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...Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Dell™ Product Information Guide Quick Reference Guide 5 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with ...your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. Some features or media may not be optional and may be available in your online User's Guide), to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My ...
...Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Dell™ Product Information Guide Quick Reference Guide 5 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with ...your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. Some features or media may not be optional and may be available in your online User's Guide), to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My ...
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See "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. The User's Guide is also available on page 39. Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer.... Label • How to reinstall my operating system 6 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for the devices that came with your CD varies based on the...
See "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. The User's Guide is also available on page 39. Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer.... Label • How to reinstall my operating system 6 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for the devices that came with your CD varies based on the...
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... For? Online discussion with programs and files • How to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, details on the screen. Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Quick Reference Guide 7 dependent upon your selections. • How to use Windows XP • ...and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer and operating system and installs the NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary updates appropriate for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care...
... For? Online discussion with programs and files • How to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, details on the screen. Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Quick Reference Guide 7 dependent upon your selections. • How to use Windows XP • ...and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer and operating system and installs the NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary updates appropriate for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care...
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...the computer. • Off - The computer is configured as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices. NOTICE: If your online User's Guide. See "Power Problems" in your computer, see "System Lights" on page 33. 9 headphone connector 10 link integrity light Use the ...for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - The computer is in a normal operating state....
...the computer. • Off - The computer is configured as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices. NOTICE: If your online User's Guide. See "Power Problems" in your computer, see "System Lights" on page 33. 9 headphone connector 10 link integrity light Use the ...for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - The computer is in a normal operating state....
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...The integrated parallel connector is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the network. 14 Quick Reference Guide The computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. See "Mini Tower Computer - Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 5 6 10 ... serial, USB, and other devices into a USB connector. To avoid damaging a computer with the AC power available in your online User's Guide. • Green - If you have a USB printer, plug it into the appropriate connector. A good connection exists between a ...
...The integrated parallel connector is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the network. 14 Quick Reference Guide The computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. See "Mini Tower Computer - Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 5 6 10 ... serial, USB, and other devices into a USB connector. To avoid damaging a computer with the AC power available in your online User's Guide. • Green - If you have a USB printer, plug it into the appropriate connector. A good connection exists between a ...
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... on the card. Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to ensure reliable operation. Connect the other end of your online User's Guide. If you must use the connector on the back panel of the network cable to attach headphones and most speakers with a sound card,... indicates that you purchased an optional graphics card, this light appear to the connector on " state. On computers with integrated amplifiers. Quick Reference Guide 15 Plug the cable from your monitor to be covered by a cap. On computers with a sound card, use Category 3 wiring, force the...
... on the card. Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to ensure reliable operation. Connect the other end of your online User's Guide. If you must use the connector on the back panel of the network cable to attach headphones and most speakers with a sound card,... indicates that you purchased an optional graphics card, this light appear to the connector on " state. On computers with integrated amplifiers. Quick Reference Guide 15 Plug the cable from your monitor to be covered by a cap. On computers with a sound card, use Category 3 wiring, force the...
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... match the orientation of the computer for devices that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge, press firmly, and turn on...connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see your fingers around the outside of the badge. 16 Quick Reference Guide To rotate the badge, place your online User's Guide for 6 seconds or longer. Front View 1 2 3 11 10 9 8 76 5 4 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB ...
... match the orientation of the computer for devices that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge, press firmly, and turn on...connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see your fingers around the outside of the badge. 16 Quick Reference Guide To rotate the badge, place your online User's Guide for 6 seconds or longer. Front View 1 2 3 11 10 9 8 76 5 4 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB ...
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... a description of Service Tag The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange .... See "Power Problems" in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Use the headphone connector to help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Off - Back View...
... a description of Service Tag The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange .... See "Power Problems" in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Use the headphone connector to help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Off - Back View...
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... computer. • Off - The computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the network. 18 Quick Reference Guide Desktop Computer - 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with the AC power available in your location. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is not detecting... connection to the same address. To avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set to the parallel connector. For more information, see your online User's Guide. • Green -
... computer. • Off - The computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the network. 18 Quick Reference Guide Desktop Computer - 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with the AC power available in your location. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is not detecting... connection to the same address. To avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set to the parallel connector. For more information, see your online User's Guide. • Green -
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... a handheld device, to ensure reliable operation. Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you must use the connector on the card. Quick Reference Guide 19 A click indicates that typically remain connected, such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. On computers with a sound card...securely attached. The default designation is transmitting or receiving network data. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your online User's Guide. It is on the card. Do not remove the cap. This light flashes yellow when the computer is COM1 for your ...
... a handheld device, to ensure reliable operation. Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you must use the connector on the card. Quick Reference Guide 19 A click indicates that typically remain connected, such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. On computers with a sound card...securely attached. The default designation is transmitting or receiving network data. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your online User's Guide. It is on the card. Do not remove the cap. This light flashes yellow when the computer is COM1 for your ...
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... information available for technical assistance. When to help from Dell, write a detailed description of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your online User's Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics before you if your computer does not perform as...For an example of tools to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your online User's Guide. For information on page 5. For information on Dell™ computers. 30 Quick Reference Guide jumpered unjumpered Solving Problems Dell provides a number of the Express Service Code ...
... information available for technical assistance. When to help from Dell, write a detailed description of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your online User's Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics before you if your computer does not perform as...For an example of tools to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your online User's Guide. For information on page 5. For information on Dell™ computers. 30 Quick Reference Guide jumpered unjumpered Solving Problems Dell provides a number of the Express Service Code ...
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...your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to test displays in system setup and is active. Then shut down and restart the computer. Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User's Guide for instructions), review your ...computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to run. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Quick Reference Guide 31 Start the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers...
...your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to test displays in system setup and is active. Then shut down and restart the computer. Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User's Guide for instructions), review your ...computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to run. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Quick Reference Guide 31 Start the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers...
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..., if you want to increase the possibility of devices. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to select a test based on your computer. Performs a thorough check of the ...Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of tracing the problem quickly. NOTE: The Service Tag for your online User's Guide. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your hardware configuration for the selected device. For information on the screen. Displays your...
..., if you want to increase the possibility of devices. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to select a test based on your computer. Performs a thorough check of the ...Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of tracing the problem quickly. NOTE: The Service Tag for your online User's Guide. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your hardware configuration for the selected device. For information on the screen. Displays your...
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.... See "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. For instructions on diagnosing the beep code see "Beep Codes" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. For information on page 37. Check Diagnostic Lights to complete. Also, check Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific problem is ...running , allow the testing to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. No corrective action is identified. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on page 34). times ...
.... See "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. For instructions on diagnosing the beep code see "Beep Codes" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. For information on page 37. Check Diagnostic Lights to complete. Also, check Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific problem is ...running , allow the testing to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. No corrective action is identified. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on page 34). times ...
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... power button. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. 34 Quick Reference Guide The diagnostic lights can be either vertically or horizontally oriented. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; the Run the BIOS ... the POST portion of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green for computer is in the Product Information Guide. The diagnostic lights are not lit after a successful POST, the diagnostic lights do not indicate the cause of the procedures...
... power button. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. 34 Quick Reference Guide The diagnostic lights can be either vertically or horizontally oriented. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; the Run the BIOS ... the POST portion of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green for computer is in the Product Information Guide. The diagnostic lights are not lit after a successful POST, the diagnostic lights do not indicate the cause of the procedures...
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... A possible USB failure has occurred. For information on reinstalling memory modules, see your online User's Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one memory module installed, reinstall it , and then restart the computer. ...
... A possible USB failure has occurred. For information on reinstalling memory modules, see your online User's Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one memory module installed, reinstall it , and then restart the computer. ...
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... reinstall an additional module. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. After POST is complete, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your online User's Guide. • If you have two or more ... installed, remove the modules, reinstall one memory module installed, reinstall it and restart the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. A failure has occurred. This pattern also displays when you enter system setup and may not indicate a problem. •...
... reinstall an additional module. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. After POST is complete, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your online User's Guide. • If you have two or more ... installed, remove the modules, reinstall one memory module installed, reinstall it and restart the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. A failure has occurred. This pattern also displays when you enter system setup and may not indicate a problem. •...
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...One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of three beeps, and then one beep. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code,...computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 30 to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Quick Reference Guide 37 This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem. If your online User's Guide.
...One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of three beeps, and then one beep. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code,...computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 30 to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Quick Reference Guide 37 This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem. If your online User's Guide.
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... for your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. 42 Quick Reference Guide 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use...CD while you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is displayed on this computer, the ResourceCD...click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. screen appears...
... for your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. 42 Quick Reference Guide 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use...CD while you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is displayed on this computer, the ResourceCD...click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. screen appears...
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..., 5 error messages beep codes, 37 diagnostic lights, 34 system lights, 33 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 37 Dell Diagnostics, 30 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 H hardware beep codes, 37 conflicts, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 30 Hardware Troubleshooter, 38 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows...
..., 5 error messages beep codes, 37 diagnostic lights, 34 system lights, 33 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 37 Dell Diagnostics, 30 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 H hardware beep codes, 37 conflicts, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 30 Hardware Troubleshooter, 38 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows...