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... is difficult to read 43 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 45 Dell Diagnostics 48 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 48 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 48 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Reinstalling Drivers 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 51 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 51 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before...
... is difficult to read 43 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 45 Dell Diagnostics 48 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 48 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 48 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Reinstalling Drivers 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 51 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 51 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before...
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... and installs the updates appropriate for your region to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is necessary for correct operation of your operating system and... asked questions Dell Support Website - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label ...
... and installs the updates appropriate for your region to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is necessary for correct operation of your operating system and... asked questions Dell Support Website - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label ...
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...174; Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional) When running in the Windows taskbar for quick access. • Set the computer to prompt you for systems that are ordered with Quick Resume • Device drivers This technology allows the user's system to quickly return to an active state... may blink when the hard drive is a technology aimed at the digital home enthusiast that includes: • A BIOS with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors. Understanding Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional) Intel Viiv technology is being ...
...174; Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional) When running in the Windows taskbar for quick access. • Set the computer to prompt you for systems that are ordered with Quick Resume • Device drivers This technology allows the user's system to quickly return to an active state... may blink when the hard drive is a technology aimed at the digital home enthusiast that includes: • A BIOS with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors. Understanding Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional) Intel Viiv technology is being ...
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...is optimized to take advantage of performing certain tasks simultaneously. It is recommended that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating system because Windows XP is ordered. 1 Enter system setup (see page 100). 2 Press the arrow keys to highlight the...can benefit from Hyper-Threading, some programs have not been optimized for Enable away mode and Options are installed when this feature becomes active. These drivers are checked. 6 Click the Advanced tab. 7 From the When I press the power button on my computer drop-down menu, select Do ...
...is optimized to take advantage of performing certain tasks simultaneously. It is recommended that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating system because Windows XP is ordered. 1 Enter system setup (see page 100). 2 Press the arrow keys to highlight the...can benefit from Hyper-Threading, some programs have not been optimized for Enable away mode and Options are installed when this feature becomes active. These drivers are checked. 6 Click the Advanced tab. 7 From the When I press the power button on my computer drop-down menu, select Do ...
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.... • Reinstall your computer is located at the top of specialized commands that use the device. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any error conditions encountered. Dell ships your computer to your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the test...
.... • Reinstall your computer is located at the top of specialized commands that use the device. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any error conditions encountered. Dell ships your computer to your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the test...
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...Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. 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. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the driver files to your computer after you install or update a driver...if necessary, update the driver. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see page 50). Windows XP 1 Click the ...
...Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. 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. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the driver files to your computer after you install or update a driver...if necessary, update the driver. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see page 50). Windows XP 1 Click the ...
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... operating system provides System Restore to allow you received the computer. See the Windows Help and Support Center 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... When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. NOTE: Dell PC Restore is detected but incorrectly configured, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer ...
... operating system provides System Restore to allow you received the computer. See the Windows Help and Support Center 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... When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. NOTE: Dell PC Restore is detected but incorrectly configured, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer ...
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...that is automatically selected. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you can undo the restoration. 52 Troubleshooting Tools If that ...after you to see page 50) to the Windows Classic view. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. To... has only one restore point, then that you want to restore your Dell™ computer to resolve the problem.
...that is automatically selected. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you can undo the restoration. 52 Troubleshooting Tools If that ...after you to see page 50) to the Windows Classic view. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. To... has only one restore point, then that you want to restore your Dell™ computer to resolve the problem.
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... computers purchased in certain regions. NOTICE: If you do not press in when you purchased the computer. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on .... 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 computer. To see if System Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance...
... computers purchased in certain regions. NOTICE: If you do not press in when you purchased the computer. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on .... 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 computer. To see if System Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance...
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... can use the Application Compatibility Toolkit to be noisier, but the drive's performance is enabled for an integrated video controller. Drivers and the Widows core kernel binaries are covered by DEP with this option with NX-capable processors. NOTE: Switching to performance...default) - NOTE: Changing the acoustics setting does not alter your computer's processor supports Hyper-Threading, this option to unlock setup options. Only Windows system binaries are present on computers with Admin Password to select 8 MB (default) or 1 MB of covered applications. Full DEP coverage ...
... can use the Application Compatibility Toolkit to be noisier, but the drive's performance is enabled for an integrated video controller. Drivers and the Widows core kernel binaries are covered by DEP with this option with NX-capable processors. NOTE: Switching to performance...default) - NOTE: Changing the acoustics setting does not alter your computer's processor supports Hyper-Threading, this option to unlock setup options. Only Windows system binaries are present on computers with Admin Password to select 8 MB (default) or 1 MB of covered applications. Full DEP coverage ...
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..., 99 expansion bus, 96 memory, 95 physical, 99 power, 98 processor, 95 technical, 95 video, 96 standby mode, 24 support contacting Dell, 110-111 policy, 110 system board, 64 System Restore, 51-52 system setup entering, 100 options, 102 screens, 100 T technical support policy,... 29 TV connect to computer, 15 U USB booting to devices, 105 V video problems, 42 volume adjusting, 41 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 27 Network Setup Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 35 restoring, 51...
..., 99 expansion bus, 96 memory, 95 physical, 99 power, 98 processor, 95 technical, 95 video, 96 standby mode, 24 support contacting Dell, 110-111 policy, 110 system board, 64 System Restore, 51-52 system setup entering, 100 options, 102 screens, 100 T technical support policy,... 29 TV connect to computer, 15 U USB booting to devices, 105 V video problems, 42 volume adjusting, 41 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 27 Network Setup Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 35 restoring, 51...
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...your computer and try again. 3. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. 2. Turn on Dell™ computers. Then shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2. Enter system setup ...NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is active. Shut down your computer, perform the checks in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System ...
...your computer and try again. 3. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. 2. Turn on Dell™ computers. Then shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2. Enter system setup ...NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is active. Shut down your computer, perform the checks in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System ...
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...then turns off A configuration error exists. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Power Problems" in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). See "Video and Power Problems" in the left pane of all the ... Description Suggested Resolution The hard-drive activity light is identified. Help Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. Solid green and a beep A problem was detected while code during POST incorrectly...
...then turns off A configuration error exists. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Power Problems" in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). See "Video and Power Problems" in the left pane of all the ... Description Suggested Resolution The hard-drive activity light is identified. Help Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. Solid green and a beep A problem was detected while code during POST incorrectly...