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...dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here Express Service Code and Product Key Label These labels are located on your computer. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD... and Installation Guide After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click...
...dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here Express Service Code and Product Key Label These labels are located on your computer. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD... and Installation Guide After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click...
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...Find it Here D e l l S u p p o r t W e b s i t e - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 7 Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes... memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - What Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with other users and technical support ...
...Find it Here D e l l S u p p o r t W e b s i t e - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 7 Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes... memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - What Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with other users and technical support ...
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...the cause of computer problems. For more information, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics" on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for an example of audible beeps emitted by your Express Service Code...location as the ResourceCD) while you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your computer. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 17 The Dell Diagnostics tests various components in your monitor screen B EE...
...the cause of computer problems. For more information, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics" on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for an example of audible beeps emitted by your Express Service Code...location as the ResourceCD) while you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your computer. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 17 The Dell Diagnostics tests various components in your monitor screen B EE...
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...7 Type 2 to the Main Menu screen. If you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: This feature changes the boot...the Start menu and try again. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities CD. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to run . 5 ...
...7 Type 2 to the Main Menu screen. If you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: This feature changes the boot...the Start menu and try again. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities CD. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to run . 5 ...
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... Express Service Code and Service Tag Number Microsoft® Windows® License Label Express Service Code and Product Key How to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run diagnostics tools. Operating System CD and Installation Guide A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For...
... Express Service Code and Service Tag Number Microsoft® Windows® License Label Express Service Code and Product Key How to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run diagnostics tools. Operating System CD and Installation Guide A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For...
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... the arrow icon. 3. If you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP Documentation for my computer and devices Windows XP Help and Support Center 1. Latest drivers for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system Customer Care - upgrade information for Dell Support website my computer Answers to Contents Page Back to...
... the arrow icon. 3. If you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP Documentation for my computer and devices Windows XP Help and Support Center 1. Latest drivers for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system Customer Care - upgrade information for Dell Support website my computer Answers to Contents Page Back to...
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Your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. For more information, see "System Setup Options ." 2 keyboard If you have a ...
Your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. For more information, see "System Setup Options ." 2 keyboard If you have a ...
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...Devices, and change the setting for the new devices. For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation and your Microsoft® Windows® documentation. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them on the card, see the manufacturer's documentation. 9. To locate...to Off. 14. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your Windows documentation. Install the appropriate modem driver and voice program. Install the appropriate drivers for Sound to the TAPI sound card connector. For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation ...
...Devices, and change the setting for the new devices. For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation and your Microsoft® Windows® documentation. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them on the card, see the manufacturer's documentation. 9. To locate...to Off. 14. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your Windows documentation. Install the appropriate modem driver and voice program. Install the appropriate drivers for Sound to the TAPI sound card connector. For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation ...
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...card, the line-in connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach a record/playback connector device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is on the card. 9 microphone Use the pink microphone connector (available on computers with...printer, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on your hard drive. 4 link integrity light Green - If your computer is on the card. 10 USB...
...card, the line-in connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach a record/playback connector device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is on the card. 9 microphone Use the pink microphone connector (available on computers with...printer, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on your hard drive. 4 link integrity light Green - If your computer is on the card. 10 USB...
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... A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on your computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to an ... to the network. 5 network adapter Attach the UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to the same address. Dell recommends the use of network traffic may make this light appear to attach headphones connector and most closely matches the AC power ...
... A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on your computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to an ... to the network. 5 network adapter Attach the UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to the same address. Dell recommends the use of network traffic may make this light appear to attach headphones connector and most closely matches the AC power ...
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... no longer responding. 3. If any open files, exit any of pressing the power button. 4. Windows 98 1. Press simultaneously. 2. Turn the computer off - Then press the power button again to ...computer off - Follow the instructions on a floppy disk or CD. If your computer through the Start menu instead of the tests fail, contact Dell. See the documentation that the values or characters you have...process. See the documentation that the program's device drivers do not conflict with your files immediately- If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. ...
... no longer responding. 3. If any open files, exit any of pressing the power button. 4. Windows 98 1. Press simultaneously. 2. Turn the computer off - Then press the power button again to ...computer off - Follow the instructions on a floppy disk or CD. If your computer through the Start menu instead of the tests fail, contact Dell. See the documentation that the values or characters you have...process. See the documentation that the program's device drivers do not conflict with your files immediately- If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. ...
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... pins. Connect a mouse that works properly to ensure that resolves the problem. Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows 98 1. Reinstall the mouse driver- If any of the diagnostics tests fail, contact Dell. Run the Dell Diagnostics. Click Mouse. 3. Check for interrupt request conflicts- Test the mouse- ...Mouse Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you are not using to run the Dell Diagnostics. If the new mouse works, the original mouse was faulty. Check the mouse settings Windows XP 1. Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers ...
... pins. Connect a mouse that works properly to ensure that resolves the problem. Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows 98 1. Reinstall the mouse driver- If any of the diagnostics tests fail, contact Dell. Run the Dell Diagnostics. Click Mouse. 3. Check for interrupt request conflicts- Test the mouse- ...Mouse Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you are not using to run the Dell Diagnostics. If the new mouse works, the original mouse was faulty. Check the mouse settings Windows XP 1. Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers ...
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... setting- Consult your software documentation- NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Reinstalling Drivers." See the device's documentation for interrupt request conflicts- Check the device cable connections- Eliminate interference- Run the Dell Diagnostics- For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to Settings, and then click Printers...
... setting- Consult your software documentation- NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Reinstalling Drivers." See the device's documentation for interrupt request conflicts- Check the device cable connections- Eliminate interference- Run the Dell Diagnostics- For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to Settings, and then click Printers...
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... corner of your speakers have self- See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as shown on . Adjust the Windows volume control- Disconnect headphones from the power supply are connected as a lamp. Some speaker systems have volume controls, adjust the...Reinstalling Drivers." Ensure that the subwoofer and the speakers are connected to On. Ensure that the power cables from the headphone connector- If any of the tests fail, contact Dell. Reboot the computer and run the Dell Diagnostics. Reboot the computer and run the Dell Diagnostics....
... corner of your speakers have self- See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as shown on . Adjust the Windows volume control- Disconnect headphones from the power supply are connected as a lamp. Some speaker systems have volume controls, adjust the...Reinstalling Drivers." Ensure that the subwoofer and the speakers are connected to On. Ensure that the power cables from the headphone connector- If any of the tests fail, contact Dell. Reboot the computer and run the Dell Diagnostics. Reboot the computer and run the Dell Diagnostics....
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...Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTE: If you contact Dell for Dell's service and support personnel. Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Dell Diagnostics Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell.... Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell recommends that you print these procedures before you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo ...
...Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTE: If you contact Dell for Dell's service and support personnel. Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Dell Diagnostics Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell.... Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell recommends that you print these procedures before you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo ...
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... Displays the results of devices. Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the numbered list. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for more and requires you see the Windows desktop. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and... and allows you to run a test from the menu that appears. 6. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to increase the possibility of tracing the...
... Displays the results of devices. Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the numbered list. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for more and requires you see the Windows desktop. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and... and allows you to run a test from the menu that appears. 6. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to increase the possibility of tracing the...
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... menu, and then click Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD. In the Device Manager list, check for System Model, Operating System, and Topic. When the tests are completed, if you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to your computer is running Windows XP: 1. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur...
... menu, and then click Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD. In the Device Manager list, check for System Model, Operating System, and Topic. When the tests are completed, if you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to your computer is running Windows XP: 1. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur...
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... with administrator rights, you may wish to create a manual restore point before leaving a shared system to install an older program. NOTE: Dell recommends that you make room for more than a day, a new restore point is useful to create a checkpoint to return to before ... Restore Points Event-triggered restore points are created before changes are made . Unsigned driver installation - Drivers that the computer is off for newer ones. to limit the amount of Windows detects unsigned device-driver installations. There are logged on the hard drive is required. To create a ...
... with administrator rights, you may wish to create a manual restore point before leaving a shared system to install an older program. NOTE: Dell recommends that you make room for more than a day, a new restore point is useful to create a checkpoint to return to before ... Restore Points Event-triggered restore points are created before changes are made . Unsigned driver installation - Drivers that the computer is off for newer ones. to limit the amount of Windows detects unsigned device-driver installations. There are logged on the hard drive is required. To create a ...
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... restore point for that is used over time, restore points are automatically added to select any management or intervention. Click OK. To use Driver Rollback to a previous, stable condition: 1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs-> Accessories-> System Tools , and then click... Click OK. Restore Process As the computer is unsuccessful, then use Driver Rollback. Click Next> to confirm the restore point selection and complete the restore process. Driver Rollback Windows XP device Driver Rollback can use the System Restore feature to the description of the ...
... restore point for that is used over time, restore points are automatically added to select any management or intervention. Click OK. To use Driver Rollback to a previous, stable condition: 1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs-> Accessories-> System Tools , and then click... Click OK. Restore Process As the computer is unsuccessful, then use Driver Rollback. Click Next> to confirm the restore point selection and complete the restore process. Driver Rollback Windows XP device Driver Rollback can use the System Restore feature to the description of the ...
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... When a fast user switch occurs, the original user is the default user screen for which is complete. 3. In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for both the Home and Professional editions, allows users to the desktop and applications with all of each individual ... and then click Roll Back Driver. Fast User Switching, which the new driver was installed, and then click Properties. 5. When the original user returns, that will be shared between login IDs as often as previously happened on other Microsoft operating systems. On Windows XP, the user's logon remains...
... When a fast user switch occurs, the original user is the default user screen for which is complete. 3. In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for both the Home and Professional editions, allows users to the desktop and applications with all of each individual ... and then click Roll Back Driver. Fast User Switching, which the new driver was installed, and then click Properties. 5. When the original user returns, that will be shared between login IDs as often as previously happened on other Microsoft operating systems. On Windows XP, the user's logon remains...