Dell 380, K8642 Solving Problems, Troubleshooting Tips, Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore

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Solving Problems

Troubleshooting Tips

Perform the following checks when you troubleshoot your computer:

•If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed.

•If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected.

•If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. The message may help technical support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s).

•If an error message occurs in a program, see the program’s documentation.

•If the recommended action in the troubleshooting section is to see a section in your User’s Guide, go to support.dell.com (on another computer if necessary) to access your User’s Guide.

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility.

To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter:

1Click the Start button and click Help and Support.

2Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start the search.

3Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list.

4In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next.

Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore

The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. See the Windows Help and Support Center (see "Finding Information" on page 5) for information about using System Restore.

NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them.

Creating a Restore Point

1Click the Start button and click Help and Support.

2Click System Restore.

3Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Contents Quick Reference Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Contents Finding Information Dell Product Information Guide User’s Guide Order status, warranty, and repair information UpdatesSoftware How to use Windows XP Click the topic that describes your problemOperating system is already installed on your After you reinstall yourUtilities CD to reinstall How to use LinuxSetting Up Your Computer Tower Orientation Product Information GuideConnect the keyboard and the mouse Communications can damage the network adapterQuick Reference Guide VGA Two VGA connectors with one VGA adapter Connect the power Line OUTSetting Up Your Computer Desktop Orientation Connect the keyboard and the 1 mouseConnect the modem or Network cable To one or two VGA monitors To one or two DVI monitors Two DVI connectors with two VGA adapters Use the DVI connectors to connectConnect the power cables Turn on the computer Monitor GuideDevice such as your CD player is operating About Your ComputerFront View Tower Orientation Ieee 1394 connector Power lightBlinking green The computer is in a power-saving state Power Management in your User’s GuideBack-panel connectors Back View Tower OrientationPlayer is operating Ieee 1394 connector Front View Desktop OrientationUpper 5.25-inch drive This bay holds a CD/DVD drive Bay OptionalBlinking or solid amber See Power Problems Power ManagementBack-Panel Connectors Back View Desktop OrientationMouse connector USB mouse, plug it into a USB connectorParallel connector USB printer, plug it into a USB connectorLine-in connector Line-out connectorSerial connector ConnectorInside View System Board Components Locating Your User’s Guide Removing the Computer Cover Shut down the operating systemCaring for Your Computer Cover latch release Computer cover Hinge tabsSolving Problems Troubleshooting TipsUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Click SystemUsing the Last Known Good Configuration Dell DiagnosticsEnsure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsQuick Reference Guide Before You Start Testing Beep CodesDiagnostic Lights Error MessagesLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution If the problem still exists, install a If the problem persists orDetermine if a conflict exists by Removing a card not the graphicsReplacement.For instructions on Modules are installedThat your computer is successfully Communicating with the memoryReinstall the memory modules System setup and may not indicate aProblem Ensure that no special memoryFrequently Asked Questions How Do SolutionUser’s Guide System Information LabelQuick Reference Guide Index IndexIndex 快速參考指南 、注意事項和警示 縮寫和簡寫用語Page Page 尋找資訊 Diagnostics」，或存取說明文件。如何執行 Dell Diagnostics Microsoft Windows 授權合約標籤 Microsoft Windows XP 說明及支援中心訪問 support.dell.com，然後單按 Downloads 下載 。 如何使用 Windows XPUtilities CD 來重新 作業系統的 Product Key如何使用 Linux Dell Precision 產品使用者和 Linux 作業系統使 Linux.dell.com安裝您的電腦 塔式放置方式 依據您的圖形卡，你可以多 種方式連接顯示器。 VGA Y 形纜線配接器： DVI Y 形纜線配接器： Line OUT 連接電源線並開啟電 腦及顯示器。 安裝其他軟體或裝置。 安裝您的電腦 台式放置方式 依據您的圖形卡，你可以多種方式連 接顯示器。 VGA 配接器：VGA Y 形纜線配接器： DVI Y 形纜線配接器： 使用 DVI 連接器將電腦連接至一台 或兩台 DVI 顯示器。 有關 Ieee 面板 Ieee購買 Ieee 關於您的電腦 前視圖 塔式放置方式Ieee 1394 連接器 後視圖 塔式放置方式 前視圖 台式放置方式 態良好時，網路連結指示燈會亮起。 後視圖 台式放置方式 背面板連接器黃色 1000 Mbps 或 1 Gbps 網路和電腦之間的連線狀態良好。 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 內部視圖 CD/DVD 光碟機主機板元件 找到您的 《使用者指南》 有關使用 Microsoft Windows XP 作業系統的秘訣及資訊卸下機箱蓋 訪問 support.dell.com。維護您的電腦 解決問題 故障排除秘訣解決軟體和硬體不相容問題 使用 Microsoft Windows XP 系統還原建立還原點 單按開始按鈕，然後單按說明及支援。 單按系統還原。 依螢幕指示操作。 將電腦還原至先前的作業狀態 反白顯示 Last Known Good Configuration 上一次所知道的正確組態 ，按 Enter 何時使用 Dell Diagnostics使用上一次已知的正確組態 使用 Drivers and Utilities CD 從晶片組開始，重新安裝所有驅動程式。Drivers and Utilities CD 啟動 Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics 允許您執行以下作業：從硬碟機啟動 Dell Diagnostics 鍵入 1 以啟動 ResourceCD 選單。 鍵入 2 以啟動 Dell Diagnostics。 嗶聲代碼在開始測試之前 並按 Enter 鍵。Nvram 斷電 診斷指示燈 錯誤訊息執行 Dell Diagnostics。請參閱第 Alert!Operating in Debug Mode.Please Populate要獲得有關與 Dell 公司聯絡的說 Alert!Operating in Debug W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Ieee 1394 連接器。僅在購買 Ieee 常見問題尋找 USB 或 Ieee 1394 裝置 我該如何 找到有關電腦硬體及其他技術 規格的資訊？ 尋找電腦的說明文件？ 快速參考指南 十一畫 十三畫 빠른 참조 안내서 주의사항 및 주의 약어 및 머리글자101 106111 113Page 정보 찾기 드라이버 및 유틸리티 CDResourceCD 라고도 함Microsoft Windows 라이센스 레이블 Microsoft Windows XP 도움말 및 지원 센터Service and support 안내호 상태 및 지원 내역 Support.dell.com에서 Downloads를 클릭하십시오100 Linux 사용 방법Dell Precision 제품 및 Linux 운영 체제 사용자와 Linux.dell.com Linux 및 내 Dell Precision 컴퓨터 관련 추가 정보컴퓨터 설치 타워 방향 101그래픽 카드에 따라 모니터 를 여러 가지 방법으로 연결 할 수 있습니다 102103 VGA 어댑터 1 개104 DVI 커넥터 2 개105 컴퓨터 설치 데스크탑 방향 106그래픽 카드에 따라 모니터를 여러 가지 방법으로 연결할 수 있습니다 107108 VGA 어댑터109 습니다 . Ieee 1394 카드를 구입 110111 컴퓨터 정보전면 모습 타워 방향 112 10Mbps, 100Mbps 또는 1000Mbps 또는 1Gbps 네트워크와 컴퓨터 사이의 연후면 모습 타워 방향 113전면 모습 데스크탑 방향 114115 116 후면 모습 데스크탑 방향후면 패널 커넥터 117 118 CD/DVD 드라이브 내부 모습119 시스템 보드 구성요소 120Flexbay 커넥터 Flexbay 사용 설명서 찾기121 컴퓨터 덮개 분리 122123 컴퓨터 관리 문제 해결문제 해결 추가 정보 소프트웨어 및 하드웨어 비호환성 해결Microsoft Windows XP 시스템 복원 사용 125최근의 유용한 구성 사용 126Dell 진단 프로그램 127128 검사를 시작하기 전에CD 부팅 메뉴에서 IDE CD-ROM Device 옵션을 선택하십시오 경고음 코드 129130 진단 표시등오류 메시지 131 132 133 134 자주 제기되는 질문 FAQ 135136 USB 또는 Ieee 1394 장치에 알Ieee 1394 커넥터가 있습니다 하십시오 . Ieee 1394 카드에 대한ResourceCD Dell 진단 프로그램 Windows XP 137138
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K8642, 380 specifications

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