Dell N8152 manual Setting Up Your Computer Tower Orientation, PS/2 or, Product Information Guide

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Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation)

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide.

You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer.

1	Connect the keyboard and the mouse.	PS/2

USB

or

PS/2 or

USB

2	Connect the modem or the network cable.
	Connect the modem or the network cable.
	NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to the
	network adapter. Voltage from telephone	Network
	communications can damage the network adapter.

NOTE: If your computer has a network card installed, connect the network cable to the card.

Modem

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Quick Reference GuideAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Contents Finding Information Click User’s and system guides and click User’s guides Service Tag and Microsoft Windows LicenseUpdates Order status, warranty, and repair informationClick the topic that describes your problem What Are You Looking For? Find It HereOptional Drivers Operating System CD. See your User’s Guide forSystem you ordered Ship with your computerPS/2 or Setting Up Your Computer Tower OrientationProduct Information Guide Connect the keyboard and the mouse PS/2Quick Reference Guide One VGA adapter For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors Line OUT Connect the powerConnect the keyboard and the 1 mouse Setting Up Your Computer Desktop OrientationConnect the modem or Network cable VGA adapter For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors Guide Install additional software or devicesFront View Tower Orientation About Your ComputerComputer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving stateInformation No light The computer is turned offBack View Tower Orientation Front View Desktop Orientation Blinking or solid amber See Power Problems Back View Desktop Orientation Back-Panel ConnectorsComputer Green a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps networkQuick Reference Guide Inside View B l e C o l o r s Device Color System Board ComponentsLocating Your User’s Guide To access the User’s Guide from your hard drive To access your User’s Guide from the Dell Support websiteRemoving the Computer Cover Cover latch release Computer cover Hinge tabs Caring for Your ComputerTroubleshooting Tips Solving ProblemsUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointUndoing the Last System Restore Enabling System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using the Last Known Good Configuration Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Beep Codes Before You Start TestingDiagnostic Lights Error MessagesLight Pattern Problem Description Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution If the problem persists or If the problem still exists, install aDetermine if a conflict exists by Removing a card not the graphicsReplacement.For instructions on ConnectorModules are installed That your computer is successfullySystem setup and may not indicate a Reinstall the memory modulesProblem Ensure that no special memoryHow Do Solution Frequently Asked QuestionsSystem Information Label Quick Reference Guide Index IndexIndex