Dell E310, 3100 owner manual Memory Problems, Other software problems

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Other software problems

C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N O R C O N T A C T T H E S O F T W A R E M A N U F A C T U R E R F O R T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G I N F O R M A T I O N —

•Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer.

•Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for information.

•Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.

•Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.

•If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.

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S A V E A N D C L O S E A N Y O P E N F I L E S O R P R O G R A M S A N D S H U T D O W N Y O U R C O M P U T E R T H R O U G H T H E S T A R T M E N U

Memory Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

I F Y O U R E C E I V E A N I N S U F F I C I E N T M E M O R Y M E S S A G E —

•Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem.

•See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see page 67).

•Reseat the memory modules (see page 67) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.

•Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 51).

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Contents Service Tag CD or DVD activity light W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mSeptember DD137 Contents Solving Problems Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities103 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesAdding a Second Hard Drive optional 109 104107 110Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationFinding Information Service Code to direct Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Microsoft Windows License LabelFollow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Finding Information Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Printer CableConnecting to the Internet USB connector on computer USB printer cableSetting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs Adjusting the Volume DVD player includes the following basic buttonsCopying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write RewritableUsing a Media Card Reader Optional Helpful TipsSetting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterConnector Network adapter connector on computer Power ManagementNetwork Setup Wizard Network cablePower Options Properties Standby ModeHibernate Mode Power Schemes Tab Advanced TabRAID Level About RAID ConfigurationsUsing RAID with Hard Drive Passwords Hibernate TabConfiguring Your Computer for RAID Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled ModeCreating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Deleting a RAID VolumeCreating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 ConfigurationHyper-Threading Drive Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Solving ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsError Messages Use these characters in filenamesMedia Card Reader Problems Computer does not start up Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer stops respondingProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Other software problemsMouse Problems Network Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionModules without error Light Pattern Problem DescriptionModule see Installing Memory on Installing Memory onThen restart the computer Determine whether a conflict exists bySee Cards on Repeat this process for each card. IfLight Pattern Problem Description Option Function Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Tab Function What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Windows XPRestoring Your Operating System Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Advanced Troubleshooting Recommended Tools Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System System shutdownBack View of the Computer Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts CD or DVD drive Floppy drive Hard drive Power supplyInside View of Your Computer System Board Components MemoryDDR2 Memory Overview Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Installing MemorySecuring clips Connector Removing Memory Cards Installing an Expansion Card Not fully seated card Fully seated card Alignment guide Removing an Expansion Card Drive Panels Removing the Drive Panel Sliding plate lever Drive panelDrive-panel Insert latch Drive panel Drive-panel insert Removing the Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive-Panel Insert Drive-panel Insert tab Center drive-panelDrives Replacing the Drive PanelCD/DVD drives Connecting Drive CablesIDE Drive Addressing Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector Drive Interface ConnectorsPower Cable Connector Power cableConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Hard DriveTabs Hard drive Removing and Installing Parts Removing a Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Drive Bracket railsPrimary hard drive Upper bay Adding a Second Hard Drive optionalRail tabs Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy DrivePage Installing a Floppy Drive Drive ScrewsPower cable Data cable Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card ReaderSliding plate lever Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader ScrewsCD/DVD Drive FlexBay cable Media Card ReaderData cable Power cable Removing and Installing Parts Removing a CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Sliding plate lever CD/DVD driveDrive Screws Removing and Installing Parts Data cable Power cable Battery Replacing the BatteryBattery Battery socket Replacing the Computer CoverRemoving and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts Pipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, write-back Sram SpecificationsLevel 1 L1 cache At least 16 KB Level 2 L2 cache System clock MHz data rate Appendix100 101 102 System Setup Screen System SetupEntering System Setup OverviewSystem Setup Options 104105 Or RAID On106 107 Boot SequenceOption Settings Remotely from Suspend108 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten Passwords 109Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Clearing Cmos SettingsCleaning Your Computer 110CDs and DVDs MouseFloppy Drive 111FCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsClass a Class B 113114 Contacting DellFCC Identification Information 115 116 117 Colombia 118592 818 980-9-15-3978119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 01344 860 13001344 373 Uruguay131 132 Index Index 133134 Index Index 135 USB 136 IndexIndex 137 138 Index
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