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... the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54...
... the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54...
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... located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Upgrade information for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - The Express Service Code is not .... • Solutions - as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 10 Finding Information Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other...
... located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Upgrade information for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - The Express Service Code is not .... • Solutions - as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 10 Finding Information Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other...
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... necessary. 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 assistance ...
... necessary. 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 assistance ...
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...see "Installing Memory" on page 69) to 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. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE ... See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 50). 38 Solving Problems IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open ...
...see "Installing Memory" on page 69) to 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. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE ... See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 50). 38 Solving Problems IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open ...
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... N T H E M O U S E - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 50). Connect a properly working mouse to the computer. 2 Reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the on page 53. RESTART THE COMPUTER... off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on page 69). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on cleaning the mouse. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on the setup diagram for your computer. 4 Start...
... N T H E M O U S E - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 50). Connect a properly working mouse to the computer. 2 Reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the on page 53. RESTART THE COMPUTER... off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on page 69). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on cleaning the mouse. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on the setup diagram for your computer. 4 Start...
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... and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 47. 44 Solving Problems Ensure that the sound is turned on the keyboard or move the mouse. See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 61). TE S T T H E E L E C T R I V E R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - A D J U S T T H E W I G H T - If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power...
... and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 47. 44 Solving Problems Ensure that the sound is turned on the keyboard or move the mouse. See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 61). TE S T T H E E L E C T R I V E R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - A D J U S T T H E W I G H T - If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power...
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... with your hardware configuration for more information. Drivers What Is a Driver? The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Dell ships your operating system • Connect or...the following table for the selected device. Displays your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that controls a device such as a printer,...
... with your hardware configuration for more information. Drivers What Is a Driver? The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Dell ships your operating system • Connect or...the following table for the selected device. Displays your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that controls a device such as a printer,...
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... down the list to replace the driver with a [!]) on your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then...
... down the list to replace the driver with a [!]) on your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then...
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...174; XP System Restore returns your operating system problem. Use System Restore as the first solution 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 Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Double-click the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your...
...174; XP System Restore returns your operating system problem. Use System Restore as the first solution 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 Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Double-click the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your...
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...undo the restoration. 54 Troubleshooting Tools If that restore point is automatically selected. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. All calendar dates with available restore points appear ...only one restore point, then that is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your Dell™ computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the screen.
...undo the restoration. 54 Troubleshooting Tools If that restore point is automatically selected. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. All calendar dates with available restore points appear ...only one restore point, then that is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your Dell™ computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the screen.
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... using PC Restore. NOTICE: If you do not press in all countries or on the computer. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on all computers. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to complete. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the 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 received your operating system. Any programs or files added since you do not want to proceed with www...
... using PC Restore. NOTICE: If you do not press in all countries or on the computer. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on all computers. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to complete. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the 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 received your operating system. Any programs or files added since you do not want to proceed with www...
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... detected by the computer. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to return your computer, or whether you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. If the operating system...
... detected by the computer. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to return your computer, or whether you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. If the operating system...
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You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 75. 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 ... are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on the computer chassis. If you touch any of your computer's electronic components. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from your body before you are removing but not replacing a PCI card, see "Installing a PCI Express...
You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 75. 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 ... are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on the computer chassis. If you touch any of your computer's electronic components. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from your body before you are removing but not replacing a PCI card, see "Installing a PCI Express...
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... connector on the back panel. 13 Install any cables that should be attached to electrical outlets, and then turn them on . 6 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. Removing a PCI Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 2 Gently push the release tab on... card-slot openings is captive, it will remain in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 107), select Integrated NIC, and then change the setting to the sound card's connectors. b Connect external audio devices to Off. Do...
... connector on the back panel. 13 Install any cables that should be attached to electrical outlets, and then turn them on . 6 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. Removing a PCI Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 2 Gently push the release tab on... card-slot openings is captive, it will remain in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 107), select Integrated NIC, and then change the setting to the sound card's connectors. b Connect external audio devices to Off. Do...
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... to On. b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer. 8 If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for an illustration of the computer. If you removed an add-in "Before You Begin" on page 59.
... to On. b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer. 8 If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for an illustration of the computer. If you removed an add-in "Before You Begin" on page 59.
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...on the sides to disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on the back panel. 15 Install any drivers required for an illustration of the computer. Because the door is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the card retention door). 3 If your ... retention mechanism aside in a secure location. 4 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 73 for the card as described in the open position (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). Removing and Installing Parts 79 Cables routed over or behind the cards....
...on the sides to disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on the back panel. 15 Install any drivers required for an illustration of the computer. Because the door is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the card retention door). 3 If your ... retention mechanism aside in a secure location. 4 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 73 for the card as described in the open position (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). Removing and Installing Parts 79 Cables routed over or behind the cards....
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Drive Panel CAUTION: Before you begin any drivers required for the card as described in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet ...
Drive Panel CAUTION: Before you begin any drivers required for the card as described in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet ...
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... speakers, microphones for the duration of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party software and peripherals include any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Definition of the computer's service contract. Additional technical support options may be available for ...CFI for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all Dell-installed hardware. Support for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to this technicianassisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the original...
... speakers, microphones for the duration of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party software and peripherals include any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Definition of the computer's service contract. Additional technical support options may be available for ...CFI for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all Dell-installed hardware. Support for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to this technicianassisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the original...
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... information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover removing, 65 replacing, 101 D Dell contacting, 120 Dell Diagnostics, 50 support policy, 118 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 47, 62 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 Finding Information,... 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 warranty, 9 drive panel, 62, 80 removing, 80 replacing, 82 drive-panel insert removing, 81 replacing, 82 drivers ...
... information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover removing, 65 replacing, 101 D Dell contacting, 120 Dell Diagnostics, 50 support policy, 118 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 47, 62 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 Finding Information,... 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 warranty, 9 drive panel, 62, 80 removing, 80 replacing, 82 drive-panel insert removing, 81 replacing, 82 drivers ...
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...expansion bus, 104 memory, 103 specifications (continued) physical, 106 power, 106 processor, 103 technical, 103 video, 104 standby mode, 25 support contacting Dell, 120 policy, 118 support website, 10 system board, 67 System Restore, 53-54 system setup about, 107 entering, 108 options, 109 screens,... USB booting to devices, 114 connectors, 62 V vents, 62 front panel, 62 volume adjusting, 43 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 27 Network Setup Wizard, 24 ...
...expansion bus, 104 memory, 103 specifications (continued) physical, 106 power, 106 processor, 103 technical, 103 video, 104 standby mode, 25 support contacting Dell, 120 policy, 118 support website, 10 system board, 67 System Restore, 53-54 system setup about, 107 entering, 108 options, 109 screens,... USB booting to devices, 114 connectors, 62 V vents, 62 front panel, 62 volume adjusting, 43 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 27 Network Setup Wizard, 24 ...
