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... 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...
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... 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. You can use the CD to contact... 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 your documentation. only) • Additional documentation, tools, troubleshooting information, and links to...
... 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. You can use the CD to contact... 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 your documentation. only) • Additional documentation, tools, troubleshooting information, and links to...
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...The color of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your region to reinstall drivers for components, such as a modem) • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Dell Support Website - Finding Information 11 Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair... information • Downloads - See "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP • ...
...The color of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your region to reinstall drivers for components, such as a modem) • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Dell Support Website - Finding Information 11 Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair... information • Downloads - See "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP • ...
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... FILES IMMEDIATELY Solving Problems 43 C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the program is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until...TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - 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 run the software.
... FILES IMMEDIATELY Solving Problems 43 C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the program is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until...TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - 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 run the software.
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... and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Drivers What Is a Driver? NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD may need to your computer. Each device has its driver recognizes. Ensure that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that you are running the...
... and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Drivers What Is a Driver? NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD may need to your computer. Each device has its driver recognizes. Ensure that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that you are running the...
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...Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer might not work correctly. Using... point is 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. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on...
...Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer might not work correctly. Using... point is 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. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on...
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...access help, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If those drivers are installing the driver. 5 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your data files. A message ...click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you installed additional hardware, the drivers for information on the screen. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you are not displayed, exit the...
...access help, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If those drivers are installing the driver. 5 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your data files. A message ...click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you installed additional hardware, the drivers for information on the screen. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you are not displayed, exit the...
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... selected. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you can either repeat the steps using a different restore... point, or 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 ...
... selected. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you can either repeat the steps using a different restore... point, or 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 ...
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... on the computer. If you do not want to the operating state it was in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . NOTE: ...If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Any programs or files added since you received your hard ...drive to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. During...
... on the computer. If you do not want to the operating state it was in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . NOTE: ...If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Any programs or files added since you received your hard ...drive to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. During...
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... Advanced Troubleshooting Use the ResourceCD to resolve the incompatibility. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 When prompted, click Yes. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on . 7 Click Next. To resolve incompatibilities using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 61) to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next...
... Advanced Troubleshooting Use the ResourceCD to resolve the incompatibility. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 When prompted, click Yes. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on . 7 Click Next. To resolve incompatibilities using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 61) to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next...
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...Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. If...documentation that option. 5 Press to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you reinstall Windows XP. Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following sections in the order in which they are listed. The options can take...
...Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. If...documentation that option. 5 Press to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you reinstall Windows XP. Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following sections in the order in which they are listed. The options can take...
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...Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your ...settings, accept the default selections. The computer automatically restarts. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any...complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? screen appears, select No, not at this time and click Next. 16 ...
...Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your ...settings, accept the default selections. The computer automatically restarts. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any...complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? screen appears, select No, not at this time and click Next. 16 ...
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If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Four PCI card slots • One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x1 card slot ... "Removing a PCI Card" on page 82. retention arm filler bracket 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 removing but not replacing a card, see "Installing...
If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Four PCI card slots • One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x1 card slot ... "Removing a PCI Card" on page 82. retention arm filler bracket 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 removing but not replacing a card, see "Installing...
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... page 67. 2 Press the lever on the back panel. 12 Install any cables connected to Off. b Connect the network cable to the card. 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, and then turn... documentation. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm. 3 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections.
... page 67. 2 Press the lever on the back panel. 12 Install any cables connected to Off. b Connect the network cable to the card. 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, and then turn... documentation. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm. 3 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections.
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...x16 card PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x16 card slot PCI Express x1 card slot If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for Network Interface Card to the integrated connector on page 87. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Removing and ... operating system. 9 If you are installing or replacing a PCI card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 80. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on the back panel of the computer. If you removed an add-in the empty card-slot opening. If you...
...x16 card PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x16 card slot PCI Express x1 card slot If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for Network Interface Card to the integrated connector on page 87. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Removing and ... operating system. 9 If you are installing or replacing a PCI card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 80. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on the back panel of the computer. If you removed an add-in the empty card-slot opening. If you...
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...arm into place, securing the card(s) in the computer. Do not connect the network cable to the add-in network adapter's connectors. 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 ...
...arm into place, securing the card(s) in the computer. Do not connect the network cable to the add-in network adapter's connectors. 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 ...
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... You Begin" on page 67. 2 Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm. 3 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in network connector: a Enter system setup (see page 131). The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of...the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 9 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 10 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.
... You Begin" on page 67. 2 Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm. 3 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in network connector: a Enter system setup (see page 131). The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of...the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 9 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 10 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.
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... and peripherals1. Only) Most Dell computer systems are installed on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft® Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on the bottom, side, or back panel of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to be available for the ...duration of your system is available at support.dell.com. To determine which classification applies to your computer. Additional technical support options may be a ...
... and peripherals1. Only) Most Dell computer systems are installed on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft® Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on the bottom, side, or back panel of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to be available for the ...duration of your system is available at support.dell.com. To determine which classification applies to your computer. Additional technical support options may be a ...
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... 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 ...
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... 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...