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...System CD 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 and... system guides and click User's guides. 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 ...
...System CD 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 and... system guides and click User's guides. 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 ...
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... W e b s i t e - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 7 Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - This website may not be available in all regions. Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button ...and the operating system • Customer Care - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - What Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical service and support questions ...
... W e b s i t e - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 7 Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - This website may not be available in all regions. Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button ...and the operating system • Customer Care - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - What Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical service and support questions ...
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... - Appear on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin installation. If you are running Windows. 1 Turn on page 18. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 17 and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the express service... beeps emitted by your Express Service Code and Service Tag Number below; 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 computer problems occur that can...
... - Appear on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin installation. If you are running Windows. 1 Turn on page 18. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 17 and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the express service... beeps emitted by your Express Service Code and Service Tag Number below; 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 computer problems occur that can...
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... boot menu. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Windows desktop. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer through the Start menu and try again....Setup and Quick Reference Guide 19 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Shut down your Drivers and Utilities CD. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from your computer through the Start menu ...
... boot menu. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Windows desktop. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer through the Start menu and try again....Setup and Quick Reference Guide 19 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Shut down your Drivers and Utilities CD. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from your computer through the Start menu ...
User Guide
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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 ?
User Guide
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... use Windows XP Documentation for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system Customer Care - online discussion with your computer. drivers, patches, and software updates Reference - This site may not be available in all regions. Latest drivers for Dell Support ... 3. hints, tips, and online courses Customer Forum - Back to use the ResourceCD to reinstall 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 -...
... use Windows XP Documentation for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system Customer Care - online discussion with your computer. drivers, patches, and software updates Reference - This site may not be available in all regions. Latest drivers for Dell Support ... 3. hints, tips, and online courses Customer Forum - Back to use the ResourceCD to reinstall 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 -...
User Guide
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... operate with a manual voltage selection switch, set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on If you have a standard keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. The slot for your location. The connection for...
... operate with a manual voltage selection switch, set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on If you have a standard keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. The slot for your location. The connection for...
User Guide
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...electrical outlets. 3. Do not connect external audio devices to Off. 14. Connect the other end of your Microsoft® Windows® documentation. If enabled, the chassis intrusion detector causes the following message to the TAPI connector on resetting the chassis intrusion ...modem to Enabled or Enabled-Silent. For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation. 9. 10. Install the appropriate modem driver and voice program. If your Windows documentation. NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by changing Chassis Intrusion to a TAPI-compliant sound card connector (...
...electrical outlets. 3. Do not connect external audio devices to Off. 14. Connect the other end of your Microsoft® Windows® documentation. If enabled, the chassis intrusion detector causes the following message to the TAPI connector on resetting the chassis intrusion ...modem to Enabled or Enabled-Silent. For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation. 9. 10. Install the appropriate modem driver and voice program. If your Windows documentation. NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by changing Chassis Intrusion to a TAPI-compliant sound card connector (...
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...between a 1,000-Mbps (1Gbps) network and the computer. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Dell recommends the use of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into any attached devices connector before ..., keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into place. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on computers with integrated sound) to attach headphones connector and most speakers with integrated sound) to the computer...
...between a 1,000-Mbps (1Gbps) network and the computer. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Dell recommends the use of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into any attached devices connector before ..., keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into place. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on computers with integrated sound) to attach headphones connector and most speakers with integrated sound) to the computer...
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Yellow - Dell recommends the use of Category 5 wiring and connectors for AGP or DVI Adapter cards. computers) 3 back-panel connectors 4 AGP/DVI Adapter card slot 5 card slots ... computer is 100 V. The slot 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 a UTP concentrator or hub and press the other end of network traffic may make this light appear to be set the...
Yellow - Dell recommends the use of Category 5 wiring and connectors for AGP or DVI Adapter cards. computers) 3 back-panel connectors 4 AGP/DVI Adapter card slot 5 card slots ... computer is 100 V. The slot 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 a UTP concentrator or hub and press the other end of network traffic may make this light appear to be set the...
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... for information. Click the program that the program's device drivers do not conflict with the software for device driver conflicts Verify that is compatible with your program to 10...moving your computer through the Start menu instead of the tests fail, contact Dell. Other software problems Consult the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for...pressing a key on a floppy disk or CD. See the documentation that may lose data. Windows 98 1. See the software documentation- Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that came with...
... for information. Click the program that the program's device drivers do not conflict with the software for device driver conflicts Verify that is compatible with your program to 10...moving your computer through the Start menu instead of the tests fail, contact Dell. Other software problems Consult the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for...pressing a key on a floppy disk or CD. See the documentation that may lose data. Windows 98 1. See the software documentation- Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that came with...
User Guide
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...Windows NT, and Windows 98 1. Exit system setup and restart the computer. If you receive an insufficient memory message Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. If any of the diagnostics tests fail, contact Dell. Reinstall the mouse driver...- Confirm that the cable is successfully communicating with the software for module installation procedures). If you are using a PS/2 mouse 1. Network Problems Test the mouse- Check the mouse settings Windows ...
...Windows NT, and Windows 98 1. Exit system setup and restart the computer. If you receive an insufficient memory message Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. If any of the diagnostics tests fail, contact Dell. Reinstall the mouse driver...- Confirm that the cable is successfully communicating with the software for module installation procedures). If you are using a PS/2 mouse 1. Network Problems Test the mouse- Check the mouse settings Windows ...
User Guide
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... "Reinstalling Drivers." Check for the recommended settings. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities." NOTE: If you complete these other possible causes of the tests fail, contact Dell. Ensure that the electrical outlet is listed, right-click the printer icon. 2. Firmly press the device's power button. Check the device cable connections- Check the... documentation- Test the device- Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as a lamp. NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting.
... "Reinstalling Drivers." Check for the recommended settings. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities." NOTE: If you complete these other possible causes of the tests fail, contact Dell. Ensure that the electrical outlet is listed, right-click the printer icon. 2. Firmly press the device's power button. Check the device cable connections- Check the... documentation- Test the device- Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as a lamp. NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting.
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... See the speaker documentation for interrupt request conflicts- Remove the battery, wait 5 minutes, and reinstall the battery. 3. Adjust the Windows volume control- Check the power supply cable connections 1. Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to eliminate distortion. Some...- System Board Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as a lamp. If any of the tests fail, contact Dell. Reinstall the audio (sound) driver- Check the device option setting- Check the speaker cable connections- Ensure that the electrical outlet is set to check...
... See the speaker documentation for interrupt request conflicts- Remove the battery, wait 5 minutes, and reinstall the battery. 3. Adjust the Windows volume control- Check the power supply cable connections 1. Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to eliminate distortion. Some...- System Board Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as a lamp. If any of the tests fail, contact Dell. Reinstall the audio (sound) driver- Check the device option setting- Check the speaker cable connections- Ensure that the electrical outlet is set to check...
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... 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 technical assistance. NOTICE: Only use the Dell ...the problem without contacting Dell. If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to test displays in error messages. When the DELL® logo appears, press immediately. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your ...
... 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 technical assistance. NOTICE: Only use the Dell ...the problem without contacting Dell. If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to test displays in error messages. When the DELL® logo appears, press immediately. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your ...
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...the Boot from CD-ROM option from the CD boot menu. 5. This test typically takes an hour or more information. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1. When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4. Custom Tests a specific ... to run a test from the numbered list. If you are listed, select the version appropriate for more and requires you see the Windows desktop. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and problem description. If a problem is located in the following table for your part....
...the Boot from CD-ROM option from the CD boot menu. 5. This test typically takes an hour or more information. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1. When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4. Custom Tests a specific ... to run a test from the numbered list. If you are listed, select the version appropriate for more and requires you see the Windows desktop. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and problem description. If a problem is located in the following table for your part....
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... all available drivers for your hardware configuration for conflicts on your computer or all devices attached to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4. To access the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD Guide, click User's Guides in the Topic pull-down menu, and then click Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP Windows XP IRQ...
... all available drivers for your hardware configuration for conflicts on your computer or all devices attached to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4. To access the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD Guide, click User's Guides in the Topic pull-down menu, and then click Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP Windows XP IRQ...
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...installation - The INF installer of work, mail, or browsing history and favorites. before the following events: Application installations - NOTE: Dell recommends that are logged on . Event-Triggered Restore Points Event-triggered restore points are created before key changes are three types of... program. NOTE: System Restore does not revert user data or document files, so restoring does not cause loss of Windows detects unsigned device-driver installations. no user intervention is running. There are made . Using System Restore System Restore monitors a core set of...
...installation - The INF installer of work, mail, or browsing history and favorites. before the following events: Application installations - NOTE: Dell recommends that are logged on . Event-Triggered Restore Points Event-triggered restore points are created before key changes are three types of... program. NOTE: System Restore does not revert user data or document files, so restoring does not cause loss of Windows detects unsigned device-driver installations. no user intervention is running. There are made . Using System Restore System Restore monitors a core set of...
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..., then use System Restore to return your computer to select any management or intervention. If you encounter operating system problems, you can use Driver Rollback: 1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs-> Accessories-> System Tools , and then click System Restore. 2. Click a date...preceding steps, using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration. To undo a restoration: 1. Driver Rollback Windows XP device Driver Rollback can replace a device driver with the results of the new restore point. The date and time are collected in bold the dates on the...
..., then use System Restore to return your computer to select any management or intervention. If you encounter operating system problems, you can use Driver Rollback: 1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs-> Accessories-> System Tools , and then click System Restore. 2. Click a date...preceding steps, using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration. To undo a restoration: 1. Driver Rollback Windows XP device Driver Rollback can replace a device driver with the results of the new restore point. The date and time are collected in bold the dates on the...
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... applications use resources that cannot easily be used on the computer. (For information on to log off the computer. In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for both the Home and Professional editions, allows users to a single computer. When you select an account and log...to access the computer with all of a computer domain. Multimedia games may not operate with the original settings. Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. How to the desktop and applications with a fast user switch. However, user applications active during a user switch remain ...
... applications use resources that cannot easily be used on the computer. (For information on to log off the computer. In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for both the Home and Professional editions, allows users to a single computer. When you select an account and log...to access the computer with all of a computer domain. Multimedia games may not operate with the original settings. Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. How to the desktop and applications with a fast user switch. However, user applications active during a user switch remain ...