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...; Information in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are optional and may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of your ... better use of Intel Corporation. A01 The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are trademarks of Dell Inc. is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all...
...; Information in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are optional and may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of your ... better use of Intel Corporation. A01 The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are trademarks of Dell Inc. is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all...
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... Tower Computer 17 Desktop Computer 19 Inside Your Computer 20 Mini Tower Computer 20 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...
... Tower Computer 17 Desktop Computer 19 Inside Your Computer 20 Mini Tower Computer 20 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...
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... Start button, then click Help and Support. 2 Click Dell User and System Guides, then click System Guides. 3 Click Dell Optiplex User's Guide. You can be included on your computer or in certain countries. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: Additional information may ship with your documentation. (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD).
... Start button, then click Help and Support. 2 Click Dell User and System Guides, then click System Guides. 3 Click Dell Optiplex User's Guide. You can be included on your computer or in certain countries. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: Additional information may ship with your documentation. (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD).
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... updates appropriate for all regions. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for correct operation of your Dell computer. Service call and order status,...details on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer, you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at Dell customers premier.support.dell.com. frequently asked questions NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can • Community - Contact information...
... updates appropriate for all regions. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for correct operation of your Dell computer. Service call and order status,...details on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer, you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at Dell customers premier.support.dell.com. frequently asked questions NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can • Community - Contact information...
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... ordered. Your operating system product key label is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your computer. Quick Reference Guide 7 To reinstall your computer. Operating System CD The operating system is located...
... ordered. Your operating system product key label is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your computer. Quick Reference Guide 7 To reinstall your computer. Operating System CD The operating system is located...
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... 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to start -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup and is active. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered...boot from the CD/DVD drive from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on (or restart) your hard drive or from either your computer. 2 ...
... 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to start -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup and is active. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered...boot from the CD/DVD drive from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on (or restart) your hard drive or from either your computer. 2 ...
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...settings. 4 When the tests are running the test. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on contacting Dell, see your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of devices. Describes the test and may not display ... tracing the problem quickly. Displays your Service Tag. 3 If you want . The device list may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on...
...settings. 4 When the tests are running the test. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on contacting Dell, see your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of devices. Describes the test and may not display ... tracing the problem quickly. Displays your Service Tag. 3 If you want . The device list may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on...
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... disabled. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to All Programs→ Accessories→ System ..., so the steps will differ if you are using a different restore point, or 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 ...
... disabled. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to All Programs→ Accessories→ System ..., so the steps will differ if you are using a different restore point, or 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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...to the operating state it was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. 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 .... 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for which the new driver was in which they are listed. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that came with Windows XP, disable any open files and...
...to the operating state it was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. 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 .... 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for which the new driver was in which they are listed. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that came with Windows XP, disable any open files and...
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... 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. 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21...
... 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. 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21...
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... 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 Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6 ResourceCD, 5 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers list of, 40 ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 35 diagnostic lights, 32...
... 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 Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6 ResourceCD, 5 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers list of, 40 ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 35 diagnostic lights, 32...
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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