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... to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of your computer. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. All rights ...If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary...
... to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of your computer. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. All rights ...If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary...
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... 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 System Restore 28 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 30 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 32...
... 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 System Restore 28 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 30 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 32...
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... and may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's...information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are located 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....
... and may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's...information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are located 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....
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... that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration • Service contract for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your ... that came with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) to view the appropriate support site. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - After you ordered. •...
... that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration • Service contract for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your ... that came with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) to view the appropriate support site. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - After you ordered. •...
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... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional). NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is optional and therefore may...highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Enter system setup, review your computer, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See "Finding Information for Your Computer" ...
... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional). NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is optional and therefore may...highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Enter system setup, review your computer, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See "Finding Information for Your Computer" ...
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... appears, press immediately. 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 part. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to...
... appears, press immediately. 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 part. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to...
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... , and the computer is in the following table for all devices attached to your computer. Displays your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane ...® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). The device list may indicate a computer problem. Blinks green several A configuration error exists. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities...
... , and the computer is in the following table for all devices attached to your computer. Displays your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane ...® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). The device list may indicate a computer problem. Blinks green several A configuration error exists. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities...
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... must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. After you reinstall the operating system, you reinstall Windows XP. To reinstall Windows XP, you to correct a problem with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed on your primary hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs...
... must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. After you reinstall the operating system, you reinstall Windows XP. To reinstall Windows XP, you to correct a problem with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed on your primary hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs...
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...it to boot to the prompts offered by the installation program. 32 Quick Reference Guide To complete the installation, respond to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key... you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on the back of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. The computer automatically restarts. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are...
...it to boot to the prompts offered by the installation program. 32 Quick Reference Guide To complete the installation, respond to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key... you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on the back of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. The computer automatically restarts. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are...
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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, ...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, 6 I IRQ conflicts, 27 L labels Microsoft Windows, ...
... 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, ...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, 6 I IRQ conflicts, 27 L labels Microsoft Windows, ...
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P power light, 22 problems beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 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 ...
P power light, 22 problems beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 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 ...