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Information in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Reproduction in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of your computer. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death...
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... 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 System Restore 28 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 30 Using the Drivers and...
... 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 System Restore 28 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 30 Using the Drivers and...
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... parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How 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...Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer or advanced...
... parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How 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...Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer or advanced...
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... warranty, and repair information • Downloads - To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system ... - NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Troubleshooting - Computer documentation and product specifications...
... warranty, and repair information • Downloads - To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system ... - NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Troubleshooting - Computer documentation and product specifications...
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Front and Back Views Small Form-Factor Computer CD/DVD-drive eject button CD/DVD-drive activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) floppy-drive eject button Microsoft Windows Product Key headphone connector hard-drive activity light network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light power button power light line-in connector line-out connector card slots (2) power connector parallel connector serial connector video connector diagnostic lights microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) Quick Reference Guide 7
Front and Back Views Small Form-Factor Computer CD/DVD-drive eject button CD/DVD-drive activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) floppy-drive eject button Microsoft Windows Product Key headphone connector hard-drive activity light network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light power button power light line-in connector line-out connector card slots (2) power connector parallel connector serial connector video connector diagnostic lights microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) Quick Reference Guide 7
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Desktop Computer CD/DVD-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) power button power light Microsoft Windows Product Key floppy-drive eject button microphone connector diagnostic lights headphone connector network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light line-in connector line-out connector voltage selection switch card slots (3) power connector parallel connector serial connector video connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) Quick Reference Guide 9
Desktop Computer CD/DVD-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) power button power light Microsoft Windows Product Key floppy-drive eject button microphone connector diagnostic lights headphone connector network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light line-in connector line-out connector voltage selection switch card slots (3) power connector parallel connector serial connector video connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) Quick Reference Guide 9
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Small Mini-Tower Computer Microsoft Windows Product Key floppy-drive activity light power light power button front-panel door NOTE: See "Small MiniTower Computer - power connector voltage selection switch parallel connector ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Small Mini-Tower Computer Microsoft Windows Product Key floppy-drive activity light power light power button front-panel door NOTE: See "Small MiniTower Computer - power connector voltage selection switch parallel connector ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mini-Tower Computer Microsoft Windows Product Key microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights CD/DVD-drive eject button floppy-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) power button power light voltage selection switch line-out connector network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light parallel connector 12 Quick Reference Guide power connector line-in connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) video connector serial connector card slots (4)
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mini-Tower Computer Microsoft Windows Product Key microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights CD/DVD-drive eject button floppy-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) power button power light voltage selection switch line-out connector network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light parallel connector 12 Quick Reference Guide power connector line-in connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) video connector serial connector card slots (4)
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...Solving Problems" of your online User's Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics from your Express Service Code and Service Tag below; Then shut down your computer, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. and then contact Dell from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as... the ResourceCD). Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. If computer problems occur that no diagnostics ...
...Solving Problems" of your online User's Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics from your Express Service Code and Service Tag below; Then shut down your computer, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. and then contact Dell from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as... the ResourceCD). Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. If computer problems occur that no diagnostics ...
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...After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for one time only. If you want to run . This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. You can customize the tests you see the Windows desktop. Write... down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your part. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you ...
...After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for one time only. If you want to run . This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. You can customize the tests you see the Windows desktop. Write... down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your part. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you ...
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... and it displays the information in the device list in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). Check "Diagnostic Lights" on , and the computer is required. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you are running the test.... The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for more information. System Lights Your power light may ...
... and it displays the information in the device list in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). Check "Diagnostic Lights" on , and the computer is required. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you are running the test.... The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for more information. System Lights Your power light may ...
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... to decompress code to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to resolve the incompatibility. Windows XP To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click...
... to decompress code to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to resolve the incompatibility. Windows XP To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click...
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... and Support Center for information on the Contents tab, click Windows 2000 troubleshooters, and then click Hardware. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. 28 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need ...the Start button and click Help. 2 Click Troubleshooting and Maintenance on configuring the device. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state...
... and Support Center for information on the Contents tab, click Windows 2000 troubleshooters, and then click Hardware. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. 28 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need ...the Start button and click Help. 2 Click Troubleshooting and Maintenance on configuring the device. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state...
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... the Drivers and Utilities CD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your computer before you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to the operating state it was in...
... the Drivers and Utilities CD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your computer before you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to the operating state it was in...
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Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Quick Reference Guide 31 Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save and close any open files and exit any key to boot ... and click Next. 7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next. 8 At the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next. 9 If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested...
Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Quick Reference Guide 31 Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save and close any open files and exit any key to boot ... and click Next. 7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next. 8 At the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next. 9 If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested...
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...Using the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to continue. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you...the first time on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network ...
...Using the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to continue. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you...the first time on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network ...
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... operating state, 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, ... 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, 5 Service Tag, 5 light, 22 lights diagnostic, 22 front of computer, 22 power...
... operating state, 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, ... 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, 5 Service Tag, 5 light, 22 lights diagnostic, 22 front of computer, 22 power...
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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...