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... for Your Computer 31 Solving Problems 32 Troubleshooting Tips 32 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 32 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 Before You Start Testing 36 Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 37 Diagnostic Lights 37 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Index...
... for Your Computer 31 Solving Problems 32 Troubleshooting Tips 32 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 32 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 Before You Start Testing 36 Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 37 Diagnostic Lights 37 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Index...
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... the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in your User's Guide, go to support.dell.com (on the screen, write down the exact message. To resolve incompatibilities using System Restore. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the... resolve a hardware conflict on the screen. 32 Quick Reference Guide Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips Perform...
... the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in your User's Guide, go to support.dell.com (on the screen, write down the exact message. To resolve incompatibilities using System Restore. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the... resolve a hardware conflict on the screen. 32 Quick Reference Guide Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips Perform...
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... complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to All Programs→ Accessories→... System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 3 Click Next. All calendar dates with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System...
... complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to All Programs→ Accessories→... System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 3 Click Next. All calendar dates with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System...
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...error messages if problems are detected 34 Quick Reference Guide 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is recommended that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Using the Last Known Good Configuration 1 Restart your operating ...system when prompted. The Dell Diagnostics allow you to: • Perform quick checks or ...
...error messages if problems are detected 34 Quick Reference Guide 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is recommended that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Using the Last Known Good Configuration 1 Restart your operating ...system when prompted. The Dell Diagnostics allow you to: • Perform quick checks or ...
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Index B beep codes, 36 C cards slots, 21, 24 CD drive eject button, 19, 22 computer beep codes, 36 restore to previous state, 32 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 32 connectors headphone, 20, 23 IEEE, 19, 22 keyboard, 26 line-in, 26 line-out, 26 ..., 37 F floppy drive activity light, 19, 22 eject button, 19, 22 H hard drive activity light, 19-20, 22-23 hardware beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 headphone connector, 20, 23 Help and Support Center, 7 I IEEE connectors, 19, 22 installing parts turning off your computer, 30 IRQ...
Index B beep codes, 36 C cards slots, 21, 24 CD drive eject button, 19, 22 computer beep codes, 36 restore to previous state, 32 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 32 connectors headphone, 20, 23 IEEE, 19, 22 keyboard, 26 line-in, 26 line-out, 26 ..., 37 F floppy drive activity light, 19, 22 eject button, 19, 22 H hard drive activity light, 19-20, 22-23 hardware beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 headphone connector, 20, 23 Help and Support Center, 7 I IEEE connectors, 19, 22 installing parts turning off your computer, 30 IRQ...
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... connector, 21, 24 light, 20, 23 problems beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 restore to previous state, 32 R reinstalling Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 34 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 32 sound ...connectors line-in, 26 line-out, 26 system board, 28 System Restore, 32 T troubleshooting conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 32 U USB connector, 26 connectors, 20, 23 User's Guide...
... connector, 21, 24 light, 20, 23 problems beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 restore to previous state, 32 R reinstalling Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 34 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 32 sound ...connectors line-in, 26 line-out, 26 system board, 28 System Restore, 32 T troubleshooting conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 32 U USB connector, 26 connectors, 20, 23 User's Guide...