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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. You may need to : • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. Finding... Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support •...
... 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. Finding... Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support •...
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...to electronic circuitry that is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Solid-state is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to Shadow Storage. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following... : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. The Command Prompt displays the amount of semiconductors ...
...to electronic circuitry that is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Solid-state is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to Shadow Storage. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following... : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. The Command Prompt displays the amount of semiconductors ...
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... saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several seconds) when you want to add memory or you don't plan to disk, a power failure while on your computer uses less power. This action shuts down only when you must turn... first saves everything in which the display and hard disks turn off the computer power. When you restart the computer, your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off , so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer, for example, when you want to...
... saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several seconds) when you want to add memory or you don't plan to disk, a power failure while on your computer uses less power. This action shuts down only when you must turn... first saves everything in which the display and hard disks turn off the computer power. When you restart the computer, your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off , so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer, for example, when you want to...
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... a Windows user interface. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you can be recalled at a later time. The data can be saved to...
... a Windows user interface. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you can be recalled at a later time. The data can be saved to...
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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. Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. These characteristics may include...
... 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. Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. These characteristics may include...
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... on how you use your computer, 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 life of the battery decreases over time depending on 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- To view the battery charge status, check...
... on how you use your computer, 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 life of the battery decreases over time depending on 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- To view the battery charge status, check...
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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 the websites that are open. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 In...
... 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 the websites that are open. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 In...
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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 the same website take less time. This function was designed to make travel 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 days to the same website take less time. This function was designed to make travel to keep information in...
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... to be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See ... Manual for information about diagnostic lights. These lights function in your Service Manual for information on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or...
... to be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See ... Manual for information about diagnostic lights. These lights function in your Service Manual for information on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or...
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... computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to match the AC power at your computer). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • If the power light is set to...
... computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to match the AC power at your computer). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • If the power light is set to...
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..." on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. K E Y B ... Setup Program Screen" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 292). F L A S H P A R T W R I L U R E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L U R E - G A T E A 2 0 F A I V E P R O B L E M . -...
..." on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. K E Y B ... Setup Program Screen" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 292). F L A S H P A R T W R I L U R E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L U R E - G A T E A 2 0 F A I V E P R O B L E M . -...
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...see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). ( V A L U E) - MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - ...Dell Diagnostics" on page 292. M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I V E - D I S K D R I D - N O T I M E R T I C K I X E D - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 281). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - MEMORY...
...see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). ( V A L U E) - MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - ...Dell Diagnostics" on page 292. M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I V E - D I S K D R I D - N O T I M E R T I C K I X E D - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 281). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - MEMORY...
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... are using is supported by your computer (see your computer). THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting D A Y N O T S E T - IF YOU DID...
... are using is supported by your computer (see your computer). THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting D A Y N O T S E T - IF YOU DID...
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... Menu" on . • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 284. Select Diagnostics from...
... Menu" on . • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 284. Select Diagnostics from...
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... Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is located at the top of devices in the system. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you ... on the computer. This typically can take 10 to run . Allows you run a test from the menu below to 20 minutes. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer. Performs a thorough check of the problem. This option lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem ...
... Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is located at the top of devices in the system. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you ... on the computer. This typically can take 10 to run . Allows you run a test from the menu below to 20 minutes. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer. Performs a thorough check of the problem. This option lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem ...
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... Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your hardware configuration for running the test. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Displays your computer and available from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information ...in the device list in the left pane of the screen. Describes the test and may not display the names of the test and any error conditions encountered. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration...
... Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your hardware configuration for running the test. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Displays your computer and available from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information ...in the device list in the left pane of the screen. Describes the test and may not display the names of the test and any error conditions encountered. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration...
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...instructions shipped with your computer to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). d r i v e l e t t ...Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. T H E D E V I C E I N - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. If so, run the program that you want to remove...
...instructions shipped with your computer to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). d r i v e l e t t ...Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. T H E D E V I C E I N - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. If so, run the program that you want to remove...
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...8226; Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ ... do not conflict with your computer. See the software documentation for at least 8 to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to get a response...
...8226; Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ ... do not conflict with your computer. See the software documentation for at least 8 to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to get a response...
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... RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to the computer, then try using is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. Connect a properly working mouse to display the Start menu. 2 Press ,... shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for your computer. Troubleshooting 295 IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer)....
... RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to the computer, then try using is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. Connect a properly working mouse to display the Start menu. 2 Press ,... shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for your computer. Troubleshooting 295 IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer)....