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Solving Problems 50 Dell Diagnostics 51 System Lights 54 Diagnostic Lights 55 Beep Codes 59 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 60 Restoring Your Operating System 61 Reinstalling Your Microsoft Windows Operating System 63 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 67 Index 71 4 Contents
Solving Problems 50 Dell Diagnostics 51 System Lights 54 Diagnostic Lights 55 Beep Codes 59 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 60 Restoring Your Operating System 61 Reinstalling Your Microsoft Windows Operating System 63 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 67 Index 71 4 Contents
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NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 51), or to access your documentation. Quick Reference Guide 5 Finding Information NOTE: Some features...current updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional and ...
NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 51), or to access your documentation. Quick Reference Guide 5 Finding Information NOTE: Some features...current updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional and ...
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... The User's Guide is also available on the optional Drivers and Utilities media. 6 Quick Reference Guide only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove...; How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide ...
... The User's Guide is also available on the optional Drivers and Utilities media. 6 Quick Reference Guide only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove...; How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide ...
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To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not ... located on your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. See "Reinstalling Your Microsoft Windows Operating System" on the operating system you can use the Operating System...
To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not ... located on your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. See "Reinstalling Your Microsoft Windows Operating System" on the operating system you can use the Operating System...
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... segment, and enter updates for correct operation of your Service Tag. DSS is necessary for your operating system and your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your configuration. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Service call and order status, warranty...
... segment, and enter updates for correct operation of your Service Tag. DSS is necessary for your operating system and your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your configuration. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Service call and order status, warranty...
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... light patterns, record your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your Express Service Code and Service Tag below, and then contact Dell from the optional Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If your computer cannot ...display a screen image, contact Dell (see your online User's Guide). 1 Shut down the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Enter ...
... light patterns, record your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your Express Service Code and Service Tag below, and then contact Dell from the optional Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If your computer cannot ...display a screen image, contact Dell (see your online User's Guide). 1 Shut down the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Enter ...
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...one time only. Then shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence... for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to ...
...one time only. Then shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence... for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to ...
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...wake the computer. You can customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in a power-saving mode. ... list may indicate a computer problem. Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid green Power is on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities media (optional), remove the CD or DVD. 5 Close the test screen to return to your hardware configuration for all devices ...
...wake the computer. You can customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in a power-saving mode. ... list may indicate a computer problem. Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid green Power is on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities media (optional), remove the CD or DVD. 5 Close the test screen to return to your hardware configuration for all devices ...
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... Restore tab. 5 Ensure that corresponds to the operating system your computer is running. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1 Save and close all open files and exit any files or programs until the system restoration is unchecked. The...
... Restore tab. 5 Ensure that corresponds to the operating system your computer is running. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1 Save and close all open files and exit any files or programs until the system restoration is unchecked. The...
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... appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any required drivers. 64 Quick Reference Guide When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver. Windows XP NOTICE: You must use System Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows...all data files on the screen to wait until you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and ...
... appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any required drivers. 64 Quick Reference Guide When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver. Windows XP NOTICE: You must use System Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows...all data files on the screen to wait until you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and ...
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... 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. See the documentation that came with Windows...
... 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. See the documentation that came with Windows...
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...NOTE: The User Account Control window may need the Product Key number located on the back of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Ensure that are an administrator on your computer. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device..., contact your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. You may appear. 15 When the Ready to register with the Drivers and Utilities media. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your Microsoft Office or Microsoft...
...NOTE: The User Account Control window may need the Product Key number located on the back of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Ensure that are an administrator on your computer. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device..., contact your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. You may appear. 15 When the Ready to register with the Drivers and Utilities media. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your Microsoft Office or Microsoft...
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... Properties→ Device Manager. If you may appear. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 68 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The User Account Control window...
... Properties→ Device Manager. If you may appear. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 68 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The User Account Control window...
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...of the device for which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. otherwise, contact your administrator to enter the Device... Manager. 3 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the driver→ OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your hard drive as described in the previous ...
...of the device for which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. otherwise, contact your administrator to enter the Device... Manager. 3 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the driver→ OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your hard drive as described in the previous ...
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6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. 70 Quick Reference Guide
6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. 70 Quick Reference Guide
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... conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 60 cover opening, 38 removing, 32 D Dell Diagnostics, 51 Dell support site, 9 diagnostics beep codes, 59 Dell Diagnostics, 51 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 9 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 drivers identifying, 67 reinstalling, 68 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error...
... conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 60 cover opening, 38 removing, 32 D Dell Diagnostics, 51 Dell support site, 9 diagnostics beep codes, 59 Dell Diagnostics, 51 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 9 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 drivers identifying, 67 reinstalling, 68 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error...
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U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows Vista Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 reinstalling, 63 System Restore, 61 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 68 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 reinstalling, 8, 64 System Restore, 61 Index 73
U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows Vista Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 reinstalling, 63 System Restore, 61 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 68 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 reinstalling, 8, 64 System Restore, 61 Index 73
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... Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse 299 Cleaning an Optical Mouse 300 Floppy Drive 300 CDs and DVDs 300 13 Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System 301 Drivers 301 What Is a Driver 301 Identifying Drivers 301 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 302 Restoring Your Operating System 305 Windows Vista 305 Windows XP 305 Creating a Restore Point 305 Restoring...
... Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse 299 Cleaning an Optical Mouse 300 Floppy Drive 300 CDs and DVDs 300 13 Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System 301 Drivers 301 What Is a Driver 301 Identifying Drivers 301 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 302 Restoring Your Operating System 305 Windows Vista 305 Windows XP 305 Creating a Restore Point 305 Restoring...
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...; My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Finding Information 13 NOTE: Additional information may not...
...; My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Finding Information 13 NOTE: Additional information may not...
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... • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - This support provides real-time health scans of your computer • Reference - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com and click Drivers and Downloads. 2 Click Select Model. 3 Select your computer model. NOTE: DSS may or may vary depending on your...
... • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - This support provides real-time health scans of your computer • Reference - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com and click Drivers and Downloads. 2 Click Select Model. 3 Select your computer model. NOTE: DSS may or may vary depending on your...