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... Views 48 Removing the Computer Cover 55 Inside Your Computer 56 Cable Cover (Optional 57 System Board Components 59 Jumper Settings 60 Solving Problems 61 Dell Diagnostics 61 System Lights 65 Diagnostic Lights 66 Beep Codes 70 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 72 Restoring Your Operating System 73 Using Microsoft Windows...
... Views 48 Removing the Computer Cover 55 Inside Your Computer 56 Cable Cover (Optional 57 System Board Components 59 Jumper Settings 60 Solving Problems 61 Dell Diagnostics 61 System Lights 65 Diagnostic Lights 66 Beep Codes 70 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 72 Restoring Your Operating System 73 Using Microsoft Windows...
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... advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Desktop System Software (DSS) Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be found at support.dell.com. Some features or media may be available in certain countries. Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 61). Readme files may not be included...
... advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Desktop System Software (DSS) Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be found at support.dell.com. Some features or media may be available in certain countries. Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 61). Readme files may not be included...
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.... 8 Quick Reference Guide If you should also reinstall the DSS utility. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your computer, you reinstall the operating system for your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model, ...for your operating system and support for your region or business segment to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Find It Here • Solutions - Contact information, service call status and...
.... 8 Quick Reference Guide If you should also reinstall the DSS utility. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your computer, you reinstall the operating system for your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model, ...for your operating system and support for your region or business segment to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Find It Here • Solutions - Contact information, service call status and...
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... Information Guide for the devices that might prevent air circulation around the chassis. NOTICE: If your computer. You must complete all the steps to reinstall drivers for more information. NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously. 1 Connect the keyboard and mouse. See your computer...
... Information Guide for the devices that might prevent air circulation around the chassis. NOTICE: If your computer. You must complete all the steps to reinstall drivers for more information. NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously. 1 Connect the keyboard and mouse. See your computer...
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... touching an unpainted metal surface. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you connect two monitors, the video driver will detect this section, follow the safety instructions in this connection and activate the multimonitor functionality. Quick Reference Guide 55 Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION...
... touching an unpainted metal surface. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you connect two monitors, the video driver will detect this section, follow the safety instructions in this connection and activate the multimonitor functionality. Quick Reference Guide 55 Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION...
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... cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 1 Shut down the computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media (an optional CD). See "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on page 62 or "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional)" on your... highlight DiagnosticsBoot to Utility Partition and press . 6 Press any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from either your optional Drivers and Utilities CD. See "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 63). 62 Quick Reference Guide If you wait too ...
... cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 1 Shut down the computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media (an optional CD). See "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on page 62 or "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional)" on your... highlight DiagnosticsBoot to Utility Partition and press . 6 Press any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from either your optional Drivers and Utilities CD. See "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 63). 62 Quick Reference Guide If you wait too ...
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...answer questions periodically. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want . Run Express Test first to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. Then shut... want to wait until you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to run (see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional) 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional). 2 Shut down your part. When the...
...answer questions periodically. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want . Run Express Test first to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. Then shut... want to wait until you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to run (see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional) 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional). 2 Shut down your part. When the...
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...mode. User's Guide. System Lights Your power button light and hard drive light may be faulty or complete. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running If the Dell Diagnostics is a test, or a device on page 66). Blinks green A configuration error exists. Power Light Problem Description Suggested... problem is on the keyboard to the Main Menu screen. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. Blinking green The ...
...mode. User's Guide. System Lights Your power button light and hard drive light may be faulty or complete. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running If the Dell Diagnostics is a test, or a device on page 66). Blinks green A configuration error exists. Power Light Problem Description Suggested... problem is on the keyboard to the Main Menu screen. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. Blinking green The ...
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...not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore....messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to restore your computer. These options...
...not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore....messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to restore your computer. These options...
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... and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to complete. You may contain drivers for your operating system. Identifying Drivers If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your problem and, if necessary, update the... driver. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities media may need to install drivers if you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your operating system. • Connect or...
... and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to complete. You may contain drivers for your operating system. Identifying Drivers If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your problem and, if necessary, update the... driver. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities media may need to install drivers if you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your operating system. • Connect or...
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... is next to the device name, you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly...
... is next to the device name, you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly...
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...8594; My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click the name of the device for which you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue...name of the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If you installed the new driver. 3 Right-click the device for which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or ...
...8594; My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click the name of the device for which you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue...name of the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If you installed the new driver. 3 Right-click the device for which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or ...
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5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the driver→ OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. Quick Reference Guide 81
5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the driver→ OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. Quick Reference Guide 81
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..., 70 C CDs operating system, 9 computer beep codes, 70 restore to previous state, 73 cover opening, 22, 32, 43 D Dell support site, 8 diagnostic lights, 65-66 diagnostics beep codes, 70 lights, 65-66 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6... online, 8 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 documentation (continued) User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 drivers identifying, 78 reinstalling, 79 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 70 diagnostic lights, 65-66 F Factory Image Restore...
..., 70 C CDs operating system, 9 computer beep codes, 70 restore to previous state, 73 cover opening, 22, 32, 43 D Dell support site, 8 diagnostic lights, 65-66 diagnostics beep codes, 70 lights, 65-66 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6... online, 8 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 documentation (continued) User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 drivers identifying, 78 reinstalling, 79 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 70 diagnostic lights, 65-66 F Factory Image Restore...
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T troubleshooting diagnostic lights, 65-66 Help and Support Center, 9 restore to previous state, 73 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows Vista Factory Image Restore, 75 System Restore, 73 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 79 Help and Support Center, 9 PC Restore, 75 reinstalling, 9 System Restore, 73 Index 85
T troubleshooting diagnostic lights, 65-66 Help and Support Center, 9 restore to previous state, 73 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows Vista Factory Image Restore, 75 System Restore, 73 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 79 Help and Support Center, 9 PC Restore, 75 reinstalling, 9 System Restore, 73 Index 85
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... poor 344 Power Lights 344 System Lights 345 Diagnostic Lights 347 Beep Codes 350 System Messages 351 Dell Diagnostics 353 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 353 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive . . . . . 353 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional 354 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 355 Drivers 356 14 Contents
... poor 344 Power Lights 344 System Lights 345 Diagnostic Lights 347 Beep Codes 350 System Messages 351 Dell Diagnostics 353 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 353 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive . . . . . 353 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional 354 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 355 Drivers 356 14 Contents
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...Drivers 358 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems. . . . . 358 Restoring Your Operating System 359 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 359 Starting System Restore 360 Undoing the Last System Restore 360 Enabling System Restore 360 Using Dell...™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 361 Windows XP: Dell PC Restore 361 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 362 Using the Operating System Media 363 ...
...Drivers 358 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems. . . . . 358 Restoring Your Operating System 359 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 359 Starting System Restore 360 Undoing the Last System Restore 360 Enabling System Restore 360 Using Dell...™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 361 Windows XP: Dell PC Restore 361 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 362 Using the Operating System Media 363 ...
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... • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • How to set up my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 353), or to access your ...your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics • Tools and utilities NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 357), to your computer or advanced technicalreference material ...
... • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • How to set up my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 353), or to access your ...your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics • Tools and utilities NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 357), to your computer or advanced technicalreference material ...
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..., 3 Click your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. The NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary software automatically detects your selections. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Dell computer. Proactive e-mail notification of your region or...as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Service call and order status, warranty, and repair ...
..., 3 Click your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. The NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary software automatically detects your selections. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Dell computer. Proactive e-mail notification of your region or...as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Service call and order status, warranty, and repair ...
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To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not ... you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. After you ordered. 20 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The color of your media varies based on page 363. Your operating system product key label...
To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not ... you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. After you ordered. 20 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The color of your media varies based on page 363. Your operating system product key label...