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... Power Problems 39 Memory Problems 47 Lockups and Software Problems 48 Dell Technical Update Service 49 Dell Diagnostics 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 54 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 54 Using the Operating System Media 55...
... Power Problems 39 Memory Problems 47 Lockups and Software Problems 48 Dell Technical Update Service 49 Dell Diagnostics 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 54 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 54 Using the Operating System Media 55...
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Refer to the Dell Technology Guide for video may not be included if you begin any of the system will not be available during boot or when running DOS. When the system has booted to Windows and loaded the graphics driver, then multi-monitor support will be fully functional. Output will... be limited to older monitors which only support VGA and/or DVI (available at www.dell.com). Setting Up Your Computer 17 NOTE: When connecting a...
Refer to the Dell Technology Guide for video may not be included if you begin any of the system will not be available during boot or when running DOS. When the system has booted to Windows and loaded the graphics driver, then multi-monitor support will be fully functional. Output will... be limited to older monitors which only support VGA and/or DVI (available at www.dell.com). Setting Up Your Computer 17 NOTE: When connecting a...
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...until you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the software. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT...that shipped with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Select Diagnostics from the start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any of software and hardware updates for information. • Ensure that your computer meets the ...
...until you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the software. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT...that shipped with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Select Diagnostics from the start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any of software and hardware updates for information. • Ensure that your computer meets the ...
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... the Dell Diagnostics From the Dell Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media is appropriate for one time only. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that you see the Microsoft® Windows®...menu and press to run, and follow the instructions on the screen. 50 Troubleshooting Tips then, shut down your computer. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue...
... the Dell Diagnostics From the Dell Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media is appropriate for one time only. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that you see the Microsoft® Windows®...menu and press to run, and follow the instructions on the screen. 50 Troubleshooting Tips then, shut down your computer. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue...
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... point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the computer, click Continue; Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for your computer. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 51). If an exclamation point is next...
... point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the computer, click Continue; Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for your computer. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 51). If an exclamation point is next...
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... directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page...Software If you installed the new driver. If this is your computer to step 2. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Before using the Drivers and Utilities media, go to a Previous Device Driver Version 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and ...
... directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page...Software If you installed the new driver. If this is your computer to step 2. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Before using the Drivers and Utilities media, go to a Previous Device Driver Version 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and ...
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... want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. otherwise, contact your administrator to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. The...
... want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. otherwise, contact your administrator to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. The...
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... been restored to factory condition. 10 Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 8 On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next. Using the Operating System Media Before reinstalling the operating system, try the following: • Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Returning to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options...
... been restored to factory condition. 10 Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 8 On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next. Using the Operating System Media Before reinstalling the operating system, try the following: • Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Returning to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options...
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.... 3 If the Install Windows message appears, click Exit. 4 Restart the computer, and when the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, restart your primary hard drive to another media. The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed at the time you need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE...
.... 3 If the Install Windows message appears, click Exit. 4 Restart the computer, and when the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, restart your primary hard drive to another media. The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed at the time you need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE...
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... Information Document/Media/Label Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation This type of drivers for your computer can be found at support.dell.com. • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems... and configuration information. • Location of information may have shipped with your computer. Microsoft® Windows® License Label Your Microsoft Windows License is located on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S.
... Information Document/Media/Label Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation This type of drivers for your computer can be found at support.dell.com. • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems... and configuration information. • Location of information may have shipped with your computer. Microsoft® Windows® License Label Your Microsoft Windows License is located on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S.
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V view back, 8, 14 back panel connectors, 7-9 front, 7 W warranty information, 58 Windows License label, 58 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 54 Device Driver Rollback, 52 Program Compatibility wizard, 48 reinstalling, 57 returning to a previous device driver version, 52 System Restore, 53-54 Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 25 reinstalling, 57 System Restore, 53-54 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 25 Program Compatibility wizard, 48 70 Index
V view back, 8, 14 back panel connectors, 7-9 front, 7 W warranty information, 58 Windows License label, 58 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 54 Device Driver Rollback, 52 Program Compatibility wizard, 48 reinstalling, 57 returning to a previous device driver version, 52 System Restore, 53-54 Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 25 reinstalling, 57 System Restore, 53-54 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 25 Program Compatibility wizard, 48 70 Index
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...speed transmission, connection to 80% (non-condensing) Windows® XP, Windows Vista® Ultimate, Windows Vista® Business 32 bit/64 bit, Windows Vista Home Basic, WOL, PXE 2.1 iAMT5.0 ...duplex) 200 Mbps 1000BASE-T (full-duplex) 2000 Mbps Environmental Operating temperature Operating humidity Operating System Driver Support Manageability (examples WOL, PXE..) Management Capabilities Alerting (examples ASF 2.0 AMT...) MT DT SFF...server and network infrastructure is required. SFF supports low profile card. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE COMMUNICATIONS -
...speed transmission, connection to 80% (non-condensing) Windows® XP, Windows Vista® Ultimate, Windows Vista® Business 32 bit/64 bit, Windows Vista Home Basic, WOL, PXE 2.1 iAMT5.0 ...duplex) 200 Mbps 1000BASE-T (full-duplex) 2000 Mbps Environmental Operating temperature Operating humidity Operating System Driver Support Manageability (examples WOL, PXE..) Management Capabilities Alerting (examples ASF 2.0 AMT...) MT DT SFF...server and network infrastructure is required. SFF supports low profile card. DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE COMMUNICATIONS -
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... humidity Operating System Driver Support Manageability (examples WOL, PXE..) Management Capabilities Alerting (examples ASF 2.0 AMT...) 0° C to 55° C (32° F - 131° F) 5% ~ 85% (non-condensing) Windows® XP, Windows Vista® Ultimate, Windows Vista® Business 32 bit/64 bit, Windows Vista Home Basic, Linux WOL, PXE2.1, ACPI None COMMUNICATIONS - DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE...
... humidity Operating System Driver Support Manageability (examples WOL, PXE..) Management Capabilities Alerting (examples ASF 2.0 AMT...) 0° C to 55° C (32° F - 131° F) 5% ~ 85% (non-condensing) Windows® XP, Windows Vista® Ultimate, Windows Vista® Business 32 bit/64 bit, Windows Vista Home Basic, Linux WOL, PXE2.1, ACPI None COMMUNICATIONS - DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE...
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...Data Rates supported 802.11a Data Rates supported 802.11g Data Rates supported 802.11n Data Rates supported Encryption Operating temperature Operating humidity Operating System Driver Support MT DT SFF +3.0V~+3.6V, 116.6mW max Conexant SmartHSFs/LF (CX11256 & CX20493) L: 5.25'/13.325cm H: 4.73'/12.../FAX CONTROLLERLESS MODEM Power Requirements Chipset Dimensions of full height card inches/centimeters (L X H) Dimensions of 25 ºC to 35 ºC) Windows XP, Windows XP x64, Windows Vista 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit 23 DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE COMMUNICATIONS -
...Data Rates supported 802.11a Data Rates supported 802.11g Data Rates supported 802.11n Data Rates supported Encryption Operating temperature Operating humidity Operating System Driver Support MT DT SFF +3.0V~+3.6V, 116.6mW max Conexant SmartHSFs/LF (CX11256 & CX20493) L: 5.25'/13.325cm H: 4.73'/12.../FAX CONTROLLERLESS MODEM Power Requirements Chipset Dimensions of full height card inches/centimeters (L X H) Dimensions of 25 ºC to 35 ºC) Windows XP, Windows XP x64, Windows Vista 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit 23 DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 960 TECHNICAL GUIDE COMMUNICATIONS -