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...difficult to read 50 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 56 Drivers 59 What Is a Driver 59 Identifying Drivers 59 Reinstalling Drivers 60 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 61 Creating a Restore Point 62 Restoring ...the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 62 Undoing the Last System Restore 62 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 63 Resolving...
...difficult to read 50 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 56 Drivers 59 What Is a Driver 59 Identifying Drivers 59 Reinstalling Drivers 60 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 61 Creating a Restore Point 62 Restoring ...the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 62 Undoing the Last System Restore 62 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 63 Resolving...
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...use the CD to access Dell Support on your computer. Finding Information 9 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to access tutorials and other how to information • How to get a copy of my invoice • How to extend my warranty • How to reinstall drivers (see page 60...), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 56), or access your documentation. Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about...
...use the CD to access Dell Support on your computer. Finding Information 9 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to access tutorials and other how to information • How to get a copy of my invoice • How to extend my warranty • How to reinstall drivers (see page 60...), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 56), or access your documentation. Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about...
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support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer. Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on the screen. To reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for the devices that describes your CD varies... CD. Online discussion with other users and technical support • Documentation for my computer • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Dell Support Website - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - Contact information...
support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer. Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on the screen. To reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for the devices that describes your CD varies... CD. Online discussion with other users and technical support • Documentation for my computer • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Dell Support Website - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - Contact information...
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... | support.dell.com 5 Use the left- In a RAID level 0 configuration, the size of the array will be the size of the smallest disk multiplied by the number (two) of equal size. and down -arrow keys to RAID-enabled mode (see "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on page 64). If you are more... are prompted to use the up - Configuring for the volume, and press . and down -arrow keys to select RAID0(Stripe), and press . 6 If there are reinstalling your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see page 19). 2 Press when you want to enter Intel RAID Option ROM. 3 Use the up -
... | support.dell.com 5 Use the left- In a RAID level 0 configuration, the size of the array will be the size of the smallest disk multiplied by the number (two) of equal size. and down -arrow keys to RAID-enabled mode (see "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on page 64). If you are more... are prompted to use the up - Configuring for the volume, and press . and down -arrow keys to select RAID0(Stripe), and press . 6 If there are reinstalling your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see page 19). 2 Press when you want to enter Intel RAID Option ROM. 3 Use the up -
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... to highlight the RAID volume you want to create the RAID volume. 10 Confirm that you want to use the migrating option (see "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on the main Intel Option ROM screen. 11 Use the up - and down-arrow keys and space bar to select the two disks...
... to highlight the RAID volume you want to create the RAID volume. 10 Confirm that you want to use the migrating option (see "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on the main Intel Option ROM screen. 11 Use the up - and down-arrow keys and space bar to select the two disks...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and ... installation instructions. D L L F I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - The program that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in filenames. To remove and then reinstall the program: 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs. 2 Select the program you are trying to the Internet.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and ... installation instructions. D L L F I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - The program that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in filenames. To remove and then reinstall the program: 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs. 2 Select the program you are trying to the Internet.
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...is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs... restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Other software problems CHECK THE ...
...is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs... restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Other software problems CHECK THE ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any cards (see page 79). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see page 84). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M... E L I M I N A T E I N G G R E E N - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 75). See "Diagnostic Lights" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in standby...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any cards (see page 79). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see page 84). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M... E L I M I N A T E I N G G R E E N - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 75). See "Diagnostic Lights" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in standby...
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Light Pattern ABCD Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. Reinstall the processor (see page 71). When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. button. After the computer starts, all four lights display solid green. Advanced ...
Light Pattern ABCD Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. Reinstall the processor (see page 71). When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. button. After the computer starts, all four lights display solid green. Advanced ...
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..., and then restart the computer. = yellow = green = off 54 Advanced Troubleshooting Suggested Resolution • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 77). • If ...the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 131). • If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card (see page 87), reinstall it, and then restart the computer. • If the problem still exists, install a ...
..., and then restart the computer. = yellow = green = off 54 Advanced Troubleshooting Suggested Resolution • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 77). • If ...the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 131). • If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card (see page 87), reinstall it, and then restart the computer. • If the problem still exists, install a ...
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... are compatible with your computer (see page 77). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 131). Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type... Repeat this process for resource conflicts (see page 64). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 77), and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Advanced Troubleshooting 55 Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility ...
... are compatible with your computer (see page 77). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 131). Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type... Repeat this process for resource conflicts (see page 64). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 77), and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Advanced Troubleshooting 55 Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility ...
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.... 4 When the tests are completed, if you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your operating system. Drivers What Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers If you with.... Each device has its driver recognizes. Ensure that only its own set of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Dell ships your computer to your computer. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is...
.... 4 When the tests are completed, if you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your operating system. Drivers What Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers If you with.... Each device has its driver recognizes. Ensure that only its own set of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Dell ships your computer to your computer. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is...
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... System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer after you installed the new driver. If an exclamation point is your first time ...to use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on your Dell Dimension ...
... System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer after you installed the new driver. If an exclamation point is your first time ...to use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on your Dell Dimension ...
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...6 Click the driver that the ResourceCD is not required by your operating system. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the ...to the location to which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them... Finish and restart your computer. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to return your computer. If you ...
...6 Click the driver that the ResourceCD is not required by your operating system. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the ...to the location to which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them... Finish and restart your computer. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to return your computer. If you ...
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...Turn on . NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. 3 Click Next. NOTICE: If you do not press in when you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. ... your operating system. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to reboot the computer. NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data ...
...Turn on . NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. 3 Click Next. NOTICE: If you do not press in when you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. ... your operating system. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to reboot the computer. NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data ...
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... Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 When prompted, click Yes. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is detected but incorrectly configured, you installed the new device driver. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP NOTICE: You must use Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1... performing the installation, back up all data files on my computer, and click Next. To reinstall Windows XP, you reinstall Windows XP. To resolve incompatibilities using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 61) to return your primary hard drive. Because the computer ...
... Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 When prompted, click Yes. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is detected but incorrectly configured, you installed the new device driver. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP NOTICE: You must use Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1... performing the installation, back up all data files on my computer, and click Next. To reinstall Windows XP, you reinstall Windows XP. To resolve incompatibilities using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 61) to return your primary hard drive. Because the computer ...
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...other software. NOTE: The time required to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press to select that came with Windows XP, disable any key. Advanced Troubleshooting 65 NOTICE: To...to complete. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following...
...other software. NOTE: The time required to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press to select that came with Windows XP, disable any key. Advanced Troubleshooting 65 NOTICE: To...to complete. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following...
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... Settings 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 computer (or accept the name provided) and...Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. 66 Advanced Troubleshooting If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press...
... Settings 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 computer (or accept the name provided) and...Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. 66 Advanced Troubleshooting If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press...
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...place, securing the card(s) in the computer. retention arm alignment guide alignment bar filler bracket NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can reinstall the top. 9 Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that: • The tops of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment ...adapter and you installed an add-in the card documentation. 86 Removing and Installing Parts b Connect the network cable to the card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 If you replaced a card that was already installed in the computer and you removed the top of the retention mechanism, you ...
...place, securing the card(s) in the computer. retention arm alignment guide alignment bar filler bracket NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can reinstall the top. 9 Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that: • The tops of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment ...adapter and you installed an add-in the card documentation. 86 Removing and Installing Parts b Connect the network cable to the card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 If you replaced a card that was already installed in the computer and you removed the top of the retention mechanism, you ...
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...your body before you begin any of the heat sink under the retention tab. NOTICE: Ensure the heat sink is correctly seated and secure. 8 Reinstall the retention module clips. 9 Lower the airflow shroud over the heat sink. 10 Reconnect the cooling fan power cable to the REAR FAN1 connector ..., and turn them on the system board. 12 Close the computer cover. Removing the Front Panel 1 Follow the procedures in the base. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Install the heat sink: a Slide one end of your computer's electronic components. b Pull out the other retention tab and lower the...
...your body before you begin any of the heat sink under the retention tab. NOTICE: Ensure the heat sink is correctly seated and secure. 8 Reinstall the retention module clips. 9 Lower the airflow shroud over the heat sink. 10 Reconnect the cooling fan power cable to the REAR FAN1 connector ..., and turn them on the system board. 12 Close the computer cover. Removing the Front Panel 1 Follow the procedures in the base. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Install the heat sink: a Slide one end of your computer's electronic components. b Pull out the other retention tab and lower the...