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Question posted by TODDmc1 on March 25th, 2014

Optiplex 170l Won't Show Sata In Bios Boot List

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 2

... that helps you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and OptiPlex are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Trademarks used in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3

... 22, 2004 1:55 PM Contents Finding Information for Your Computer 5 About Your Small Desktop Computer 8 Front and Back Views 8 Inside Your Computer 9 Attaching and Removing the ...11 Inside Your Computer 12 Setting Up Your Computer 13 Small Desktop Computer 14 Mini-tower Computer 15 Completed Setup 16 Small Desktop Computer 16 Mini-Tower Computer 16 Solving Problems 17 Dell Diagnostics...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5

...• Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) • OS updates and patches • Warranty information • Safety instructions...and documentation updates can use the CD to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7

...: The operating system media are optional and may not ship with your computer. DHS-Small desktop chassis MTC2-Mini-tower chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 Operating System CD The operating system is located on the screen. See your OptiPlex User's Guide for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8

www.dell.com | support.dell.com ABCD X6741bk0.book Page 8 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM About Your Small Desktop Computer Front and Back Views service tag front panel door headphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) CejDe/cDtVbDutdtorinvCeejeDc/tDbVuDtt-odnrive Microsoft Windows Product Key front panel door ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 14

www.dell.com | support.dell.com ABCD X6741bk0.book Page 14 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM Small Desktop Computer Setup Without Cards Setup With Cards monitor keyboard mouse speakers network USB network 14 Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide - Page 17

... on page 5 for technical assistance. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Quick Reference Guide 17 If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue ...Code and Service Tag below; record your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 18

... problem description and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the option you to run . This test typically takes an hour or more ...with an error code and a description of tracing the problem quickly. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you see the Windows desktop. On the next start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to 20...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19

...and Windows XP). No corrective action is running the test. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for running , allow the testing to your hardware configuration for more information. ... 20 to see if the specific problem is identified. Quick Reference Guide 19 The device list may not display the names of the test and any error conditions encountered. Blinks green several...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 20

... on the back panel. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green. Light Pattern off off off ... off Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is plugged into a working or a possible pre-BIOS failure has electrical outlet and that you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. Solid...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 23

....book Page 23 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM Code Cause Code 1-1-2 Microprocessor register failure 3-1-4 1-1-3 NVRAM read/write failure 3-2-2 1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum failure 3-2-4 1-2-1 Programmable interval timer failure 3-3-1 1-2-2 DMA initialization failure 3-3-2 1-2-3 DMA page register read/write failure 3-3-4 1-3 Video Memory Test failure 3-4-1 1-3-1 through...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 24

... resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help. 2 Click Troubleshooting and Maintenance on configuring the device. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click System. 3 Click the Hardware tab. 4 Click Device Manager. 5 Click...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 27

...following sections in the order in which they are listed. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly ...Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the ... setup depends on your computer before you want to boot from CD message appears, press any open files and exit any...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 28

...the computer. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. 6 When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your location...55 PM NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 29

...Topic drop-down menu. The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your system configuration is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to continue. Quick Reference Guide...are running Windows. 1 Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.

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