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... difficult to read 48 3 Troubleshooting Tools 49 Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 52 Drivers 54 What Is a Driver 54 Identifying Drivers 54 Reinstalling Drivers 55 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 56 Restoring Your Operating System 56 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 4 Removing and Installing Parts 61 Before You...
... difficult to read 48 3 Troubleshooting Tools 49 Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 52 Drivers 54 What Is a Driver 54 Identifying Drivers 54 Reinstalling Drivers 55 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 56 Restoring Your Operating System 56 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 4 Removing and Installing Parts 61 Before You...
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...files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Drivers" on page 54), run the Dell diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technical reference material for my computer • My device...8226; Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 9 What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program ...
...files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Drivers" on page 54), run the Dell diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technical reference material for my computer • My device...8226; Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 9 What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program ...
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...also reinstall the DSS utility. Computer documentation, details on the screen. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop...operating system • Customer Care - Upgrade information for your Service Tag or product model. DSS is necessary for correct search for Dell™ 2 Select Drivers & Downloads, then click Go. 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical 3 Select your operating system and support ...
...also reinstall the DSS utility. Computer documentation, details on the screen. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop...operating system • Customer Care - Upgrade information for your Service Tag or product model. DSS is necessary for correct search for Dell™ 2 Select Drivers & Downloads, then click Go. 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical 3 Select your operating system and support ...
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... Operating System" on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system • How to use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use Linux • E-mail discussions with users of your computer... • Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer Find It Here Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your Operating System CD varies according to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer....
... Operating System" on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system • How to use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use Linux • E-mail discussions with users of your computer... • Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer Find It Here Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your Operating System CD varies according to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer....
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.... It is compatible with your computer, the cable may not come with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for devices that...
.... It is compatible with your computer, the cable may not come with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for devices that...
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... Reader to transfer data directly to the USB connectors on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary.
... Reader to transfer data directly to the USB connectors on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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... technology aimed at the digital home enthusiast that includes: • A BIOS that supports Intel® Quick Resume Technology • Device drivers This technology allows the user's system to quickly return to an active state after non-use the hibernate settings you defined on the Power..., click Performance and maintenance. 3 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. 30 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional...
... technology aimed at the digital home enthusiast that includes: • A BIOS that supports Intel® Quick Resume Technology • Device drivers This technology allows the user's system to quickly return to an active state after non-use the hibernate settings you defined on the Power..., click Performance and maintenance. 3 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. 30 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional...
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...or dual-core technology with your software. It is recommended that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1), or later, operating system because Windows XP is ordered. Enabling the QRT Feature in which two physical computational units exist inside a single CPU package, ...up- and down menu, select Do Nothing. Hyper-Threading and Dual-Core Technology Hyper-Threading is an Intel technology in System Setup The QRT drivers must be installed before this feature is enabled in the Operating system 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick ...
...or dual-core technology with your software. It is recommended that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1), or later, operating system because Windows XP is ordered. Enabling the QRT Feature in which two physical computational units exist inside a single CPU package, ...up- and down menu, select Do Nothing. Hyper-Threading and Dual-Core Technology Hyper-Threading is an Intel technology in System Setup The QRT drivers must be installed before this feature is enabled in the Operating system 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick ...
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..." on your computer. • Ensure that your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 66) to ensure that the program is successfully communicating with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then...
..." on your computer. • Ensure that your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 66) to ensure that the program is successfully communicating with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then...
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... section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. C L E A N T H E M O U S E - TE S T T H E M O U S E - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 68). • Ensure that the memory you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Installing Memory" on page 55. 42 Solving Problems and...is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for your computer, see "Memory" on page 66. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 110. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page...
... section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. C L E A N T H E M O U S E - TE S T T H E M O U S E - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 68). • Ensure that the memory you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Installing Memory" on page 55. 42 Solving Problems and...is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for your computer, see "Memory" on page 66. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 110. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page...
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... information on cable connections. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is set to the printer and the computer (see "Printer Cable" on reinstalling the printer driver.
... information on cable connections. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is set to the printer and the computer (see "Printer Cable" on reinstalling the printer driver.
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... computer's front-panel headphone connector. No sound from the speakers is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on reinstalling the scanner driver. Always check to ensure that the speakers are connected to the card. If you begin any of your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume...
... computer's front-panel headphone connector. No sound from the speakers is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on reinstalling the scanner driver. Always check to ensure that the speakers are connected to the card. If you begin any of your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume...
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... ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Front and Back View of your speaker documentation for troubleshooting procedures. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 56. R U N T H E S P E A K E R D I A G N O S T I O N - No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I C S - Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to...
... ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Front and Back View of your speaker documentation for troubleshooting procedures. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 56. R U N T H E S P E A K E R D I A G N O S T I O N - No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I C S - Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to...
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... your computer-no further installation or configuration is the source of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware ...
... your computer-no further installation or configuration is the source of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware ...
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... Reinstalling Drivers After copying driver files to where the driver files are installing the driver. 7 Right-click the device for your Dell™ computer. Troubleshooting Tools 55 If you are located on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to update the driver manually. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com...
... Reinstalling Drivers After copying driver files to where the driver files are installing the driver. 7 Right-click the device for your Dell™ computer. Troubleshooting Tools 55 If you are located on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to update the driver manually. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com...
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... Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 56). NOTE: Dell PC Restore is detected but incorrectly configured, you received the computer. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore...
... Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 56). NOTE: Dell PC Restore is detected but incorrectly configured, you received the computer. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore...
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... Tools 57 NOTE: After your computer, and then click Next. NOTE: If a problem occurs after you install a device driver, first try to resolve the problem by using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 55). 1 Click Start, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then...
... Tools 57 NOTE: After your computer, and then click Next. NOTE: If a problem occurs after you install a device driver, first try to resolve the problem by using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 55). 1 Click Start, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then...
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...Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unchecked. NOTE: If you purchased the computer. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the operating state it was turned on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you see the...received your computer and try again. 3 On the next screen that Turn off System Restore. Any programs or files added after you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is enabled: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 ...
...Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unchecked. NOTE: If you purchased the computer. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the operating state it was turned on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you see the...received your computer and try again. 3 On the next screen that Turn off System Restore. Any programs or files added after you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is enabled: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 ...
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... page 74. Removing and Installing Parts 71 Installing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in the open . If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the inside to pivot the door open position. 1 2 3 6 4 5 1 retention arm tab 4 card connector 2 PCI Express card 5 securing tab 3 edge connector 6 securing...
... page 74. Removing and Installing Parts 71 Installing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in the open . If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the inside to pivot the door open position. 1 2 3 6 4 5 1 retention arm tab 4 card connector 2 PCI Express card 5 securing tab 3 edge connector 6 securing...
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...: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 11 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. Removing and Installing Parts 73 Cables routed over or behind the cards.
...: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 11 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. Removing and Installing Parts 73 Cables routed over or behind the cards.