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Drivers 42 What Is a Driver 42 Identifying Drivers 42 Reinstalling Drivers 43 Restoring Your Operating System 43 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 43 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 45 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 46 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 47 Recommended Tools 47 Turning Off Your ...
Drivers 42 What Is a Driver 42 Identifying Drivers 42 Reinstalling Drivers 43 Restoring Your Operating System 43 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 43 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 45 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 46 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 47 Recommended Tools 47 Turning Off Your ...
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... memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Latest...
... memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Latest...
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...connectors fit only one way. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that it is turned on the computer and the printer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB ... is compatible with your printer. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer...
...connectors fit only one way. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that it is turned on the computer and the printer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB ... is compatible with your printer. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer...
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..., follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin" on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary.
..., follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin" on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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... section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. If necessary, install additional memory (see page 57). • Your Dell Dimension™ computer supports DDR2 memory. See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - •... for information. • Ensure that the program is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory (see page 57). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 40). 28 Solving Problems
... section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. If necessary, install additional memory (see page 57). • Your Dell Dimension™ computer supports DDR2 memory. See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - •... for information. • Ensure that the program is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory (see page 57). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 40). 28 Solving Problems
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... System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 42 Advanced Troubleshooting The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Identifying Drivers If you with any other programs that use the device. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your hardware configuration for all devices attached to...
... System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 42 Advanced Troubleshooting The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Identifying Drivers If you with any other programs that use the device. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your hardware configuration for all devices attached to...
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...without affecting data files) if changes to the operating state it was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on using System Restore. See the Windows Help and Support Center for information ... an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the hardware, software, or other sources, your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating...
...without affecting data files) if changes to the operating state it was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on using System Restore. See the Windows Help and Support Center for information ... an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the hardware, software, or other sources, your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating...
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...this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you to restore your Dell™ computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that you... 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you prefer. 5 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. 44 ...
...this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you to restore your Dell™ computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that you... 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you prefer. 5 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. 44 ...
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... last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you do not press in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. Any programs or files added...completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Undoing...
... last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you do not press in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. Any programs or files added...completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Undoing...
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If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 63. Installing a PCI ... 47. 2 Unscrew and remove the filler bracket for the card slot you want to use. securing screw filler bracket Removing and Installing Parts 61 Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI card slots • One PCI Express x16 card slot •...
If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 63. Installing a PCI ... 47. 2 Unscrew and remove the filler bracket for the card slot you want to use. securing screw filler bracket Removing and Installing Parts 61 Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI card slots • One PCI Express x16 card slot •...
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...securing screw from the operating system. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on page 47. 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and... the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the back panel. 7 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 96), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to maintain FCC certification of the computer. Do not connect external audio...
...securing screw from the operating system. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on page 47. 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and... the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the back panel. 7 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 96), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to maintain FCC certification of the computer. Do not connect external audio...
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... external audio devices to the integrated connector on the computer back panel. 9 If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 If you are removing but not replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on page 61. 64...
... external audio devices to the integrated connector on the computer back panel. 9 If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 If you are removing but not replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on page 61. 64...
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... If your computer. Removing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 47. 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot...reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 8 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 68 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter: ...
... If your computer. Removing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 47. 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot...reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 8 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 68 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter: ...
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..., always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. b Connect the network cable to On. Front Panel CAUTION: Before you begin any drivers required for the card as described in the Product Information Guide. b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the computer back panel. 10...
..., always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. b Connect the network cable to On. Front Panel CAUTION: Before you begin any drivers required for the card as described in the Product Information Guide. b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the computer back panel. 10...
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... for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to be a Class A digital device. However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to be a Class B digital device. Definition of the computer's service contract. FCC Notices (U.S. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of the...
... for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to be a Class A digital device. However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to be a Class B digital device. Definition of the computer's service contract. FCC Notices (U.S. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of the...
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124 Index documentation (continued) Setup Diagram, 9 warranty, 9 drivers, 42 about, 42 identifying, 42 drives hard drive, 74 installing CD/DVD, 85 installing floppy, 82 installing hard drive, 77 problems, 21 removing CD/DVD, ... activity light, 50 installing, 77 installing second, 78 problems, 23 removing, 75 Hardware Troubleshooter, 46 headphone connector, 50 Help and Support Center, 10 help file Dell Dimension Help, 9 Windows Help and Support Center, 10 Hyper-Threading, 19 I IEEE 1394 problems, 25 installing parts before you begin, 47 recommended tools, 47 turning off...
124 Index documentation (continued) Setup Diagram, 9 warranty, 9 drivers, 42 about, 42 identifying, 42 drives hard drive, 74 installing CD/DVD, 85 installing floppy, 82 installing hard drive, 77 problems, 21 removing CD/DVD, ... activity light, 50 installing, 77 installing second, 78 problems, 23 removing, 75 Hardware Troubleshooter, 46 headphone connector, 50 Help and Support Center, 10 help file Dell Dimension Help, 9 Windows Help and Support Center, 10 Hyper-Threading, 19 I IEEE 1394 problems, 25 installing parts before you begin, 47 recommended tools, 47 turning off...
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..., 52 center/LFE, 53 line-in, 52 line-out, 53 surround, 52 speaker problems, 33 volume, 33 specifications, 91 support contacting Dell, 105 support.dell.com, 10 system board, 56 System Restore, 43 system setup, 95 entering, 96 options, 97 screens, 96 T troubleshooting diagnostic lights, ...13-14, 53 V video connector, 52-53 problems, 34 voltage selection switch, 53 volume adjusting, 33 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 43 Hardware Troubleshooter, 46 Help and Support Center, 10 Hyper-Threading, 19 Network Setup Wizard, 16 Program Compatibility Wizard, 27 reinstalling, 43...
..., 52 center/LFE, 53 line-in, 52 line-out, 53 surround, 52 speaker problems, 33 volume, 33 specifications, 91 support contacting Dell, 105 support.dell.com, 10 system board, 56 System Restore, 43 system setup, 95 entering, 96 options, 97 screens, 96 T troubleshooting diagnostic lights, ...13-14, 53 V video connector, 52-53 problems, 34 voltage selection switch, 53 volume adjusting, 33 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 43 Hardware Troubleshooter, 46 Help and Support Center, 10 Hyper-Threading, 19 Network Setup Wizard, 16 Program Compatibility Wizard, 27 reinstalling, 43...