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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 Front View 11...
... 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 11...
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...located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you can use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for your computer. Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. ...Label • 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 the ...
...located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you can use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for your computer. Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. ...Label • 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 the ...
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...hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - support.dell.com technicians, frequently asked questions, and online NOTE: Select your region or business segment to ...computer, you reinstall the To download Desktop System Software: operating system for your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the courses appropriate support site. • Community -
...hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - support.dell.com technicians, frequently asked questions, and online NOTE: Select your region or business segment to ...computer, you reinstall the To download Desktop System Software: operating system for your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the courses appropriate support site. • Community -
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.... Quick Reference Guide 39 Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using a different restore point, or you are using Windows XP Professional. Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Before You Begin NOTE: The procedures in this document were written... the computer restarts, click OK. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before 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....
.... Quick Reference Guide 39 Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using a different restore point, or you are using Windows XP Professional. Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Before You Begin NOTE: The procedures in this document were written... the computer restarts, click OK. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before 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....
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... hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. Therefore, 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). Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save...
... hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. Therefore, 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). Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save...
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...operating system reinstalling, 6 reinstalling Windows XP, 39 Operating System CD, 6 P power light, 17 power light diagnosing problems with, 33 problems. See troubleshooting Product Information Guide, 5 Index 43 Index B beep codes, 37 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 ...
...operating system reinstalling, 6 reinstalling Windows XP, 39 Operating System CD, 6 P power light, 17 power light diagnosing problems with, 33 problems. See troubleshooting Product Information Guide, 5 Index 43 Index B beep codes, 37 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 ...
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l Standby. l Hibernate. 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 management event Hibernate l Press ... components, including the cooling fans. 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 more information on power management, see your computer using a power management event such as the computer remains connected to a minimum...
l Standby. l Hibernate. 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 management event Hibernate l Press ... components, including the cooling fans. 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 more information on power management, see your computer using a power management event such as the computer remains connected to a minimum...
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... your computer, you use Windows XP l How to work with programs and files l How to personalize my desktop l How to reinstall drivers for correct operation of your Dell computer. DSS is already installed on your selections. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region... System Software: 1. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information l Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates l Desktop System Software (DSS)- Dell Support Website - Click Start® Help and Support. 2. Click the topic that describes your problem. 4. Operating...
... your computer, you use Windows XP l How to work with programs and files l How to personalize my desktop l How to reinstall drivers for correct operation of your Dell computer. DSS is already installed on your selections. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region... System Software: 1. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information l Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates l Desktop System Software (DSS)- Dell Support Website - Click Start® Help and Support. 2. Click the topic that describes your problem. 4. Operating...
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..., MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Information in this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for property damage, personal injury, or death. 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...
..., MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Information in this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for property damage, personal injury, or death. 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...
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... than its own. and is subject to avoid the problem. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. 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...
... than its own. and is subject to avoid the problem. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. 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...
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... operating system, run the DSS utility. 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 device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device...
... operating system, run the DSS utility. 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 device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device...
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... 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. Follow the instructions on using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore) does not resolve... the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as...
... 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. Follow the instructions on using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore) does not resolve... the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as...
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... depends on your computer before 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 assembly of your computer. 6. Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your primary hard drive. NOTE...
... depends on your computer before 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 assembly of your computer. 6. Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your primary hard drive. NOTE...
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..., click Typical and click Next. 12. When the How will use this time and click Next. 16. Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? When the Ready to Contents Page Click Finish to the Internet? If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter ...the requested information and click Next. 10. Click Next. 18. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. See Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities. 20. The computer automatically restarts. message appears, click Skip. 15. Back to register with...
..., click Typical and click Next. 12. When the How will use this time and click Next. 16. Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? When the Ready to Contents Page Click Finish to the Internet? If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter ...the requested information and click Next. 10. Click Next. 18. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. See Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities. 20. The computer automatically restarts. message appears, click Skip. 15. Back to register with...
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...for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. If you had to reinstall your Drivers and Utilities CD (see Finding Information) and at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns ...If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. NOTE: You must use Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later when you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on ...your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at support.dell.com. Then restart your computer. NOTE: If you are unable to the electrical outlet The computer ...
...for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. If you had to reinstall your Drivers and Utilities CD (see Finding Information) and at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns ...If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. NOTE: You must use Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later when you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on ...your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at support.dell.com. Then restart your computer. NOTE: If you are unable to the electrical outlet The computer ...
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... results of each test screen. Parameters The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. See Dell Diagnostics. If a problem is listed in ... internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in a power-saving mode (Microsoft® Windows® XP). Power Light Solid green Blinking green Blinks green several times and Problem Description Power is required. A configuration error exists.
... results of each test screen. Parameters The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. See Dell Diagnostics. If a problem is listed in ... internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in a power-saving mode (Microsoft® Windows® XP). Power Light Solid green Blinking green Blinks green several times and Problem Description Power is required. A configuration error exists.