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3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 43 Dell Diagnostics 46 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 46 Drivers 48 What Is a Driver 48 Identifying Drivers 48 Reinstalling Drivers 48 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 49 Restoring Your Operating System 50 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 50 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 51 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 53...
3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 43 Dell Diagnostics 46 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 46 Drivers 48 What Is a Driver 48 Identifying Drivers 48 Reinstalling Drivers 48 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 49 Restoring Your Operating System 50 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 50 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 51 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 53...
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...support. The Express 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 and support questions ... Windows License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your region to view the appropriate support site. Upgrade...
...support. The Express 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 and support questions ... Windows License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your region to view the appropriate support site. Upgrade...
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...purchased your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Your printer may arrive in the computer box. The USB connectors fit only one way. See the documentation that came with your... cable or a parallel 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 technical...
...purchased your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Your printer may arrive in the computer box. The USB connectors fit only one way. See the documentation that came with your... cable or a parallel 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 technical...
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If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. To connect to the Internet, you set up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections. • DSL connections that provide ...
If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. To connect to the Internet, you set up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections. • DSL connections that provide ...
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...operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for minimum ... START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open programs you are not using to run the software. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that ...
...operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for minimum ... START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open programs you are not using to run the software. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that ...
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... the source of specialized commands that only its own set of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Drivers What Is a Driver? To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. You may need to the device name, you with... • Connect or install a new device Identifying Drivers If you install drivers obtained from other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer to you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Dell ships your Microsoft® Windows® operating system...
... the source of specialized commands that only its own set of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Drivers What Is a Driver? To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. You may need to the device name, you with... • Connect or install a new device Identifying Drivers If you install drivers obtained from other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer to you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Dell ships your Microsoft® Windows® operating system...
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... device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance ...Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the ...
... device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance ...Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the ...
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...applications installed after you want to restore your computer. If that Restore my computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you to return your ...can restore your operating system in boldface type. 50 Troubleshooting Tools System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on the hard drive and removes any files...
...applications installed after you want to restore your computer. If that Restore my computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you to return your ...can restore your operating system in boldface type. 50 Troubleshooting Tools System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on the hard drive and removes any files...
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...of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically selected. Enabling System Restore If you received your computer. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to the operating state it was in all data before ...any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your hard drive...
...of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically selected. Enabling System Restore If you received your computer. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to the operating state it was in all data before ...any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your hard drive...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from the operating system. If you are removing but not replacing a PCI card, see "Installing a PCI ... replacing a card, follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 53. 66 Removing and Installing Parts If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI card slots • One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x1 card slot...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from the operating system. If you are removing but not replacing a PCI card, see "Installing a PCI ... replacing a card, follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 53. 66 Removing and Installing Parts If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI card slots • One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x1 card slot...
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... the network cable to the integrated connector on the card retention door from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 9 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. Cables routed over empty card-slot openings is captive, it will remain in "Before You...over the cards can prevent the computer cover from the inside to pivot the door open position. 3 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 105), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to Off. 8 Close the card retention door by snapping it into place...
... the network cable to the integrated connector on the card retention door from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 9 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. Cables routed over empty card-slot openings is captive, it will remain in "Before You...over the cards can prevent the computer cover from the inside to pivot the door open position. 3 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 105), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to Off. 8 Close the card retention door by snapping it into place...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on the back panel of the computer. If .... PCI Express Cards Your computer supports one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI Express x1 card. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. 7 If you removed an add-in network connector: a Enter system setup (see page 105), select Audio Controller, and...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on the back panel of the computer. If .... PCI Express Cards Your computer supports one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI Express x1 card. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. 7 If you removed an add-in network connector: a Enter system setup (see page 105), select Audio Controller, and...
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...retention door from the inside to pivot the door open position. (See page 66 for an illustration of the computer. 11 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. If you removed an add-in network adapter's connectors. NOTE: Installing filler ...will remain in the open . Because the door is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. 10 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 118). Removing and Installing Parts 75 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 7 Replace the ...
...retention door from the inside to pivot the door open position. (See page 66 for an illustration of the computer. 11 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. If you removed an add-in network adapter's connectors. NOTE: Installing filler ...will remain in the open . Because the door is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. 10 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 118). Removing and Installing Parts 75 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 7 Replace the ...
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..., and so on the cards themselves. Support for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the terms and conditions of your computer. Dell provides limited technical support for purchase. In addition, any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for the duration of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third...
..., and so on the cards themselves. Support for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the terms and conditions of your computer. Dell provides limited technical support for purchase. In addition, any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for the duration of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third...
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drivers about, 48 identifying, 48 drives, 79 hard drive, 81 installing CD/DVD, 95 installing floppy, 87 installing hard drive, 83 problems, 27 removing CD/DVD, ..., 13 connection, setting up, 14 problems, 29 K keyboard problems, 32 H hard drive activity light, 56 installing, 83 installing second, 84 problems, 29 removing, 82 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 46 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 headphone connector, 56 hibernate mode, 24-25 Hyper-Threading, 26 I installing parts before you begin, 53 recommended tools, 53 turning...
drivers about, 48 identifying, 48 drives, 79 hard drive, 81 installing CD/DVD, 95 installing floppy, 87 installing hard drive, 83 problems, 27 removing CD/DVD, ..., 13 connection, setting up, 14 problems, 29 K keyboard problems, 32 H hard drive activity light, 56 installing, 83 installing second, 84 problems, 29 removing, 82 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 46 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 headphone connector, 56 hibernate mode, 24-25 Hyper-Threading, 26 I installing parts before you begin, 53 recommended tools, 53 turning...
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W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 49 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 Hyper-Threading, 26 Network Setup Wizard, 23 Program Compatibility Wizard, 33 reinstalling, 50 scanner, 39 System Restore, 50 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Network Setup Wizard, 23 Program Compatibility Wizard, 33 Index 139
W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 49 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 Hyper-Threading, 26 Network Setup Wizard, 23 Program Compatibility Wizard, 33 reinstalling, 50 scanner, 39 System Restore, 50 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Network Setup Wizard, 23 Program Compatibility Wizard, 33 Index 139