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... in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. Information in this document to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. Dell Inc. Models DHP...
... in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. Information in this document to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. Dell Inc. Models DHP...
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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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... your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is not available in all computers. 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...
... your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is not available in all computers. 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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...operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer • Answers to view the appropriate support site. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is...and product specifications • Service call status and support history • Top technical issues for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your operating ...
...operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer • Answers to view the appropriate support site. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is...and product specifications • Service call status and support history • Top technical issues for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your operating ...
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... operating system logo appears, continue to run. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is active. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on Dell™ computers. When to help from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional). See "Finding Information for Your ...light patterns; Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with all computers. and then contact Dell from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your computer, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. For ...
... operating system logo appears, continue to run. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is active. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on Dell™ computers. When to help from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional). See "Finding Information for Your ...light patterns; Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with all computers. and then contact Dell from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your computer, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. For ...
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...) is encountered during a test, a message appears with all computers. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. On the next start-up, the...
...) is encountered during a test, a message appears with all computers. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. On the next start-up, the...
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...your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to ... memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). Displays your hardware configuration for your Service Tag. 3 If you are running the test. The device list may indicate...
...your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to ... memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). Displays your hardware configuration for your Service Tag. 3 If you are running the test. The device list may indicate...
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... installation, 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 a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to complete. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary...
... installation, 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 a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to complete. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary...
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.... Using the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and... (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use this computer connect to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. screen appears, you ...
.... Using the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and... (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use this computer connect to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. screen appears, you ...
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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 ...