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Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary" in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Information in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and ...Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of your computer. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. is subject to change without the written permission of Intel Corporation. Other trademarks and trade ...
Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary" in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Information in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and ...Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of your computer. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. is subject to change without the written permission of Intel Corporation. Other trademarks and trade ...
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...; Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Readme files may not ship with your documentation. The User's Guide is...
...; Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Readme files may not ship with your documentation. The User's Guide is...
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... the operating system • Upgrades - courses, frequently asked questions The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Community - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - Service call... and order status, warranty, and • Services and Warranties - If you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter...
... the operating system • Upgrades - courses, frequently asked questions The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Community - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - Service call... and order status, warranty, and • Services and Warranties - If you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter...
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... already installed on your computer. Desktop chassis • DCSM - After you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your CD varies based on the operating system you ordered. Small form factor chassis •... word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your computer. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not ship with all computers. See your operating system, use Windows XP • Documentation ...
... already installed on your computer. Desktop chassis • DCSM - After you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your CD varies based on the operating system you ordered. Small form factor chassis •... word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your computer. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not ship with all computers. See your operating system, use Windows XP • Documentation ...
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... Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). If multiple versions are listed, select the version ... continue to wait until you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see page 33). On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Enter system setup (see...
... Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). If multiple versions are listed, select the version ... continue to wait until you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see page 33). On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Enter system setup (see...
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...you to your online User's Guide. For information on your hardware configuration for the selected device. Displays your part. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to 20 minutes and requires... no interaction on contacting Dell, see your computer. This test typically takes 10 to run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 34 Quick Reference Guide Displays error conditions encountered, ...
...you to your online User's Guide. For information on your hardware configuration for the selected device. Displays your part. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to 20 minutes and requires... no interaction on contacting Dell, see your computer. This test typically takes 10 to run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 34 Quick Reference Guide Displays error conditions encountered, ...
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...provides options for instructions. 42 Quick Reference Guide To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your computer has a RAID controller. After you... the Windows XP operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you are listed. Therefore, do so. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of free hard-disk space available, System Restore...
...provides options for instructions. 42 Quick Reference Guide To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your computer has a RAID controller. After you... the Windows XP operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you are listed. Therefore, do so. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of free hard-disk space available, System Restore...
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...restarts. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. To complete the installation, respond to continue. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use this computer connect to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. message appears,... users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and...
...restarts. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. To complete the installation, respond to continue. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use this computer connect to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. message appears,... users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and...
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The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your system configuration is displayed on the screen. 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to your computer. Quick Reference Guide 45 To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu.
The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your system configuration is displayed on the screen. 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to your computer. Quick Reference Guide 45 To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu.
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... previous operating state, 40 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 40 cover removing, 20 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 32 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6-7 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 E error...
... previous operating state, 40 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 40 cover removing, 20 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 32 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6-7 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 E error...
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R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 42 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 32 S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 40 System Restore, 40 T troubleshooting conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 40 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 42 System Restore, 40 48 Index
R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 42 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 32 S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 40 System Restore, 40 T troubleshooting conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 40 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 42 System Restore, 40 48 Index