Dell OptiPlex 170L Support Question
Dell OptiPlex 170L Support Question
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Question posted by ofentsematona4 on July 18th, 2022
Booting The Pc With A Usb Flash Drive
The desktop fails to boot,it says no supported drive or something please help I'm out of ideas and it's really causing me stress
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Answer #1: Posted by SonuKumar on July 18th, 2022 9:17 PM
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What is the boot key for Dell Optiplex?
F12 key
Boot Sequence
Access System Setup by pressing F2 key. Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing F12 key.
How do I change the boot order on a Dell Optiplex?
Changing boot order
On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > Boot Settings > UEFI/BIOS Boot Settings > UEFI/BIOS Boot Sequence.
Click Boot Option Settings > BIOS > Boot Sequence.
Click Exit, and then click Yes to save the settings on exit.
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Answer #2: Posted by Technoprince123 on July 18th, 2022 10:06 PM
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Connect the USB flash drive to a new PC. Turn on the PC and press the key that opens the boot-device selection menu for the computer, such as the Esc/F10/F12 keys. Select the option that boots the PC from the USB flash drive. Windows Setup starts.
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Answer #3: Posted by hzplj9 on July 19th, 2022 2:54 AM
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Before you can boot from a USB stick it needs to be made 'bootable'. This can be done with an application called 'Rufus'. It is a free app which enable you to create a bootable usb stick. Just do an internet search. Using another PC/Laptop you can create the stick and put any repair software or installation software on the stick once created.
Hope that helps.
Related Dell OptiPlex 170L Manual Pages
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... 14 Mini-tower Computer 15 Completed Setup 16 Small Desktop Computer 16 Mini-Tower Computer 16 Solving Problems 17 Dell Diagnostics 17 System Lights 19 Diagnostic Lights 20 Beep Codes 22 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 23 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 24 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
... updates can use the CD to troubleshoot and solve problems
Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center
1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. Desktop System Software
Located on your documentation. X6741bk0.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 22...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
..., articles
from technicians, and online courses • Community - Contact information, order status,
warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Dell Support Website - The Express Service Code is customized for components, such
as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Online discussion with other Dell
customers • Upgrades - The Dell...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
...; Regulatory Model Information and Chassis Type
Find It Here
Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the operating system you reinstall your computer. DHS-Small desktop chassis
MTC2-Mini-tower chassis
Quick Reference Guide
7 To reinstall...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
... support.dell.com
ABCD
X6741bk0.book Page 8 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM
About Your Small Desktop Computer
Front and Back Views
service tag
front panel door headphone connector
USB 2.0 connectors (2) CejDe/cDtVbDutdtorinvCeejeDc/tDbVuDtt-odnrive
Microsoft Windows Product Key
front panel door power light power button
floppy-drive eject button floppy-drive activity light
hard-drive...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 9
... ensure that you begin any of a card cage
Quick Reference Guide
9 NOTICE: Be careful when opening the cover. CD/DVD drive
floppy drive
system board
heat sink and blower assembly
hard drive
optional internal speaker
padlock ring
low-profile PCI card slot
power supply
optional card cage NOTE: Your computer may have a metal...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 10
...support.dell.com
X6741bk0.book Page 10 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM
Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand
CAUTION: Before you must attach the computer stand: 1 Place the computer on its right side so that the stand is at the bottom and the drives...cover, and tighten the thumbscrew. 2 Rotate the computer so that the drive bays are at the top.
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Quick Reference Guide To use the ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 11
... PM
About Your Mini-Tower Computer
Front and Back Views
service tag
CD or DVD drive activity light
CD or DVD eject button second drive bay
floppy drive light power light
floppy drive eject button hard-drive activity light
power button
USB 2.0 connectors (2)
headphone connector
power connector voltage selection switch
serial connector video connector keyboard connector...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 12
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
X6741bk0.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM
Inside Your Computer
...this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CD or DVD drive bay
secondary CD or DVD drive bay floppy drive bay
secondary hard drive bay
primary hard drive bay power supply system board
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Quick Reference Guide
NOTICE: Be careful when opening ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 13
... pins. NOTE: Some monitors have a USB-compliant mouse or keyboard, use the USB connectors on the cable connectors. You must... the correct operating voltage. Voltage from telephone communications can cause damage to electrical outlets. 6 Verify that came with ...: If you install any of the screen. NOTICE: To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch,...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 14
www.dell.com | support.dell.com ABCD
X6741bk0.book Page 14 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM
Small Desktop Computer
Setup Without Cards
Setup With Cards
monitor keyboard mouse speakers network USB
network
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide - Page 15
X6741bk0.book Page 15 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM
Mini-tower Computer
Setup Without Cards
Setup With Cards
monitor keyboard mouse speakers headphones network USB
speakers telephony/ modem
Quick Reference Guide
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 17
..." on page 5 for your hard drive or from Dell, write a detailed ... computer, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. If you ...see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Express Service Code Service Tag
Dell...help from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as expected.
Then shut down your computer and try again.
3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 18
...instructions on your part. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer is encountered during a test, a ...the computer. You can customize the tests you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, ...Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
...Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen.
If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for the selected device. X6741bk0.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 22, 2004... is identified. Blinking green
The computer is required.
Tab Results Errors Help Configuration
Parameters
Function
Displays the results of the screen.
times and then turns off
Check ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
....
If the computer malfunctions during POST
A problem was detected while the BIOS was executing.
To help identify where in your computer has four lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the back ...is identified.
Check "Diagnostic Lights" on the lights change as the boot process completes. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
X6741bk0.book Page 20 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 21
... modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one at a time to a different PCI slot and restart the computer after each card. A possible IDE drive failure has occurred. • Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. A possible PCI expansion card failure has occurred.
• Determine if a conflict exists by...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 26
...the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive.
Use the Drivers and Utilities CD or go to the Dell support site to the operating state it was in before you installed... Driver Rollback. X6741bk0.book Page 26 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Undoing the Last System Restore
NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 27
... Windows XP installed and you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try...See the documentation that option. 5 Press to boot from CD message appears, press any open ...not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP.
X6741bk0.book... installed on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your current Windows ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 29
...system configuration is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.
X6741bk0.book Page 29 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM
Using...inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is displayed on the computer and allow it to boot to continue. If you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the screen.
2 Click the ...
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