Dell JK523 manual What Are You Looking For? Find It Here, Dell Support Website support.dell.com

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What Are You Looking For?

Find It Here

 

 

• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

technicians, frequently asked questions, and online

NOTE: Select your region or business segment to view the

courses

appropriate support site.

Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers

Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system

Customer Care — Contact information, service call and order status, warranty, and repair information

Service and support — Service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support

Reference — Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers

Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software updates

• Desktop System Software (DSS) — If you reinstall the

To download Desktop System Software:

operating system for your computer, you should also

1

Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business

reinstall the DSS utility. DSS provides critical updates for

 

segment, and enter your Service Tag.

your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch

 

2

Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go.

USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and

USB devices. DSS is necessary for correct operation of

3

Click your operating system and search for the keyword

your Dell computer. The software automatically detects

 

Desktop System Software.

your computer and operating system and installs the

NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary

updates appropriate for your configuration.

dependent upon your selections.

 

 

• How to use Windows XP

Windows Help and Support Center

• How to work with programs and files

1

Click StartHelp and Support.

• How to personalize my desktop

2

Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and

 

 

click the arrow icon.

 

3

Click the topic that describes your problem.

 

4

Follow the instructions on the screen.

 

 

 

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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 Desktop System Software DSS Finding InformationSupport.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 offCover release latch Mini Tower Computer Back ViewPadlock 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 FunctionSystem Lights Power Light Problem Description Suggested ResolutionSee 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