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...Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Dell... subject to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for ...
...Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Dell... subject to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for ...
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...; How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers (see page 44), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 33), or access your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. NOTE: Additional...(also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your documentation. Readme files may be included on your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center: ...
...; How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers (see page 44), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 33), or access your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. NOTE: Additional...(also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your documentation. Readme files may be included on your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center: ...
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...Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Upgrades - Drivers..., order status, warranty, and repair information repair information • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical...
...Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Upgrades - Drivers..., order status, warranty, and repair information repair information • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical...
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...your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - After you ordered. Mini tower chassis • DCNE - This website may not ...regions. NOTE: The Operating System CD is already installed on your computer. • Regulatory model information and chassis type • DCTR - Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and...
...your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - After you ordered. Mini tower chassis • DCNE - This website may not ...regions. NOTE: The Operating System CD is already installed on your computer. • Regulatory model information and chassis type • DCTR - Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and...
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... your computer's configuration information, and ensure that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears...
... your computer's configuration information, and ensure that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears...
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...NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your computer has a RAID controller. The reinstallation process can overwrite...take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to complete. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following sections in the ...
...NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your computer has a RAID controller. The reinstallation process can overwrite...take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to complete. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following sections in the ...
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... the ResourceCD) while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to continue. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the ...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? If you are ...
... the ResourceCD) while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to continue. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the ...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? If you are ...
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... conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 40 cover removing, 20 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 32 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6-7 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 E error messages beep codes, 39 H hardware beep...
... conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 40 cover removing, 20 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 32 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6-7 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 E error messages beep codes, 39 H hardware beep...
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R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 42 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 32 S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 40 System Restore, 40 T troubleshooting conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 40 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 42 System Restore, 40 48 Index
R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 42 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 32 S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 40 System Restore, 40 T troubleshooting conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 40 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 42 System Restore, 40 48 Index