Dell 170L manual Using the Drivers and Utilities CD, Drivers for Your Computer

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Using the Drivers and Utilities CD

To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running the Windows operating system:

NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you are running Windows.

1Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop.

2Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.

If you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin installation.

3Click OK to continue.

To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the installation program.

4Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen.

5Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic.

Drivers for Your Computer

To display a list of device drivers for your computer:

1Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu.

The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer’s hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your system configuration is displayed on the screen.

2Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to your computer.

To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu.

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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 Contents X6741bk0.book Page 4 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 155 PM Finding Information for Your Computer Computer when you Use the Service Tag toService Code to direct your call when contacting Warranty, and repair informationHow to reinstall my operating system Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Follow the instructions on the screenFront and Back Views About Your Small Desktop ComputerPadlock ring CD/DVD drive Floppy drive Hard drive Inside Your ComputerSystem board Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Power button USB 2.0 connectors 2 headphone connector CD or DVD drive activity light Service tagAbout Your Mini-Tower Computer Second drive bayX6741bk0.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 155 PM Setting Up Your Computer Setup With Cards Quick Reference Guide Monitor Setup Without CardsSmall Desktop Computer NetworkMini-tower Computer Setup Without Cards Monitor Keyboard Mouse SpeakersMicrosoft Windows Product Key Power Quick Reference Guide Completed SetupDell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveOption Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Power Light Problem Description Suggested ResolutionSystem Lights Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Pattern Diagnostic LightsPower button GuideIf the problem persists, contact Dell Reinstall the second moduleIt and restart the computer Computer. If the computer starts normallyBeep Codes Code Cause Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive DiagnosticsWindows Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows XP Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Undoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPEnabling System Restore Before You BeginWindows XP Setup Reinstalling Windows XPBooting From the Operating System CD When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Drivers for Your Computer Using the Drivers and Utilities CDX6741bk0.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 155 PM Index IndexPower light Problems beep codes, 22 conflicts

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