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... Views 48 Removing the Computer Cover 55 Inside Your Computer 56 Cable Cover (Optional 57 System Board Components 59 Jumper Settings 60 Solving Problems 61 Dell Diagnostics 61 System Lights 65 Diagnostic Lights 66 Beep Codes 70 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 72 Restoring Your Operating System 73 Using Microsoft Windows...
... Views 48 Removing the Computer Cover 55 Inside Your Computer 56 Cable Cover (Optional 57 System Board Components 59 Jumper Settings 60 Solving Problems 61 Dell Diagnostics 61 System Lights 65 Diagnostic Lights 66 Beep Codes 70 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 72 Restoring Your Operating System 73 Using Microsoft Windows...
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... updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61). Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 79), to your computer. Readme files may ship with your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer or advanced...
... updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61). Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 79), to your computer. Readme files may ship with your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer or advanced...
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... documentation, details on . To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your region or business segment to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Contact...
... documentation, details on . To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your region or business segment to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Contact...
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...cable to the card, not to the modem. 10 Quick Reference Guide If you install any of your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to maintain proper operating temperature, ensure that you ordered. NOTE: The color of the procedures in Product Information Guide.... NOTICE: To help allow the computer to reinstall drivers for more information. NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously. 1 Connect the keyboard...
...cable to the card, not to the modem. 10 Quick Reference Guide If you install any of your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to maintain proper operating temperature, ensure that you ordered. NOTE: The color of the procedures in Product Information Guide.... NOTICE: To help allow the computer to reinstall drivers for more information. NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously. 1 Connect the keyboard...
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... in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Cable Cover (Optional)" on page 55). When you connect two monitors, the video driver will detect this section, follow the safety instructions in the illustration. While you touch it stops, and then raise the cover. NOTICE: Before touching anything...
... in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Cable Cover (Optional)" on page 55). When you connect two monitors, the video driver will detect this section, follow the safety instructions in the illustration. While you touch it stops, and then raise the cover. NOTICE: Before touching anything...
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...(docked), undock it. The resulting menu displays: • Test Memory - Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. 2 If the computer is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your optional Drivers and Utilities CD. Turn on page 63). 62 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: If you see... drive or from your hard drive. See "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on page 62 or "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional)" on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 1 Shut down your computer and try again. 5 ...
...(docked), undock it. The resulting menu displays: • Test Memory - Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. 2 If the computer is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your optional Drivers and Utilities CD. Turn on page 63). 62 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: If you see... drive or from your hard drive. See "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on page 62 or "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional)" on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 1 Shut down your computer and try again. 5 ...
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional) 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional). 2 Shut down your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to increase the possibility of devices. Option Express Test Extended Test...The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. Then shut down and restart the computer. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want . This test typically takes...
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional) 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional). 2 Shut down your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to increase the possibility of devices. Option Express Test Extended Test...The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. Then shut down and restart the computer. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want . This test typically takes...
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... a computer problem. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance (see if the specific problem is required. Quick Reference Guide 65 Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running If the Dell Diagnostics is in a powersaving mode. Blinking yellow A power supply...desktop computer, a solid green light indicates a network connection. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. Power Light Problem Description...
... a computer problem. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance (see if the specific problem is required. Quick Reference Guide 65 Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running If the Dell Diagnostics is in a powersaving mode. Blinking yellow A power supply...desktop computer, a solid green light indicates a network connection. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. Power Light Problem Description...
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... System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the ... drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. If possible, back up the data before using these options. If...
... System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the ... drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. If possible, back up the data before using these options. If...
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...new device. NOTICE: If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to reboot the system. Ensure that are installing software appropriate for operating ...that you are not on your Microsoft Windows operating system. 6 Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory...
...new device. NOTICE: If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to reboot the system. Ensure that are installing software appropriate for operating ...that you are not on your Microsoft Windows operating system. 6 Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory...
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... 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. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem...otherwise, contact your administrator to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer, click Continue; Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Microsoft Windows Vista™ ...
... 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. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem...otherwise, contact your administrator to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer, click Continue; Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Microsoft Windows Vista™ ...
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... for which you are an administrator on page 73) to return your administrator to the operating state that existed before you are installing the driver. 80 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your computer to enter the Device Manager. 3 ...Double-click the type of device for which you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue;
... for which you are an administrator on page 73) to return your administrator to the operating state that existed before you are installing the driver. 80 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your computer to enter the Device Manager. 3 ...Double-click the type of device for which you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue;
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Quick Reference Guide 81 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. 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 the name of the driver→ OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer.
Quick Reference Guide 81 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. 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 the name of the driver→ OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer.
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..., 70 C CDs operating system, 9 computer beep codes, 70 restore to previous state, 73 cover opening, 22, 32, 43 D Dell support site, 8 diagnostic lights, 65-66 diagnostics beep codes, 70 lights, 65-66 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6... online, 8 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 documentation (continued) User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 drivers identifying, 78 reinstalling, 79 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 70 diagnostic lights, 65-66 F Factory Image Restore...
..., 70 C CDs operating system, 9 computer beep codes, 70 restore to previous state, 73 cover opening, 22, 32, 43 D Dell support site, 8 diagnostic lights, 65-66 diagnostics beep codes, 70 lights, 65-66 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6... online, 8 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 documentation (continued) User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 drivers identifying, 78 reinstalling, 79 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 70 diagnostic lights, 65-66 F Factory Image Restore...
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T troubleshooting diagnostic lights, 65-66 Help and Support Center, 9 restore to previous state, 73 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows Vista Factory Image Restore, 75 System Restore, 73 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 79 Help and Support Center, 9 PC Restore, 75 reinstalling, 9 System Restore, 73 Index 85
T troubleshooting diagnostic lights, 65-66 Help and Support Center, 9 restore to previous state, 73 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows Vista Factory Image Restore, 75 System Restore, 73 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 79 Help and Support Center, 9 PC Restore, 75 reinstalling, 9 System Restore, 73 Index 85
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... poor 344 Power Lights 344 System Lights 345 Diagnostic Lights 347 Beep Codes 350 System Messages 351 Dell Diagnostics 353 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 353 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive . . . . . 353 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional 354 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 355 Drivers 356 14 Contents
... poor 344 Power Lights 344 System Lights 345 Diagnostic Lights 347 Beep Codes 350 System Messages 351 Dell Diagnostics 353 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 353 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive . . . . . 353 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional 354 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 355 Drivers 356 14 Contents
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...Drivers 358 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems. . . . . 358 Restoring Your Operating System 359 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 359 Starting System Restore 360 Undoing the Last System Restore 360 Enabling System Restore 360 Using Dell...™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 361 Windows XP: Dell PC Restore 361 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 362 Using the Operating System Media 363 ...
...Drivers 358 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems. . . . . 358 Restoring Your Operating System 359 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 359 Starting System Restore 360 Undoing the Last System Restore 360 Enabling System Restore 360 Using Dell...™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 361 Windows XP: Dell PC Restore 361 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 362 Using the Operating System Media 363 ...
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... your computer. You can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 357), to run the Dell Diagnostics • Tools and utilities NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may... ship with your computer. NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 353), or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain ...
... your computer. You can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 357), to run the Dell Diagnostics • Tools and utilities NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may... ship with your computer. NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 353), or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain ...
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... service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is necessary Desktop System Software. support....dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your configuration...
... service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is necessary Desktop System Software. support....dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your configuration...
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What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. See "Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista" on your computer. Your operating system product key label is ... media. After you ordered. 20 Finding Information To reinstall your computer. NOTE: The color of your media varies based on your operating system, use the 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...
What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. See "Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista" on your computer. Your operating system product key label is ... media. After you ordered. 20 Finding Information To reinstall your computer. NOTE: The color of your media varies based on your operating system, use the 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...