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...subject to avoid the problem. Information in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Models DCSM, DCNE September 2006 P/N YC764 Rev. Microsoft and Windows are not applicable. Reproduction in the User's Guide. Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE... all computers. If you how to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of data and tells ...
...subject to avoid the problem. Information in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Models DCSM, DCNE September 2006 P/N YC764 Rev. Microsoft and Windows are not applicable. Reproduction in the User's Guide. Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE... all computers. If you how to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of data and tells ...
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... Desktop Computer 23 Setting Up Your Computer 26 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 37 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 40 Index 41 Contents 3 Contents Finding Information...
... Desktop Computer 23 Setting Up Your Computer 26 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 37 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 40 Index 41 Contents 3 Contents Finding Information...
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...Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your documentation. (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 28). Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and ...Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button, then click Help and Support. 2 Click Dell User and System Guides, then click System Guides. 3 Click Dell Optiplex...
...Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your documentation. (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 28). Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and ...Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button, then click Help and Support. 2 Click Dell User and System Guides, then click System Guides. 3 Click Dell Optiplex...
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...technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to view the appropriate support site. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - support.dell.com articles from technicians, online courses, and NOTE: Select your region to direct your call when...USB devices. What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - ...
...technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to view the appropriate support site. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - support.dell.com articles from technicians, online courses, and NOTE: Select your region to direct your call when...USB devices. What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - ...
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... on your CD varies based on page 37 for instructions). To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for devices (such as a modem) • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for the devices that describes your computer. Quick Reference...
... on your CD varies based on page 37 for instructions). To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for devices (such as a modem) • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for the devices that describes your computer. Quick Reference...
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... appropriate for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your hard... drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTE...
... appropriate for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your hard... drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTE...
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... Before You Begin NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you set your Dell computer to correct a problem with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, ... data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. To change the restore point, you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click...
... Before You Begin NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you set your Dell computer to correct a problem with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, ... data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. To change the restore point, you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click...
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...you to the operating state it was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save and close any open ...Manager. 6 Right-click the device for which they are listed. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your computer before you must use System...
...you to the operating state it was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save and close any open ...Manager. 6 Right-click the device for which they are listed. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your computer before you must use System...
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... Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and ...user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu. To view...
... Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and ...user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu. To view...
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... reinstalling Windows XP, 37 Operating System CD, 7 P power light, 13 power light diagnosing problems with, 31 problems. See troubleshooting Index 41 Index B beep codes, 35 C CD operating system, 7 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 36 cover removing, 16 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Dell Premier Support website, 5-6 diagnostics beep codes, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Drivers and...
... reinstalling Windows XP, 37 Operating System CD, 7 P power light, 13 power light diagnosing problems with, 31 problems. See troubleshooting Index 41 Index B beep codes, 35 C CD operating system, 7 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 36 cover removing, 16 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Dell Premier Support website, 5-6 diagnostics beep codes, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Drivers and...
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R reinstalling Drivers and Utilties CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 Windows XP, 37 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 system board, 21, 24 System Restore, 36 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 37 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty, 5 42 Index
R reinstalling Drivers and Utilties CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 Windows XP, 37 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 system board, 21, 24 System Restore, 36 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 37 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty, 5 42 Index