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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 Front View 8 Mini...
... 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 Front View 8 Mini...
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...'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 User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 5 What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users...
...'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 User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 5 What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users...
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... is optional and may not ship with your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" on page 37 for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. NOTE: The Operating System CD is... key label is located on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for instructions). What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • How to use...
... is optional and may not ship with your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" on page 37 for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. NOTE: The Operating System CD is... key label is located on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for instructions). What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • How to use...
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... 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 are using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and ...the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. 5 Click Next. 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 Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click...
... 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 are using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and ...the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. 5 Click Next. 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 Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click...
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... need the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your operating system to return your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your hard drive. Use the...
... need the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your operating system to return your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your hard drive. Use the...
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... 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... label, 6 motherboard. See system board O Operating System CD, 7 Installation Guide, 7 operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 37 Operating System CD, 7 P power light, 13 power light diagnosing problems with, 31 problems. See troubleshooting Index 41
... 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... label, 6 motherboard. See system board O Operating System CD, 7 Installation Guide, 7 operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 37 Operating System CD, 7 P power light, 13 power light diagnosing problems with, 31 problems. See troubleshooting Index 41
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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