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Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Dell Inc. disclaims any references in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM August 2006 P/N R9729 Rev. NOTICE: A NOTICE ...indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system ...
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Dell Inc. disclaims any references in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM August 2006 P/N R9729 Rev. NOTICE: A NOTICE ...indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system ...
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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...174; Windows® XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 38 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 41 Index 43 Contents...
...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...174; Windows® XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 38 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 41 Index 43 Contents...
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...; 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.dell.com. Readme files may be included on the optional...
...; 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.dell.com. Readme files may be included on the optional...
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... Are You Looking For? Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Upgrades - Service call and order status, warranty, and • Services and Warranties - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop...for your computer. • Use the Service Tag to view the appropriate support site. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - DSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives...
... Are You Looking For? Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Upgrades - Service call and order status, warranty, and • Services and Warranties - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop...for your computer. • Use the Service Tag to view the appropriate support site. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - DSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives...
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.... Mini tower chassis type • DCNE - What Are You Looking For? premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not be available in certain regions. • How to use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the...
.... Mini tower chassis type • DCNE - What Are You Looking For? premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not be available in certain regions. • How to use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the...
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...CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see a message stating that appears... CD/DVD drive from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on (or restart) your computer and try again. 3 When the boot...
...CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see a message stating that appears... CD/DVD drive from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on (or restart) your computer and try again. 3 When the boot...
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... error codes, and the problem description. The device list may indicate requirements for more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Performs a thorough check of tracing the problem quickly. Tests a specific device. Displays your hardware configuration for all devices attached to the...each test screen. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to your computer. Tab Results Errors Help ...
... error codes, and the problem description. The device list may indicate requirements for more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Performs a thorough check of tracing the problem quickly. Tests a specific device. Displays your hardware configuration for all devices attached to the...each test screen. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to your computer. Tab Results Errors Help ...
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...on page 36) to return your operating system to the operating state it was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that were installed during assembly of the computer. ...NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view in before you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view or are using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance...
...on page 36) to return your operating system to the operating state it was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that were installed during assembly of the computer. ...NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view in before you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view or are using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance...
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... your computer. 6 When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your computer before you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up ...Operating System CD provides options for instructions. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys ...
... your computer. 6 When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your computer before you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up ...Operating System CD provides options for instructions. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen,...How will use this computer connect to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? screen appears, you need the Product Key number located on the back of your selections. Windows... XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. If you are prompted to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen,...How will use this computer connect to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? screen appears, you need the Product Key number located on the back of your selections. Windows... XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. If you are prompted to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and...
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... is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to continue. To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running the Windows ... follow the instructions to download the driver to your computer. If you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is displayed on the computer and allow it to boot to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model...
... is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to continue. To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running the Windows ... follow the instructions to download the driver to your computer. If you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is displayed on the computer and allow it to boot to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model...
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... 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, 35 diagnostic lights, 32 system lights, 31 H hardware beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28... P power light diagnosing problems with, 31 patterns, 9, 12, 15 problems. See troubleshooting Index 43 Index B beep codes, 35 C CDs drivers and utilities, 7 operating system, 7 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 36 cover removing, 18...
... 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, 35 diagnostic lights, 32 system lights, 31 H hardware beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28... P power light diagnosing problems with, 31 patterns, 9, 12, 15 problems. See troubleshooting Index 43 Index B beep codes, 35 C CDs drivers and utilities, 7 operating system, 7 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 36 cover removing, 18...
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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.