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... 35 System Messages 40 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 41 Dell Diagnostics 42 Troubleshooting Tips 44 Power Problems 44 Memory Problems 45 Lockups and Software Problems 46 Dell Technical Update Service 48 Dell Support Utility 48 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 52 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft...
... 35 System Messages 40 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 41 Dell Diagnostics 42 Troubleshooting Tips 44 Power Problems 44 Memory Problems 45 Lockups and Software Problems 46 Dell Technical Update Service 48 Dell Support Utility 48 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 52 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft...
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... (see "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that shipped with your computer. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . It ...is active. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to review your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 42 Troubleshooting To start the Hardware Troubleshooter:...
... (see "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that shipped with your computer. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . It ...is active. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to review your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 42 Troubleshooting To start the Hardware Troubleshooter:...
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. Select Diagnostics from the start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on...Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: If you see a message stating that appears and press . ...
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. Select Diagnostics from the start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on...Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: If you see a message stating that appears and press . ...
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... program with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer.
... program with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer.
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...any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your administrator to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 52). Reinstalling Software Drivers Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with a [!]) on the device icon. Windows XP: ... System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. otherwise, contact your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Scroll down ...
...any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your administrator to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 52). Reinstalling Software Drivers Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with a [!]) on the device icon. Windows XP: ... System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. otherwise, contact your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Scroll down ...
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... Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 54) to return your first time to step 2. Windows Vista...
... Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 54) to return your first time to step 2. Windows Vista...
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.... Reinstalling Software 53 For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. If those drivers are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program...
.... Reinstalling Software 53 For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. If those drivers are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program...
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... When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the device for which you are completely reversible. 54 Reinstalling Software Any changes that System Restore makes to restore your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System ...Restore did not resolve your computer are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the...
... When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the device for which you are completely reversible. 54 Reinstalling Software Any changes that System Restore makes to restore your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System ...Restore did not resolve your computer are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the...
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... files added since you received your computer. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard 56 Reinstalling Software... state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than...
... files added since you received your computer. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard 56 Reinstalling Software... state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than...
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...you Begin If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to a Previous Device Driver Version" on page 54. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. See "Returning to the factory condition, then click Next. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up... all data files 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 configuration, you need to return your primary hard drive. To reinstall ...
...you Begin If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to a Previous Device Driver Version" on page 54. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. See "Returning to the factory condition, then click Next. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up... all data files 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 configuration, you need to return your primary hard drive. To reinstall ...
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..., shut down your computer and try again. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Press any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 If the Install Windows message appears, click Exit. ...installation. 60 Reinstalling Software Reinstalling Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any key to Boot from CD-ROM, and...
..., shut down your computer and try again. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Press any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 If the Install Windows message appears, click Exit. ...installation. 60 Reinstalling Software Reinstalling Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any key to Boot from CD-ROM, and...
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...The Service Tag/Express Service Code is located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support NOTE: Your Service Tag/Express Service... Utilities media is a CD or DVD that may have shipped with your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Readme files NOTE: Readme files may be included on your operating system Finding Information 61 ...
...The Service Tag/Express Service Code is located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support NOTE: Your Service Tag/Express Service... Utilities media is a CD or DVD that may have shipped with your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Readme files NOTE: Readme files may be included on your operating system Finding Information 61 ...
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...technical support and customer service, 64 Technical Update Service, 48 Dell Diagnostics, 42 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 43 starting from your hard drive, 43 Dell Factory Image Restore, 58 Dell Technology Guide, 62 DellConnect, 64 Desktop System Software, 61 diagnostics... beep codes, 33 Dell, 42 documentation, 61 Dell Technology Guide, 62 Service Manual, 62 drivers, 51 Drivers and Utilities media, 61 identifying, 51 reinstalling, 52 returning to a previous version, 52 Drivers and Utilities media, 52, 61 Dell Diagnostics, 42 E ergonomics information, 62...
...technical support and customer service, 64 Technical Update Service, 48 Dell Diagnostics, 42 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 43 starting from your hard drive, 43 Dell Factory Image Restore, 58 Dell Technology Guide, 62 DellConnect, 64 Desktop System Software, 61 diagnostics... beep codes, 33 Dell, 42 documentation, 61 Dell Technology Guide, 62 Service Manual, 62 drivers, 51 Drivers and Utilities media, 61 identifying, 51 reinstalling, 52 returning to a previous version, 52 Drivers and Utilities media, 52, 61 Dell Diagnostics, 42 E ergonomics information, 62...
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F Factory Image Restore, 56 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 finding information, 61 I Internet connecting, 18 setting up, 18 M media Drivers and Utilities, 61 operating system, 61 memory troubleshooting, 45 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 media, 59 PC Restore, 56 reinstalling, 61 System Restore, 54 Operating System media, 61 operating system...
F Factory Image Restore, 56 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 finding information, 61 I Internet connecting, 18 setting up, 18 M media Drivers and Utilities, 61 operating system, 61 memory troubleshooting, 45 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 media, 59 PC Restore, 56 reinstalling, 61 System Restore, 54 Operating System media, 61 operating system...
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..., 54 enabling, 56 T transferring information to a new computer, 19 troubleshooting, 33, 62 blue screen, 47 computer not responding, 46 Dell Diagnostics, 42 error messages, 35 memory, 45 power, 44 troubleshooting (continued) power light conditions, 44 power lights, 33 program crashes, 46..., 48 W Windows License label, 62 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 56, 58 Device Driver Rollback, 52 Program Compatibility wizard, 47 reinstalling, 61 returning to a previous device driver version, 52 System Restore, 54 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 ...
..., 54 enabling, 56 T transferring information to a new computer, 19 troubleshooting, 33, 62 blue screen, 47 computer not responding, 46 Dell Diagnostics, 42 error messages, 35 memory, 45 power, 44 troubleshooting (continued) power light conditions, 44 power lights, 33 program crashes, 46..., 48 W Windows License label, 62 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 56, 58 Device Driver Rollback, 52 Program Compatibility wizard, 47 reinstalling, 61 returning to a previous device driver version, 52 System Restore, 54 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 ...
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Windows XP (continued) returning to a previous device driver version, 52 setting up Internet connection, 18 System Restore, 54 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 Program Compatibility wizard, 47 76 Index
Windows XP (continued) returning to a previous device driver version, 52 setting up Internet connection, 18 System Restore, 54 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 Program Compatibility wizard, 47 76 Index
Service Manual
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...operating system. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual Removing a PCI or PCI Express Card Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card Configuring Your Computer After Removing or ... For a PCI card, grasp the card by its connector. Follow the procedures in the empty card-slot opening. Uninstall the card's driver and software from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. See Removing the Computer Cover. 4. Remove the bracket screw securing the card to...
...operating system. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual Removing a PCI or PCI Express Card Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card Configuring Your Computer After Removing or ... For a PCI card, grasp the card by its connector. Follow the procedures in the empty card-slot opening. Uninstall the card's driver and software from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. See Removing the Computer Cover. 4. Remove the bracket screw securing the card to...
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... to Contents Page Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup) 2. Network Card 1. For information on installing drivers and software for information about the card's cable connections. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup) 2. Connect any drivers required for the card as described in the procedure After Working on location of connectors, see...
... to Contents Page Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup) 2. Network Card 1. For information on installing drivers and software for information about the card's cable connections. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup) 2. Connect any drivers required for the card as described in the procedure After Working on location of connectors, see...
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... drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. 1. Option Settings l Diskette Drive - To make sure your computer to a USB connector. 2. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Dell Drivers and Utilities media, but you can also use this feature to restart your device is bootable, check the device documentation. When F2 = Setup, F12...
... drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. 1. Option Settings l Diskette Drive - To make sure your computer to a USB connector. 2. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Dell Drivers and Utilities media, but you can also use this feature to restart your device is bootable, check the device documentation. When F2 = Setup, F12...
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...a problem with your computer and try again. 4. Use the up- and down for assistance. NOTE: If you see Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media). 5. NOTE: Keyboard failure may not ship with your hard drive. Windows XP: 1. In the search results, ... active. Click Start® Help and Support. 2. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media provided with your computer. 3. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that shipped with your hard...
...a problem with your computer and try again. 4. Use the up- and down for assistance. NOTE: If you see Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media). 5. NOTE: Keyboard failure may not ship with your hard drive. Windows XP: 1. In the search results, ... active. Click Start® Help and Support. 2. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media provided with your computer. 3. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that shipped with your hard...