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... any references in this document is strictly forbidden. A00 is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are optional and may be used in this document to refer...in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. Models DHP, DHS, DCNE, DHM, DCSM September 2004 N7132 A00 Rev. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Microsoft and Windows are not applicable....
... any references in this document is strictly forbidden. A00 is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are optional and may be used in this document to refer...in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. Models DHP, DHS, DCNE, DHM, DCSM September 2004 N7132 A00 Rev. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Microsoft and Windows are not applicable....
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... 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 System Restore 28 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 30 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 32...
... 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 System Restore 28 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 30 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 32...
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... you use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access 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 Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support...
... you use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access 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 Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support...
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...label is already installed on the screen. • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - Small mini-tower chassis • DCNE - ...Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Troubleshooting - To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. See your OptiPlex User's Guide for components, such as a modem) Windows...
...label is already installed on the screen. • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - Small mini-tower chassis • DCNE - ...Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Troubleshooting - To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. See your OptiPlex User's Guide for components, such as a modem) Windows...
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... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See "Finding Information for Your Computer" on Dell™ computers. Then shut down your computer, see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . and then contact Dell from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD ...(also known as the ResourceCD). Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. For the latest troubleshooting information available for an example of...
... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See "Finding Information for Your Computer" on Dell™ computers. Then shut down your computer, see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . and then contact Dell from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD ...(also known as the ResourceCD). Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. For the latest troubleshooting information available for an example of...
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...Windows desktop. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell...symptom of the problem you are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. 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....
...Windows desktop. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell...symptom of the problem you are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. 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....
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The device list may not display the names of the screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you are completed, if you run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to customize..., and it displays the information in the device list in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). System Lights Your power light may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the...
The device list may not display the names of the screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you are completed, if you run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to customize..., and it displays the information in the device list in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). System Lights Your power light may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the...
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... back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that came with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs... to load any virus protection software installed on your computer before you installed the new device driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the computer. To see if System Restore is enabled...
... back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that came with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs... to load any virus protection software installed on your computer before you installed the new device driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the computer. To see if System Restore is enabled...
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...the Product Key number located on the computer and allow it to boot to register with Microsoft? 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, ...the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use this computer connect to the Internet? The computer automatically...
...the Product Key number located on the computer and allow it to boot to register with Microsoft? 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, ...the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use this computer connect to the Internet? The computer automatically...
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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, ...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, 6 I IRQ conflicts, 27 L labels Microsoft Windows, ...
... 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, ...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, 6 I IRQ conflicts, 27 L labels Microsoft Windows, ...
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P power light, 22 problems beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 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 ...
P power light, 22 problems beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 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 ...