Owner's Manual
Page 5
... blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 56 Drivers 59 What Is a Driver 59 Identifying Drivers 59 Reinstalling Drivers 60 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 61 Creating a Restore Point 62 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating...
... blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 56 Drivers 59 What Is a Driver 59 Identifying Drivers 59 Reinstalling Drivers 60 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 61 Creating a Restore Point 62 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating...
Owner's Manual
Page 9
...troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts • Technical specifications • How to reinstall drivers (see page 60), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 56), or access your computer or advanced technical-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...
...troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts • Technical specifications • How to reinstall drivers (see page 60), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 56), or access your computer or advanced technical-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...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
..., and online courses • Community - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - To reinstall your operating system, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your computer. See "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on the operating system you reinstall your region to...
..., and online courses • Community - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - To reinstall your operating system, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your computer. See "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on the operating system you reinstall your region to...
Owner's Manual
Page 43
A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Then restart your mouse, press and ... is designed for at least 8 to run the software. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. A solid...
A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Then restart your mouse, press and ... is designed for at least 8 to run the software. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. A solid...
Owner's Manual
Page 59
... operating system. • Connect or install a new device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. All devices require a driver program. Identifying Drivers If you are installing software appropriate for operating systems that only its own set...of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Drivers What Is a Driver? NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD may not display the names of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with any ...
... operating system. • Connect or install a new device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. All devices require a driver program. Identifying Drivers If you are installing software appropriate for operating systems that only its own set...of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Drivers What Is a Driver? NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD may not display the names of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with any ...
Owner's Manual
Page 60
... or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from other sources, your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click 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...
... or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from other sources, your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click 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...
Owner's Manual
Page 61
...by the ResourceCD. To access help, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for hardware that the ResourceCD is not listed, then that came installed in an undesirable operating state....the device. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer appears. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and ...
...by the ResourceCD. To access help, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for hardware that the ResourceCD is not listed, then that came installed in an undesirable operating state....the device. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer appears. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and ...
Owner's Manual
Page 62
... open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. NOTICE: Before you want to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click.... Restoring the Computer to resolve the problem. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that you install a device driver, use System Restore. 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...
... open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. NOTICE: Before you want to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click.... Restoring the Computer to resolve the problem. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that you install a device driver, use System Restore. 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...
Owner's Manual
Page 63
.... Enabling System Restore If you purchased the computer. If you do not want to the operating state it was in when you reinstall Windows XP with PC Restore, click Reboot in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. 3 Click Next. If possible...Turn on . If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. The restore...
.... Enabling System Restore If you purchased the computer. If you do not want to the operating state it was in when you reinstall Windows XP with PC Restore, click Reboot in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. 3 Click Next. If possible...Turn on . If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. The restore...
Owner's Manual
Page 64
... does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later when you reinstall Windows XP. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 When prompted, click Yes. To reinstall Windows XP, you installed the new device driver. To resolve incompatibilities using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 61) to resolve a hardware conflict on . 7 Click Next...
... does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later when you reinstall Windows XP. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 When prompted, click Yes. To reinstall Windows XP, you installed the new device driver. To resolve incompatibilities using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 61) to resolve a hardware conflict on . 7 Click Next...
Owner's Manual
Page 65
... programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on the size of ...CD message appears, press any key. Therefore, do so. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. 2 Read the ...
... programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on the size of ...CD message appears, press any key. Therefore, do so. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. 2 Read the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 66
www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press...Next. 11 If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you can enter up to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to register with the ...appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. screen appears, select No, not at the What's your ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press...Next. 11 If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you can enter up to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to register with the ...appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. screen appears, select No, not at the What's your ...
Owner's Manual
Page 80
... lever PCI card edge connector card connector 80 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from the operating system. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Four PCI card slots •...
... lever PCI card edge connector card connector 80 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from the operating system. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Four PCI card slots •...
Owner's Manual
Page 82
... described in network adapter and you installed an add-in the card documentation. Do not connect the network cable to Off. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Press the retention arm into the computer. 10 Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets,...119), select Integrated Devices, and then change the setting for Network Interface Card to the integrated connector on the back panel. 12 Install any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. Cables routed over or behind the cards. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug...
... described in network adapter and you installed an add-in the card documentation. Do not connect the network cable to Off. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Press the retention arm into the computer. 10 Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets,...119), select Integrated Devices, and then change the setting for Network Interface Card to the integrated connector on the back panel. 12 Install any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. Cables routed over or behind the cards. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug...
Owner's Manual
Page 83
...the card from the operating system. If you are removing but not replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on . 8 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 9 If you removed an add-in the computer. If you are replacing a card, remove the current... computer. 7 Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 87. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Installing a PCI Card" on the back panel of the computer. b Connect the network cable to On. PCI Express Cards Your computer supports one PCI...
...the card from the operating system. If you are removing but not replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on . 8 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 9 If you removed an add-in the computer. If you are replacing a card, remove the current... computer. 7 Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 87. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Installing a PCI Card" on the back panel of the computer. b Connect the network cable to On. PCI Express Cards Your computer supports one PCI...
Owner's Manual
Page 86
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 If you replaced a card that was already installed in the computer and you removed the top of the retention mechanism, you 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. NOTICE...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 If you replaced a card that was already installed in the computer and you removed the top of the retention mechanism, you 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. NOTICE...
Owner's Manual
Page 87
...Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to On. Removing and Installing Parts 87 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 120), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to maintain FCC certification of the computer. 11 Install any cables ...connected to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 9 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 10 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. Removing a...
...Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to On. Removing and Installing Parts 87 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 120), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to maintain FCC certification of the computer. 11 Install any cables ...connected to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 9 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 10 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. Removing a...
Owner's Manual
Page 129
... Norton Antivirus, and so on the cards themselves. If any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for the duration of your limited warranty and any one of your computer...CFI for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to your computer, on card-mounting brackets, and on ). Additional technical support options may be a Class A digital device. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. To determine which classification applies to the ...
... Norton Antivirus, and so on the cards themselves. If any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for the duration of your limited warranty and any one of your computer...CFI for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to your computer, on card-mounting brackets, and on ). Additional technical support options may be a Class A digital device. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. To determine which classification applies to the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 150
... documentation Dell Solution Center, 9 End User License Agreement, 10 ergonomics, 10 Finding Information, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 10 regulatory, 10 ResourceCD, 9 safety, 10 Setup Diagram, 10 warranty, 10 doors drive door, removing, 110 drive door, replacing, 111 front panel, 69 drivers, 59...drive installing, 96 removing, 95 H hard drive activity light, 69 installing, 91 installing second, 94 problems, 39 removing, 90 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 17 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 headphone connector, 70 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help ...
... documentation Dell Solution Center, 9 End User License Agreement, 10 ergonomics, 10 Finding Information, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 10 regulatory, 10 ResourceCD, 9 safety, 10 Setup Diagram, 10 warranty, 10 doors drive door, removing, 110 drive door, replacing, 111 front panel, 69 drivers, 59...drive installing, 96 removing, 95 H hard drive activity light, 69 installing, 91 installing second, 94 problems, 39 removing, 90 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 17 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 headphone connector, 70 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help ...
Owner's Manual
Page 153
... setup, 119 entering, 120 options, 121 screens, 120 T technical support policy, 127 transferring information to a new computer, 26 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 61 tips, 37 TV ...devices, 124 connectors, 70, 72 V VGA connector, 72 video connector, 72 problems, 50 volume adjusting, 48 W warranty information, 10 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 60 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 35 Network Setup Wizard, 30...
... setup, 119 entering, 120 options, 121 screens, 120 T technical support policy, 127 transferring information to a new computer, 26 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 61 tips, 37 TV ...devices, 124 connectors, 70, 72 V VGA connector, 72 video connector, 72 problems, 50 volume adjusting, 48 W warranty information, 10 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 60 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 35 Network Setup Wizard, 30...