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...My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your hard drive, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. their chassis type equivalents are shown below: Regulatory ... last-minute updates about your documentation. Readme files may be included on your computer when shipped from Dell. To obtain the latest versions of the documents on your CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer.
...My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your hard drive, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. their chassis type equivalents are shown below: Regulatory ... last-minute updates about your documentation. Readme files may be included on your computer when shipped from Dell. To obtain the latest versions of the documents on your CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer.
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... my operating system Operating System CD and Installation Guide After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Windows Help and 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 ...
... my operating system Operating System CD and Installation Guide After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Windows Help and 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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... Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Dell Premier Support Website - Setup and Quick...
... Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Dell Premier Support Website - Setup and Quick...
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... window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to identify the cause of computer problems. For more information, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics" on the front of the computer... O B L E M . Located on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 17 S E E Y O U R User's Guide F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I GH T S - and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the express service code and service tag numbers. Express Service Code...
... window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to identify the cause of computer problems. For more information, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics" on the front of the computer... O B L E M . Located on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 17 S E E Y O U R User's Guide F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I GH T S - and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the express service code and service tag numbers. Express Service Code...
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...To complete the installation, respond to continue. Running the Dell Diagnostics may help you want to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, click Drivers from the Topic pull-down menu. The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer's hardware and operating ...system, and then a list of device drivers for your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the User's Guide, review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click OK to the prompts offered...
...To complete the installation, respond to continue. Running the Dell Diagnostics may help you want to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, click Drivers from the Topic pull-down menu. The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer's hardware and operating ...system, and then a list of device drivers for your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the User's Guide, review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click OK to the prompts offered...
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... want to run. 5 Close the test screen to return to run the Dell Diagnostics 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. Then shut down your computer through...
... want to run. 5 Close the test screen to return to run the Dell Diagnostics 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. Then shut down your computer through...
User Guide
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... utilities Warranty information You can use this CD to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run diagnostics tools. Back to reinstall my operating system Located on your computer. Operating System CD and Installation Guide A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For ?
... utilities Warranty information You can use this CD to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run diagnostics tools. Back to reinstall my operating system Located on your computer. Operating System CD and Installation Guide A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For ?
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.... 2. Follow the instructions shown on your desktop or click the Start button and then click Help and Support to reinstall drivers for Dell Support website my computer Answers to Contents Page computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Service call status Top technical issues... Icon Depending on your operating system, double-click the User's Guides icon on the screen. online discussion with other Dell customers Upgrades - Latest drivers for the devices that describes your problem, and then click the arrow icon. 3. Click the topic that describes your hard...
.... 2. Follow the instructions shown on your desktop or click the Start button and then click Help and Support to reinstall drivers for Dell Support website my computer Answers to Contents Page computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Service call status Top technical issues... Icon Depending on your operating system, double-click the User's Guides icon on the screen. online discussion with other Dell customers Upgrades - Latest drivers for the devices that describes your problem, and then click the arrow icon. 3. Click the topic that describes your hard...
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... selector do not have a voltage selection switch on The slot for the power cable. 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. The connection for half-height PCI cards or a second serial port...
... selector do not have a voltage selection switch on The slot for the power cable. 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. The connection for half-height PCI cards or a second serial port...
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...adapter card. 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. Filler Bracket Removal 1 hinged lever 2 filler bracket 2. NOTE: The DVI adapter card works through your computer's integrated... 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 disconnect them from the electrical outlet before opening the...
...adapter card. 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. Filler Bracket Removal 1 hinged lever 2 filler bracket 2. NOTE: The DVI adapter card works through your computer's integrated... 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 disconnect them from the electrical outlet before opening the...
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If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for one low-profile, 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI card or serial port adapter. Turn off any of the procedures in this procedure, see "CAUTION: ... not replacing a PCI card, skip to ground the system board. 5. Raise the retention arm. Back to Contents Page PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from the operating system. 2. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug...
If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for one low-profile, 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI card or serial port adapter. Turn off any of the procedures in this procedure, see "CAUTION: ... not replacing a PCI card, skip to ground the system board. 5. Raise the retention arm. Back to Contents Page PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from the operating system. 2. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug...
User Guide
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..., select Integrated Devices, and change the setting for Network Interface Card to Off. Connect the network cable to the add-in network adapter: a. Connect any drivers required for Sound to ground the system board. See the documentation for the card for information on the I /O panel. 17. If you open and close...
..., select Integrated Devices, and change the setting for Network Interface Card to Off. Connect the network cable to the add-in network adapter: a. Connect any drivers required for Sound to ground the system board. See the documentation for the card for information on the I /O panel. 17. If you open and close...
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...: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into place. After you perform this procedure, see "Raising the Retention Arm"). Remove the card's driver from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to the card. 8. Serial Port Adapters Installing a Serial Port Adapter CAUTION: Before you open and... its top corners, and ease it into the network wall jack, and then plug it is attached. 5. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. Grasp the card by someone else, contact your computer, and then unplug it is attached. 5. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of ...
...: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into place. After you perform this procedure, see "Raising the Retention Arm"). Remove the card's driver from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to the card. 8. Serial Port Adapters Installing a Serial Port Adapter CAUTION: Before you open and... its top corners, and ease it into the network wall jack, and then plug it is attached. 5. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. Grasp the card by someone else, contact your computer, and then unplug it is attached. 5. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of ...
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...on the sound card, see the manufacturer's documentation. 10. If enabled, the chassis intrusion detector causes the following message to Contents Page Install the appropriate drivers for Sound to the TAPI connector on the screen at the next computer start - Back to appear on the modem card. 10. NOTICE: To ... a stand and it from the network wall jack. 2. If your computer, and then unplug it is attached, remove the stand. 5. Install the appropriate modem driver and voice program. Enter system setup, click Integrated Devices, and change the setting for the new devices.
...on the sound card, see the manufacturer's documentation. 10. If enabled, the chassis intrusion detector causes the following message to Contents Page Install the appropriate drivers for Sound to the TAPI connector on the screen at the next computer start - Back to appear on the modem card. 10. NOTICE: To ... a stand and it from the network wall jack. 2. If your computer, and then unplug it is attached, remove the stand. 5. Install the appropriate modem driver and voice program. Enter system setup, click Integrated Devices, and change the setting for the new devices.
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...The computer is on the card. 8 line-out Use the blue line-in connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on a UTP concentrator or hub and press the other end of Category 5 wiring and connectors for voice or musical input into... a sound card, the microphone connector is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the computer. Dell recommends the use of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into a USB connector. If you connect a...
...The computer is on the card. 8 line-out Use the blue line-in connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on a UTP concentrator or hub and press the other end of Category 5 wiring and connectors for voice or musical input into... a sound card, the microphone connector is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the computer. Dell recommends the use of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into a USB connector. If you connect a...
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...2. 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 release the tab. Remove the filler bracket by raising the hinged lever and sliding the bracket up..., and then unplug it is attached. 5. Continue holding the lever and pull the lever up . Removing an AGP/DVI Adapter Card 1. Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for an AGP or DVI adapter card. Remove the computer stand, if it from your operating system, click the ...
...2. 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 release the tab. Remove the filler bracket by raising the hinged lever and sliding the bracket up..., and then unplug it is attached. 5. Continue holding the lever and pull the lever up . Removing an AGP/DVI Adapter Card 1. Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for an AGP or DVI adapter card. Remove the computer stand, if it from your operating system, click the ...
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... lift the card cage up to Contents Page PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you are not supported. Removing the Card Cage ISA cards are replacing a card, remove the current driver for up and away from the network wall jack. 3. PCI Card 1. Turn off...
... lift the card cage up to Contents Page PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you are not supported. Removing the Card Cage ISA cards are replacing a card, remove the current driver for up and away from the network wall jack. 3. PCI Card 1. Turn off...
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Close the computer cover. 9. If you installed an add-in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." b. Install any drivers required for Sound to Off. Connect any cables that you begin any cables that should be attached to appear on the screen at the next ...
Close the computer cover. 9. If you installed an add-in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." b. Install any drivers required for Sound to Off. Connect any cables that you begin any cables that should be attached to appear on the screen at the next ...
User Guide
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...parallel connector is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the computer. If your location. Dell recommends the use of network traffic may make this light appear to be set the switch for the voltage that your monitor and attached ...devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on a UTP concentrator or hub and press the other end of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until...
...parallel connector is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the computer. If your location. Dell recommends the use of network traffic may make this light appear to be set the switch for the voltage that your monitor and attached ...devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on a UTP concentrator or hub and press the other end of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until...
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... 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 disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 3. NOTE: The...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. Back to ground the system board. 4. Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for an AGP or DVI adapter card. Open ...
... 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 disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 3. NOTE: The...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. Back to ground the system board. 4. Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for an AGP or DVI adapter card. Open ...