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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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...8226; How to remove and replace parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer. The Express Service Code is optional and may be included on your CD to provide last-minute ... 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® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the...
...8226; How to remove and replace parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer. The Express Service Code is optional and may be included on your CD to provide last-minute ... 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® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the...
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...The color of your CD varies based on your OptiPlex User's Guide for corporate, government, and education customers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? Your operating ...on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your region to use the Operating... Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your operating system, use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for components, such as memory, the hard...
...The color of your CD varies based on your OptiPlex User's Guide for corporate, government, and education customers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? Your operating ...on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your region to use the Operating... Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your operating system, use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for components, such as memory, the hard...
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...Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for ... to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to your Service Tag. 3 If you...in the device list in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP).
...Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for ... to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to your Service Tag. 3 If you...in the device list in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP).
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...software for reinstalling Windows XP. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program... so. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin If you reinstall Windows XP. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and ...
...software for reinstalling Windows XP. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program... so. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin If you reinstall Windows XP. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and ...
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... offered by the installation program. 32 Quick Reference Guide Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. 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 this computer?
... offered by the installation program. 32 Quick Reference Guide Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. 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 this computer?
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... 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...Dell Diagnostics, 19 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 I IRQ conflicts, 27 L labels Microsoft Windows, 5 Service Tag, 5 light, 22 lights diagnostic, 22 front of computer, 22 power button, 22 system, 22 M Microsoft Windows label, 5 O operating system CD, 6 Installation Guide, 6 reinstalling Windows XP...
... 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...Dell Diagnostics, 19 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 I IRQ conflicts, 27 L labels Microsoft Windows, 5 Service Tag, 5 light, 22 lights diagnostic, 22 front of computer, 22 power button, 22 system, 22 M Microsoft Windows label, 5 O operating system CD, 6 Installation Guide, 6 reinstalling Windows XP...
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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 state, 28 U User's Guide, 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 state, 28 U User's Guide, 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