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... Guides icon on your desktop. 6 Setup and Quick Reference Guide www.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...• 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 the Start button and...
... Guides icon on your desktop. 6 Setup and Quick Reference Guide www.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...• 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 the Start button and...
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... the instructions on my computer configuration • Service contract for my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard ...hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community Forum - support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for components, such as a modem) Find it Here ...
... the instructions on my computer configuration • Service contract for my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard ...hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community Forum - support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for components, such as a modem) Find it Here ...
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... on the front of computer problems. For more information, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics" on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. Located on the computer and allow it to boot to begin...
... on the front of computer problems. For more information, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics" on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. Located on the computer and allow it to boot to begin...
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... the Start menu and try again. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. NOTE: 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. If you wait too long...
... the Start menu and try again. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. NOTE: 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. If you wait too long...
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... 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 ? Setup and Quick Reference Guide Express Service Code and Service Tag Number Microsoft® Windows® License Label Express Service Code and Product Key How to access documentation, reinstall drivers...
... 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 ? Setup and Quick Reference Guide Express Service Code and Service Tag Number Microsoft® Windows® License Label Express Service Code and Product Key How to access documentation, reinstall drivers...
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... arrow icon. 3. hints, tips, and online courses Customer Forum - If you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP Documentation for corporate, government, and education customers. Latest drivers for Dell Support website my computer Answers to reinstall drivers for my computer Knowledge Base - upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the...
... arrow icon. 3. hints, tips, and online courses Customer Forum - If you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP Documentation for corporate, government, and education customers. Latest drivers for Dell Support website my computer Answers to reinstall drivers for my computer Knowledge Base - upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the...
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... half-height AGP or DVI Adapter cards. The connection for your computer. Your computer is equipped with the AC power available in Japan is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on all computers) Back Panel The connectors for the power cable.
... half-height AGP or DVI Adapter cards. The connection for your computer. Your computer is equipped with the AC power available in Japan is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on all computers) Back Panel The connectors for the power cable.
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... your computer has a stand and it from your Windows documentation. Install the TAPI-compliant sound card. 7. To locate the TAPI connector on the sound card, see the manufacturer's documentation. 10. Install the appropriate drivers for Sound to Off. 14. Installing a TAPI Sound...setup password has been assigned by changing Chassis Intrusion to the TAPI sound card connector. Connect the other end of your Microsoft® Windows® documentation. Close the computer cover. 11. For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation and your computer, and then unplug...
... your computer has a stand and it from your Windows documentation. Install the TAPI-compliant sound card. 7. To locate the TAPI connector on the sound card, see the manufacturer's documentation. 10. Install the appropriate drivers for Sound to Off. 14. Installing a TAPI Sound...setup password has been assigned by changing Chassis Intrusion to the TAPI sound card connector. Connect the other end of your Microsoft® Windows® documentation. Close the computer cover. 11. For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation and your computer, and then unplug...
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...RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on computers with integrated sound) to attach a record/playback connector device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. On computers with a sound card, the line-in connector is on your hard drive. 4 link integrity light Green - If...between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Off - On computers with a sound card, the line-out connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on the card. 10 USB Connect USB devices such as a printer, to the parallel connector. On computers with a sound ...
...RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on computers with integrated sound) to attach a record/playback connector device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. On computers with a sound card, the line-in connector is on your hard drive. 4 link integrity light Green - If...between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Off - On computers with a sound card, the line-out connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on the card. 10 USB Connect USB devices such as a printer, to the parallel connector. On computers with a sound ...
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...have a standard keyboard, plug it connector into a USB connector. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on computers with integrated sound) to attach headphones connector and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. Turn off the ...If your computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the same address. Dell recommends the use of network traffic may make this light appear to be set the switch for PCI cards or a second ...
...have a standard keyboard, plug it connector into a USB connector. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on computers with integrated sound) to attach headphones connector and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. Turn off the ...If your computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the same address. Dell recommends the use of network traffic may make this light appear to be set the switch for PCI cards or a second ...
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...Windows 98 1. Then press the power button again to perform an operating system shutdown. You might lose data if you are unable to turn on the computer. Ensure that you are valid. Follow the instructions on a floppy disk or CD...Reboot the computer and run the software. Check for device driver conflicts Verify that the program's device drivers do not conflict with information that came with the drive ... has a CD drive or a zip drive installed, see the documentation supplied with your computer through the Start menu instead of the tests fail, contact Dell. Click End...
...Windows 98 1. Then press the power button again to perform an operating system shutdown. You might lose data if you are unable to turn on the computer. Ensure that you are valid. Follow the instructions on a floppy disk or CD...Reboot the computer and run the software. Check for device driver conflicts Verify that the program's device drivers do not conflict with information that came with the drive ... has a CD drive or a zip drive installed, see the documentation supplied with your computer through the Start menu instead of the tests fail, contact Dell. Click End...
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... the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for interrupt request conflicts- Straighten bent pins. Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows 98 1. Reinstall the mouse driver- Run the Dell Diagnostics- See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities." If you receive an insufficient memory message Save and...with the memory. Click Mouse. 3. If any of the diagnostics tests fail, contact Dell. 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, point to the computer, and try using a ...
... the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for interrupt request conflicts- Straighten bent pins. Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows 98 1. Reinstall the mouse driver- Run the Dell Diagnostics- See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities." If you receive an insufficient memory message Save and...with the memory. Click Mouse. 3. If any of the diagnostics tests fail, contact Dell. 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, point to the computer, and try using a ...
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...Dell Diagnostics. Swap the device with a printer, see the software documentation for the recommended serial or parallel port settings. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as a lamp. For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print to the same electrical outlet Check the option setting- Reinstall the printer driver... button. If any electrical appliances on - NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Swap the device's cable with particular software, see "Printer Problems." Test the electrical outlet...
...Dell Diagnostics. Swap the device with a printer, see the software documentation for the recommended serial or parallel port settings. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as a lamp. For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print to the same electrical outlet Check the option setting- Reinstall the printer driver... button. If any electrical appliances on - NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Swap the device's cable with particular software, see "Printer Problems." Test the electrical outlet...
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... power cables from the power supply are connected to check for interference. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Adjust the Windows volume control- Sound from their electrical outlets, wait 10 to eliminate distortion. Ensure that Sound under the Integrated Devices option is set.... Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them on the system board. 3. If the problem still exists, contact Dell. See "Reinstalling Drivers." Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to 20 seconds, and open the computer. 2. Turn off the computer ...
... power cables from the power supply are connected to check for interference. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Adjust the Windows volume control- Sound from their electrical outlets, wait 10 to eliminate distortion. Ensure that Sound under the Integrated Devices option is set.... Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them on the system board. 3. If the problem still exists, contact Dell. See "Reinstalling Drivers." Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to 20 seconds, and open the computer. 2. Turn off the computer ...
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... Windows desktop. Then shut down and restart the computer. 2. Using this program with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics before 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...
... Windows desktop. Then shut down and restart the computer. 2. Using this program with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics before 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...
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...of each test screen. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and problem description. 3. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 2. Then shut down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the ... changes the boot sequence for your part. When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4. Dell Diagnostics Menu 1. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to start -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in...
...of each test screen. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and problem description. 3. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 2. Then shut down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the ... changes the boot sequence for your part. When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4. Dell Diagnostics Menu 1. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to start -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in...
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...the left pane of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains your computer. When the tests are completed, if you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD while your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities CD, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you to customize the ... information for your computer. To access the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD Guide, click User's Guides in the Topic pull-down menu, and then click Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System. 3. Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 3. In the Device Manager...
...the left pane of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains your computer. When the tests are completed, if you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD while your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities CD, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you to customize the ... information for your computer. To access the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD Guide, click User's Guides in the Topic pull-down menu, and then click Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System. 3. Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 3. In the Device Manager...
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...checkpoint to return to or recover your data files. AutoUpdate installation - The restore operation itself also creates a restore point for Windows XP. Unsigned driver installation - To create a restore point: 1. NOTE: System Restore does not revert user data or document files, so ...chosen system state. Click the Start button, point to create a manual restore point before the following events: Application installations - NOTE: Dell recommends that the computer is installed) Manual restore points (created by the device manufacturer) do not generate a restore point. Restore ...
...checkpoint to return to or recover your data files. AutoUpdate installation - The restore operation itself also creates a restore point for Windows XP. Unsigned driver installation - To create a restore point: 1. NOTE: System Restore does not revert user data or document files, so ...chosen system state. Click the Start button, point to create a manual restore point before the following events: Application installations - NOTE: Dell recommends that the computer is installed) Manual restore points (created by the device manufacturer) do not generate a restore point. Restore ...
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... point. If that date, and click Next>. 4. To return your operating system to its state before the new device driver installation. After System Restore finishes collecting data, the computer automatically restarts and the Undo Complete screen appears. 4. Click the ...Click Properties. After System Restore finishes collecting data, the computer automatically restarts and the Restoration Complete screen appears. 5. Driver Rollback Windows XP device Driver Rollback can use System Restore to return your computer to select any management or intervention. In the event that ...
... point. If that date, and click Next>. 4. To return your operating system to its state before the new device driver installation. After System Restore finishes collecting data, the computer automatically restarts and the Undo Complete screen appears. 4. Click the ...Click Properties. After System Restore finishes collecting data, the computer automatically restarts and the Restoration Complete screen appears. 5. Driver Rollback Windows XP device Driver Rollback can use System Restore to return your computer to select any management or intervention. In the event that ...
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...Fast User Switching Considerations when using Fast User Switching include: Some older Windows games may shut down on types of the multimedia capabilities. Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. Microsoft Windows XP includes a new feature that cannot easily be used on the ...computer. (For information on a fast user switch. Fast User Switching, which the new driver was installed, and then click ...
...Fast User Switching Considerations when using Fast User Switching include: Some older Windows games may shut down on types of the multimedia capabilities. Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. Microsoft Windows XP includes a new feature that cannot easily be used on the ...computer. (For information on a fast user switch. Fast User Switching, which the new driver was installed, and then click ...