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3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 43 Dell Diagnostics 46 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 46 Drivers 47 What Is a Driver 47 Identifying Drivers 48 Reinstalling Drivers 48 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 49 Restoring Your Operating System 49 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 50 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 51 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before...
3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 43 Dell Diagnostics 46 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 46 Drivers 47 What Is a Driver 47 Identifying Drivers 48 Reinstalling Drivers 48 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 49 Restoring Your Operating System 49 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 50 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 51 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before...
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... status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - DSS is not available in all countries. • Latest drivers for your region to view the appropriate support site. Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Desktop System Software (DSS)- To download Desktop System Software...
... status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - DSS is not available in all countries. • Latest drivers for your region to view the appropriate support site. Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Desktop System Software (DSS)- To download Desktop System Software...
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... at the same time you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers • Connect the printer to the computer • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance...
... at the same time you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers • Connect the printer to the computer • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance...
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... printer Connecting to the Internet, you use your telephone on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Your ISP will offer one way. The USB connectors fit only one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up...
... printer Connecting to the Internet, you use your telephone on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Your ISP will offer one way. The USB connectors fit only one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up...
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...MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to see if that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 46). See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and... MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on page 99. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 46). 34 Solving Problems IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see page 64) to...
...MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to see if that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 46). See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and... MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on page 99. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 46). 34 Solving Problems IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see page 64) to...
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...components installed on your hardware configuration for running the test. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for the selected device. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new...its own set of all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Each device has its driver recognizes. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The device list...
...components installed on your hardware configuration for running the test. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for the selected device. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new...its own set of all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Each device has its driver recognizes. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The device list...
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... point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category...
... point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category...
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Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager....or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the...
Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager....or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the...
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...hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. If that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not ...Next. 3 Click a calendar date to the Windows Classic view. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you want to restore your Dell™ computer to which you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTE: The procedures in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. The Select a ...
...hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. If that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not ...Next. 3 Click a calendar date to the Windows Classic view. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you want to restore your Dell™ computer to which you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTE: The procedures in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. The Select a ...
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...last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. Any programs or files added since you do not want to All Programs→ Accessories→ System... and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTICE...
...last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. Any programs or files added since you do not want to All Programs→ Accessories→ System... and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTICE...
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Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from your body before you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI card slots • One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x1 card slot ...
Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from your body before you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI card slots • One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x1 card slot ...
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...snapping it into place to secure the card(s). b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel. 13 Install any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter's connectors. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the card retention door...network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer. 70 Removing and Installing Parts If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 103), select Integrated NIC, and then change the setting to On. Removing a PCI Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You...
...snapping it into place to secure the card(s). b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel. 13 Install any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter's connectors. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the card retention door...network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer. 70 Removing and Installing Parts If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 103), select Integrated NIC, and then change the setting to On. Removing a PCI Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You...
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... from the two tab slots holding it will remain in the open . Removing and Installing Parts 71 If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for an illustration of the card retention door.) 3 If your computer includes a card retention mechanism, to pivot the door open position. (See page 67 for...
... from the two tab slots holding it will remain in the open . Removing and Installing Parts 71 If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for an illustration of the card retention door.) 3 If your computer includes a card retention mechanism, to pivot the door open position. (See page 67 for...
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... (see page 103), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the back panel. 15 Install any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter's connectors. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then...
... (see page 103), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the back panel. 15 Install any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter's connectors. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then...
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...card retention door from the inside to On. b Set the retention mechanism aside in a secure location. 4 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 103), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to release the mechanism from the top: a Pivot the mechanism upward and gently ...squeeze in on . 8 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 9 If you removed an add-in network connector: a Enter system setup (see page 103), select Integrated NIC, and then ...
...card retention door from the inside to On. b Set the retention mechanism aside in a secure location. 4 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 103), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to release the mechanism from the top: a Pivot the mechanism upward and gently ...squeeze in on . 8 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 9 If you removed an add-in network connector: a Enter system setup (see page 103), select Integrated NIC, and then ...
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..., including those purchased and/or installed through CFI for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from the center to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is available at... Antivirus, and so on DVDs. Support for your CDs or DVDs, try using water or a diluted solution of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some protection from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. If you notice problems, such as...
..., including those purchased and/or installed through CFI for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from the center to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is available at... Antivirus, and so on DVDs. Support for your CDs or DVDs, try using water or a diluted solution of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some protection from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. If you notice problems, such as...
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... information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 cover removing, 59 replacing, 98 D Dell contacting, 116 Dell Diagnostics, 46 support policy, 114 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 43 diagnostics Dell, 46 lights, 43, 56 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 Finding Information..., 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 warranty, 9 drive panel, 56, 76 removing, 76 replacing, 78 drive-panel insert removing, 77 replacing, 77 drivers about...
... information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 cover removing, 59 replacing, 98 D Dell contacting, 116 Dell Diagnostics, 46 support policy, 114 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 43 diagnostics Dell, 46 lights, 43, 56 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 Finding Information..., 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 warranty, 9 drive panel, 56, 76 removing, 76 replacing, 78 drive-panel insert removing, 77 replacing, 77 drivers about...
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... setup about, 103 entering, 103 options, 105 screens, 104 T technical support policy, 114 transferring information to a new computer, 25 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 43 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 restore to previous state, 49-50 tips, 27 TV connect to computer, 19, 21... V vents, 56 front panel, 56 volume adjusting, 39 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 48 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 25 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 Hyper-Threading, 25 Network Setup Wizard, 22 Program Compatibility Wizard, 33 reinstalling...
... setup about, 103 entering, 103 options, 105 screens, 104 T technical support policy, 114 transferring information to a new computer, 25 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 43 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 restore to previous state, 49-50 tips, 27 TV connect to computer, 19, 21... V vents, 56 front panel, 56 volume adjusting, 39 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 48 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 25 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 Hyper-Threading, 25 Network Setup Wizard, 22 Program Compatibility Wizard, 33 reinstalling...