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...disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. A00 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this ...computers. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to either potential damage to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Models DHP, DHS, DCNE, DHM, DCSM September 2004 N7132 A00 Rev. is subject to hardware or loss of ...
...disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. A00 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this ...computers. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to either potential damage to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Models DHP, DHS, DCNE, DHM, DCSM September 2004 N7132 A00 Rev. is subject to hardware or loss of ...
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... Computer 15 Small Mini-Tower Computer 15 Mini-Tower Computer 16 Setting Up Your Computer 16 Solving Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 System Lights 21 Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP...
... Computer 15 Small Mini-Tower Computer 15 Mini-Tower Computer 16 Setting Up Your Computer 16 Solving Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 System Lights 21 Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP...
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... Service Code is optional and may be included on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is not available in all computers. You can use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express... License Agreement Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use the CD to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft...
... Service Code is optional and may be included on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is not available in all computers. You can use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express... License Agreement Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use the CD to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft...
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...of your CD varies based on your operating system, use the Operating System CD. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD The operating system is customized for components, such as ...Desktop chassis • DHM - Small mini-tower chassis • DCNE - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your OptiPlex User's Guide for the devices that describes your computer. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is already installed on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my...
...of your CD varies based on your operating system, use the Operating System CD. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD The operating system is customized for components, such as ...Desktop chassis • DHM - Small mini-tower chassis • DCNE - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your OptiPlex User's Guide for the devices that describes your computer. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is already installed on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my...
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... error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with all computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional). NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is active. Quick Reference Guide 19 Express ... perform the checks in "Solving Problems" of your computer does not perform as the ResourceCD). Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as expected. See "Finding Information for Your Computer" on page 5 for...
... error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with all computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional). NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is active. Quick Reference Guide 19 Express ... perform the checks in "Solving Problems" of your computer does not perform as the ResourceCD). Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as expected. See "Finding Information for Your Computer" on page 5 for...
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... appears. 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to answer questions periodically. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is encountered during a test, a message appears with all computers. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer. 9 When the...
... appears. 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to answer questions periodically. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is encountered during a test, a message appears with all computers. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer. 9 When the...
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... not display the names of each test screen. Blinks green several A configuration error exists. Displays your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows®... normally. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for the selected device. Quick Reference Guide 21 If you run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to your computer. Displays error conditions encountered, error...
... not display the names of each test screen. Blinks green several A configuration error exists. Displays your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows®... normally. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for the selected device. Quick Reference Guide 21 If you run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to your computer. Displays error conditions encountered, error...
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...XP operating system to the operating state it was in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and ...Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin If you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you are listed. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to complete. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to load any virus protection software...
...XP operating system to the operating state it was in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and ...Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin If you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you are listed. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to complete. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to load any virus protection software...
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... the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your selections. If you are unsure of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows... XP Professional and you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you are prompted to...
... the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your selections. If you are unsure of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows... XP Professional and you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you are prompted to...
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... 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your computer. The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans...
... 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your computer. The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans...
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...28 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 27 cover opening, 13 D Dell Premier Support website, 6 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Device Manager, 28 diagnostic lights, 22 diagnostics beep codes, 26 Dell, 19 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 22 documentation device, 5 finding, ... 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 door reattaching, 11 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 26 diagnostic lights, 22 F front door reattaching, 11 H hardware beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, ...
...28 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 27 cover opening, 13 D Dell Premier Support website, 6 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Device Manager, 28 diagnostic lights, 22 diagnostics beep codes, 26 Dell, 19 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 22 documentation device, 5 finding, ... 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 door reattaching, 11 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 26 diagnostic lights, 22 F front door reattaching, 11 H hardware beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, ...
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..., 19 diagnostic lights, 22 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 30 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S Service Tag, 5 software conflicts, 27 system lights, 22 System Restore, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous operating ..., 5 W Windows 2000 Device Manager, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 28 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 reinstalling, 30 System Restore, 28 T troubleshooting conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 diagnostic lights, 22 36 Index
..., 19 diagnostic lights, 22 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 30 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S Service Tag, 5 software conflicts, 27 system lights, 22 System Restore, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous operating ..., 5 W Windows 2000 Device Manager, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 28 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 reinstalling, 30 System Restore, 28 T troubleshooting conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 diagnostic lights, 22 36 Index