Models MTC2 and DHS
Quick Reference Guide
Dell OptiPlex 170L
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September
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Contents
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Contents
Desktop System Software
Finding Information for Your Computer
Located on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell
Support website at support.dell.com
The Dell Support website provides several online tools
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
These labels are located on your computer
Dell Support Website - support.dell.com
Operating System CD
The operating system is already installed on your
Windows Help and Support Center
power
About Your Small Desktop Computer
Front and Back Views
optional internal speaker
Inside Your Computer
heat sink and blower assembly
Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand
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About Your Mini-Tower Computer
Front and Back Views
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Inside Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
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keyboard
speakers
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Mini-tower Computer
headphones
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Mini-Tower Computer
Completed Setup
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Dell Diagnostics
Solving Problems
1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
System Lights
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Diagnostic Lights
Reinstall the processor and restart the computer
3 Contact Dell for technical assistance
Beep Codes
2 See Dell Diagnostics on page 17 to identify a more serious cause
If your computer beeps during start-up 1 Write down the beep code
3 Follow the instructions on the screen
Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics
1 Turn on your computer if your computer is already on, restart it
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
Before You Begin
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Undoing the Last System Restore
Enabling System Restore
Windows XP Setup
Reinstalling Windows XP
Booting From the Operating System CD
13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next
Drivers for Your Computer
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
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Quick Reference Guide
w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
Index
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