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... screen is blank 45 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools 47 Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54...
... screen is blank 45 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools 47 Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54...
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... Information DSS is necessary for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS..., and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for correct operation of your configuration. as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system &#...
... Information DSS is necessary for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS..., and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for correct operation of your configuration. as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system &#...
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... operating system setup before 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. See the documentation that it is turned on...
... operating system setup before 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. See the documentation that it is turned on...
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... the Internet and use your telephone on your local cable TV line. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Dial-up connections that came with your Internet connection. Connecting to the Internet, you set up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem...
... the Internet and use your telephone on your local cable TV line. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Dial-up connections that came with your Internet connection. Connecting to the Internet, you set up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem...
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See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: ...
See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: ...
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... the computer. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network port or device. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - Replace the network cable. TE S T T H E M O U S E - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to...
... the computer. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network port or device. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - Replace the network cable. TE S T T H E M O U S E - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to...
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... headphone cable is working by testing it with the speakers. Sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 53. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 53. E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp...
... headphone cable is working by testing it with the speakers. Sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 53. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 53. E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp...
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... other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that use the device. A driver is needed. Dell ships your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Displays...specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Drivers What Is a Driver? All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator ...
... other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that use the device. A driver is needed. Dell ships your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Displays...specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Drivers What Is a Driver? All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator ...
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... point is the source of your computer might not work correctly. 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 install drivers obtained from other sources, your problem and, if necessary, update the...
... point is the source of your computer might not work correctly. 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 install drivers obtained from other sources, your problem and, if necessary, update the...
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...the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to .... 10 Click Finish and restart your operating system. Use System Restore as the first solution 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 ...
...the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to .... 10 Click Finish and restart your operating system. Use System Restore as the first solution 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 ...
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...The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. If a calendar date has only one restore ...boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you install a device driver, use System Restore. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you to resolve the problem. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see "...
...The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. If a calendar date has only one restore ...boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you install a device driver, use System Restore. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you to resolve the problem. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see "...
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...System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to proceed with less than 200 MB of the screen. ...step. 3 On the next screen that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Troubleshooting Tools 55 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to complete. Use PC Restore only if System Restore ... open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your operating system.
...System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to proceed with less than 200 MB of the screen. ...step. 3 On the next screen that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Troubleshooting Tools 55 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to complete. Use PC Restore only if System Restore ... open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your operating system.
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... your operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page...with your hard drive. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the Windows XP operating system to complete the installation. The options ...
... your operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page...with your hard drive. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the Windows XP operating system to complete the installation. The options ...
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...unpainted metal surface on page 78. If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 77. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: To prevent static... begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. 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 ...
...unpainted metal surface on page 78. If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 77. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: To prevent static... begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. 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 ...
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...If you are installing or replacing a PCI card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 74. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card as described in the card documentation. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. PCI Express Cards Your computer... into the computer. 5 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 6 Remove the card's driver from the inside to On. Do not connect the network cable to secure the cards. b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the...
...If you are installing or replacing a PCI card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 74. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card as described in the card documentation. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. PCI Express Cards Your computer... into the computer. 5 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 6 Remove the card's driver from the inside to On. Do not connect the network cable to secure the cards. b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the...
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... add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on the back panel. 15 Install any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter's connectors. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on page 113), select Audio Controller, and...
... add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on the back panel. 15 Install any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter's connectors. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on page 113), select Audio Controller, and...
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... outlet before removing the cover. 82 Removing and Installing Parts b Set the retention mechanism aside in a secure location. 4 If you begin any drivers required for an illustration of your computer from the two tab slots holding it will remain in the open . Drive Panel CAUTION: Before you are...into the computer. 7 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 8 Remove the card's driver from the inside to pivot the door open position (see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 74 for the card as described in the card ...
... outlet before removing the cover. 82 Removing and Installing Parts b Set the retention mechanism aside in a secure location. 4 If you begin any drivers required for an illustration of your computer from the two tab slots holding it will remain in the open . Drive Panel CAUTION: Before you are...into the computer. 7 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 8 Remove the card's driver from the inside to pivot the door open position (see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 74 for the card as described in the card ...
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..., and so on ). Appendix 123 Support for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party software and...your computer. This equipment has been tested and found to this technicianassisted technical support, online technical support is provided by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on ). Definition of the computer and all third-party software and...
..., and so on ). Appendix 123 Support for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party software and...your computer. This equipment has been tested and found to this technicianassisted technical support, online technical support is provided by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on ). Definition of the computer and all third-party software and...
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... adapter power cable in this Glossary are provided for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. bootable CD - Your Drivers and Utilities (or ResourceCD) is damaged or your computer when you always have on the computer, do...
... adapter power cable in this Glossary are provided for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. bootable CD - Your Drivers and Utilities (or ResourceCD) is damaged or your computer when you always have on the computer, do...
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... that allows you to as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that can be either be written to over . D DDR SDRAM - double-data-rate 2 SDRAM - device driver - See driver. DIN connector - A technique for spreading data over (rewritten). A special high-speed storage mechanism which can write to 8 bits. L2 cache - CD recordable - You can...
... that allows you to as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that can be either be written to over . D DDR SDRAM - double-data-rate 2 SDRAM - device driver - See driver. DIN connector - A technique for spreading data over (rewritten). A special high-speed storage mechanism which can write to 8 bits. L2 cache - CD recordable - You can...
