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A00 The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD), operating system media, and Quick Reference Guides are trademarks of your computer. Trademarks used in this document to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; X6741bk0.book Page 2 Wednesday, September ...of Microsoft Corporation. Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Microsoft and Windows are not applicable. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and OptiPlex are optional and may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks and ...
A00 The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD), operating system media, and Quick Reference Guides are trademarks of your computer. Trademarks used in this document to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; X6741bk0.book Page 2 Wednesday, September ...of Microsoft Corporation. Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Microsoft and Windows are not applicable. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and OptiPlex are optional and may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks and ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...8226; How to remove and replace parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device ...User's Guide is optional and may be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: The latest drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start ...
...8226; How to remove and replace parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device ...User's Guide is optional and may be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: The latest drivers and documentation updates can use the CD 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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... my computer • Service call when contacting technical support. www.dell.com | support.dell.com X6741bk0.book Page 6 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to view the appropriate support...
... my computer • Service call when contacting technical support. www.dell.com | support.dell.com X6741bk0.book Page 6 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to view the appropriate support...
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... PM What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system • Regulatory Model Information and Chassis Type Find It Here 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 ... media are optional and may not ship with your OptiPlex User's Guide for instructions. See your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for devices (such as a modem) • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • ...
... PM What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system • Regulatory Model Information and Chassis Type Find It Here 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 ... media are optional and may not ship with your OptiPlex User's Guide for instructions. See your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for devices (such as a modem) • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • ...
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... section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your Drivers and Utilities CD. Enter system setup, review your computer, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See "Finding Information for Your Computer" on page 5 for your computer's configuration information...
... section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your Drivers and Utilities CD. Enter system setup, review your computer, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See "Finding Information for Your Computer" on page 5 for your computer's configuration information...
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... Tests a specific device. X6741bk0.book Page 18 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. Option Express Test Extended Test ...the numbered list. You can customize the tests you want . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the option you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to run . Performs a thorough check of devices. NOTE...
... Tests a specific device. X6741bk0.book Page 18 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. Option Express Test Extended Test ...the numbered list. You can customize the tests you want . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the option you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to run . Performs a thorough check of devices. NOTE...
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X6741bk0.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM 3 If you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu ... it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the test and any error conditions encountered. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running a test, or a device on page 20 to see if the specific problem is identified... or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and...
X6741bk0.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM 3 If you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu ... it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the test and any error conditions encountered. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running a test, or a device on page 20 to see if the specific problem is identified... or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and...
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... System Restore If you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. To reinstall Windows XP, you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the computer...
... System Restore If you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. To reinstall Windows XP, you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the computer...
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...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. After you reinstall the operating system, you must use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you want to boot from...Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to do so. Quick Reference Guide 27 Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM,...
...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. After you reinstall the operating system, you must use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you want to boot from...Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to do so. Quick Reference Guide 27 Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM,...
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... Next. 11 If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate... Microsoft Works Suite programs, you are unsure of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. 28 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com X6741bk0.book Page 28 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message ...
... Next. 11 If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate... Microsoft Works Suite programs, you are unsure of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. 28 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com X6741bk0.book Page 28 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message ...
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...computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. If you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ...ResourceCD) while you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is displayed 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...
...computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. If you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ...ResourceCD) while you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is displayed 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...
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..., 24 diagnostic lights, 19-20 diagnostics beep codes, 22 Dell, 17 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 19-20 documentation device, 5 online, 6 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 22 diagnostic lights, 19-20 I IRQ conflicts, 24 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 light, 19 lights back of computer...
..., 24 diagnostic lights, 19-20 diagnostics beep codes, 22 Dell, 17 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 19-20 documentation device, 5 online, 6 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 22 diagnostic lights, 19-20 I IRQ conflicts, 24 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 light, 19 lights back of computer...
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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...