6Dell Dimension Systems Setup Guide
Figure 1. Complete Dell Setup Icon (Not Present on Some Computers)
If you do not see the Complete Dell Setup icon on the desktop, no action is required.
If you do see the Complete Dell Setup icon on the desktop, double-click the icon.
When the computer completes the setup, a dialog box instructs you to restart the
computer. After you restart the computer, the Complete Dell Setup icon no longer
appears.
Proceed to “Adding a Printer” for instructions on how to connect a printer and to
“Finding Information” for descriptions of help and reference tools that are included
with your Dell computer.
Microsoft Windows NT If you are on a local area network (LAN), check with your network administrator before
setting up Windows NT for information relevant to the setup process, such as the
computer name, the administrator password, and required network protocols. Also
attach the network cable (if applicable) and connect any devices you want to use with
your computer as shown on the Getting Started sheet that accompanied your computer.
NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system’s setup process. Doing so
may render your computer unusable.
Initial setup of Windows NT takes about 15 minutes. The setup process is customized
according to which computer components you have. To configure Windows NT for
your computer, perform the following steps:
1.Turn on your computer as shown on the Getting Started sheet that accompanied
your computer.
The Dell Software License Agreement screen appears.
2. Read the license agreement and type y if you accept the agreement.
You must accept the agreement to proceed with the setup.
3. In the Technical Support Information window, type x to continue.
The computer restarts, and Windows NT prepares your computer for setup.
The computer restarts again, and the Select Operating System window
appears. No action is required at this screen.