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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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... Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed 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 button and click Help and Support. 2 Click...
... Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed 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 button and click Help and Support. 2 Click...
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... 22, 2004 1:55 PM What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with all computers. NOTE: The operating system media are optional and may not ship with your OptiPlex User's Guide for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall my ...icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to use the Operating System CD. DHS-Small desktop chassis MTC2-Mini-tower chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 After you ordered. ...
... 22, 2004 1:55 PM What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with all computers. NOTE: The operating system media are optional and may not ship with your OptiPlex User's Guide for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall my ...icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to use the Operating System CD. DHS-Small desktop chassis MTC2-Mini-tower chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 After you ordered. ...
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...various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). Describes the test and may not display the names of all the components installed on page 20 to see if the specific problem is identified... on the keyboard to wake the computer. 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 screen. Displays error conditions encountered, error ...
...various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). Describes the test and may not display the names of all the components installed on page 20 to see if the specific problem is identified... on the keyboard to wake the computer. 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 screen. Displays error conditions encountered, error ...
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...your primary hard drive. 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. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, ... than 200 MB of the computer. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with all computers. 26 Quick Reference Guide 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...
...your primary hard drive. 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. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, ... than 200 MB of the computer. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with all computers. 26 Quick Reference Guide 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...
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... information on the screen. 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 NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the ...software for reinstalling Windows XP. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support...
... information on the screen. 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 NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the ...software for reinstalling Windows XP. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support...
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Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. screen appears, you can enter up to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following... appears, select No, not at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? The computer automatically restarts. 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 appears: ...
Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. screen appears, you can enter up to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following... appears, select No, not at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? The computer automatically restarts. 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 appears: ...
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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...