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... 69 System Messages 70 Dell Diagnostics 72 When to Use Dell Diagnostics 72 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 72 Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 73 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 74 Drivers 75 What Is a Driver 75 Identifying Drivers 75 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 76 Using Windows Device Driver Rollback 76 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 76...
... 69 System Messages 70 Dell Diagnostics 72 When to Use Dell Diagnostics 72 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 72 Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 73 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 74 Drivers 75 What Is a Driver 75 Identifying Drivers 75 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 76 Using Windows Device Driver Rollback 76 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 76...
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.... 2 Select Drivers & Downloads, and then click Go. Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service and Support - Computer documentation, details on the screen. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click...
.... 2 Select Drivers & Downloads, and then click Go. Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service and Support - Computer documentation, details on the screen. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click...
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...the computer, then try using the mouse. Replace the network cable. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 83...N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 163), no network communication is occurring. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as shown on the setup diagram for bent or broken...
...the computer, then try using the mouse. Replace the network cable. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 83...N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 163), no network communication is occurring. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as shown on the setup diagram for bent or broken...
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...R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I C A L O U T L E T - VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. Ensure that the electrical outlet is unlocked (if the scanner has... the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer...
...R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I C A L O U T L E T - VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. Ensure that the electrical outlet is unlocked (if the scanner has... the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer...
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...outlet is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; Ensure that the sound is required for interference. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Drivers" on page 83. NOTICE: If your screen. If you remove the card, store it with the speakers. The screen is not muted. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - A D J...of your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. For information about your screen. ...MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. Always check to ensure that...
...outlet is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; Ensure that the sound is required for interference. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Drivers" on page 83. NOTICE: If your screen. If you remove the card, store it with the speakers. The screen is not muted. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - A D J...of your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. For information about your screen. ...MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. Always check to ensure that...
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...if a key appears to be located on the keyboard; Enter the system setup program (see "Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media" on the keyboard; NOTE: Dell Diagnostics only operate on page 166) and confirm that nothing is properly identified. Upon restart, the computer..., carefully pry it up - If the problem persists, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any time a message appears stating that nothing is held down...
...if a key appears to be located on the keyboard; Enter the system setup program (see "Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media" on the keyboard; NOTE: Dell Diagnostics only operate on page 166) and confirm that nothing is properly identified. Upon restart, the computer..., carefully pry it up - If the problem persists, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any time a message appears stating that nothing is held down...
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... screen. 11 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 12 Remove the Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 6 Close the Main Menu window to exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: Write down your computer...
... screen. 11 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 12 Remove the Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 6 Close the Main Menu window to exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: Write down your computer...
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... may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Drivers" on page 75). Dell ships your computer to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start →...only) Function Allows you may need to install drivers if you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. Each device has its driver recognizes. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel....
... may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Drivers" on page 75). Dell ships your computer to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start →...only) Function Allows you may need to install drivers if you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. Each device has its driver recognizes. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel....
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Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. otherwise, contact your computer to enter the Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click...
Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. otherwise, contact your computer to enter the Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click...
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...your operating system. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that are used by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has... for the new hardware might not be required to your hard drive, you may appear. If a particular driver is not required by the Drivers and Utilities media. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance→ System...
...your operating system. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that are used by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has... for the new hardware might not be required to your hard drive, you may appear. If a particular driver is not required by the Drivers and Utilities media. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance→ System...
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...an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on the hard drive. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the driver. 7 Click OK→ Next→ Finish and restart your computer, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • ...have left the computer 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 set your computer are completely reversible. Any changes that System Restore makes...
...an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on the hard drive. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the driver. 7 Click OK→ Next→ Finish and restart your computer, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • ...have left the computer 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 set your computer are completely reversible. Any changes that System Restore makes...
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... Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve the issue, you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive ...Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you are an administrator on the screen. otherwise, contact your administrator to Windows XP...
... Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve the issue, you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive ...Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you are an administrator on the screen. otherwise, contact your administrator to Windows XP...
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... condition, then click Next. After you reinstall the operating system, you installed the new device driver. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to complete. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs that were installed during...
... condition, then click Next. After you reinstall the operating system, you installed the new device driver. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to complete. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs that were installed during...
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... a USB connector (see "Back View" on page 16). 2 Turn on your computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to a USB floppy... floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. Boot Sequence This feature allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down for extended periods of the screen, press . NOTE: An error message is... must first set the floppy drive to OFF in system setup (see "System Setup" on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you are booting to the boot menu. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current...
... a USB connector (see "Back View" on page 16). 2 Turn on your computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to a USB floppy... floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. Boot Sequence This feature allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down for extended periods of the screen, press . NOTE: An error message is... must first set the floppy drive to OFF in system setup (see "System Setup" on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you are booting to the boot menu. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current...
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...attempts to enable technologies such as 7.1 channels of bootable media. The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to boot. BIOS - Also referred to control display brightness. Glossary 203 A power management specification that helps to as an interface... port that powers your computer when you can use to the computer. Advanced Host Controller Interface - A feature that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of the faster interface between the computer hardware...
...attempts to enable technologies such as 7.1 channels of bootable media. The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to boot. BIOS - Also referred to control display brightness. Glossary 203 A power management specification that helps to as an interface... port that powers your computer when you can use to the computer. Advanced Host Controller Interface - A feature that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of the faster interface between the computer hardware...
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...- cursor - It often is usually equal to as a merchandise passport. double-data-rate SDRAM - device driver - DIMM - CD-R - CD-RW - A drive, sometimes referred to 8 bits. A Windows utility that can read CDs and DVDs and write to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable ... which can transfer information. CD recordable - A recordable version of a CD. clock speed - Computers use a small amount of Authenticity - The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on the system board. A chip that has no memory chips and is installed in your computer. CRIMM ...
...- cursor - It often is usually equal to as a merchandise passport. double-data-rate SDRAM - device driver - DIMM - CD-R - CD-RW - A drive, sometimes referred to 8 bits. A Windows utility that can read CDs and DVDs and write to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable ... which can transfer information. CD recordable - A recordable version of a CD. clock speed - Computers use a small amount of Authenticity - The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on the system board. A chip that has no memory chips and is installed in your computer. CRIMM ...
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...to enable you to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather than relying on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of unshielded wires are twisted to protect against interference. system board - A backup power source used in the...your computer. super-extended graphics array - Also known as file and e-mail protection. Unless you to 1600 x 1200. Enables Windows programs to video functions. A hardware-based security feature that when combined with the monitor-for video cards and controllers that supports ...
...to enable you to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather than relying on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of unshielded wires are twisted to protect against interference. system board - A backup power source used in the...your computer. super-extended graphics array - Also known as file and e-mail protection. Unless you to 1600 x 1200. Enables Windows programs to video functions. A hardware-based security feature that when combined with the monitor-for video cards and controllers that supports ...
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... identifying, 75 reinstalling, 76 Drivers and Utilities Media, 76 drives problems, 53 RAID, 29 dual graphics ...problems, 55 IRQ conflicts, 83 H hard drive activity light, 15 problems, 54 hardware beep codes, 69 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 drives, RAID configuration, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 83 headphone connector, 15, 18 Help and Support, 11 helpful tips...begin, 85 recommended tools, 85 turning off your computer, 85 K keyboard connector, 17 problems, 57 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights diagnostic, 66 front of computer, 66 hard drive activity, 15 link integrity, 17 ...
... identifying, 75 reinstalling, 76 Drivers and Utilities Media, 76 drives problems, 53 RAID, 29 dual graphics ...problems, 55 IRQ conflicts, 83 H hard drive activity light, 15 problems, 54 hardware beep codes, 69 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 drives, RAID configuration, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 83 headphone connector, 15, 18 Help and Support, 11 helpful tips...begin, 85 recommended tools, 85 turning off your computer, 85 K keyboard connector, 17 problems, 57 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights diagnostic, 66 front of computer, 66 hard drive activity, 15 link integrity, 17 ...
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W warranty information, 9 Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 76 Factory Image Restore, 80 Help and Support, 11 hibernate mode, 47 Network Setup Wizard, 42 reinstalling, 12, 78 sleep mode, 47 System Restore, 78 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 76 Help and Support, 11 hibernate mode, 45 Network Setup Wizard, 42 PC Restore, 80 reinstalling, 12, 78 standby mode, 44 System Restore, 78 wizards Network Setup Wizard, 42 Index 217
W warranty information, 9 Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 76 Factory Image Restore, 80 Help and Support, 11 hibernate mode, 47 Network Setup Wizard, 42 reinstalling, 12, 78 sleep mode, 47 System Restore, 78 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 76 Help and Support, 11 hibernate mode, 45 Network Setup Wizard, 42 PC Restore, 80 reinstalling, 12, 78 standby mode, 44 System Restore, 78 wizards Network Setup Wizard, 42 Index 217