Installing Expansion Cards - Dell Dimension XPS 50 Reference Manual

6-12 Dell Dimension XPS Txxx and Txxxr Systems Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
5. Replace the computer cover and support beam; reconnect the system to an elec-
trical outlet and turn it on.
If the system does not have power, refer to Chapter 7 , "Getting Help," for instruc-
tions on obtaining technical assistance.
6. Turn off the system, and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. Remove the
computer cover and support beam, and reinstall all the expansion cards you
removed in step 4.
Refer to "Installing Expansion Cards" in Chapter 2 for instructions.
7 . Replace the computer cover and support beam, and reconnect the system to an
electrical outlet.
8. Insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
For systems running Windows 98, also insert the Microsoft Windows 98 Boot
Disk into the diskette drive.
NOTE: For systems running Windows NT, use the Hard Drive Diagnostics and
Utilities diskette included with your computer system or any MS-DOS bootable
diskette.
9. Turn on the computer system.
If the system does not start, see Chapter 7 , "Getting Help," for instructions on
obtaining technical assistance.
10. When the boot screen appears, select Start Computer with CD-ROM Support.
11. At the a:\ prompt, type x: (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM or
DVD-ROM drive, which is displayed on the line above the a:\ prompt.). Press
<Enter>.
12. Type diags32 and press <Enter>.
The DIAGNOSTICS MENU appears.
13. Type q to quickly test your computer system.
If the tests do not complete successfully, see Chapter 7 , "Getting Help," for
instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
If your computer is dropped or damaged, check it to make sure it still functions
properly. If a device attached to the computer is dropped or damaged, contact the
manufacturer for technical assistance. To troubleshoot a damaged computer, perform
the following steps:
1. Remove the computer cover and support beam as described in "Removing and
Replacing the Computer Cover and Support Beam" in Chapter 2.