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...Information in this document is strictly forbidden. is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. book.book Page 2 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM...DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are not applicable. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Reproduction in this document to refer to avoid the problem. Microsoft and Windows...
...Information in this document is strictly forbidden. is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. book.book Page 2 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM...DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are not applicable. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Reproduction in this document to refer to avoid the problem. Microsoft and Windows...
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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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... 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 the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. The User's Guide is also available on page 46), or access your documentation. book...not ship with your computer. You can be optional and may ship with your computer. 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 my ...
... 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 the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. The User's Guide is also available on page 46), or access your documentation. book...not ship with your computer. You can be optional and may ship with your computer. 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 my ...
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...computer. book.book Page 6 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. 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...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 and may not ship with your problem. 4 ...
...computer. book.book Page 6 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. 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...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 and may not ship with your problem. 4 ...
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...and Microsoft® Windows® Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you should also reinstall the DSS utility. updates for your operating system and support for Dell™ 2 Select ...hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Quick Reference Guide 7 Online discussion with support • Reference - Upgrade information for drives, and USB devices. Contact ...
...and Microsoft® Windows® Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you should also reinstall the DSS utility. updates for your operating system and support for Dell™ 2 Select ...hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Quick Reference Guide 7 Online discussion with support • Reference - Upgrade information for drives, and USB devices. Contact ...
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... off the computer by pressing the power button. See your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you connect occasionally, such as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. book.book Page 9 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM 1 5.25-inch...
... off the computer by pressing the power button. See your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you connect occasionally, such as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. book.book Page 9 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM 1 5.25-inch...
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... contain an optical drive. The computer is turned off. • Steady green - For more information, see your online User's Guide. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 50. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving...
... contain an optical drive. The computer is turned off. • Steady green - For more information, see your online User's Guide. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 50. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving...
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... about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in the Windows Device Manager. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional media card reader. See "System Lights" on page 49 for a description of speakers. To exit...
... about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in the Windows Device Manager. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional media card reader. See "System Lights" on page 49 for a description of speakers. To exit...
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... troubleshoot problems with your computer from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in the Windows Device Manager. The light might also be on page 25 for a description of the computer help prevent your computer. 5 power button Press this button to...
... troubleshoot problems with your computer from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in the Windows Device Manager. The light might also be on page 25 for a description of the computer help prevent your computer. 5 power button Press this button to...
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... to ground the system board. 4 If applicable, remove the computer stand (for instructions, see the documentation that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer from potential damage and to servicing that came with the stand). CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock,... protect your computer from the electrical outlet before you begin any attached devices are correctly oriented and aligned. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off when you disconnect the cable. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; As you disconnect a cable, pull ...
... to ground the system board. 4 If applicable, remove the computer stand (for instructions, see the documentation that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer from potential damage and to servicing that came with the stand). CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock,... protect your computer from the electrical outlet before you begin any attached devices are correctly oriented and aligned. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off when you disconnect the cable. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; As you disconnect a cable, pull ...
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...When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 3 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to run . Then... shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the ...
...When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 3 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to run . Then... shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the ...
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...Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see and select restore points. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2...using System Restore. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to see "Windows Help and Support Center" on using a different restore point, or you prefer. 5 Click Next. book.book Page 54 Wednesday, August ...
...Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see and select restore points. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2...using System Restore. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to see "Windows Help and Support Center" on using a different restore point, or you prefer. 5 Click Next. book.book Page 54 Wednesday, August ...
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... Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for the Windows default view in this document were written for which the new driver was installed and click Properties...computer restarts, click OK. Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Getting Started NOTE: The procedures in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to All Programs→...
... Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for the Windows default view in this document were written for which the new driver was installed and click Properties...computer restarts, click OK. Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Getting Started NOTE: The procedures in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to All Programs→...
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..., you need the following sections in the order in before you reinstall Windows XP. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs ... Therefore, do so. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 54). NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that came with...
..., you need the following sections in the order in before you reinstall Windows XP. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs ... Therefore, do so. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 54). NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that came with...
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...7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next. 8 At the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next. 9 If the Modem Dialing Information screen...The computer automatically restarts. If you are prompted to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and follow the instructions on the screen. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to copy files and...
...7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next. 8 At the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next. 9 If the Modem Dialing Information screen...The computer automatically restarts. If you are prompted to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and follow the instructions on the screen. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to copy files and...
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...58 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM 18 Click Finish to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. To view all available drivers for your computer. Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. ...down menu. NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the screen. 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to your system configuration is about to...
...58 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM 18 Click Finish to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. To view all available drivers for your computer. Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. ...down menu. NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the screen. 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to your system configuration is about to...
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... Index B beep codes, 52 C CDs 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..., 52 diagnostic lights, 50 system lights, 49 H hardware beep codes, 52 conflicts, 53 Dell Diagnostics, 46 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 6 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 6 I installing parts before you begin, 25 IRQ conflicts, 53 ...
... Index B beep codes, 52 C CDs 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..., 52 diagnostic lights, 50 system lights, 49 H hardware beep codes, 52 conflicts, 53 Dell Diagnostics, 46 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 6 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 6 I installing parts before you begin, 25 IRQ conflicts, 53 ...
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...PM 60 Index R regulatory information, 6 reinstalling Windows XP, 55 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 7 software conflicts, 53 support website, 7 system board, 33, 36, 42 System Restore, 54 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty information, 6 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center..., 6 reinstalling, 6, 55 setup, 57 System Restore, 54 T troubleshooting beep codes, 52 conflicts, 53 Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and...
...PM 60 Index R regulatory information, 6 reinstalling Windows XP, 55 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 7 software conflicts, 53 support website, 7 system board, 33, 36, 42 System Restore, 54 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty information, 6 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center..., 6 reinstalling, 6, 55 setup, 57 System Restore, 54 T troubleshooting beep codes, 52 conflicts, 53 Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and...
