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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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... may be included on my Microsoft® Windows® desktop (U.S. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 60), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 56), or access your computer. Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How...-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. Finding Information 9 only) • Additional documentation, tools, troubleshooting information...
... may be included on my Microsoft® Windows® desktop (U.S. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 60), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 56), or access your computer. Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How...-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. Finding Information 9 only) • Additional documentation, tools, troubleshooting information...
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...as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - See "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. Computer documentation, product specifications, and white...Follow the instructions on your operating system, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your computer. The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Operating System CD...
...as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - See "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. Computer documentation, product specifications, and white...Follow the instructions on your operating system, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your computer. The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Operating System CD...
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... program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 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 10 seconds until the computer turns off. 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 designed for information. • Ensure that the...
... program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 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 10 seconds until the computer turns off. 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 designed for information. • Ensure that the...
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...pane of specialized commands that use the device. Advanced Troubleshooting 59 All devices require a driver program. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD may contain drivers for operating systems that you are installing software appropriate for your computer. Allows you to...system. • Reinstall your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with your hardware configuration ...
...pane of specialized commands that use the device. Advanced Troubleshooting 59 All devices require a driver program. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD may contain drivers for operating systems that you are installing software appropriate for your computer. Allows you to...system. • Reinstall your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with your hardware configuration ...
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... 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 not, go to step 5. 2 When the ResourceCD installation program starts, follow the prompts on your computer after you install or update a driver, use the ResourceCD, go to step 2. Using Windows XP Device Driver...
... 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 not, go to step 5. 2 When the ResourceCD installation program starts, follow the prompts on your computer after you install or update a driver, use the ResourceCD, go to step 2. Using Windows XP Device Driver...
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...to which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your data files. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore ... on using System Restore. NOTE: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for information on the screen. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that are used by your computer are not displayed,...
...to which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your data files. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore ... on using System Restore. NOTE: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for information on the screen. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that are used by your computer are not displayed,...
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... are available, click the restore point that restore point is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to restore your computer. 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... Next. 3 Click a calendar date to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you install a device driver, use System Restore. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. The ...
... are available, click the restore point that restore point is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to restore your computer. 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... Next. 3 Click a calendar date to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you install a device driver, use System Restore. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. The ...
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... possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you do not want to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore... is unchecked. NOTICE: If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press...
... possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you do not want to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore... is unchecked. NOTICE: If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press...
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... back up all data files on . 7 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 When prompted, click Yes. Before You Begin If you reinstall Windows XP. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later when you are considering reinstalling... the Windows XP operating system to the operating state it...
... back up all data files on . 7 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 When prompted, click Yes. Before You Begin If you reinstall Windows XP. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later when you are considering reinstalling... the Windows XP operating system to the operating state it...
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...appears, press any open files and exit any key. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys... CD. 4 If you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up ...
...appears, press any open files and exit any key. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys... CD. 4 If you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up ...
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...users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, at the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the name provided...) and click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: ...
...users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, at the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the name provided...) and click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: ...
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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 ... connector 80 Removing and Installing Parts If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Installing a PCI Express Card" on page 84. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from the operating system. If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see...
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 ... connector 80 Removing and Installing Parts If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Installing a PCI Express Card" on page 84. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from the operating system. If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see...
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... devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the back panel. 12 Install any cables that should be attached to the equipment. 9 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Press the retention arm into place, securing the card(s) in network adapter's connectors.
... devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the back panel. 12 Install any cables that should be attached to the equipment. 9 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Press the retention arm into place, securing the card(s) in network adapter's connectors.
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...opening. b Connect the network cable to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 80. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. 9 If you removed an add-in network connector and want to enable the integrated network adapter: a...Integrated Devices, and then change the setting for Network Interface Card to maintain FCC certification of the computer. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on the back panel of your computer. 6 Lower the retention arm and press it into place, ...
...opening. b Connect the network cable to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 80. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. 9 If you removed an add-in network connector and want to enable the integrated network adapter: a...Integrated Devices, and then change the setting for Network Interface Card to maintain FCC certification of the computer. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on the back panel of your computer. 6 Lower the retention arm and press it into place, ...
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... in 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: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and ...the retention arm, ensure that came with the card for the card as described in the card documentation. 86 Removing and Installing Parts 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 card or filler ...
... in 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: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and ...the retention arm, ensure that came with the card for the card as described in the card documentation. 86 Removing and Installing Parts 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 card or filler ...
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...on the top. 5 Gently pull back the securing tab, grasp the card by pressing the tab and pulling up on . 9 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 10 If you removed an add-in network connector: a Enter system setup (see page 131). Removing and Installing Parts 87 ...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 the card documentation. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 120), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to On. b Connect the network...
...on the top. 5 Gently pull back the securing tab, grasp the card by pressing the tab and pulling up on . 9 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 10 If you removed an add-in network connector: a Enter system setup (see page 131). Removing and Installing Parts 87 ...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 the card documentation. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 120), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to On. b Connect the network...
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...as the verification of appropriate functionality of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the standard Dell limited warranty for your computer, on card-mounting brackets, and on the bottom, ..., and all thirdparty software and peripherals is considered to the terms and conditions of the computer's service contract. Only) Most Dell computer systems are installed on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft® Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on ). Additional...
...as the verification of appropriate functionality of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the standard Dell limited warranty for your computer, on card-mounting brackets, and on the bottom, ..., and all thirdparty software and peripherals is considered to the terms and conditions of the computer's service contract. Only) Most Dell computer systems are installed on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft® Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on ). Additional...
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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...