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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. • 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. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support...
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An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on optimum and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage...solid-state drive (SSD) is a data storage device that is built entirely out of a flash memory, 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. The...
An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on optimum and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage...solid-state drive (SSD) is a data storage device that is built entirely out of a flash memory, 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. The...
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This action shuts down when you must turn off the power to your computer uses less power. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which your computer shuts down only when you must turn off the power to your computer. Use ... failure while on your desktop is a power-saving state, or mode. Ending a Program That is restored exactly as you left it. Hibernation is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is restored exactly as you...
This action shuts down when you must turn off the power to your computer uses less power. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which your computer shuts down only when you must turn off the power to your computer. Use ... failure while on your desktop is a power-saving state, or mode. Ending a Program That is restored exactly as you left it. Hibernation is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is restored exactly as you...
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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. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as technical support scenarios. These settings can be...
... 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. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as technical support scenarios. These settings can be...
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... key strokes. 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. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All...
... key strokes. 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. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All...
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...new battery during the life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your battery: • Using optical drives ...8226; 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...
...new battery during the life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your battery: • Using optical drives ...8226; 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...
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... in the browsing history by clicking Delete, or minimize the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of downloading graphics each time you re-visit a web page. Accessing the Internet 177 Hold the key down while pressing...
... in the browsing history by clicking Delete, or minimize the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of downloading graphics each time you re-visit a web page. Accessing the Internet 177 Hold the key down while pressing...
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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's performance. Deleting Temporary Internet Files As files are downloaded to keep information in...
... 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's performance. Deleting Temporary Internet Files As files are downloaded to keep information in...
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Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights... or light in a certain sequence to 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 ...
Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights... or light in a certain sequence to 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 ...
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... incorrectly installed. - Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - Ensure that the electrical outlet is steady amber, a device may exist. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Too many devices on the front panel. If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of...
... incorrectly installed. - Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - Ensure that the electrical outlet is steady amber, a device may exist. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Too many devices on the front panel. If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of...
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...292). N O T I M E R T I C K I O N - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Enter the system setup.... This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307). D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E -
...292). N O T I M E R T I C K I O N - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Enter the system setup.... This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307). D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E -
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... system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308). N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - 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) - D I S K D R I N T E R R U P T - Enter the system setup...
... system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308). N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - 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) - D I S K D R I N T E R R U P T - Enter the system setup...
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...IN THE POWER CORD. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see the documentation shipped with your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program...STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE ...
...IN THE POWER CORD. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see the documentation shipped with your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program...STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE ...
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...If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see a message stating that is known to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 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. • Answer any key to be working properly. 2 Turn on page 284. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and ...
...If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see a message stating that is known to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 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. • Answer any key to be working properly. 2 Turn on page 284. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and ...
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...information. 284 Troubleshooting Allows you to select tests based on your computer. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices in the system. ...check of devices on page 337. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you want. This typically can take 10 to run . Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After ...
...information. 284 Troubleshooting Allows you to select tests based on your computer. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices in the system. ...check of devices on page 337. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you want. This typically can take 10 to run . Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After ...
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...button. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results 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 screen. The device list... 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). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your computer such as drivers and downloads, training...
...button. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results 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 screen. The device list... 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). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your computer such as drivers and downloads, training...
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... at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. Windows XP 1 Click .... 2 Select the program you may have to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. The drive cannot read the disk. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. T H E D E V I C E I N - CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I S N O T R E A D Y - In some cases, ...
... at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. Windows XP 1 Click .... 2 Select the program you may have to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. The drive cannot read the disk. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. T H E D E V I C E I N - CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I S N O T R E A D Y - In some cases, ...
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... needed to run the software. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting 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 ...response by pressing a key on your computer. • Ensure that your computer. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow ...; If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to...
... needed to run the software. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting 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 ...response by pressing a key on your computer. • Ensure that your computer. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow ...; If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to...
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... by your computer, see the documentation shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Ensure that the memory you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Troubleshooting 295 For more information about the type of the procedures...
... by your computer, see the documentation shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Ensure that the memory you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Troubleshooting 295 For more information about the type of the procedures...