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... to read 58 3-D image quality is poor 59 4 Advanced Troubleshooting 61 Diagnostic Lights 61 Dell Diagnostics 64 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 64 Drivers 67 What Is a Driver 67 Identifying Drivers 67 Reinstalling Drivers 67 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 69 Creating a Restore Point 69 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State...
... to read 58 3-D image quality is poor 59 4 Advanced Troubleshooting 61 Diagnostic Lights 61 Dell Diagnostics 64 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 64 Drivers 67 What Is a Driver 67 Identifying Drivers 67 Reinstalling Drivers 67 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 69 Creating a Restore Point 69 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State...
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... reference material for my computer • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your documentation or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 67), access your computer. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for...
... reference material for my computer • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your documentation or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 67), access your computer. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for...
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...business segment, and then enter your Service Tag or product model. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads, and then click Go. DSS automatically detects your Dell computer. updates for your operating system and support for Dell™ 3 Select your operating system and language, and then 3.5-inch USB ...the topic that describes your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS ...
...business segment, and then enter your Service Tag or product model. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads, and then click Go. DSS automatically detects your Dell computer. updates for your operating system and support for Dell™ 3 Select your operating system and language, and then 3.5-inch USB ...the topic that describes your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS ...
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...Find It Here Operating System CD The operating system is located on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to the operating system you reinstall the operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows...® XP" on your Operating System CD varies according to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The color of your computer. The operating system product ...
...Find It Here Operating System CD The operating system is located on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to the operating system you reinstall the operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows...® XP" on your Operating System CD varies according to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The color of your computer. The operating system product ...
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... 2 If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to RAID-enabled mode before you have installed the operating system and Nvidia RAID drivers. and right-arrow keys to RAID-Enabled Mode 1 Enter system setup (see "System Setup Options" on page 101. Setting Your Computer to highlight RAID On...
... 2 If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to RAID-enabled mode before you have installed the operating system and Nvidia RAID drivers. and right-arrow keys to RAID-Enabled Mode 1 Enter system setup (see "System Setup Options" on page 101. Setting Your Computer to highlight RAID On...
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... meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 64). See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING...the memory modules (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Ensure that you are using to ensure that the memory you are not using is installed...
... meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 64). See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING...the memory modules (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Ensure that you are using to ensure that the memory you are not using is installed...
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..." on page 67. Ensure that the network cable is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for your computer. Solving Problems 53 See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 71. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that the mouse cable is connected as shown on the back of the computer and...
..." on page 67. Ensure that the network cable is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for your computer. Solving Problems 53 See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 71. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that the mouse cable is connected as shown on the back of the computer and...
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... for instructions. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. No sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. Scanner Problems CAUTION...
... for instructions. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. No sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. Scanner Problems CAUTION...
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If you purchased a sound card, ensure that the sound is not muted. See "Drivers" on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Ensure that the volume is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Front and Back View of ...
If you purchased a sound card, ensure that the sound is not muted. See "Drivers" on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Ensure that the volume is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Front and Back View of ...
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... After all tests have completed, close it. 64 Advanced Troubleshooting Run Dell Diagnostics from your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your Drivers and Utilities CD (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then... and then , to select the test you see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on Dell computers. When to wait until you want to open the drive tray. 3 Place the Drivers and Utilities CD in the center of the procedures in this section...
... After all tests have completed, close it. 64 Advanced Troubleshooting Run Dell Diagnostics from your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your Drivers and Utilities CD (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then... and then , to select the test you see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on Dell computers. When to wait until you want to open the drive tray. 3 Place the Drivers and Utilities CD in the center of the procedures in this section...
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... 11 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 12 Remove the Drivers and Utilities CD, then close the Main Menu window to highlight Boot from the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu: Option Express Test Extended Test Function Performs a quick test of ...quickly. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in even intervals until you want to select the test you see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on your part. The test typically takes an hour or more and peridocially requires your computer and try again. 8 ...
... 11 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 12 Remove the Drivers and Utilities CD, then close the Main Menu window to highlight Boot from the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu: Option Express Test Extended Test Function Performs a quick test of ...quickly. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in even intervals until you want to select the test you see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on your part. The test typically takes an hour or more and peridocially requires your computer and try again. 8 ...
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... the device. Advanced Troubleshooting 67 A driver acts as the keyboard driver, come with your operating system. Required drivers are not on your computer. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Drivers" on your Dell computer. Identifying Drivers If you may not function properly. Windows XP 1 Click Start, then click Control...
... the device. Advanced Troubleshooting 67 A driver acts as the keyboard driver, come with your operating system. Required drivers are not on your computer. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Drivers" on your Dell computer. Identifying Drivers If you may not function properly. Windows XP 1 Click Start, then click Control...
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...-click the device for the hardware that you install or update a driver and Windows XP Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD. If not, go to step 4. 2 When ...the ResourceCD Installation window appears, click OK, and then follow the instructions on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears, click Finish. The ResourceCD window appears. 4 Under Welcome Dell...
...-click the device for the hardware that you install or update a driver and Windows XP Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD. If not, go to step 4. 2 When ...the ResourceCD Installation window appears, click OK, and then follow the instructions on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears, click Finish. The ResourceCD window appears. 4 Under Welcome Dell...
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...without affecting data files). For information on using System Restore, see "Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore" on your hard drive. 12 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 13 Click Finish and restart your computer. 1 Click Start, then click Control ...a Restore Point 1 Click Start, point to where the driver files are installing the driver. 7 Right-click the device for the restore point, then click Create. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Microsoft Windows XP System Restore allows you to return your computer to the operating...
...without affecting data files). For information on using System Restore, see "Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore" on your hard drive. 12 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 13 Click Finish and restart your computer. 1 Click Start, then click Control ...a Restore Point 1 Click Start, point to where the driver files are installing the driver. 7 Right-click the device for the restore point, then click Create. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Microsoft Windows XP System Restore allows you to return your computer to the operating...
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...Next. NOTE: If a problem occurs after you install a device driver, first try to resolve the problem by using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities CD" on page 68), or reinstall the driver with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, ...Under Undo Complete (after the computer has restarted), click OK. Enabling or Disabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with the Drivers and Utilities CD (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 68). 1 Click Start, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then...
...Next. NOTE: If a problem occurs after you install a device driver, first try to resolve the problem by using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities CD" on page 68), or reinstall the driver with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, ...Under Undo Complete (after the computer has restarted), click OK. Enabling or Disabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with the Drivers and Utilities CD (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 68). 1 Click Start, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then...
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..., then click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up as a single ... Restore, check Turn off System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. Before You Begin If you reinstall Windows XP. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is unchecked. Advanced Troubleshooting 71 4 In the System Properties window, ...
..., then click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up as a single ... Restore, check Turn off System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. Before You Begin If you reinstall Windows XP. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is unchecked. Advanced Troubleshooting 71 4 In the System Properties window, ...
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... immediately. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up - Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut...on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. If the operating system logo ...
... immediately. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up - Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut...on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. If the operating system logo ...
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... Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use this computer connect to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD (see "Reinstalling Drivers" on the back of your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you are unsure of the Microsoft Office or ... window, and click Next. 11 If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. If you need the Product Key number ...
... Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use this computer connect to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD (see "Reinstalling Drivers" on the back of your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you are unsure of the Microsoft Office or ... window, and click Next. 11 If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. If you need the Product Key number ...
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... card, see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 125), reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11 Uninstall the driver for the card that its tab clicks into its original position; Removing and Installing Parts 87 6 Press the release tab (if present) on the system...
... card, see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 125), reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11 Uninstall the driver for the card that its tab clicks into its original position; Removing and Installing Parts 87 6 Press the release tab (if present) on the system...
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For removal of any drivers required for the card as described in "Before You Begin" on page 75. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 76). 3 ...
For removal of any drivers required for the card as described in "Before You Begin" on page 75. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 76). 3 ...