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3 Specifications 23 4 Troubleshooting 35 Tools 35 Power Lights 35 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 37 Dell Diagnostics 42 Solving Problems 44 Power Problems 45 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software Problems 47 Dell™ Technical Update Service 49 Dell Support Utility 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . . 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 56 Using the Operating System Media 59 4 Contents
3 Specifications 23 4 Troubleshooting 35 Tools 35 Power Lights 35 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 37 Dell Diagnostics 42 Solving Problems 44 Power Problems 45 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software Problems 47 Dell™ Technical Update Service 49 Dell Support Utility 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . . 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 56 Using the Operating System Media 59 4 Contents
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...Select Diagnostics from the start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is known to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then ...shut down your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: ...
...Select Diagnostics from the start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is known to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then ...shut down your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: ...
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...the screen, write down the exact message. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. 44 Troubleshooting When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps ...change the boot sequence for the Windows default view, so they may help support ...
...the screen, write down the exact message. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. 44 Troubleshooting When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps ...change the boot sequence for the Windows default view, so they may help support ...
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... compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the program. ... program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs ...
... compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the program. ... program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs ...
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... Software 51 otherwise, contact your computer might not work correctly. If an exclamation point is the source of your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to the device name, you may appear. Scroll down the list to see if any device...
... Software 51 otherwise, contact your computer might not work correctly. If an exclamation point is the source of your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to the device name, you may appear. Scroll down the list to see if any device...
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.... 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating...
.... 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating...
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... by your computer are an administrator on the screen. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. otherwise, contact your computer. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to enter the Device Manager...
... by your computer are an administrator on the screen. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. otherwise, contact your computer. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to enter the Device Manager...
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Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of your data files or recover them. Any changes that System Restore makes to the ...: The procedures in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in when you purchased the computer. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was...
Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of your data files or recover them. Any changes that System Restore makes to the ...: The procedures in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in when you purchased the computer. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was...
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... computer. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Data files include...
... computer. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Data files include...
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...system software to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Microsoft Windows System Restore to complete. Reinstalling Software 59 ...NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your operating system to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell...
...system software to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Microsoft Windows System Restore to complete. Reinstalling Software 59 ...NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your operating system to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell...
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... open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 If the Install Windows message appears, click Exit. 4 Restart the computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer.
... open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 If the Install Windows message appears, click Exit. 4 Restart the computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer.
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... Manual, 62 setup, 15 software reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 48 specifications, 23 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media, 44 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 43 support contacting Dell, 69 System Restore, 54 T Technical Update Service, 49 transferring information to a new ... 35 beep codes, 35 blue screen, 48 computer stops responding, 47 Dell Diagnostics, 42 error messages, 37 lockups, 47 memory, 46 power, 45 power light conditions, 45 power lights, 35 programs and Windows compatibility, 48 restore to previous state, 54 software, 47-48 72...
... Manual, 62 setup, 15 software reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 48 specifications, 23 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media, 44 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 43 support contacting Dell, 69 System Restore, 54 T Technical Update Service, 49 transferring information to a new ... 35 beep codes, 35 blue screen, 48 computer stops responding, 47 Dell Diagnostics, 42 error messages, 37 lockups, 47 memory, 46 power, 45 power light conditions, 45 power lights, 35 programs and Windows compatibility, 48 restore to previous state, 54 software, 47-48 72...
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V views front, 7 W Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 52 Factory Image Restore, 56 Program Compatibility wizard, 48 reinstalling, 61 System Restore, 54 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 PC Restore, 56 reinstalling, 61 System Restore, 54 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 Program Compatibility wizard, 48 Index 73
V views front, 7 W Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 52 Factory Image Restore, 56 Program Compatibility wizard, 48 reinstalling, 61 System Restore, 54 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 PC Restore, 56 reinstalling, 61 System Restore, 54 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 Program Compatibility wizard, 48 Index 73
Service Manual
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... system setup program, see Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media). 3. Press any of your computer, perform the checks in system setup and is known to continue." Press to a docking device (docked), undock it. Click the Windows Vista start the search. 3. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Before running...
... system setup program, see Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media). 3. Press any of your computer, perform the checks in system setup and is known to continue." Press to a docking device (docked), undock it. Click the Windows Vista start the search. 3. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Before running...
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...select Test System to open the Boot Device Menu. Close the Main Menu window to test is displayed in system setup. 5. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter system setup to review your computer. Restart your computer and... operating system logo appears, continue to run the Dell Diagnostics from your computer and try again. 4. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media into the optical drive. 2. Close the Main Menu window to the previous menu. 5. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Selecting Test Memory initiates the extended...
...select Test System to open the Boot Device Menu. Close the Main Menu window to test is displayed in system setup. 5. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter system setup to review your computer. Restart your computer and... operating system logo appears, continue to run the Dell Diagnostics from your computer and try again. 4. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media into the optical drive. 2. Close the Main Menu window to the previous menu. 5. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Selecting Test Memory initiates the extended...
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... the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Other software problems Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for an earlier Windows operating system Run the Program Compatibility Wizard - l Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. Press simultaneously to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off - Follow the instructions...
... the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Other software problems Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for an earlier Windows operating system Run the Program Compatibility Wizard - l Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. Press simultaneously to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off - Follow the instructions...