Absolutely nothing?
What do _you_ see?
Everything on this page has shifted to the LEFT.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/op170L/en/UG/adtshoot.htm#1107774
What I saw on that page is below.
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talling Microsoft® Windows® XP
Before You Begin
If you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to
correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using
Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not
resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating
system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new
device driver.
NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data
files on your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive
configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by
the computer.
To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items:
* Dell™ Operating System CD
* Dell Drivers and Utilities CD
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were
factory installed during assembly of the computer. Use the Drivers and
Utilities CD to load any required drivers, including those drivers
required if your computer has a RAID controller.
* Product Key (Product ID Number)
NOTE: The Product Key is the bar code number on the sticker
that is located on the external side cover of your computer. You may
be prompted for the Product Key when using the Operating System CD
under certain conditions.
Reinstalling Windows XP
To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following
sections in the order in which they are listed.
The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After
you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device
drivers, virus protection program, and other software.
NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for
reinstalling Windows XP. The options can overwrite files and possibly
affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not
reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical
support representative.
NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any
virus protection software installed on your computer before you
reinstall Windows XP. See the documentation that came with the
software for instructions.
Booting From the Operating System CD
1. Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
2. Insert the Operating System CD. If any program starts
automatically, exit the program before proceeding.
3. Shut down the computer through the Start menu and restart the
computer. Press <F12> immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.
If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows
desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again.
4. Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and then press <Enter>.
5. When the Press any key to boot from CD message appears, press
any key.
Windows XP Setup
1. When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press <Enter> to
select To set up Windows now.
2. Read the information on the Microsoft Windows Licensing
Agreement screen, and press <F8> to accept the license agreement.
3. If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want
to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair
option, and then remove the CD.
4. If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press <Esc> to
select that option.
5. Press <Enter> to select the highlighted partition (recommended),
and then follow the instructions on the screen.
The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins
to copy files and install the devices. The computer automatically
restarts multiple times.
NOTE: The time required to complete the setup depends on the
size of the hard drive and the speed of your computer.
NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message
appears: Press any key to boot from the CD.
6. When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select
the settings for your location, and then click Next.
7. Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize
Your Software screen and click Next.
8. At the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a
name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password,
and then click Next.
9. If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the
requested information and click Next.
10. Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time
Settings window and click Next.
11. If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and
click Next.
12. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are
prompted to provide further information regarding your network
configuration, enter your selections. If you are unsure of your
settings, accept the default selections.
Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the
computer. The computer automatically restarts.
NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message
appears: Press any key to boot from the CD.
13. When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next.
14. When the How will this computer connect to the Internet? message
appears, click Skip.
15. When the Ready to register with Microsoft? screen appears,
select No, not at this time and click Next.
16. When the Who will use this computer? screen appears, you can
enter up to five users. Click Next.
17. Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD.
18. Reinstall the appropriate drivers using the Drivers and
Utilities CD.
19. Reinstall your virus protection software.
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Microsoft® Windows® XP
Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected
during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly
configured.
To check for conflicts on a computer running Windows XP:
1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
2. Click Performance and Maintenance and click System.
3. Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager.
4. In the Device Manager list, check for conflicts with the other
devices.
Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the
conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled.
5. Double-click any conflict to display the Properties window.
If an IRQ conflict exists, the Device status area in the Properties
window reports the cards or devices that share the device's IRQ.
6. Resolve conflicts by reconfiguring the devices or removing the
devices from the Device Manager.
To use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter:
1. Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
2. Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the
arrow to start the search.
3. Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list.
4. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a
hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next.
Windows 2000
To check for conflicts on a computer running Windows 2000:
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click
Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel window, double-click System.
3. Click the Hardware tab.
4. Click Device Manager.
5. Click View and click Resources by connection.
6. Double-click Interrupt request (IRQ) to view the IRQ
assignments.
Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the
conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled.
7. Double-click any conflict to display the Properties window.
If an IRQ conflict exists, the Device status area in the Properties
window reports the cards or devices that share the device's IRQ.
8. Resolve conflicts by reconfiguring the devices or removing the
devices from the Device Manager.
To use the Windows 2000 Hardware Troubleshooter:
1. Click the Start button and click Help.
2. Click Troubleshooting and Maintenance on the Contents tab, click
Windows 2000 troubleshooters, and then click Hardware.
3. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a
hardware conflict on my computer and click Next.
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