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.... disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2006 Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Intel and Pentium are...
.... disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2006 Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Intel and Pentium are...
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...and click User's guides. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be found at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for your computer. You can be available for my computer • My computer documentation ...about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see page 44), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 33), or access your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide...
...and click User's guides. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be found at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for your computer. You can be available for my computer • My computer documentation ...about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see page 44), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 33), or access your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide...
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... call and order status, warranty, and • Services and Warranties - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS is necessary for your Dell computer. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Upgrade information for components... system • Upgrades - Computer documentation and product specifications and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Troubleshooting - Hints and tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your region to direct your...
... call and order status, warranty, and • Services and Warranties - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS is necessary for your Dell computer. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Upgrade information for components... system • Upgrades - Computer documentation and product specifications and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Troubleshooting - Hints and tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your region to direct your...
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...Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - Mini tower chassis • DCNE - NOTE: The operating system media is optional and may not be available in ... chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for instructions. Your operating system product key label is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. Desktop chassis •...
...Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - Mini tower chassis • DCNE - NOTE: The operating system media is optional and may not be available in ... chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for instructions. Your operating system product key label is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. Desktop chassis •...
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...utility partition has been found, run . Then shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). If you wait too long and the ... Type 2 to start -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup and is active. 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 ...
...utility partition has been found, run . Then shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). If you wait too long and the ... Type 2 to start -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup and is active. 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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...4 When the tests are completed, if you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 34 Quick Reference Guide Displays error conditions... encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Displays your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and...
...4 When the tests are completed, if you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 34 Quick Reference Guide Displays error conditions... encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Displays your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and...
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... any virus protection software installed on your computer before you installed the new device driver. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to complete. See the documentation that were installed during... space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. 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 your primary hard drive. The reinstallation process ...
... any virus protection software installed on your computer before you installed the new device driver. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to complete. See the documentation that were installed during... space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. 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 your primary hard drive. The reinstallation process ...
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... Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. 44 Quick Reference Guide screen appears, you can enter up to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers... your selections. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to continue. The computer automatically restarts. If you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on this computer connect to the Internet? Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the...
... Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. 44 Quick Reference Guide screen appears, you can enter up to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers... your selections. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to continue. The computer automatically restarts. If you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on this computer connect to the Internet? Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the...
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To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu. Quick Reference Guide 45 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. 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.
To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu. Quick Reference Guide 45 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. 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