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... Inside View 17 Replacing the Computer Cover 18 Solving Problems 18 Dell Diagnostics 19 Power Supply Light 22 System Lights 22 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 29 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 32 Index 33 Contents 3
... Inside View 17 Replacing the Computer Cover 18 Solving Problems 18 Dell Diagnostics 19 Power Supply Light 22 System Lights 22 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 29 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 32 Index 33 Contents 3
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...As a security feature, your online User's Guide. Installing a Device in the Module Bay You can install a Dell™ portable device such as a floppy drive, CD/DVD drive, or second hard drive in the module bay. To access the switch, remove the computer cover (see your computer is equipped with ...a module locking switch to secure a device in the module bay by using the device screw that ships with either a CD/DVD drive or an airbay (filler blank) installed in an enclosed environment without ventilation. NOTE: To ensure proper ventilation, place the computer at least ...
...As a security feature, your online User's Guide. Installing a Device in the Module Bay You can install a Dell™ portable device such as a floppy drive, CD/DVD drive, or second hard drive in the module bay. To access the switch, remove the computer cover (see your computer is equipped with ...a module locking switch to secure a device in the module bay by using the device screw that ships with either a CD/DVD drive or an airbay (filler blank) installed in an enclosed environment without ventilation. NOTE: To ensure proper ventilation, place the computer at least ...
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... Computer" on page 10 and run (see your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your hard drive (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on page 19) or from either your computer and try again. On the next...
... Computer" on page 10 and run (see your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your hard drive (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on page 19) or from either your computer and try again. On the next...
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An error occurred prior to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the computer message that appears on reinstalling the memory module, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector ... exist. Quick Reference Guide 25 Memory modules are detected. For information on your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on memory modules, see your online User's Guide. • Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are...
An error occurred prior to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the computer message that appears on reinstalling the memory module, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector ... exist. Quick Reference Guide 25 Memory modules are detected. For information on your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on memory modules, see your online User's Guide. • Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are...
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..., you to load any key. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to boot from CD message appears, press any required drivers, including the drivers required if your hard drive. See the documentation that were installed during assembly of the computer. The reinstallation process can overwrite...Reference Guide To reinstall Windows XP, perform 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 came with Windows XP, disable any open files and exit any virus protection ...
..., you to load any key. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to boot from CD message appears, press any required drivers, including the drivers required if your hard drive. See the documentation that were installed during assembly of the computer. The reinstallation process can overwrite...Reference Guide To reinstall Windows XP, perform 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 came with Windows XP, disable any open files and exit any virus protection ...
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... The computer automatically restarts multiple times. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. 6 When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your location and click Next. 7 Enter your name and organization ... press to select that option. 5 Press to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and follow the instructions on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your settings, accept the default selections. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to register ...
... The computer automatically restarts multiple times. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. 6 When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your location and click Next. 7 Enter your name and organization ... press to select that option. 5 Press to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and follow the instructions on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your settings, accept the default selections. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to register ...
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... the instructions to download the driver to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at support.dell.com. The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your system configuration is displayed on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you need the ... to begin installation. 3 Click OK to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. To view all available drivers for your Drivers and Utilities CD and at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic....
... the instructions to download the driver to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at support.dell.com. The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your system configuration is displayed on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you need the ... to begin installation. 3 Click OK to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. To view all available drivers for your Drivers and Utilities CD and at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic....