Manuals / Dell / Computer Equipment / Personal Computer

Dell WMTE01, KR019 specifications Reinstalling Software, Identifying Drivers

Models: WMTE01 KR019

1 76

Download 76 pages 1.71 Kb

Page 51

Reinstalling Software

Reinstalling Software

Drivers

Identifying Drivers

If you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver.

Microsoft Windows Vista

1Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer.

2Click Properties, and then click 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.

3Scroll down the list of devices and check for an exclamation point (a circle with a [!]) next to the device name.

If an exclamation point appears next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 52).

Microsoft Windows XP

1Click Start→ Control Panel.

2Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance.

3Click System.

4In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab.

5Click Device Manager.

Reinstalling Software

51

Image 51

Dell WMTE01, KR019 specifications Reinstalling Software, Identifying Drivers

Contents

w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Precision R5400 Setup and Quick Reference GuideNotes, Notices, and Cautions JuneP/N KR019 2 Setting Up Your Computer ContentsProblems Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditContents Problems With Your OrderContents diagnostic lights About Your ComputerFront View power button, power lightBack Panel Connectors line-in connectornetwork link integrity light Quick Setup Setting Up Your Computer2 Install the rails and the computer in the rack Setting Up Your Computer3 Connect the keyboard and mouse 5 Connect the computer and monitor optional power cables Setting Up Your Computer4 Connect the monitor optional 8 Press the power button on the computer and monitor optional Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the Internet3 Click Connect to the Internet Microsoft Windows VistaMicrosoft Windows XP 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer The New Connection Wizard appearsTransferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows VistaMicrosoft Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media 8 Click Finish 2 Under Now go to your old computer, click Next 4 Under Which computer is this?, click Old Computer, and click NextSpecifications NOTICE Hard drives are not hot swappable integrated network interface with ASF 2.0 support asNOTE ASF 2.0 support and wakeup on LAN are not available on the secondary NIC and are not available onintegrated ADI 1984 High Definition Audio CODEC NOTE The center riser expansion slot configurationvaries according to the riser installed on your computer Expansion slotstwo back panel RJ-45 connectors for integrated 1-GB two back panel connectors line-in and line-out PS/2 keyboard and mousePCI Express x16 on outer push button - Press the power button to turn on the NOTE Heat dissipation is calculated based upon the operating temperature is derated 1F/550 ft WeightTemperature temperature gradation of 10C per hour40 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/--10% 105 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10%Airborne contaminant level Specifications Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ToolsPower Light If your computer emits a series of beeps during start-up Beep CodesInvalid NVRAM configuration Programmable interval timer failureMemory problem NVRAM power lossError Messages Do not use these characters in filenames computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L A B L E - The computer cannot find the hard drive. If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device TI M E - O F - D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - System configuration settings are corrupted. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists, try to restore the data by entering the system setup program, and then immediately exit the program see your Service Manual at support.dell.com. If the message reappears, contact Dell see Contacting Dell on page System Messages Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter1 Click Start→ Help and Support Dell Diagnostics Answer any questions that appear Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 6 Type 1 to Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media into the optical drive After Test System is selected, the following menu appears Dell Diagnostics Main MenuAfter the Dell Diagnostics loads the following menu appears Press Tab to select the test you want to run and then press EnterNOTE The Extended Test periodically requires your input to Function continuedTroubleshooting Tips any error conditions encounteredDisplays the results of the test and Power Problems Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com Memory ProblemsThe computer stops responding Lockups and Software Problemsreinstall the program The computer does not start upR U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D Dell Support Utility Dell Technical Update ServiceClicking the Dell Support Icon Reinstalling Software DriversIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using the Drivers and Utilities Disc Properties8 Click Roll Back Driver 2 Click Properties, and click Device Manager Manually Reinstalling Drivers6 Click Update Driver 7 Click Browse my computer for driver software 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance5 Click Device Manager Restoring Your Operating System9 Click Update Driver You can restore your operating system in the following waysUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore and Dell PC Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Microsoft Windows Vista Dell PC Restore Microsoft Windows XP Using the Operating System Media When the DELL logo appears, press F12 immediately To reinstall Windows, you need the following itemsReinstalling Windows Vista or Windows XP 3 If the Install Windows message appears, click ExitReinstalling Software Finding Information the Regulatory Compliance homepage on Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and SupportHow to troubleshoot and solve problems For additional regulatory information, seeObtaining Assistance Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer Service Online ServicesDellConnect Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code Diagnostics Checklist Name Date Address Phone numberService Tag bar code on the back or bottom of the computer Express Service CodeContacting Dell Getting Help Index Page Page Index