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... screen is blank 47 If the screen is difficult to read 48 3 Troubleshooting Tools 49 Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 52 Drivers 53 What Is a Driver 53 Identifying Drivers 53 Reinstalling Drivers 54 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 55 Restoring Your Operating System 55 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56...
... screen is blank 47 If the screen is difficult to read 48 3 Troubleshooting Tools 49 Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 52 Drivers 53 What Is a Driver 53 Identifying Drivers 53 Reinstalling Drivers 54 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 55 Restoring Your Operating System 55 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56...
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Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is necessary for components, such... as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. • ...
Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is necessary for components, such... as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. • ...
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... 2.0 connectors (4) 11 VGA video connector Use the silver connector to provide enhanced surround audio 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. Connecting a Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices...
... 2.0 connectors (4) 11 VGA video connector Use the silver connector to provide enhanced surround audio 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. Connecting a Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices...
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... connections are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your Internet connection. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that provide high-speed Internet access through your telephone on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide...
... connections are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your Internet connection. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that provide high-speed Internet access through your telephone on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide...
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... is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in...
... is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in...
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... indicates no network communication exists. For a description 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 - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 109. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on the setup diagram for your computer. 4 Start the computer. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - If the link integrity light...
... indicates no network communication exists. For a description 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 - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 109. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on the setup diagram for your computer. 4 Start the computer. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - If the link integrity light...
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.... C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "System Setup" on page 55. 46 Solving Problems A D J U S T T H E W I O N S - Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O S S E T U P P R O G R A M - See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Ensure that the sound is working by testing it with the speakers. Ensure that the volume is...
.... C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "System Setup" on page 55. 46 Solving Problems A D J U S T T H E W I O N S - Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O S S E T U P P R O G R A M - See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Ensure that the sound is working by testing it with the speakers. Ensure that the volume is...
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... information in the device list in the following table for more information. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver is a program that only its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your hardware configuration for running...
... information in the device list in the following table for more information. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver is a program that only its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your hardware configuration for running...
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... and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2... list to replace the driver with a [!]) on page 56). 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 Device Driver Rollback does not resolve ...
... and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2... list to replace the driver with a [!]) on page 56). 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 Device Driver Rollback does not resolve ...
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Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to resolve the incompatibility. 5 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. ... on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after 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 ...
Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to resolve the incompatibility. 5 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. ... on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after 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 ...
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...points are available, click the restore point that restore point is automatically selected. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. 56 Troubleshooting Tools NOTE: The procedures in this document...Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. If that Restore my computer ...
...points are available, click the restore point that restore point is automatically selected. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. 56 Troubleshooting Tools NOTE: The procedures in this document...Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. If that Restore my computer ...
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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. NOTE: Dell PC Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my...unchecked. If possible, back up 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 proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in when you purchased the computer. Use PC Restore only...
... and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. NOTE: Dell PC Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my...unchecked. If possible, back up 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 proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in when you purchased the computer. Use PC Restore only...
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... 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...message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Using the Operating System CD Before You Begin If you are considering a reinstall of the computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to ...
... 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...message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Using the Operating System CD Before You Begin If you are considering a reinstall of the computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to ...
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...but not replacing a PCI card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 75. • If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for card slot location. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the operating system. • If you ... 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 PCI and PCI Express cards: • One PCI Express x16 card slot (SLOT1) • One...
...but not replacing a PCI card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 75. • If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for card slot location. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the operating system. • If you ... 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 PCI and PCI Express cards: • One PCI Express x16 card slot (SLOT1) • One...
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... computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 Remove the card's driver from the inside to pivot the door open position. 3 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in "Before You Begin" on page 61. 2 Gently push the release tab on...
... computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 Remove the card's driver from the inside to pivot the door open position. 3 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in "Before You Begin" on page 61. 2 Gently push the release tab on...
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...). 1 2 3 1 card retention door 2 card retention mechanism 3 release tabs (2) 3 Gently push the release tab on page 71. • If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the two tab slots holding it in place. The door is hinged and will remain in the open . b Set the retention...
...). 1 2 3 1 card retention door 2 card retention mechanism 3 release tabs (2) 3 Gently push the release tab on page 71. • If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the two tab slots holding it in place. The door is hinged and will remain in the open . b Set the retention...
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... electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 15 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 14. 17 Install any drivers required for an illustration of your computer includes a card retention mechanism, to secure the x16 card in place from the top: a Pivot the mechanism upward...
... electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 15 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 14. 17 Install any drivers required for an illustration of your computer includes a card retention mechanism, to secure the x16 card in place from the top: a Pivot the mechanism upward...
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... Onboard Devices and select Integrated NIC, and then change the setting to On b Connect external audio devices to the integrated connector on . 9 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 111), go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated Audio, and then...
... Onboard Devices and select Integrated NIC, and then change the setting to On b Connect external audio devices to the integrated connector on . 9 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 111), go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated Audio, and then...
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...retainer ring clockwise until it clicks into the ball cage to clean drive heads with the playback quality of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware. These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to this technicianassisted technical support, online technical support is not left on the ... original default configuration as shipped from the swab is available at support.dell.com. Never touch the lens in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the outer edge of the center hole. NOTICE: To prevent ...
...retainer ring clockwise until it clicks into the ball cage to clean drive heads with the playback quality of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware. These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to this technicianassisted technical support, online technical support is not left on the ... original default configuration as shipped from the swab is available at support.dell.com. Never touch the lens in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the outer edge of the center hole. NOTICE: To prevent ...
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...battery is designed to an electrical outlet. bits per second - BTU - advanced configuration and power interface - ASF - Your Drivers and Utilities (or ResourceCD) is damaged or your computer. British thermal unit - The length of data interpreted by your particular ... computer battery powers the computer. AHCI - A program designed to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from which allows the storage driver to automatically recognize each device attached to be depleted and recharged. B battery life span - BIOS - AGP - AGP delivers a smooth...
...battery is designed to an electrical outlet. bits per second - BTU - advanced configuration and power interface - ASF - Your Drivers and Utilities (or ResourceCD) is damaged or your computer. British thermal unit - The length of data interpreted by your particular ... computer battery powers the computer. AHCI - A program designed to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from which allows the storage driver to automatically recognize each device attached to be depleted and recharged. B battery life span - BIOS - AGP - AGP delivers a smooth...