Dell ND224 manual Contents

Contents

Finding Information	5
Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation)	9
Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation)	14
About Your Computer	19
Front View (Tower Orientation)	19
Back View (Tower Orientation)	21
Back Panel Connectors	22
Front View (Desktop Orientation)	24
Back View (Desktop Orientation)	25
Inside View	26
Inside View – Hard Drive Bay Rotated Out	27
System Board Components	28
Cable Colors	29
Locating Your User’s Guide	29
Removing the Computer Cover	30
Caring for Your Computer	32
Solving Problems	32
Troubleshooting Tips	32
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	32
Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore	33
Using the Last Known Good Configuration	34
Dell Diagnostics	35
Before You Start Testing	36
Beep Codes	36
Error Messages	38
Diagnostic Lights	38
Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST	38
Diagnostic Light Codes During POST	40
Frequently Asked Questions	43

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