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... When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 95 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 96 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 97 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 98 9 Troubleshooting 101 Battery Problems 101 Drive Problems 102 Error Messages 103 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 104... and Speaker Problems 112 Video and Monitor Problems 113 Overclocking Problems 115 Power Lights 115 10 Reinstalling Software 117 Drivers 117 What Is a Driver 117 Identifying Drivers 117 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 118 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 119 Contents 7
... When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 95 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 96 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 97 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 98 9 Troubleshooting 101 Battery Problems 101 Drive Problems 102 Error Messages 103 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 104... and Speaker Problems 112 Video and Monitor Problems 113 Overclocking Problems 115 Power Lights 115 10 Reinstalling Software 117 Drivers 117 What Is a Driver 117 Identifying Drivers 117 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 118 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 119 Contents 7
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...: Some features or media may be available in certain countries. To run the Dell Diagnostics, see "Dell Diagnostics" on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to your computer or advanced technical...
...: Some features or media may be available in certain countries. To run the Dell Diagnostics, see "Dell Diagnostics" on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to your computer or advanced technical...
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...Go. 4 Click System Utilities. 5 Click Desktop System Software under Dell - other Dell customers • Upgrades - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)-...- Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers and Downloads. 2 Click Select Model. 3 Select your Dell computer. Upgrade information for correct operation of software...
...Go. 4 Click System Utilities. 5 Click Desktop System Software under Dell - other Dell customers • Upgrades - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)-...- Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers and Downloads. 2 Click Select Model. 3 Select your Dell computer. Upgrade information for correct operation of software...
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...on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you ordered. 16 Finding Information NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on ...your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on page 122 in your...
...on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you ordered. 16 Finding Information NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on ...your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on page 122 in your...
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.... 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com 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... for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to the computer. To transfer ...
.... 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com 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... for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to the computer. To transfer ...
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... Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 118 and the documentation that have VGA connectors, you must have the optional DVI adapter to connect the ...with a DVI connector, or a TV. Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 1 Shutdown your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. Setting Up Your Computer 35 3 Turn on the printer and then turn...
... Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 118 and the documentation that have VGA connectors, you must have the optional DVI adapter to connect the ...with a DVI connector, or a TV. Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 1 Shutdown your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. Setting Up Your Computer 35 3 Turn on the printer and then turn...
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.... 7 Click the Back button once, and then click the Back button again to return to the main menu screen. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click...
.... 7 Click the Back button once, and then click the Back button again to return to the main menu screen. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click...
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...Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on how to RAID-enabled mode before you have installed the operating system and Nvidia RAID drivers. Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID Your computer can use one of RAID levels and their requirements, see "About RAID Configurations" on the... Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The second method uses Nvidia MediaShield and is performed before you begin. For an explanation of two methods to configure ...
...Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on how to RAID-enabled mode before you have installed the operating system and Nvidia RAID drivers. Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID Your computer can use one of RAID levels and their requirements, see "About RAID Configurations" on the... Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The second method uses Nvidia MediaShield and is performed before you begin. For an explanation of two methods to configure ...
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... device in the drive, or if the CD has no CD is on page 77). 1 If you are complete. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Driver and Utilities media, but you want the computer to boot from the primary hard drive. If no operating system is in the boot sequence...
... device in the drive, or if the CD has no CD is on page 77). 1 If you are complete. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Driver and Utilities media, but you want the computer to boot from the primary hard drive. If no operating system is in the boot sequence...
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... From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell™ computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to test displays in the system setup program and is active. Desktop Computers NOTE...
... From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell™ computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to test displays in the system setup program and is active. Desktop Computers NOTE...
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... the menu that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to run. Troubleshooting Tools 97 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3...: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop...
... the menu that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to run. Troubleshooting Tools 97 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3...: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop...
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..., and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for running the test. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for all the components installed on page 141. Write down the error code and problem description and see "...appears with an error code and a description of the problem. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your Service Tag. 4 If you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable).
..., and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for running the test. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for all the components installed on page 141. Write down the error code and problem description and see "...appears with an error code and a description of the problem. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your Service Tag. 4 If you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable).
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... SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that...
... SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that...
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...C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up - 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 - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Connect a properly working mouse to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then...the network is occurring. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - and down-arrow keys to the computer, then try using the mouse. See "Drivers" on page 121.
...C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up - 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 - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Connect a properly working mouse to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then...the network is occurring. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - and down-arrow keys to the computer, then try using the mouse. See "Drivers" on page 121.
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... Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Troubleshooting 111 Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the .... RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. 2 If the printer is listed, right-click...
... Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Troubleshooting 111 Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the .... RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. 2 If the printer is listed, right-click...
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...page 17 and "Back View of the Computer" on page 121. The screen is required for your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I O N ... your computer came with a PCI graphics card installed, removal of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 19). No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O ...H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Troubleshooting 113 See "Drivers" on the setup diagram for troubleshooting purposes.
...page 17 and "Back View of the Computer" on page 121. The screen is required for your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I O N ... your computer came with a PCI graphics card installed, removal of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 19). No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O ...H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Troubleshooting 113 See "Drivers" on the setup diagram for troubleshooting purposes.
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...Dell ships your Microsoft Windows operating system. Ensure that use the device. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Reinstalling Software 117 Reinstalling Software Drivers What Is a Driver? All devices require a driver program. Each device has its driver recognizes. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with required drivers...; Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance...
...Dell ships your Microsoft Windows operating system. Ensure that use the device. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Reinstalling Software 117 Reinstalling Software Drivers What Is a Driver? All devices require a driver program. Each device has its driver recognizes. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with required drivers...; Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance...
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... point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer after you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→... Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 118). Windows ...
... point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer after you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→... Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 118). Windows ...
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... installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your operating system. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Reinstalling...
... installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your operating system. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Reinstalling...
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.... 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of...
.... 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of...