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... Computer 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 Front View 16 Desktop...
... Computer 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 Front View 16 Desktop...
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... 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 the devices that came with your computer. See "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. Service...
... 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 the devices that came with your computer. See "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. Service...
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...to use Windows XP • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & ... problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - DSS provides critical updates for components,...
...to use Windows XP • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & ... problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - DSS provides critical updates for components,...
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...driver, first try using Windows XP Professional. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 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...Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to the Windows Classic view or are using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 ...
...driver, first try using Windows XP Professional. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 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...Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to the Windows Classic view or are using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 ...
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... on your computer before you installed the new device driver (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 38). Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to complete. 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 has a RAID...
... on your computer before you installed the new device driver (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 38). Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to complete. 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 has a RAID...
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..., 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, 17 system, 33 M motherboard. See system board O operating system reinstalling, 6 reinstalling Windows XP, 39 Operating System CD...
..., 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, 17 system, 33 M motherboard. See system board O operating system reinstalling, 6 reinstalling Windows XP, 39 Operating System CD...
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...modes and the methods you can use to a minimum by writing all power from the computer except a small auxiliary amount. 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 l Power ...contents are restored. NOTE: All components installed in the computer must support the hibernate and/or standby mode feature(s) and have the appropriate drivers loaded to Contents Page For example, the Auto Power On option in system setup allows the computer to automatically start your computer using ...
...modes and the methods you can use to a minimum by writing all power from the computer except a small auxiliary amount. 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 l Power ...contents are restored. NOTE: All components installed in the computer must support the hibernate and/or standby mode feature(s) and have the appropriate drivers loaded to Contents Page For example, the Auto Power On option in system setup allows the computer to automatically start your computer using ...
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...l Reference - If you should also reinstall the DSS utility. l How to use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for your computer. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may not ship with your configuration. Type a word or phrase that describes your...and installs the updates appropriate for the devices that describes your computer when you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP l How to work with other Dell customers l Upgrades - DSS is already installed on your operating system and support for the keyword Desktop System ...
...l Reference - If you should also reinstall the DSS utility. l How to use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for your computer. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may not ship with your configuration. Type a word or phrase that describes your...and installs the updates appropriate for the devices that describes your computer when you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP l How to work with other Dell customers l Upgrades - DSS is already installed on your operating system and support for the keyword Desktop System ...
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... abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary. 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 Getting Help...
... abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary. 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 Getting Help...
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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 Warranty FCC Notice (U.S. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for energy efficiency...
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 Warranty FCC Notice (U.S. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for energy efficiency...
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... that use the device. You may need to install drivers if you: l Upgrade your operating system. l Connect or install a new device. 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 other sources, your computer...
... that use the device. You may need to install drivers if you: l Upgrade your operating system. l Connect or install a new device. 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 other sources, your computer...
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... all computers. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to inform you that existed before you installed the new driver. Follow the instructions on the Drivers and Utilities CD, click the question mark button or the Help link at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 3. Click Device...
... all computers. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to inform you that existed before you installed the new driver. Follow the instructions on the Drivers and Utilities CD, click the question mark button or the Help link at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 3. Click Device...
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Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore). If the operating system logo appears, wait ... Enter your current Windows XP data, type r to boot from the CD. If you need the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD (Resource CD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (Resource CD) contains drivers that were installed during...
Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore). If the operating system logo appears, wait ... Enter your current Windows XP data, type r to boot from the CD. If you need the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD (Resource CD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (Resource CD) contains drivers that were installed during...
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...Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14. When the Ready to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19. See Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities. 20. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. message appears, click Skip. 15. When the Who will this computer ...connect to boot from the CD. 13. Click Finish to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD (Resource CD). If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are unsure of your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you can enter up...
...Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14. When the Ready to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19. See Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities. 20. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. message appears, click Skip. 15. When the Who will this computer ...connect to boot from the CD. 13. Click Finish to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD (Resource CD). If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are unsure of your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you can enter up...
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...the software manufacturer for at least 8 to reinstall your mouse, press and hold the power button for at support.dell.com. Then restart your computer. CAUTION: Before you reinstall Windows XP. A program stops responding End the program - 1. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If ...when you begin any of Windows XP is no longer responding. 4. A solid blue screen appears Ensure that is installed on your computer or if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off - NOTE: If you installed a unique image on your Drivers and Utilities CD (see...
...the software manufacturer for at least 8 to reinstall your mouse, press and hold the power button for at support.dell.com. Then restart your computer. CAUTION: Before you reinstall Windows XP. A program stops responding End the program - 1. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If ...when you begin any of Windows XP is no longer responding. 4. A solid blue screen appears Ensure that is installed on your computer or if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off - NOTE: If you installed a unique image on your Drivers and Utilities CD (see...
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... will ask for your Service Tag. If you to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8. If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in a power-saving mode (Microsoft® Windows® XP). Help Describes the test and may indicate a computer problem. The...internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in system setup (see System Setup). 3. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. If multiple versions are running the test. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes ...
... will ask for your Service Tag. If you to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8. If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in a power-saving mode (Microsoft® Windows® XP). Help Describes the test and may indicate a computer problem. The...internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in system setup (see System Setup). 3. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. If multiple versions are running the test. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes ...