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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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... call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. ...a Device, scroll to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions ...
... call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. ...a Device, scroll to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions ...
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... a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure 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...
... a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure 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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... connectors on printer Connecting to the Internet, you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that provide high-speed Internet access through a telephone line. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can access the Internet and use your local cable TV line...
... connectors on printer Connecting to the Internet, you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that provide high-speed Internet access through a telephone line. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can access the Internet and use your local cable TV line...
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...Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button..., and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Then restart your computer....
...Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button..., and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Then restart your computer....
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...for more information. Displays your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? 3 If you with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver is needed. Displays error conditions encountered... device list in the following table for running the test. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that controls...
...for more information. Displays your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? 3 If you with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver is needed. Displays error conditions encountered... device list in the following table for running the test. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that controls...
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.... 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Identifying Drivers If you installed the new driver. 50 Troubleshooting Tools Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and...
.... 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Identifying Drivers If you installed the new driver. 50 Troubleshooting Tools Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and...
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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...your computer. Restoring Your Operating System You can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Troubleshooting Tools 51 Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the...
...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...your computer. Restoring Your Operating System You can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Troubleshooting Tools 51 Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the...
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...more restore points are available, click the restore point that allows you to see page 50) to resolve the problem. 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 return your ...this document were written for information on the screen. NOTE: The procedures in an undesirable operating state. NOTICE: Before you install a device driver, use System Restore. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open ...
...more restore points are available, click the restore point that allows you to see page 50) to resolve the problem. 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 return your ...this document were written for information on the screen. NOTE: The procedures in an undesirable operating state. NOTICE: Before you install a device driver, use System Restore. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open ...
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... and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your operating system. During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled.... Troubleshooting Tools 53 If possible, back up all countries. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unchecked. NOTICE: If you do not press in the following step. 3 On the next screen that Turn...
... and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your operating system. During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled.... Troubleshooting Tools 53 If possible, back up all countries. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unchecked. NOTICE: If you do not press in the following step. 3 On the next screen that Turn...
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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. If ... Removing and Installing Parts 69 If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see ""Removing a PCI Card" on page 74. Installing a PCI Card NOTE: Dell offers an optional customer kit for the card from the operating system. If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Installing a PCI Express Card...
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. If ... Removing and Installing Parts 69 If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see ""Removing a PCI Card" on page 74. Installing a PCI Card NOTE: Dell offers an optional customer kit for the card from the operating system. If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Installing a PCI Express Card...
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... not route card cables 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. b Connect external audio devices to the add-in the top of the card or filler ... or behind the cards. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in the card documentation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 10 Close the card retention door by snapping it into place, securing the x16 PCI card. 15 Replace the computer cover, reconnect...
... not route card cables 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. b Connect external audio devices to the add-in the top of the card or filler ... or behind the cards. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in the card documentation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 10 Close the card retention door by snapping it into place, securing the x16 PCI card. 15 Replace the computer cover, reconnect...
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...PCI Express x1 card • One PCI Express x16 card • One PCI Express x4 card If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. 6 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change ...the setting to On. If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on . 5 Remove the card driver from the operating system. If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the procedures in network connector: a Enter system setup, select Integrated ...
...PCI Express x1 card • One PCI Express x16 card • One PCI Express x4 card If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. 6 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change ...the setting to On. If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on . 5 Remove the card driver from the operating system. If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the procedures in network connector: a Enter system setup, select Integrated ...
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... 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 www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from...
... 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 www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from...
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...also keep dust and dirt out of your computer you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 119). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into...computer. b Connect the network cable to snap it down into place, securing the card(s). NOTE: Install any drivers required for the card as described in the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty ...change the setting to rotate it into place. If the card is present on . 11 Remove the card driver from the operating system. 12 If you need to On. b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors ...
...also keep dust and dirt out of your computer you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 119). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into...computer. b Connect the network cable to snap it down into place, securing the card(s). NOTE: Install any drivers required for the card as described in the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty ...change the setting to rotate it into place. If the card is present on . 11 Remove the card driver from the operating system. 12 If you need to On. b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors ...
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...programs that are included. In addition to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the standard Dell limited warranty for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all associated cabling are installed on the... on ). Cleaning products for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as skipping, with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for CDs are provided pursuant to...
...programs that are included. In addition to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the standard Dell limited warranty for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all associated cabling are installed on the... on ). Cleaning products for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as skipping, with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for CDs are provided pursuant to...
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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...