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4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 50 Drivers 53 What Is a Driver 53 Identifying Drivers 53 Reinstalling Drivers 54 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 55 Creating a Restore Point 56 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 56 Undoing the Last System Restore 56 Resolving Software and...
4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 50 Drivers 53 What Is a Driver 53 Identifying Drivers 53 Reinstalling Drivers 54 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 55 Creating a Restore Point 56 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 56 Undoing the Last System Restore 56 Resolving Software and...
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... device is listed, Windows recognizes the device. Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you want to use first. Contact Dell (see page 123). Contact Dell (see page 123). Contact the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that... you want to use . NON-SYSTEM DISK ERROR - Remove the floppy disk from the drive and restart your computer to restart your computer. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you might have to restore...
... device is listed, Windows recognizes the device. Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you want to use first. Contact Dell (see page 123). Contact Dell (see page 123). Contact the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that... you want to use . NON-SYSTEM DISK ERROR - Remove the floppy disk from the drive and restart your computer to restart your computer. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you might have to restore...
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...Scroll down the list to see page 53). If this is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on the screen. 54 Advanced Troubleshooting If not, go to reinstall the driver or install... from the ResourceCD. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your first time to use System Restore to return your computer to step 5. 2 When the ResourceCD installation program starts, follow the prompts on...
...Scroll down the list to see page 53). If this is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on the screen. 54 Advanced Troubleshooting If not, go to reinstall the driver or install... from the ResourceCD. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your first time to use System Restore to return your computer to step 5. 2 When the ResourceCD installation program starts, follow the prompts on...
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... driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. System Restore does not monitor your computer appears. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the ResourceCD and click Finish to restart the... see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you see page 11. NOTE: The ResourceCD displays drivers only...
... driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. System Restore does not monitor your computer appears. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the ResourceCD and click Finish to restart the... see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you see page 11. NOTE: The ResourceCD displays drivers only...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an... that is automatically selected. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that allows you want to resolve the problem. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that Restore my computer to an earlier time is complete. 1 Click the ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an... that is automatically selected. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that allows you want to resolve the problem. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that Restore my computer to an earlier time is complete. 1 Click the ...
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...Hardware Troubleshooter to return your primary hard drive. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP NOTICE: You must use System Restore (see page 54). If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later when you installed the new device driver... to correct a problem with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. Before You Begin If you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button...
...Hardware Troubleshooter to return your primary hard drive. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP NOTICE: You must use System Restore (see page 54). If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later when you installed the new device driver... to correct a problem with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. Before You Begin If you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button...
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... with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system board with the side labeled "+" facing up, and snap the battery into place. You can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the computer chassis. Ensure that you attempt to the manufacturer's instructions. A coin...
... with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system board with the side labeled "+" facing up, and snap the battery into place. You can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the computer chassis. Ensure that you attempt to the manufacturer's instructions. A coin...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it . 5 Once the cover is closed, slide the release latch to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8 Enter system setup (see page 113) and restore the settings you are using a padlock to...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it . 5 Once the cover is closed, slide the release latch to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8 Enter system setup (see page 113) and restore the settings you are using a padlock to...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com LPT Port Mode Identifies and defines the parallel port settings. Video Primary Video This setting specifies which video controller is restored to the computer. 116 Appendix The hard drive operates at its maximum speed. The hard drive operates at its performance is locked, you can be ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com LPT Port Mode Identifies and defines the parallel port settings. Video Primary Video This setting specifies which video controller is restored to the computer. 116 Appendix The hard drive operates at its maximum speed. The hard drive operates at its performance is locked, you can be ...
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... the boot sequence. Displays the system event log. This setting turns the OS Install Mode either On or Off (default). On is Off. This setting restores the computer's factory-installed default settings. NOTE: Normally, the system can only be powered up from Suspend. The default setting is the default setting. The...
... the boot sequence. Displays the system event log. This setting turns the OS Install Mode either On or Off (default). On is Off. This setting restores the computer's factory-installed default settings. NOTE: Normally, the system can only be powered up from Suspend. The default setting is the default setting. The...
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... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in case you are booting to restore it. 3 Press the up or down -arrow keys to move through the list of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices...
... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in case you are booting to restore it. 3 Press the up or down -arrow keys to move through the list of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices...
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... your computer system, examine all thirdparty software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. Support for restoration of the labels carries a Class A rating, your computer. Dell-installed peripherals include any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for all FCC registration...
... your computer system, examine all thirdparty software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. Support for restoration of the labels carries a Class A rating, your computer. Dell-installed peripherals include any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for all FCC registration...
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... 12 ResourceCD, 9 Check Disk, 33 CMOS settings clearing, 120 color changing, 13 computer components inside, 68 crashes, 36-37 inside view, 68 restore to previous state, 55 stops responding, 36 connectors center/LFE, 66 DVI, 66 headphone, 64 IEEE 1394, 64 keyboard, 66 line-in, 66 ...66 VGA, 66 video, 66 copying CDs and DVDs, 26 cover closing, 108 cover release latch, 65 opening, 67 D Dell contacting, 123 Dell Dimension Help file, 10 Dell Solution Center, 9 support policy, 121 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 47 Index 141 Index A audio.
... 12 ResourceCD, 9 Check Disk, 33 CMOS settings clearing, 120 color changing, 13 computer components inside, 68 crashes, 36-37 inside view, 68 restore to previous state, 55 stops responding, 36 connectors center/LFE, 66 DVI, 66 headphone, 64 IEEE 1394, 64 keyboard, 66 line-in, 66 ...66 VGA, 66 video, 66 copying CDs and DVDs, 26 cover closing, 108 cover release latch, 65 opening, 67 D Dell contacting, 123 Dell Dimension Help file, 10 Dell Solution Center, 9 support policy, 121 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 47 Index 141 Index A audio.
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... light conditions, 40 printer, 41 program crashes, 37 program stops responding, 36 programs and Windows compatibility, 37 restore to previous state, 55 scanner, 41 screen hard to a new computer, 25 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 57 Help and Support Center, 11 144 Index See serial ATA... adjusting, 42 processor fans, 65 type, 109 Product Information Guide, 10 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 R RAID configuring, 17 regulatory information, 10 reinstalling Windows XP, 57 ResourceCD, 9, 54 Dell Diagnostics, 50 S safety instructions, 10 SATA.
... light conditions, 40 printer, 41 program crashes, 37 program stops responding, 36 programs and Windows compatibility, 37 restore to previous state, 55 scanner, 41 screen hard to a new computer, 25 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 57 Help and Support Center, 11 144 Index See serial ATA... adjusting, 42 processor fans, 65 type, 109 Product Information Guide, 10 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 R RAID configuring, 17 regulatory information, 10 reinstalling Windows XP, 57 ResourceCD, 9, 54 Dell Diagnostics, 50 S safety instructions, 10 SATA.
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troubleshooting (continued) restore to previous state, 55 tips, 31 TV connect to computer, 15-16, 66 U USB booting to devices, 118 connectors, 64, 66 V VGA connector, 66 video connector, 66 problems, 44 volume adjusting, 42 W warranty information, 10 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 54 ...Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 25 Hardware Troubleshooter, 57 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 29 Network Setup Wizard, 28 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 reinstalling, 12, 57 scanner, 42 System Restore, 55 wizards Files and...
troubleshooting (continued) restore to previous state, 55 tips, 31 TV connect to computer, 15-16, 66 U USB booting to devices, 118 connectors, 64, 66 V VGA connector, 66 video connector, 66 problems, 44 volume adjusting, 42 W warranty information, 10 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 54 ...Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 25 Hardware Troubleshooter, 57 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 29 Network Setup Wizard, 28 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 reinstalling, 12, 57 scanner, 42 System Restore, 55 wizards Files and...
