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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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...the operating system • Customer Care - NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • How to work with other Dell customers NOTE: Select your region to System and appropriate for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers ...a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer, and click Submit. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)-
...the operating system • Customer Care - NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • How to work with other Dell customers NOTE: Select your region to System and appropriate for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers ...a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer, and click Submit. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)-
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... USB connectors fit only one way. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to provide enhanced surround audio for computers with a video card, use the front USB connectors for devices that you have not...
... USB connectors fit only one way. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to provide enhanced surround audio for computers with a video card, use the front USB connectors for devices that you have not...
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... you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. If you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your ISP for setup instructions. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
... you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. If you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your ISP for setup instructions. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
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... SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT 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 operating system installed on a floppy disk or CD. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - See the software documentation for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating...
... SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT 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 operating system installed on a floppy disk or CD. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - See the software documentation for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating...
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... the network connector on page 109. For a description of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 111) TE S T T H E M O U S E - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Connect a properly working mouse to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off , that the...
... the network connector on page 109. For a description of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 111) TE S T T H E M O U S E - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Connect a properly working mouse to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off , that the...
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... Windows volume setting. D I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Ensure that the sound is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on page 54. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E - See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers.
... Windows volume setting. D I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Ensure that the sound is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on page 54. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E - See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers.
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... installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that use the device. A driver is needed. All devices require a driver program. Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. You may indicate requirements for the selected device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Troubleshooting Tools 53 The...
... installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that use the device. A driver is needed. All devices require a driver program. Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. You may indicate requirements for the selected device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Troubleshooting Tools 53 The...
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... the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your computer might not work...
... the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your computer might not work...
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... applications installed after you can use it was in when 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... restore 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 ...
... applications installed after you can use it was in when 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... restore 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 ...
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...operating state. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that is automatically ...selected. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on using a different restore point, or you to see and select restore points. To change the restore point, ...
...operating state. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that is automatically ...selected. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on using a different restore point, or you to see and select restore points. To change the restore point, ...
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... operating system problem. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE:...any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Using Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all countries or on . To use PC Restore:...
... operating system problem. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE:...any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Using Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all countries or on . To use PC Restore:...
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...54). If the operating system logo appears, wait until 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. After ... to return your computer, or whether you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Troubleshooting Tools 59 Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to the operating state it was in before...
...54). If the operating system logo appears, wait until 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. After ... to return your computer, or whether you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Troubleshooting Tools 59 Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to the operating state it was in before...
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...card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 65 for the card from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • One PCI Express x16 card slot (SLOT1) • One PCI...; Two PCI card slots (SLOT3, SLOT4) See "System Board Components" 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 are...
...card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 65 for the card from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • One PCI Express x16 card slot (SLOT1) • One PCI...; Two PCI card slots (SLOT3, SLOT4) See "System Board Components" 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 are...
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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 the card documentation. If a sound card is necessary to maintain FCC certification...
... 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 the card documentation. If a sound card is necessary to maintain FCC certification...
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... in place from the top: a Pivot the mechanism upward and gently squeeze in on page 71. • If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. Installing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 61. 2 Remove the computer cover...
... in place from the top: a Pivot the mechanism upward and gently squeeze in on page 71. • If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. Installing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 61. 2 Remove the computer cover...
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...), go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting to Off. See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 14. 17 Install any drivers required for an illustration of the computer. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in a secure location. 4 If necessary...
...), go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting to Off. See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 14. 17 Install any drivers required for an illustration of the computer. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in a secure location. 4 If necessary...
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... plug it into the computer. 8 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 9 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 7 Close the card retention door to snap it into place, securing the cards.
... plug it into the computer. 8 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 9 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 7 Close the card retention door to snap it into place, securing the cards.
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... compressed air to clean the lens in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to clean drive heads with the playback quality of water and mild soap. If you notice problems, such as skipping, with a... swab. Ensure that clean discs and provide some protection from Dell, as well as shipped from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to this technicianassisted technical support, online ...
... compressed air to clean the lens in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to clean drive heads with the playback quality of water and mild soap. If you notice problems, such as skipping, with a... swab. Ensure that clean discs and provide some protection from Dell, as well as shipped from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to this technicianassisted technical support, online ...
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...standard to boot. ASF is a bootable CD. battery operating time - A CD that a portable computer battery powers the computer. Glossary 145 Your Drivers and Utilities (or ResourceCD) is designed to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which the computer attempts to define a mechanism for...to enable technologies such as system setup. A program designed to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from which allows the storage driver to a management console. ALS - AHCI - and operating system-independent. In case your hard drive is damaged or your computer ...
...standard to boot. ASF is a bootable CD. battery operating time - A CD that a portable computer battery powers the computer. Glossary 145 Your Drivers and Utilities (or ResourceCD) is designed to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which the computer attempts to define a mechanism for...to enable technologies such as system setup. A program designed to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from which allows the storage driver to a management console. ALS - AHCI - and operating system-independent. In case your hard drive is damaged or your computer ...