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... be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Quick Reference Guide 5 Some features or media may not be found at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 61). Finding...
... be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Quick Reference Guide 5 Some features or media may not be found at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 61). Finding...
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... Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft Windows Help and Support • How to configure system settings Center • How to troubleshoot and solve problems 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the... Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com.
... Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft Windows Help and Support • How to configure system settings Center • How to troubleshoot and solve problems 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the... Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com.
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.... • Use the Service Tag to identify your call when contacting support. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to direct your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the...
.... • Use the Service Tag to identify your call when contacting support. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to direct your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the...
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... the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your configuration. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online... Reference Guide Computer documentation, details on your Dell computer. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer • Reference - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers Dell Support Website - DSS is necessary for correct operation...
... the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your configuration. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online... Reference Guide Computer documentation, details on your Dell computer. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer • Reference - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers Dell Support Website - DSS is necessary for correct operation...
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... • How to personalize my desktop • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button and click Help and... Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer. Quick Reference Guide 9 To ...
... • How to personalize my desktop • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button and click Help and... Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer. Quick Reference Guide 9 To ...
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Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. 16 Quick Reference Guide Can contain an optical drive. Mini Tower Computer System Views Front View 1 2 3 11 4 10 5 6 9 7 8 1 5.25-inch drive bay 2 5.25-inch drive bay Can contain an optical drive. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive.
Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. 16 Quick Reference Guide Can contain an optical drive. Mini Tower Computer System Views Front View 1 2 3 11 4 10 5 6 9 7 8 1 5.25-inch drive bay 2 5.25-inch drive bay Can contain an optical drive. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive.
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... a soft nonabrasive surface. Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable that a graphics card heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before removing the computer cover. 1 Follow the procedures in...
... a soft nonabrasive surface. Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable that a graphics card heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before removing the computer cover. 1 Follow the procedures in...
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... 9 microphone connector 10 3.5-inch drive bay 11 5.25-inch drive bay Back View Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into the appropriate connectors (see "Back Panel Connectors" on page 30).
... 9 microphone connector 10 3.5-inch drive bay 11 5.25-inch drive bay Back View Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into the appropriate connectors (see "Back Panel Connectors" on page 30).
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... points. 5 Remove the cover from the electrical outlet before you begin any of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable that a graphics card heat sink has had sufficient time to the serial port. Connect your computer.
... points. 5 Remove the cover from the electrical outlet before you begin any of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable that a graphics card heat sink has had sufficient time to the serial port. Connect your computer.
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...power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is turned off. • Steady green - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61 for Windows XP and Vista" in the User's Guide. Use the microphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of... of speakers. Quick Reference Guide 39 Can contain a slimline optical drive. See "Power Problems" in the User's Guide. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. 7 power light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 3.5-inch drive bay 11 5.25-inch drive bay The power light illuminates and blinks...
...power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is turned off. • Steady green - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61 for Windows XP and Vista" in the User's Guide. Use the microphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of... of speakers. Quick Reference Guide 39 Can contain a slimline optical drive. See "Power Problems" in the User's Guide. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. 7 power light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 3.5-inch drive bay 11 5.25-inch drive bay The power light illuminates and blinks...
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... the release latch back as you lift the cover. 4 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable that a graphics card heat sink has had sufficient time to the serial port. Quick Reference Guide 43 Do not remove...
... the release latch back as you lift the cover. 4 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable that a graphics card heat sink has had sufficient time to the serial port. Quick Reference Guide 43 Do not remove...
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... the same location as expected. If computer problems occur that you print these procedures before you begin. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to help you if... your computer. The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on contacting Dell, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Express Service Code Service Tag Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the Express Service Code and Service Tag, see...
... the same location as expected. If computer problems occur that you print these procedures before you begin. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to help you if... your computer. The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on contacting Dell, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Express Service Code Service Tag Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the Express Service Code and Service Tag, see...
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...Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your computer. If you want to your Service Tag. Your computer's Service Tag is encountered during... an error code and a description of the test and any error conditions encountered. You can customize the tests you contact Dell, technical support will ask for all devices attached to run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays...
...Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your computer. If you want to your Service Tag. Your computer's Service Tag is encountered during... an error code and a description of the test and any error conditions encountered. You can customize the tests you contact Dell, technical support will ask for all devices attached to run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays...
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... "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by your computer (see the specifications for your system). 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card you are using is supported by removing an expansion card (not a ...graphics card) and restarting the computer (see the "Cards" section for your system). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). Quick Reference Guide ...
... "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by your computer (see the specifications for your system). 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card you are using is supported by removing an expansion card (not a ...graphics card) and restarting the computer (see the "Cards" section for your system). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). Quick Reference Guide ...
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... best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and... Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in protected mode Memory failure above address 0FFFFh Timer-chip counter 2 failure Time-of-day clock stopped Serial or...
... best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and... Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in protected mode Memory failure above address 0FFFFh Timer-chip counter 2 failure Time-of-day clock stopped Serial or...
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...problem occurs on your computer after you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to enter the Device Manager. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→...; Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media...
...problem occurs on your computer after you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to enter the Device Manager. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→...; Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media...
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Index B beep codes, 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 (... User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 70 diagnostic lights, 65-66 F Factory Image Restore, 75, 77 H hardware beep codes, 70 Help and Support Center, 9 help file Windows Help and...
Index B beep codes, 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 (... User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 70 diagnostic lights, 65-66 F Factory Image Restore, 75, 77 H hardware beep codes, 70 Help and Support Center, 9 help file Windows Help and...
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... button light, 65 problems beep codes, 70 diagnostic lights, 65-66 restore to previous state, 73 Product Information Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 6 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 7 support website, 8 system board, 25, 35, 59 system lights, 65 System Restore, 73 84 Index I installing parts before you begin, 13, 61 recommended tools, 13 turning...
... button light, 65 problems beep codes, 70 diagnostic lights, 65-66 restore to previous state, 73 Product Information Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 6 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 7 support website, 8 system board, 25, 35, 59 system lights, 65 System Restore, 73 84 Index I installing parts before you begin, 13, 61 recommended tools, 13 turning...
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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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...Dell PC Restore 361 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 362 Using the Operating System Media 363 Before you Begin 363 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista 363 18 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 365 Online Services 365 AutoTech Service 366 Automated Order-Status Service 366 Support... Service 366 Problems With Your Order 367 Product Information 367 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 367 Before You Call 367 Contacting Dell 370 Contents 15
...Dell PC Restore 361 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 362 Using the Operating System Media 363 Before you Begin 363 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista 363 18 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 365 Online Services 365 AutoTech Service 366 Automated Order-Status Service 366 Support... Service 366 Problems With Your Order 367 Product Information 367 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 367 Before You Call 367 Contacting Dell 370 Contents 15