Dell 170L manual Contents

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Finding Information for Your Computer	5
About Your Small Desktop Computer	8
Front and Back Views	8
Inside Your Computer	9
Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand	10
About Your Mini-Tower Computer	11
Front and Back Views	11
Inside Your Computer	12
Setting Up Your Computer	13
Small Desktop Computer	14
Mini-tower Computer	15
Completed Setup	16
Small Desktop Computer	16
Mini-Tower Computer	16
Solving Problems	17
Dell Diagnostics	17
System Lights	19
Diagnostic Lights	20
Beep Codes	22
Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics	23
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	24
Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore	25
Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP	26
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD	29

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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 Warranty, and repair information Use the Service Tag toComputer when you Service Code to direct your call when contactingFollow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemHow to reinstall my operating system Click the arrow iconFront and Back Views About Your Small Desktop ComputerInside Your Computer System boardPadlock ring CD/DVD drive Floppy drive Hard drive Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Second drive bay CD or DVD drive activity light Service tagPower button USB 2.0 connectors 2 headphone connector About Your Mini-Tower ComputerX6741bk0.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 155 PM Setting Up Your Computer Network Setup Without CardsSetup With Cards Quick Reference Guide Monitor Small Desktop ComputerMini-tower Computer Setup Without Cards Monitor Keyboard Mouse SpeakersMicrosoft Windows Product Key Power Quick Reference Guide Completed SetupStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuPower Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution System LightsTab Function Guide Diagnostic LightsLight Problem Description Suggested Resolution Pattern Power buttonComputer. If the computer starts normally Reinstall the second moduleIf the problem persists, contact Dell It and restart the computerBeep Codes Code Cause Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive DiagnosticsResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XPWindows Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Before You Begin Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPUndoing the Last System Restore Enabling System RestoreReinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CDWindows XP Setup 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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