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www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here Express Service Code and Product Key Label These labels are located on your computer. • How...and Installation Guide After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for your operating system is located on your computer. Microsoft Windows 2000 Double-click the User's Guides icon on your computer. • How to remove and...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here Express Service Code and Product Key Label These labels are located on your computer. • How...and Installation Guide After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for your operating system is located on your computer. Microsoft Windows 2000 Double-click the User's Guides icon on your computer. • How to remove and...
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What Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for components, such as a modem) Find it Here D e l l S u p p o r t W e b s i t e - This website may not be available in all regions. support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions...
What Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for components, such as a modem) Find it Here D e l l S u p p o r t W e b s i t e - This website may not be available in all regions. support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions...
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... solve a problem: D E L L D IA G N O S T IC S - Located on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin installation. The Dell Diagnostics tests various components in your monitor screen B EE P C OD E S - S E E Y O U R User's Guide...N F O R M A T I GH T S - Located on the front of computer problems. For more information, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics" on your computer and helps to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. Appear on page 18. If you are running the...
... solve a problem: D E L L D IA G N O S T IC S - Located on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin installation. The Dell Diagnostics tests various components in your monitor screen B EE P C OD E S - S E E Y O U R User's Guide...N F O R M A T I GH T S - Located on the front of computer problems. For more information, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics" on your computer and helps to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. Appear on page 18. If you are running the...
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... list appears, highlight Boot to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities CD. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you... want to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the ...
... list appears, highlight Boot to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities CD. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you... want to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the ...
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.... Setup and Quick Reference Guide Express Service Code and Service Tag Number Microsoft® Windows® License Label Express Service Code and Product Key How to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run diagnostics tools. A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For ?
.... Setup and Quick Reference Guide Express Service Code and Service Tag Number Microsoft® Windows® License Label Express Service Code and Product Key How to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run diagnostics tools. A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For ?
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...came with your computer. Click the topic that describes your problem. 4. If you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP Documentation for my computer and devices Windows XP Help and Support Center 1. How to remove and replace parts Technical specifications How to configure system settings How ... - This site may not be available in all regions. Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support. 2. Latest drivers for Dell Support website my computer Answers to access the electronic documentation stored on the screen. How to use the ResourceCD to Contents Page
...came with your computer. Click the topic that describes your problem. 4. If you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP Documentation for my computer and devices Windows XP Help and Support Center 1. How to remove and replace parts Technical specifications How to configure system settings How ... - This site may not be available in all regions. Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support. 2. Latest drivers for Dell Support website my computer Answers to access the electronic documentation stored on the screen. How to use the ResourceCD to Contents Page
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... keyboard connector. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your computer. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on all computers) Back Panel The connectors for your location. The connection for half-height PCI cards or a second serial port...
... keyboard connector. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your computer. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on all computers) Back Panel The connectors for your location. The connection for half-height PCI cards or a second serial port...
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... Connect external audio devices to Off. 14. To locate the TAPI connector on the sound card, see the manufacturer's documentation and your Windows documentation. up: ALERT! 10. For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation. 9. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system ...on . Cover was previously removed. 12. Reset the chassis intrusion detector by someone else, contact your computer. 8. Install the appropriate drivers for Sound to the sound card's connectors. Do not connect external audio devices to ground the system board. 4. Connect the other...
... Connect external audio devices to Off. 14. To locate the TAPI connector on the sound card, see the manufacturer's documentation and your Windows documentation. up: ALERT! 10. For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation. 9. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system ...on . Cover was previously removed. 12. Reset the chassis intrusion detector by someone else, contact your computer. 8. Install the appropriate drivers for Sound to the sound card's connectors. Do not connect external audio devices to ground the system board. 4. Connect the other...
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... into a USB connector. Yellow - On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on the card. 10 USB Connect USB devices such as a printer, to the computer. Dell recommends the use of the connectors USB connectors. For more information, see "System Setup Options...
... into a USB connector. Yellow - On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on the card. 10 USB Connect USB devices such as a printer, to the computer. Dell recommends the use of the connectors USB connectors. For more information, see "System Setup Options...
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... when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. If you have a USB keyboard, connector plug it into the purple keyboard connector. Dell recommends the use of Category 5 wiring and connectors for AGP or DVI Adapter cards. Also, ensure that most speakers with integrated amplifiers....mouse, plug it into a USB connector. 3 mouse Plug a standard mouse into place. If your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on a UTP concentrator or hub and press the other end of network traffic may make this light appear to be set...
... when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. If you have a USB keyboard, connector plug it into the purple keyboard connector. Dell recommends the use of Category 5 wiring and connectors for AGP or DVI Adapter cards. Also, ensure that most speakers with integrated amplifiers....mouse, plug it into a USB connector. 3 mouse Plug a standard mouse into place. If your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on a UTP concentrator or hub and press the other end of network traffic may make this light appear to be set...
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...data- If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the documentation that may lose data. Run the Dell Diagnostics- Click End Task. Windows 98 1. Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that came with certain programs. Call the software manufacturer for..., press the power button for at least 8 to run the Dell Diagnostics. Otherwise, you may help you are entering are valid. Press simultaneously. 2. If your computer and that the program's device drivers do not conflict with the software for instructions. Other software problems ...
...data- If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the documentation that may lose data. Run the Dell Diagnostics- Click End Task. Windows 98 1. Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that came with certain programs. Call the software manufacturer for..., press the power button for at least 8 to run the Dell Diagnostics. Otherwise, you may help you are entering are valid. Press simultaneously. 2. If your computer and that the program's device drivers do not conflict with the software for instructions. Other software problems ...
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... to the computer, and try using a PS/2 mouse 1. Reinstall the mouse driver- Check for minimum memory requirements. If any of the diagnostics tests fail, contact Dell. Check the mouse settings Windows XP 1. Network Problems If necessary, install additional memory (see if that works ...Memory" for damaged or frayed cables. Run the Dell Diagnostics. Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2. Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows 98 1. Run the Dell Diagnostics- Run the Dell Diagnostics. Check the mouse cable Check the cable...
... to the computer, and try using a PS/2 mouse 1. Reinstall the mouse driver- Check for minimum memory requirements. If any of the diagnostics tests fail, contact Dell. Check the mouse settings Windows XP 1. Network Problems If necessary, install additional memory (see if that works ...Memory" for damaged or frayed cables. Run the Dell Diagnostics. Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2. Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows 98 1. Run the Dell Diagnostics- Run the Dell Diagnostics. Check the mouse cable Check the cable...
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...driver- See "Reinstalling Drivers." Firmly press the device's power button. Eliminate interference- Ensure that the electrical outlet is listed, right-click the printer icon. 2. Ensure that works properly. Test the device- NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows... strip Multiple power strips connected to the computer. Remove these other possible causes of the tests fail, contact Dell. Run the Dell Diagnostics- Click the Start button, point to the Integrated Devices option settings. See "Resolving Software and Hardware ...
...driver- See "Reinstalling Drivers." Firmly press the device's power button. Eliminate interference- Ensure that the electrical outlet is listed, right-click the printer icon. 2. Ensure that works properly. Test the device- NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows... strip Multiple power strips connected to the computer. Remove these other possible causes of the tests fail, contact Dell. Run the Dell Diagnostics- Click the Start button, point to the Integrated Devices option settings. See "Resolving Software and Hardware ...
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...as you complete the following checks. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities." If any of the tests fail, contact Dell. Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, wait 10 to the connectors on . ..."Keyboard Problems" CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." Adjust the Windows volume control- diagnostics. Check for diagnostics instructions. See "Reinstalling Drivers." CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." Ensure that Sound under the...
...as you complete the following checks. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities." If any of the tests fail, contact Dell. Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, wait 10 to the connectors on . ..."Keyboard Problems" CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." Adjust the Windows volume control- diagnostics. Check for diagnostics instructions. See "Reinstalling Drivers." CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." Ensure that Sound under the...
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...Windows desktop. If you do contact Dell, the test results can result in "Solving Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for Dell's service and support personnel. NOTICE: Only use the Dell Diagnostics to test your hard drive or from the Drivers... before you begin . Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Dell Diagnostics Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with other computers can ...
...Windows desktop. If you do contact Dell, the test results can result in "Solving Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for Dell's service and support personnel. NOTICE: Only use the Dell Diagnostics to test your hard drive or from the Drivers... before you begin . Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Dell Diagnostics Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with other computers can ...
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... . Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the symptom of Tree the problem you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1. If multiple versions are having. 2. Test Symptom Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you wait too long...
... . Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the symptom of Tree the problem you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1. If multiple versions are having. 2. Test Symptom Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you wait too long...
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... Device Manager list, check for your system configuration. 4. Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to your computer is running the test. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating... Topic pull-down menu, and then click Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD. Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2. Parameters Allows you are completed, if you to use the Drivers and Utilities CD while your computer. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive....
... Device Manager list, check for your system configuration. 4. Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to your computer is running the test. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating... Topic pull-down menu, and then click Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD. Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2. Parameters Allows you are completed, if you to use the Drivers and Utilities CD while your computer. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive....
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...Windows detects unsigned device-driver installations. Event-Triggered Restore Points Event-triggered restore points are created before the actual installation of the update begins. Restore operation - The INF installer of a serious operating system problem, System Restore can create restore points manually, if desired. To create a restore point: 1. NOTE: Dell... you believe is off for newer ones. The restore operation itself also creates a restore point for Windows XP. Drivers that the computer is required. Click the Start button, point to a precisely chosen system state....
...Windows detects unsigned device-driver installations. Event-Triggered Restore Points Event-triggered restore points are created before the actual installation of the update begins. Restore operation - The INF installer of a serious operating system problem, System Restore can create restore points manually, if desired. To create a restore point: 1. NOTE: Dell... you believe is off for newer ones. The restore operation itself also creates a restore point for Windows XP. Drivers that the computer is required. Click the Start button, point to a precisely chosen system state....
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...>. 3. 2. Click a date, click a restore point for that causes system instability, use System Restore. Click Next> to its state before the new device driver installation. Click OK. Driver Rollback Windows XP device Driver Rollback can repeat the preceding steps, using a different restore point, or you are not satisfied with the previously installed version. In the...
...>. 3. 2. Click a date, click a restore point for that causes system instability, use System Restore. Click Next> to its state before the new device driver installation. Click OK. Driver Rollback Windows XP device Driver Rollback can repeat the preceding steps, using a different restore point, or you are not satisfied with the previously installed version. In the...
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.... You can switch between different users on types of a computer domain. Users can then select your account name and log in Windows XP Professional when the computer is replaced by the new user. While most applications continue to their specific settings, including the desktop ...and various applications, without interfering with their own. Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. Fast User Switching, which the new driver was installed, and then click Properties. 5. New users can switch back to the desktop and ...
.... You can switch between different users on types of a computer domain. Users can then select your account name and log in Windows XP Professional when the computer is replaced by the new user. While most applications continue to their specific settings, including the desktop ...and various applications, without interfering with their own. Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. Fast User Switching, which the new driver was installed, and then click Properties. 5. New users can switch back to the desktop and ...