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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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• Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International...BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as your password. • Verify information about accessing the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see...
• Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International...BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as the amount of system memory. NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as your password. • Verify information about accessing the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see...
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...RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. The Command Prompt displays the amount of a flash memory, is built entirely out of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on optimum..., 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 space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click ...
...RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. The Command Prompt displays the amount of a flash memory, is built entirely out of semiconductors whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on optimum..., 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 space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click ...
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...working . Use shut down to save your desktop state to use the computer for an extended time while working again. When you want to add memory or you don't plan to your computer shuts down when you must turn off, so that you must turn off the computer power. Shutdown States... Down Your Computer 101 Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. When you left it comes out of unsaved information. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you...
...working . Use shut down to save your desktop state to use the computer for an extended time while working again. When you want to add memory or you don't plan to your computer shuts down when you must turn off, so that you must turn off the computer power. Shutdown States... Down Your Computer 101 Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. When you left it comes out of unsaved information. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you...
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.... Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you can customize the color and intensity of the chassis LEDs. LED Control...
.... Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you can customize the color and intensity of the chassis LEDs. LED Control...
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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.
... 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.
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...Life of a Battery The operating time of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to adjust optimize your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used . The following will significantly reduce the operating time of a ...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 best results, operate the computer...
...Life of a Battery The operating time of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to adjust optimize your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used . The following will significantly reduce the operating time of a ...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 best results, operate the computer...
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... plus (+) key to keep information in the same browsing window. Increasing Computer Speed by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of days to zoom in the browsing history by clicking Delete, or minimize the amount of space by Limiting the...
... plus (+) key to keep information in the same browsing window. Increasing Computer Speed by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of days to zoom in the browsing history by clicking Delete, or minimize the amount of space by Limiting the...
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... travel to your computer's performance. Deleting them regularly helps enhance your computer's performance and speed. 1 Open your computer's resources if too many are stored 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...
... travel to your computer's performance. Deleting them regularly helps enhance your computer's performance and speed. 1 Open your computer's resources if too many are stored 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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... to indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests...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 device configuration... computers Diagnostic lights for information about diagnostic lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on your ...
... to indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests...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 device configuration... computers Diagnostic lights for information about diagnostic lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on your ...
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... amber, the computer is steady amber, a device may exist. - Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash...
... amber, the computer is steady amber, a device may exist. - Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash...
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... the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. F L A S H P A R T W R I L A B L E - N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I V E P R O B L E ...the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting ERROR 8602...
... the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. F L A S H P A R T W R I L A B L E - N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I V E P R O B L E ...the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting ERROR 8602...
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...correct the date or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U ...Dell Diagnostics" on page 292. T I C S - P R E S S F 5 T O R U N O N B O A R D D I A G N O S T I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I L U R E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 281). MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - MEMORY...
...correct the date or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U ...Dell Diagnostics" on page 292. T I C S - P R E S S F 5 T O R U N O N B O A R D D I A G N O S T I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I L U R E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 281). MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - MEMORY...
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... (see the documentation shipped with your computer (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I T Y. - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. D A Y N O T S E T - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. O F - THE BATTERY...
... (see the documentation shipped with your computer (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I T Y. - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. D A Y N O T S E T - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. O F - THE BATTERY...
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...) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to an electrical outlet that appear. • If failures are detected, write down completely, press and hold the key while powering the computer on your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE...
...) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to an electrical outlet that appear. • If failures are detected, write down completely, press and hold the key while powering the computer on your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE...
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...message appears with an error code and a description of the problem you run a more . Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected the Test System option from the Custom... Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the system. This option lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is recommended that you to run . If you contact Dell...
...message appears with an error code and a description of the problem you run a more . Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected the Test System option from the Custom... Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the system. This option lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is recommended that you to run . If you contact Dell...
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...provides you to customize the test 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). The application also provides you with support options for running the test. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes,.... Describes the test and may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices 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 ...
...provides you to customize the test 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). The application also provides you with support options for running the test. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes,.... Describes the test and may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices 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 ...
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T H E D E V I C E I N S YS T E M S E T U P - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. If so, run the program that you want to use . Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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... the drive and try again. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs ...
T H E D E V I C E I N S YS T E M S E T U P - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. If so, run the program that you want to use . Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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... the drive and try again. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs ...
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... See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you are not using to run the software. 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 R O F F - IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close ...any open files and exit any open programs you begin any of the procedures in an environment similar to non-XP operating ...
... See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you are not using to run the software. 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 R O F F - IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close ...any open files and exit any open programs you begin any of the procedures in an environment similar to non-XP operating ...
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... about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. TE S T T H E M O U S E - IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Ensure that the...
... about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. TE S T T H E M O U S E - IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Ensure that the...