Dell T8144 manual Microsoft Windows License Label, Use the Service Tag to, Identify your computer

What Are You Looking For?	Find It Here
• Service Tag and Express Service Code	Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
• Microsoft Windows License Label	These labels are located on your computer.
	• Use the Service Tag to
	identify your computer
	when you use
	support.dell.com or
	contact technical
	support.
	• Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when
	contacting technical support. The Express Service Code
	is not available in all countries.

•Latest drivers for my computer

•Answers to technical service and support questions

•Online discussions with other users and technical support

•Documentation for my computer

•Desktop System Software (DSS)— If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. DSS provides critical updates

for your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. DSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration.

To download Desktop System Software:

1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads.

2 Enter your Service Tag or product model.

3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system

language for your computer, and click Submit.

5 Under Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software.

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate support site.

The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including:

•Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses

•Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers

•Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system

•Customer Care — Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information

•Downloads — Drivers, patches, and software updates

•Reference — Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers

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