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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. • ...Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales 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. You may need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. • ...Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support •...
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...amount of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. Solid-state is an electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is a data storage device that is often called a... (C:) to confirm that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. 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...
...amount of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. Solid-state is an electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is a data storage device that is often called a... (C:) to confirm that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. 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...
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... state, or mode. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off the power to your desktop state to start working...away from the computer for an extended time while working again. When you want to use the computer for example, when you want to add memory or you don't plan to your desktop is restored exactly as you must turn off the computer power. When you restart the computer, your ...
... state, or mode. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off the power to your desktop state to start working...away from the computer for an extended time while working again. When you want to use the computer for example, when you want to add memory or you don't plan to your desktop is restored exactly as you must turn off the computer power. When you restart the computer, your ...
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... customize the color and intensity of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to view version information for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the chassis LEDs. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you can be recalled...
... customize the color and intensity of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to view version information for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the chassis LEDs. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you can be recalled...
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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. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for...
... 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. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for...
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... use your laptop computer. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. Preserving 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- NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect...
... use your laptop computer. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. Preserving 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- NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect...
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... the amount of space by limiting the number of days to keep information in the browsing history to limit the space used to zoom in memory) and/or reduce the number of programs that are open. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 In the...
... the amount of space by limiting the number of days to keep information in the browsing history to limit the space used to zoom in memory) and/or reduce the number of programs that are open. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 In 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 the history files on your computer, they are stored.
... 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 computer, they are stored.
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...your Service Manual for information about power lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your computer. 272 Troubleshooting 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 messages... The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate status and problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. These lights start and turn off or light in a certain sequence to indicate different power states, such as...
...your Service Manual for information about power lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your computer. 272 Troubleshooting 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 messages... The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate status and problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. These lights start and turn off or light in a certain sequence to indicate different power states, such as...
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... shipped with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is steady amber, a device may exist. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used...
... shipped with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is steady amber, a device may exist. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used...
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S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I N T E R R U P T - ERROR 8602 - Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 307). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E M E M O R Y - System Messages ...the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup ...
S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I N T E R R U P T - ERROR 8602 - Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 307). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E M E M O R Y - System Messages ...the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup ...
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... system setup program and ensure that support multiple hard drives. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. MEMORY ODD/EVEN 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) - See "Lockups and...
... system setup program and ensure that support multiple hard drives. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. MEMORY ODD/EVEN 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) - See "Lockups and...
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... TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). TI M E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER... A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. 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. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130...
... TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). TI M E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER... A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. 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. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130...
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...boot menu and press . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run ....Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting Starting the Dell Diagnostics on page 284. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on (or restart) your computer cannot display...
...boot menu and press . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run ....Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting Starting the Dell Diagnostics on page 284. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on (or restart) your computer cannot display...
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...description and see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom of the problem. NOTE: The Service Tag for your Service Tag. 4 If you have selected the Test System option from the menu below to 20 minutes. Performs a thorough check of each test screen. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function... Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you run . This typically can take 10 to run a ...
...description and see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom of the problem. NOTE: The Service Tag for your Service Tag. 4 If you have selected the Test System option from the menu below to 20 minutes. Performs a thorough check of each test screen. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function... Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you run . This typically can take 10 to run a ...
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...with support options for running the test. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. Displays your computer or all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information..., and Knowledge Base articles. The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, ...
...with support options for running the test. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. Displays your computer or all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information..., and Knowledge Base articles. The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, ...
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... T E M N O T F O U N D - ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER E N S U R E T H A T T H E I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E I S E N A B L E D I S N O T R E A D Y - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to restore computer resources. To remove... only IEEE 1394a standard. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. T H E D E V I C E I N S YS T E M S E T U P - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
... T E M N O T F O U N D - ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER E N S U R E T H A T T H E I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E I S E N A B L E D I S N O T R E A D Y - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to restore computer resources. To remove... only IEEE 1394a standard. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. T H E D E V I C E I N S YS T E M S E T U P - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
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...and then restart your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING ...If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of...E R O F F - For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your ...
...and then restart your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING ...If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of...E R O F F - For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your ...
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... ensure that 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, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for minimum memory requirements. TE S T T H E M O U S E - RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to highlight Shut...
... ensure that 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, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for minimum memory requirements. TE S T T H E M O U S E - RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to highlight Shut...