drive and try again. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open the program that you want to use . ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS ... P - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you may have to restart your computer. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page ...
...installation instructions. T H E D E V I C E I A - Insert a disk into the drive and try again. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open the program that you want to use . ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS ... P - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you may have to restart your computer. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page ...
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If you are not using to run the software. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES ... environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. 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 similar to 10...
If you are not using to run the software. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES ... environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. 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 similar to 10...
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...to ensure that the mouse cable is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for your computer. For more ... computer is successfully communicating with your computer. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. and down-arrow keys to the computer. • Verify that your computer is...
...to ensure that the mouse cable is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for your computer. For more ... computer is successfully communicating with your computer. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. and down-arrow keys to the computer. • Verify that your computer is...