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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 Notebook Support... To learn more about your computer's current configuration, such as your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your password. • Verify information about accessing...
• Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support... To learn more about your computer's current configuration, such as your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your password. • Verify information about accessing...
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...Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start ...Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to Shadow Storage. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive ...
...Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start ...Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to Shadow Storage. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive ...
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... to use the computer for several seconds) when you want to save power but first saves everything in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. This action shuts down to add memory or you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer uses less power. Sleep saves all...
... to use the computer for several seconds) when you want to save power but first saves everything in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. This action shuts down to add memory or you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer uses less power. Sleep saves all...
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... drivers. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you can be saved to view version information for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as technical support scenarios. Changes to these options...
... drivers. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you can be saved to view version information for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as technical support scenarios. Changes to these options...
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... realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose key performance characteristics to monitor, graph, and log. • Set reporting...
... realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose key performance characteristics to monitor, graph, and log. • Set reporting...
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... when writing to a CD or DVD. The 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- For more information on preserving the battery life of... operating time of the battery decreases over time depending on the taskbar. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer.
... when writing to a CD or DVD. The 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- For more information on preserving the battery life of... operating time of the battery decreases over time depending on the taskbar. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer.
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... select Enable Quick Tabs check box. Hold the key down while pressing the plus (+) key to have multiple instances of programs that you visit in memory) and/or reduce the number of everything on the screen by limiting the number of Internet Explorer running simultaneously. It is not necessary to zoom...
... select Enable Quick Tabs check box. Hold the key down while pressing the plus (+) key to have multiple instances of programs that you visit in memory) and/or reduce the number of everything on the screen by limiting the number of Internet Explorer running simultaneously. It is not necessary to zoom...
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.... However, this information. 188 Accessing the Internet Deleting Temporary Internet Files As files are downloaded to your computer's resources if too many are stored in memory and/or reduce the number of all the websites you visit and a storage space of the history files on your computer, they are stored. This...
.... However, this information. 188 Accessing the Internet Deleting Temporary Internet Files As files are downloaded to your computer's resources if too many are stored in memory and/or reduce the number of all the websites you visit and a storage space of the history files on your computer, they are stored. This...
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...for information about power lights. These lights function in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See 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 in your... Service Manual for information on your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display ...
...for information about power lights. These lights function in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See 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 in your... Service Manual for information on your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display ...
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... lights labeled with numbers on the front panel. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with similar products in known working condition to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). • If the...
... lights labeled with numbers on the front panel. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with similar products in known working condition to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). • If the...
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... MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - N O T I M E R T I C K I V E P R O B L E M . - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. ERROR...
... MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - N O T I M E R T I C K I V E P R O B L E M . - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. ERROR...
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..." on page 292. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" 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 V E - ( V A L U E) - MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277
..." on page 292. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" 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 V E - ( V A L U E) - MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277
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...CORD. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). Ensure that require... , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I L E D - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. PRESS F5 TO RUN...
...CORD. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). Ensure that require... , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I L E D - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. PRESS F5 TO RUN...
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...you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer and try again. Press any key to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any ...key to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on . If the Pre-boot System Assessment ...
...you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer and try again. Press any key to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any ...key to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on . If the Pre-boot System Assessment ...
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...lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is recommended that you run a test from the menu below to run . If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you select Extended Test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable ...a thorough check of the problem. 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 are having. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 ...
...lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is recommended that you run a test from the menu below to run . If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you select Extended Test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable ...a thorough check of the problem. 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 are having. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 ...
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... components installed on the taskbar or 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 conditions encountered. Displays your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon on your computer or all devices...
... components installed on the taskbar or 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 conditions encountered. Displays your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon on your computer or all devices...
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...; Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to restart your computer. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open the program that you may have to use . Windows Vista 1 Click Start →... program documentation for installation instructions. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to restore computer resources. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I B L E . See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen...
...; Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to restart your computer. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open the program that you may have to use . Windows Vista 1 Click Start →... program documentation for installation instructions. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to restore computer resources. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I B L E . See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen...
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...files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to run the software. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety ...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 not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to get ...
...files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to run the software. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety ...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 not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to get ...
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.... Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the documentation 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 - Connect a properly working mouse...
.... Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the documentation 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 - Connect a properly working mouse...