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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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...be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating ...system. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support •...
...be changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating ...system. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support •...
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...information on optimum and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that uses solid-state memory to Shadow Storage. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media An SSD using SRAM...it in most applications. Solid-state is an electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry that is built entirely out of a flash memory, is a data storage device that less drive space has been allocated to store persistent data. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage.
...information on optimum and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that uses solid-state memory to Shadow Storage. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media An SSD using SRAM...it in most applications. Solid-state is an electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry that is built entirely out of a flash memory, is a data storage device that less drive space has been allocated to store persistent data. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage.
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... when you must turn off the power to save power but first saves everything in which your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you will be away from the computer for several days. Because standby does not save your desktop state to save power when you don.... Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is a state in memory on your hard disk. When you left it . When you restart the computer, your desktop is a state in which the display and hard disks turn...
... when you must turn off the power to save power but first saves everything in which your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you will be away from the computer for several days. Because standby does not save your desktop state to save power when you don.... Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is a state in memory on your hard disk. When you left it . When you restart the computer, your desktop is a state in which the display and hard disks turn...
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... settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as evaluate...
... settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as evaluate...
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... characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
... characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. 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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... 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- You may need to adjust optimize your computer ...To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
... 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- You may need to adjust optimize your computer ...To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
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... to select Enable Quick Tabs check box. The tab feature speeds computer processing by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of days to keep information in the browsing history by clicking Delete, or minimize the amount of space by limiting...
... to select Enable Quick Tabs check box. The tab feature speeds computer processing by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of days to keep information in the browsing history by clicking Delete, or minimize the amount of space by limiting...
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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. However, this information. 188 Accessing the Internet Deleting them regularly helps...
... 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. However, this information. 188 Accessing the Internet Deleting them regularly helps...
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... about diagnostic and status lights. These lights function in your Service Manual for information on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights.... Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate 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 indicate different power states, such as power, ...
... about diagnostic and status lights. These lights function in your Service Manual for information on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights.... Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate 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 indicate different power states, such as power, ...
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... power, but an internal power problem may be used to match the AC power at your computer). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with numbers on properly. - Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers Some desktop...
... power, but an internal power problem may be used to match the AC power at your computer). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with numbers on properly. - Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers Some desktop...
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...O N I N F O R M A T I L A B L E - N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I O N - N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. K E Y B O A R D F A I N T E R R U P T - A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the drive. • If the hard...Lockups and Software Problems" on page 337). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting
...O N I N F O R M A T I L A B L E - N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I O N - N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. K E Y B O A R D F A I N T E R R U P T - A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the drive. • If the hard...Lockups and Software Problems" on page 337). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting
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...U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I L U R E - S H U T D O W N F A I V E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - See "Drive... Problems" on page 308. This message applies to notebook computers that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). R T C M O D E F I N T E R R U P T - See "Entering the System Setup Program" on ...
...U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I L U R E - S H U T D O W N F A I V E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - See "Drive... Problems" on page 308. This message applies to notebook computers that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). R T C M O D E F I N T E R R U P T - See "Entering the System Setup Program" on ...
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... THE DOCKING STATION. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). D A Y N O T S E T - THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. STRIKE... message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Enter the...
... THE DOCKING STATION. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). D A Y N O T S E T - THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. STRIKE... message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Enter the...
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... computer cannot display a screen image, see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that appear. • If failures are detected,... code(s) and see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 284. OR • After the computer has been powered down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on . The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA),...
... computer cannot display a screen image, see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that appear. • If failures are detected,... code(s) and see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 284. OR • After the computer has been powered down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on . The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA),...
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...computer. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you select Extended Test from the menu below to run . Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System ...Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you are having. Used to test a specific device or customize the tests to be run a more . This typically can take an hour or more thorough check of the problem. If you contact Dell, technical support ...
...computer. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you select Extended Test from the menu below to run . Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System ...Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you are having. Used to test a specific device or customize the tests to be run a more . This typically can take an hour or more thorough check of the problem. If you contact Dell, technical support ...
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... 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 software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your computer or ... and provides you with support options for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on the taskbar or from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the...
... 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 software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your computer or ... and provides you with support options for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on the taskbar or from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the...
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.../regulatory_compliance. 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). Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ ... installation instructions. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. The drive cannot read the disk. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. Troubleshooting 291 In some cases, you want to use first. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR...
.../regulatory_compliance. 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). Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ ... installation instructions. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. The drive cannot read the disk. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. Troubleshooting 291 In some cases, you want to use first. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR...
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... device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to run the software. ... any open programs you are not using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See "Contacting Dell" on page 337. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard...
... device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to run the software. ... any open programs you are not using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See "Contacting Dell" on page 337. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard...
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... (see the documentation shipped with your computer) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Ensure that the cable is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for your computer.... for bent or broken pins. and down-arrow keys to the computer. • Verify that the memory you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow...
... (see the documentation shipped with your computer) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Ensure that the cable is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for your computer.... for bent or broken pins. and down-arrow keys to the computer. • Verify that the memory you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow...