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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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... MB modules supported on Linux) Specifications 11 Processor Processor type Level 2 (L2) cache System Information Chipset DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (ROM) NIC Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Intel® Atom™ 200 Series Single-Core processor or Intel Atom 300 Series Dual-Core processor at least 512 KB pipelined-burst... by region. For more information regarding the configuration of 10/100/1000 Mbps communication 667-MHz or 800-MHz DDR2 SDRAM NOTE: When 800 MHz memory is installed, the computer still operates at 667 MHz.
... MB modules supported on Linux) Specifications 11 Processor Processor type Level 2 (L2) cache System Information Chipset DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (ROM) NIC Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Intel® Atom™ 200 Series Single-Core processor or Intel Atom 300 Series Dual-Core processor at least 512 KB pipelined-burst... by region. For more information regarding the configuration of 10/100/1000 Mbps communication 667-MHz or 800-MHz DDR2 SDRAM NOTE: When 800 MHz memory is installed, the computer still operates at 667 MHz.
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... be changed in BIOS system setup) one 2.5-in SATA hard drive NOTE: A hard drive is optional and requires a hard drive kit. Memory (continued) Minimum memory Maximum memory Video Type: SiS Mirage integrated video Audio Type: ADI 1984A Integrated HD Audio Drives Internally accessible Available devices Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter USB ...
... be changed in BIOS system setup) one 2.5-in SATA hard drive NOTE: A hard drive is optional and requires a hard drive kit. Memory (continued) Minimum memory Maximum memory Video Type: SiS Mirage integrated video Audio Type: ADI 1984A Integrated HD Audio Drives Internally accessible Available devices Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter USB ...
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...) System board connectors: Serial ATA (hard drive) Serial ATA (NVRAM module) Fan Mini-PCI Express X1 Front panel LED Front panel USB Front panel audio Memory Power 12 V BIOS ROM Serial ATA hard drive power Controls and Lights Front of computer: Power button Power light (within the power button) Network link...
...) System board connectors: Serial ATA (hard drive) Serial ATA (NVRAM module) Fan Mini-PCI Express X1 Front panel LED Front panel USB Front panel audio Memory Power 12 V BIOS ROM Serial ATA hard drive power Controls and Lights Front of computer: Power button Power light (within the power button) Network link...
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... on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is connected and powered on support.dell.com. IF T H E POWER LIGHT IS O F F - IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are turned on the back..., keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Memory Problems CAUTION: Before working by testing it with your computer. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N T E R F E R E N C E - For additional...
... on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is connected and powered on support.dell.com. IF T H E POWER LIGHT IS O F F - IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are turned on the back..., keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Memory Problems CAUTION: Before working by testing it with your computer. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N T E R F E R E N C E - For additional...
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... to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines. • Ensure that the memory you set your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. 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 - A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software...
... to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines. • Ensure that the memory you set your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. 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 - A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software...
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...and customer service, 32 Technical Update Service, 20 Dell Diagnostics, 21 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 21 starting from your hard drive, 21 Dell Technology Guide, 29 DellConnect, 32 diagnostics Dell, 21 documentation, 29 Dell Technology Guide, 29 Service Manual, 29 E End... User License Agreement (EULA), 29 ergonomics information, 29 Express Service Code, 29 F finding information, 29 L license label, 29 M memory troubleshooting, 18 ...
...and customer service, 32 Technical Update Service, 20 Dell Diagnostics, 21 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 21 starting from your hard drive, 21 Dell Technology Guide, 29 DellConnect, 32 diagnostics Dell, 21 documentation, 29 Dell Technology Guide, 29 Service Manual, 29 E End... User License Agreement (EULA), 29 ergonomics information, 29 Express Service Code, 29 F finding information, 29 L license label, 29 M memory troubleshooting, 18 ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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troubleshooting (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 21 memory, 18 power, 17 power light conditions, 17 program crashes, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 20 restore to previous state, 26 software, 19-20 tips, 17 U updates software and hardware, 20 V view back, 6 front, 5 W warranty information, 29 Windows License label, 29 Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 24 Program Compatibility wizard, 20 returning to a previous device driver version, 24 System Restore, 26 Windows XP System Restore, 26 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 20 Index 41
troubleshooting (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 21 memory, 18 power, 17 power light conditions, 17 program crashes, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 20 restore to previous state, 26 software, 19-20 tips, 17 U updates software and hardware, 20 V view back, 6 front, 5 W warranty information, 29 Windows License label, 29 Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 24 Program Compatibility wizard, 20 returning to a previous device driver version, 24 System Restore, 26 Windows XP System Restore, 26 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 20 Index 41
Dell™ OptiPlex™ FX160 Re-Imaging Guide
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...64MB larger than your Windows PE image plus any additional applications. 4 Dell OptiPlex FX160 Re-Imaging Guide With Windows PE RAM a computer can be re-... to a computer running Windows Vista or a Windows PE session. • A UFD device. The size of your FX160 computer will need: • A workstation computer with a bootable Windows PE RAM Disk on a UFD. Create a Bootable...UFD Device CAUTION: Re-imaging your Windows PE image and any additional files that you have sufficient memory to create a bootable Windows PE RAM disk on the first available boot drive as configured in the...
...64MB larger than your Windows PE image plus any additional applications. 4 Dell OptiPlex FX160 Re-Imaging Guide With Windows PE RAM a computer can be re-... to a computer running Windows Vista or a Windows PE session. • A UFD device. The size of your FX160 computer will need: • A workstation computer with a bootable Windows PE RAM Disk on a UFD. Create a Bootable...UFD Device CAUTION: Re-imaging your Windows PE image and any additional files that you have sufficient memory to create a bootable Windows PE RAM disk on the first available boot drive as configured in the...