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... 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...
... 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...
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...• Downloads - If To download Desktop System Software: you should also reinstall the DSS utility. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. ..., and click Submit. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Select your computer, you reinstall the operating system for your 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to view the appropriate support site. Service call...
...• Downloads - If To download Desktop System Software: you should also reinstall the DSS utility. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. ..., and click Submit. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Select your computer, you reinstall the operating system for your 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to view the appropriate support site. Service call...
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...; XP, click Start→ Printers and Faxes→ Add a printer to 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your printer.
...; XP, click Start→ Printers and Faxes→ Add a printer to 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your printer.
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... the drive and try again. S YS T E M D I S N O T R E A D Y - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 187). Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD. Remove the floppy disk from the drive and restart your computer to use... first. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - O P E R A T I A - N O N - If so, run the program that you want to restore computer resources. A R E Q U I B L E . To remove and then reinstall...
... the drive and try again. S YS T E M D I S N O T R E A D Y - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 187). Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD. Remove the floppy disk from the drive and restart your computer to use... first. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - O P E R A T I A - N O N - If so, run the program that you want to restore computer resources. A R E Q U I B L E . To remove and then reinstall...
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..., press and hold the power button for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy disk or CD. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Solving Problems 67 C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is no longer responding. 4 Click End...
..., press and hold the power button for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy disk or CD. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Solving Problems 67 C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is no longer responding. 4 Click End...
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... configured properly. • Verify that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
... configured properly. • Verify that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
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R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 93. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - If the link integrity light is functioning. Replace the network cable. Contact your network administrator or the person who ...
R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 93. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - If the link integrity light is functioning. Replace the network cable. Contact your network administrator or the person who ...
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...power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "DC Power Connector P8" on page 111). • Remove and then reinstall any of interference are securely connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before... Problems 75 E L I M I N A T E I N G A M B E R - NOTE: If you begin any cards (see "Cards" on page 116). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see "Setting Up a Printer" on page 121). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N T E R F E R E N C E -
...power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "DC Power Connector P8" on page 111). • Remove and then reinstall any of interference are securely connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before... Problems 75 E L I M I N A T E I N G A M B E R - NOTE: If you begin any cards (see "Cards" on page 116). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see "Setting Up a Printer" on page 121). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N T E R F E R E N C E -
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..., adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Ensure that the sound is not muted. 78 Solving Problems See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 93. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is working by testing it with the speakers. Click...
..., adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Ensure that the sound is not muted. 78 Solving Problems See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 93. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is working by testing it with the speakers. Click...
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.... This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Ensure that the computer encountered a possible motherboard failure. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see "DC Power Connector P8" on page 116). • If the power light is receiving electrical power, a device might ... is steady amber, there may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see "System Board Components" on page 116). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Cards" on page 106). - One possible beep code consists...
.... This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Ensure that the computer encountered a possible motherboard failure. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see "DC Power Connector P8" on page 116). • If the power light is receiving electrical power, a device might ... is steady amber, there may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see "System Board Components" on page 116). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Cards" on page 106). - One possible beep code consists...
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Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 5 Real time clock failure. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 6 Video BIOS Test Failure Contact Dell. 7 CPU cache test failure Contact Dell. Possible Contact Dell. Possible Replace the battery (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 150). If the...
Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 5 Real time clock failure. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 6 Video BIOS Test Failure Contact Dell. 7 CPU cache test failure Contact Dell. Possible Contact Dell. Possible Replace the battery (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 150). If the...
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All devices require a driver program. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. NOTICE: The Drivers ... media (if applicable). Each device has its own set of specialized commands that use the device. Troubleshooting Tools 89 The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. The device list may need to your Microsoft Windows operating system. Many drivers...
All devices require a driver program. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. NOTICE: The Drivers ... media (if applicable). Each device has its own set of specialized commands that use the device. Troubleshooting Tools 89 The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. The device list may need to your Microsoft Windows operating system. Many drivers...
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..., click Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Scroll down the list to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue. 2 Scroll down ...the list of your computer after you may appear. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Computer→...
..., click Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Scroll down the list to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue. 2 Scroll down ...the list of your computer after you may appear. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Computer→...
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... media, go to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the prompts on page 93) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The User Account Control window...
... media, go to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the prompts on page 93) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The User Account Control window...
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...Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall and follow the instructions on your hard drive. 7 When the name of device for which you may be displayed by your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities media program. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next...The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in the search, then click Browse and navigate to update the driver manually. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click to check Include this location ...
...Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall and follow the instructions on your hard drive. 7 When the name of device for which you may be displayed by your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities media program. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next...The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in the search, then click Browse and navigate to update the driver manually. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click to check Include this location ...
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...countries or on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is unchecked. Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory 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... and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your hard drive to Windows XP. If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. These options restore your operating...
...countries or on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is unchecked. Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory 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... and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your hard drive to Windows XP. If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. These options restore your operating...
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... Windows System Restore" on page 90. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on as a local user. 4 To access... newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Using the Operating System Media Before you Begin If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the checkbox to confirm that you do...
... Windows System Restore" on page 90. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on as a local user. 4 To access... newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Using the Operating System Media Before you Begin If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the checkbox to confirm that you do...
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...you to load any open files and exit any required drivers. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are installed on the screen to...Depending on the region from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on your hard drive. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for one time only. NOTE...
...you to load any open files and exit any required drivers. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are installed on the screen to...Depending on the region from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on your hard drive. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for one time only. NOTE...
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... tip of a Phillips screwdriver with the screw holes in the floppy drive with the slot on page 174). 8 If you are not replacing the drive, reinstall the drive panel insert (see "Replacing the Floppy Drive Panel Insert" on page 139). 9 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page...
... tip of a Phillips screwdriver with the screw holes in the floppy drive with the slot on page 174). 8 If you are not replacing the drive, reinstall the drive panel insert (see "Replacing the Floppy Drive Panel Insert" on page 139). 9 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page...
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... "Removing the Bezel" on page 123). 4 If this is connected. 8 Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the back of the computer. 7 If you are not reinstalling the Media Card Reader, replace the drive panel insert, as needed. 8 Replace the bezel (see "Replacing the Bezel" on page 125). 9 Replace the computer cover...
... "Removing the Bezel" on page 123). 4 If this is connected. 8 Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the back of the computer. 7 If you are not reinstalling the Media Card Reader, replace the drive panel insert, as needed. 8 Replace the bezel (see "Replacing the Bezel" on page 125). 9 Replace the computer cover...