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... any references in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are optional and may be used in this document to refer to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of your computer. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system... media are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. Dell Inc. Information in this document to either potential damage to ...
... any references in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are optional and may be used in this document to refer to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of your computer. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system... media are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. Dell Inc. Information in this document to either potential damage to ...
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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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...support. Quick Reference Guide 5 The Express Service Code is optional and may be included on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program ...the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your documentation. Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide ...
...support. Quick Reference Guide 5 The Express Service Code is optional and may be included on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program ...the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your documentation. Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide ...
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Find It Here • Latest drivers for instructions. To reinstall your OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer • Answers to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with your computer. Small mini-tower chassis •... that came with other users and technical support • Documentation for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer. This website may not ship with all regions. • How to use the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) to view the appropriate support site. Your operating system...
Find It Here • Latest drivers for instructions. To reinstall your OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer • Answers to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with your computer. Small mini-tower chassis •... that came with other users and technical support • Documentation for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer. This website may not ship with all regions. • How to use the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) to view the appropriate support site. Your operating system...
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...no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes... Guide and run . When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional). Quick Reference Guide 19 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is active. If ...
...no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes... Guide and run . When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional). Quick Reference Guide 19 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is active. If ...
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... a thorough check of devices. Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. 20 Quick Reference Guide Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. Run Express... therefore may not ship with an error code and a description of the problem you want . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is encountered during a test, a message appears with all computers. 1 ...
... a thorough check of devices. Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. 20 Quick Reference Guide Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. Run Express... therefore may not ship with an error code and a description of the problem you want . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is encountered during a test, a message appears with all computers. 1 ...
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...error codes, and the problem description. Power Light Problem Description Solid green Power 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 the Main Menu screen. NOTE: ... Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. Blinking green The computer is identified. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your Service Tag. 3 If you are running the test. Displays your hardware configuration for your computer...
...error codes, and the problem description. Power Light Problem Description Solid green Power 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 the Main Menu screen. NOTE: ... Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. Blinking green The computer is identified. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your Service Tag. 3 If you are running the test. Displays your hardware configuration for your computer...
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...in which they are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with Windows XP, disable any required drivers, including the drivers required if your operating system to return your computer has a RAID controller. To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data ...when you need the following sections in the order in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is the...
...in which they are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with Windows XP, disable any required drivers, including the drivers required if your operating system to return your computer has a RAID controller. To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data ...when you need the following sections in the order in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is the...
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... on this computer connect to the Internet? www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your settings, accept the default selections. If you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and therefore may...
... on this computer connect to the Internet? www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your settings, accept the default selections. If you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and therefore may...
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...) scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your computer. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device...
...) scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your computer. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device...
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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