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...injury, or death. is subject to change without the written permission of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Trademarks used in the User's Guide. Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM August 2006 P/N .... Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of your computer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2006 Dell Inc. A02 The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are optional and may be used in trademarks and trade names other ...
...injury, or death. is subject to change without the written permission of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Trademarks used in the User's Guide. Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM August 2006 P/N .... Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of your computer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2006 Dell Inc. A02 The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are optional and may be used in trademarks and trade names other ...
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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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... computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. Documentation and drivers are already installed on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The User's Guide is optional and may not ship with your computer... 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 optional Drivers and Utilities CD. Finding Information NOTE: Some features ...
... computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. Documentation and drivers are already installed on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The User's Guide is optional and may not ship with your computer... 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 optional Drivers and Utilities CD. Finding Information NOTE: Some features ...
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courses, frequently asked questions The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Community - Contact information, service call status • User guides - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - This ...Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - ...
courses, frequently asked questions The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Community - Contact information, service call status • User guides - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - This ...Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - ...
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premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is already installed on the operating system ... issues for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • How to reinstall drivers for my computer • Frequently asked questions • File downloads • Details on your computer. After you ordered... and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD is located on...
premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is already installed on the operating system ... issues for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • How to reinstall drivers for my computer • Frequently asked questions • File downloads • Details on your computer. After you ordered... and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD is located on...
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... to boot from the CD/DVD drive from the menu that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: If you see a message stating that the device you want to... and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to...
... to boot from the CD/DVD drive from the menu that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: If you see a message stating that the device you want to... and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to...
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...Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of devices. This test typically takes 10 to run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to select a test based on the screen. If you ... the symptom of the problem you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of tracing the problem quickly. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. 30 Quick Reference Guide Tests a specific device. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function...
...Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of devices. This test typically takes 10 to run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to select a test based on the screen. If you ... the symptom of the problem you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of tracing the problem quickly. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. 30 Quick Reference Guide Tests a specific device. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function...
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... a RAID controller. 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 return your primary hard drive.... operating system to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your Dell™ computer to the operating state it was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is ...
... a RAID controller. 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 return your primary hard drive.... operating system to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your Dell™ computer to the operating state it was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is ...
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...the settings for reinstalling Windows XP. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options 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 ...computer automatically restarts multiple times. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. After you reinstall the operating system, you reinstall Windows XP. NOTE: The time required to complete the setup ...
...the settings for reinstalling Windows XP. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options 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 ...computer automatically restarts multiple times. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. After you reinstall the operating system, you reinstall Windows XP. NOTE: The time required to complete the setup ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and ...Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot ...to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use this computer connect to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and ...Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot ...to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use this computer connect to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate ...
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... CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while 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, Operating ...System, Device Type, and Topic. To view all available drivers for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform...
... CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while 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, Operating ...System, Device Type, and Topic. To view all available drivers for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform...
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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.