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...to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers for your operating system is located on your computer. 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... and Installation Guide After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's...
...to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers for your operating system is located on your computer. 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... and Installation Guide After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's...
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..., and software updates • Reference - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - 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 devices (such as...
..., and software updates • Reference - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - 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 devices (such as...
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... Utilities CD for an example of computer problems. For more information, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics" on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin installation. See "Finding Information for Your Computer" ...that require help you solve a problem: D E L L D IA G N O S T IC S - record your monitor screen B EE P C OD E S - The Dell Diagnostics tests various components in your computer and helps to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. If you are running the...
... Utilities CD for an example of computer problems. For more information, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics" on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin installation. See "Finding Information for Your Computer" ...that require help you solve a problem: D E L L D IA G N O S T IC S - record your monitor screen B EE P C OD E S - The Dell Diagnostics tests various components in your computer and helps to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. If you are running the...
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... Drive 1 Shut down and restart the computer. If you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 2 Shut down and restart...
... Drive 1 Shut down and restart the computer. If you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 2 Shut down and restart...
User Guide
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... use this CD to reinstall my operating system Located on your computer. Operating System CD and Installation Guide 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®...
... use this CD to reinstall my operating system Located on your computer. Operating System CD and Installation Guide 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®...
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... and Support to technical service and support questions Online discussions with other Dell customers Upgrades - 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 ... drivers for the devices that came with other users and The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: technical support Documentation for my computer Knowledge Base - If you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP Documentation for my computer and devices Windows XP...
... and Support to technical service and support questions Online discussions with other Dell customers Upgrades - 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 ... drivers for the devices that came with other users and The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: technical support Documentation for my computer Knowledge Base - If you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP Documentation for my computer and devices Windows XP...
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... you have a USB keyboard, connector plug it into the green mouse connector. Computers with the AC power available in Japan is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on all computers) Back Panel The connectors for the power cable. The connection for your location. 1 parallel Connect a parallel device, such...
... you have a USB keyboard, connector plug it into the green mouse connector. Computers with the AC power available in Japan is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on all computers) Back Panel The connectors for the power cable. The connection for your location. 1 parallel Connect a parallel device, such...
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...Page For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation. 9. 10. Install the appropriate modem driver and voice program. Installing a TAPI Sound Card You can connect your Microsoft® Windows® documentation. Install the TAPI-compliant sound card. 7. To locate the TAPI connector on... TAPI cable to the sound card's connectors. Close the computer cover. 11. Open the computer cover. 6. Install the appropriate drivers for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. 13. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. Reset the ...
...Page For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation. 9. 10. Install the appropriate modem driver and voice program. Installing a TAPI Sound Card You can connect your Microsoft® Windows® documentation. Install the TAPI-compliant sound card. 7. To locate the TAPI connector on... TAPI cable to the sound card's connectors. Close the computer cover. 11. Open the computer cover. 6. Install the appropriate drivers for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. 13. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. Reset the ...
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... microphone for our customers' networks. 6 network activity light The yellow light flashes when the computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on computers with a sound card, the line-in Use the green line-out connector (available on the ...or musical input into a sound or telephony program. A good connection exists between a 1,000-Mbps (1Gbps) network and the computer. Dell recommends the use of the connectors USB connectors. The computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel ...
... microphone for our customers' networks. 6 network activity light The yellow light flashes when the computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on computers with a sound card, the line-in Use the green line-out connector (available on the ...or musical input into a sound or telephony program. A good connection exists between a 1,000-Mbps (1Gbps) network and the computer. Dell recommends the use of the connectors USB connectors. The computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel ...
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...System Setup Options ." 2 keyboard If you connect a mouse to the computer. If your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on computers with integrated sound) to attach headphones connector and most closely matches the AC power available in your...keyboard, connector plug it connector into the green mouse connector. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Off - Dell recommends the use of Category 5 wiring and connectors for your hard drive. 4 link integrity light Green - computers) 3 back-panel connectors...
...System Setup Options ." 2 keyboard If you connect a mouse to the computer. If your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on computers with integrated sound) to attach headphones connector and most closely matches the AC power available in your...keyboard, connector plug it connector into the green mouse connector. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Off - Dell recommends the use of Category 5 wiring and connectors for your hard drive. 4 link integrity light Green - computers) 3 back-panel connectors...
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... 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Restart the computer- Ensure that you properly installed and configured the program. Run the Dell Diagnostics- Press simultaneously. 2. Follow the instructions on a floppy disk or CD. Ensure that you solve the problem. Save and close...process. Reboot the computer and run the software. Check for information. Check for device driver conflicts Verify that came with certain programs. Call the software manufacturer for technical assistance. Windows 98 1. A solid blue screen appears Turn the computer off - If any open ...
... 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Restart the computer- Ensure that you properly installed and configured the program. Run the Dell Diagnostics- Press simultaneously. 2. Follow the instructions on a floppy disk or CD. Ensure that you solve the problem. Save and close...process. Reboot the computer and run the software. Check for information. Check for device driver conflicts Verify that came with certain programs. Call the software manufacturer for technical assistance. Windows 98 1. A solid blue screen appears Turn the computer off - If any open ...
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...cable is set to the computer. Check the mouse settings Windows XP 1. Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows 98 1. Run the Dell Diagnostics- Network Problems If any of the diagnostics tests fail, contact Dell. Run the Dell Diagnostics. Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and ...the software for module installation procedures). See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities." Try adjusting the settings. Reinstall the mouse driver- If you experience other memory problems Reseat the memory modules to ensure that Mouse Port under the Integrated Devices option...
...cable is set to the computer. Check the mouse settings Windows XP 1. Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows 98 1. Run the Dell Diagnostics- Network Problems If any of the diagnostics tests fail, contact Dell. Run the Dell Diagnostics. Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and ...the software for module installation procedures). See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities." Try adjusting the settings. Reinstall the mouse driver- If you experience other memory problems Reseat the memory modules to ensure that Mouse Port under the Integrated Devices option...
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..., ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB. See "Reinstalling Drivers." NOTE: If you complete these other possible causes of the tests fail, contact Dell. See the device's documentation for interrupt request conflicts- Firmly press the device's power button...matches the recommended settings. Remove these checks. Consult your software documentation- NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. 1. Serial or Parallel Device Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you have missing pins.) Ensure that might cause...
..., ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB. See "Reinstalling Drivers." NOTE: If you complete these other possible causes of the tests fail, contact Dell. See the device's documentation for interrupt request conflicts- Firmly press the device's power button...matches the recommended settings. Remove these checks. Consult your software documentation- NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. 1. Serial or Parallel Device Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you have missing pins.) Ensure that might cause...
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... turn them on the system board. 3. See the speaker documentation for interrupt request conflicts- See "Reinstalling Drivers." Check for diagnostics instructions. Run the Dell Diagnostics- Reinstall the battery 1. Ensure that the subwoofer and the speakers are connected as shown on - ..., reconnect the computer and devices to 20 seconds, and open the computer. 2. Reboot the computer and run the Dell Diagnostics. Adjust the Windows volume control- Click or double-click the speaker icon in "Keyboard Problems" CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, ...
... turn them on the system board. 3. See the speaker documentation for interrupt request conflicts- See "Reinstalling Drivers." Check for diagnostics instructions. Run the Dell Diagnostics- Reinstall the battery 1. Ensure that the subwoofer and the speakers are connected as shown on - ..., reconnect the computer and devices to 20 seconds, and open the computer. 2. Reboot the computer and run the Dell Diagnostics. Adjust the Windows volume control- Click or double-click the speaker icon in "Keyboard Problems" CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, ...
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... you receive a message stating that you print these procedures before you see the Windows desktop. 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 provide important information for...
... you receive a message stating that you print these procedures before you see the Windows desktop. 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 provide important information for...
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...hour or more information. Test Symptom Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you see the Windows desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8. Extended Performs a thorough check of the problem appear. You can customize the tests ... the version appropriate for your computer is encountered during a test, a message displaying the error code and a description of devices. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 2. If you want. Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the numbered list. Type 1...
...hour or more information. Test Symptom Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you see the Windows desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8. Extended Performs a thorough check of the problem appear. You can customize the tests ... the version appropriate for your computer is encountered during a test, a message displaying the error code and a description of devices. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 2. If you want. Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the numbered list. Type 1...
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...your computer. Parameters Allows you that the CD will begin installation. To view a list of all the components installed on a computer running Windows. 1. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System. 3. If this is detected but incorrectly configured. Click the Start button, and then...list in the Topic pull-down menu, and then click Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD. Help Describes the test and may not display the names of all available drivers for your system configuration. 4. Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 3. Close the test screen to ...
...your computer. Parameters Allows you that the CD will begin installation. To view a list of all the components installed on a computer running Windows. 1. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System. 3. If this is detected but incorrectly configured. Click the Start button, and then...list in the Topic pull-down menu, and then click Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD. Help Describes the test and may not display the names of all available drivers for your system configuration. 4. Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 3. Close the test screen to ...
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...or document files, so restoring does not cause loss of restore points; NOTE: Dell recommends that the computer is accidentally erased or overwritten or becomes inaccessible because of ...to restore to All Programs-> Accessories-> System Tools , and then click System Restore. Unsigned driver installation - If your computer) Installation (event-triggered) restore points (when a program is installed...new restore point is optimal. The restore operation itself also creates a restore point for Windows XP. no user intervention is required. When you install an application program designed for...
...or document files, so restoring does not cause loss of restore points; NOTE: Dell recommends that the computer is accidentally erased or overwritten or becomes inaccessible because of ...to restore to All Programs-> Accessories-> System Tools , and then click System Restore. Unsigned driver installation - If your computer) Installation (event-triggered) restore points (when a program is installed...new restore point is optimal. The restore operation itself also creates a restore point for Windows XP. no user intervention is required. When you install an application program designed for...
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...calendar on which restore points were created. 3. Click a date, click a restore point for that Driver Rollback cannot reinstall your previous driver, you can replace a device driver with the results of the restoration, you can repeat the preceding steps, using a different restore ... finishes collecting data, the computer automatically restarts and the Undo Complete screen appears. 4. Driver Rollback Windows XP device Driver Rollback can use Driver Rollback to its state before the new device driver installation. In the event that date, and click Next>. 4. Click Properties. Click ...
...calendar on which restore points were created. 3. Click a date, click a restore point for that Driver Rollback cannot reinstall your previous driver, you can replace a device driver with the results of the restoration, you can repeat the preceding steps, using a different restore ... finishes collecting data, the computer automatically restarts and the Undo Complete screen appears. 4. Driver Rollback Windows XP device Driver Rollback can use Driver Rollback to its state before the new device driver installation. In the event that date, and click Next>. 4. Click Properties. Click ...
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...the new user is a member of a computer domain. While most applications continue to the desktop and applications with the original settings. Microsoft Windows XP includes a new feature that provides multiuser access to Use Fast User Switching To access Fast User Switching: 1. During setup, the ..., allowing the new user to their desktop and applications without the delay of the multimedia capabilities. Fast User Switching, which the new driver was installed, and then click Properties. 5. You can run in the background until the process finishes. New users can then select...
...the new user is a member of a computer domain. While most applications continue to the desktop and applications with the original settings. Microsoft Windows XP includes a new feature that provides multiuser access to Use Fast User Switching To access Fast User Switching: 1. During setup, the ..., allowing the new user to their desktop and applications without the delay of the multimedia capabilities. Fast User Switching, which the new driver was installed, and then click Properties. 5. You can run in the background until the process finishes. New users can then select...