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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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...Drivers and Utilities CD is not available in all computers. The Express Service Code is optional and may be included on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use the CD to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP... Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are already installed on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Quick Reference Guide 5 Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? ...
...Drivers and Utilities CD is not available in all computers. The Express Service Code is optional and may be included on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use the CD to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP... Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are already installed on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Quick Reference Guide 5 Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? ...
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...Drivers, patches, and software updates • User Guides - To reinstall your OptiPlex User's Guide for instructions. After you ordered. • Regulatory model information and chassis type • DHP - Small desktop chassis • DCSM - Mini-Tower chassis 6 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? premiersupport.dell.com The Dell... to reinstall drivers for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - NOTE: The operating system media is located on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP • ...
...Drivers, patches, and software updates • User Guides - To reinstall your OptiPlex User's Guide for instructions. After you ordered. • Regulatory model information and chassis type • DHP - Small desktop chassis • DCSM - Mini-Tower chassis 6 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? premiersupport.dell.com The Dell... to reinstall drivers for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - NOTE: The operating system media is located on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP • ...
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... the test settings. 4 When the tests 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 wake...the computer. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Press the power button, move ...the device list in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). times and then turns off Suggested Resolution No corrective action is operating normally. Power Light...
... the test settings. 4 When the tests 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 wake...the computer. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Press the power button, move ...the device list in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). times and then turns off Suggested Resolution No corrective action is operating normally. Power Light...
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... resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you reinstall Windows XP. To reinstall Windows XP, 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...
... resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you reinstall Windows XP. To reinstall Windows XP, 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...
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... Skip. 15 When the Ready to the Internet? To complete the installation, respond to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. The computer automatically restarts. If you are using the... Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to the prompts offered by the installation program. 32 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP ...
... Skip. 15 When the Ready to the Internet? To complete the installation, respond to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. The computer automatically restarts. If you are using the... Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to the prompts offered by the installation program. 32 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP ...
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... 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...Dell Diagnostics, 19 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 I IRQ conflicts, 27 L labels Microsoft Windows, 5 Service Tag, 5 light, 22 lights diagnostic, 22 front of computer, 22 power button, 22 system, 22 M Microsoft Windows label, 5 O operating system CD, 6 Installation Guide, 6 reinstalling Windows XP...
... 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...Dell Diagnostics, 19 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 I IRQ conflicts, 27 L labels Microsoft Windows, 5 Service Tag, 5 light, 22 lights diagnostic, 22 front of computer, 22 power button, 22 system, 22 M Microsoft Windows label, 5 O operating system CD, 6 Installation Guide, 6 reinstalling Windows XP...
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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 state, 28 U User's Guide, 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 state, 28 U User's Guide, 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