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... use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 67), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51), or to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device...media (CD or DVD) to provide the most current updates about technical changes to access your computer. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. Some features or media may not be optional and may not ship with your computer. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media...
... use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 67), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51), or to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device...media (CD or DVD) to provide the most current updates about technical changes to access your computer. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. Some features or media may not be optional and may not ship with your computer. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media...
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...; How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows 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 computer.
...; How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows 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 computer.
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What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. Quick Reference Guide 7
What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. Quick Reference Guide 7
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... or business frequently asked questions, and online segment to support.dell.com, select your Dell computer. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - support for correct operation of your the DSS utility. DSS is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, processors, optical drives, and...
... or business frequently asked questions, and online segment to support.dell.com, select your Dell computer. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - support for correct operation of your the DSS utility. DSS is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, processors, optical drives, and...
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... the card, not to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows Vista, click Start → Help and Support. • In Windows XP, click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon...
... the card, not to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows Vista, click Start → Help and Support. • In Windows XP, click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon...
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... you use the back USB connectors for more information on booting to a USB device). Quick Reference Guide 15 1 optical drive Insert an optical drive (if supported) into this button to turn off the computer by pressing the power button. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. See "Turning Off Your Computer" in...
... you use the back USB connectors for more information on booting to a USB device). Quick Reference Guide 15 1 optical drive Insert an optical drive (if supported) into this button to turn off the computer by pressing the power button. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. See "Turning Off Your Computer" in...
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... recommended that you use the y-cable that came with your VGA-compatible monitor into the network connector. NOTE: If you are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for devices that the network cable has been securely attached. NOTE: If you purchased an optional graphics card...
... recommended that you use the y-cable that came with your VGA-compatible monitor into the network connector. NOTE: If you are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for devices that the network cable has been securely attached. NOTE: If you purchased an optional graphics card...
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... when the hard drive is being accessed. Back-Panel Connectors" on page 24). Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. Insert an optical drive (if supported) into the appropriate connectors (see "Desktop Computer - Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots (3) 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express...
... when the hard drive is being accessed. Back-Panel Connectors" on page 24). Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. Insert an optical drive (if supported) into the appropriate connectors (see "Desktop Computer - Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots (3) 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express...
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The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the connector on the graphics card. For more information, see "System Setup Program" in connector to the connector on the card. 7 USB 2.0 ...
The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the connector on the graphics card. For more information, see "System Setup Program" in connector to the connector on the card. 7 USB 2.0 ...
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... mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is turned off. • Steady green - Insert slimline optical drive (if supported) into this bay. 28 Quick Reference Guide Use the microphone connector to attach a microphone. To exit from a powersaving mode, see "Power Management" in a power-saving...
... mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is turned off. • Steady green - Insert slimline optical drive (if supported) into this bay. 28 Quick Reference Guide Use the microphone connector to attach a microphone. To exit from a powersaving mode, see "Power Management" in a power-saving...
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... attach a record/playback device such as printers and keyboards. 8 video connector Plug the cable from your computer. NOTE: If you are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation. 4 network Flashes a yellow light when the computer is recommended...
... attach a record/playback device such as printers and keyboards. 8 video connector Plug the cable from your computer. NOTE: If you are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation. 4 network Flashes a yellow light when the computer is recommended...
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Password features are enabled (default setting). Jumper Settings Small Form Factor Computer Jumper PSWD Setting Description Password features are disabled. For the latest troubleshooting information available for your computer does not perform as expected. jumpered unjumpered Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 50 Quick Reference Guide
Password features are enabled (default setting). Jumper Settings Small Form Factor Computer Jumper PSWD Setting Description Password features are disabled. For the latest troubleshooting information available for your computer does not perform as expected. jumpered unjumpered Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 50 Quick Reference Guide
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...you run . Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the symptom of tracing the problem quickly. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the test and any... error conditions encountered. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Tab Results Errors Help Function Displays the...
...you run . Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the symptom of tracing the problem quickly. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the test and any... error conditions encountered. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Tab Results Errors Help Function Displays the...
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If your online User's Guide. Windows Vista 1 Click Start and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. For information on page 51 to start the search. 3 In the Fix a Problem... the incompatibility. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start -up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during the operating system setup or is...
If your online User's Guide. Windows Vista 1 Click Start and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. For information on page 51 to start the search. 3 In the Fix a Problem... the incompatibility. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start -up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during the operating system setup or is...
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... Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Quick Reference Guide 61 See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your data files. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state...
... Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Quick Reference Guide 61 See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your data files. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state...
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... a calendar that Restore my computer to an earlier time is automatically selected. Windows XP Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
... a calendar that Restore my computer to an earlier time is automatically selected. Windows XP Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
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... System media. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Quick Reference Guide 65 Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to boot from CD message appears, press any open files and exit any key. The...
... System media. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Quick Reference Guide 65 Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to boot from CD message appears, press any open files and exit any key. The...
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Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Scroll down the list to see if any device has ...
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Scroll down the list to see if any device has ...
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...C CDs operating system, 8 computer restore to previous state, 61 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 60 cover opening, 38 removing, 32 D Dell Diagnostics, 51 Dell support site, 9 diagnostics beep codes, 59 Dell Diagnostics, 51 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 9 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide..., 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 59 system lights, 54 H hardware beep codes, 59 conflicts, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 help file Windows Help and...
...C CDs operating system, 8 computer restore to previous state, 61 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 60 cover opening, 38 removing, 32 D Dell Diagnostics, 51 Dell support site, 9 diagnostics beep codes, 59 Dell Diagnostics, 51 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 9 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide..., 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 59 system lights, 54 H hardware beep codes, 59 conflicts, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 help file Windows Help and...
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... Information Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 6 reinstalling Windows Vista, 63 Windows XP, 64 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 7 software conflicts, 60 support website, 9 system board, 40, 45, 48 System Restore, 61 T troubleshooting beep codes, 59 conflicts, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 61 system lights, 54
... Information Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 6 reinstalling Windows Vista, 63 Windows XP, 64 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 7 software conflicts, 60 support website, 9 system board, 40, 45, 48 System Restore, 61 T troubleshooting beep codes, 59 conflicts, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 61 system lights, 54