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...Microsoft Corporation; Reproduction in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2006 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. NOTICE:...of data and tells you how to hardware or loss of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Information in the User's Guide.
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... 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 36 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 38 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 41 Index 43 Contents 3 Front View...
... 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 36 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 38 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 41 Index 43 Contents 3 Front View...
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.... Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click...User's guides. The User's Guide is optional and may not ship with your computer. Quick Reference Guide 5 You can be found at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How...
.... Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click...User's guides. The User's Guide is optional and may not ship with your computer. Quick Reference Guide 5 You can be found at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How...
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... • Customer Care - Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Hints ...and tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy ...
... • Customer Care - Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Hints ...and tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy ...
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...key label is optional and may not be available in certain regions. • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type ...your computer. What Are You Looking For? After you ordered. • Regulatory model information and chassis • DCTR - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is already installed on the screen. • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. The operating system is customized ...
...key label is optional and may not be available in certain regions. • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type ...your computer. What Are You Looking For? After you ordered. • Regulatory model information and chassis • DCTR - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is already installed on the screen. • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. The operating system is customized ...
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... headphones and most kinds of the USB connectors. Press this button to help you use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in the Windows Device Manager. For more information, see "Power Management" in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Quick Reference Guide 9 Insert a floppy disk into this...
... headphones and most kinds of the USB connectors. Press this button to help you use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in the Windows Device Manager. For more information, see "Power Management" in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Quick Reference Guide 9 Insert a floppy disk into this...
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...the badge. The computer is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - For more information, see "Power Management" in the Windows Device Manager. Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. 12 Quick Reference Guide To exit from a power-saving mode, see "...on page 31 for 6 seconds or longer. This light turns on and blinks or remains solid to turn the badge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 power button 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD...
...the badge. The computer is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - For more information, see "Power Management" in the Windows Device Manager. Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. 12 Quick Reference Guide To exit from a power-saving mode, see "...on page 31 for 6 seconds or longer. This light turns on and blinks or remains solid to turn the badge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 power button 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD...
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... about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is configured as a wake device in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive...
... about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is configured as a wake device in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive...
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... save and close any open files, exit any open programs before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Turn off . b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off now. NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on your computer. 1 Shut...from your operating system, turn off when you pull connectors apart, keep them off . Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. ...
... save and close any open files, exit any open programs before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Turn off . b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off now. NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on your computer. 1 Shut...from your operating system, turn off when you pull connectors apart, keep them off . Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. ...
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... been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. If multiple versions are... listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to...
... been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. If multiple versions are... listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to...
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...Guide. If a failure is reported, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 7. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that ...and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. 1 Click the...
...Guide. If a failure is reported, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 7. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that ...and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. 1 Click the...
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... screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. If two or more restore points are available, click the...
... screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. If two or more restore points are available, click the...
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...controller. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin NOTE: The procedures in before you reinstall Windows XP. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data ...files on page 36) to return your Dell™ computer to the...
...controller. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin NOTE: The procedures in before you reinstall Windows XP. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data ...files on page 36) to return your Dell™ computer to the...
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...any open files and exit any key. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, ... repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you want to copy files and install the devices. After you reinstall the operating system, you reinstall Windows XP. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to boot from CD message appears, press any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. NOTICE...
...any open files and exit any key. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, ... repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you want to copy files and install the devices. After you reinstall the operating system, you reinstall Windows XP. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to boot from CD message appears, press any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. NOTICE...
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...remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to the Internet? www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next. 8 At the Computer Name ...and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next. 9 If the Modem Dialing ...
...remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to the Internet? www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next. 8 At the Computer Name ...and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next. 9 If the Modem Dialing ...
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... to inform you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the screen. 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device ...Type, and Topic. If you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is displayed on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and ...
... to inform you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the screen. 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device ...Type, and Topic. If you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is displayed on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and ...
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..., 31 H hardware beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 18 IRQ conflicts, 36 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 lights diagnostic, 32 system, 31 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O operating system CD, 7 Installation Guide, 7 reinstalling Windows XP, 38 P power light diagnosing problems with, 31...
..., 31 H hardware beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 18 IRQ conflicts, 36 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 lights diagnostic, 32 system, 31 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O operating system CD, 7 Installation Guide, 7 reinstalling Windows XP, 38 P power light diagnosing problems with, 31...
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See Drivers and Utilities CD S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 System Restore, 36 V voltage selection switch, 11, 13, 16 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 38 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 44 Index R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 38 ResourceCD.
See Drivers and Utilities CD S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 System Restore, 36 V voltage selection switch, 11, 13, 16 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 38 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 44 Index R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 38 ResourceCD.
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尋找資訊 DSS) 在此查找 Drivers and Utilities CD ResourceCD) 註 : Drivers and Utilities CD 81 Drivers and Utilities CD」Dell 71 Drivers and Utilities CD Drivers and Utilities CD CD Readme support.dell.com Desktop System Software (DSS) 位於 Drivers and Utilities CD 以及 Dell support.dell.com。 Dell Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 2 Drivers and Utilities CD 49
尋找資訊 DSS) 在此查找 Drivers and Utilities CD ResourceCD) 註 : Drivers and Utilities CD 81 Drivers and Utilities CD」Dell 71 Drivers and Utilities CD Drivers and Utilities CD CD Readme support.dell.com Desktop System Software (DSS) 位於 Drivers and Utilities CD 以及 Dell support.dell.com。 Dell Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 2 Drivers and Utilities CD 49
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解決問題 Dell Dell support.dell.com。 Dell Dell Dell 49 Dell Dell Dell Dell Dell 注意 : Dell Dell Drivers and Utilities CD ResourceCD)。 Dell 1 2 當出現 Dell F12 Drivers and Utilities CD 71 Drivers and Utilities CD Drivers and Utilities CD Windows Microsoft® Windows 3 Enter>。 4 當 Dell 從 Drivers and Utilities CD Drivers and Utilities CD 1 插入 Drivers and Utilities CD。 2 DELL F12>。 71
解決問題 Dell Dell support.dell.com。 Dell Dell Dell 49 Dell Dell Dell Dell Dell 注意 : Dell Dell Drivers and Utilities CD ResourceCD)。 Dell 1 2 當出現 Dell F12 Drivers and Utilities CD 71 Drivers and Utilities CD Drivers and Utilities CD Windows Microsoft® Windows 3 Enter>。 4 當 Dell 從 Drivers and Utilities CD Drivers and Utilities CD 1 插入 Drivers and Utilities CD。 2 DELL F12>。 71
