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...support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Dell computer. What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows... processors, optical drives, and USB devices. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to identify your configuration. support.dell.com from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked NOTE: Select your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select ... to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. 10 Finding Information
...support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Dell computer. What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows... processors, optical drives, and USB devices. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to identify your configuration. support.dell.com from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked NOTE: Select your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select ... to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. 10 Finding Information
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...default and press . 5 Use the up - and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 12 Install the operating system (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore" on the RAID drives will be of the two drives used to RAID and you are prompted to highlight Delete RAID...and press . In a RAID level 1 configuration, the size of the configuration will become unbootable. 1 Press when you are prompted to create the RAID volume. 10 Confirm that you want to use to select RAID1(Mirror) and press . 6 If there are more information about RAID options, see page 26). 2 Press when...
...default and press . 5 Use the up - and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 12 Install the operating system (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore" on the RAID drives will be of the two drives used to RAID and you are prompted to highlight Delete RAID...and press . In a RAID level 1 configuration, the size of the configuration will become unbootable. 1 Press when you are prompted to create the RAID volume. 10 Confirm that you want to use to select RAID1(Mirror) and press . 6 If there are more information about RAID options, see page 26). 2 Press when...
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...P U T E R O F F - A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for... an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in ...
...P U T E R O F F - A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for... an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in ...
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...problem description and follow the safety instructions located in "Solving Problems" (see page 31) and run . This test typically takes 10 to run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is...wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to select a test based on (or restart) your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. Tests a specific device. If you...
...problem description and follow the safety instructions located in "Solving Problems" (see page 31) and run . This test typically takes 10 to run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is...wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to select a test based on (or restart) your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. Tests a specific device. If you...
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... configured, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in ...the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click...
... configured, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in ...the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click...
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... 5 Ensure that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is not available in the following step. 3 On the next screen that Turn .... If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to the operating state it was in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then ...files or programs until the system restoration is unchecked. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with PC Restore, click Reboot in all countries. NOTICE: If you do not...
... 5 Ensure that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is not available in the following step. 3 On the next screen that Turn .... If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to the operating state it was in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then ...files or programs until the system restoration is unchecked. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with PC Restore, click Reboot in all countries. NOTICE: If you do not...
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Environmental (continued) Altitude: Operating Storage -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) -15.2 to 10668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) ... press . Appendix 103 NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that you write down your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then, shut down the system setup screen information for the F2 prompt to appear. 3 Once this...for it is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt can make your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions. Certain ...
Environmental (continued) Altitude: Operating Storage -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) -15.2 to 10668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) ... press . Appendix 103 NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that you write down your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then, shut down the system setup screen information for the F2 prompt to appear. 3 Once this...for it is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt can make your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions. Certain ...
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...1 and 2. 3 Close the computer cover (see page 96). 4 Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 5 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer (see page 57). 6 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 7 Disconnect...Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board (see page 65) and attach the jumper to pins 1 and 2 to reenable the password feature. 10 Replacing the computer cover (see page 65), and attach the jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to clear the password. Appendix 109
...1 and 2. 3 Close the computer cover (see page 96). 4 Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 5 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer (see page 57). 6 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 7 Disconnect...Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board (see page 65) and attach the jumper to pins 1 and 2 to reenable the password feature. 10 Replacing the computer cover (see page 65), and attach the jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to clear the password. Appendix 109
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...drive activity light, 60 installing, 81 installing second, 82 problems, 33 removing, 80 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 headphone connector, 60 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode, 23, 25 Hyper-Threading, 30 I installing... 57 Internet connection, about, 14 connection, options, 14 connection, setting up, 15 problems, 33 K keyboard problems, 36 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10, 60 latch release cover, 59 lights diagnostic, 47, 60 front of computer, 47 hard drive activity, 60 M Media Card Reader installing...
...drive activity light, 60 installing, 81 installing second, 82 problems, 33 removing, 80 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 headphone connector, 60 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode, 23, 25 Hyper-Threading, 30 I installing... 57 Internet connection, about, 14 connection, options, 14 connection, setting up, 15 problems, 33 K keyboard problems, 36 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10, 60 latch release cover, 59 lights diagnostic, 47, 60 front of computer, 47 hard drive activity, 60 M Media Card Reader installing...
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..., 62 Network Setup Wizard, 22 problems, 40 setting up, 21 Network Setup Wizard, 22 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 54 P password clearing, 109 jumper, 109 PCI cards installing, 70 removing, 72 playing CDs and DVDs,...37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 32 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36 problems (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 31 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general, 36... supported, 65 messages error, 34 microphone connector, 61 Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem problems, 33 monitor blank, 44 hard to read , 45 motherboard.
..., 62 Network Setup Wizard, 22 problems, 40 setting up, 21 Network Setup Wizard, 22 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 54 P password clearing, 109 jumper, 109 PCI cards installing, 70 removing, 72 playing CDs and DVDs,...37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 32 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36 problems (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 31 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general, 36... supported, 65 messages error, 34 microphone connector, 61 Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem problems, 33 monitor blank, 44 hard to read , 45 motherboard.
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R regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows XP, 54 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 50 S safety instructions, 9 SATA. See serial ATA scanner problems, 42 serial ATA, 79 Service Tag, 10, 60 settings system setup, 103 software Hyper-Threading, 30 problems, 37-38 sound problems, 43 volume, 43 sound connectors, ... bus, 100 memory, 99 physical, 102 power, 102 processor, 99 technical, 99 video, 100 standby mode, 23 support contacting Dell, 114 policy, 112 support website, 10 system board, 65 System Restore, 53-54 system setup about, 103 entering, 103 options, 104 screens, 103 T technical support ...
R regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows XP, 54 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 50 S safety instructions, 9 SATA. See serial ATA scanner problems, 42 serial ATA, 79 Service Tag, 10, 60 settings system setup, 103 software Hyper-Threading, 30 problems, 37-38 sound problems, 43 volume, 43 sound connectors, ... bus, 100 memory, 99 physical, 102 power, 102 processor, 99 technical, 99 video, 100 standby mode, 23 support contacting Dell, 114 policy, 112 support website, 10 system board, 65 System Restore, 53-54 system setup about, 103 entering, 103 options, 104 screens, 103 T technical support ...
Service Manual
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... several times and then A configuration error exists. Solid green and a beep code during POST incorrectly installed. This test typically takes 10 to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4. If you are having. 2. System Lights Your power button light and hard...; 2000 and Windows XP). Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of devices. Errors Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for instructions on your computer or all the ...
... several times and then A configuration error exists. Solid green and a beep code during POST incorrectly installed. This test typically takes 10 to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4. If you are having. 2. System Lights Your power button light and hard...; 2000 and Windows XP). Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of devices. Errors Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for instructions on your computer or all the ...