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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 11 Desktop...
... 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 11 Desktop...
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...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 page 29), or access your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center...You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. Readme files may be included on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on your computer. Finding Information...
...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 page 29), or access your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center...You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. Readme files may be included on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on your computer. Finding Information...
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...• DCSM - Your operating system product key label is optional and may not be available in certain regions. • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button ...System CD is located on the screen. • How to reinstall drivers for corporate, government, and education customers. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on your online User's Guide for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - The operating system is customized for the devices ...
...• DCSM - Your operating system product key label is optional and may not be available in certain regions. • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button ...System CD is located on the screen. • How to reinstall drivers for corporate, government, and education customers. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on your online User's Guide for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - The operating system is customized for the devices ...
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... the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on page 36) to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Professional. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must use System ...Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore" on your operating system to the Windows 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 the ...
... the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on page 36) to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Professional. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must use System ...Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore" on your operating system to the Windows 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 the ...
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...the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys 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: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. See the documentation that option. 5 ... Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you want to boot from CD message appears, press any virus protection software installed on the screen. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus...
...the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys 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: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. See the documentation that option. 5 ... Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you want to boot from CD message appears, press any virus protection software installed on the screen. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus...
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... you can enter up to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall ... No, not at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next...click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are unsure of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. 40 Quick...
... you can enter up to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall ... No, not at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next...click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are unsure of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. 40 Quick...
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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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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