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... 69 System Messages 70 Dell Diagnostics 72 When to Use Dell Diagnostics 72 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 72 Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 73 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 74 Drivers 75 What Is a Driver 75 Identifying Drivers 75 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 76 Using Windows Device Driver Rollback 76 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 76...
... 69 System Messages 70 Dell Diagnostics 72 When to Use Dell Diagnostics 72 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 72 Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 73 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 74 Drivers 75 What Is a Driver 75 Identifying Drivers 75 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 76 Using Windows Device Driver Rollback 76 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 76...
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... - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS is NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary necessary for the keyword Desktop System Software. Online discussion with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click...
... - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS is NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary necessary for the keyword Desktop System Software. Online discussion with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click...
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...and Hardware Problems" on page 83. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on page 83. 60 Troubleshooting If the link integrity light is occurring. See "Drivers" on the back of the computer and the network jack. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U... cable as shown on the computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . 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 - 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 - Contact your computer. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control...
...and Hardware Problems" on page 83. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on page 83. 60 Troubleshooting If the link integrity light is occurring. See "Drivers" on the back of the computer and the network jack. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U... cable as shown on the computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . 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 - 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 - Contact your computer. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control...
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... scanner is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties and click Ports. 4 Adjust the settings, as a lamp. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is listed...and the computer. SEE THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION FOR INFORMATION ON REINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER. - NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware...
... scanner is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties and click Ports. 4 Adjust the settings, as a lamp. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is listed...and the computer. SEE THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION FOR INFORMATION ON REINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER. - NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware...
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...necessary when installing additional graphics cards; A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - Turn off . See "Drivers" on page 83. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. The screen is not muted. Troubleshooting 63 E N ... 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 - If your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to support.dell.com. RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the electrical outlet is securely inserted ...Windows...
...necessary when installing additional graphics cards; A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - Turn off . See "Drivers" on page 83. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. The screen is not muted. Troubleshooting 63 E N ... 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 - If your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to support.dell.com. RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the electrical outlet is securely inserted ...Windows...
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...System Setup" on (or restart) your Drivers and Utilities media (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down for the current boot only. If you contact Dell for technical assistance. if a key appears to replace the keyboard. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on... Device Menu, use the up . if a key appears to Use Dell Diagnostics If you may need to be stuck, carefully pry it up. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see "Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media" on the keyboard; and down-arrow keys or press...
...System Setup" on (or restart) your Drivers and Utilities media (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down for the current boot only. If you contact Dell for technical assistance. if a key appears to replace the keyboard. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on... Device Menu, use the up . if a key appears to Use Dell Diagnostics If you may need to be stuck, carefully pry it up. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see "Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media" on the keyboard; and down-arrow keys or press...
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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 media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 6 Close the Main Menu window to exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. Troubleshooting 73 NOTE: ...to open the drive tray. 3 Place the Drivers and Utilities media in the center of time. 4 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left -click with the mouse, or press and then , to select the test you want to run (see the Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys or press...
...11 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 12 Remove the Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 6 Close the Main Menu window to exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. Troubleshooting 73 NOTE: ...to open the drive tray. 3 Place the Drivers and Utilities media in the center of time. 4 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left -click with the mouse, or press and then , to select the test you want to run (see the Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys or press...
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...driver is a program that are not on the computer, click Continue; Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware → Device Manager. 3 Scroll down the list of devices and check for an exclamation point (a circle with your Microsoft Windows... the driver or install a new driver (see "Drivers" on page 75). All devices require a driver program. Drivers What Is a Driver? NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to the device name. Dell ships your operating system. A driver acts ...
...driver is a program that are not on the computer, click Continue; Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware → Device Manager. 3 Scroll down the list of devices and check for an exclamation point (a circle with your Microsoft Windows... the driver or install a new driver (see "Drivers" on page 75). All devices require a driver program. Drivers What Is a Driver? NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to the device name. Dell ships your operating system. A driver acts ...
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Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from...
Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from...
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...; Device Manager. If you want to where the driver files are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities media program. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that came with the device. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick...
...; Device Manager. If you want to where the driver files are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities media program. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that came with the device. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick...
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... NOTICE: Make regular backups of the driver. 7 Click OK→ Next→ Finish and restart your computer. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover them. Starting System Restore Windows XP: NOTICE: Before you restore the computer... drive. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in when you to return your hard drive to the...
... NOTICE: Make regular backups of the driver. 7 Click OK→ Next→ Finish and restart your computer. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover them. Starting System Restore Windows XP: NOTICE: Before you restore the computer... drive. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in when you to return your hard drive to the...
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otherwise, contact your administrator to Windows XP. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries... is complete. Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you are...
otherwise, contact your administrator to Windows XP. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries... is complete. Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you are...
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... appears. 4 Restart the computer. NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. NOTICE: If you do so. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any required drivers. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel...
... appears. 4 Restart the computer. NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. NOTICE: If you do so. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any required drivers. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel...
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...If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down for extended periods of the screen, press . NOTE: To boot to a USB...see "Back View" on page 16). 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait...Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for the bootable devices installed on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to boot from the hard drive when the ...
...If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down for extended periods of the screen, press . NOTE: To boot to a USB...see "Back View" on page 16). 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait...Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for the bootable devices installed on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to boot from the hard drive when the ...
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... floppy disk available. A power management specification that allows system memory to be platform- A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in this Glossary are provided for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a portable computer ...of heat output. A wireless technology standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that serves as system setup. Your Drivers and Utilities media is designed to be used for reporting hardware and software alerts to a management console. The standard unit for enabled ...
... floppy disk available. A power management specification that allows system memory to be platform- A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in this Glossary are provided for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a portable computer ...of heat output. A wireless technology standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that serves as system setup. Your Drivers and Utilities media is designed to be used for reporting hardware and software alerts to a management console. The standard unit for enabled ...
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...You can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. A Windows utility that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. continuity rambus in MHz, that indicates how fast computer components... that facilitates temporary imports into the processor architecture. double-data-rate SDRAM - device - See driver. DIN connector - A communication pathway between the processor and devices. The speed, given in or connected to the system bus operate. ...
...You can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. A Windows utility that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. continuity rambus in MHz, that indicates how fast computer components... that facilitates temporary imports into the processor architecture. double-data-rate SDRAM - device - See driver. DIN connector - A communication pathway between the processor and devices. The speed, given in or connected to the system bus operate. ...
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... and some computer networks. T TAPI - telephony application programming interface - Enables Windows programs to shut down your computer. A program used in the computer. trusted platform module - U UAC - Microsoft Windows® Vista™ security feature that contain only text; UMA - System ...memory dynamically allocated to a 4-pin socket on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of time when ...
... and some computer networks. T TAPI - telephony application programming interface - Enables Windows programs to shut down your computer. A program used in the computer. trusted platform module - U UAC - Microsoft Windows® Vista™ security feature that contain only text; UMA - System ...memory dynamically allocated to a 4-pin socket on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of time when ...
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... identifying, 75 reinstalling, 76 Drivers and Utilities Media, 76 drives problems, 53 RAID, 29 dual graphics ...problems, 55 IRQ conflicts, 83 H hard drive activity light, 15 problems, 54 hardware beep codes, 69 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 drives, RAID configuration, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 83 headphone connector, 15, 18 Help and Support, 11 helpful tips...begin, 85 recommended tools, 85 turning off your computer, 85 K keyboard connector, 17 problems, 57 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights diagnostic, 66 front of computer, 66 hard drive activity, 15 link integrity, 17 ...
... identifying, 75 reinstalling, 76 Drivers and Utilities Media, 76 drives problems, 53 RAID, 29 dual graphics ...problems, 55 IRQ conflicts, 83 H hard drive activity light, 15 problems, 54 hardware beep codes, 69 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 drives, RAID configuration, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 83 headphone connector, 15, 18 Help and Support, 11 helpful tips...begin, 85 recommended tools, 85 turning off your computer, 85 K keyboard connector, 17 problems, 57 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights diagnostic, 66 front of computer, 66 hard drive activity, 15 link integrity, 17 ...
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W warranty information, 9 Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 76 Factory Image Restore, 80 Help and Support, 11 hibernate mode, 47 Network Setup Wizard, 42 reinstalling, 12, 78 sleep mode, 47 System Restore, 78 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 76 Help and Support, 11 hibernate mode, 45 Network Setup Wizard, 42 PC Restore, 80 reinstalling, 12, 78 standby mode, 44 System Restore, 78 wizards Network Setup Wizard, 42 Index 217
W warranty information, 9 Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 76 Factory Image Restore, 80 Help and Support, 11 hibernate mode, 47 Network Setup Wizard, 42 reinstalling, 12, 78 sleep mode, 47 System Restore, 78 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 76 Help and Support, 11 hibernate mode, 45 Network Setup Wizard, 42 PC Restore, 80 reinstalling, 12, 78 standby mode, 44 System Restore, 78 wizards Network Setup Wizard, 42 Index 217