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Mini Tower Computer 25 4 Specifications - Desktop Computer 31 5 Troubleshooting Tips 37 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter 37 Tips 37 Power Problems 37 Memory Problems 39 Lockups and Software Problems 39 Dell Technical Update Service 41 Dell Support Utility 41 Dell Diagnostics 41 6 Reinstalling Software 43 Drivers 43 Identifying Drivers 43 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 43 Restoring Your Operating System 45 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 46 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 46 Using the Operating System Media 47 4 Contents 3 Specifications -
Mini Tower Computer 25 4 Specifications - Desktop Computer 31 5 Troubleshooting Tips 37 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter 37 Tips 37 Power Problems 37 Memory Problems 39 Lockups and Software Problems 39 Dell Technical Update Service 41 Dell Support Utility 41 Dell Diagnostics 41 6 Reinstalling Software 43 Drivers 43 Identifying Drivers 43 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 43 Restoring Your Operating System 45 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 46 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 46 Using the Operating System Media 47 4 Contents 3 Specifications -
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..., go to a working electrical outlet. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of your computer and try again. NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is not available from the Drivers and Utilities media. Select Diagnostics from the Start menu. Troubleshooting Tips 41...
..., go to a working electrical outlet. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of your computer and try again. NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is not available from the Drivers and Utilities media. Select Diagnostics from the Start menu. Troubleshooting Tips 41...
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... versions are listed, select the version that is optional and may not ship with your computer. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the CD menu... from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive, and follow the instructions on the screen. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Dell Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media is appropriate for one time only. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for ...
... versions are listed, select the version that is optional and may not ship with your computer. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the CD menu... from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive, and follow the instructions on the screen. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Dell Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media is appropriate for one time only. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for ...
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... exclamation point is next to the device name, you are an administrator on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for your computer. Returning to enter the Device Manager. otherwise, contact your administrator to continue. 2 Scroll down...
... exclamation point is next to the device name, you are an administrator on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for your computer. Returning to enter the Device Manager. otherwise, contact your administrator to continue. 2 Scroll down...
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...go to reinstall and follow the prompts on page 43) • Microsoft System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display the... media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and...
...go to reinstall and follow the prompts on page 43) • Microsoft System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display the... media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and...
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...driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the device for which you previously copied the driver files. 7 Click the name of the driver...→ OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. If a particular driver is not listed, that driver... is not required by your operating system, or you must find the drivers... for driver software....computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 Click the Windows...driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for restoring ...
...driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the device for which you previously copied the driver files. 7 Click the name of the driver...→ OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. If a particular driver is not listed, that driver... is not required by your operating system, or you must find the drivers... for driver software....computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 Click the Windows...driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for restoring ...
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...the computer, click Continue; Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may appear. If... possible, back up the data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Using Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System...
...the computer, click Continue; Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may appear. If... possible, back up the data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Using Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System...
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... the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. The restore process begins and may need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. To reinstall Windows, you ordered your primary hard drive to restart the computer. The... system, try the following: • Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Returning to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 8 On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next. The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that you may take 5 or more minutes to the...
... the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. The restore process begins and may need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. To reinstall Windows, you ordered your primary hard drive to restart the computer. The... system, try the following: • Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Returning to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 8 On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next. The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that you may take 5 or more minutes to the...
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...take 1 to 2 hours to complete. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any key to complete the installation. 7 Reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 48 Reinstalling Software NOTE: Depending on the region from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on the screen...Drive and press . If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, wait until you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Dell Operating System media may not ship with your computer. then, restart your computer, or whether you see the Microsoft® Windows...
...take 1 to 2 hours to complete. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any key to complete the installation. 7 Reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 48 Reinstalling Software NOTE: Depending on the region from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on the screen...Drive and press . If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, wait until you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Dell Operating System media may not ship with your computer. then, restart your computer, or whether you see the Microsoft® Windows...
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... Media • A diagnostic program for your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Readme files NOTE: Readme files may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about ... contacting support NOTE: Your Service Tag/Express Service Code is a CD or DVD that may have shipped with your computer The Drivers and Utilities media is a CD or • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. Some features or media may not be optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTE:...
... Media • A diagnostic program for your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Readme files NOTE: Readme files may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about ... contacting support NOTE: Your Service Tag/Express Service Code is a CD or DVD that may have shipped with your computer The Drivers and Utilities media is a CD or • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. Some features or media may not be optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTE:...
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... Guide, 50 DellConnect, 52 Desktop System Software, 49 diagnostics Dell, 41 documentation, 49 Dell Technology Guide, 50 Service Manual, 50 drivers, 43 drivers and utilities media, 49 identifying, 43 reinstalling, 43 returning to a previous version, 43 Drivers and Utilities media, 44 Dell Diagnostics, 41 drivers and utilities media, 49 E End User License Agreement (EULA), 50 ergonomics information...
... Guide, 50 DellConnect, 52 Desktop System Software, 49 diagnostics Dell, 41 documentation, 49 Dell Technology Guide, 50 Service Manual, 50 drivers, 43 drivers and utilities media, 49 identifying, 43 reinstalling, 43 returning to a previous version, 43 Drivers and Utilities media, 44 Dell Diagnostics, 41 drivers and utilities media, 49 E End User License Agreement (EULA), 50 ergonomics information...
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...light conditions, 37 troubleshooting, 37 problems restore to previous state, 46 M media drivers and utilities, 49 operating system, 49 memory troubleshooting, 39 N networks, 18 connecting, 18 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 46 media, 47 reinstalling, 49 System Restore, 45 operating ...system media, 49 operating system product key, 50 R regulatory information, 50 reinstalling drivers and utilities, 43 software, 43 S safety information, 50...
...light conditions, 37 troubleshooting, 37 problems restore to previous state, 46 M media drivers and utilities, 49 operating system, 49 memory troubleshooting, 39 N networks, 18 connecting, 18 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 46 media, 47 reinstalling, 49 System Restore, 45 operating ...system media, 49 operating system product key, 50 R regulatory information, 50 reinstalling drivers and utilities, 43 software, 43 S safety information, 50...
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...-46 T Terms and Conditions, 50 transferring information to a new computer, 21 troubleshooting, 37, 50 blue screen, 40 computer not responding, 39 Dell Diagnostics, 41 memory, 39 troubleshooting (continined) power, 37 power light conditions, 37 program crashes, 39 programs and Windows compatibility, 40 restore to ... software and hardware, 41 V view back, 8 back panel connectors, 7-9 front, 7 W warranty information, 50 Windows License label, 50 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 46 Device Driver Rollback, 43 Program Compatibility wizard, 40 reinstalling, 49 returning to a previous device...
...-46 T Terms and Conditions, 50 transferring information to a new computer, 21 troubleshooting, 37, 50 blue screen, 40 computer not responding, 39 Dell Diagnostics, 41 memory, 39 troubleshooting (continined) power, 37 power light conditions, 37 program crashes, 39 programs and Windows compatibility, 40 restore to ... software and hardware, 41 V view back, 8 back panel connectors, 7-9 front, 7 W warranty information, 50 Windows License label, 50 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 46 Device Driver Rollback, 43 Program Compatibility wizard, 40 reinstalling, 49 returning to a previous device...