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...-reference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here Dell Solution Center On your Windows desktop ResourceCD Documentation and drivers are already installed on my Microsoft® Windows® desktop (U.S. Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to access tutorials and other how to...
...-reference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here Dell Solution Center On your Windows desktop ResourceCD Documentation and drivers are already installed on my Microsoft® Windows® desktop (U.S. Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to access tutorials and other how to...
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... that drive cannot be used as a spare drive in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on serial ATA drive connections. NOTE: RAID levels do not represent a hierarchy. If a third drive is recommended... Settings 1 After you can drag objects from one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of viewable work space. About Serial ATA Drives Your Dell™ Dimension™ XPS computer supports up to three serial ATA hard drives.
... that drive cannot be used as a spare drive in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on serial ATA drive connections. NOTE: RAID levels do not represent a hierarchy. If a third drive is recommended... Settings 1 After you can drag objects from one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of viewable work space. About Serial ATA Drives Your Dell™ Dimension™ XPS computer supports up to three serial ATA hard drives.
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... restart) your computer (see page 61) and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see a message stating that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to start ...2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you want to run (see page 61). Then shut down and restart the computer (see page 52). NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your ResourceCD (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you wait...
... restart) your computer (see page 61) and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see a message stating that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to start ...2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you want to run (see page 61). Then shut down and restart the computer (see page 52). NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your ResourceCD (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you wait...
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... The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and...sources, your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved... Roll Back Driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Windows XP 1 Click the Start button... and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see page 53). Using Windows XP... a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace...the device for Dell™ computers. If not, go to...
... The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and...sources, your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved... Roll Back Driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Windows XP 1 Click the Start button... and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see page 53). Using Windows XP... a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace...the device for Dell™ computers. If not, go to...
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Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you are used by the ResourceCD. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the new hardware might ... Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you to return your operating system. To access help, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. System Restore does not monitor your computer. For drivers information, see the documentation that are installing the...
Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you are used by the ResourceCD. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the new hardware might ... Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you to return your operating system. To access help, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. System Restore does not monitor your computer. For drivers information, see the documentation that are installing the...
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After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press ..., and other software. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you to do so.... 58 Advanced Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following sections in the order in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains...
After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press ..., and other software. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you to do so.... 58 Advanced Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following sections in the order in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains...
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... your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. This field contains information about that selection active. Then shut down the list with the up- Use the left side of your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Information on the screen...the active options field, and key functions. This field appears on the left - and right-arrow keys to your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Entering System Setup 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. If ...
... your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. This field contains information about that selection active. Then shut down the list with the up- Use the left side of your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Information on the screen...the active options field, and key functions. This field appears on the left - and right-arrow keys to your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Entering System Setup 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. If ...
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...down your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in system setup (see page 113). 1 If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. www.dell.com | support.dell.com POST Hotkeys Keyboard Errors This option allows you to specify the function keys to the boot menu. The computer attempts to boot from... if the CD has no floppy drive installed in the computer, the computer generates an error message. • Hard Drive - You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the screen when the computer starts. NOTE: If you are booting to a USB floppy drive, you to it. 118 Appendix Each device ...
...down your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in system setup (see page 113). 1 If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. www.dell.com | support.dell.com POST Hotkeys Keyboard Errors This option allows you to specify the function keys to the boot menu. The computer attempts to boot from... if the CD has no floppy drive installed in the computer, the computer generates an error message. • Hard Drive - You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the screen when the computer starts. NOTE: If you are booting to a USB floppy drive, you to it. 118 Appendix Each device ...
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...and attach the jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to reenable the password feature. 10 Replace the computer cover (see page 108). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board (see page 69). Clearing CMOS Settings CAUTION: Before you receive... 3 Close the computer cover. 4 Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 5 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 120 Appendix d Replace the jumper plug on . NOTICE: To connect a ...
...and attach the jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to reenable the password feature. 10 Replace the computer cover (see page 108). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board (see page 69). Clearing CMOS Settings CAUTION: Before you receive... 3 Close the computer cover. 4 Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 5 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 120 Appendix d Replace the jumper plug on . NOTICE: To connect a ...
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... or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com Technical Support Customer Care Fax TechFax Switchboard Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail Support (portable computers): den_nbk_support@dell.com E-mail Support (desktop computers): den_support@dell.com E-mail Support (servers): Nordic_server_support@dell.com Technical Support Customer Care (Relational) Home/Small Business Customer...
... or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com Technical Support Customer Care Fax TechFax Switchboard Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail Support (portable computers): den_nbk_support@dell.com E-mail Support (desktop computers): den_support@dell.com E-mail Support (servers): Nordic_server_support@dell.com Technical Support Customer Care (Relational) Home/Small Business Customer...
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... Government and Business Sales Fax Nicaragua General Support Norway (Lysaker) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail Support (portable computers): Country Code: 47 nor_nbk_support@dell.com E-mail Support (desktop computers): nor_support@dell.com E-mail Support (servers): nordic_server_support@dell.com Technical Support Relational Customer Care Home/Small Business Customer Care Switchboard Fax Switchboard...
... Government and Business Sales Fax Nicaragua General Support Norway (Lysaker) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail Support (portable computers): Country Code: 47 nor_nbk_support@dell.com E-mail Support (desktop computers): nor_support@dell.com E-mail Support (servers): nordic_server_support@dell.com Technical Support Relational Customer Care Home/Small Business Customer Care Switchboard Fax Switchboard...
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...Mail Address Switzerland (Geneva) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: Tech_support_central_Europe@dell.com Country Code: 41 City Code: 22 E-mail for French-speaking HSB and Corporate Customers: support.euro.dell.com/ch/fr/emaildell/ Technical Support (Home and... Small Business) Technical Support (Corporate) Customer Care (Home and Small Business) Customer Care (Corporate) Fax Switchboard Taiwan International Access Code: 002 Country Code: 886 Technical Support (portable and desktop computers)...
...Mail Address Switzerland (Geneva) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: Tech_support_central_Europe@dell.com Country Code: 41 City Code: 22 E-mail for French-speaking HSB and Corporate Customers: support.euro.dell.com/ch/fr/emaildell/ Technical Support (Home and... Small Business) Technical Support (Corporate) Customer Care (Home and Small Business) Customer Care (Corporate) Fax Switchboard Taiwan International Access Code: 002 Country Code: 886 Technical Support (portable and desktop computers)...
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...-Free Numbers U.S.A. (Austin, Texas) Automated Order-Status Service toll-free: 1-800-433-9014 International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (portable and desktop computers) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 Country Code: 1 Consumer (Home and Home Office) Technical Support toll-free: 1-800-624-9896...1-800-695-8133 Financial Services website: www.dellfinancialservices.com Financial Services (lease/loans) toll-free: 1-877-577-3355 Financial Services (Dell Preferred Accounts [DPA]) toll-free: 1-800-283-2210 Business Customer Service and Technical Support toll-free: 1-800-822-8965 Employee ...
...-Free Numbers U.S.A. (Austin, Texas) Automated Order-Status Service toll-free: 1-800-433-9014 International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (portable and desktop computers) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 Country Code: 1 Consumer (Home and Home Office) Technical Support toll-free: 1-800-624-9896...1-800-695-8133 Financial Services website: www.dellfinancialservices.com Financial Services (lease/loans) toll-free: 1-877-577-3355 Financial Services (Dell Preferred Accounts [DPA]) toll-free: 1-800-283-2210 Business Customer Service and Technical Support toll-free: 1-800-822-8965 Employee ...
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...65 Network Setup Wizard, 28 problems, 39 Network Setup Wizard, 28 O operating system CD, 12 reinstalling, 12 reinstalling Windows XP, 57 Operating System CD, 12 overclocking, 29 P password clearing, 119 jumper, 119 PCI cards installing, 74 removing, 76 ... 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 32 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 31 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 Index 143 K keyboard connector, 66 problems..., 15-16 connect VGA, 15-16 display settings, 17 extended desktop mode, 17 hard to read, 44 problems, 44 motherboard.
...65 Network Setup Wizard, 28 problems, 39 Network Setup Wizard, 28 O operating system CD, 12 reinstalling, 12 reinstalling Windows XP, 57 Operating System CD, 12 overclocking, 29 P password clearing, 119 jumper, 119 PCI cards installing, 74 removing, 76 ... 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 32 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 31 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 Index 143 K keyboard connector, 66 problems..., 15-16 connect VGA, 15-16 display settings, 17 extended desktop mode, 17 hard to read, 44 problems, 44 motherboard.
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...desktop. April 2004 sound-card connectors Information in the marks and names of Dell Inc.; Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Printed in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Reproduction in the U.S.A. You can also access Dell through support.dell... Dell™ Dimension™ Help file, click User and system guides, click User's guides, and then click Dell Dimension Help. • For help with the Windows operating system, click Microsoft Windows XP Tips. is subject to their documentation. Dell disclaims...
...desktop. April 2004 sound-card connectors Information in the marks and names of Dell Inc.; Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Printed in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Reproduction in the U.S.A. You can also access Dell through support.dell... Dell™ Dimension™ Help file, click User and system guides, click User's guides, and then click Dell Dimension Help. • For help with the Windows operating system, click Microsoft Windows XP Tips. is subject to their documentation. Dell disclaims...