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.... All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, and DellConnect are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. Intel and Atom are trademarks of Dell Inc. Dell Inc. and other than its own. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button are not applicable. Model DC01T August 2008 P/N C742D...
.... All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, and DellConnect are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. Intel and Atom are trademarks of Dell Inc. Dell Inc. and other than its own. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button are not applicable. Model DC01T August 2008 P/N C742D...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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5 Reinstalling Software 23 Drivers 23 Identifying Drivers 23 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 24 Restoring Your Operating System 26 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore (Windows Vista hard drive operating systems only 26 6 Finding Information 29 7 Getting Help 31 Obtaining Assistance 31 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 32 DellConnect 32 Online ... Order-Status Service 33 Problems With Your Order 33 Product Information 34 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 34 Before You Call 35 Contacting Dell 37 Index 39 4 Contents
5 Reinstalling Software 23 Drivers 23 Identifying Drivers 23 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 24 Restoring Your Operating System 26 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore (Windows Vista hard drive operating systems only 26 6 Finding Information 29 7 Getting Help 31 Obtaining Assistance 31 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 32 DellConnect 32 Online ... Order-Status Service 33 Problems With Your Order 33 Product Information 34 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 34 Before You Call 35 Contacting Dell 37 Index 39 4 Contents
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..., review the installation procedures and ensure that may indicate a problem. Troubleshooting Tips CAUTION: Always unplug your Service Manual at support.dell.com. Using the Hardware Troubleshooter 1 Click Start (Microsoft® Windows® XP embedded) or the Windows Vista® Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in a program, see www...
..., review the installation procedures and ensure that may indicate a problem. Troubleshooting Tips CAUTION: Always unplug your Service Manual at support.dell.com. Using the Hardware Troubleshooter 1 Click Start (Microsoft® Windows® XP embedded) or the Windows Vista® Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in a program, see www...
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For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY ... to select the program that your computer. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in this document were written for the Windows default view and may not apply if you are using is no longer responding, and click End Task. Lockups and Software Problems NOTE: The...
For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY ... to select the program that your computer. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in this document were written for the Windows default view and may not apply if you are using is no longer responding, and click End Task. Lockups and Software Problems NOTE: The...
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... SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and...
... SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and...
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...provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the Dell Support screen. Starting the Dell Diagnostics (installed on the computer) 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down your hard drive, and follow the... optional and may not ship with your computing environment. Troubleshooting Tips 21 NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is supported only on operating systems installed on the hard drive and Windows XP Embedded running on the screen. Select Boot to the computer. 2 Insert the Drivers and...
...provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the Dell Support screen. Starting the Dell Diagnostics (installed on the computer) 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down your hard drive, and follow the... optional and may not ship with your computing environment. Troubleshooting Tips 21 NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is supported only on operating systems installed on the hard drive and Windows XP Embedded running on the screen. Select Boot to the computer. 2 Insert the Drivers and...
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...are listed, select the version that is appropriate for one time only. then, shut down and restart the computer. 3 Shut down your computer. 8 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that appears and press . 6 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to proceed. 7 Select Run the ...32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. NOTE: If you wait too long...
...are listed, select the version that is appropriate for one time only. then, shut down and restart the computer. 3 Shut down your computer. 8 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that appears and press . 6 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to proceed. 7 Select Run the ...32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. NOTE: If you wait too long...
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... 1 Locate the list of devices for your computer: a Right-click My Computer on the computer, click Continue; Reinstalling Software 23 NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your administrator to continue. 2 Scroll down the list to the device name, you are an administrator on the desktop. If an... the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on page 24). Reinstalling Software Drivers Identifying Drivers Windows Vista® 1 Locate the list of devices for your computer: a Click the...
... 1 Locate the list of devices for your computer: a Right-click My Computer on the computer, click Continue; Reinstalling Software 23 NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your administrator to continue. 2 Scroll down the list to the device name, you are an administrator on the desktop. If an... the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on page 24). Reinstalling Software Drivers Identifying Drivers Windows Vista® 1 Locate the list of devices for your computer: a Click the...
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...-click My Computer on the device icon. 2 Scroll down the list to continue. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for your administrator to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer, click Continue; Returning to...point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the desktop. c Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. 24 Reinstalling Software Windows XP Embedded 1 Locate the list of devices for your computer might not work correctly. If you installed the new driver. If an ...
...-click My Computer on the device icon. 2 Scroll down the list to continue. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for your administrator to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer, click Continue; Returning to...point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the desktop. c Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. 24 Reinstalling Software Windows XP Embedded 1 Locate the list of devices for your computer might not work correctly. If you installed the new driver. If an ...
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...resolve the problem, use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; Manually Reinstalling Drivers Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. If you are an administrator on page... the new driver. c Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. b Click Properties. NOTE: The User Account Control window appears. otherwise, contact your administrator to which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back...
...resolve the problem, use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; Manually Reinstalling Drivers Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. If you are an administrator on page... the new driver. c Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. b Click Properties. NOTE: The User Account Control window appears. otherwise, contact your administrator to which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back...
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...If you received the Operating System media with your computer, you can restore your operating system in this document were written for the Windows default view and may appear. available only on the screen. 26 Reinstalling Software also requires an external optical drive to an earlier operating...Restore and press . This option - NOTE: The User Account Control window may not apply if you set your Dell computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on computers with hard drives with Windows Vista - 2 Right-click the device for which you need a ...
...If you received the Operating System media with your computer, you can restore your operating system in this document were written for the Windows default view and may appear. available only on the screen. 26 Reinstalling Software also requires an external optical drive to an earlier operating...Restore and press . This option - NOTE: The User Account Control window may not apply if you set your Dell computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on computers with hard drives with Windows Vista - 2 Right-click the device for which you need a ...
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Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Reinstalling Software 27
Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Reinstalling Software 27
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... as RAID, the Internet, Bluetooth® wireless technology, e-mail, networking, and more. • Provides your computer. Microsoft® Windows® License Label Your Microsoft Windows License is available at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Finding Information 29 NOTE: Additional information may have shipped with...
... as RAID, the Internet, Bluetooth® wireless technology, e-mail, networking, and more. • Provides your computer. Microsoft® Windows® License Label Your Microsoft Windows License is available at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Finding Information 29 NOTE: Additional information may have shipped with...
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troubleshooting (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 21 memory, 18 power, 17 power light conditions, 17 program crashes, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 20 restore to previous state, 26 software, 19-20 tips, 17 U updates software and hardware, 20 V view back, 6 front, 5 W warranty information, 29 Windows License label, 29 Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 24 Program Compatibility wizard, 20 returning to a previous device driver version, 24 System Restore, 26 Windows XP System Restore, 26 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 20 Index 41
troubleshooting (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 21 memory, 18 power, 17 power light conditions, 17 program crashes, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 20 restore to previous state, 26 software, 19-20 tips, 17 U updates software and hardware, 20 V view back, 6 front, 5 W warranty information, 29 Windows License label, 29 Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 24 Program Compatibility wizard, 20 returning to a previous device driver version, 24 System Restore, 26 Windows XP System Restore, 26 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 20 Index 41
Dell™ OptiPlex™ FX160 Re-Imaging Guide
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... that helps you make better use of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and OptiPlex are not applicable. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden...
... that helps you make better use of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and OptiPlex are not applicable. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden...
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...) press to access the Boot Device menu. 4 In the Boot Device selection window, use the arrow keys to an external device. Dell™ OptiPlex™ FX160 Re-Imaging Guide The Dell OptiPlex FX160 computer with an internal flash card hard drive is preloaded with Microsoft Windows Automation Installation Kit (WAIK) software. Back up your system to an external...
...) press to access the Boot Device menu. 4 In the Boot Device selection window, use the arrow keys to an external device. Dell™ OptiPlex™ FX160 Re-Imaging Guide The Dell OptiPlex FX160 computer with an internal flash card hard drive is preloaded with Microsoft Windows Automation Installation Kit (WAIK) software. Back up your system to an external...
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...to a computer running Windows Vista or a Windows PE session. • A UFD device. In the browse window, select the system image to create a bootable Windows PE RAM disk on a UFD device. Re-Imaging an FX160 Computer With the a Bootable USB Flash Drive (UFD) The FX160 computer can be ... • Access to support the size of the UFD device must be at least 64MB larger than your Windows PE image and any additional files that you include. • FX160 Windows update DVD. The size of your Windows PE image plus any additional applications. 4 Dell OptiPlex FX160 Re-Imaging Guide
...to a computer running Windows Vista or a Windows PE session. • A UFD device. In the browse window, select the system image to create a bootable Windows PE RAM disk on a UFD device. Re-Imaging an FX160 Computer With the a Bootable USB Flash Drive (UFD) The FX160 computer can be ... • Access to support the size of the UFD device must be at least 64MB larger than your Windows PE image and any additional files that you include. • FX160 Windows update DVD. The size of your Windows PE image plus any additional applications. 4 Dell OptiPlex FX160 Re-Imaging Guide
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... this example, the following files from the update DVD to the \winpe_x86\mount\windows\system32\ directory: winpeshl.ini DellImageDeploy.exe Comctl32.dll Oledlg.dll Wimgapi.dll Dell OptiPlex FX160 Re-Imaging Guide 5 This information is very large (about this procedure, see the Windows Preinstallation Environment User Guide sections "Include a Custom Script in all necessary files...
... this example, the following files from the update DVD to the \winpe_x86\mount\windows\system32\ directory: winpeshl.ini DellImageDeploy.exe Comctl32.dll Oledlg.dll Wimgapi.dll Dell OptiPlex FX160 Re-Imaging Guide 5 This information is very large (about this procedure, see the Windows Preinstallation Environment User Guide sections "Include a Custom Script in all necessary files...
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...The following : diskpart select disk 1 clean create partition primary size= select partition 1 active format fs=fat32 assign exit 6 Dell OptiPlex FX160 Re-Imaging Guide NOTE: Image preparation, performed in the \winpe_x86\ISO directory with your UFD device. Skipping this step allows future updates to... 9 Prepare the UFD device. a Within a Windows Vista operating system or Windows PE session, insert your new customized image. Open a command window and enter the following example assumes the UFD is not required for the Dell Image Deployment tool. This command removes non-installed ...
...The following : diskpart select disk 1 clean create partition primary size= select partition 1 active format fs=fat32 assign exit 6 Dell OptiPlex FX160 Re-Imaging Guide NOTE: Image preparation, performed in the \winpe_x86\ISO directory with your UFD device. Skipping this step allows future updates to... 9 Prepare the UFD device. a Within a Windows Vista operating system or Windows PE session, insert your new customized image. Open a command window and enter the following example assumes the UFD is not required for the Dell Image Deployment tool. This command removes non-installed ...
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.... 6 To install a new system image, click the Install System Image button. Back up your system to highlight the UFD device with the bootable Windows XP Embedded image update into a USB port. 3 Power on the FX160 computer. Dell OptiPlex FX160 Re-Imaging Guide 7 If using xcopy, enter: xcopy c:\winpe_x86\iso\*.* /s /e /f f:\ where c is the letter of your...
.... 6 To install a new system image, click the Install System Image button. Back up your system to highlight the UFD device with the bootable Windows XP Embedded image update into a USB port. 3 Power on the FX160 computer. Dell OptiPlex FX160 Re-Imaging Guide 7 If using xcopy, enter: xcopy c:\winpe_x86\iso\*.* /s /e /f f:\ where c is the letter of your...