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... Computer 16 Solving Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 System Lights 21 Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 28 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 30 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 32...
... Computer 16 Solving Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 System Lights 21 Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 28 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 30 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 32...
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... your documentation. Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. Quick Reference Guide 5 The Express Service Code is optional and may be included on your CD to...parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system...
... your documentation. Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. Quick Reference Guide 5 The Express Service Code is optional and may be included on your CD to...parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system...
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...) to reinstall drivers for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your computer. NOTE: The color of your OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer Dell Support Website -...• Documentation for instructions. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your operating system, use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for my computer • Answers to view the appropriate support site. Find It Here • Latest drivers for devices (such as memory, ...
...) to reinstall drivers for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your computer. NOTE: The color of your OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer Dell Support Website -...• Documentation for instructions. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your operating system, use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for my computer • Answers to view the appropriate support site. Find It Here • Latest drivers for devices (such as memory, ...
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...are running the test. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 23 to wake the computer. If you run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to your Service Tag. 3 If you contact... suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). System Lights Your power light may indicate requirements for your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Press the ...
...are running the test. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 23 to wake the computer. If you run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to your Service Tag. 3 If you contact... suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). System Lights Your power light may indicate requirements for your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Press the ...
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.... See the documentation that came with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. To reinstall Windows...
.... See the documentation that came with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. To reinstall Windows...
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... to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your Microsoft Office ... use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the back of your selections. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you...
... to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your Microsoft Office ... use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the back of your selections. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you...
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... software and hardware incompatibilities, 27 cover opening, 13 D Dell Premier Support website, 6 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Device Manager, 28 diagnostic lights, 22 diagnostics beep codes, 26 Dell, 19 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 22 documentation device, 5...Dell Diagnostics, 19 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 I IRQ conflicts, 27 L labels Microsoft Windows, 5 Service Tag, 5 light, 22 lights diagnostic, 22 front of computer, 22 power button, 22 system, 22 M Microsoft Windows label, 5 O operating system CD, 6 Installation Guide, 6 reinstalling Windows XP...
... software and hardware incompatibilities, 27 cover opening, 13 D Dell Premier Support website, 6 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Device Manager, 28 diagnostic lights, 22 diagnostics beep codes, 26 Dell, 19 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 22 documentation device, 5...Dell Diagnostics, 19 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 I IRQ conflicts, 27 L labels Microsoft Windows, 5 Service Tag, 5 light, 22 lights diagnostic, 22 front of computer, 22 power button, 22 system, 22 M Microsoft Windows label, 5 O operating system CD, 6 Installation Guide, 6 reinstalling Windows XP...
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..., 19 diagnostic lights, 22 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 30 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S Service Tag, 5 software conflicts, 27 system lights, 22 System Restore, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center..., 6 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 U User's Guide, 5 W Windows 2000 Device Manager, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 28 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 reinstalling, 30 System Restore, 28 T troubleshooting conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 diagnostic lights, 22 36 Index
..., 19 diagnostic lights, 22 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 30 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S Service Tag, 5 software conflicts, 27 system lights, 22 System Restore, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center..., 6 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 U User's Guide, 5 W Windows 2000 Device Manager, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 28 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 reinstalling, 30 System Restore, 28 T troubleshooting conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 diagnostic lights, 22 36 Index