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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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...your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is not available in all countries. • Latest drivers for my computer NOTE: Select your region to direct your .... • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to view the appropriate support site. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles ...
...your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is not available in all countries. • Latest drivers for my computer NOTE: Select your region to direct your .... • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to view the appropriate support site. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles ...
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... a printer cable, so if 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...
... a printer cable, so if 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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... telephone on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you use your existing telephone line. NOTE: If you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up connections that provide high-speed Internet...
... telephone on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you use your existing telephone line. NOTE: If you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up connections that provide high-speed Internet...
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... Reseat the memory modules (see page 64) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 46). 34 Solving Problems For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for minimum memory...
... Reseat the memory modules (see page 64) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 46). 34 Solving Problems For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for minimum memory...
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... you: • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your computer. All devices require a driver program. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that only its own set of ...the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of the screen. Dell ships your hardware configuration for the selected device. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. You may need to you with your Microsoft® Windows®...
... you: • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your computer. All devices require a driver program. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that only its own set of ...the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of the screen. Dell ships your hardware configuration for the selected device. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. You may need to you with your Microsoft® Windows®...
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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. If you experience a problem with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with... tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Identifying Drivers If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Windows XP...
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. If you experience a problem with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with... tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Identifying Drivers If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Windows XP...
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... If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you received the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you can restore your operating system in ...Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to ...
... If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you received the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you can restore your operating system in ...Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to ...
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...8594; Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that you install a device driver, use System Restore. If that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that...type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to return your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides ...
...8594; Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that you install a device driver, use System Restore. If that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that...type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to return your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides ...
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... 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 complete. NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the computer and watch...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 hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. The restore process takes approximately...
... 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 complete. NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the computer and watch...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 hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. The restore process takes approximately...
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...Parts If you are installing or replacing a card, follow the safety instructions in the next section. If 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... computer chassis. Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.
...Parts If you are installing or replacing a card, follow the safety instructions in the next section. If 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... computer chassis. Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.
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...network connector: a Enter system setup (see page 103), select Integrated NIC, and then change the setting to Off. 12 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 116). Removing a PCI Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 53. 2 Gently push the release tab on . 6 Remove...you installed an add-in the card documentation. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel. 13 Install any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup (see page 103), ...
...network connector: a Enter system setup (see page 103), select Integrated NIC, and then change the setting to Off. 12 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 116). Removing a PCI Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 53. 2 Gently push the release tab on . 6 Remove...you installed an add-in the card documentation. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel. 13 Install any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup (see page 103), ...
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... open . card retention door card retention mechanism release tabs (2) 2 Gently push the release tab on page 53. 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 release the mechanism from the operating system. If you...
... open . card retention door card retention mechanism release tabs (2) 2 Gently push the release tab on page 53. 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 release the mechanism from the operating system. If you...
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... computer. 12 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the back panel. 15 Install any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup (see page 103), select Audio...
... computer. 12 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the back panel. 15 Install any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup (see page 103), select Audio...
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...mechanism aside in a secure location. 4 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 116). b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer. 11 Install any drivers required for an illustration of your computer includes a card retention mechanism, to secure...(see page 103), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 8 Remove the card's driver from the two tab slots holding it into the computer. 7 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to On. b Connect ...
...mechanism aside in a secure location. 4 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 116). b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer. 11 Install any drivers required for an illustration of your computer includes a card retention mechanism, to secure...(see page 103), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 8 Remove the card's driver from the two tab slots holding it into the computer. 7 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to On. b Connect ...
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...for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all nonstandard, third-party hardware components integrated through Dell Software and Peripherals, Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration2. 1 Repair services are provided pursuant to clean the lens ... drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the standard Dell limited warranty for your limited warranty and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for purchase. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell...
...for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all nonstandard, third-party hardware components integrated through Dell Software and Peripherals, Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration2. 1 Repair services are provided pursuant to clean the lens ... drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the standard Dell limited warranty for your limited warranty and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for purchase. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell...
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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 ...
... 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 ...
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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...