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..., and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc.; If you how to hardware or loss of Dell Inc. The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD), operating system media, and Quick Reference Guides are not applicable. Trademarks... change without the written permission of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and OptiPlex are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Dell Inc. Models MTC2 and DHS September 2004 P/N X6741 Rev. A00 ...
..., and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc.; If you how to hardware or loss of Dell Inc. The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD), operating system media, and Quick Reference Guides are not applicable. Trademarks... change without the written permission of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and OptiPlex are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Dell Inc. Models MTC2 and DHS September 2004 P/N X6741 Rev. A00 ...
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... 14 Mini-tower Computer 15 Completed Setup 16 Small Desktop Computer 16 Mini-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...
... 14 Mini-tower Computer 15 Completed Setup 16 Small Desktop Computer 16 Mini-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...
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... parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer. 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...
... parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer. 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...
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... Code is customized for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Dell Support Website - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is not available in all countries. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Upgrade information for corporate, government, and education customers. Computer documentation, product specifications...
... Code is customized for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Dell Support Website - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is not available in all countries. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Upgrade information for corporate, government, and education customers. Computer documentation, product specifications...
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... your computer. NOTE: The operating system media are optional and may not ship with your computer. After you ordered. See your OptiPlex User's Guide for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. Your operating system product key label... Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system • Regulatory Model Information and Chassis Type Find It Here ...
... your computer. NOTE: The operating system media are optional and may not ship with your computer. After you ordered. See your OptiPlex User's Guide for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. Your operating system product key label... Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system • Regulatory Model Information and Chassis Type Find It Here ...
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... begin any of the Express Service Code and Service Tag. When to test displays in "Solving Problems" of your online User's Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your computer, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. and then contact...
... begin any of the Express Service Code and Service Tag. When to test displays in "Solving Problems" of your online User's Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your computer, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. and then contact...
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... Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. 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 part. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue...
... Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. 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 part. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue...
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...the test and may not display the names of the screen. No corrective action is identified. Displays your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for...option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of all devices attached to wake the computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to see if the specific ...
...the test and may not display the names of the screen. No corrective action is identified. Displays your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for...option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of all devices attached to wake the computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to see if the specific ...
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To reinstall Windows XP, 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 automatically disabled. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin If you are ... does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD or go to the Dell support site to load any files or programs until the system restoration is the first drive detected by the computer. X6741bk0....
To reinstall Windows XP, 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 automatically disabled. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin If you are ... does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD or go to the Dell support site to load any files or programs until the system restoration is the first drive detected by the computer. X6741bk0....
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... Windows XP. 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. After you reinstall the operating system, you must use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when...you want to complete. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. 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...
... Windows XP. 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. After you reinstall the operating system, you must use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when...you want to complete. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. 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...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com X6741bk0.book Page 28 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM NOTICE: Do not press any key when..., 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... Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com X6741bk0.book Page 28 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM NOTICE: Do not press any key when..., 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... Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your...
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... hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your system configuration is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK 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. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. X6741bk0.book...
... hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your system configuration is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK 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. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. X6741bk0.book...
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..., 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... 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 ...
..., 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... 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 ...
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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...