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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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... or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your configuration. support.dell.com from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions • Community - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows...
... or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your configuration. support.dell.com from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions • Community - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows...
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... to your computer with a sound card, the microphone connector is compatible 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. On computers with a USB cable. See the documentation...
... to your computer with a sound card, the microphone connector is compatible 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. On computers with a USB cable. See the documentation...
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... and cable modem connections. • DSL connections that came with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary.
... and cable modem connections. • DSL connections that came with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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... to run the software. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on a floppy disk or CD. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is...
... to run the software. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on a floppy disk or CD. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is...
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See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 111) TE S T T H E M O U S E - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on the setup diagram for your computer. 4 ...
See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 111) TE S T T H E M O U S E - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on the setup diagram for your computer. 4 ...
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... not muted. If you purchased a sound card, ensure that the electrical outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the card. 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 - D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Ensure that the speakers are connected to the computer...
... not muted. If you purchased a sound card, ensure that the electrical outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the card. 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 - D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Ensure that the speakers are connected to the computer...
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...further installation or configuration is a program that use the device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Each device has its driver recognizes. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters...of the test and any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. A driver is needed. Dell ships your operating system • Connect or install a new device Identifying Drivers If you to customize the test by changing the ...
...further installation or configuration is a program that use the device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Each device has its driver recognizes. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters...of the test and any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. A driver is needed. Dell ships your operating system • Connect or install a new device Identifying Drivers If you to customize the test by changing the ...
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... 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for which you are installing the driver. 54 Troubleshooting Tools Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your computer might not work correctly. If an exclamation point is next to the... for Dell™ computers. 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 may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Windows...
... 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for which you are installing the driver. 54 Troubleshooting Tools Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your computer might not work correctly. If an exclamation point is next to the... for Dell™ computers. 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 may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Windows...
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... configured, you can restore your operating system 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. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Troubleshooting Tools 55 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 ...
... configured, you can restore your operating system 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. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Troubleshooting Tools 55 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 ...
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...two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Finding Information" on the screen. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems ...can undo the restoration. 56 Troubleshooting Tools To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on using a different restore point, or you prefer. 5 Click Next. NOTICE: Before you restore the ...view, so they may not apply if you to restore your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.
...two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Finding Information" on the screen. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems ...can undo the restoration. 56 Troubleshooting Tools To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on using a different restore point, or you prefer. 5 Click Next. NOTICE: Before you restore the ...view, so they may not apply if you to restore your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.
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..., save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is not available in time, let the computer... the operating state it was in the following step. 3 On the next screen that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your hard drive to complete. During the boot process, a blue bar with less than...
..., save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is not available in time, let the computer... the operating state it was in the following step. 3 On the next screen that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your hard drive to complete. During the boot process, a blue bar with less than...
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... XP, you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs 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... 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Depending on the region from where you ordered your computer, or whether you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on the screen to correct a problem with...
... XP, you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs 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... 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Depending on the region from where you ordered your computer, or whether you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on the screen to correct a problem with...
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... an unpainted metal surface on page 65 for card slot location. Cards CAUTION: Before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from your computer, discharge static electricity from the operating system. • If you are... installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 75. • If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: • One PCI Express x16 card slot (SLOT1) • One PCI Express x1 card slot (SLOT2) • Two ...
... an unpainted metal surface on page 65 for card slot location. Cards CAUTION: Before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from your computer, discharge static electricity from the operating system. • If you are... installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 75. • If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: • One PCI Express x16 card slot (SLOT1) • One PCI Express x1 card slot (SLOT2) • Two ...
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...the computer. 6 Replace the 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 On. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is removed, a jumper should be installed on the Front IO...go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting 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 the card. Removing and Installing Parts 75 ...
...the computer. 6 Replace the 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 On. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is removed, a jumper should be installed on the Front IO...go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting 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 the card. Removing and Installing Parts 75 ...
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.... • If you are installing or replacing a PCI card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 71. • If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for an illustration of the card retention door). 4 If your computer includes a card retention mechanism to pivot the door open. Installing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow...
.... • If you are installing or replacing a PCI card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 71. • If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for an illustration of the card retention door). 4 If your computer includes a card retention mechanism to pivot the door open. Installing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow...
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... connect external audio devices to the card. Do not connect the network cable to Off. See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 14. 17 Install any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. 14 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them...
... connect external audio devices to the card. Do not connect the network cable to Off. See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 14. 17 Install any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. 14 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them...
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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. See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 14. 11 If you removed an add-in "Before You Begin...
... 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. See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 14. 11 If you removed an add-in "Before You Begin...
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... misaligned. Mouse If your floppy drive using water or a diluted solution of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to remove contaminants that fluff from operating. Clean your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. For stubborn dirt... Blow carefully into place. You might accidentally misalign the heads, which prevents the drive from the swab is available at support.dell.com. Never touch the lens in the troubleshooting process and provides for purchase. 120 Appendix Additional technical support options may be ...
... misaligned. Mouse If your floppy drive using water or a diluted solution of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to remove contaminants that fluff from operating. Clean your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. For stubborn dirt... Blow carefully into place. You might accidentally misalign the heads, which prevents the drive from the swab is available at support.dell.com. Never touch the lens in the troubleshooting process and provides for purchase. 120 Appendix Additional technical support options may be ...
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...hot plug. ASF - battery operating time - BIOS - bit - boot sequence - Specifies the order of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to control display brightness. British thermal unit - advanced configuration and power interface - accelerated graphics port - AHCI - ALS - A feature that enables ...powers the computer. basic input/output system - A CD that you always have on the computer, do not change them. Your Drivers and Utilities (or ResourceCD) is able to be depleted and recharged. The standard unit for reporting hardware and software alerts to an...
...hot plug. ASF - battery operating time - BIOS - bit - boot sequence - Specifies the order of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to control display brightness. British thermal unit - advanced configuration and power interface - accelerated graphics port - AHCI - ALS - A feature that enables ...powers the computer. basic input/output system - A CD that you always have on the computer, do not change them. Your Drivers and Utilities (or ResourceCD) is able to be depleted and recharged. The standard unit for reporting hardware and software alerts to an...