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...written permission of Intel Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. Reproduction in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. A01 NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential ... used in this document to refer to hardware or loss of Dell Inc.; The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Dell Inc. disclaims any references in trademarks and trade names other than...
...written permission of Intel Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. Reproduction in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. A01 NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential ... used in this document to refer to hardware or loss of Dell Inc.; The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Dell Inc. disclaims any references in trademarks and trade names other than...
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... and click User's guides. You can be included on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or... experienced users. Dell™ Product Information Guide • 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 ...
... and click User's guides. You can be included on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or... experienced users. Dell™ Product Information Guide • 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 ...
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..., service call status • User guides - Computer documentation and product specifications and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Troubleshooting - What Are You Looking For? Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the...; Customer Care - Service call and order status, warranty, and • Services and Warranties - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support -
..., service call status • User guides - Computer documentation and product specifications and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Troubleshooting - What Are You Looking For? Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the...; Customer Care - Service call and order status, warranty, and • Services and Warranties - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support -
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... The color of your CD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your computer. What Are You Looking For? • Service call status and support ... modem) • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - To reinstall your computer. • Regulatory model information and chassis type • DCTR - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is already installed on your online User's Guide for ...
... The color of your CD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your computer. What Are You Looking For? • Service call status and support ... modem) • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - To reinstall your computer. • Regulatory model information and chassis type • DCTR - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is already installed on your online User's Guide for ...
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... that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see page 33). Then shut... appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to ...
... that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see page 33). Then shut... appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to ...
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... information in the device list in the following table for more information. The device list may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 34 Quick Reference Guide Write down the error code and problem description and ...follow the instructions on contacting Dell, see your computer. This test typically takes 10 to answer questions periodically. Describes the test and may ...
... information in the device list in the following table for more information. The device list may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 34 Quick Reference Guide Write down the error code and problem description and ...follow the instructions on contacting Dell, see your computer. This test typically takes 10 to answer questions periodically. Describes the test and may ...
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...are listed. 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 To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your primary hard drive. The reinstallation process can ... problem, then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you reinstall Windows XP. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to load any virus protection software installed on your hard drive. To verify...
...are listed. 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 To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your primary hard drive. The reinstallation process can ... problem, then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you reinstall Windows XP. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to load any virus protection software installed on your hard drive. To verify...
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...accept the default selections. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. 44 Quick Reference Guide screen appears, you are...any key to boot from the CD. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to continue. To complete the ...
...accept the default selections. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. 44 Quick Reference Guide screen appears, you are...any key to boot from the CD. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to continue. To complete the ...
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The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. Quick Reference Guide 45 To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your system configuration is displayed on the screen. 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to your computer.
The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. Quick Reference Guide 45 To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your system configuration is displayed on the screen. 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to your computer.
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... previous operating state, 40 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...
... previous operating state, 40 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...
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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