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... Corporation; disclaims any references in the User's Guide. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary" in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other than its own. NOTICE...
... Corporation; disclaims any references in the User's Guide. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary" in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other than its own. NOTICE...
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... 33), or access your documentation. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows®...
... 33), or access your documentation. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows®...
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..., product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - courses, frequently asked questions The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Community - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - If you reinstall...the operating system for your computer when you should also reinstall the DSS utility. support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Upgrades - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - Computer documentation and product ...
..., product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - courses, frequently asked questions The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Community - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - If you reinstall...the operating system for your computer when you should also reinstall the DSS utility. support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Upgrades - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - Computer documentation and product ...
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...DCTR - NOTE: The Operating System CD is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. Mini tower chassis • DCNE - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not be available in certain regions. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the ...operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your...
...DCTR - NOTE: The Operating System CD is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. Mini tower chassis • DCNE - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not be available in certain regions. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the ...operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your...
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...: If you see the Windows desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see a message stating... that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to...
...: If you see the Windows desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see a message stating... that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to...
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... the device list in the following table for the selected device. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 34 Quick Reference.... This test typically takes 10 to answer questions periodically. You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. NOTE: The Service Tag for all devices attached to increase the possibility of the test and any error conditions encountered. Write ...
... the device list in the following table for the selected device. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 34 Quick Reference.... This test typically takes 10 to answer questions periodically. You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. NOTE: The Service Tag for all devices attached to increase the possibility of the test and any error conditions encountered. Write ...
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... system to correct a problem with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you installed the new device driver. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following sections in the order in before you reinstall Windows XP...Windows® XP Before You Begin If you are listed. 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 primary hard drive. NOTICE: The Operating System CD...
... system to correct a problem with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you installed the new device driver. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following sections in the order in before you reinstall Windows XP...Windows® XP Before You Begin If you are listed. 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 primary hard drive. NOTICE: The Operating System CD...
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...screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. 44 Quick Reference Guide 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on this...press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. 13 When the Welcome to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your settings, accept the ...
...screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. 44 Quick Reference Guide 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on this...press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. 13 When the Welcome to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your settings, accept the ...
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To view all available drivers for your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. Quick Reference Guide 45 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. The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu.
To view all available drivers for your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. Quick Reference Guide 45 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. The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device 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