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... Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 46 Windows XP 46 Windows Me 47 Windows 2000 48 Using System Restore 49 Creating a Restore Point 50 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 51 Undoing the Last System Restore 52 Reinstalling Windows XP 53 Reinstalling Windows Me 55 Reinstalling Windows 2000 57 3 Adding Parts Removing the...
... Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 46 Windows XP 46 Windows Me 47 Windows 2000 48 Using System Restore 49 Creating a Restore Point 50 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 51 Undoing the Last System Restore 52 Reinstalling Windows XP 53 Reinstalling Windows Me 55 Reinstalling Windows 2000 57 3 Adding Parts Removing the...
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...; Windows® Error Messages General Program Problems Internet Connection Problems E-Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Windows Me Reinstalling Windows 2000 www...
...; Windows® Error Messages General Program Problems Internet Connection Problems E-Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Windows Me Reinstalling Windows 2000 www...
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... documentation. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - T E S T - Solving Problems 27 To access help file for technical assistance (see page 24. C H E C K T H E PO W E R P R O P E R T I O N A L A D J U S T M E N T S - Restore the original resolution and refresh rate settings. If all four lights below the serial port are not green, call Dell for instructions. See the monitor documentation. C H E C K F O R A D D I T I E S - M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I T O R S E L F - R U N T H E M O N I T O R - If the screen is at least 2 ft (60 cm...
... documentation. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - T E S T - Solving Problems 27 To access help file for technical assistance (see page 24. C H E C K T H E PO W E R P R O P E R T I O N A L A D J U S T M E N T S - Restore the original resolution and refresh rate settings. If all four lights below the serial port are not green, call Dell for instructions. See the monitor documentation. C H E C K F O R A D D I T I E S - M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I T O R S E L F - R U N T H E M O N I T O R - If the screen is at least 2 ft (60 cm...
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... back of the computer. 2 Connect the mouse to the computer. 3 Reconnect the power cable. 4 Turn on , the mouse will appear to be nonfunctional. www.dell.com | support.dell.com IF YOU CONNECTED THE MOUSE BEFORE TURNING ON THE C O M P U T E R, R E C O N N E C T T H E M O U S ... the START HERE sheet for your computer is turned on your computer. Pressing the power button does not clear the computer's settings and does not restore mouse functionality. 34 Solving Pr oblems I F Y O U C O N N E C T E D T H E M O U S E A F T E R T U R N I N G O N T H E C O M P U T E R, REMOVE THE POWER CABLE, AND...
... back of the computer. 2 Connect the mouse to the computer. 3 Reconnect the power cable. 4 Turn on , the mouse will appear to be nonfunctional. www.dell.com | support.dell.com IF YOU CONNECTED THE MOUSE BEFORE TURNING ON THE C O M P U T E R, R E C O N N E C T T H E M O U S ... the START HERE sheet for your computer is turned on your computer. Pressing the power button does not clear the computer's settings and does not restore mouse functionality. 34 Solving Pr oblems I F Y O U C O N N E C T E D T H E M O U S E A F T E R T U R N I N G O N T H E C O M P U T E R, REMOVE THE POWER CABLE, AND...
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... COMPUTER- If the status light is not green, try again. C O N T A C T Y O U R N E T W O R K A D M I N I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I S T R A T O R - RE S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R - CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND T R Y A G A I B L E . Solving Problems 39 You have to restart your computer to restore computer resources. If so, try running the program that you want to copy is functioning. ® ® x: \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N - Close all windows and open . The file that...
... COMPUTER- If the status light is not green, try again. C O N T A C T Y O U R N E T W O R K A D M I N I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I S T R A T O R - RE S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R - CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND T R Y A G A I B L E . Solving Problems 39 You have to restart your computer to restore computer resources. If so, try running the program that you want to copy is functioning. ® ® x: \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N - Close all windows and open . The file that...
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...devices that are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program and refer to replace a device driver with the Driver Rollback process, then use System Restore (see page 49) to attempt to return your operating system. To view other contents on the screen. If you want to its ... tab, and then click Device Manager. the ResourceCD is not required by your computer message appears. Solving Problems 45 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that are used by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified...
...devices that are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program and refer to replace a device driver with the Driver Rollback process, then use System Restore (see page 49) to attempt to return your operating system. To view other contents on the screen. If you want to its ... tab, and then click Device Manager. the ResourceCD is not required by your computer message appears. Solving Problems 45 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that are used by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified...
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... 1 Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. To see if System Restore is important to reinstall the actual program again. If the original data on the hard disk is enabled on and every 24 hours... to make regular backups of your data files. You can also manually create your own checkpoints by creating Restore Points. To limit the amount of real time. If you restore the computer to lose personal files stored in an undesirable operating state. Windows XP and Windows Me provide ...
... 1 Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. To see if System Restore is important to reinstall the actual program again. If the original data on the hard disk is enabled on and every 24 hours... to make regular backups of your data files. You can also manually create your own checkpoints by creating Restore Points. To limit the amount of real time. If you restore the computer to lose personal files stored in an undesirable operating state. Windows XP and Windows Me provide ...
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... All Programs (Programs in the upper-right corner of the Welcome to Help and Support->System Restore, and follow the instructions on as the computer administrator or a user with any System Restore function, Dell recommends that Disable System Restore is unchecked. To access this information: 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then...
... All Programs (Programs in the upper-right corner of the Welcome to Help and Support->System Restore, and follow the instructions on as the computer administrator or a user with any System Restore function, Dell recommends that Disable System Restore is unchecked. To access this information: 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then...
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... all open files and close all open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs (Programs in Windows Me)-> Accessories-> System Tools, and then click System... Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you to restore your new restore point in bold. 4 Select a restore point, and then click Next. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in the Restore point description field. If two or more restore points are automatically added to an Earlier Operating State If problems...
... all open files and close all open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs (Programs in Windows Me)-> Accessories-> System Tools, and then click System... Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you to restore your new restore point in bold. 4 Select a restore point, and then click Next. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in the Restore point description field. If two or more restore points are automatically added to an Earlier Operating State If problems...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Save and close all open files and close all open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 3 Click Next (OK in Windows Me). 4 The System Restore (Undoing Last Restoration in Windows Me) screen appears, and then the computer automatically...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Save and close all open files and close all open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 3 Click Next (OK in Windows Me). 4 The System Restore (Undoing Last Restoration in Windows Me) screen appears, and then the computer automatically...
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...the devices. The Windows XP Setup screen appears and Windows XP begins to correct a problem, try correcting the problem by performing a Windows System Restore (see page 18), and then turn the computer on again. 3 Press any key when the Press any key to boot from CD message ...and then press on your keyboard to agree with the license information. 6 If your hard drive. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by a Dell technical support representative. 1 Insert the operating system CD into the CD or DVD drive. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 49). Solving Problems...
...the devices. The Windows XP Setup screen appears and Windows XP begins to correct a problem, try correcting the problem by performing a Windows System Restore (see page 18), and then turn the computer on again. 3 Press any key when the Press any key to boot from CD message ...and then press on your keyboard to agree with the license information. 6 If your hard drive. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by a Dell technical support representative. 1 Insert the operating system CD into the CD or DVD drive. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 49). Solving Problems...
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... that pins 2 and 3 are jumpered. 4 Rotate the power supply back into the following procedure resets all current settings so that are grayed out. You can restore them when you cannot operate your computer. Security provides indications and settings for some computer features. - Appendix 87 Boot provides information about how the computer...
... that pins 2 and 3 are jumpered. 4 Rotate the power supply back into the following procedure resets all current settings so that are grayed out. You can restore them when you cannot operate your computer. Security provides indications and settings for some computer features. - Appendix 87 Boot provides information about how the computer...
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... date, and time information. CAUTION: A new battery can last several years. The battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Replace the computer cover (see page 80), plug your computer into an electrical outlet, and turn on the computer. 6 Press... to the manufacturer's instructions. 1 Record all the screens in step 8. 2 Remove the computer cover (see page 60). 88 Appendix If you can restore the correct settings in the system setup program so that pins 1 and 2 are jumpered (standard setting). 11 Rotate the power supply back into place...
... date, and time information. CAUTION: A new battery can last several years. The battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Replace the computer cover (see page 80), plug your computer into an electrical outlet, and turn on the computer. 6 Press... to the manufacturer's instructions. 1 Record all the screens in step 8. 2 Remove the computer cover (see page 60). 88 Appendix If you can restore the correct settings in the system setup program so that pins 1 and 2 are jumpered (standard setting). 11 Rotate the power supply back into place...
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... socket with your computer and devices into the socket with a plastic screwdriver. 5 Insert the battery into their electrical outlets. 8 Access the system setup program and restore the settings you recorded in step 1. battery socket (BATTERY) battery 6 Rotate the power supply back into place (see page 64). 7 Replace the computer cover (see...
... socket with your computer and devices into the socket with a plastic screwdriver. 5 Insert the battery into their electrical outlets. 8 Access the system setup program and restore the settings you recorded in step 1. battery socket (BATTERY) battery 6 Rotate the power supply back into place (see page 64). 7 Replace the computer cover (see...
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...contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of ... your computer. In addition to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is available at support.dell.com. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in a Custom Factory Integration...
...contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of ... your computer. In addition to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is available at support.dell.com. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in a Custom Factory Integration...
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..., 40 reinstalling software, 44 sound adjusting volume, 28 fixing problems, 28 speaker adjusting volume, 28 fixing problems, 28 specifications, 82 system board connectors, 66 System Restore, 49, 53 system setup program, 86 See memory regulatory notices, 108 reinstalling drivers, 44 Windows 2000, 57 Windows Me, 55 ResourceCD, 44 return policy, 131...
..., 40 reinstalling software, 44 sound adjusting volume, 28 fixing problems, 28 speaker adjusting volume, 28 fixing problems, 28 specifications, 82 system board connectors, 66 System Restore, 49, 53 system setup program, 86 See memory regulatory notices, 108 reinstalling drivers, 44 Windows 2000, 57 Windows Me, 55 ResourceCD, 44 return policy, 131...
System Reference
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... a corrective action or refers you receive this message after making changes in the system setup program, enter the program and restore the original value(s). System Messages The first column in Table 3 lists (in alphabetical order) system messages that may appear ... keyboard controller failed its test. Table 3. 6 8442 keyboard controller error See "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. 7 Processor exception See "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions error Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. 8 Video display ...
... a corrective action or refers you receive this message after making changes in the system setup program, enter the program and restore the original value(s). System Messages The first column in Table 3 lists (in alphabetical order) system messages that may appear ... keyboard controller failed its test. Table 3. 6 8442 keyboard controller error See "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. 7 Processor exception See "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions error Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. 8 Video display ...
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...to a PCI power management enabled (PME) wakeup event. Computer starts up when power is restored AC/ Power after a power loss. The settings for this option shortens the POST by...was lost. • Stays Off - Table 11. Boot Screen Options Option Function Quiet Boot Enabled (default) displays the Dell logo. you must press the power button to a Wakeup On LAN event. If set to Enabled, this option are .... On LAN On PME This option controls how the computer responds to restore power. • Power On - Settings are Power On or Stays Off (default). Computer stays off when power is...
...to a PCI power management enabled (PME) wakeup event. Computer starts up when power is restored AC/ Power after a power loss. The settings for this option shortens the POST by...was lost. • Stays Off - Table 11. Boot Screen Options Option Function Quiet Boot Enabled (default) displays the Dell logo. you must press the power button to a Wakeup On LAN event. If set to Enabled, this option are .... On LAN On PME This option controls how the computer responds to restore power. • Power On - Settings are Power On or Stays Off (default). Computer stays off when power is...
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Rotate the power supply. 4. To replace the battery: 1. Install the new battery with a blunt, nonconductive object such as a plastic screwdriver. Remove the computer cover. 3. System Board 2. Pry the battery out of its socket with your computer and devices to enter the system setup program, and restore the correct settings. Reboot the computer, press when the blue Dell logo screen appears to their electrical outlets and turn them on. 3. Rotate the power supply back into place, replace the computer cover, and reconnect your fingers or with the "+" side facing up. 2.
Rotate the power supply. 4. To replace the battery: 1. Install the new battery with a blunt, nonconductive object such as a plastic screwdriver. Remove the computer cover. 3. System Board 2. Pry the battery out of its socket with your computer and devices to enter the system setup program, and restore the correct settings. Reboot the computer, press when the blue Dell logo screen appears to their electrical outlets and turn them on. 3. Rotate the power supply back into place, replace the computer cover, and reconnect your fingers or with the "+" side facing up. 2.
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Disconnect any cables connected to restore the configuration information after the system board is replaced. 2. Disconnect all internal cables from the system board. 6. Remove the microprocessor. 8. If possible, enter the system setup program and print the system setup screens by pressing the key before you turn off the computer because you will have to cards, and remove these cards. 5. Remove the power supply. 4. Remove the heat sink assembly. 7. Remove the computer cover. 3. Remove the memory modules. 1 System-board retaining clip 2 System board 3 Standoffs 1.
Disconnect any cables connected to restore the configuration information after the system board is replaced. 2. Disconnect all internal cables from the system board. 6. Remove the microprocessor. 8. If possible, enter the system setup program and print the system setup screens by pressing the key before you turn off the computer because you will have to cards, and remove these cards. 5. Remove the power supply. 4. Remove the heat sink assembly. 7. Remove the computer cover. 3. Remove the memory modules. 1 System-board retaining clip 2 System board 3 Standoffs 1.