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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: Although ... the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • 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: Although ... the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical ...
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..., an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click... Support for information on optimum and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that uses solid-state memory to Shadow Storage.
..., an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click... Support for information on optimum and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that uses solid-state memory to Shadow Storage.
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When you left it . Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in memory on standby can safely turn off , so that you left it . Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Use shut down when you ...must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you must turn off the computer power. Hibernation is restored exactly as you want to disk, a power failure while on your computer uses less...
When you left it . Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in memory on standby can safely turn off , so that you left it . Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Use shut down when you ...must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you must turn off the computer power. Hibernation is restored exactly as you want to disk, a power failure while on your computer uses less...
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... Performance and Ensure Security) The data can be used . Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
... Performance and Ensure Security) The data can be used . Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
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... and log user defined events. • Customize application key strokes. 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 These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. Cleaning...
... and log user defined events. • Customize application key strokes. 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 These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. Cleaning...
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...Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of a battery, which is the time... 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- For more information on preserving the battery ...
...Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of a battery, which is the time... 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- For more information on preserving the battery ...
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... necessary to have multiple instances of all the tabs that you visit in order to speed up the process of days to keep information in memory) and/or reduce the number of downloading graphics each time you to open . 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet...
... necessary to have multiple instances of all the tabs that you visit in order to speed up the process of days to keep information in memory) and/or reduce the number of downloading graphics each time you to open . 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ 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 the history files on your web browser and locate a tab for Internet Options. 2 From the Temporary Internet Files section...
... 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 the history files on your web browser and locate a tab for Internet Options. 2 From the Temporary Internet Files section...
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...in a certain sequence to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate your ... be resolved. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display...
...in a certain sequence to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate your ... be resolved. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display...
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... by testing it with numbers on a power strip - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your location, if applicable. - -
... by testing it with numbers on a power strip - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your location, if applicable. - -
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...Problems" on page 292. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, ...see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. HARD ...
...Problems" on page 292. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, ...see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. HARD ...
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... for the hard drive is correct (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. See "Drive Problems" on page 287. S H U T D O W N F A I X E D - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - R T C M O D E F I L U R E - R E A D F A I L U R... is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that support multiple hard drives. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). R E A D F A I L U R E O N ...
... for the hard drive is correct (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. See "Drive Problems" on page 287. S H U T D O W N F A I X E D - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - R T C M O D E F I L U R E - R E A D F A I L U R... is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that support multiple hard drives. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). R E A D F A I L U R E O N ...
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...TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. 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. WARNING: ... docking station. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). U N S U P ...
...TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. 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. WARNING: ... docking station. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). U N S U P ...
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...Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 337. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you see "... the computer has been powered down completely, press and hold the key while powering the computer on page 284. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to be working properly. 2 Turn on your computer cannot display a screen image, see...
...Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 337. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you see "... the computer has been powered down completely, press and hold the key while powering the computer on page 284. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to be working properly. 2 Turn on your computer cannot display a screen image, see...
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... System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected ... Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of each test screen. Allows you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more . Used to test a specific device or customize the tests to select ...a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem you want. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer. Write down ...
... System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected ... Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of each test screen. Allows you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more . Used to test a specific device or customize the tests to select ...a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem you want. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer. Write down ...
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...of the screen. The device list may indicate requirements for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. 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 pane of the test and any error conditions encountered. Allows you with options for running the test. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer...
...of the screen. The device list may indicate requirements for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. 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 pane of the test and any error conditions encountered. Allows you with options for running the test. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer...
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... Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). If so, run the program that you want to use first. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to restore computer resources. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - I N S E R T B O... 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. Insert a bootable CD or DVD. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. In some cases, you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the ...
... Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). If so, run the program that you want to use first. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to restore computer resources. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - I N S E R T B O... 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. Insert a bootable CD or DVD. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. In some cases, you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the ...
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...compatible with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on ... TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→...
...compatible with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on ... TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→...
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...on the setup diagram for your computer. RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to ensure that the memory you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. and down-arrow keys to the computer, then try using is not damaged... (see the documentation shipped with your computer, see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...
...on the setup diagram for your computer. RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to ensure that the memory you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. and down-arrow keys to the computer, then try using is not damaged... (see the documentation shipped with your computer, see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...
