Contents
Quick Reference Guide
W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
September
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Finding Information for Your Computer
Service Code to direct your call when contacting
Use the Service Tag to
Computer when you
Warranty, and repair information
Click the arrow icon
Click the topic that describes your problem
How to reinstall my operating system
Follow the instructions on the screen
About Your Small Desktop Computer
Front and Back Views
Padlock ring CD/DVD drive Floppy drive Hard drive
Inside Your Computer
System board
Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand
About Your Mini-Tower Computer
CD or DVD drive activity light Service tag
Power button USB 2.0 connectors 2 headphone connector
Second drive bay
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Setting Up Your Computer
Small Desktop Computer
Setup Without Cards
Setup With Cards Quick Reference Guide Monitor
Network
Setup Without Cards Monitor Keyboard Mouse Speakers
Mini-tower Computer
Completed Setup
Microsoft Windows Product Key Power Quick Reference Guide
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Solving Problems
Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
Tab Function
Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution
System Lights
Power button
Diagnostic Lights
Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Pattern
Guide
It and restart the computer
Reinstall the second module
If the problem persists, contact Dell
Computer. If the computer starts normally
Beep Codes
Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics
Code Cause
Windows
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Windows XP
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Enabling System Restore
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Undoing the Last System Restore
Before You Begin
Windows XP Setup
Reinstalling Windows XP
Booting From the Operating System CD
When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
Drivers for Your Computer
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Index
Index
Power light Problems beep codes, 22 conflicts