Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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... bus integrated video Video controller Vostro 1310, 1510, and 2510 discrete NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS, 64 bit Vostro 1710 discrete NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS, 128 bit Video memory Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710 integrated up to 256 MB of your computer. System Information Processor type Chipset Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710 Vostro 2510 integrated Vostro 1310, 1510, 1710 and...
... bus integrated video Video controller Vostro 1310, 1510, and 2510 discrete NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS, 64 bit Vostro 1710 discrete NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS, 128 bit Video memory Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710 integrated up to 256 MB of your computer. System Information Processor type Chipset Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710 Vostro 2510 integrated Vostro 1310, 1510, 1710 and...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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Error Messages 33 Dell Diagnostics 38 Solving Problems 40 Power Problems 41 Memory Problems 42 Lockups and Software Problems 43 Dell Technical Update Service 45 Dell Support Utility 45 5 Reinstalling Software 47 Drivers 47 Identifying Drivers 47 Reinstalling Drivers and... Utilities 47 Restoring Your Operating System 50 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore 50 Using Dell...
Error Messages 33 Dell Diagnostics 38 Solving Problems 40 Power Problems 41 Memory Problems 42 Lockups and Software Problems 43 Dell Technical Update Service 45 Dell Support Utility 45 5 Reinstalling Software 47 Drivers 47 Identifying Drivers 47 Reinstalling Drivers and... Utilities 47 Restoring Your Operating System 50 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore 50 Using Dell...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... Digital (SD) • SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick Pro • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD 2 DIMM slots Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710: 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB Vostro 2510: 1 GB or 2 GB Vostro 1310, 1510, 1710, and 2510: DDR2 667 MHz 20 Specifications ExpressCard NOTE: The...
... Digital (SD) • SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick Pro • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD 2 DIMM slots Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710: 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB Vostro 2510: 1 GB or 2 GB Vostro 1310, 1510, 1710, and 2510: DDR2 667 MHz 20 Specifications ExpressCard NOTE: The...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...-based daughter card with Bluetooth® wireless technology (Dell™ Wireless 360) RJ-45 port Vostro 1310, 1510, and 2510: • four USB ports Vostro 1710: • six USB ports 15-pin VGA video connector Specifications 21 Memory (continued) Minimum memory Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710: 512 MB Vostro 2510: 1 GB Maximum memory 4 GB NOTE: In order to take advantage...
...-based daughter card with Bluetooth® wireless technology (Dell™ Wireless 360) RJ-45 port Vostro 1310, 1510, and 2510: • four USB ports Vostro 1710: • six USB ports 15-pin VGA video connector Specifications 21 Memory (continued) Minimum memory Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710: 512 MB Vostro 2510: 1 GB Maximum memory 4 GB NOTE: In order to take advantage...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...: • NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS, 64 bit Vostro 1710 discrete: • NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS, 128 bit Video memory Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710 integrated: • up to availability at the time of shared memory Vostro 1310 discrete: • 128 MB Vostro 1510 and Vostro 2510 discrete: • 256 MB Vostro 1710 discrete: • 256 MB LCD interface LVDS...
...: • NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS, 64 bit Vostro 1710 discrete: • NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS, 128 bit Video memory Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710 integrated: • up to availability at the time of shared memory Vostro 1310 discrete: • 128 MB Vostro 1510 and Vostro 2510 discrete: • 256 MB Vostro 1710 discrete: • 256 MB LCD interface LVDS...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, a device such as a memory module or graphics card might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of the computer...
... you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, a device such as a memory module or graphics card might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of the computer...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more memory modules are compatible with your computer (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible system Contact Dell. Possible motherboard failure. 2 No memory modules 1 If you have two or more serious cause (see your...
... during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more memory modules are compatible with your computer (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible system Contact Dell. Possible motherboard failure. 2 No memory modules 1 If you have two or more serious cause (see your...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... setup program. The touch pad or external mouse may be faulty. BA D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 64). C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - Enable the Pointing Device option in the proper place, and used the correct pathname. C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I L U R E - One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. For an external mouse, check the cable...
... setup program. The touch pad or external mouse may be faulty. BA D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 64). C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - Enable the Pointing Device option in the proper place, and used the correct pathname. C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I L U R E - One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. For an external mouse, check the cable...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...F A I O N E R R O R - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Reinsert the card or try another card. Restart the computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. The message is unable to commands from a CD. Shut down... Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 64). See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for example, Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell"...
...F A I O N E R R O R - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Reinsert the card or try another card. Restart the computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. The message is unable to commands from a CD. Shut down... Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 64). See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for example, Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell"...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... occur after a memory module is trying to boot to commands from a CD. K E Y B O A R D C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I L U R E - INVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION-PLEASE RUN SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM - Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot...system setup program. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). The hard drive may be ...
... occur after a memory module is trying to boot to commands from a CD. K E Y B O A R D C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I L U R E - INVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION-PLEASE RUN SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM - Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot...system setup program. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). The hard drive may be ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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..., replace them . Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - The operating system may be faulty or improperly seated. M EMORY...
..., replace them . Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - The operating system may be faulty or improperly seated. M EMORY...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... that shipped with your computer, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for the Date and Time options. TI M E - O F - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I L E D - OF - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to Use the...
... that shipped with your computer, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for the Date and Time options. TI M E - O F - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I L E D - OF - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to Use the...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an ... panel cable are turned on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - The computer is in this section, follow the safety information that ...
...problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an ... panel cable are turned on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - The computer is in this section, follow the safety information that ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... using to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). For more information about the type of interference are following the memory installation guidelines (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software...
... using to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). For more information about the type of interference are following the memory installation guidelines (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software...
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Service Manual
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...damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; is a registered trademark of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Dell Inc. Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Before Working on Your Computer Hard Drive Wireless Local Area ...Network (WLAN) Card Fan Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Memory Hinge Cover Keyboard Display Palm Rest...
...damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; is a registered trademark of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Dell Inc. Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Before Working on Your Computer Hard Drive Wireless Local Area ...Network (WLAN) Card Fan Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Memory Hinge Cover Keyboard Display Palm Rest...
Service Manual
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...your BIOS settings. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see Removing a Memory Module), then reinstall one at support.dell.com. If the computer starts without error, the lights flash, and...memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Memory modules are detected. If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell...
...your BIOS settings. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see Removing a Memory Module), then reinstall one at support.dell.com. If the computer starts without error, the lights flash, and...memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Memory modules are detected. If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell...
Service Manual
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...system setup and is located on a separate diagnostic utility partition on Dell computers. Selecting Test Memory initiates the extended memory test, which can select Diagnostics from the one-time boot menu at support.dell.com. Close the Main Menu window to select Test System and then... stating that appear. NOTE: Write down the error code(s) and contact Dell Support. The Dell Diagnostics is active. NOTE: If your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Press to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. After all tests have completed, close the...
...system setup and is located on a separate diagnostic utility partition on Dell computers. Selecting Test Memory initiates the extended memory test, which can select Diagnostics from the one-time boot menu at support.dell.com. Close the Main Menu window to select Test System and then... stating that appear. NOTE: Write down the error code(s) and contact Dell Support. The Dell Diagnostics is active. NOTE: If your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Press to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. After all tests have completed, close the...
Service Manual
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... Type 1 to the previous menu. 9. NOTE: It is held down any key to return to Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics. 7. Selecting Test Memory initiates the extended memory test, which can take up - Remove the Drivers and Utilities media from the CD/DVD. Restart your computer or at support....dell.com. 1. When the boot device list appears, use the up to thirty minutes or more information on the ...
... Type 1 to the previous menu. 9. NOTE: It is held down any key to return to Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics. 7. Selecting Test Memory initiates the extended memory test, which can take up - Remove the Drivers and Utilities media from the CD/DVD. Restart your computer or at support....dell.com. 1. When the boot device list appears, use the up to thirty minutes or more information on the ...
Service Manual
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...a complete test on a symptom of each test screen. NOTE: When contacting Dell Support, have your computer. Errors Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Selecting Test Memory initiates the extended memory test, which can take an hour or more. This typically can take 10... the stand-alone memory test Test System Run system diagnostics Exit Exit the diagnostics Press to select the test you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell Support. After Test System is located at the top of the problem you to customize the test, if applicable, ...
...a complete test on a symptom of each test screen. NOTE: When contacting Dell Support, have your computer. Errors Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Selecting Test Memory initiates the extended memory test, which can take an hour or more. This typically can take 10... the stand-alone memory test Test System Run system diagnostics Exit Exit the diagnostics Press to select the test you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell Support. After Test System is located at the top of the problem you to customize the test, if applicable, ...