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...Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; is subject to change without the written permission of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary" in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. Microsoft and Windows... are registered trademarks of your computer. A01 Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of Dell Inc. disclaims any references in this document is ...
...Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; is subject to change without the written permission of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary" in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. Microsoft and Windows... are registered trademarks of your computer. A01 Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of Dell Inc. disclaims any references in this document is ...
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... information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and... on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see page 44), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 33), or access your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click...
... information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and... on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see page 44), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 33), or access your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click...
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... information repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - Computer documentation and product specifications and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Troubleshooting - Computer documentation,...Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - support.dell.com tips, articles...
... information repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - Computer documentation and product specifications and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Troubleshooting - Computer documentation,...Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - support.dell.com tips, articles...
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...• Details on my computer configuration • Service contract for my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for instructions. Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word ...screen. NOTE: The Operating System CD is already installed on your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - Ultra-small form factor chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 Desktop chassis • DCSM...
...• Details on my computer configuration • Service contract for my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for instructions. Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word ...screen. NOTE: The Operating System CD is already installed on your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - Ultra-small form factor chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 Desktop chassis • DCSM...
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...found, run . NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. Quick Reference Guide 33 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. 3 ...from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the option to boot from the CD/DVD drive from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to test displays in ...
...found, run . NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. Quick Reference Guide 33 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. 3 ...from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the option to boot from the CD/DVD drive from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to test displays in ...
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... configurations, the primary hard drive is unchecked. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver. 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 computer before you...
... configurations, the primary hard drive is unchecked. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver. 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 computer before you...
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...the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at this computer connect to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. The computer automatically restarts. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following...software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your 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 ...
...the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at this computer connect to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. The computer automatically restarts. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following...software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your 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 ...
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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