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...death. All rights reserved. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc.; The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are not applicable. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. Microsoft... than its own. is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of your computer. Models DHP, DHS, DCNE, DHM, DCSM September 2004 N7132 A00 Rev.
...death. All rights reserved. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc.; The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are not applicable. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. Microsoft... than its own. is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of your computer. Models DHP, DHS, DCNE, DHM, DCSM September 2004 N7132 A00 Rev.
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... Computer 15 Small Mini-Tower Computer 15 Mini-Tower Computer 16 Setting Up Your Computer 16 Solving Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 System Lights 21 Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP...
... Computer 15 Small Mini-Tower Computer 15 Mini-Tower Computer 16 Setting Up Your Computer 16 Solving Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 System Lights 21 Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP...
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... What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. You can use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center...
... What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. You can use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center...
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...icon. 3 Click the topic that came with all regions. • How to use the Operating System CD. To reinstall your OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer Dell Support Website - NOTE: The operating system media is already installed on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your operating system... CD The operating system is optional and may not be available in all computers. Find It Here • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to reinstall drivers for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Services and Warranties - See your...
...icon. 3 Click the topic that came with all regions. • How to use the Operating System CD. To reinstall your OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer Dell Support Website - NOTE: The operating system media is already installed on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your operating system... CD The operating system is optional and may not be available in all computers. Find It Here • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to reinstall drivers for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Services and Warranties - See your...
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...does not perform as expected. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 5 for your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. record your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional). If you wait...Service Code and Service Tag. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is active. Then shut down your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you...
...does not perform as expected. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 5 for your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. record your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional). If you wait...Service Code and Service Tag. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is active. Then shut down your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you...
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... test typically takes an hour or more and requires you want to answer questions periodically. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is encountered during a test, a message appears with all computers.... 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you to...
... test typically takes an hour or more and requires you want to answer questions periodically. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is encountered during a test, a message appears with all computers.... 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you to...
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Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to wake the computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to see if the ... the information in the device list in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the ...
Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to wake the computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to see if the ... the information in the device list in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the ...
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...the steps in before you reinstall Windows XP. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. Use... instructs you to the operating state it was in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is ...
...the steps in before you reinstall Windows XP. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. Use... instructs you to the operating state it was in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is ...
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...to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your Microsoft ...network configuration, enter your settings, accept the default selections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use this computer, the ResourceCD ...
...to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your Microsoft ...network configuration, enter your settings, accept the default selections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use this computer, the ResourceCD ...
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... your system configuration is displayed on the screen. 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. Quick Reference Guide 33 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type...
... your system configuration is displayed on the screen. 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. Quick Reference Guide 33 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type...
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...28 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 27 cover opening, 13 D Dell Premier Support website, 6 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Device Manager, 28 diagnostic lights, 22 diagnostics beep codes, 26 Dell, 19 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 22 documentation device, 5 finding, ... 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 door reattaching, 11 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 26 diagnostic lights, 22 F front door reattaching, 11 H hardware beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, ...
...28 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 27 cover opening, 13 D Dell Premier Support website, 6 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Device Manager, 28 diagnostic lights, 22 diagnostics beep codes, 26 Dell, 19 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 22 documentation device, 5 finding, ... 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 door reattaching, 11 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 26 diagnostic lights, 22 F front door reattaching, 11 H hardware beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, ...
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..., 19 diagnostic lights, 22 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 30 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S Service Tag, 5 software conflicts, 27 system lights, 22 System Restore, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous operating ..., 5 W Windows 2000 Device Manager, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 28 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 reinstalling, 30 System Restore, 28 T troubleshooting conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 diagnostic lights, 22 36 Index
..., 19 diagnostic lights, 22 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 30 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S Service Tag, 5 software conflicts, 27 system lights, 22 System Restore, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous operating ..., 5 W Windows 2000 Device Manager, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 28 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 reinstalling, 30 System Restore, 28 T troubleshooting conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 diagnostic lights, 22 36 Index