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... to read 51 3 Troubleshooting Tools 53 Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 56 Drivers 57 What Is a Driver 57 Identifying Drivers 58 Reinstalling Drivers 58 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 59 Restoring Your Operating System 59 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 60 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 61 4 Removing and Installing Parts...
... to read 51 3 Troubleshooting Tools 53 Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 56 Drivers 57 What Is a Driver 57 Identifying Drivers 58 Reinstalling Drivers 58 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 59 Restoring Your Operating System 59 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 60 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 61 4 Removing and Installing Parts...
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... utility. Find it Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions.... click Dell Desktop System Software. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches...
... utility. Find it Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions.... click Dell Desktop System Software. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches...
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... same time you purchased your printer. See the documentation 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...
... same time you purchased your printer. See the documentation 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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... a telephone line. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can access the Internet and use a dial-up connection, you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL...
... a telephone line. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can access the Internet and use a dial-up connection, you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL...
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...spare hard drive. 3 Click Mark as the broken member's replacement. The spare hard drive will be created with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors. You can manually rebuild the computer's redundancy mirror to a new hard drive by the operating ...(Optional) Intel Viiv technology is a technology aimed at the digital home enthusiast that includes: • A BIOS with Quick Resume • Device drivers This technology allows the user's system to quickly return to an active state after non-use your computer does not have a spare hard drive, ...
...spare hard drive. 3 Click Mark as the broken member's replacement. The spare hard drive will be created with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors. You can manually rebuild the computer's redundancy mirror to a new hard drive by the operating ...(Optional) Intel Viiv technology is a technology aimed at the digital home enthusiast that includes: • A BIOS with Quick Resume • Device drivers This technology allows the user's system to quickly return to an active state after non-use your computer does not have a spare hard drive, ...
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Also, you may blink when the hard drive is being accessed by the power button indicator and diagnostic lights 1, 2, and 4 being lit. These drivers are checked. 6 Click the Advanced tab. 7 From the When I press the power button on my computer drop-down menu, select Do Nothing. 8 From the When I ... causes the display to go blank and the audio to access the menu. 3 Press the up- Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup The QRT drivers must be installed before this mode, the computer is still operating as a quick on the optional Microsoft® Windows®...
Also, you may blink when the hard drive is being accessed by the power button indicator and diagnostic lights 1, 2, and 4 being lit. These drivers are checked. 6 Click the Advanced tab. 7 From the When I press the power button on my computer drop-down menu, select Do Nothing. 8 From the When I ... causes the display to go blank and the audio to access the menu. 3 Press the up- Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup The QRT drivers must be installed before this mode, the computer is still operating as a quick on the optional Microsoft® Windows®...
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... THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer. Then restart your... O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that...
... THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer. Then restart your... O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that...
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... by changing the test settings. 4 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system.... The device list may not display the names of the screen. 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. Describes the test and may need...
... by changing the test settings. 4 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system.... The device list may not display the names of the screen. 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. Describes the test and may need...
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... problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 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. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to see if any device has...
... problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 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. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to see if any device has...
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... CD with your computer, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. To resolve incompatibilities using the Operating System CD...Restoring Your Operating System You can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer....
... CD with your computer, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. To resolve incompatibilities using the Operating System CD...Restoring Your Operating System You can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer....
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... or more restore points are available, click the restore point that you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. See the Windows Help and Support Center...provides a calendar that Restore my computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in ... or programs until the system restoration is automatically selected. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer. ...
... or more restore points are available, click the restore point that you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. See the Windows Help and Support Center...provides a calendar that Restore my computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in ... or programs until the system restoration is automatically selected. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer. ...
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... or programs until the system restoration is unchecked. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is not ...digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec is automatically disabled. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system...not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive.
... or programs until the system restoration is unchecked. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is not ...digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec is automatically disabled. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system...not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive.
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..., remove the current driver for Audigy II and IEEE 1394 PCI add-in-cards that includes a front-mounted IEEE 1394 connector. 1 Follow the procedures in the next section. release tabs (2) card retention door alignment bar alignment guide filler bracket Removing and Installing Parts 77 Installing a PCI Card NOTE: Dell offers an optional...
..., remove the current driver for Audigy II and IEEE 1394 PCI add-in-cards that includes a front-mounted IEEE 1394 connector. 1 Follow the procedures in the next section. release tabs (2) card retention door alignment bar alignment guide filler bracket Removing and Installing Parts 77 Installing a PCI Card NOTE: Dell offers an optional...
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... bracket in "Before You Begin" on page 63. 2 Remove the computer cover (see page 68). 3 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 126). 80 Removing and Installing Parts Removing a PCI Card 1 Follow the procedures in the empty card-slot opening. If you are flush...installed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to the equipment. 11 Connect any drivers required for information about the card cable connections. Cables routed over or behind the cards. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards...
... bracket in "Before You Begin" on page 63. 2 Remove the computer cover (see page 68). 3 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 126). 80 Removing and Installing Parts Removing a PCI Card 1 Follow the procedures in the empty card-slot opening. If you are flush...installed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to the equipment. 11 Connect any drivers required for information about the card cable connections. Cables routed over or behind the cards. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards...
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... removing but not replacing a card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 77. Removing and Installing Parts 81 If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. 6 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to... the cable into the computer. 4 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 5 Remove the card driver from the operating system. If you removed an add-in the next section.
... removing but not replacing a card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 77. Removing and Installing Parts 81 If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. 6 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to... the cable into the computer. 4 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 5 Remove the card driver from the operating system. If you removed an add-in the next section.
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... network adapter: a Enter system setup select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to the integrated connector on the back panel. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. Removing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in network adapter's connectors. b Connect the network cable...
... network adapter: a Enter system setup select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to the integrated connector on the back panel. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. Removing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in network adapter's connectors. b Connect the network cable...
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... computer. 10 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11 Remove the card driver from the operating system. 12 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the card documentation. 88 Removing and Installing... a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to unseat the card. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 126). NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is present on the back panel of the computer. If the card ...
... computer. 10 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11 Remove the card driver from the operating system. 12 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the card documentation. 88 Removing and Installing... a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to unseat the card. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 126). NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is present on the back panel of the computer. If the card ...
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..., and then remove the ball. 2 Wipe the ball with the playback quality of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to dislodge dust and lint. 4 If the rollers inside edge of the disc. You can also purchase commercial products that accumulate during... normal operation. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the drive. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. If you notice problems, such as Appendix 123 Never touch the lens in the troubleshooting process and provides...
..., and then remove the ball. 2 Wipe the ball with the playback quality of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to dislodge dust and lint. 4 If the rollers inside edge of the disc. You can also purchase commercial products that accumulate during... normal operation. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the drive. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. If you notice problems, such as Appendix 123 Never touch the lens in the troubleshooting process and provides...
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...DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover replacing, 107 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 56 support policy, 123 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 53 diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53, 66 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram,... 9 drive panel, 66, 89 removing, 89 replacing, 91 drive-panel insert removing, 90 replacing, 90 drivers about, 57 ...
...DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover replacing, 107 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 56 support policy, 123 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 53 diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53, 66 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram,... 9 drive panel, 66, 89 removing, 89 replacing, 91 drive-panel insert removing, 90 replacing, 90 drivers about, 57 ...
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...screens, 114 V vents, 66 front panel, 66 volume adjusting, 49 T technical support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 59-60 tips, 37 TV connect ...to computer, 21, 23 U USB booting to devices, 119 connectors, 66, 68 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 Hyper-Threading, 27 Network Setup Wizard, 24 ...
...screens, 114 V vents, 66 front panel, 66 volume adjusting, 49 T technical support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 59-60 tips, 37 TV connect ...to computer, 21, 23 U USB booting to devices, 119 connectors, 66, 68 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 Hyper-Threading, 27 Network Setup Wizard, 24 ...