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... than its own. Microsoft and Windows are optional and may be used in the User's Guide. A02 Dell Inc. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. disclaims any proprietary interest in...helps you make better use of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2006 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Intel and Pentium are ...
... than its own. Microsoft and Windows are optional and may be used in the User's Guide. A02 Dell Inc. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. disclaims any proprietary interest in...helps you make better use of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2006 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Intel and Pentium are ...
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... Computer 24 Small Form Factor Computer 25 Setting Up Your Computer 25 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 36 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft®...; Windows® XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 38 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 41 Index 43 ...
... Computer 24 Small Form Factor Computer 25 Setting Up Your Computer 25 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 36 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft®...; Windows® XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 38 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 41 Index 43 ...
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...; How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities CD" on page 41), run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support...
...; How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities CD" on page 41), run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support...
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... Service Code to view the appropriate support site. DSS is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) -... Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. If you reinstall the operating system for components, ...
... Service Code to view the appropriate support site. DSS is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) -... Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. If you reinstall the operating system for components, ...
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... that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for devices (such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and ... DCSM - Small form factor chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 Mini tower chassis type • DCNE - See your computer. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not be available in certain regions. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System...
... that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for devices (such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and ... DCSM - Small form factor chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 Mini tower chassis type • DCNE - See your computer. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not be available in certain regions. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System...
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...On the next start-up, the computer boots according to run . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. Starting the... sequence for your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Then shut down and restart the computer.
...On the next start-up, the computer boots according to run . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. Starting the... sequence for your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Then shut down and restart the computer.
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...typically takes an hour or more information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD.... running the test. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the problem. Displays your part. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. The device list may indicate requirements for the ...
...typically takes an hour or more information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD.... running the test. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the problem. Displays your part. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. The device list may indicate requirements for the ...
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...Classic view or are listed. 38 Quick Reference Guide Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your Dell™ computer to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Professional. For conventional hard drive ... is unchecked. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on page 36) to the operating state it ...
...Classic view or are listed. 38 Quick Reference Guide Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your Dell™ computer to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Professional. For conventional hard drive ... is unchecked. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on page 36) to the operating state it ...
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...the instructions on your current Windows XP data, type r to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. NOTE: The time required to complete the setup depends on the...want to boot from the CD. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on the screen. The options can take 1 ...
...the instructions on your current Windows XP data, type r to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. NOTE: The time required to complete the setup depends on the...want to boot from the CD. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on the screen. The options can take 1 ...
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Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next. 8 At the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, ...you need the Product Key number located on the back of your selections. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works...
Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next. 8 At the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, ...you need the Product Key number located on the back of your selections. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works...
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... computer and allow it to boot to continue. To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens...while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the screen. 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type,...
... computer and allow it to boot to continue. To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens...while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the screen. 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type,...
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..., 7 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 36 cover removing, 18 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Desktop System Software. See DSS diagnostics beep codes, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 online, 6-7 User's Guide, 5 drivers list of, 41 reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 DSS, 5-6 E error messages beep codes...
..., 7 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 36 cover removing, 18 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Desktop System Software. See DSS diagnostics beep codes, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 online, 6-7 User's Guide, 5 drivers list of, 41 reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 DSS, 5-6 E error messages beep codes...
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See Drivers and Utilities CD S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 System Restore, 36 V voltage selection switch, 11, 13, 16 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 38 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 44 Index R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 38 ResourceCD.
See Drivers and Utilities CD S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 System Restore, 36 V voltage selection switch, 11, 13, 16 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 38 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 44 Index R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 38 ResourceCD.