Dell 170L guide

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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 Contents X6741bk0.book Page 4 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 155 PM Finding Information for Your Computer Use the Service Tag to Computer when youService Code to direct your call when contacting Warranty, and repair information Click the topic that describes your problem How to reinstall my operating systemClick the arrow icon Follow the instructions on the screen About Your Small Desktop Computer Front and Back Views System board Inside Your ComputerPadlock ring CD/DVD drive Floppy drive Hard drive Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand CD or DVD drive activity light Service tag Power button USB 2.0 connectors 2 headphone connectorAbout Your Mini-Tower Computer Second drive bay X6741bk0.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 155 PM Setting Up Your Computer Setup Without Cards Setup With Cards Quick Reference Guide MonitorSmall Desktop Computer Network Setup Without Cards Monitor Keyboard Mouse Speakers Mini-tower Computer Completed Setup Microsoft Windows Product Key Power Quick Reference Guide Solving Problems Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function System Lights Power Light Problem Description Suggested ResolutionTab Function Diagnostic Lights Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution PatternPower button Guide Reinstall the second module If the problem persists, contact DellIt and restart the computer Computer. If the computer starts normally Beep Codes Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics Code Cause Windows XP Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore Before You Begin Booting From the Operating System CD Reinstalling Windows XPWindows XP Setup When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Drivers for Your Computer X6741bk0.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 155 PM Index Index Power light Problems beep codes, 22 conflicts