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Dell™ OptiPlex™ FX160 Setup and Quick Reference Guide This guide provides an overview of features, specifications, quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com. Model DC01T www.dell.com | support.dell.com For more information about your computer.
Dell™ OptiPlex™ FX160 Setup and Quick Reference Guide This guide provides an overview of features, specifications, quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com. Model DC01T www.dell.com | support.dell.com For more information about your computer.
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Contents 1 About Your Computer 5 Front View 5 Back View 6 2 Setting Up Your Computer 7 Before Setting Up Your Computer 7 Quick Setup 7 3 Specifications 11 4 Troubleshooting Tips 17 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter 17 Tips 17 Power Problems 17 Memory Problems 18 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Dell Technical Update Service 20 Dell Support Utility 20 Dell Diagnostics 21 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your Computer 5 Front View 5 Back View 6 2 Setting Up Your Computer 7 Before Setting Up Your Computer 7 Quick Setup 7 3 Specifications 11 4 Troubleshooting Tips 17 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter 17 Tips 17 Power Problems 17 Memory Problems 18 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Dell Technical Update Service 20 Dell Support Utility 20 Dell Diagnostics 21 Contents 3
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... 24 8 Mb integrated network interface capable of your computer, click Start→Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of 10/100/1000 Mbps communication 667-MHz or 800-MHz DDR2 SDRAM... MHz memory is installed, the computer still operates at 667 MHz. two DIMMs 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB modules (512 MB modules supported on Linux) Specifications 11
... 24 8 Mb integrated network interface capable of your computer, click Start→Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of 10/100/1000 Mbps communication 667-MHz or 800-MHz DDR2 SDRAM... MHz memory is installed, the computer still operates at 667 MHz. two DIMMs 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB modules (512 MB modules supported on Linux) Specifications 11
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... default 128 MB shared video memory (can be changed in BIOS system setup) one 2.5-in drive bay one 9-pin connector two 6-pin mini-DINs 12 Specifications
... default 128 MB shared video memory (can be changed in BIOS system setup) one 2.5-in drive bay one 9-pin connector two 6-pin mini-DINs 12 Specifications
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... on page 17). blue light - amber light - blue light - See your Service Manual for power on state. solid blue for information about diagnostic light codes. Specifications 13 Connectors (continued) System board connectors: Serial ATA (hard drive) Serial ATA (NVRAM module) Fan Mini-PCI Express X1 Front panel LED Front panel USB...
... on page 17). blue light - amber light - blue light - See your Service Manual for power on state. solid blue for information about diagnostic light codes. Specifications 13 Connectors (continued) System board connectors: Serial ATA (hard drive) Serial ATA (NVRAM module) Fan Mini-PCI Express X1 Front panel LED Front panel USB...
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... operation network adapter connector) orange light - 100-MB operation yellow light - 1-Gb operation off (no light) - A blinking blue light indicates the computer is included. 14 Specifications Controls and Lights (continued) Drive activity light blue light - Rear of computer: Link integrity light (on configuration and if the stand is reading data from...
... operation network adapter connector) orange light - 100-MB operation yellow light - 1-Gb operation off (no light) - A blinking blue light indicates the computer is included. 14 Specifications Controls and Lights (continued) Drive activity light blue light - Rear of computer: Link integrity light (on configuration and if the stand is reading data from...
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... 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Specifications 15
... 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Specifications 15
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.... • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines. • Ensure that the memory you set your Dell computer to ensure that your computer is supported by your computer. Troubleshooting Tips 19 A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most..." on page 21). For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Specifications" on page 11. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 21). If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - IF YOU ...
.... • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines. • Ensure that the memory you set your Dell computer to ensure that your computer is supported by your computer. Troubleshooting Tips 19 A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most..." on page 21). For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Specifications" on page 11. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 21). If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - IF YOU ...
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..., 29 Service Manual, 29 Service Tag, 29 setup computer, 7 software problems, 20 reinstalling, 23 software (continued) troubleshooting, 19-20 updates, 20 specifications all, 11 audio, 12 connectors, 12 controls and lights, 13 drives, 12 environmental, 15 memory, 11 physical, 14 power, 14 processor, 11 ...system information, 11 video, 12 support, 31 contacting Dell, 37 DellConnect, 32 online services, 32 regional, 32 technical support and customer service, 32 support information, 29 System Restore, 26 T Terms and...
..., 29 Service Manual, 29 Service Tag, 29 setup computer, 7 software problems, 20 reinstalling, 23 software (continued) troubleshooting, 19-20 updates, 20 specifications all, 11 audio, 12 connectors, 12 controls and lights, 13 drives, 12 environmental, 15 memory, 11 physical, 14 power, 14 processor, 11 ...system information, 11 video, 12 support, 31 contacting Dell, 37 DellConnect, 32 online services, 32 regional, 32 technical support and customer service, 32 support information, 29 System Restore, 26 T Terms and...