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... Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, TravelLite, OpenManage, PowerVault, Axim, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerApp, and StrikeZone are either registered trademarks or trademarks of... STAR guidelines for property damage, personal injury, or death. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for energy efficiency. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista Start button are trademarks of your computer.
... Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, TravelLite, OpenManage, PowerVault, Axim, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerApp, and StrikeZone are either registered trademarks or trademarks of... STAR guidelines for property damage, personal injury, or death. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for energy efficiency. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista Start button are trademarks of your computer.
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... 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 System Restore . . . . 73 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 75 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 78 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 79 Index ...
... 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 System Restore . . . . 73 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 75 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 78 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 79 Index ...
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... Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft Windows Help and Support • How to configure system settings Center • How to remove and install parts • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) ...
... Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft Windows Help and Support • How to configure system settings Center • How to remove and install parts • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) ...
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...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 discourage removal of the label. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to ...
...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 discourage removal of the label. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to ...
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... • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a...your problem, and then click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your operating system, use Windows XP • How to use the Operating System media. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide or Owner's Manual. Quick ...
... • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a...your problem, and then click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your operating system, use Windows XP • How to use the Operating System media. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide or Owner's Manual. Quick ...
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... steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 13 and "Mini Tower Computer" on page 16. • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. The computer turns off your computer. Unless otherwise... the components in your computer. 1 Shut down the operating system: a Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. b In the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, click Start→ Shut Down→ Shut down.
... steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 13 and "Mini Tower Computer" on page 16. • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. The computer turns off your computer. Unless otherwise... the components in your computer. 1 Shut down the operating system: a Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. b In the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, click Start→ Shut Down→ Shut down.
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... connector to indicate different operating modes: • No light - Use the microphone connector to attach a microphone. 18 Quick Reference Guide The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66 for a description of speakers. The computer is being accessed. For more information about sleep modes and pwoer...
... connector to indicate different operating modes: • No light - Use the microphone connector to attach a microphone. 18 Quick Reference Guide The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66 for a description of speakers. The computer is being accessed. For more information about sleep modes and pwoer...
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...Windows Device Manager. The computer is configured as a wake device in the User's Guide for a description of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell... system shutdown. You can be rotated to indicate different operating states: • No light - For more information, see "Power Management for Windows XP and Vista" in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn off ...
...Windows Device Manager. The computer is configured as a wake device in the User's Guide for a description of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell... system shutdown. You can be rotated to indicate different operating states: • No light - For more information, see "Power Management for Windows XP and Vista" in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn off ...
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...headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Can contain a slimline optical drive. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61 for Windows XP and Vista" in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Quick Reference Guide 39 See "Power Problems" ...in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is configured as a wake device in the User's Guide. To exit from a powersaving mode, see "Power Management for a...
...headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Can contain a slimline optical drive. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61 for Windows XP and Vista" in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Quick Reference Guide 39 See "Power Problems" ...in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is configured as a wake device in the User's Guide. To exit from a powersaving mode, see "Power Management for a...
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... headphones and most kinds of light codes that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. The computer is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. To exit from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the back USB connectors for devices that can help prevent your... bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" in the User's Guide for more information about sleep modes and exiting from a powersaving mode, see "Power Management for Windows XP and Vista" in the User's Guide.
... headphones and most kinds of light codes that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. The computer is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. To exit from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the back USB connectors for devices that can help prevent your... bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" in the User's Guide for more information about sleep modes and exiting from a powersaving mode, see "Power Management for Windows XP and Vista" in the User's Guide.
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... CD). takes you to the MPMemory Diagnostic • Test System - exits Diagnostics 7 Select Test System. 8 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See the documentation that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run (see... "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 63). 62 Quick Reference Guide See "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on...
... CD). takes you to the MPMemory Diagnostic • Test System - exits Diagnostics 7 Select Test System. 8 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See the documentation that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run (see... "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 63). 62 Quick Reference Guide See "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on...
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... your computer and try again. Option Express Test Extended Test Function Performs a quick test of devices. Quick Reference Guide 63 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. This test typically takes 10 to ...This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to run (see the Windows desktop. Then shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional) 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD ...
... your computer and try again. Option Express Test Extended Test Function Performs a quick test of devices. Quick Reference Guide 63 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. This test typically takes 10 to ...This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to run (see the Windows desktop. Then shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional) 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD ...
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Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3 In the search results, ... Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility.
Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3 In the search results, ... Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility.
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...in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in ...when you received the computer. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System...
...in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in ...when you received the computer. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System...
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...open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next...In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 74 Quick Reference Guide Starting System Restore Windows XP: NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not...
...open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next...In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 74 Quick Reference Guide Starting System Restore Windows XP: NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not...
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... and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . If you purchased the ..., music files, and so on the computer. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory...
... and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . If you purchased the ..., music files, and so on the computer. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory...
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...the operating state it was turned on to the computer as a local administrator. 2 In Microsoft Windows Explorer, go to its original state. 1 Log on . 6 Click Next. It is restored to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 76 Quick Reference Guide 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . The ... computer completely reboot. 5 When prompted, click Yes. NOTICE: If you purchased your computer operating system. Removing PC Restore: NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it to reboot the ...
...the operating state it was turned on to the computer as a local administrator. 2 In Microsoft Windows Explorer, go to its original state. 1 Log on . 6 Click Next. It is restored to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 76 Quick Reference Guide 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . The ... computer completely reboot. 5 When prompted, click Yes. NOTICE: If you purchased your computer operating system. Removing PC Restore: NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it to reboot the ...
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...stating that you must log on as indicated by the increased value for PC Restore does not exist on as a local administrator. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the hard drive. 6 Right-click Local Disk (C) in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click... Image Restore. Quick Reference Guide 77 The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to remove the PC Restore partition on as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery ...
...stating that you must log on as indicated by the increased value for PC Restore does not exist on as a local administrator. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the hard drive. 6 Right-click Local Disk (C) in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click... Image Restore. Quick Reference Guide 77 The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to remove the PC Restore partition on as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery ...
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...you want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the checkbox to confirm that you are not on your Microsoft Windows operating system. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3... In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. 78 Quick Reference Guide Identifying Drivers If you : • Upgrade your operating system....
...you want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the checkbox to confirm that you are not on your Microsoft Windows operating system. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3... In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. 78 Quick Reference Guide Identifying Drivers If you : • Upgrade your operating system....
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... 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 computer might not work correctly. If you may need to continue. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager...
... 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 computer might not work correctly. If you may need to continue. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager...