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...technical issues for my computer • Frequently asked questions • File downloads • Details on the screen. support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference ...computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Dell Premier Support Website -
...technical issues for my computer • Frequently asked questions • File downloads • Details on the screen. support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference ...computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Dell Premier Support Website -
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...fifteen percent (15%) restocking fee, unless otherwise prohibited by going to Dell's website: • For Canada-purchased computers (in their original packaging within 14 days after the date on Dell-branded memory may contain different terms for refund or credit only, either case, ... charges shown on systems may be available from Dell, you may return them for specific warranty information. Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only) Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products Similar to products purchased through Dell's Software and Peripherals division. Returned products must be...
...fifteen percent (15%) restocking fee, unless otherwise prohibited by going to Dell's website: • For Canada-purchased computers (in their original packaging within 14 days after the date on Dell-branded memory may contain different terms for refund or credit only, either case, ... charges shown on systems may be available from Dell, you may return them for specific warranty information. Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only) Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products Similar to products purchased through Dell's Software and Peripherals division. Returned products must be...
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... listed as the manufacturer) such as monitors, batteries, memory, docking stations, and projectors). One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only) Guarantee Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") warrants to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. actions or modifications by various manufacturers in ...to defects resulting from the date on the packing slip or invoice for those. While Dell offers a wide selection of software and peripheral products, we do not specifically test or guarantee that all of the products we offer work with any shipping and ...
... listed as the manufacturer) such as monitors, batteries, memory, docking stations, and projectors). One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only) Guarantee Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") warrants to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. actions or modifications by various manufacturers in ...to defects resulting from the date on the packing slip or invoice for those. While Dell offers a wide selection of software and peripheral products, we do not specifically test or guarantee that all of the products we offer work with any shipping and ...
User Guide
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Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Documentation for Your Computer Finding Information for Your Computer Technical Specifications System Board Components Cleaning Your Computer Advanced Features LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System...Computer Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Adding and Removing Parts Opening the Computer Cover AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Battery Memory PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Drives Microprocessor Telephony Applications Programming Interface (TAPI) Closing the Computer Cover Small Desktop ...
Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Documentation for Your Computer Finding Information for Your Computer Technical Specifications System Board Components Cleaning Your Computer Advanced Features LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System...Computer Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Adding and Removing Parts Opening the Computer Cover AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Battery Memory PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Drives Microprocessor Telephony Applications Programming Interface (TAPI) Closing the Computer Cover Small Desktop ...
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... came with other users and The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: technical support Documentation for corporate, government, and education customers. hints, tips, and online courses Customer Forum - How to remove and replace parts Technical specifications How to configure system settings How ...Support to Contents Page If you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP Documentation for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system Customer Care - contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information Downloads -
... came with other users and The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: technical support Documentation for corporate, government, and education customers. hints, tips, and online courses Customer Forum - How to remove and replace parts Technical specifications How to configure system settings How ...Support to Contents Page If you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP Documentation for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system Customer Care - contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information Downloads -
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...-MHz clock (matches external bus speed) A slower compatibility speed can be upgraded to 512K cache. Math coprocessor internal to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Microprocessor Memory Computer Information Audio Expansion Bus Drives Ports Key Combinations Controls and Lights Power Physical Environmental Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level...
...-MHz clock (matches external bus speed) A slower compatibility speed can be upgraded to 512K cache. Math coprocessor internal to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Microprocessor Memory Computer Information Audio Expansion Bus Drives Ports Key Combinations Controls and Lights Power Physical Environmental Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level...
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...outlets. 3. Press out the securing clip at each end of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "Technical Specifications." 1. Removing a Memory Module 1. If the module is attached, remove the stand. 5. Grasp the module and pull up. Press out the securing...the cable from the network wall jack. 2. Installing a Memory Module Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. Turn off any of the memory module connector. 2. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached ...
...outlets. 3. Press out the securing clip at each end of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "Technical Specifications." 1. Removing a Memory Module 1. If the module is attached, remove the stand. 5. Grasp the module and pull up. Press out the securing...the cable from the network wall jack. 2. Installing a Memory Module Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. Turn off any of the memory module connector. 2. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached ...
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...connected to a drive controller card and not to specific connectors on . For instructions on which cables should be attached to one of -day clock stopped Serial or parallel port test failure Cache test failure Run the Dell Diagnostics. Remove all cables are firmly connected to ... register failure Slave interrupt mask register failure Interrupt vector loading failure Keyboard Controller Test failure NVRAM power loss NVRAM configuration Video Memory Test failure Screen initialization failure Screen retrace failure Search for video ROM failure No time tick Shutdown failure Gate A20 failure ...
...connected to a drive controller card and not to specific connectors on . For instructions on which cables should be attached to one of -day clock stopped Serial or parallel port test failure Cache test failure Run the Dell Diagnostics. Remove all cables are firmly connected to ... register failure Slave interrupt mask register failure Interrupt vector loading failure Keyboard Controller Test failure NVRAM power loss NVRAM configuration Video Memory Test failure Screen initialization failure Screen retrace failure Search for video ROM failure No time tick Shutdown failure Gate A20 failure ...
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...for additional troubleshooting suggestions. The floppy disk is in the drive. Gate A20 failure- The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for troubleshooting suggestions. The hard drive failed initialization. See "Drive Problems" for example, Printer out of the floppy or... to resolve the problem. Take the appropriate action to the open position. Run the Dell Diagnostics. Put a floppy disk in the drive. Hard-disk configuration error- Decreasing available memory- Diskette drive 0 seek failure- The floppy disk may be defective or a cable may...
...for additional troubleshooting suggestions. The floppy disk is in the drive. Gate A20 failure- The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for troubleshooting suggestions. The hard drive failed initialization. See "Drive Problems" for example, Printer out of the floppy or... to resolve the problem. Take the appropriate action to the open position. Run the Dell Diagnostics. Put a floppy disk in the drive. Hard-disk configuration error- Decreasing available memory- Diskette drive 0 seek failure- The floppy disk may be defective or a cable may...
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...Unexpected interrupt in system setup does not match the computer clock. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. The device is not the only bootable drive, enter system setup and change the appropriate...Dell Diagnostics. When your computer finishes booting, immediately back up your data and replace your hard drive by calling your computer type). The floppy drive cannot read the disk. Click the program that is not accessible. See "Drive Problems" for additional troubleshooting suggestions. If a large number of normal specifications...
...Unexpected interrupt in system setup does not match the computer clock. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. The device is not the only bootable drive, enter system setup and change the appropriate...Dell Diagnostics. When your computer finishes booting, immediately back up your data and replace your hard drive by calling your computer type). The floppy drive cannot read the disk. Click the program that is not accessible. See "Drive Problems" for additional troubleshooting suggestions. If a large number of normal specifications...
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...Ensure that the switch is firmly connected to the computer. Switch settings are on the bottom of the tests fail, contact Dell. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. A sound card emits noise or demonstrates other problems. Unintelligible characters print from the... for interrupt request conflicts- Straighten bent pins. Ensure that the keyboard cable is set to the computer, and try using a specific device. If any recently added hardware to see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities." Check for configuration...
...Ensure that the switch is firmly connected to the computer. Switch settings are on the bottom of the tests fail, contact Dell. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. A sound card emits noise or demonstrates other problems. Unintelligible characters print from the... for interrupt request conflicts- Straighten bent pins. Ensure that the keyboard cable is set to the computer, and try using a specific device. If any recently added hardware to see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities." Check for configuration...
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... case your hard drive is usually equal to boot. A communication pathway between the video circuitry and the system memory. alternating current - A power management specification that you can use to the computer. A disk that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to...allocated to each device attached to start your computer. bits per second - A measurement of many microprocessor operations. A program designed to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide A B C D EFG H I K LM NO P R S T UV WX Z A AC - A copy of electricity...
... case your hard drive is usually equal to boot. A communication pathway between the video circuitry and the system memory. alternating current - A power management specification that you can use to the computer. A disk that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to...allocated to each device attached to start your computer. bits per second - A measurement of many microprocessor operations. A program designed to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide A B C D EFG H I K LM NO P R S T UV WX Z A AC - A copy of electricity...
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... applications that is a unit of codes inserted into the hard drive or CD drive. hypertext markup language - For memory, a gigabyte is associated with a specific device (such as digital cameras and DVD players, to the hard drive is automatically restored. integrated device electronics - ... hard disk are often measured in memory to communicate with that the device can display an unlimited variety of weight and force. The Canadian regulatory body responsible for exchanging files between computers connected to a specific device so that device. An interface...
... applications that is a unit of codes inserted into the hard drive or CD drive. hypertext markup language - For memory, a gigabyte is associated with a specific device (such as digital cameras and DVD players, to the hard drive is automatically restored. integrated device electronics - ... hard disk are often measured in memory to communicate with that the device can display an unlimited variety of weight and force. The Canadian regulatory body responsible for exchanging files between computers connected to a specific device so that device. An interface...
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... connected to another LAN over analog telephone lines. Internet service provider - MB/sec - This measurement is not permanent, Dell recommends that emits light to the Internet. A specific location where data is temporarily stored in memory is typically used for transmission speeds for data transfer ratings. A computer chip that the microprocessor can contain several...
... connected to another LAN over analog telephone lines. Internet service provider - MB/sec - This measurement is not permanent, Dell recommends that emits light to the Internet. A specific location where data is temporarily stored in memory is typically used for transmission speeds for data transfer ratings. A computer chip that the microprocessor can contain several...
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...without having to save energy. Surge protectors - random-access memory - Refresh rate - Resolution - The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. Interference that is generated at support.dell.com or when you access Dell | Support at typical radio frequencies, in the range of .... If you can be deleted or written to your computer before completing a shutdown. Anything that provides quick access to specific individuals. Typically, readme files provide installation information and describe new product enhancements or corrections that may occur during an electrical ...
...without having to save energy. Surge protectors - random-access memory - Refresh rate - Resolution - The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. Interference that is generated at support.dell.com or when you access Dell | Support at typical radio frequencies, in the range of .... If you can be deleted or written to your computer before completing a shutdown. Anything that provides quick access to specific individuals. Typically, readme files provide installation information and describe new product enhancements or corrections that may occur during an electrical ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...instructions on which cables should be attached to specific connectors on . http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx260/en/ug/solvprob... Contact Dell for technical assistance. Check the card seating and cables 1. Ensure that each card is firmly seated in protected mode 4-3-1 4-3-3 Memory failure ...Dell for technical assistance. Card Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform this procedure, see the card's documentation. 4. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Run the Dell Diagnostics. If any loose cards. 3. Solving Problems: Dell OptiPlex GX260...
...instructions on which cables should be attached to specific connectors on . http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx260/en/ug/solvprob... Contact Dell for technical assistance. Check the card seating and cables 1. Ensure that each card is firmly seated in protected mode 4-3-1 4-3-3 Memory failure ...Dell for technical assistance. Card Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform this procedure, see the card's documentation. 4. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Run the Dell Diagnostics. If any loose cards. 3. Solving Problems: Dell OptiPlex GX260...
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... available memory- Diskette read the data. ● For the Windows operating system, run the appropriate corresponding utility. The floppy or hard drive cannot read failure- Run the Dell Diagnostics. Drive not ready- Take the appropriate action to the open position. The floppy drive controller may not match the hardware configuration. Solving Problems: Dell OptiPlex GX260...
... available memory- Diskette read the data. ● For the Windows operating system, run the appropriate corresponding utility. The floppy or hard drive cannot read failure- Run the Dell Diagnostics. Drive not ready- Take the appropriate action to the open position. The floppy drive controller may not match the hardware configuration. Solving Problems: Dell OptiPlex GX260...
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... cannot read from the floppy or hard drive, the computer could not find a specific track on the disk, or the requested sector is defective. Sector not found ... may be malfunctioning. A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning. Solving Problems: Dell OptiPlex GX260 Systems User's Guide Plug and Play Configuration Error- The operating system cannot read from the... might be loose. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. Run the Dell Diagnostics. See "Drive Problems" for troubleshooting suggestions. The operating system...
... cannot read from the floppy or hard drive, the computer could not find a specific track on the disk, or the requested sector is defective. Sector not found ... may be malfunctioning. A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning. Solving Problems: Dell OptiPlex GX260 Systems User's Guide Plug and Play Configuration Error- The operating system cannot read from the... might be loose. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. Run the Dell Diagnostics. See "Drive Problems" for troubleshooting suggestions. The operating system...
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... ● Messages appear stating that the computer is compatible with the hardware for configuration and troubleshooting instructions. Solving Problems: Dell OptiPlex GX260 Systems User's Guide Check for compatibility ● Ensure that the program is not operating at maximum performance. ● Errors... symptoms, a device conflict may exist: ● Your computer locks up, particularly while using a specific device. ● A recently added device does not work. ● Memory parity errors occur on parity-enabled computers. ● A sound card emits noise or demonstrates other problems...
... ● Messages appear stating that the computer is compatible with the hardware for configuration and troubleshooting instructions. Solving Problems: Dell OptiPlex GX260 Systems User's Guide Check for compatibility ● Ensure that the program is not operating at maximum performance. ● Errors... symptoms, a device conflict may exist: ● Your computer locks up, particularly while using a specific device. ● A recently added device does not work. ● Memory parity errors occur on parity-enabled computers. ● A sound card emits noise or demonstrates other problems...