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Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 67), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your documentation. You can be included on your media (CD or DVD...
Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 67), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your documentation. You can be included on your media (CD or DVD...
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...; How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • 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 for your computer.
...; How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • 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 for your computer.
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Quick Reference Guide 7 What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support.
Quick Reference Guide 7 What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support.
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... configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Quick Reference Guide 9 support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, NOTE: Select your region or business frequently...
... configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Quick Reference Guide 9 support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, NOTE: Select your region or business frequently...
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... files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows Vista, click Start → Help and Support. • In Windows XP, click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon...
... files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows Vista, click Start → Help and Support. • In Windows XP, click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon...
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... 55. 6 power button Press this bay. (optional) 2 floppy drive Can contain a floppy drive or a optional media card reader. 1 optical drive Insert an optical drive (if supported) into this button to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer.
... 55. 6 power button Press this bay. (optional) 2 floppy drive Can contain a floppy drive or a optional media card reader. 1 optical drive Insert an optical drive (if supported) into this button to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer.
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... end of your VGA-compatible monitor into the network connector. On computers with integrated amplifiers. It is recommended that you are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable that the network cable has been securely attached. On computers with your network or broadband device.
... end of your VGA-compatible monitor into the network connector. On computers with integrated amplifiers. It is recommended that you are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable that the network cable has been securely attached. On computers with your network or broadband device.
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... into this bay. Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. Back-Panel Connectors" on page 24). Insert the power cable. Insert an optical drive (if supported) into the appropriate connectors (see "Desktop Computer - This bay accommodates an optional floppy drive, media card reader, or second hard drive. Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots...
... into this bay. Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. Back-Panel Connectors" on page 24). Insert the power cable. Insert an optical drive (if supported) into the appropriate connectors (see "Desktop Computer - This bay accommodates an optional floppy drive, media card reader, or second hard drive. Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots...
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... came with your computer. 9 serial connector Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the connector on the graphics card. Small Form Factor Computer - For more information, see "System Setup Program" in connector to the connector...
... came with your computer. 9 serial connector Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the connector on the graphics card. Small Form Factor Computer - For more information, see "System Setup Program" in connector to the connector...
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... headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Insert slimline optical drive (if supported) into this bay. 28 Quick Reference Guide For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use...
... headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Insert slimline optical drive (if supported) into this bay. 28 Quick Reference Guide For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use...
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... the y-cable that the network cable has been securely attached. A click indicates that came with integrated amplifiers. NOTE: If you are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the connector on the card. 6 line-in connector Use the line-in a steady "on the card. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (5) Use the back USB...
... the y-cable that the network cable has been securely attached. A click indicates that came with integrated amplifiers. NOTE: If you are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the connector on the card. 6 line-in connector Use the line-in a steady "on the card. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (5) Use the back USB...
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For the latest troubleshooting information available for your computer does not perform as expected. Password features are enabled (default setting). jumpered unjumpered Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 50 Quick Reference Guide Jumper Settings Small Form Factor Computer Jumper PSWD Setting Description Password features are disabled.
For the latest troubleshooting information available for your computer does not perform as expected. Password features are enabled (default setting). jumpered unjumpered Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 50 Quick Reference Guide Jumper Settings Small Form Factor Computer Jumper PSWD Setting Description Password features are disabled.
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... Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for running the test. Tests a specific device. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Describes the test...
... Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for running the test. Tests a specific device. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Describes the test...
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Windows Vista 1 Click Start and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press ...to start -up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps ...
Windows Vista 1 Click Start and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press ...to start -up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps ...
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... you may appear. Windows Vista Starting System Restore 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on the computer, click Continue; System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if...
... you may appear. Windows Vista Starting System Restore 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on the computer, click Continue; System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if...
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... delete any files or programs until the system restoration is automatically selected. Windows XP Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
... delete any files or programs until the system restoration is automatically selected. Windows XP Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
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...Operating System media provides options for instructions. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Booting From the Operating System Media 1 Save and close any open files and exit any key. Therefore, do so... Windows XP. See the documentation that came with Windows XP, disable any key to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following sections in the order ...
...Operating System media provides options for instructions. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Booting From the Operating System Media 1 Save and close any open files and exit any key. Therefore, do so... Windows XP. See the documentation that came with Windows XP, disable any key to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following sections in the order ...
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otherwise, contact your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) ... to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. 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...
otherwise, contact your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) ... to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. 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...
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...C CDs operating system, 8 computer restore to previous state, 61 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 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 59 system lights, 54 H hardware beep codes, 59 conflicts, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 help file Windows Help and...
...C CDs operating system, 8 computer restore to previous state, 61 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 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 59 system lights, 54 H hardware beep codes, 59 conflicts, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 help file Windows Help and...
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..., 6 reinstalling Windows Vista, 63 Windows XP, 64 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 7 software conflicts, 60 support website, 9 system board, 40, 45, 48 System Restore, 61 T troubleshooting beep codes, 59 conflicts, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 61 system lights, 54 I installing parts before you...
..., 6 reinstalling Windows Vista, 63 Windows XP, 64 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 7 software conflicts, 60 support website, 9 system board, 40, 45, 48 System Restore, 61 T troubleshooting beep codes, 59 conflicts, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 61 system lights, 54 I installing parts before you...