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

Front View (Desktop Orientation)

22

Back View (Desktop Orientation)

24

Back-Panel Connectors

24

Inside View

27

System Board Components

28

Locating Your User’s Guide

29

Removing the Computer Cover

30

Caring for Your Computer

31

Solving Problems

32

Troubleshooting Tips

32

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

32

Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore

32

Using the Last Known Good Configuration

34

Dell Diagnostics

34

Before You Start Testing

36

Beep Codes

36

Error Messages

37

Diagnostic Lights

37

Frequently Asked Questions

42

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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