How to Check the System Configuration on Your Dell Computer

Knowing a computer's component list (system configuration) allows you to:

• Identify known issues
• Determine updates for components
• Determine hardware specifications

Follow the steps to find your computer's configuration information:

1. Browse to the Dell Support website.
2. You are given two options to identify your computer and then view the configuration information.
   Either:
   • Select the listing for your computer under View This PC and then click Explore Product Support.
     Note: When there is no listing for your computer under View This PC, you can select Download & Install SupportAssist, which automatically identifies your computer for you. Follow the prompts to download and install SupportAssist.
   • Enter the Service Tag, Product ID, or Model and then select the Search button.

   
   Figure 1: Support site search

3. Ensure that you are on the Overview tab.

   
   Figure 2: Overview tab

4. Select the link for View product specs under Quick links.

   
   Figure 3: View product specs

5. Choose the appropriate option: Original configuration (as shipped) or Current configuration (prompts you to run SupportAssist to analyze your computer).
6. A list of components that are configured on your computer appears, with the Dell part number, description, and quantity.
   Note: Select Expand All to see all the part numbers within the SKU numbers.

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