Dell JK523 manual Contents

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Finding Information	5
Setting Up Your Computer	8
System Views	11
Mini Tower Computer — Front View	11
Mini Tower Computer — Back View	13
Mini Tower Computer — Back-Panel Connectors	14
Desktop Computer — Front View	16
Desktop Computer — Back View	17
Desktop Computer — Back-Panel Connectors	18
Removing the Computer Cover	19
Before You Begin	20
Mini Tower Computer	21
Desktop Computer	23
Inside Your Computer	24
Mini Tower Computer	24
Desktop Computer	27
Solving Problems	30
Dell Diagnostics	30
System Lights	33
Diagnostic Lights	34
Beep Codes	37
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	38
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore	38
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP	39
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD	42

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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 GuideSeptember JK523 Contents Contents Finding Information Desktop System Software DSSSupport.dell.com User’s Guide is also available on the optional Drivers Dell Support Website support.dell.com Segment, and enter your Service TagClick the topic that describes your problem What Are You Looking For? Find It HereSetting Up Your Computer Quick Reference Guide Quick Reference Guide Mini Tower Computer Front View System ViewsSteady green The computer is in a normal operating state Power button. Instead, perform an operating system shutdownBlinking green The computer is in a power-saving mode No light The computer is turned offMini Tower Computer Back View Cover release latchPadlock ring Address. For more information, see your online User’s Guide Mini Tower Computer Back-Panel ConnectorsParallel connector PositionVideo connector ConnectorLine-in connector Line-out connectorShutdown Desktop Computer Front ViewDesktop Computer Back View Desktop Computer Back-Panel Connectors Removing the Computer Cover Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You BeginMini Tower Computer Security cable slot Cover release latch Padlock ring Desktop Computer Inside Your Computer System Board Components Mini Tower Computer Quick Reference Guide Jumper SettingsJumpered Desktop ComputerJumper DescriptionSystem Board Components Desktop Computer Quick Reference Guide Jumper Setting Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities CD Tab Function Option FunctionPower Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution System LightsSee your online User’s Guide Light Pattern Problem Description Diagnostic LightsIf available, install properly working Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionInstalled, reinstall it and restart Without errorEnsure that the cables are properly Ensure that no special memoryVerify that the memory modules that Your computerCode Cause Beep CodesResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreBefore You Begin Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Quick Reference Guide When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Using the Drivers and Utilities CDIndex Problems. See troubleshootingIndex