Dell Inspiron 620 Support Question
Dell Inspiron 620 Support Question
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Question posted by jerrybyrd on September 28th, 2011
Start (boot) Dell 620 From Dvd Drive. I Am Attempting To Install Windows Xp Als
I am attempting to install Windows XP on a poartitioned seciton of the computer. When I put dvd into drive and start up, Windows 7 starts up automatically. How can I get the computer to boot from the dvd drive so I can install Windows XP?
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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on September 28th, 2011 2:34 PM
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Go into the system BIOS during a reboot. Go to the bootup options section (probably just left of the exit and save section). re-order the boot devices so that the CD is first on the list. Save and exit. You may also be able to press F12 during bootup to bring up a one-time boot menu.
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... Your Computer 27 Mini Tower Computer 27 Desktop Computer 28 Small Form Factor Computer 29 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 30
Setting Up Your Computer 30
Solving Problems 33 Dell Diagnostics 33 System Lights 36
Diagnostic Lights 37 Beep Codes 40 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 41 Resolving Software and Hardware...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
...dell.com. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center:
1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. Desktop... installed on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. Dell™...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
...Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a
modem)
Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start...After you reinstall your computer. Desktop chassis
• DCSM - NOTE... reinstall drivers for my computer
Dell Premier Support Website - To reinstall your computer....product key label is already installed on my computer configuration •...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 9
... when the hard drive is recommended that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2)
4 LAN indicator light 5 diagnostic lights 6 power button
7 power light
8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector
Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive.
It is in the Windows Device Manager.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 12
... is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager.
This light flickers when the hard drive is in use the keyboard or the mouse...drive.
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3 power button
4 Dell badge 5 power light
6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive
Press this drive...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 15
..., and other devices into the appropriate connector.
The computer is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. 7 power light
8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive
Turns on page 36 for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - To...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
... your computer. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer -
7 module bay 8 hard-drive access light 9 vents
Install a D-module CD/DVD drive, second hard drive, or floppy drive in the module bay. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents.
Side View
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The vents, which are...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 29
Small Form Factor Computer
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1 drive release latch 2 CD/DVD drive 3 power supply and fan
4 hard drive 5 system board 6 heat sink assembly
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 34
... run. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list.
NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the CD/DVD drive option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the option to boot from the CD/DVD drive from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see the Windows desktop. If you wait...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 39
..., reinstall one memory module installed, reinstall it and restart the computer.
For information on contacting Dell, see your computer.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell.
After POST is complete, all four diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive.
• Check the computer...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 41
Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore
The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility.
1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start the
search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 42
..., click OK. All calendar dates with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled.
The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type.
4 Select a restore point and click Next. The System Restore screen appears...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 43
... you reinstall Windows XP. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your primary hard drive.
NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Booting From...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 44
...), and follow the
instructions on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD.
4 If you are prompted to copy files and install the devices. If you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 45
...allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner ...installation, respond to the prompts offered by the installation program.
4 Click Next at this time and
click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you are running Windows...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 47
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error messages beep codes, 40
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hardware beep codes, 40 conflicts, 41 Dell Diagnostics, 33
Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 7
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installing parts before you begin, 21
IRQ conflicts, 41
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operating system CD, 7 Installation Guide, 7 reinstalling Windows XP, 43
Operating System CD, 7
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power light diagnosing problems with, 36 locations, 9, 12, 15, 18
problems beep...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 48
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reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 43
ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 33
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Setup Guide - Page 40
... power source to function properly. Dell recommends that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Your USB device needs more power for it to connect the USB device, or if your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device.
• Enter system setup...
Setup Guide - Page 52
INSPIRON
Getting Help
If you experience a problem with your computer, you can assist you do not have not resolved the problem, see "Before You Call" on page 55. See "Solving Problems" on page 28 for help with any necessary procedures.
NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for...
Service Manual - Page 38
...Boot ROM - CD/DVD; Processor Information
Processor Type
Displays the processor type
L2 Cache
Displays the L2 cache size
L3 Cache
Displays the L3 cache size
Memory Information
Memory Installed
Indicates the amount of memory installed... - Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Enabled; Disabled (CD/DVD Drive by default)
l Intel Multiple Monitor Feature - Enabled or Disabled (...
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