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The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in the User...
The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in the User...
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...Computer 19 Inside Your Computer 20 Mini Tower Computer 20 Desktop Computer 23 Setting Up Your Computer 26 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft Windows ...XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 37 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 40 Index 41 Contents 3 Back View 14 Desktop Computer - Contents Finding Information 5 System Views 8 Mini Tower ...
...Computer 19 Inside Your Computer 20 Mini Tower Computer 20 Desktop Computer 23 Setting Up Your Computer 26 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft Windows ...XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 37 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 40 Index 41 Contents 3 Back View 14 Desktop Computer - Contents Finding Information 5 System Views 8 Mini Tower ...
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...XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button, then click Help and Support. 2 Click Dell User and System Guides, then click System Guides. 3 Click Dell Optiplex User's Guide. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How... information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD). NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on your computer or ...
...XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button, then click Help and Support. 2 Click Dell User and System Guides, then click System Guides. 3 Click Dell Optiplex User's Guide. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How... information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD). NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on your computer or ...
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...when contacting technical support. • Solutions - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - If you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at Dell customers premier.support.dell.com. The software automatically detects your computer and ... the updates appropriate for correct operation of your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. Troubleshooting hints and tips, Dell Support Website - The website may not be available in • Upgrades - frequently asked questions NOTE: Corporate, government,...
...when contacting technical support. • Solutions - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - If you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at Dell customers premier.support.dell.com. The software automatically detects your computer and ... the updates appropriate for correct operation of your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. Troubleshooting hints and tips, Dell Support Website - The website may not be available in • Upgrades - frequently asked questions NOTE: Corporate, government,...
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... your computer. Operating System CD The operating system is located on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your computer. What Are You Looking For? NOTE: The Operating System CD is optional and may not...
... your computer. Operating System CD The operating system is located on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your computer. What Are You Looking For? NOTE: The Operating System CD is optional and may not...
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...setup and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE... option to boot from the CD/DVD drive from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Then shut down and restart the computer. If you wait too long ...
...setup and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE... option to boot from the CD/DVD drive from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Then shut down and restart the computer. If you wait too long ...
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... Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. Lists the most common ... questions periodically. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. You can customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you to your part. For information on...
... Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. Lists the most common ... questions periodically. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. You can customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you to your part. For information on...
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Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, ...procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are using a different restore point, or you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to All...
Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, ...procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are using a different restore point, or you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to All...
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...operating system logo appears, wait until you need the following sections in the order in which the new driver was in the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your primary hard drive. After ...when you reinstall Windows XP. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver (see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to ...
...operating system logo appears, wait until you need the following sections in the order in which the new driver was in the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your primary hard drive. After ...when you reinstall Windows XP. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver (see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to ...
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..., respond to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running the Windows...
..., respond to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running the Windows...
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... system, 7 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 36 cover removing, 16 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Dell Premier Support website, 5-6 diagnostics beep codes, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6 ResourceCD, 5 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers list of, 40 ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 35 diagnostic lights, 32...
... system, 7 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 36 cover removing, 16 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Dell Premier Support website, 5-6 diagnostics beep codes, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6 ResourceCD, 5 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers list of, 40 ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 35 diagnostic lights, 32...
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R reinstalling Drivers and Utilties CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 Windows XP, 37 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 system board, 21, 24 System Restore, 36 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 37 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty, 5 42 Index
R reinstalling Drivers and Utilties CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 Windows XP, 37 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 system board, 21, 24 System Restore, 36 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 37 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty, 5 42 Index