Dell Studio XPS 9100 (Mid 2010) - Manual (Page 41)

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Using Support Tools
No timer tick interrupt — A chip on the system
board might be malfunctioning or there might be
a system board failure. See the Service Manual
at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell for
assistance (see “Contacting Dell” on page 57).
USB over current error — Disconnect the USB
device. Your USB device needs more power for
it to function properly. Use an external power
source to connect the USB device, or if your
device has two USB cables, connect both
of them.
NOTICE - Hard Drive SELF MONITORING
SYSTEM has reported that a parameter
has exceeded its normal operating range.
Dell recommends that you back up your data
regularly. A parameter out of range may or may
not indicate a potential hard drive
problem — S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard
drive failure. Contact Dell for assistance (see
“Contacting Dell” on page 57).
Hardware Troubleshooter
If a device is either not detected during
the operating system setup or is detected
but incorrectly configured, you can use the
Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the
incompatibility.
To start the Hardware Troubleshooter:
Click 1. Start → Help and Support.
Type 2. hardware troubleshooter in
the search field and press <Enter> to start
the search.
In the search results, select the option that
3.
best describes the problem and follow the
remaining troubleshooting steps.