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The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are not applicable. Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Information in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are optional and may be used in this.... disclaims any proprietary interest in any references in this document is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Models DHP, DHS, DCNE, DHM, DCSM September 2004 N7132 A00 Rev. is subject to change without...
The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are not applicable. Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Information in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are optional and may be used in this.... disclaims any proprietary interest in any references in this document is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Models DHP, DHS, DCNE, DHM, DCSM September 2004 N7132 A00 Rev. is subject to change without...
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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 replace 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 and system.... • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation. You can use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when ...
...and replace 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 and system.... • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation. You can use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when ...
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...; Downloads - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is located on your computer. Find It Here • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to view the appropriate support site. Upgrade information for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center...your CD varies based 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 OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer • Frequently asked questions • File downloads •...
...; Downloads - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is located on your computer. Find It Here • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to view the appropriate support site. Upgrade information for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center...your CD varies based 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 OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer • Frequently asked questions • File downloads •...
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... perform as expected. record your hard drive or from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is active. When to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on page...
... perform as expected. record your hard drive or from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is active. When to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on page...
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...for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you 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 and restart the computer. If you wait too long and the Windows...
...for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you 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 and restart the computer. If you wait too long and the Windows...
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...times and then turns off Suggested Resolution No corrective action is in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). NOTE: The Service Tag for all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to your computer... or all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. Describes the test and may indicate a computer problem. The Dell Diagnostics ...
...times and then turns off Suggested Resolution No corrective action is in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). NOTE: The Service Tag for all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to your computer... or all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. Describes the test and may indicate a computer problem. The Dell Diagnostics ...
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...in before you reinstall Windows XP with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver. After you reinstall ...the operating system, you reinstall Windows XP. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to load...
...in before you reinstall Windows XP with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver. After you reinstall ...the operating system, you reinstall Windows XP. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to load...
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...running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use this computer connect to register with all computers. screen appears, select No, not at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12... If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional ...
...running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use this computer connect to register with all computers. screen appears, select No, not at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12... If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional ...
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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 ...