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... 81 Beep Codes 82 System Messages 84 Dell Diagnostics 86 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 86 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 86 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 87 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 87 Drivers 89 What Is a Driver 89 Identifying Drivers 90 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 90 Restoring Your Operating System...
... 81 Beep Codes 82 System Messages 84 Dell Diagnostics 86 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 86 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 86 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 87 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 87 Drivers 89 What Is a Driver 89 Identifying Drivers 90 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 90 Restoring Your Operating System...
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...support site. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Select your computer, and click Submit. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is necessary for your ...region to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category...
...support site. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Select your computer, and click Submit. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is necessary for your ...region to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category...
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... NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. The USB connectors fit only one way. 24...
... NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. The USB connectors fit only one way. 24...
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See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your printer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 In Windows Vista™, click the Start start the Add Printer Wizard. → .... 4 Depending on page 90 and the documentation that came with your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: In Windows® XP, click Start→ Printers and Faxes→ Add a printer to 5 Install the printer...
See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your printer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 In Windows Vista™, click the Start start the Add Printer Wizard. → .... 4 Depending on page 90 and the documentation that came with your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: In Windows® XP, click Start→ Printers and Faxes→ Add a printer to 5 Install the printer...
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... SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall...
... SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall...
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... page 172. If the link integrity light is off, that the network is firmly inserted into both the network connector on page 93. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 93. Solving Problems 73 R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G S - Ensure that the network cable is...
... page 172. If the link integrity light is off, that the network is firmly inserted into both the network connector on page 93. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 93. Solving Problems 73 R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G S - Ensure that the network cable is...
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... as a lamp. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is working by testing it with the speakers. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - A D J U S T T H E W I C A L O U T L E T - See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 15). Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 93. No...
... as a lamp. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is working by testing it with the speakers. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - A D J U S T T H E W I C A L O U T L E T - See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 15). Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 93. No...
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... MAY OR MAY NOT INDICATE A POTENTIAL HARD DRIVE PROBLEM. - A chip on page 174. Use external power source for assistance. S.M.A.R.T error or possible hard drive failure. N O N - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I S K E T T E - Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart ... DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. See "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, no bootable floppy in floppy driver, the hard drive or floppy cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the...
... MAY OR MAY NOT INDICATE A POTENTIAL HARD DRIVE PROBLEM. - A chip on page 174. Use external power source for assistance. S.M.A.R.T error or possible hard drive failure. N O N - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I S K E T T E - Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart ... DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. See "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, no bootable floppy in floppy driver, the hard drive or floppy cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the...
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... Utilities media is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in... may not ship with your computer. then, shut down your hard drive or from the diagnostics utility partition on Dell™ computers. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems (see "Lockups...
... Utilities media is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in... may not ship with your computer. then, shut down your hard drive or from the diagnostics utility partition on Dell™ computers. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems (see "Lockups...
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...list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer and try again. Option Test Memory ...next steps change the boot sequence for the option you want to run . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want . NOTE: It is recommended that...
...list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer and try again. Option Test Memory ...next steps change the boot sequence for the option you want to run . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want . NOTE: It is recommended that...
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... you with your Microsoft Windows operating system. You may contain drivers for operating systems that are not on your computer. Troubleshooting Tools 89 The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Ensure that use the device. The device list may not display the names of all the components ...
... you with your Microsoft Windows operating system. You may contain drivers for operating systems that are not on your computer. Troubleshooting Tools 89 The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Ensure that use the device. The device list may not display the names of all the components ...
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... any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. 90 Troubleshooting Tools Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to continue. 2 Scroll down the list of your computer might not work correctly...of devices and check for Dell computers. If an exclamation point appears next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the device icon. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs ...
... any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. 90 Troubleshooting Tools Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to continue. 2 Scroll down the list of your computer might not work correctly...of devices and check for Dell computers. If an exclamation point appears next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the device icon. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs ...
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...the device for which the new driver was installed, then click Properties. 4 Click Driver and click Roll Back Driver. otherwise, contact your administrator to restart the computer. 4 When you installed the new driver. Using the Drivers and Utilities media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore ("Restoring ... on the computer, click Continue; If not, go to the operating state that existed before you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Windows XP 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under ...
...the device for which the new driver was installed, then click Properties. 4 Click Driver and click Roll Back Driver. otherwise, contact your administrator to restart the computer. 4 When you installed the new driver. Using the Drivers and Utilities media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore ("Restoring ... on the computer, click Continue; If not, go to the operating state that existed before you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Windows XP 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under ...
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... operating system. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If those drivers are installing the driver. 4 Right-click the device for which you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities media program. A message appears, stating that came installed in your computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files from a list or specific...
... operating system. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If those drivers are installing the driver. 4 Right-click the device for which you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities media program. A message appears, stating that came installed in your computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files from a list or specific...
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... the Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for which you previously copied the driver files. 6 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the device for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click ...Dell Factory Image Restore (available in when you are an administrator on the hard drive. Troubleshooting Tools 93 Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Use System Restore as the first solution for driver...
... the Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for which you previously copied the driver files. 6 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the device for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click ...Dell Factory Image Restore (available in when you are an administrator on the hard drive. Troubleshooting Tools 93 Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Use System Restore as the first solution for driver...
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... Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using these options. regardless...Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you purchased Troubleshooting Tools 95 If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Undoing the Last System Restore ...
... Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using these options. regardless...Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you purchased Troubleshooting Tools 95 If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Undoing the Last System Restore ...
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... System Restore to return your operating system to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you installed the new device driver. The restore process begins and may need to complete. A message appears when...Next. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. 98 Troubleshooting Tools The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. See "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 90. The Confirm ...
... System Restore to return your operating system to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you installed the new device driver. The restore process begins and may need to complete. A message appears when...Next. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. 98 Troubleshooting Tools The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. See "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 90. The Confirm ...
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...CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on the region from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer. NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for one time...hours to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Troubleshooting Tools 99 then, shut down your computer and try again. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any key to the devices specified in the system setup program...
...CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on the region from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer. NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for one time...hours to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Troubleshooting Tools 99 then, shut down your computer and try again. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any key to the devices specified in the system setup program...
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See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 121. • If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. PCI and PCI Express Cards Your computer supports two PCI cards, one PCI Express x16 card and one ...
See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 121. • If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. PCI and PCI Express Cards Your computer supports two PCI cards, one PCI Express x16 card and one ...
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...-in network adapter's connectors. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on page 20. 17 Install any drivers required for the card as described in a secure place. See "Back Panel Connectors" on the back panel. Do not connect the network cable to the...
...-in network adapter's connectors. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on page 20. 17 Install any drivers required for the card as described in a secure place. See "Back Panel Connectors" on the back panel. Do not connect the network cable to the...