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...-Tower Computer 16 Solving Problems 17 Dell Diagnostics 17 System Lights 19 Diagnostic Lights 20 Beep Codes 22 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 23 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 24 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 25 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 26 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 29 Contents 3
...-Tower Computer 16 Solving Problems 17 Dell Diagnostics 17 System Lights 19 Diagnostic Lights 20 Beep Codes 22 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 23 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 24 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 25 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 26 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 29 Contents 3
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... not ship with all computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on your computer. Desktop System Software Located on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start...
... not ship with all computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on your computer. Desktop System Software Located on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start...
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Your operating system product key label is already installed on your OptiPlex User's Guide for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. DHS-Small desktop chassis MTC2-Mini-tower chassis Quick Reference ....book Page 7 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your...
Your operating system product key label is already installed on your OptiPlex User's Guide for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. DHS-Small desktop chassis MTC2-Mini-tower chassis Quick Reference ....book Page 7 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your...
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..., click the applicable tab described in the following table for all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for more information. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes,.... The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. No corrective action is in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is operating normally. If the computer does not boot, contact...
..., click the applicable tab described in the following table for all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for more information. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes,.... The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. No corrective action is in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is operating normally. If the computer does not boot, contact...
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... click Next. 3 Click Next. X6741bk0.book Page 26 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK...
... click Next. 3 Click Next. X6741bk0.book Page 26 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK...
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...to install a new copy of your hard drive. NOTE: The time required to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you to...to copy files and install the devices. X6741bk0.book Page 27 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Quick Reference Guide 27 The computer automatically restarts multiple times. After you...
...to install a new copy of your hard drive. NOTE: The time required to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you to...to copy files and install the devices. X6741bk0.book Page 27 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Quick Reference Guide 27 The computer automatically restarts multiple times. After you...
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... complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? screen appears, select No, not at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. screen appears, ...you need the Product Key number located on the back of your settings, accept the default selections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com X6741bk0.book Page 28 Wednesday,...
... complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? screen appears, select No, not at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. screen appears, ...you need the Product Key number located on the back of your settings, accept the default selections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com X6741bk0.book Page 28 Wednesday,...
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...state, 25 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 24 D Dell premier support website, 6 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 17 Dell Premier Support website, 6 Device Manager, 24 diagnostic lights, 19-20 diagnostics beep codes, 22 Dell, 17 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 19-20 documentation ...button, 19 system, 19 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 H hardware beep codes, 22 conflicts, 24 Dell Diagnostics, 17 Hardware Troubleshooter, 24 Help and Support Center, 7 O Operating System CD, 7 Installation Guide, 7 operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 26 Operating System CD, 7 Index ...
...state, 25 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 24 D Dell premier support website, 6 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 17 Dell Premier Support website, 6 Device Manager, 24 diagnostic lights, 19-20 diagnostics beep codes, 22 Dell, 17 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 19-20 documentation ...button, 19 system, 19 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 H hardware beep codes, 22 conflicts, 24 Dell Diagnostics, 17 Hardware Troubleshooter, 24 Help and Support Center, 7 O Operating System CD, 7 Installation Guide, 7 operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 26 Operating System CD, 7 Index ...
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... Index P power light, 19 problems beep codes, 22 conflicts, 24 Dell Diagnostics, 17 diagnostic lights, 19-20 restore to previous state, 25 R reinstalling Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 Windows XP, 26 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 17 S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 24 stand attach,... 10 remove, 10 system lights, 19 System Restore, 25 T troubleshooting conflicts, 24 Dell Diagnostics, 17 diagnostic lights, 19...
... Index P power light, 19 problems beep codes, 22 conflicts, 24 Dell Diagnostics, 17 diagnostic lights, 19-20 restore to previous state, 25 R reinstalling Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 Windows XP, 26 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 17 S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 24 stand attach,... 10 remove, 10 system lights, 19 System Restore, 25 T troubleshooting conflicts, 24 Dell Diagnostics, 17 diagnostic lights, 19...