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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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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 button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system...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 ...
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 button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system...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 ...
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To reinstall your OptiPlex User's Guide for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions... 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. Operating System CD The operating system is located on the... operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system • Regulatory Model Information and Chassis Type Find...
To reinstall your OptiPlex User's Guide for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions... 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. Operating System CD The operating system is located on the... operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system • Regulatory Model Information and Chassis Type Find...
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..., and the problem description. Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests 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 screen. Tab Results Errors Help ...the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). System Lights Your power light may indicate requirements for technical assistance. times and then turns off Check "Diagnostic Lights" on the system ...
..., and the problem description. Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests 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 screen. Tab Results Errors Help ...the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). System Lights Your power light may indicate requirements for technical assistance. times and then turns off Check "Diagnostic Lights" on the system ...
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... are optional and may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all computers. 26 Quick Reference Guide 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...
... are optional and may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all computers. 26 Quick Reference Guide 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...
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... option. 5 Press to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. X6741bk0.book Page 27 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Therefore...
... option. 5 Press to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. X6741bk0.book Page 27 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Therefore...
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...Quick Reference Guide message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: ...To reinstall and activate your settings, accept the default selections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com X6741bk0.book Page 28 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM NOTICE: Do not... Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are unsure of your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you...
...Quick Reference Guide message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: ...To reinstall and activate your settings, accept the default selections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com X6741bk0.book Page 28 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM NOTICE: Do not... Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are unsure of your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you...
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... previous 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 device, 5..., 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 31
... previous 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 device, 5..., 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 31
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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...