Dell Dimension E520, Owner'S Manual

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Finding Information
• Service Tag and Express Service Code
• Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft
®
Windows
®
License
These labels are located on your computer.
•Use the Service Tag to
identify your computer
when you use
support.dell.com or
contact support.
•Enter the Express
Service Code to direct
your call when
contacting support.
• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles
from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked
questions
• 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, service call and
order status, warranty, and repair information
• Service and support — Service call status and support
history, service contract, online discussions with
technical support
• Reference — Computer documentation, details on my
computer configuration, product specifications, and
white papers
• Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software
updates
Dell Support Website —
support.dell.com
NOTE:
Select your region to view the appropriate support
site.
NOTE:
Corporate, government, and education customers
can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website
at
premier.support.dell.com .
• 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
®
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 .
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