Contents
Quick Reference Guide
Dell OptiPlex 170L
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Models MTC2 and DHS
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
September
Contents
Contents
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Finding Information for Your Computer
Located on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell
Support website at support.dell.com
Desktop System Software
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
These labels are located on your computer
Dell Support Website - support.dell.com
The Dell Support website provides several online tools
Windows Help and Support Center
The operating system is already installed on your
Operating System CD
Front and Back Views
About Your Small Desktop Computer
power
heat sink and blower assembly
Inside Your Computer
optional internal speaker
Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand
Front and Back Views
About Your Mini-Tower Computer
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Inside Your Computer
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Setting Up Your Computer
keyboard
speakers
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headphones
Mini-tower Computer
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Mini-Tower Computer
Completed Setup
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Solving Problems
Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD
System Lights
Diagnostic Lights
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Reinstall the processor and restart the computer
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 Contact Dell for technical assistance
1 Turn on your computer if your computer is already on, restart it
Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics
3 Follow the instructions on the screen
Windows XP
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Windows
Creating a Restore Point
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Undoing the Last System Restore
Enabling System Restore
Before You Begin
Booting From the Operating System CD
Reinstalling Windows XP
Windows XP Setup
13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
Drivers for Your Computer
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Index
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