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You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your hard drive, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 5 Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer. About This Guide This document contains...
You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your hard drive, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 5 Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer. About This Guide This document contains...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...How to remove and replace parts • How to obtain technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers for your operating system is located on your computer. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD and Installation Guide After you...Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find...
...How to remove and replace parts • How to obtain technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers for your operating system is located on your computer. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD and Installation Guide After you...Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find...
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... website is customized for components, such as a modem) Find it Here D e l l S u p p o r t W e b s i t e - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Dell Premier Support Website - This website may not be available in all regions. support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - What Are...
... website is customized for components, such as a modem) Find it Here D e l l S u p p o r t W e b s i t e - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Dell Premier Support Website - This website may not be available in all regions. support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - What Are...
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...T I GH T S - A series of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; The Dell Diagnostics tests various components in your Express Service Code and Service Tag Number below; Located on your computer Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you solve a problem: D E L L D IA G N O S ... the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your computer. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of audible beeps emitted by...
...T I GH T S - A series of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; The Dell Diagnostics tests various components in your Express Service Code and Service Tag Number below; Located on your computer Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you solve a problem: D E L L D IA G N O S ... the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your computer. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of audible beeps emitted by...
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..., and then a list of device drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic pull-down menu. NOTICE: If your hard drive fails, run the Dell Diagnostics before you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. Starting the Dell Diagnostics Enter system setup as explained in... system configuration is active. 18 Setup and Quick Reference Guide Running the Dell Diagnostics may help you contact Dell for Dell's service and support personnel. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" in system...
..., and then a list of device drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic pull-down menu. NOTICE: If your hard drive fails, run the Dell Diagnostics before you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. Starting the Dell Diagnostics Enter system setup as explained in... system configuration is active. 18 Setup and Quick Reference Guide Running the Dell Diagnostics may help you contact Dell for Dell's service and support personnel. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" in system...
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...shut down your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If...run . 5 Close the test screen to return to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: If you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and...
...shut down your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If...run . 5 Close the test screen to return to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: If you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and...
User Guide
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... and utilities Warranty information You can use this CD to reinstall my operating system Located on your computer. A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For ? Setup and Quick Reference Guide Express Service Code and Service Tag Number Microsoft®...
... and utilities Warranty information You can use this CD to reinstall my operating system Located on your computer. A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For ? Setup and Quick Reference Guide Express Service Code and Service Tag Number Microsoft®...
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...Start button and then click Help and Support to Contents Page How to use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with other users and The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: technical support Documentation for components, such as memory, the ...repair information Downloads - If you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP Documentation for corporate, government, and education customers. Latest drivers for Dell Support website my computer Answers to technical service and support questions Online discussions with other...
...Start button and then click Help and Support to Contents Page How to use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with other users and The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: technical support Documentation for components, such as memory, the ...repair information Downloads - If you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP Documentation for corporate, government, and education customers. Latest drivers for Dell Support website my computer Answers to technical service and support questions Online discussions with other...
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... voltage selection switch must be available on all computers) Back Panel The connectors for your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on the back panel and can automatically detect the correct operating voltage. Computers with the AC power available in your monitor and attached...
... voltage selection switch must be available on all computers) Back Panel The connectors for your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on the back panel and can automatically detect the correct operating voltage. Computers with the AC power available in your monitor and attached...
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Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for an AGP or DVI adapter card. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. NOTICE: To disconnect a network ... the Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click the integrated graphics driver's userinterface icon. 1. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to Contents Page AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and...
Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for an AGP or DVI adapter card. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. NOTICE: To disconnect a network ... the Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click the integrated graphics driver's userinterface icon. 1. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to Contents Page AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and...
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... operating system. 2. If you are removing but not replacing a PCI card, skip to Contents Page PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you are installing or replacing a PCI card, follow the steps in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." Back to... Disconnect the computer power cable from the network wall jack. 3. Raising the Retention Arm ISA cards are replacing a card, remove the current driver for one low-profile, 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI card or serial port adapter. Open the computer cover. 7. Raise the retention arm....
... operating system. 2. If you are removing but not replacing a PCI card, skip to Contents Page PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you are installing or replacing a PCI card, follow the steps in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." Back to... Disconnect the computer power cable from the network wall jack. 3. Raising the Retention Arm ISA cards are replacing a card, remove the current driver for one low-profile, 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI card or serial port adapter. Open the computer cover. 7. Raise the retention arm....
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... should be attached to the card. Removing a PCI Card CAUTION: Before you installed an add-in connectors on . After you installed a sound card: a. Connect any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter's connectors. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your network administrator for Network...
... should be attached to the card. Removing a PCI Card CAUTION: Before you installed an add-in connectors on . After you installed a sound card: a. Connect any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter's connectors. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your network administrator for Network...
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... first unplug the cable from your computer, and then unplug it is attached. 5. Open the computer cover. 6. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. Cover was previously removed. 12. Remove the card...'s driver from the network wall jack. 2. Turn off any cables connected to appear on the screen at the next computer start-up: ALERT! Remove ...
... first unplug the cable from your computer, and then unplug it is attached. 5. Open the computer cover. 6. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. Cover was previously removed. 12. Remove the card...'s driver from the network wall jack. 2. Turn off any cables connected to appear on the screen at the next computer start-up: ALERT! Remove ...
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...Off. 14. NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by changing Chassis Intrusion to Enabled or Enabled-Silent. Install the appropriate drivers for information on the card, see the manufacturer's documentation. 9. Installing a TAPI Sound Card You can connect your network administrator for the...and your computer. 8. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your Windows documentation. Install the appropriate modem driver and voice program. If enabled, the chassis intrusion detector causes the following message to the TAPI connector on the screen at the ...
...Off. 14. NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by changing Chassis Intrusion to Enabled or Enabled-Silent. Install the appropriate drivers for information on the card, see the manufacturer's documentation. 9. Installing a TAPI Sound Card You can connect your network administrator for the...and your computer. 8. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your Windows documentation. Install the appropriate modem driver and voice program. If enabled, the chassis intrusion detector causes the following message to the TAPI connector on the screen at the ...
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If your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on the card. 10 USB Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into any attached devices connector before you connect a ... cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into a USB connector. A good connection exists between a 1,000-Mbps (1Gbps) network and the computer. Dell recommends the use of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. 7 line-in Use the green line-out connector...
If your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on the card. 10 USB Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into any attached devices connector before you connect a ... cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into a USB connector. A good connection exists between a 1,000-Mbps (1Gbps) network and the computer. Dell recommends the use of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. 7 line-in Use the green line-out connector...
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...click the Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click the integrated graphics driver's userinterface icon. 1. Remove the computer stand, if it from their electrical outlets. Removing an AGP/DVI Adapter Card 1. Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for an AGP or DVI adapter card. ...lever with your computer from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to Contents Page AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you release the tab. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. 2....
...click the Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click the integrated graphics driver's userinterface icon. 1. Remove the computer stand, if it from their electrical outlets. Removing an AGP/DVI Adapter Card 1. Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for an AGP or DVI adapter card. ...lever with your computer from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to Contents Page AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you release the tab. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. 2....
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...your computer from their electrical outlets. 4. ISA cards are replacing a card, remove the current driver for up and away from the computer. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the...follow the steps in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." b. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your Dell computer uses only PCI slots. PCI Card 1. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. ...Back to Contents Page PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you are not supported.
...your computer from their electrical outlets. 4. ISA cards are replacing a card, remove the current driver for up and away from the computer. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the...follow the steps in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." b. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your Dell computer uses only PCI slots. PCI Card 1. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. ...Back to Contents Page PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you are not supported.
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... outlets, and turn them on the screen at the next computer start-up: ALERT! Connect your network administrator for Sound to appear on . Reconnect any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter: a. After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if enabled, causes the following...
... outlets, and turn them on the screen at the next computer start-up: ALERT! Connect your network administrator for Sound to appear on . Reconnect any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter: a. After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if enabled, causes the following...
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...flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. If you have a standard keyboard, plug it into a USB connector. Yellow - Dell recommends the use of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into a USB connector. For more information, ... If you have a USB mouse, plug it into the green mouse connector. If your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on your computer. Off - NOTICE: The voltage selection switch must be in a steady "on" state. 7 line-in Use the...
...flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. If you have a standard keyboard, plug it into a USB connector. Yellow - Dell recommends the use of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into a USB connector. For more information, ... If you have a USB mouse, plug it into the green mouse connector. If your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on your computer. Off - NOTICE: The voltage selection switch must be in a steady "on" state. 7 line-in Use the...
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... from your computer from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to Contents Page AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from the network wall jack. 2. Turn ...bracket up. To control the adapter through your operating system, click the Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click the integrated graphics driver's userinterface icon. 1. AGP Slot Filler Bracket Removal 1 hinged lever 2 filler bracket 2. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system ...
... from your computer from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to Contents Page AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from the network wall jack. 2. Turn ...bracket up. To control the adapter through your operating system, click the Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click the integrated graphics driver's userinterface icon. 1. AGP Slot Filler Bracket Removal 1 hinged lever 2 filler bracket 2. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system ...