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... Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. A00 Information in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. disclaims any references in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are...
... Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. A00 Information in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. disclaims any references in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are...
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... Computer 15 Small Mini-Tower Computer 15 Mini-Tower Computer 16 Setting Up Your Computer 16 Solving Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 System Lights 21 Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP...
... Computer 15 Small Mini-Tower Computer 15 Mini-Tower Computer 16 Setting Up Your Computer 16 Solving Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 System Lights 21 Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP...
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...to remove and replace parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support... Windows License These labels are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • My computer documentation •...
...to remove and replace parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support... Windows License These labels are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • My computer documentation •...
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... chassis • DCSM - Small mini-tower chassis • DCNE - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Troubleshooting - To reinstall your OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? Drivers, patches, and software updates • User Guides - Small form-factor chassis...
... chassis • DCSM - Small mini-tower chassis • DCNE - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Troubleshooting - To reinstall your OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? Drivers, patches, and software updates • User Guides - Small form-factor chassis...
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...wait until you if your computer does not perform as your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional). Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your computer. NOTE: If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Quick Reference Guide 19 Express Service Code ...Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with all computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is active. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your...
...wait until you if your computer does not perform as your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional). Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your computer. NOTE: If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Quick Reference Guide 19 Express Service Code ...Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with all computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is active. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your...
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...encountered during a test, a message appears with all computers. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option...increase the possibility of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run . If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, ...
...encountered during a test, a message appears with all computers. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option...increase the possibility of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run . If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, ...
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...Description Solid green Power is operating normally. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. times and then turns off Suggested Resolution No corrective action is in the suspended...may not display the names of all the components installed on , and the computer is on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to customize the test by changing the test settings...
...Description Solid green Power is operating normally. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. times and then turns off Suggested Resolution No corrective action is in the suspended...may not display the names of all the components installed on , and the computer is on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to customize the test by changing the test settings...
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... XP operating system to the operating state it was in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel...Restore is unchecked. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver. See the documentation that came with less than 200 MB of the computer. After you reinstall the operating...
... XP operating system to the operating state it was in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel...Restore is unchecked. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver. See the documentation that came with less than 200 MB of the computer. After you reinstall the operating...
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...Windows. 1 Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your Microsoft Office or ... OK to the Internet? The computer automatically restarts. If you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on the back of your settings, accept the default selections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are unsure of the...
...Windows. 1 Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your Microsoft Office or ... OK to the Internet? The computer automatically restarts. If you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on the back of your settings, accept the default selections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are unsure of the...
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... the Topic drop-down menu. To view all available drivers for your computer. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic...
... the Topic drop-down menu. To view all available drivers for your computer. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic...
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...28 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 27 cover opening, 13 D Dell Premier Support website, 6 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Device Manager, 28 diagnostic lights, 22 diagnostics beep codes, 26 Dell, 19 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 22 documentation device, 5 finding, ... 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 door reattaching, 11 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 26 diagnostic lights, 22 F front door reattaching, 11 H hardware beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, ...
...28 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 27 cover opening, 13 D Dell Premier Support website, 6 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Device Manager, 28 diagnostic lights, 22 diagnostics beep codes, 26 Dell, 19 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 22 documentation device, 5 finding, ... 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 door reattaching, 11 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 26 diagnostic lights, 22 F front door reattaching, 11 H hardware beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, ...
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..., 19 diagnostic lights, 22 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 30 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S Service Tag, 5 software conflicts, 27 system lights, 22 System Restore, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous operating ..., 5 W Windows 2000 Device Manager, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 28 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 reinstalling, 30 System Restore, 28 T troubleshooting conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 diagnostic lights, 22 36 Index
..., 19 diagnostic lights, 22 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 30 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S Service Tag, 5 software conflicts, 27 system lights, 22 System Restore, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous operating ..., 5 W Windows 2000 Device Manager, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 28 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 reinstalling, 30 System Restore, 28 T troubleshooting conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 diagnostic lights, 22 36 Index