Dell PP32LB, P168C, PP32LA specifications Troubleshooting

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M E M O R Y A L L O C A T I O N E R R O R The software you are attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. Try to run the program again. If the error message still appears, see the software documentation.

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memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information.

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V A L U E A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information.

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V A L U E A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information.

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memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information.

N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L A B L E The computer cannot find the hard drive. If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device.

N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I V E The operating system may be corrupted. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61).

N O T I M E R T I C K I N T E R R U P T A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36).

N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N

You have too many programs open. Close all windows and open the program that you want to use.

O P E R A T I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D Reinstall the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61).

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Macrovision Product Notice Contents Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Automated Order-Status Service Contents About Your Computer Front ViewKeyboard Security cable slot USB connectors Back View Battery Removal Wireless Switch Setting Up Your Computer Quick SetupSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start→Internet Explorer→Connect to the InternetTransferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Vista Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the InternetNext To copy data from the old computerTo transfer data to the new computer To copy data from the old computer Microsoft Windows Vista Specifications USB Lvds Wxga WXGA+ Depending on operating conditions and can be Page G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Troubleshooting Power LightsTools Beep CodesCode Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive Error Messages T a Error The hard drive cannot read the dataDo not use these characters in filenames Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Click Uninstall System Messages Drive and try againTroubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Dell Diagnostics Fix a Problem section, click Hardware TroubleshooterStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Click Start→Help and SupportTroubleshooting Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer Troubleshooting TipsPower Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upProgram crashes repeatedly Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support UtilityTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Reinstalling Software DriversIdentifying Drivers Click Properties→Device ManagerReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Returning to a Previous Device Driver VersionProperties Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back Driver Click Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device ManagerAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreYou can restore your operating system in the following ways Starting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreUsing Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Windows Vista OnlyClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Select Repair Your ComputerUsing the Operating System Media Click Dell Factory Image RestoreReinstalling Software Finding Information Dell Technology Guide About your operating system Getting Help Obtaining AssistanceTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Getting Help Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Express Service Code IndexIndex Index Index