Dell OptiPlex 210L Support Question
Dell OptiPlex 210L Support Question
Find answers below for this question about Dell OptiPlex 210L.Need a Dell OptiPlex 210L manual? We have 1 online manual for this item!
Question posted by gizmdnuy on December 14th, 2013
How To Completely Restore Computer Dell Optiplex 210l
The person who posted this question about this Dell product did not include a detailed explanation. Please use the "Request More Information" button to the right if more details would help you to answer this question.
Current Answers
Related Dell OptiPlex 210L Manual Pages
Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
...to change without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation;
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of your computer.
Information in this document to refer to avoid the problem.... to hardware or loss of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... 19
Inside Your Computer 20 Mini Tower Computer 20 Desktop Computer 23
Setting Up Your Computer 26
Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31
Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 37
Using the Drivers...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
...available for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
• Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S.
NOTE: Drivers... then click Help and Support. 2 Click Dell User and System Guides, then click System Guides. 3 Click Dell Optiplex User's Guide.
Finding Information
NOTE: Some features may not...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
... the appropriate support site. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS) - If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at
Dell customers
premier.support.dell.com. DSS provides critical updates for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 13
... "System Lights" on page 31.
6 diagnostic lights
Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown.
4 Dell badge
This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of your fingers around the outside of the badge, press...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 16
..., and then click
Turn Off Computer. Before Working Inside Your Computer
Use the following conditions exist: • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. Do not remove the cap. For more information, see your VGA-compatible monitor into the blue connector.
b In the Turn off...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 17
... outlets, and then press the
power button to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is attached. To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you disconnect... Computer cover (see "Mini Tower Computer" on page 17). • Remove the Desktop Computer cover (see "Desktop Computer" on your computer, ground yourself by your computer. CAUTION: Handle components and ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 26
... that most closely matches the AC power available in your location.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging a computer with a voltage selection switch on the back panel must complete all the steps to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously.
1 Connect the keyboard and mouse. Computers with a manual voltage-selection switch, set to 115...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 28
... if your computer does not perform as your computer, see your online User's Guide.
Express Service Code
Service Tag:
Dell Diagnostics
CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for your computer. When to help from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns, record your Express Service Code and Service...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 29
...the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Quick Reference Guide
29 If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop....When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run .
NOTE: The next steps ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
....
4 When the tests are completed, if you are having.
2 If a problem is located at the top of tracing the problem quickly. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your...or more information. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on contacting Dell, see your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 31
...diagnosing the beep code see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32). Check Diagnostic Lights to complete. video during POST
Solid green power light and no be faulty or incorrectly installed.
...the computer.
Check Diagnostic Lights to see your online User's Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is operating normally. Solid green and a beep A problem was...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 32
... the LEDs may vary depending on reinstalling the processor, see your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the lights change as the boot process completes. The diagnostic lights can be "off " condition, Plug the computer into a working electrical or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred.
Light Pattern
Problem Description
Suggested...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 33
...computer.
• If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell.
If the computer starts normally, reinstall an
additional module. Continue until you have ...memory module installed,
failure has occurred.
Quick Reference Guide
33 For
information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. A possible graphics card failure has occurred.
•...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 34
... your online User's Guide.
A failure has occurred. After POST is complete, all modules without error.
• If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your monitor screen.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide.
Memory modules are detected, but a memory...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 36
... the screen. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that allows you prefer.
36
Quick Reference Guide
The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that you to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore.
2 Ensure that restore point is complete.
1 Click the Start button, point to...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 37
...alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete.
1 Click the Start button, point to the Windows Classic ...Dell computer to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 3 Click Next.
Enabling System Restore If you can either repeat the steps using a different restore...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 38
... complete. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following sections in the order in which the new driver was in the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell ..., back up all the steps in before you must use System Restore to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. After you reinstall the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 40
To complete the installation, respond to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. The Drivers and Utilities CD (...the computer and allow it to boot to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. Using the Drivers ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 42
..., 5 ResourceCD, 5 Windows XP, 37
S
safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software
conflicts, 36 system board, 21, 24 System Restore, 36
Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 37 setup, 39 System Restore, 36
T
troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center...
Similar Questions
How To Perform System Restore, Optiplex Gx620, From Cd's
(Posted by sad0Ton 10 years ago)
How To Return Factory Setting To Dell Optiplex 210l
(Posted by kazazbrazi 10 years ago)
How To Remove The Front Panel On A Dell Optiplex 210l
(Posted by ItmalJb 10 years ago)
Restore Optiplex Sx270
i would like to erase everthing on the sx270 to factory
i would like to erase everthing on the sx270 to factory
(Posted by kvasanji 11 years ago)
Dell Optiplex 210l System Restore Cd
I have a dell optiplex 210l when I turn it on the monitor goes to standby, the computer then beeps. ...
I have a dell optiplex 210l when I turn it on the monitor goes to standby, the computer then beeps. ...
(Posted by sharonrussell 12 years ago)