Dell OptiPlex 360 Support Question
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Question posted by nich on February 27th, 2014
Does The Optiplex 360 Factory Restore
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Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 1
Models DCSM and DCNE
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
For more
information about your computer. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 360 Setup and Quick Reference Guide
This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com.
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
..., Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that is protected by method claims of Dell Inc.
Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, and DellConnect are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used by Macrovision Corporation and other than its own. Bluetooth is a registered trademark...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... View 8 Mini Tower - Back View 11 Desktop - Contents
1 About Your Computer 7
Mini Tower - Front View 7 Mini Tower - Back Panel Connectors 12
2 Setting Up Your Computer 13
Quick Setup 13 Installing Your... Transferring Information to a New Computer 21
Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 21 Microsoft Windows® XP 21
Contents
3 Back Panel Connectors 9 Desktop -
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 4
... Dell Technical Update Service 41 Dell Support Utility 41 Dell Diagnostics 41
6 Reinstalling Software 43
Drivers 43 Identifying Drivers 43 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 43
Restoring Your Operating System 45 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 46 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 46 Using the Operating System Media 47
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Contents 3 Specifications -
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 10
Desktop - Front View
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1 diagnostic lights 3 drive-activity lights 5 drive activity lights 7 microphone connector 9 floppy-drive eject button
11 padlock ring
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2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 power button, power light 6 headphone connector 8 optical-drive tray eject button 10 cover-release latch grip, and cable
security slot
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About Your Computer
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 11
Back View
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1 expansion-card slots (3) 3 power connector 5 padlock ring
2 back-panel connectors
4 voltage selector switch
6 cover-release latch grip, and security cable slot
About Your Computer
11 Desktop -
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 12
Back Panel Connectors
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1 parallel (printer) connector 3 network adapter connector 5 line-out connector 7 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 9 serial connector
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2 network-activity light 4 link-integrity light 6 line-in (microphone) connector 8 VGA video connector
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About Your Computer Desktop -
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 18
... operating temperature. CAUTION: Before installing your computer in an enclosure. 7 Connect to your network.
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1 Internet service
2 cable or DSL modem
3 wireless router
4 desktop computer with network adapter
5 desktop computer with your computer.
The room ambient temperature needs to be a consideration when you install your computer in an enclosure, read the safety...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
...you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a desktop shortcut provided by country. If you do not have an ISP icon .... 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer and to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 31
... 24 8 Mb integrated network interface capable of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Desktop Computer
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Desktop Computer
31 For more information regarding the configuration of 10/100/1000 communication
Specifications -
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 32
...) x16-slot bidirectional speed - 8 GB/s (PCI Express) 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps (SATA) 480-Mbps high speed, 12-Mbps full speed, 1.5-Mbps low speed (USB)
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Specifications - Desktop Computer line-in and line-out audio connectors on front panel; Memory Type
Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Video Type:
Integrated (on...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 33
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15-hole VGA connector
RJ-45 connector
two front-panel, and six back-panel USB 2.0compliant connectors
front panel: one microphone and one headphone connector; Desktop Computer
33 or one full-height PCIe x16 (and one 6.9-in (microphone) connector
two 9-pin connectors; 16550C-compatible
Specifications -
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 34
Desktop Computer A solid amber light when the computer does not start indicates that the system board cannot start initialization. This indication could be a system board or a ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 44
... media. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media.
5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If not, go to the operating state that...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 45
... for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video).
4 Double-click the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files.
• Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the same operating state as when you purchased the computer. However, using the Operating System...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 46
..., press several times to the Windows Classic view.
NOTE: The User Account Control window may not apply if you received your computer. Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you set your...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 47
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NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files from your configuration, you need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore.
8 On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next. The restore process begins and may need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media.
NOTE...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 60
... previous state, 46
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media drivers and utilities, 49 operating system, 49
memory troubleshooting, 39
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networks, 18 connecting, 18
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operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 46 media, 47 reinstalling, 49 System Restore, 45
operating system media, 49 operating system product key, 50
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regulatory information, 50 reinstalling
drivers and utilities, 43 software, 43
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safety information...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 61
...continined) power, 37 power light conditions, 37 program crashes, 39 programs and Windows compatibility, 40 restore to previous state, 45-46 software, 39-40 tips, 37
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updates software and hardware, ...warranty information, 50 Windows License label, 50 Windows Vista
Dell Factory Image Restore, 46 Device Driver Rollback, 43 Program Compatibility wizard, 40 reinstalling, 49 returning to a previous...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 62
Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 21 reinstalling, 49 System Restore, 45-46
wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 21 Program Compatibility wizard, 40
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