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book.book Page 4 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Diagnostic Lights 50 Beep Codes 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 55 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 58 Drivers for Your Computer 58 Index 59 4 Contents
book.book Page 4 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Diagnostic Lights 50 Beep Codes 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 55 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 58 Drivers for Your Computer 58 Index 59 4 Contents
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...User's Guide is also available on your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities CD" on page 58), run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your CD to provide lastminute updates about technical...access your computer or advanced technical reference material for technicians or experienced users. 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 ...
...User's Guide is also available on your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities CD" on page 58), run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your CD to provide lastminute updates about technical...access your computer or advanced technical reference material for technicians or experienced users. 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 ...
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... operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" on page 55). To reinstall your computer (see "Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD)" on your Operating System CD varies according to the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use Windows ... Agreement • How to reinstall my operating system • How to use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to personalize my desktop 6 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional...
... operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" on page 55). To reinstall your computer (see "Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD)" on your Operating System CD varies according to the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use Windows ... Agreement • How to reinstall my operating system • How to use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to personalize my desktop 6 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional...
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...• Service and support - Online discussion with support • Reference - updates for your operating system and support for Dell™ 2 Select Drivers & Downloads, then click Go. 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical 3 Click your computer, you should... - operation of your selections. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS automatically detects your To download Desktop System...
...• Service and support - Online discussion with support • Reference - updates for your operating system and support for Dell™ 2 Select Drivers & Downloads, then click Go. 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical 3 Click your computer, you should... - operation of your selections. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS automatically detects your To download Desktop System...
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... highlight Boot to run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on (or restart) your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut... . 4 Select the listing for one time only. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer's configuration 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 test displays in ...
... highlight Boot to run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on (or restart) your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut... . 4 Select the listing for one time only. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer's configuration 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 test displays in ...
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...-saving mode. Solid yellow A device on diagnosing the beep code see your online User's Guide. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. System Lights Your power light may be Check Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see if the ... 50). book.book Page 49 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to wake the computer. Blinking green The computer is...
...-saving mode. Solid yellow A device on diagnosing the beep code see your online User's Guide. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. System Lights Your power light may be Check Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see if the ... 50). book.book Page 49 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to wake the computer. Blinking green The computer is...
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.... Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is automatically disabled. If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with less than 200 ...Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 3 Click Next. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Professional. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. Reinstalling ...
.... Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is automatically disabled. If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with less than 200 ...Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 3 Click Next. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Professional. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. Reinstalling ...
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... installed on page 54). 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 your...computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. See the documentation that were installed during assembly of the computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that came with Windows XP, disable any required drivers, including the drivers required if your operating system to ...
... installed on page 54). 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 your...computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. See the documentation that were installed during assembly of the computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that came with Windows XP, disable any required drivers, including the drivers required if your operating system to ...
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...Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your Microsoft Office ... all available drivers for your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. 58 Quick Reference Guide If you are running the Windows operating system. To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner ...
...Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your Microsoft Office ... all available drivers for your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. 58 Quick Reference Guide If you are running the Windows operating system. To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner ...
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... operating system, 6 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 53 cover removing, 24 D Dell Diagnostics, 46 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 46 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 6 drivers list of, 58 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages...
... operating system, 6 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 53 cover removing, 24 D Dell Diagnostics, 46 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 46 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 6 drivers list of, 58 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages...