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3 Specifications 23 4 Troubleshooting 35 Tools 35 Power Lights 35 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 37 Dell Diagnostics 42 Solving Problems 44 Power Problems 45 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software Problems 47 Dell™ Technical Update Service 49 Dell Support Utility 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . . 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 56 Using the Operating System Media 59 4 Contents
3 Specifications 23 4 Troubleshooting 35 Tools 35 Power Lights 35 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 37 Dell Diagnostics 42 Solving Problems 44 Power Problems 45 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software Problems 47 Dell™ Technical Update Service 49 Dell Support Utility 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . . 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 56 Using the Operating System Media 59 4 Contents
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... and follow the instructions on your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to test ...displays in the system setup program and is active. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to wait until you see a...
... and follow the instructions on your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to test ...displays in the system setup program and is active. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to wait until you see a...
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..., review the installation procedures and ensure that the device is correctly installed (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; This message may not apply if you set your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start ..., continue to wait until you want to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you see your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the exact message.
..., review the installation procedures and ensure that the device is correctly installed (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; This message may not apply if you set your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start ..., continue to wait until you want to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you see your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the exact message.
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If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 48 Troubleshooting See the software ...CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start...
If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 48 Troubleshooting See the software ...CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start...
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... might not work correctly. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. If an exclamation point is the source of your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Software 51 Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and...
... might not work correctly. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. If an exclamation point is the source of your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Software 51 Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and...
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...→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If this is your Drivers and Utilities media. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ ... Operating System" on page 54) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to the operating state that existed before you are ...
...→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If this is your Drivers and Utilities media. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ ... Operating System" on page 54) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to the operating state that existed before you are ...
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... identified these components in your system window. 6 Click the driver that the Resource media is not listed, then that came with the device. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for the new hardware...
... identified these components in your system window. 6 Click the driver that the Resource media is not listed, then that came with the device. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for the new hardware...
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... option which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. 54 Reinstalling Software Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System...
... option which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. 54 Reinstalling Software Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System...
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... and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 ... purchased the computer. Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to Windows XP. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. 56...
... and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 ... purchased the computer. Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to Windows XP. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. 56...
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... condition. 8 Click Finish to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Microsoft Windows System Restore to return your operating system to restart the computer. Reinstalling Software 59 NOTICE: If you do...
... condition. 8 Click Finish to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Microsoft Windows System Restore to return your operating system to restart the computer. Reinstalling Software 59 NOTICE: If you do...
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...computer, or whether you need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer. Reinstalling Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to... installation. 60 Reinstalling Software To reinstall Windows, you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer and try again. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of...
...computer, or whether you need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer. Reinstalling Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to... installation. 60 Reinstalling Software To reinstall Windows, you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer and try again. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of...
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... Manual, 62 setup, 15 software reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 48 specifications, 23 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media, 44 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 43 support contacting Dell, 69 System Restore, 54 T Technical Update Service, 49 transferring information to a new ... 35 beep codes, 35 blue screen, 48 computer stops responding, 47 Dell Diagnostics, 42 error messages, 37 lockups, 47 memory, 46 power, 45 power light conditions, 45 power lights, 35 programs and Windows compatibility, 48 restore to previous state, 54 software, 47-48 72...
... Manual, 62 setup, 15 software reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 48 specifications, 23 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media, 44 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 43 support contacting Dell, 69 System Restore, 54 T Technical Update Service, 49 transferring information to a new ... 35 beep codes, 35 blue screen, 48 computer stops responding, 47 Dell Diagnostics, 42 error messages, 37 lockups, 47 memory, 46 power, 45 power light conditions, 45 power lights, 35 programs and Windows compatibility, 48 restore to previous state, 54 software, 47-48 72...
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V views front, 7 W Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 52 Factory Image Restore, 56 Program Compatibility wizard, 48 reinstalling, 61 System Restore, 54 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 PC Restore, 56 reinstalling, 61 System Restore, 54 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 Program Compatibility wizard, 48 Index 73
V views front, 7 W Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 52 Factory Image Restore, 56 Program Compatibility wizard, 48 reinstalling, 61 System Restore, 54 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 PC Restore, 56 reinstalling, 61 System Restore, 54 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 Program Compatibility wizard, 48 Index 73
Service Manual
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...to select Test System and then press . For more information on using the system setup program, see Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media). 3. NOTE: If your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. ...161; During the assessment, answer any key to start the search. 3. Press and hold the key or the mute button then turn on your hard drive. 4. Click the Windows Vista start the search. 3. Windows XP: 1. NOTE: The Dell...
...to select Test System and then press . For more information on using the system setup program, see Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media). 3. NOTE: If your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. ...161; During the assessment, answer any key to start the search. 3. Press and hold the key or the mute button then turn on your hard drive. 4. Click the Windows Vista start the search. 3. Windows XP: 1. NOTE: The Dell...
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... a key is held down - or down for extended periods of time. Close the Main Menu window to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive then press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter system setup to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device...
... a key is held down - or down for extended periods of time. Close the Main Menu window to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive then press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter system setup to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device...
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Click to select the program that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. Check the software documentation - A program is compatible with this version of Windows. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. l Verify that is installed and configured properly. l If necessary, uninstall...programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to non-XP operating system environments. 1. Click End Task. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the program is designed for at least 8 to access the Task ...
Click to select the program that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. Check the software documentation - A program is compatible with this version of Windows. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. l Verify that is installed and configured properly. l If necessary, uninstall...programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to non-XP operating system environments. 1. Click End Task. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the program is designed for at least 8 to access the Task ...