Dell FX160 manual Restoring Your Operating System, Re-imaging Operating Systems Installed on Nvram

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8. Click Finish and restart your computer.

Restoring Your Operating System

Depending on your system configuration, you can restore your operating system in the following ways:

•For systems with the operating system installed on NVRAM module, the operating system can be re-imaged.

•Microsoft® Windows System Restore (available only on computers that have hard drives and are running Windows Vista) returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files.

•If you received the Operating System media with your computer, you can use it to restore your operating system. However, using the Operating System media deletes all data on the hard drive. This option requires an external optical drive to run the media.

Re-imaging Operating Systems Installed on NVRAM

To restore, update, or install an operating system installed on the NVRAM module, refer to the re-imaging documentation for your computer at support.dell.com.

Restoring Microsoft Windows Operating Systems on Hard Drives

NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view and may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view.

Starting System Restore

Windows XP

1.Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore.

2.Click either Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point.

3.Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts.

Windows Vista

1.Click the Windows Vista Start button .

2.In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>.

NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action.

3. Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen.

Undoing the Last System Restore (Windows Vista Only)

CAUTION: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete.

1.Click the Windows Vista Start button .

2.In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>.

3.Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.

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Contents Model DC01T September 2008 Rev. A00 Antenna Removing the AntennaReplacing the Antenna Page Working on Your Computer Recommended ToolsBefore Working on Your Computer After Working on Your Computer Cable Guide Removing the Cable GuideReplacing the Cable Guide Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Covers Removing the Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover Removing the Side Cover Replacing the Side CoverPeg Peg retainer Side cover hooks Side cover hook slots2 Finding Information Hard Drive Assembly Optional Removing the Hard Drive Bracket AssemblyReplacing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Fan Replacing the Hard Drive FanProcessor Heatsink Assembly Removing the Processor Heatsink AssemblyReplacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly Page Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services Obtaining AssistanceAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.comBefore You Call Contacting DellBoard Removing the I/O BoardReplacing the I/O Board Cable guide metal tab Metal clip Memory Removing a Memory ModuleReplacing a Memory Module Page Nvram Module Removing the Nvram ModuleReplacing the Nvram Module Back to Contents Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Page Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying DriversManually Reinstalling Drivers Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back DriverUndoing the Last System Restore Windows Vista Only Re-imaging Operating Systems Installed on NvramStarting System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemBefore you Begin User Accounts and PasswordsReinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista Click Start → Control PanelClick Administrative Tools → UserManager Click User AccountsClick Control Panel → User Accounts Computer Stand Removing the Computer StandReplacing the Computer Stand System Board Assembly System Board ConnectorsRemoving the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Perform the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Bios Setup Utility Screens System SetupEntering the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup Utility OptionsSetup Lock Boot SequenceClearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsSelect Specific Boot Device Clearing Cmos Settings Flashing the BiosClick Save this program to disk, and then click OK Back to Contents Back to Contents Diagnostic Lights TroubleshootingPower Lights Diagnostic Light Codes During PostCode Description Suggested Resolution Repetitive Short beeps Beep CodesReplace the battery see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery System MessagesStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterPage Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionDrive Problems Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Tab FunctionHard drive problems Optical drive problems optional, externalProblems writing to an optical drive Adjust the Windows volume controlClick Properties→ Tools→ Check Now Mail and Internet ProblemsError Messages Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove ProgramsComputer does not start up Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer stops respondingProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problemsProgram crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Mouse ProblemsNetwork Problems Power ProblemsClick Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse Double-clickPrinters and Faxes Printer ProblemsVerify that the printer is recognized by Windows Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ PrinterNo sound from speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Verify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft WindowsVideo and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesCheck the diagnostic lights See Diagnostic Lights Dell Technical Update ServiceCheck the monitor power light Screen is blank Screen is difficult to readPage Use the Onboard Devices screen to enable Selective USB Selective USBEnabling Selective USB Wireless Card Removing the Wireless CardReplacing the Wireless Card
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