Dell 170L User Manual

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ OptiPlex™ 170LQuick Reference GuideModels MTC2 and DHSX6741bk0.book Page 1 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55

10 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comAttaching and Removing the Computer Stand CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in t

Quick Reference Guide 11About Your Mini-Tower ComputerFront and Back ViewsUSB 2.0 connectors (2)CD or DVD drive activity lightCD or DVD eject buttonfl

12 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comInside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow t

Quick Reference Guide 13Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in

14 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comSmall Desktop ComputerSetup Without CardsSetup With CardsABCDmonitorkeyboardmousespeakersnetwor

Quick Reference Guide 15Mini-tower ComputerSetup Without CardsSetup With CardsmonitorkeyboardmousespeakersheadphonesnetworkUSBspeakerstelephony/modemX

16 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comCompleted SetupSmall Desktop ComputerMini-Tower ComputerpowerMicrosoft Windows Product Keypower

Quick Reference Guide 17Solving ProblemsDell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer does not perform as expected. For the latest trou

18 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comStarting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD1Insert the Drivers and

Quick Reference Guide 193If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

20 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comDiagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

Quick Reference Guide 21yellowgreenyellowyellowA possible processor failure has occurred.• Reinstall the processor and restart the computer.greengreen

22 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comBeep CodesYour computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot disp

Quick Reference Guide 23Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive DiagnosticsThe Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to trou

24 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comResolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesIf a device is either not detected during the

Quick Reference Guide 25Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System RestoreThe Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to

26 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comUndoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and clos

Quick Reference Guide 27Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you reinstall Windows XP.To reinstall Wi

28 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from t

Quick Reference Guide 29Using the Drivers and Utilities CDTo use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running the

Contents 3ContentsFinding Information for Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5About Your Small Desktop Computer . . . . . . . . . .

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Index 31IndexBbeep codes, 22CCDoperating system, 7computerbeep codes, 22restore to previous state, 25conflictssoftware and hardware incompatibilities,

32 Index32 IndexPpower light, 19problemsbeep codes, 22conflicts, 24Dell Diagnostics, 17diagnostic lights, 19-20restore to previous state, 25Rreinstall

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Quick Reference Guide 5Finding Information for Your ComputerWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here• A diagnostic program for my computer• Drivers for

6 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.com• Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License LabelService Tag and Microsof

Quick Reference Guide 7• How to use Windows XP• Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem)Windows Help and Support Ce

8 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comAbout Your Small Desktop ComputerFront and Back ViewsCD/DVD-drive eject buttonfloppy-drive eject

Quick Reference Guide 9Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Pr