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Quick Links Getting Started with your Dell System System Documentation - User Guides/Manuals Find your Service Tag and Express Service Code Warranty Status and Service information Change of System Ownership Report System Lost or Stolen Table of Contents: Installation and DriversSecurity and Anti-virusSoftwareHardware - Troubleshooting and Error Codes 1. Installation and Drivers Installation Options: The Installation Options section covers the Factory Restore, Clean Install and the Reinstallation options for your supported operating system. Guides to troubleshooting, install, and repair of the various Windows and Ubuntu Linux Operating Systems Drivers: The Drivers section covers the drivers including the order and manner of their installation that are required for the various operating systems that are supported on your system. Installing Drivers with the Resource CD or DVD How to Install Drivers using the Dell Resource CD or DVD Identifying any Drivers not covered in the Install Order How to use the Dell Support Site to identify and install the drivers for your Dell PC Back to Top 2. Security and anti-virus Security and Encryption: The Security and Encryption section covers the security and encryption hardware or software available on your system, plus applicable upgrade options. Access the Dell Security Portal here Anti-virus: The anti-virus section provides various guides for the anti-virus Software currently shipping with our systems and also for removing the most well-known Malware infections to date. Guides for the various known Malware, Spyware, Adware, and Viruses General Rules for safe Internet browsing: The General Rules for safe Internet browsing section provides suggestions and best practices for navigating the Internet and minimizing security risk. Security Software FAQs Back to Top 3. Software Software sold with your machine: The software sold with your system section provides information about preinstalled software and how to identify the software sold with your system. How to check your system configuration The following software is supported under the Pro Support Warranty. Adobe Acrobat Canonical Ubuntu Linux Creative A guide to webcam Central Dell Dell CaptureFace AwareBackup and Recovery Digital Persona Fingerprint Reader McAfee Total Protection Microsoft Office 2013Office 2010Office 2007Windows XPWindows VistaWindows 7Windows 8 Skype Install SkypeUninstall Skype Using your Operating System: This section covers guides on setting up and using your system when you first receive it. A guide to knowledge base articles guiding the use of your Windows or Ubuntu Linux Operating System Slow Performance: This section covers resolving performance issues with your system. A guide to knowledgebase "How To" articles covering issues with OptiPlex performance issues Windows Blue Screen (Crash Screen) Errors: This section covers system crashes, restarts, and other operating system issues. How to fix Microsoft Windows Crashes, Restarts or Blue Screen Errors Back to Top 4. Hardware - Troubleshooting and Error Codes The information linked below may reference a different system model than your Precision T1500, but is still applicable for troubleshooting purposes. Getting to know your computer: This section provides information, and images, about your particular system and helps you familiarize yourself with the system. Owner's Manuals for the Precision T1700 Safety Precautions and Tips: This section provides information about safe practices to consider before working with electrical equipment. Safety Precautions when Working with Electrical Equipment Diagnostics and Error Codes: This section covers the various error messages, beep codes, and Diagnostic LED codes that help to troubleshoot any issues with your system. How to identify if your Dell PC supports the Memory DIMM Isolation diagnostics and the benefits of this technology Hardware Troubleshooting: This section covers troubleshooting guidelines for the various hardware-related faults that you may experience on this particular system type. Audio Issues A guide to identifying the source of abnormal noises on a Dell PCHow to fix problems with speakers emitting unwanted noiseNo Sound from External Speakers on a Desktop ComputerMicrophone in Desktop Computer Not Working BIOS and Motherboard Issues How to check BIOS version and update the System BIOS on your Dell PCHow to resolve a signed BIOS firmware message on a Dell Latitude, Precision or OptiPlex system Fan and Overheating Issues How to troubleshoot an Overheating, Shutdown or Thermal issue on a Dell PCA guide to identifying the source of an Abnormal Noise on a Dell PC Hard Drive Issues A Guide to the various "How To" articles for Hard Drive Issues on a Desktop PC Input Devices Issues A guide to Input Device Issues on an OptiPlex Desktop PCHow to troubleshoot issues with an External Mouse Memory Issues How to Troubleshoot and Resolve Memory issues with a Dell Desktop PC Networking Issues How to Troubleshoot and Resolve any Wired NIC issues with a Desktop PC No Post No Post on a Dell OptiPlex or Vostro Desktop ComputerWhy Will not my Desktop Computer Turn On? No Power No Power on a Dell OptiPlex or Vostro Desktop ComputerWhy Will not my Desktop Computer Turn On? Optical Drive Issues How to Troubleshoot and Resolve Optical Drive Issues with a Dell Desktop PCOptical drives not detected on Precision systemsDisabling the CD or DVD drive in the boot sequence section of BIOS setup will NOT result in the option being removed from the F12 boot menu. (Latitude or OptiPlex/Precision) Video Issues A guide to the various "How To" Video articles for Desktops and External MonitorsHow many displays are supported and what do the Graphics card connections look like on Dell Precision Workstations Manufactured in 2012 Specific Troubleshooting: "Error allocating Memory BAR for PCI device" errors on Precision or OptiPlex Systems Back to Top
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