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... Up Your Computer 19 Set Up Your Keyboard and Mouse 20 Set Up Your Monitor 20 Power Connections 21 Solving Problems 21 Dell Diagnostics 21 System Lights 24 Diagnostic Lights 25 Beep Codes 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 28 Using Microsoft Windows XP System ...Restore 28 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 30 Microsoft® Windows Vista 32 The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your selections 34 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 34 Drivers for Your Computer 34 Index 35 Contents 3 Front View 8 Mini Tower Computer - Back ...
... Up Your Computer 19 Set Up Your Keyboard and Mouse 20 Set Up Your Monitor 20 Power Connections 21 Solving Problems 21 Dell Diagnostics 21 System Lights 24 Diagnostic Lights 25 Beep Codes 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 28 Using Microsoft Windows XP System ...Restore 28 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 30 Microsoft® Windows Vista 32 The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your selections 34 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 34 Drivers for Your Computer 34 Index 35 Contents 3 Front View 8 Mini Tower Computer - Back ...
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...solve problems Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 21), or access your documentation. 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...
...solve problems Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 21), or access your documentation. 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...
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...How to use the Operating System CD (see "Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® Product Key" on page 30). For more information, see "Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD)" on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) •...License Agreement • How to reinstall my operating system • How 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 computer. ...
...How to use the Operating System CD (see "Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® Product Key" on page 30). For more information, see "Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD)" on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) •...License Agreement • How to reinstall my operating system • How 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 computer. ...
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appropriate for your operating system, and then search for Dell™ 3 Click your configuration, providing critical 2 Select Drivers & Downloads, then click Go. Upgrade information for correct NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary operation of your computer and operating system and installs the updates 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. •...
appropriate for your operating system, and then search for Dell™ 3 Click your configuration, providing critical 2 Select Drivers & Downloads, then click Go. Upgrade information for correct NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary operation of your computer and operating system and installs the updates 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. •...
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... stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, 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. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Enter system setup (see "System Setup... from the numbered list. Then shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. If multiple versions are listed, select the version ...
... stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, 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. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Enter system setup (see "System Setup... from the numbered list. Then shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. If multiple versions are listed, select the version ...
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... was executing. times and then turns off Check Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. 24 Quick Reference Guide Solid yellow A device on diagnosing the beep code see your online User's Guide...Your power light may be faulty or incorrectly installed. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. 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...
... was executing. times and then turns off Check Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. 24 Quick Reference Guide Solid yellow A device on diagnosing the beep code see your online User's Guide...Your power light may be faulty or incorrectly installed. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. 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...
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... installed on page 28). NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your primary hard drive. To reinstall Windows XP, you... in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you must use System Restore to return your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance...
... installed on page 28). NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your primary hard drive. To reinstall Windows XP, you... in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you must use System Restore to return your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance...
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...to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. In general, documentation referencing Windows XP is provided with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your Microsoft ...Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you need the Product Key number located on support.dell.com. 32 Quick Reference Guide Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. The Windows Vista Help and...
...to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. In general, documentation referencing Windows XP is provided with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your Microsoft ...Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you need the Product Key number located on support.dell.com. 32 Quick Reference Guide Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. The Windows Vista Help and...
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... You Begin NOTICE: Ensure that you contact the software manufacturer for Windows Vista compatibility. Ensure that you have a backup copy of your Dell computer, ensure that you have to be removed prior to upgrading to the Windows Vista 64-bit operating system, a clean install is ... the Windows Vista Install DVD package. Upgrading to Microsoft Windows Vista NOTE: The version of Microsoft Windows Vista installed on your Dell-installed applications and drivers. • Use the Windows Vista Install DVD to upgrade to Windows Vista. Quick Reference Guide 33 During the Windows Vista ...
... You Begin NOTICE: Ensure that you contact the software manufacturer for Windows Vista compatibility. Ensure that you have a backup copy of your Dell computer, ensure that you have to be removed prior to upgrading to the Windows Vista 64-bit operating system, a clean install is ... the Windows Vista Install DVD package. Upgrading to Microsoft Windows Vista NOTE: The version of Microsoft Windows Vista installed on your Dell-installed applications and drivers. • Use the Windows Vista Install DVD to upgrade to Windows Vista. Quick Reference Guide 33 During the Windows Vista ...
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...For information on how to back up your data, or to find Windows Vista compatible drivers/updates for your Dell-installed applications: 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your country/region, and then click Drivers and Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model, and then click Go. ... by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your computer. NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) while you are running Windows. ...
...For information on how to back up your data, or to find Windows Vista compatible drivers/updates for your Dell-installed applications: 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your country/region, and then click Drivers and Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model, and then click Go. ... by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your computer. NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) while you are running Windows. ...
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...drivers list of, 34 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 C CDs operating system, 6 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 28 cover removing, 13 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 27 diagnostic lights, 25 system lights, 24 D Dell Diagnostics, 21 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 27 Dell... Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 6 H hardware beep codes, 27 conflicts, 28 Dell Diagnostics, 21 Hardware Troubleshooter, 28 Help and Support Center, 6 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 6 I installing parts...
...drivers list of, 34 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 C CDs operating system, 6 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 28 cover removing, 13 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 27 diagnostic lights, 25 system lights, 24 D Dell Diagnostics, 21 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 27 Dell... Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 6 H hardware beep codes, 27 conflicts, 28 Dell Diagnostics, 21 Hardware Troubleshooter, 28 Help and Support Center, 6 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 6 I installing parts...