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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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... on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Finding Information 11 Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions...
... on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Finding Information 11 Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions...
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... operating system setup before 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...
... operating system setup before 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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... way. See the documentation that provide high-speed Internet access through a telephone line. With a DSL 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...
... way. See the documentation that provide high-speed Internet access through a telephone line. With a DSL 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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... level 1 configuration. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 35 The spare hard drive will be created with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors. Understanding Intel® Viiv™ Technology (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 Non-RAID Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration If your computer while the computer...
... level 1 configuration. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 35 The spare hard drive will be created with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors. Understanding Intel® Viiv™ Technology (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 Non-RAID Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration If your computer while the computer...
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... normal computer operation, briefly press the power button, press any key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press a button on /off feature. 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 ... away mode and Options are installed when this mode, the computer is still operating as a quick on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional) When running in the Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology...
... normal computer operation, briefly press the power button, press any key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press a button on /off feature. 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 ... away mode and Options are installed when this mode, the computer is still operating as a quick on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional) When running in the Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology...
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...program is designed for at least 8 to run the software. A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to... by pressing a key on the screen. 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 All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the...
...program is designed for at least 8 to run the software. A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to... by pressing a key on the screen. 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 All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the...
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...; Reinstall your hardware configuration for the selected device. A driver is needed. Each device has its driver recognizes. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any error conditions encountered. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to you with...error codes, and the problem description. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that use the device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the...
...; Reinstall your hardware configuration for the selected device. A driver is needed. Each device has its driver recognizes. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any error conditions encountered. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to you with...error codes, and the problem description. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that use the device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the...
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.... If you installed the new driver. 58 Troubleshooting Tools 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...problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 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 or update a driver, use System Restore to return your ...
.... If you installed the new driver. 58 Troubleshooting Tools 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...problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 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 or update a driver, use System Restore to return your ...
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... and browse to the location to which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your operating system. Troubleshooting Tools 59 Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and ...an Operating System CD with your computer, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your operating system problem. However, using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2...
... and browse to the location to which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your operating system. Troubleshooting Tools 59 Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and ...an Operating System CD with your computer, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your operating system problem. However, using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2...
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...Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that Restore my computer ...System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using a different restore point, or you install a device driver, use System Restore. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without...
...Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that Restore my computer ...System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using a different restore point, or you install a device driver, use System Restore. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without...
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... files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on all computers. If possible, back up the data before... hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. If you reinstall Windows XP with PC Restore, click Reboot in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control...
... files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on all computers. If possible, back up the data before... hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. If you reinstall Windows XP with PC Restore, click Reboot in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control...
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.... If you are removing but not replacing a card, see page 68). Installing a PCI Card NOTE: Dell offers an optional customer kit for the card from the operating system. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for Audigy II and IEEE 1394 PCI add-in-cards that includes a front-mounted IEEE...
.... If you are removing but not replacing a card, see page 68). Installing a PCI Card NOTE: Dell offers an optional customer kit for the card from the operating system. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for Audigy II and IEEE 1394 PCI add-in-cards that includes a front-mounted IEEE...
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...may reinstall the retention mechanism. 13 Before replacing the card retention mechanism, ensure that should be attached to Off. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 68). 3 If you are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch in "Before You Begin" on page 63. 2 ...not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 11 Connect any drivers required for information about the card cable connections. See the documentation for the card for the card as described in network adapter connectors. ...
...may reinstall the retention mechanism. 13 Before replacing the card retention mechanism, ensure that should be attached to Off. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 68). 3 If you are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch in "Before You Begin" on page 63. 2 ...not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 11 Connect any drivers required for information about the card cable connections. See the documentation for the card for the card as described in network adapter connectors. ...
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...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. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer. Removing and Installing Parts 81 b Connect the network cable...: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to On. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. 6 If you removed an add-in the next section. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot...
...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. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer. Removing and Installing Parts 81 b Connect the network cable...: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to On. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. 6 If you removed an add-in the next section. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot...
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... to the add-in the card documentation. Removing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the back panel. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter's connectors. release tabs (2) card retention door *lever on chassis wall alignment bar alignment guide filler bracket...
... to the add-in the card documentation. Removing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the back panel. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter's connectors. release tabs (2) card retention door *lever on chassis wall alignment bar alignment guide filler bracket...
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...and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the card slot to unseat the card. 7 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 126). NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. 13 If you need... the card retention mechanism in network connector: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to On. NOTE: Install any drivers required for the card as described in the empty card-slot opening. If the card is present on the back panel of your computer you...
...and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the card slot to unseat the card. 7 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 126). NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. 13 If you need... the card retention mechanism in network connector: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to On. NOTE: Install any drivers required for the card as described in the empty card-slot opening. If the card is present on the back panel of your computer you...
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...alcohol. 5 Recenter the rollers in a straight line from the center to the outer edge of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to clean the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the instructions that fluff from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. CDs and DVDs..., clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a swab. You might accidentally misalign the heads, which prevents the drive from Dell, as well as skipping, with the compressed air. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the...
...alcohol. 5 Recenter the rollers in a straight line from the center to the outer edge of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to clean the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the instructions that fluff from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. CDs and DVDs..., clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a swab. You might accidentally misalign the heads, which prevents the drive from Dell, as well as skipping, with the compressed air. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the...
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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 ...