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...abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are optional and may be used ... 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 media are not applicable. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of data and tells you how...
...abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are optional and may be used ... 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 media are not applicable. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of data and tells you how...
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... 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 Contents 3 Front View 8 Mini Tower...
... 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 Contents 3 Front View 8 Mini Tower...
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...technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. You can be found at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available for your documentation. NOTE: Additional ...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 page 29), or access your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support...
...technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. You can be found at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available for your documentation. NOTE: Additional ...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 page 29), or access your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support...
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...support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Troubleshooting - Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on computer configuration, ... for your operating system and support for correct operation of your configuration. 6 Quick Reference Guide Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - Computer documentation, details on your computer. • Use...
...support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Troubleshooting - Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on computer configuration, ... for your operating system and support for correct operation of your configuration. 6 Quick Reference Guide Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - Computer documentation, details on your computer. • Use...
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... of your online User's Guide for instructions. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is located on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for corporate, government, and education customers. After you...tower chassis type • DCNE - This website may not ship with your operating system, use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - To reinstall your computer. Desktop chassis • DCSM - What Are ...
... of your online User's Guide for instructions. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is located on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for corporate, government, and education customers. After you...tower chassis type • DCNE - This website may not ship with your operating system, use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - To reinstall your computer. Desktop chassis • DCSM - What Are ...
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... utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then 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...
... utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then 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...
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... If you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on page 36) to return your Dell™ computer to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Professional. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must use System Restore (see...
... If you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on page 36) to return your Dell™ computer to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Professional. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must use System Restore (see...
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..., and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys 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. The computer automatically restarts multiple times. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling...
..., and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys 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. The computer automatically restarts multiple times. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling...
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... Next. 14 When the How will use this computer connect to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your Microsoft Office... | 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, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next. 9 If the Modem Dialing ...
... Next. 14 When the How will use this computer connect to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your Microsoft Office... | 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, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next. 9 If the Modem Dialing ...
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... the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform 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...
... the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform 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...
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..., 6 O operating system CD, 7 Installation Guide, 7 reinstalling Windows XP, 38 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 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Desktop System Software.
..., 6 O operating system CD, 7 Installation Guide, 7 reinstalling Windows XP, 38 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 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Desktop System Software.
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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. 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