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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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... courses • Community - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Dell Support Website - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to direct your computer when you use Windows XP • Documentation for ...Service Code is not available in all countries. 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 ...
... courses • Community - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Dell Support Website - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to direct your computer when you use Windows XP • Documentation for ...Service Code is not available in all countries. 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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...connects to the computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with your computer, the cable may not...and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the USB connectors on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you purchased your printer. Your printer may ...
...connects to the computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with your computer, the cable may not...and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the USB connectors on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you purchased your printer. Your printer may ...
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... then turn on page 47. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting Two Monitors CAUTION: Before you are connecting two flat-panel monitors, at least one monitor (VGA or DVI) in the Product Information...
... then turn on page 47. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting Two Monitors CAUTION: Before you are connecting two flat-panel monitors, at least one monitor (VGA or DVI) in the Product Information...
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...using to ensure that your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory (see page 57). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 40). For additional information on the type of the procedures in this section...with the memory. • Ensure that you begin any open programs 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 if that resolves the problem....
...using to ensure that your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory (see page 57). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 40). For additional information on the type of the procedures in this section...with the memory. • Ensure that you begin any open programs 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 if that resolves the problem....
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... by changing the test settings. 4 Close the test screen to return to you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Drivers What Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your problem and, if necessary...
... by changing the test settings. 4 Close the test screen to return to you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Drivers What Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your problem and, if necessary...
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...Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. See the Windows Help and Support Center for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on using System Restore. Using Microsoft ... before you to return your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for information on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other system settings have left the computer in the following...
...Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. See the Windows Help and Support Center for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on using System Restore. Using Microsoft ... before you to return your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for information on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other system settings have left the computer in the following...
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...and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. If that is automatically selected. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in this document were written for... set your data files or recover them. 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 computer. NOTICE: Before you want to resolve the problem. NOTE: The procedures in ...
...and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. If that is automatically selected. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in this document were written for... set your data files or recover them. 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 computer. NOTICE: Before you want to resolve the problem. NOTE: The procedures in ...
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...do not want to reboot the computer. 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 . If possible, back up the data before using .... NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes 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 the following step. 3 On the next screen that appear, such as the last method to All Programs...
...do not want to reboot the computer. 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 . If possible, back up the data before using .... NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes 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 the following step. 3 On the next screen that appear, such as the last method to All Programs...
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..., see "Installing a PCI Express Card" on page 63. If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 65. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI card slots • One PCI Express x16 card slot •... bracket for the card from the operating system. securing screw filler bracket Removing and Installing Parts 61 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 63. If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 65. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI card slots • One PCI Express x16 card slot •... bracket for the card from the operating system. securing screw filler bracket Removing and Installing Parts 61 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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... Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on page 47. 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. Cables routed over the cards can cause damage to the card. 3 Remove the securing screw ...card as described in the card documentation. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over or behind the cards. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 96), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off. Do not connect the network cable to maintain FCC ...
... Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on page 47. 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. Cables routed over the cards can cause damage to the card. 3 Remove the securing screw ...card as described in the card documentation. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over or behind the cards. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 96), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off. Do not connect the network cable to maintain FCC ...
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... you are removing but not replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on page 68. 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 card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on the computer back panel. PCI... computer back panel. 9 If you removed a sound card: 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 an add-in the next section.
... you are removing but not replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on page 68. 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 card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on the computer back panel. PCI... computer back panel. 9 If you removed a sound card: 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 an add-in the next section.
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... Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 47. 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter's connectors. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 96), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to maintain FCC certification of ... | support.dell.com 11 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see page 105). The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on . 8 Remove the card's driver from the card bracket. 5 Gently pull back ...
... Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 47. 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter's connectors. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 96), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to maintain FCC certification of ... | support.dell.com 11 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see page 105). The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on . 8 Remove the card's driver from the card bracket. 5 Gently pull back ...
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Front Panel CAUTION: Before you begin any drivers required for the card as described in the Product Information Guide. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the computer back panel. 10 ...
Front Panel CAUTION: Before you begin any drivers required for the card as described in the Product Information Guide. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the computer back panel. 10 ...
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... program to cover all associated cabling are classified by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on). Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical...
... program to cover all associated cabling are classified by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on). Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical...
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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...