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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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...Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the screen. 10 Finding Information Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Windows Help and Support... Select your call when contacting technical support. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical service...
...Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the screen. 10 Finding Information Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Windows Help and Support... Select your call when contacting technical support. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical service...
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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 for ... and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before 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. Your printer may not come with your computer, the cable...
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 for ... and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before 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. Your printer may not come with your computer, the cable...
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... printer cable 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on page 47. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. If you must have the optional DVI adapter. If the integrated video connector is covered by a cap, do not connect either two monitors...
... printer cable 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on page 47. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. If you must have the optional DVI adapter. If the integrated video connector is covered by a cap, do not connect either two monitors...
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...is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 57). • Your Dell Dimension™ computer supports DDR2 memory. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see page 57) to ...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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE ...
...is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 57). • Your Dell Dimension™ computer supports DDR2 memory. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see page 57) to ...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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE ...
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...the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your hardware configuration for all devices attached to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating... Connect or install a new device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver is needed. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is the source of specialized commands that controls a device...
...the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your hardware configuration for all devices attached to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating... Connect or install a new device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver is needed. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is the source of specialized commands that controls a device...
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..., you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your computer to replace the driver with a [!]) on using System Restore. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP ... after you received the computer. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for information on the device icon. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to the operating state that existed...
..., you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your computer to replace the driver with a [!]) on using System Restore. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP ... after you received the computer. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for information on the device icon. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to the operating state that existed...
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...to see page 43) to resolve the problem. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. 44 Advanced Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. NOTE: The procedures in boldface type. 4 Select a ... System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that allows you set your computer. If that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that is automatically selected. Creating a Restore Point ...
...to see page 43) to resolve the problem. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. 44 Advanced Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. NOTE: The procedures in boldface type. 4 Select a ... System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that allows you set your computer. If that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that is automatically selected. Creating a Restore Point ...
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... operating state it was turned on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is restored to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . If you do... save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer- Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive.
... operating state it was turned on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is restored to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . If you do... save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer- Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive.
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..., see "Installing a PCI Express Card" on page 65. If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 63. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI card slots • One PCI Express x16 card slot •... Begin" on page 47. 2 Unscrew and remove the filler bracket for the card from the operating system. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card slot you want to use. Installing a PCI Card 1 Follow the procedures in the next section.
..., see "Installing a PCI Express Card" on page 65. If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 63. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI card slots • One PCI Express x16 card slot •... Begin" on page 47. 2 Unscrew and remove the filler bracket for the card from the operating system. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card slot you want to use. Installing a PCI Card 1 Follow the procedures in the next section.
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... Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on page 47. 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. If you installed an add-in the empty card-slot opening. NOTICE: Do not route card cables...see page 105). Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel. 7 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 96), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to Off. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. ...
... Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on page 47. 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. If you installed an add-in the empty card-slot opening. NOTICE: Do not route card cables...see page 105). Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel. 7 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 96), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to Off. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. ...
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...Express x16 card PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x16 card slot PCI Express x1 card slot If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. If you are removing but not replacing a PCI Express card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on ...card, follow the procedures in network connector: a Enter system setup (see page 96), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to On. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see page 96), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to On....
...Express x16 card PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x16 card slot PCI Express x1 card slot If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. If you are removing but not replacing a PCI Express card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on ...card, follow the procedures in network connector: a Enter system setup (see page 96), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to On. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see page 96), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to On....
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...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 connectors on the top. 4 Remove the securing screw from the operating ...), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to the integrated connector on . 8 Remove the card's driver from the card bracket. 5 Gently pull back the securing tab, grasp the card by pressing the tab and...install a filler bracket in network adapter's connectors. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 105).
...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 connectors on the top. 4 Remove the securing screw from the operating ...), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to the integrated connector on . 8 Remove the card's driver from the card bracket. 5 Gently pull back the securing tab, grasp the card by pressing the tab and...install a filler bracket in network adapter's connectors. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 105).
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.... CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. Front Panel CAUTION: Before you begin any drivers required for the card as described in network connector: a Enter system setup (see page 96), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to On...
.... CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. Front Panel CAUTION: Before you begin any drivers required for the card as described in network connector: a Enter system setup (see page 96), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to On...
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...of the software programs that are covered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. Dell-installed peripherals include any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Support for the duration of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party software ...any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to cover all FCC registration labels located on ). Appendix 103...
...of the software programs that are covered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. Dell-installed peripherals include any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Support for the duration of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party software ...any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to cover all FCC registration labels located on ). Appendix 103...
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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...