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... countries. 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 your computer. Some features or media may not be found at support.dell.com. ...provide lastminute updates about technical changes 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. book.book Page 5 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Finding Information...
... countries. 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 your computer. Some features or media may not be found at support.dell.com. ...provide lastminute updates about technical changes 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. book.book Page 5 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Finding Information...
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...The color of your Operating System CD varies according to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your computer. 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 Click the topic that came... with your operating system, use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop 6 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here Dell™...
...The color of your Operating System CD varies according to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your computer. 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 Click the topic that came... with your operating system, use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop 6 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here Dell™...
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... drives, Intel® processors, optical 3 Click your region or business segment to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify...
... drives, Intel® processors, optical 3 Click your region or business segment to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify...
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... this drive. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. Use the lights to a USB device). Press this button to indicate different operating modes: • No light - See "Before You Begin" on ...
... this drive. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. Use the lights to a USB device). Press this button to indicate different operating modes: • No light - See "Before You Begin" on ...
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... cap. NOTE: If you purchased an optional graphics card, this light appear to be covered by a cap. The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the connector on " state. 5 line-out connector Use the green line-out connector to attach most speakers with a network connector card, use...
... cap. NOTE: If you purchased an optional graphics card, this light appear to be covered by a cap. The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the connector on " state. 5 line-out connector Use the green line-out connector to attach most speakers with a network connector card, use...
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... drive bay The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. See "System Lights" on page 50. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. Can contain an optical drive. The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 Quick Reference Guide The...
... drive bay The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. See "System Lights" on page 50. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. Can contain an optical drive. The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 Quick Reference Guide The...
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... automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the parallel connector. The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 8 video connector Plug the cable from your...
... automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the parallel connector. The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 8 video connector Plug the cable from your...
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To exit from a power-saving mode, see your online User's Guide. Can contain an optical drive. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. Use the microphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. ...
To exit from a power-saving mode, see your online User's Guide. Can contain an optical drive. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. Use the microphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. ...
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... not remove the cap. For more information about booting to the serial port. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - NOTE: If you use the y-cable that supports dual monitors, use the back USB connectors for serial connector 2. It is recommended that you are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for devices that...
... not remove the cap. For more information about booting to the serial port. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - NOTE: If you use the y-cable that supports dual monitors, use the back USB connectors for serial connector 2. It is recommended that you are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for devices that...
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... the Express Service Code and Service Tag, see your computer User's Guide. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on contacting Dell, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For information on Dell™ computers. 46 Quick Reference Guide When to help from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns, record...
... the Express Service Code and Service Tag, see your computer User's Guide. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on contacting Dell, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For information on Dell™ computers. 46 Quick Reference Guide When to help from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns, record...
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...takes an hour or more information. You can customize the test by changing the test settings. 48 Quick Reference Guide For information on contacting Dell, see your hardware configuration for the selected device. Displays your online User's Guide. The device list may indicate requirements for all devices ...on the screen. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your Service Tag. 3 If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test.
...takes an hour or more information. You can customize the test by changing the test settings. 48 Quick Reference Guide For information on contacting Dell, see your hardware configuration for the selected device. Displays your online User's Guide. The device list may indicate requirements for all devices ...on the screen. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your Service Tag. 3 If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test.
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...or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to start -up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Code Cause Code 1-1-2 Microprocessor register failure 3-1-4 1-1-3 NVRAM read/write failure 3-2-2 1-1-4 ROM...but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in protected 4-4-2 mode 4-3-1 Memory failure above address 0FFFFh 4-4-3 4-3-3 Timer-chip counter 2 failure 4-4-4 ...
...or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to start -up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Code Cause Code 1-1-2 Microprocessor register failure 3-1-4 1-1-3 NVRAM read/write failure 3-2-2 1-1-4 ROM...but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in protected 4-4-2 mode 4-3-1 Memory failure above address 0FFFFh 4-4-3 4-3-3 Timer-chip counter 2 failure 4-4-4 ...
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... conflict on using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration. 54 Quick Reference Guide To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see and select restore points. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that allows you can either...Next. 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 the screen. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that you to allow you prefer. 5 Click Next. Using Microsoft...
... conflict on using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration. 54 Quick Reference Guide To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see and select restore points. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that allows you can either...Next. 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 the screen. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that you to allow you prefer. 5 Click Next. Using Microsoft...
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... press . 6 When the Press any key to 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 hard drive.... Therefore, do so. 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 installed on your primary hard drive. The options can take 1...
... press . 6 When the Press any key to 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 hard drive.... Therefore, do so. 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 installed on your primary hard drive. The options can take 1...
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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 ... 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 L labels...
...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 ... 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 L labels...
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... 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 Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous operating state...
... 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 Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous operating state...