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Operating System CD and Installation Guide If you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system The labels are located on your computer. 6 Setup and Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag Number • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here Express Service Code and Product Key • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer under the front-panel door.
Operating System CD and Installation Guide If you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system The labels are located on your computer. 6 Setup and Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag Number • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here Express Service Code and Product Key • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer under the front-panel door.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • System board connectors Find it Here System Information Label • Warranty Information Dell System Information Guide • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer and devices Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and then click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions shown on the screen. 8 Setup and Quick Reference Guide
www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • System board connectors Find it Here System Information Label • Warranty Information Dell System Information Guide • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer and devices Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and then click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions shown on the screen. 8 Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...below: Product Key (ID or COA 16 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide Your computer is automatic and may be prompted to enter the Windows Product Key (also called the Product ID or COA) to complete setup. Before turning on your computer. The initial setup of the operating...is preconfigured with the operating system already installed. You may appear, including one that shows your Service Tag and Express Service Code. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: For more information on setting up the operating system, see the operating system installation guide. 7 Operating System When you ...
...below: Product Key (ID or COA 16 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide Your computer is automatic and may be prompted to enter the Windows Product Key (also called the Product ID or COA) to complete setup. Before turning on your computer. The initial setup of the operating...is preconfigured with the operating system already installed. You may appear, including one that shows your Service Tag and Express Service Code. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: For more information on setting up the operating system, see the operating system installation guide. 7 Operating System When you ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: For more information on setting up messages may be prompted to enter the Windows Product Key (also called the Product ID or COA) to complete setup. Additional setup time may appear, including one that shows your Service Tag and ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: For more information on setting up messages may be prompted to enter the Windows Product Key (also called the Product ID or COA) to complete setup. Additional setup time may appear, including one that shows your Service Tag and ...
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...or devices and are experiencing problems with the software or device or contact the vendor to print the procedure before you begin working. For Windows NT®, press the spacebar when the message Press the spacebar NOW to the last known good setting, and then select your computer,...You can also access the User's Guide from Internet Explorer, select Print all linked documents in the Print window. To print the entire User's Guide from the Dell Precision ResourceCD or support.dell.com. Problems With Additional Devices and Software If you install any devices or software that did not ship ...
...or devices and are experiencing problems with the software or device or contact the vendor to print the procedure before you begin working. For Windows NT®, press the spacebar when the message Press the spacebar NOW to the last known good setting, and then select your computer,...You can also access the User's Guide from Internet Explorer, select Print all linked documents in the Print window. To print the entire User's Guide from the Dell Precision ResourceCD or support.dell.com. Problems With Additional Devices and Software If you install any devices or software that did not ship ...
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...the information on your computer and operating system, reinstall the device or software. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 35 See "Using the Dell Precision ResourceCD" on page 40 for more information on page 5. NOTE: Your operating system may have verified that the device or software... operating system when prompted. NOTICE: The following process erases all of your operating system installation guide for more information. • For Windows NT, if the first two procedures did not work , run ZZTop. See your operating system installation guide for more information. •...
...the information on your computer and operating system, reinstall the device or software. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 35 See "Using the Dell Precision ResourceCD" on page 40 for more information on page 5. NOTE: Your operating system may have verified that the device or software... operating system when prompted. NOTICE: The following process erases all of your operating system installation guide for more information. • For Windows NT, if the first two procedures did not work , run ZZTop. See your operating system installation guide for more information. •...
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... the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver for your computer, click Drivers from within the Windows operating system: 1 Insert the Dell Precision ResourceCD into the CD drive. To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the installation program. ...and Quick Re ference Guide To access the Dell Precision ResourceCD Guide, click User's Guides in the Topic pull-down menu and click Dell Precision ResourceCD. If you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. If you are running Windows. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list...
... the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver for your computer, click Drivers from within the Windows operating system: 1 Insert the Dell Precision ResourceCD into the CD drive. To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the installation program. ...and Quick Re ference Guide To access the Dell Precision ResourceCD Guide, click User's Guides in the Topic pull-down menu and click Dell Precision ResourceCD. If you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. If you are running Windows. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list...
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... Main Menu appears, select the test you want to test displays in error messages. NOTICE: Only use the Dell Diagnostics to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Using this program with other computers can result in system setup and is active. Enter system setup, review your computer's configuration information,... • Select tests based on a symptom of the problem you are detected Starting the Dell Diagnostics It is recommended that the device you want to run. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to test your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD (...
... Main Menu appears, select the test you want to test displays in error messages. NOTICE: Only use the Dell Diagnostics to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Using this program with other computers can result in system setup and is active. Enter system setup, review your computer's configuration information,... • Select tests based on a symptom of the problem you are detected Starting the Dell Diagnostics It is recommended that the device you want to run. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to test your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD (...
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...from the numbered list. Then shut down and restart the computer. This test typically takes 10 to answer questions periodically. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is located at the top of each... on your part. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: This feature changes the boot sequence for your platform. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to ...
...from the numbered list. Then shut down and restart the computer. This test typically takes 10 to answer questions periodically. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is located at the top of each... on your part. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: This feature changes the boot sequence for your platform. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to ...
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...diagnostic lights to call technical support. Corrective Action No corrective action is identified. See the User's Guide for more information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Messages and Codes Your application programs, operating system, and computer can help you analyze and solve problems. To locate these ...System Light Codes Power Light Solid green Blinking green Hard-Drive Light Cause N/A Power is on, and the computer is in the suspended state (Windows 2000 and XP). Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on your User's Guide. See "Power Management" in your...
...diagnostic lights to call technical support. Corrective Action No corrective action is identified. See the User's Guide for more information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Messages and Codes Your application programs, operating system, and computer can help you analyze and solve problems. To locate these ...System Light Codes Power Light Solid green Blinking green Hard-Drive Light Cause N/A Power is on, and the computer is in the suspended state (Windows 2000 and XP). Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on your User's Guide. See "Power Management" in your...
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...Windows are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2001-2002 Dell Computer Corporation. July 2002 P/N 88HYD Rev. A04 Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation is subject to change without the written permission of Dell...data and tells you make better use of your computer. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is ...
...Windows are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2001-2002 Dell Computer Corporation. July 2002 P/N 88HYD Rev. A04 Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation is subject to change without the written permission of Dell...data and tells you make better use of your computer. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is ...
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..., and warranty information about the additional documentation for your computer. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. Your Dell Precision Workstation User's Guide Your User's Guide is also located on using Windows XP - Clicking the icon launches your operating system. To access the User's Guide, follow the instructions for removing and...
..., and warranty information about the additional documentation for your computer. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. Your Dell Precision Workstation User's Guide Your User's Guide is also located on using Windows XP - Clicking the icon launches your operating system. To access the User's Guide, follow the instructions for removing and...
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Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Information in this ... claiming the marks and names or their products. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Reproduction in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; A04 Other trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Information in this ... claiming the marks and names or their products. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Reproduction in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; A04 Other trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
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...diagnostic and troubleshooting information, and technical specifications. If you purchased separately for your computer. • Dell documentation updates, which are using Windows XP - Your Dell Precision Workstation User's Guide Your User's Guide is also located on your desktop. Click the Start ...resources and documentation for your computer, instructions on using Microsoft ® Windows® 2000 - NOTE: Your User's Guide and other documents. It also provides information about your Dell Precision™ Workstation. If you to view system and peripheral documentation. Double...
...diagnostic and troubleshooting information, and technical specifications. If you purchased separately for your computer. • Dell documentation updates, which are using Windows XP - Your Dell Precision Workstation User's Guide Your User's Guide is also located on your desktop. Click the Start ...resources and documentation for your computer, instructions on using Microsoft ® Windows® 2000 - NOTE: Your User's Guide and other documents. It also provides information about your Dell Precision™ Workstation. If you to view system and peripheral documentation. Double...