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... and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary" in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. Other trademarks and trade ...products. All rights reserved. A01 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are optional and may not ship with all computers. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are trademarks of Dell Inc. Information in the User's Guide. Intel and Pentium ...
... and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary" in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. Other trademarks and trade ...products. All rights reserved. A01 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are optional and may not ship with all computers. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are trademarks of Dell Inc. Information in the User's Guide. Intel and Pentium ...
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... on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 44), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 33), or access your computer. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP...
... on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 44), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 33), or access your computer. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP...
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... • Solutions - Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - ... the operating system • Upgrades - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - Computer documentation, details on your Dell computer. Service call and order status, warranty, and • Services and Warranties - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and ...
... • Solutions - Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - ... the operating system • Upgrades - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - Computer documentation, details on your Dell computer. Service call and order status, warranty, and • Services and Warranties - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and ...
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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 problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Regulatory model information and ... The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTE: The operating system media is customized for devices (such as a modem) • How to use the Operating System CD. After you ordered. See your operating system, use Windows XP •...
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 problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Regulatory model information and ... The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTE: The operating system media is customized for devices (such as a modem) • How to use the Operating System CD. After you ordered. See your operating system, use Windows XP •...
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...and restart the computer. Then shut down your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If you wait too long and the operating ... If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User's Guide for instructions), review your computer's configuration...
...and restart the computer. Then shut down your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If you wait too long and the operating ... If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User's Guide for instructions), review your computer's configuration...
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..., back up all the steps in the following sections in the order in before 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 reinstall the operating system, you to return...
..., back up all the steps in the following sections in the order in before 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 reinstall the operating system, you to return...
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...Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. 44 Quick Reference Guide screen appears, you can enter up to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers... your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your settings, accept the default selections. To complete the installation, respond to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. If you are unsure of your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you need...
...Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. 44 Quick Reference Guide screen appears, you can enter up to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers... your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your settings, accept the default selections. To complete the installation, respond to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. If you are unsure of your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you need...
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... 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 messages beep codes, 39 H hardware beep...
... 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 messages beep codes, 39 H hardware beep...
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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