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... are not applicable. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2006 Dell Inc. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are trademarks of Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM August 2006 P/N... A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Information in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are optional and may be used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. If you how ...
... are not applicable. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2006 Dell Inc. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are trademarks of Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM August 2006 P/N... A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Information in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are optional and may be used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. If you how ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...available for technicians or experienced users. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD 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 your CD to ...at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® ...
...available for technicians or experienced users. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD 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 your CD to ...at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® ...
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...; Solutions - 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, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads... with other Dell customers • Troubleshooting - courses, frequently asked questions The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Community - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information repair information • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, ...
...; Solutions - 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, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads... with other Dell customers • Troubleshooting - courses, frequently asked questions The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Community - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information repair information • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, ...
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... Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your CD varies based on the screen. • How to reinstall drivers for my computer Dell ... may not ship with your computer. 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 my operating system Operating System CD NOTE: The...
... Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your CD varies based on the screen. • How to reinstall drivers for my computer Dell ... may not ship with your computer. 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 my operating system Operating System CD NOTE: The...
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... down and restart the computer. Quick Reference Guide 29 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to wait until you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to test displays in system setup and is...
... down and restart the computer. Quick Reference Guide 29 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to wait until you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to test displays in system setup and is...
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... data files on page 36) to return your operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Professional. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is unchecked. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that were installed during assembly of...
... data files on page 36) to return your operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Professional. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is unchecked. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that were installed during assembly of...
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... to complete the setup depends on the screen. NOTE: The time required 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. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you ... restarts multiple times. The options can take 1 to 2 hours 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. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling...
... to complete the setup depends on the screen. NOTE: The time required 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. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you ... restarts multiple times. The options can take 1 to 2 hours 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. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling...
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... | 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 Information screen appears, enter ... Quick Reference Guide message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? screen appears, you can enter up to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to register with the...
... | 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 Information screen appears, enter ... Quick Reference Guide message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? screen appears, you can enter up to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to register with the...
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...at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. Quick Reference Guide 41 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running the Windows operating system:... 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 your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. If you that the Drivers and Utilities CD ...
...at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. Quick Reference Guide 41 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running the Windows operating system:... 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 your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. If you that the Drivers and Utilities CD ...
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..., 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 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 18 IRQ conflicts, 36 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 lights...
..., 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 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 18 IRQ conflicts, 36 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 lights...
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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