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...is difficult to read 43 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 45 Dell Diagnostics 48 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 48 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 48 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Reinstalling Drivers 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System... 51 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 51 4 Removing and Installing ...
...is difficult to read 43 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 45 Dell Diagnostics 48 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 48 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 48 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Reinstalling Drivers 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System... 51 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 51 4 Removing and Installing ...
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...details on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS provides critical updates for your operating ...system and support for components, such premier.support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and...
...details on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS provides critical updates for your operating ...system and support for components, such premier.support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and...
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... a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came 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. • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance...
... a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came 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. • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance...
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... Reader to transfer data directly to the USB connectors on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to your computer. The USB connectors fit only one way...
... Reader to transfer data directly to the USB connectors on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to your computer. The USB connectors fit only one way...
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...; Technology (Optional) Intel Viiv technology is a technology aimed at the digital home enthusiast that includes: • A BIOS with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors. In this mode, the computer is being lit. Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional... is still operating as a quick on/off the computer. Also, you may notice that are ordered with Quick Resume • Device drivers This technology allows the user's system to quickly return to an active state after non-use the hibernate settings you to mute.
...; Technology (Optional) Intel Viiv technology is a technology aimed at the digital home enthusiast that includes: • A BIOS with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors. In this mode, the computer is being lit. Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional... is still operating as a quick on/off the computer. Also, you may notice that are ordered with Quick Resume • Device drivers This technology allows the user's system to quickly return to an active state after non-use the hibernate settings you to mute.
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...3 Press the up- and down menu, select Do Nothing. Also, Quick Resume is optimized to take advantage of performing certain tasks simultaneously. These drivers are installed when this feature becomes active. and right-arrow keys to highlight the On option and press to access the menu. 4 Press the... left- It is recommended that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating system because Windows XP is enabled in System Setup The QRT drivers must be installed before this option is an Intel® technology that the check boxes for ...
...3 Press the up- and down menu, select Do Nothing. Also, Quick Resume is optimized to take advantage of performing certain tasks simultaneously. These drivers are installed when this feature becomes active. and right-arrow keys to highlight the On option and press to access the menu. 4 Press the... left- It is recommended that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating system because Windows XP is enabled in System Setup The QRT drivers must be installed before this option is an Intel® technology that the check boxes for ...
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... system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. See the software documentation for...
... system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. See the software documentation for...
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... • Connect or install a new device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any error conditions encountered. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you... in the device list in the following table for more information. Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its own set of the screen. All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your computer to your computer. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. NOTE: The ...
... • Connect or install a new device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any error conditions encountered. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you... in the device list in the following table for more information. Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its own set of the screen. All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your computer to your computer. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. NOTE: The ...
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Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance.... 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your hard drive...
Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance.... 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your hard drive...
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...to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. NOTE: Dell PC Restore is detected but incorrectly configured, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click ... device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to resolve the incompatibility. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on...
...to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. NOTE: Dell PC Restore is detected but incorrectly configured, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click ... device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to resolve the incompatibility. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on...
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...that you to see page 50) to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you set your Dell™ computer to restore your computer. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in... this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you install a device driver, use System Restore. If that ...
...that you to see page 50) to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you set your Dell™ computer to restore your computer. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in... this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you install a device driver, use System Restore. If that ...
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... any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer- Ensure that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is ...enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with less than 200...in when you reinstall Windows XP with PC Restore, click Reboot in certain regions. Enabling System Restore If you...
... any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer- Ensure that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is ...enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with less than 200...in when you reinstall Windows XP with PC Restore, click Reboot in certain regions. Enabling System Restore If you...
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Because the door is attached, it will remain in the open . Removing and Installing Parts 69 If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the PCI Express x16 and PCI Express x1 cards are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the procedures in the next section. Installing a .... PCI Express x16 card PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x16 card slot PCI Express x1 card slot If you are half-height slots. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI Express cards: • One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x1 card slot NOTE...
Because the door is attached, it will remain in the open . Removing and Installing Parts 69 If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the PCI Express x16 and PCI Express x1 cards are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the procedures in the next section. Installing a .... PCI Express x16 card PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x16 card slot PCI Express x1 card slot If you are half-height slots. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI Express cards: • One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x1 card slot NOTE...
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... or behind the cards. See the documentation that should be attached to electrical outlets, and then turn them on page 55. 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. Removing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in the card documentation.
... or behind the cards. See the documentation that should be attached to electrical outlets, and then turn them on page 55. 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. Removing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in the card documentation.
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... the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the connector labeled "SATA0" on . 6 Uninstall the card's driver. 4 If you connect two cables-a DC power cable and a data cable-or a single interface cable to the back of the drive and to the connector...
... the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the connector labeled "SATA0" on . 6 Uninstall the card's driver. 4 If you connect two cables-a DC power cable and a data cable-or a single interface cable to the back of the drive and to the connector...
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... DEP protection through creating an application compatibility shim and installing that USB devices will be enabled for an integrated video controller. DEP is not affected. Drivers and the Widows core kernel binaries are covered by DEP with NX-capable processors. Use this option appears in the operating system. If your hard...
... DEP protection through creating an application compatibility shim and installing that USB devices will be enabled for an integrated video controller. DEP is not affected. Drivers and the Widows core kernel binaries are covered by DEP with NX-capable processors. Use this option appears in the operating system. If your hard...
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...of the computer and all associated cabling are provided pursuant to cover all thirdparty software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. In addition, any peripheral, accessory, or software program sold by the original manufacturer of "Third-Party" Software...through CFI for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to comply with the limits for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all Dell-installed hardware. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation...
...of the computer and all associated cabling are provided pursuant to cover all thirdparty software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. In addition, any peripheral, accessory, or software program sold by the original manufacturer of "Third-Party" Software...through CFI for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to comply with the limits for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all Dell-installed hardware. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation...
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...tips, 23 how to, 21 cover closing, 93 opening, 61 D Dell contacting, 110-111 Dell Diagnostics, 48 support policy, 110 support site, 10 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 45 diagnostics Dell, 48 lights, 45 display. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement,... 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 warranty, 9 drivers about, 49 identifying, 49...
...tips, 23 how to, 21 cover closing, 93 opening, 61 D Dell contacting, 110-111 Dell Diagnostics, 48 support policy, 110 support site, 10 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 45 diagnostics Dell, 48 lights, 45 display. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement,... 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 warranty, 9 drivers about, 49 identifying, 49...
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..., 99 expansion bus, 96 memory, 95 physical, 99 power, 98 processor, 95 technical, 95 video, 96 standby mode, 24 support contacting Dell, 110-111 policy, 110 system board, 64 System Restore, 51-52 system setup entering, 100 options, 102 screens, 100 T technical support policy,... 29 TV connect to computer, 15 U USB booting to devices, 105 V video problems, 42 volume adjusting, 41 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 27 Network Setup Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 35 restoring, 51...
..., 99 expansion bus, 96 memory, 95 physical, 99 power, 98 processor, 95 technical, 95 video, 96 standby mode, 24 support contacting Dell, 110-111 policy, 110 system board, 64 System Restore, 51-52 system setup entering, 100 options, 102 screens, 100 T technical support policy,... 29 TV connect to computer, 15 U USB booting to devices, 105 V video problems, 42 volume adjusting, 41 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 27 Network Setup Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 35 restoring, 51...