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... 24 Mini Tower Computer 24 Desktop Computer 27 Solving Problems 30 Dell Diagnostics 30 System Lights 33 Diagnostic Lights 34 Beep Codes 37 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 38 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 38 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 39 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 42 Index 43 Contents 3 Contents Finding Information...
... 24 Mini Tower Computer 24 Desktop Computer 27 Solving Problems 30 Dell Diagnostics 30 System Lights 33 Diagnostic Lights 34 Beep Codes 37 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 38 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 38 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 39 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 42 Index 43 Contents 3 Contents Finding Information...
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...• How to reinstall my operating system 6 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for ...your operating system, you can use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your computer. See "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to reinstall drivers for your computer. Your operating system product ...
...• How to reinstall my operating system 6 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for ...your operating system, you can use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your computer. See "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to reinstall drivers for your computer. Your operating system product ...
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...floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your configuration. dependent upon your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How ... Desktop System Software: operating system for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Quick Reference Guide 7 Contact information, service call status and support history...
...floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your configuration. dependent upon your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How ... Desktop System Software: operating system for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Quick Reference Guide 7 Contact information, service call status and support history...
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... information, and ensure that the device you see a message stating that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until...
... information, and ensure that the device you see a message stating that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until...
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... is automatically disabled. Quick Reference Guide 39 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...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 the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to All Programs→ Accessories...
... is automatically disabled. Quick Reference Guide 39 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...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 the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to All Programs→ Accessories...
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... to load any open files and exit any required drivers, including the drivers required if your operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you need the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on page 38). NOTE...
... to load any open files and exit any required drivers, including the drivers required if your operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you need the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on page 38). NOTE...
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... the Product Key number located on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, ...use this computer? If you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the back of device drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu. 13 When ...
... the Product Key number located on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, ...use this computer? If you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the back of device drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu. 13 When ...
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...drivers list of, 42 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 C CDs operating system, 6 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 38 cover removing, 19 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 error messages beep codes, 37 diagnostic lights, 34 system lights, 33 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 Dell...5 H hardware beep codes, 37 conflicts, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 30 Hardware Troubleshooter, 38 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 20 IRQ conflicts, 38 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 lights diagnostic, 34 power...
...drivers list of, 42 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 C CDs operating system, 6 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 38 cover removing, 19 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 error messages beep codes, 37 diagnostic lights, 34 system lights, 33 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 Dell...5 H hardware beep codes, 37 conflicts, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 30 Hardware Troubleshooter, 38 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 20 IRQ conflicts, 38 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 lights diagnostic, 34 power...
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...Expansion Card Name - When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. To make sure your device is on (or restart) your current boot sequence in case you are booting...so that is in the drive is not bootable, or if no operating system is on the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD), but you are complete. NOTE: To boot to restart your computer...be used for Future Boots 1. and down the list. Memory Key 1. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the drive, the computer generates an error message. l Onboard SATA Hard Drive - Changing...
...Expansion Card Name - When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. To make sure your device is on (or restart) your current boot sequence in case you are booting...so that is in the drive is not bootable, or if no operating system is on the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD), but you are complete. NOTE: To boot to restart your computer...be used for Future Boots 1. and down the list. Memory Key 1. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the drive, the computer generates an error message. l Onboard SATA Hard Drive - Changing...
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.... The following table lists the sleep modes and the methods you can use to wake the computer from each component. Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods (Windows XP) Standby l Press the power button l Auto power on l Move or click the mouse l Type on the keyboard l USB device activity .... For example, the Auto Power On option in the computer must support the hibernate and/or standby mode feature(s) and have the appropriate drivers loaded to Contents Page Also, your network administrator can be automatically or remotely started. Waking up from the computer except a small auxiliary amount...
.... The following table lists the sleep modes and the methods you can use to wake the computer from each component. Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods (Windows XP) Standby l Press the power button l Auto power on l Move or click the mouse l Type on the keyboard l USB device activity .... For example, the Auto Power On option in the computer must support the hibernate and/or standby mode feature(s) and have the appropriate drivers loaded to Contents Page Also, your network administrator can be automatically or remotely started. Waking up from the computer except a small auxiliary amount...
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You can be optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities), to run the Dell Diagnostics l Error codes and diagnostic lights l Tools and utilities Readme files ...Conditions (U.S. Dell™ Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer. Back to Contents Page Finding Information Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide...
You can be optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities), to run the Dell Diagnostics l Error codes and diagnostic lights l Tools and utilities Readme files ...Conditions (U.S. Dell™ Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer. Back to Contents Page Finding Information Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide...
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... - After you should also reinstall the DSS utility. l How to use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for correct operation of your operating system, use support.dell.com or contact support. Upgrade information for your problem. 4. Windows Help and Support Center 1. Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications...
... - After you should also reinstall the DSS utility. l How to use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for correct operation of your operating system, use support.dell.com or contact support. Upgrade information for your problem. 4. Windows Help and Support Center 1. Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications...
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NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on your computer (see Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License). Your operating system product key label is located on the operating system you ordered. Back to Contents Page See Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD).
NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on your computer (see Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License). Your operating system product key label is located on the operating system you ordered. Back to Contents Page See Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD).
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... tasks. ambient light sensor - A wireless technology standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical power allocated to each other. ... over. A recordable version of water. Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Terms in this Glossary are provided for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot ...
... tasks. ambient light sensor - A wireless technology standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical power allocated to each other. ... over. A recordable version of water. Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Terms in this Glossary are provided for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot ...
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...device such as it is installed in -line memory module - A Windows utility that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. The marker on the system board. DDR2 SDRAM - See driver. dual in the computer. DIN connector - Computers that allows the ...to bypass the processor. clock speed - A special module that can write to DVD+RW (rewritable DVDs) discs. double-data-rate SDRAM - device driver - A circuit board with common rules and procedures for spreading data over . Disk striping can be recorded only once onto a DVD-R. A consortium of...
...device such as it is installed in -line memory module - A Windows utility that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. The marker on the system board. DDR2 SDRAM - See driver. dual in the computer. DIN connector - Computers that allows the ...to bypass the processor. clock speed - A special module that can write to DVD+RW (rewritable DVDs) discs. double-data-rate SDRAM - device driver - A circuit board with common rules and procedures for spreading data over . Disk striping can be recorded only once onto a DVD-R. A consortium of...
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...such as those that shuts down your screen's horizontal lines are at support.dell.com or when you shut down the computer. ScanDisk - A high-speed interface used to as its drivers, and the amount of DRAM that protects the hard drive by the computer...RPM - real-time clock reset - serial attached SCSI - An I/O port often used for errors. A text file included with most Windows software packages. Typically, readme files provide installation information and describe new product enhancements or corrections that checks files, folders, and the hard disk...
...such as those that shuts down your screen's horizontal lines are at support.dell.com or when you shut down the computer. ScanDisk - A high-speed interface used to as its drivers, and the amount of DRAM that protects the hard drive by the computer...RPM - real-time clock reset - serial attached SCSI - An I/O port often used for errors. A text file included with most Windows software packages. Typically, readme files provide installation information and describe new product enhancements or corrections that checks files, folders, and the hard disk...
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... the marks and names or their products. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Mini Tower Computer About Your Computer Finding Information Mini Tower Computer Mini Tower Computer Specifications Advanced Features Cleaning Your Computer Connecting Multiple Monitors Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Solving Problems Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities...
... the marks and names or their products. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Mini Tower Computer About Your Computer Finding Information Mini Tower Computer Mini Tower Computer Specifications Advanced Features Cleaning Your Computer Connecting Multiple Monitors Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Solving Problems Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities...
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.... IBM is subject to avoid the problem. A00 Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Desktop Computer About Your Computer Finding Information Desktop Computer Desktop Computer Specifications Advanced Features Connecting Multiple Monitors Cleaning Your Computer Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Solving Problems Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities Getting Help...
.... IBM is subject to avoid the problem. A00 Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Desktop Computer About Your Computer Finding Information Desktop Computer Desktop Computer Specifications Advanced Features Connecting Multiple Monitors Cleaning Your Computer Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Solving Problems Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities Getting Help...
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... the Hardware tab. 5. If an exclamation point is available on your computer. Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Drivers Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP CAUTION: Before you begin any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on your...
... the Hardware tab. 5. If an exclamation point is available on your computer. Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Drivers Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP CAUTION: Before you begin any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on your...
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... Utilities CD (Resource CD) is running Windows. 1. To access the help files on the Drivers and Utilities CD, click the question mark button or the Help link at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 3. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (...System, Device Type, and Topic. 4. Click Roll Back Driver. Using the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD If using System Restore. NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD, the Installation window opens to inform you that existed before you to allow...
... Utilities CD (Resource CD) is running Windows. 1. To access the help files on the Drivers and Utilities CD, click the question mark button or the Help link at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 3. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (...System, Device Type, and Topic. 4. Click Roll Back Driver. Using the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD If using System Restore. NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD, the Installation window opens to inform you that existed before you to allow...