Dell Precision T5400 Support Question
Dell Precision T5400 Support Question
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Question posted by Mongedryer1 on March 4th, 2014
Dell T5400 Installed Memory Bios Does Not Display Correct Installed Memory
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
... Desktop System Software:
reinstall the operating system for your Dell computer. Online discussion with technical support
• Dell Technical Update Service - Proactive e-mail notification of your 1 Go to view the appropriate support site.
• Community - installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of software and hardware updates for components, such as memory...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 33
...Description
Suggested Remedy
BIOS checksum failure. If the computer starts normally, continue to identify the cause (see "Contacting Dell" in
failure. Possible motherboard Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide), reinstall one at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error.
• If available, install working memory of the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 35
...-
Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart your User's Guide). DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. Replace the floppy disk with one that the boot sequence information is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the ... cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Contacting Dell" in your computer. Hardware Troubleshooter
If a device...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 38
... the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the following table for more information.
Displays error conditions encountered, error codes...instructions on your computer or all the components installed on the screen. Displays your computer. If you are having.
...a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 39
... time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" in your Dell computer to the manufacturer's instructions. Discard used batteries according to the Windows Classic view. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT WINDOWS RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - If the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 55
... network adapter, 22 parallel, 21 power, 25 serial, 22
connectors (continued) sound, 21 USB, 19, 22-23
D
Dell Diagnostics, 36
Dell support site, 7
diagnostic lights, 29
diagnostics beep codes, 33 Dell, 36 lights, 19, 24, 29
display. See monitor
documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 5 warranty...
User's Guide - Page 15
.... If To download Desktop System Software:
you reinstall the operating system for your
may vary depending on . and operating system and installs the NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface
updates..., USB devices, and so on your operating system and search for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system
• Customer Care -
Contact information, service ...
User's Guide - Page 89
... (or restart) your computer • To set the type of memory or set or change the settings for it is displayed, you write down your computer work incorrectly. System Setup
89 6
...the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Entering System Setup
1 Turn on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that ...
User's Guide - Page 90
...; if the processor supports 64-bit Technology
Displays the amount of Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Memory Channel Mode, and a description of each PCI, PCI Express, and PCI-X slot.
System System Info Processor Info
Memory Info
PCI Info Date/Time Boot Sequence (Diskette drive default)
Displays the Computer name, BIOS Version number, BIOS Date, Service Tag, Express Service Code, and...
User's Guide - Page 97
... than 2 GB of system memory. Off commands the right keypad keys to function as numbers. When set to Report (enabled) and an error is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and prompt you to function as arrows. Fast Boot (On default) Numlock Key (On default) OS Install (Off default)
POST...
User's Guide - Page 107
...battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. Troubleshooting
107 ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT...you troubleshoot your Dell™ computer to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up...
User's Guide - Page 115
... -
• Ensure that the cable is supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 187.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 190).
• Ensure that the memory you are using the mouse. TES T T H E MO U SE - Connect a properly working mouse to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- CHECK THE MOUSE...
User's Guide - Page 126
... still exists, remove all the memory modules and install one memory module in memory module connector DIMM_1.
4 Restart the computer. Light Pattern
Problem Description
No memory modules are detected. Suggested Resolution
1 Reseat the memory modules to the operating system.
6 Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 136).
7 If the memory module passes, shut down the computer...
User's Guide - Page 129
..." on page 136) to identify a more serious cause.
3 Contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 295). This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem. If your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of three beeps, and then one beep...
User's Guide - Page 131
... TECHNICAL SUPPORT - ALERT! ALERT! ALERT! PREVIOUS REBOOT WAS DUE TO VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAILURE - ALERT! UNABLE TO INITIALIZE ALL INSTALLED MEMORY - The program that the processor heat-sink assembly is missing an essential file. Contact Dell for installation instructions.
ALERT!
ALERT! ALERT! Also, ensure that you want to remove. 3 Click the Change or Remove Program...
User's Guide - Page 139
... and may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the disc.
5 Close the test screen to return to your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in...
User's Guide - Page 187
15 Ensure that all connectors are required for your computer from Dell is covered under your computer, see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on the FBD label.
NOTICE: Before you install new memory modules, download the most recent BIOS for 667 MHz DIMMs.
Adding and Replacing Parts
187
For example, the label of each FBD in...
User's Guide - Page 303
... Express Service Code when contacting Dell for hard drives and CD drives. A display setting that decrease the overall...Glossary
303 error checking and correction -
ENERGY STAR® - A connector on your display.
Electrical interference caused by...direct memory access to the PCMCIA standard. Modems and network adapters are common types of the PC Card slot when installed. ...
User's Guide - Page 307
... of time that is often rounded to the Internet and exchange email. memory - Frequently, the word memory is used for integrated peripheral devices with other computers over analog telephone lines..., ROM, and video memory.
See media bay. MP -
media bay -
When used for integrated peripherals, such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module.
MB...
User's Guide - Page 309
....
random-access memory - Typically, readme files provide installation information and describe new product enhancements or corrections that interprets and...BIOS, that establishes standards for program instructions and data.
power-on a display screen. The organization that perform basic tests on a physically write-protected floppy disk, CD, or DVD. Personal Computer Memory...
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