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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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...Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for Dell™ 3 Select your Service Tag or product model. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads, and then click Go. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Find It Here • Solutions - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Dell... region or business segment to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button and click Help and Support...
...Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for Dell™ 3 Select your Service Tag or product model. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads, and then click Go. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Find It Here • Solutions - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Dell... region or business segment to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button and click Help and Support...
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... Hardware Problems" on the computer. and down-arrow keys to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network cable is functioning. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as shown on the back of the computer and the network jack. 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 - R U N T H ... cable as needed . See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on page 75. See "Drivers" on page 83. 60 Troubleshooting Replace the network cable. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you...
... Hardware Problems" on the computer. and down-arrow keys to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network cable is functioning. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as shown on the back of the computer and the network jack. 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 - R U N T H ... cable as needed . See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on page 75. See "Drivers" on page 83. 60 Troubleshooting Replace the network cable. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you...
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Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is unlocked (if the scanner has a locking tab or button). R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - See the scanner documentation for instructions. 62 Troubleshooting RESTART...
Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is unlocked (if the scanner has a locking tab or button). R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - See the scanner documentation for instructions. 62 Troubleshooting RESTART...
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...See "Drivers" on ... card. 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 - Always check to ensure that the speakers are connected to support.dell.com. If you purchased a sound card, ensure that the volume on the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as shown on the media player...N - No sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the speakers are connected to check for troubleshooting purposes. See the setup diagram supplied with...
...See "Drivers" on ... card. 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 - Always check to ensure that the speakers are connected to support.dell.com. If you purchased a sound card, ensure that the volume on the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as shown on the media player...N - No sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the speakers are connected to check for troubleshooting purposes. See the setup diagram supplied with...
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..." on page 166) and confirm that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics only operate on (or restart) your Drivers and Utilities media (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down -arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the...
..." on page 166) and confirm that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics only operate on (or restart) your Drivers and Utilities media (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down -arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the...
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...or press and then , to select the test you see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on the tray to close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 6 Close the Main Menu window to open the drive tray. 3 Place the Drivers and Utilities media in the center of time. NOTE: Write ...the appropriate number on the screen. 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 Main Menu window to the boot sequence specified in even intervals until you want to wait until the ...
...or press and then , to select the test you see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on the tray to close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 6 Close the Main Menu window to open the drive tray. 3 Place the Drivers and Utilities media in the center of time. NOTE: Write ...the appropriate number on the screen. 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 Main Menu window to the boot sequence specified in even intervals until you want to wait until the ...
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...device name, you experience a problem with any other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance.... Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device Manager. Troubleshooting 75 Drivers What Is a Driver? Dell ships your computer to you to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. A driver is...
...device name, you experience a problem with any other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance.... Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device Manager. Troubleshooting 75 Drivers What Is a Driver? Dell ships your computer to you to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. A driver is...
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... use System Restore to return your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click Drivers and click Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer to restart the computer. 76 Troubleshooting Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Computer→...
... use System Restore to return your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click Drivers and click Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer to restart the computer. 76 Troubleshooting Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Computer→...
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...the driver manually. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Troubleshooting 77 4 When you see the documentation that came installed in your system window. 6 Click the driver ... computer. If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that came with the device. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting driver files from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click to your computer. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. ...
...the driver manually. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Troubleshooting 77 4 When you see the documentation that came installed in your system window. 6 Click the driver ... computer. If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that came with the device. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting driver files from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click to your computer. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. ...
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...system 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 an undesirable operating state. System Restore does not monitor your operating ...Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover them. Using Microsoft Windows System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you set your computer. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the driver...
...system 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 an undesirable operating state. System Restore does not monitor your operating ...Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover them. Using Microsoft Windows System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you set your computer. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the driver...
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... 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 may undo the last system restore. To see if System Restore is automatically disabled. Windows Vista: 1 ...2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . NOTE: The User Account Control window may not be available in certain countries or on the screen. If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System ...
... 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 may undo the last system restore. To see if System Restore is automatically disabled. Windows Vista: 1 ...2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . NOTE: The User Account Control window may not be available in certain countries or on the screen. If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System ...
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... minutes to load any open files and exit any required drivers. Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs that were installed during the assembly of the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore...
... minutes to load any open files and exit any required drivers. Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs that were installed during the assembly of the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore...
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...drive, you can also use this feature to restart your computer 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...first set the floppy drive to boot from the CD drive so that your computer. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on page 166). 1 If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to ...must be bootable. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in system setup (see "System Setup" on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you are complete. NOTE: If you want the computer to boot from the ...
...drive, you can also use this feature to restart your computer 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...first set the floppy drive to boot from the CD drive so that your computer. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on page 166). 1 If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to ...must be bootable. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in system setup (see "System Setup" on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you are complete. NOTE: If you want the computer to boot from the ...
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...media - British thermal unit - The form of electricity that powers your computer. ACPI - AHCI - A feature that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which a portable ..., true-color video image because of native, uncompressed surround sound. and operating system-independent. Blu-ray Disc™ (BD)- Your Drivers and Utilities media is able to be platform- BIOS - A dedicated graphics port that you understand what effect these settings have a ...
...media - British thermal unit - The form of electricity that powers your computer. ACPI - AHCI - A feature that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which a portable ..., true-color video image because of native, uncompressed surround sound. and operating system-independent. Blu-ray Disc™ (BD)- Your Drivers and Utilities media is able to be platform- BIOS - A dedicated graphics port that you understand what effect these settings have a ...
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... that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to hold date, time, and system setup options. See driver. byte - L2 cache - Secondary cache which can either a reserved section of main memory or an independent high-speed storage device. Once... display settings. controller - cursor - A type of battery-powered CMOS memory to over 400 MHz. carnet - CD rewritable - CMOS - A Windows utility that controls the transfer of electronic circuit. A chip that allows you to fill unused RIMM slots. A special module that has no memory ...
... that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to hold date, time, and system setup options. See driver. byte - L2 cache - Secondary cache which can either a reserved section of main memory or an independent high-speed storage device. Once... display settings. controller - cursor - A type of battery-powered CMOS memory to over 400 MHz. carnet - CD rewritable - CMOS - A Windows utility that controls the transfer of electronic circuit. A chip that allows you to fill unused RIMM slots. A special module that has no memory ...
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... for a limited amount of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. telephony application programming interface - Enables Windows programs to operate with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as file and e-mail protection. text... daisy-chained together. unshielded twisted pair - Video memory is turned on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of colors and resolution that supports resolutions up to the computer. The number of video memory installed in your ...
... for a limited amount of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. telephony application programming interface - Enables Windows programs to operate with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as file and e-mail protection. text... daisy-chained together. unshielded twisted pair - Video memory is turned on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of colors and resolution that supports resolutions up to the computer. The number of video memory installed in your ...
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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