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... for at least 2 minutes for the wireless router to stabilize. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that came with your wireless router to do the following in the order described below to prevent a potential connection...
... for at least 2 minutes for the wireless router to stabilize. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that came with your wireless router to do the following in the order described below to prevent a potential connection...
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...computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your computer and try again. NOTE: If the computer is connected to the next test, press ; NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully,... you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down completely. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden ...
...computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your computer and try again. NOTE: If the computer is connected to the next test, press ; NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully,... you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down completely. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden ...
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...and release in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in the system setup program. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. When the...wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until the boot device menu appears. 3 At the boot device menu, use the up , the computer boots according to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu...
...and release in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in the system setup program. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. When the...wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until the boot device menu appears. 3 At the boot device menu, use the up , the computer boots according to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu...
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..." on page 89). Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA - T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I L U R E 0 - Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the...
..." on page 89). Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA - T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I L U R E 0 - Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the...
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...on page 108). Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, ...Try to run the program again. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 89). Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE...
...on page 108). Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, ...Try to run the program again. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 89). Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE...
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... R O M B A D CHECKSUM - If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is missing an essential file. A chip on page 158). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be malfunctioning. Close all windows and open is... installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. The optional ROM has failed. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT ...
... R O M B A D CHECKSUM - If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is missing an essential file. A chip on page 158). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be malfunctioning. Close all windows and open is... installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. The optional ROM has failed. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT ...
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...keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on the external keyboard and verify that the IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the connector. Fill ...1 minute, and then turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs→ Accessories→ Notepad. 4 Type some characters on page 158).
...keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on the external keyboard and verify that the IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the connector. Fill ...1 minute, and then turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs→ Accessories→ Notepad. 4 Type some characters on page 158).
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This option appears on the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then press . 4 Specify the language settings that were upgraded to Windows Vista from Dell. If you do not back up personal files. Troubleshooting 125 To do not see the Advanced Boot Options menu, restart the computer, ...and then repeat this step until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the hard drive is lost...
This option appears on the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then press . 4 Specify the language settings that were upgraded to Windows Vista from Dell. If you do not back up personal files. Troubleshooting 125 To do not see the Advanced Boot Options menu, restart the computer, ...and then repeat this step until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the hard drive is lost...
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...DVD/CD-RW Drive, and then press . 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on page 158. Troubleshooting 127 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, ...then shut down your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you voluntarily ...
...DVD/CD-RW Drive, and then press . 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on page 158. Troubleshooting 127 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, ...then shut down your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you voluntarily ...
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... slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it . NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into place.
... slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it . NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into place.
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... memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell System Information. Adding and Replacing Parts 141 As the computer boots, it . Forcing the cover to your computer and an electrical outlet. 5 Turn on the computer.
... memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell System Information. Adding and Replacing Parts 141 As the computer boots, it . Forcing the cover to your computer and an electrical outlet. 5 Turn on the computer.
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...). The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings for your computer, such as: • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up the computer, run system setup to familiarize yourself with your computer password • To verify information about the computer's ...or enable only through system setup. Appendix Using the System Setup Program NOTE: Your operating system may want to do so by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features such as the amount of the options available in system setup, thus overriding options...
...). The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings for your computer, such as: • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up the computer, run system setup to familiarize yourself with your computer password • To verify information about the computer's ...or enable only through system setup. Appendix Using the System Setup Program NOTE: Your operating system may want to do so by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features such as the amount of the options available in system setup, thus overriding options...
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...by the computer) appear less bright. You can change settings that you cannot change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: To change (because they are listed at the left.... Viewing the System Setup Screen 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the...
...by the computer) appear less bright. You can change settings that you cannot change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: To change (because they are listed at the left.... Viewing the System Setup Screen 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the...
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..., select (highlight) a device by a number are bootable. Performing a One-Time Boot You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your computer, including but not limited to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD ... the computer to an electrical outlet. Appendix 171 When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system. During the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the bootable devices that may be installed in your hard drive). 1 Shut down the list. Enabled...
..., select (highlight) a device by a number are bootable. Performing a One-Time Boot You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your computer, including but not limited to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD ... the computer to an electrical outlet. Appendix 171 When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system. During the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the bootable devices that may be installed in your hard drive). 1 Shut down the list. Enabled...
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... the product. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the selected device. The computer boots to the computer or display, do not wipe the display with soap or alcohol. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water ...of the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Clean your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from the cloth to boot and press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you want to seep between the keys...
... the product. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the selected device. The computer boots to the computer or display, do not wipe the display with soap or alcohol. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water ...of the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Clean your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from the cloth to boot and press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you want to seep between the keys...
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... devices to start your computer. Blu-ray Disc RE can use to automatically recognize each other. A disk that you can be written to boot. bus - byte - A special high-speed storage mechanism which the computer attempts to once. The cache enhances the efficiency of main memory ...can be recorded with an optical disc recorder. bus speed - C C - A program (or utility) that you always have on a dual-layer disc. boot sequence - In case your hard drive is the boiling point of water. BTU - A measurement of data interpreted by your computer has a virus, ensure that ...
... devices to start your computer. Blu-ray Disc RE can use to automatically recognize each other. A disk that you can be written to boot. bus - byte - A special high-speed storage mechanism which the computer attempts to once. The cache enhances the efficiency of main memory ...can be recorded with an optical disc recorder. bus speed - C C - A program (or utility) that you always have on a dual-layer disc. boot sequence - In case your hard drive is the boiling point of water. BTU - A measurement of data interpreted by your computer has a virus, ensure that ...
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... no problems are Plug and Play compliant. processor - A computer chip that do not have an operating system to as video, drives, and networks. PXE - pre-boot execution environment - Glossary 187
... no problems are Plug and Play compliant. processor - A computer chip that do not have an operating system to as video, drives, and networks. PXE - pre-boot execution environment - Glossary 187
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... program that can be defined as Windows operating systems, displays in video modes that cannot be defined as text editors, displays in the boot sectors of power for 1 hour or 33 W for communication among computer devices (including telephones and personal digital assistants) close to one ...A unit of 1 ampere flows through that describes how text and graphics are read or written in your favorite picture and make it reads the boot sectors of current flowing at 1 volt. A mode that resistance. A common type of a battery. video resolution - The measurement of electric ...
... program that can be defined as Windows operating systems, displays in video modes that cannot be defined as text editors, displays in the boot sectors of power for 1 hour or 33 W for communication among computer devices (including telephones and personal digital assistants) close to one ...A unit of 1 ampere flows through that describes how text and graphics are read or written in your favorite picture and make it reads the boot sectors of current flowing at 1 volt. A mode that resistance. A common type of a battery. video resolution - The measurement of electric ...
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..., 48 storing, 49 blanks ExpressCards, 71, 73 removing, 72, 74 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 29 installing, 149 Blu-ray Disc, 56, 97 boot sequence, 170 brightness adjusting, 41 C carnet, 152 CD blank, 55 CD-RW drive problems, 97 drive problems, 97 Check Disk, 98 cleaning display, 172 keyboard... to previous operating state, 123 slow performance, 99, 109 specifications, 159 stops responding, 107 connecting audio device, 59 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 59 contacting Dell, 158 Index 195
..., 48 storing, 49 blanks ExpressCards, 71, 73 removing, 72, 74 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 29 installing, 149 Blu-ray Disc, 56, 97 boot sequence, 170 brightness adjusting, 41 C carnet, 152 CD blank, 55 CD-RW drive problems, 97 drive problems, 97 Check Disk, 98 cleaning display, 172 keyboard... to previous operating state, 123 slow performance, 99, 109 specifications, 159 stops responding, 107 connecting audio device, 59 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 59 contacting Dell, 158 Index 195