Reinstalling Software, Identifying Drivers | Dell K080D instruction

Reinstalling Software

Drivers

Identifying Drivers

1Locate the list of devices for your computer.

a Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and right-click

Computer.

b Click Properties→ Device Manager.

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

2Scroll down the list to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon.

If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 51).

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities

NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for your computer. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly.

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Dell K080D manual Reinstalling Software, Identifying Drivers, Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities

Contents

Dell Optiplex 960 Setup and Quick Reference Guide August K080D Contents Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Lockups and Software Problems Dell Technical Update ServiceMicrosoft Windows Vista Operating Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Automated Order-Status Service Contents Mini Tower Front View WiFi optional lightPower button, power light Optical drive About Your Computer About Your Computer Mini Tower Back View Space for optional wireless connector Mini Tower Back Panel ConnectorsPower connector PS2 mouse connector Serial connector Desktop Front View Link integrity light Diagnostic lights About Your Computer Security screw also an option Desktop Back View Desktop Back Panel Connectors Small Form Factor- Front View Optical-drive slim-lineDrive or memory card reader Small Form Factor- Back View Small Form Factor- Back Panel Connectors About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Quick SetupSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Desktop computer with network Internet service Cable or DSL modemComputer has the optional WiFi Adapter Capability USB wireless adapter Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the Internet Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows Vista Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows XP Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Specifications PCIe x16 graphics card slot Gbps and 3.0 Gbps Sata Mini Tower two connectorsSmall Form Factor one connector Expansion Bus Bus speed Available device Floppy drive Mini Tower and Desktop one 34-pin connectorTwo 2.5-inch HDDs HDDs ESATA One eSATA connector available in all platforms Serial Back-panel USB connectorsConnector available in all platforms Back panel one line-out connector Diagnostic light Amber Specifications For power-on stateAmber light a boot failure has occurred. See Power Problems on Mini Tower 165 W WiFi optional link lightRear of computer Power supply light Controls and Lights Network link light 115/230 VAC Equivalent to 50 in/sec 127 cm/sec Equivalent to 20 in/sec 51 cm/sec Specifications Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting TipsUsing the Hardware Troubleshooter Power Problems Devices to verify that the computer Ensure that any power strips beingWorking by testing it with another Outlet and press the power button Problem may be with your Possible Power off computer, leaving Motherboard, powerFailure has occurred Rear of the power supply unit. If LED next to the switch illuminates Modules without error. If only one Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionNormally, continue to install Faulty module or reinstalled all Battery failure has Minute, reinstall the battery, Installed properly Power supply unitIf the problem persists, Has occurred If the computer boots, add Restart the computer. If Identified a faulty module orFailure has occurred Information for your computer Memory failure has Occurred Are detected Detected, but a For memory module/connectorMemory Placement exist Configuration or Compatibility error Card failure has System setup to ensure the bootInstalled on your computer Determine if a conflict exists by Memory Problems Standby mode Mouse, or press the power button toResume normal operation Lockups and Software Problems Other software problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Diagnostics Insert the Drivers and Utilities media Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling Software Properties Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways Using Dell Factory Image Restore Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Using the Operating System Media Reinstalling Software Finding Information Dell Technology Guide About your operating system Using and maintaining devicesOverview, features, setup, Configuration information Getting Help Obtaining AssistanceGetting Help Fast Call for Help Loading iAMT drivers on installation DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer Service Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Getting Help Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Index Index Reinstalling, 57 System Restore Power, 35 processor Reinstalling, 57 System Restore