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...appropriate cable to the card, not to the connector on the screen. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows Vista® or Windows® XP • How to work with your computer and operating system. 10 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: Before you do not place the...compatible with programs and files • How 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 ...
...appropriate cable to the card, not to the connector on the screen. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows Vista® or Windows® XP • How to work with your computer and operating system. 10 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: Before you do not place the...compatible with programs and files • How 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 ...
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... can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ 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. If your online User's Guide. Windows Vista 1 Click Start and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware...
... can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ 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. If your online User's Guide. Windows Vista 1 Click Start and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware...
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... a calendar date to which you prefer. 5 Click Next. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. 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. To change the restore...
... a calendar date to which you prefer. 5 Click Next. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. 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. To change the restore...
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Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance ... button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 3 Click Next. Windows Vista The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to the operating system your computer is unchecked. Quick Reference Guide 63 Undoing the Last System Restore...
Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance ... button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 3 Click Next. Windows Vista The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to the operating system your computer is unchecked. Quick Reference Guide 63 Undoing the Last System Restore...
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... need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. To reinstall Windows XP, you are considering reinstalling the Microsoft...
... need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. To reinstall Windows XP, you are considering reinstalling the Microsoft...
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...license agreement. 3 If your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and ...Operating System media. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following ...
...license agreement. 3 If your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and ...Operating System media. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following ...
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... your settings, accept the default selections. The computer automatically restarts multiple times. 4 If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press to select that option. 5 Press to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. NOTE: The time required...), and follow the instructions on the screen. The computer automatically restarts. message appears, click Skip. 66 Quick Reference Guide The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to boot from the CD. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, ...
... your settings, accept the default selections. The computer automatically restarts multiple times. 4 If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press to select that option. 5 Press to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. NOTE: The time required...), and follow the instructions on the screen. The computer automatically restarts. message appears, click Skip. 66 Quick Reference Guide The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to boot from the CD. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, ...
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... the device name, you are an administrator on your computer might not work correctly. If you installed the new driver. Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System Properties... you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see ...
... the device name, you are an administrator on your computer might not work correctly. If you installed the new driver. Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System Properties... you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see ...
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If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Quick Reference Guide 69 Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing...for which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click...
If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Quick Reference Guide 69 Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing...for which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click...
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... with, 54 problems restore to previous state, 61 72 Index problems. See troubleshooting Product 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 ...
... with, 54 problems restore to previous state, 61 72 Index problems. See troubleshooting Product 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 ...
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U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows Vista Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 reinstalling, 63 System Restore, 61 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 68 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 reinstalling, 8, 64 System Restore, 61 Index 73
U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows Vista Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 reinstalling, 63 System Restore, 61 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 68 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 reinstalling, 8, 64 System Restore, 61 Index 73
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...301 Drivers 301 What Is a Driver 301 Identifying Drivers 301 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 302 Restoring Your Operating System 305 Windows Vista 305 Windows XP 305 Creating a Restore Point 305 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 306 Undoing the Last System Restore 306... Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows® XP 307 Before You Begin 307 14 Solving Problems 311 Troubleshooting Tips 311 Battery Problems 311 Card Problems 311 Drive ...
...301 Drivers 301 What Is a Driver 301 Identifying Drivers 301 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 302 Restoring Your Operating System 305 Windows Vista 305 Windows XP 305 Creating a Restore Point 305 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 306 Undoing the Last System Restore 306... Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows® XP 307 Before You Begin 307 14 Solving Problems 311 Troubleshooting Tips 311 Battery Problems 311 Card Problems 311 Drive ...
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Error Messages 333 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 337 Microsoft® Windows® XP 337 16 Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Features 339 Transferring Information to a New Computer 339 Microsoft Windows Vista 339 Microsoft® Windows® XP 339 User Accounts and Fast User Switching 342 Adding User Accounts 342 Fast User Switching 343 Setting... 348 Support Service 348 Problems With Your Order 349 Product Information 349 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 349 Before You Call 349 Contacting Dell 351 10 Contents
Error Messages 333 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 337 Microsoft® Windows® XP 337 16 Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Features 339 Transferring Information to a New Computer 339 Microsoft Windows Vista 339 Microsoft® Windows® XP 339 User Accounts and Fast User Switching 342 Adding User Accounts 342 Fast User Switching 343 Setting... 348 Support Service 348 Problems With Your Order 349 Product Information 349 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 349 Before You Call 349 Contacting Dell 351 10 Contents
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... and click Revolutionary remote help with troubleshooting my computer DellConnect™ Service and Support Dell associates can choose to have it appear every time you use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to use the ... then press or click the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer remotely over a broadband connection. COMMENT Windows Help and Support Microsoft Windows XP: • How to personalize my desktop 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of...
... and click Revolutionary remote help with troubleshooting my computer DellConnect™ Service and Support Dell associates can choose to have it appear every time you use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to use the ... then press or click the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer remotely over a broadband connection. COMMENT Windows Help and Support Microsoft Windows XP: • How to personalize my desktop 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of...
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.... The operating system is located on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. See "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows® XP" on your computer. After you ordered. 18 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already installed on page 307. What Are...
.... The operating system is located on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. See "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows® XP" on your computer. After you ordered. 18 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already installed on page 307. What Are...
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...12V 4-pin connector Power 24-pin connector Battery 2-pin socket Front panel 40-pin connector Key Combinations or in Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista®, brings up only) Mini Tower Computer 34 If in and line-out; starts embedded system setup (during start-up... the Windows Security window. two front-panel connectors for headphones and microphone System board connectors: SATA four 7-pin connectors Floppy drive 34-pin ...
...12V 4-pin connector Power 24-pin connector Battery 2-pin socket Front panel 40-pin connector Key Combinations or in Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista®, brings up only) Mini Tower Computer 34 If in and line-out; starts embedded system setup (during start-up... the Windows Security window. two front-panel connectors for headphones and microphone System board connectors: SATA four 7-pin connectors Floppy drive 34-pin ...
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...) the computer starts embedded system setup (during system start -up only) starts the RAID setup menu if RAID is turned on in Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista®, brings up only) as well as options to run hard-drive and system diagnostics Controls and Lights Power control front panel - Connectors... 12V Power Battery Front panel two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors two connectors for a single boot (during system start -up the Windows Security window; push button 108 Desktop Computer
...) the computer starts embedded system setup (during system start -up only) starts the RAID setup menu if RAID is turned on in Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista®, brings up only) as well as options to run hard-drive and system diagnostics Controls and Lights Power control front panel - Connectors... 12V Power Battery Front panel two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors two connectors for a single boot (during system start -up the Windows Security window; push button 108 Desktop Computer
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... device menu that allows the user to run hard-drive and system diagnostics Controls and Lights Power control front of chassis - in Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista, brings up only) as well as options to enter a device for 10-Mb operation; push button Power light (within the power button) green...
... device menu that allows the user to run hard-drive and system diagnostics Controls and Lights Power control front of chassis - in Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista, brings up only) as well as options to enter a device for 10-Mb operation; push button Power light (within the power button) green...
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... it can remotely start at a specified time. Sleep Mode Standby Hibernate Shutdown Wake-Up Methods (Windows XP) • Press the power button • Auto power on • Move or click the... except a small auxiliary amount. NOTE: RAID levels do not represent a hierarchy. Also, your OptiPlex computer support RAID level 0 and RAID level 1. (RAID support is not available for the small... form factor model.) A RAID level 0 configuration is recommended for instructions). The Dell mini tower and desktop models of the RAID configuration that the larger drive does not contain ...
... it can remotely start at a specified time. Sleep Mode Standby Hibernate Shutdown Wake-Up Methods (Windows XP) • Press the power button • Auto power on • Move or click the... except a small auxiliary amount. NOTE: RAID levels do not represent a hierarchy. Also, your OptiPlex computer support RAID level 0 and RAID level 1. (RAID support is not available for the small... form factor model.) A RAID level 0 configuration is recommended for instructions). The Dell mini tower and desktop models of the RAID configuration that the larger drive does not contain ...
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... DIMM4 (black securing clips). The following components require memory address space: • System ROM • APIC(s) • Integrated PCI devices, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can use a maximum of 4 GB of the system board, before you install modules in the other connectors. Current 32-bit operating systems, such as network...
... DIMM4 (black securing clips). The following components require memory address space: • System ROM • APIC(s) • Integrated PCI devices, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can use a maximum of 4 GB of the system board, before you install modules in the other connectors. Current 32-bit operating systems, such as network...