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... the screen is blank 42 If the screen is difficult to read 43 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 45 Dell Diagnostics 48 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 48 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Identifying Drivers 50 Reinstalling Drivers 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 51 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 52...
... the screen is blank 42 If the screen is difficult to read 43 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 45 Dell Diagnostics 48 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 48 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Identifying Drivers 50 Reinstalling Drivers 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 51 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 52...
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... correct operation of your configuration. What Are You Looking For? Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is necessary for your Dell computer. Upgrade information for your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to view the appropriate support...
... correct operation of your configuration. What Are You Looking For? Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is necessary for your Dell computer. Upgrade information for your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to view the appropriate support...
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... box. See the documentation that it is compatible with your computer 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...
... box. See the documentation that it is compatible with your computer 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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... printer Connecting to the USB connectors on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can access the Internet and use your telephone on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections...
... printer Connecting to the USB connectors on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can access the Internet and use your telephone on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections...
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...M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the program is designed for at least 8 to get a response by... pressing a key on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. BACK UP YOUR ...
...M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the program is designed for at least 8 to get a response by... pressing a key on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. BACK UP YOUR ...
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... such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Drivers What Is a Driver? Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that only... device Troubleshooting Tools 49 Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. A driver is needed. Each device has its own set of the screen. Dell ships your computer. Describes the test and may need to your computer to the Main Menu screen...
... such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Drivers What Is a Driver? Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that only... device Troubleshooting Tools 49 Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. A driver is needed. Each device has its own set of the screen. Dell ships your computer. Describes the test and may need to your computer to the Main Menu screen...
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... the device name, you may need 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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device has...
... the device name, you may need 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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device has...
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...following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware ...conflict on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of 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....
...following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware ...conflict on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of 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....
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...document were written for information on the screen. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that Restore my computer to an ... click OK. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that you install a device driver, use System Restore. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to...
...document were written for information on the screen. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that Restore my computer to an ... click OK. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that you install a device driver, use System Restore. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to...
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...purchased the computer. If possible, back up 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. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all ...data before using PC Restore. NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all countries. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in all data on the hard drive and removes...
...purchased the computer. If possible, back up 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. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all ...data before using PC Restore. NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all countries. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in all data on the hard drive and removes...
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...page 72". If you are removing but not replacing a card, see page 60). PCI Cards If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for Audigy II and IEEE 1394 PCI add-in-cards that includes a front-mounted IEEE 1394 connector. 1 Follow the procedures in the next section. ...Installing a PCI Card NOTE: Dell offers an optional customer kit for the card from the operating system. release tabs (2) card retention door alignment bar alignment guide filler bracket Removing and...
...page 72". If you are removing but not replacing a card, see page 60). PCI Cards If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for Audigy II and IEEE 1394 PCI add-in-cards that includes a front-mounted IEEE 1394 connector. 1 Follow the procedures in the next section. ...Installing a PCI Card NOTE: Dell offers an optional customer kit for the card from the operating system. release tabs (2) card retention door alignment bar alignment guide filler bracket Removing and...
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...and then change the setting to Off. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on . 16 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 60). 3 If you are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch in the top of all cards and filler brackets are ...over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 11 Connect any drivers required for information about the card cable connections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 10 Close the card retention door by snapping it into the computer. 12 If you replaced a card ...
...and then change the setting to Off. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on . 16 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 60). 3 If you are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch in the top of all cards and filler brackets are ...over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 11 Connect any drivers required for information about the card cable connections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 10 Close the card retention door by snapping it into the computer. 12 If you replaced a card ...
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If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. 6 If you removed an add-in the next section. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of ... is necessary to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer. b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on . 5 Remove the card driver from the operating system. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the cable into the computer...
If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. 6 If you removed an add-in the next section. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of ... is necessary to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer. b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on . 5 Remove the card driver from the operating system. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the cable into the computer...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to Off. Do not ... select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. 78 Removing and Installing Parts Cables routed over or behind the cards. NOTICE: To connect...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to Off. Do not ... select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. 78 Removing and Installing Parts Cables routed over or behind the cards. NOTICE: To connect...
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...NOTE: For full-length PCI-E cards, if a "piano" bracket is present on . 11 Remove the card driver from the operating system. 12 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 119). The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over...: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to On. Removing and Installing Parts 81 NOTE: Install any drivers required for the card as described in the empty card-slot opening. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel...
...NOTE: For full-length PCI-E cards, if a "piano" bracket is present on . 11 Remove the card driver from the operating system. 12 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 119). The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over...: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to On. Removing and Installing Parts 81 NOTE: Install any drivers required for the card as described in the empty card-slot opening. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel...
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... technical support for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the standard Dell limited warranty for the duration of the center hole. Dell-installed peripherals include any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. You can also touch the inside edge...
... technical support for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the standard Dell limited warranty for the duration of the center hole. Dell-installed peripherals include any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. You can also touch the inside edge...
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...surround, 59 USB, 58, 60 copying CDs and DVDs, 18 cover replacing, 102 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 48 support policy, 117 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 45 diagnostics Dell, 48 lights, 45, 58 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, ...9 drive panel, 58, 82 removing, 82 replacing, 84 drive-panel insert removing, 83 replacing, 84 drivers about, 49 ...
...surround, 59 USB, 58, 60 copying CDs and DVDs, 18 cover replacing, 102 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 48 support policy, 117 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 45 diagnostics Dell, 48 lights, 45, 58 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, ...9 drive panel, 58, 82 removing, 82 replacing, 84 drive-panel insert removing, 83 replacing, 84 drivers about, 49 ...
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...system setup about, 107 entering, 108 options, 110 screens, 108 T technical support policy, 117 transferring information to a new computer, 28 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 48 diagnostic lights, 45 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 51-52 tips, 29 TV connect... to computer, 21, 23 U USB booting to devices, 113 connectors, 58, 60 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 50 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 Hyper-Threading, 28 Network Setup Wizard, 24 Program...
...system setup about, 107 entering, 108 options, 110 screens, 108 T technical support policy, 117 transferring information to a new computer, 28 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 48 diagnostic lights, 45 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 51-52 tips, 29 TV connect... to computer, 21, 23 U USB booting to devices, 113 connectors, 58, 60 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 50 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 Hyper-Threading, 28 Network Setup Wizard, 24 Program...