Dell U719F specifications Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility, Dell Diagnostics

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Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.

If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.

Dell Technical Update Service

The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for your computer. To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate.

Dell Support Utility

The Dell Support Utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computing environment. Access the Dell Support

Utility from the icon on the taskbar, or from the Start menu. If the Dell Support icon does not appear in your taskbar:

1Click StartAll ProgramsDell SupportDell Support Settings.

2Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar option is checked.

NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is not available from the Start menu, go to support.dell.com and download the software.

For more information about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the DellSupport screen.

Dell Diagnostics

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

1Ensure that the computer is connected to a working electrical outlet.

2Turn on (or restart) your computer.

3When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately. Select Diagnostics from the start menu and press <Enter>.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again.

NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media.

Troubleshooting Tips

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Contents Dell OptiPlex 360 Setup and Quick Reference Guide August U719F Contents Specifications Mini Tower Technical Support and Customer Service Contents Mini Tower Front View About Your ComputerMini Tower Back View Mini Tower Back Panel Connectors Desktop Front View Desktop Back View Desktop Back Panel Connectors Quick Setup Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Connect a USB device, such as a keyboard or mouse Connect the network cable Connect the modem Setting Up Your Computer Connect to your network Installing Your Computer in an EnclosureSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetMicrosoft Windows XP Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows Vista Operating System Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer NIC Specifications Mini Tower ComputerPCI USB LOM MHD Equivalent to 51 cm/sec 20 in/sec Specifications Desktop Computer Connectors on back panel to support microphone Expansion Bus Connectors PS/2 Back of computer Link integrity light on Storage Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Troubleshooting TipsPower Problems TipsEnsure that the display is connected and powered on Lockups and Software Problems Memory ProblemsProgram stops responding Dell Diagnostics Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support UtilityTroubleshooting Tips Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Identifying DriversReinstalling Software Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following waysUsing Dell Factory Image Restore Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreUsing the Operating System Media Reinstalling Software Finding Information Dell Technology Guide About your operating system Obtaining Assistance Getting HelpDellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Getting Help Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Index Reinstalling, 49 System Restore Power, 29, 35 processor, 25 Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard