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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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... may ship with your computer. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical... changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61). What Are You Looking For? You can be ...
... may ship with your computer. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical... changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61). What Are You Looking For? You can be ...
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... click Go. 3 Scroll to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - The software automatically detects your computer and operating...the updates appropriate for your region or business segment to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your computer • Reference - If you should also reinstall the DSS utility. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer, you reinstall the operating system...
... click Go. 3 Scroll to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - The software automatically detects your computer and operating...the updates appropriate for your region or business segment to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your computer • Reference - If you should also reinstall the DSS utility. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer, you reinstall the operating system...
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... to a wall or other storage compartment that the device or software is located on 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...not the telephone line, into the network connector. Your operating system product key label is compatible with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to properly set up your computer. Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before performing any devices or software that did not...
... to a wall or other storage compartment that the device or software is located on 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...not the telephone line, into the network connector. Your operating system product key label is compatible with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to properly set up your computer. Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before performing any devices or software that did not...
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... in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Cable Cover (Optional)" on page 55). When you connect two monitors, the video driver will detect this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. You can become very hot during normal operation. Removing the Computer Cover...
... in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Cable Cover (Optional)" on page 55). When you connect two monitors, the video driver will detect this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. You can become very hot during normal operation. Removing the Computer Cover...
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...When the boot device list appears, highlight DiagnosticsBoot to Utility Partition and press . 6 Press any key to the Dell Diagnostic Utility • Exit - See "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on the computer. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to... menu displays: • Test Memory - exits Diagnostics 7 Select Test System. 8 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media (an optional CD). See the documentation that no diagnostics utility partition has been ...
...When the boot device list appears, highlight DiagnosticsBoot to Utility Partition and press . 6 Press any key to the Dell Diagnostic Utility • Exit - See "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on the computer. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to... menu displays: • Test Memory - exits Diagnostics 7 Select Test System. 8 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media (an optional CD). See the documentation that no diagnostics utility partition has been ...
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...test you to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on page 63). Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on your part. Then shut down and restart the...appropriate for one time only. Run Express Test first to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional) 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional). 2 Shut down your computer and try ...
...test you to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on page 63). Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on your part. Then shut down and restart the...appropriate for one time only. Run Express Test first to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional) 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional). 2 Shut down your computer and try ...
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... turns off Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is required. Blinking green The computer is on the system running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are running , allow the testing to board may indicate a computer problem. Solid yellow The...
... turns off Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is required. Blinking green The computer is on the system running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are running , allow the testing to board may indicate a computer problem. Solid yellow The...
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...only to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. ... method to restore your computer. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; During the boot process, a blue...
...only to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. ... method to restore your computer. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; During the boot process, a blue...
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...condition. 8 Click Finish to the factory condition, then click Next. NOTICE: If you are not on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Ensure that you want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the checkbox to confirm that you do not want to continue ...reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to reboot the system. You may take five or more minutes to install drivers if you experience a problem with your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Identifying...
...condition. 8 Click Finish to the factory condition, then click Next. NOTICE: If you are not on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Ensure that you want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the checkbox to confirm that you do not want to continue ...reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to reboot the system. You may take five or more minutes to install drivers if you experience a problem with your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Identifying...
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...→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If 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. Microsoft Windows Vista™ 1 Click the Windows Vista start button...
...→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If 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. Microsoft Windows Vista™ 1 Click the Windows Vista start button...
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...not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your computer to return your hard drive as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→...; 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 appropriate driver appears, click Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista...
...not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your computer to return your hard drive as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→...; 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 appropriate driver appears, click Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista...
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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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...countries. Finding Information 17 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be found at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • How to set up my computer • Basic ...provide last-minute updates about technical changes to access your computer. You can use the media to run the Dell Diagnostics • Tools and utilities NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be optional and may ship with your computer. NOTE: Additional information may not ship ...
...countries. Finding Information 17 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be found at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • How to set up my computer • Basic ...provide last-minute updates about technical changes to access your computer. You can use the media to run the Dell Diagnostics • Tools and utilities NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be optional and may ship with your computer. NOTE: Additional information may not ship ...
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... user interface may vary software automatically detects your computer and depending on the screen. Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Proactive e-mail notification...
... user interface may vary software automatically detects your computer and depending on the screen. Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Proactive e-mail notification...
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... the devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on 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 ...
... the devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on 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 ...