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Device Drivers 208 Memory-Resident Programs 208 Program Conflicts 209 Memory Address Conflicts 209 Interrupt Assignment Conflicts 209 7 Getting Help Technical Assistance 212 Online Services 212 AutoTech ... VCCI Notice (Japan Only 242 MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only 244 Polish Center for Warranty Repair or Credit 214 Before You Call 215 Contacting Dell 217 8 Additional Information Regulatory Notices 236 FCC Notices (U.S.
Device Drivers 208 Memory-Resident Programs 208 Program Conflicts 209 Memory Address Conflicts 209 Interrupt Assignment Conflicts 209 7 Getting Help Technical Assistance 212 Online Services 212 AutoTech ... VCCI Notice (Japan Only 242 MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only 244 Polish Center for Warranty Repair or Credit 214 Before You Call 215 Contacting Dell 217 8 Additional Information Regulatory Notices 236 FCC Notices (U.S.
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... 7 Notification Area Cleanup 7 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 8 Application and Device Compatibility 9 Program Compatibility Wizard 9 System Restore 10 Using System Restore 11 Restore Process 12 Driver Rollback 13 User Accounts and Fast User Switching 14 How to Use Fast User Switching 14 What Happens When a Fast User Switch Occurs 15 Special...
... 7 Notification Area Cleanup 7 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 8 Application and Device Compatibility 9 Program Compatibility Wizard 9 System Restore 10 Using System Restore 11 Restore Process 12 Driver Rollback 13 User Accounts and Fast User Switching 14 How to Use Fast User Switching 14 What Happens When a Fast User Switch Occurs 15 Special...
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...CD to run diagnostics tools. Use the pull-down menu to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run the diagnostics, which may be shipped with your computer. For more information on the following: • Setting up your computer • Finding and using the ResourceCD, see "Using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD." www.dell.com | support.dell... Additional resources may require changing your computer from Dell. Resources and Support Tools Resources Contents Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD • Dell Diagnostics • Drivers • Utilities • Computer and device ...
...CD to run diagnostics tools. Use the pull-down menu to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run the diagnostics, which may be shipped with your computer. For more information on the following: • Setting up your computer • Finding and using the ResourceCD, see "Using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD." www.dell.com | support.dell... Additional resources may require changing your computer from Dell. Resources and Support Tools Resources Contents Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD • Dell Diagnostics • Drivers • Utilities • Computer and device ...
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... Labels-located on the front or side of Authenticity [COA]) Operating System CD To reinstall your operating system, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices shipped with your computer. NOTE: The operating system CD may need the Product Key (or Product ID) number to obtain more... on your operating system, to complete the operating system setup. • Product Key (also called the Product ID or Certificate of your Dell™ computer. • Express Service Code and Service Tag Number The Express Service Code and Service Tag Number are unique identifiers for guide...
... Labels-located on the front or side of Authenticity [COA]) Operating System CD To reinstall your operating system, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices shipped with your computer. NOTE: The operating system CD may need the Product Key (or Product ID) number to obtain more... on your operating system, to complete the operating system setup. • Product Key (also called the Product ID or Certificate of your Dell™ computer. • Express Service Code and Service Tag Number The Express Service Code and Service Tag Number are unique identifiers for guide...
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...Getting technical assistance Dell Support website • Technical support and information Go to Dell Support website at support.dell.com and complete the one-time registration. • Get help with other Dell customers and Dell technical professionals • Explore a list of the drivers for •... and tips, technology • Get the latest versions of online links to Dell's primary vendors Dell Premier Support website Go to premiersupport.dell.com: • Service call status The Dell Premier Support website is customized for your computer papers, service information •...
...Getting technical assistance Dell Support website • Technical support and information Go to Dell Support website at support.dell.com and complete the one-time registration. • Get help with other Dell customers and Dell technical professionals • Explore a list of the drivers for •... and tips, technology • Get the latest versions of online links to Dell's primary vendors Dell Premier Support website Go to premiersupport.dell.com: • Service call status The Dell Premier Support website is customized for your computer papers, service information •...
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... guidelines: • Check the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation and configuration instructions. For example, you to operate properly. I /O) connector to load device drivers into computer memory before turning on the computer.) A bout Yo ur Computer 29 Then turn on the computer before turning on any external devices, unless...
... guidelines: • Check the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation and configuration instructions. For example, you to operate properly. I /O) connector to load device drivers into computer memory before turning on the computer.) A bout Yo ur Computer 29 Then turn on the computer before turning on any external devices, unless...
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...a physical connection to RAM) states with a click. If your computer uses Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on your hard drive. Network Cable Requirements The network adapter connector attaches an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet cable to...network and the computer, or is orange when a good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed expansion card containing a parallel connector ...
...a physical connection to RAM) states with a click. If your computer uses Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on your hard drive. Network Cable Requirements The network adapter connector attaches an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet cable to...network and the computer, or is orange when a good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed expansion card containing a parallel connector ...
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...USB Emulation: determines whether the computer's basic input/output system (BIOS) controls Universal Serial Bus (USB) keyboards and mice. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DMA Channel: This option determines the direct memory access (DMA) channel used to control the use IRQ14 and IRQ15. Selecting ...controller card installed in an expansion slot. When On is selected (the default), the BIOS controls USB keyboards and mice until a USB driver is the default setting. 56 Advanced Features With Auto (the default) selected, the computer turns off the integrated floppy drive controller when ...
...USB Emulation: determines whether the computer's basic input/output system (BIOS) controls Universal Serial Bus (USB) keyboards and mice. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DMA Channel: This option determines the direct memory access (DMA) channel used to control the use IRQ14 and IRQ15. Selecting ...controller card installed in an expansion slot. When On is selected (the default), the BIOS controls USB keyboards and mice until a USB driver is the default setting. 56 Advanced Features With Auto (the default) selected, the computer turns off the integrated floppy drive controller when ...
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... device whose IRQ line you are assigned to 84-key keyboards). - The default is set Video DAC Snoop to PCI devices unless a particular device, device driver, or operating system requires a specific IRQ line already in your keyboard provides the mathematical and numeric functions shown at the top of each key. •...
... device whose IRQ line you are assigned to 84-key keyboards). - The default is set Video DAC Snoop to PCI devices unless a particular device, device driver, or operating system requires a specific IRQ line already in your keyboard provides the mathematical and numeric functions shown at the top of each key. •...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20 seconds. 3 Open the computer cover. 4 If you are replacing an expansion card, remove the current driver for the expansion card from the operating system. 2 Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, and...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20 seconds. 3 Open the computer cover. 4 If you are replacing an expansion card, remove the current driver for the expansion card from the operating system. 2 Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, and...
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... "Hard scraping or unusual noises, no noise Drive Problems" Computer battery not working See "Printer Problems" Serial or other device See "Drivers for technical assistance, complete the following table for the component or equipment that is dropped or damaged See "Repairing a Dropped or Damaged Computer..." 164 Solving Problems Take the problem-solving action listed in the following tasks to help you call Dell for Your Computer" Power light does not light See "Power Problems" Monitor power light does not light See "Video and Monitor ...
... "Hard scraping or unusual noises, no noise Drive Problems" Computer battery not working See "Printer Problems" Serial or other device See "Drivers for technical assistance, complete the following table for the component or equipment that is dropped or damaged See "Repairing a Dropped or Damaged Computer..." 164 Solving Problems Take the problem-solving action listed in the following tasks to help you call Dell for Your Computer" Power light does not light See "Power Problems" Monitor power light does not light See "Video and Monitor ...
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...System, Device Type, and Topic. To access the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD Guide, click User's Guides in the Topic pull-down menu and click Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD...and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your computer using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD, perform the following steps: 1 Insert the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD into the CD drive. If you are using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD for your system configuration is displayed on computer startup...
...System, Device Type, and Topic. To access the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD Guide, click User's Guides in the Topic pull-down menu and click Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD...and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your computer using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD, perform the following steps: 1 Insert the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD into the CD drive. If you are using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD for your system configuration is displayed on computer startup...
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... the electrical outlet is directly connected to the computer, and then verify that the computer turns on. • Check for your computer. Contact Dell for your computer, click Drivers from their electrical outlets. 2 If you complete the basic checks, fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as a lamp. • Connect the computer power cable...
... the electrical outlet is directly connected to the computer, and then verify that the computer turns on. • Check for your computer. Contact Dell for your computer, click Drivers from their electrical outlets. 2 If you complete the basic checks, fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as a lamp. • Connect the computer power cable...
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... Controller to step 3. 3 Turn off the computer, wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn the computer back on the monitor. • Reinstall the video driver for damaged or frayed cables. • If the cable is not damaged, make sure that it is firmly connected to the computer. • Test the...
... Controller to step 3. 3 Turn off the computer, wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn the computer back on the monitor. • Reinstall the video driver for damaged or frayed cables. • If the cable is not damaged, make sure that it is firmly connected to the computer. • Test the...
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... microphone, line-out, or line-in connectors on the computer's front or back panels. • Adjust the volume. • Reinstall the audio driver for your operating system. • Check for the computer to the computer, and then turn them on the same circuit or operating in the... Is the monitor readable? The original monitor is resolved. Make sure that the speakers are turned on the system board may be defective. Contact Dell for technical assistance. No. If you do not have another monitor to initialize its components, and then adjust the monitor's brightness and contrast controls....
... microphone, line-out, or line-in connectors on the computer's front or back panels. • Adjust the volume. • Reinstall the audio driver for your operating system. • Check for the computer to the computer, and then turn them on the same circuit or operating in the... Is the monitor readable? The original monitor is resolved. Make sure that the speakers are turned on the system board may be defective. Contact Dell for technical assistance. No. If you do not have another monitor to initialize its components, and then adjust the monitor's brightness and contrast controls....
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...if equipment connected to a port seems to step 3. The problem is probably defective. No. Does the print operation complete successfully? Contact Dell for technical assistance. Yes. Go to perform incorrectly or not at all, the source of the problem can be any of the following... files • A faulty cable between the I /O port logic on the system board • Conflicting COM port settings • Lack of drivers Basic Checks: 170 Solving Problems Is the device working properly? If you are having a problem with a printer, see "Printer Problems." Does the...
...if equipment connected to a port seems to step 3. The problem is probably defective. No. Does the print operation complete successfully? Contact Dell for technical assistance. Yes. Go to perform incorrectly or not at all, the source of the problem can be any of the following... files • A faulty cable between the I /O port logic on the system board • Conflicting COM port settings • Lack of drivers Basic Checks: 170 Solving Problems Is the device working properly? If you are having a problem with a printer, see "Printer Problems." Does the...
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.... Is the device working properly? Go to the computer. • Reinstall the mouse driver for damaged or frayed cables. • If the cable is not damaged, make sure that it is resolved. Is the device working properly? Contact Dell for technical assistance. Check for your operating system. • Restart the computer. www...
.... Is the device working properly? Go to the computer. • Reinstall the mouse driver for damaged or frayed cables. • If the cable is not damaged, make sure that it is resolved. Is the device working properly? Contact Dell for technical assistance. Check for your operating system. • Restart the computer. www...
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.... • Confirm that you properly installed and configured the application program. Use a virus- scanning application program to check the floppy disks or CDs. • Verify that the program's device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed in your computer and that your computer. • Make sure that a hardware conflict does... the minimum hardware requirements needed to a software problem. • Ensure that the use of terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR) programs has not resulted in the Dell Diagnostics.
.... • Confirm that you properly installed and configured the application program. Use a virus- scanning application program to check the floppy disks or CDs. • Verify that the program's device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed in your computer and that your computer. • Make sure that a hardware conflict does... the minimum hardware requirements needed to a software problem. • Ensure that the use of terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR) programs has not resulted in the Dell Diagnostics.
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...system, or the computer. These programs are designed to stay resident in the way the data is sent to the monitor may require a special screen driver program that program, for that expects a certain kind of video mode or monitor. Because they remain in "Messages and Codes," check your application program...system or application program documentation. Call the support service for use of all or part of the memory already occupied by the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Input Errors If a specific key or set of keys is pressed at the wrong time, a program may have to develop an ...
...system, or the computer. These programs are designed to stay resident in the way the data is sent to the monitor may require a special screen driver program that program, for that expects a certain kind of video mode or monitor. Because they remain in "Messages and Codes," check your application program...system or application program documentation. Call the support service for use of all or part of the memory already occupied by the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Input Errors If a specific key or set of keys is pressed at the wrong time, a program may have to develop an ...
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Restore Process As the computer is unsuccessful, then use Driver Rollback. If problems occur after installing a device driver, you should first attempt to use System Restore. 12 M i c r o s o f t ® W i n d ...) performs a backup recovery, System Restore creates a restore point. • Unsigned driver installation - Drivers that is used over time, restore points are signed (electronically certified by the device... archive without any of Windows detects unsigned device-driver installations. Manual Restore Points If you believe is useful to create a checkpoint to ...
Restore Process As the computer is unsuccessful, then use Driver Rollback. If problems occur after installing a device driver, you should first attempt to use System Restore. 12 M i c r o s o f t ® W i n d ...) performs a backup recovery, System Restore creates a restore point. • Unsigned driver installation - Drivers that is used over time, restore points are signed (electronically certified by the device... archive without any of Windows detects unsigned device-driver installations. Manual Restore Points If you believe is useful to create a checkpoint to ...