Dell GX520 Support Question
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
... operating system media are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in ...trademarks and trade names other than its own. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. A02
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... Factor Computer 22
Inside Your Computer 23 Mini Tower Computer 23 Desktop Computer 24 Small Form Factor Computer 25
Setting Up Your Computer 25
Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31
Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 36 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
... • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
• Operating system updates and patches
• Warranty information • Terms... 41), run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. Desktop System Software (DSS)...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
...Customer Care - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives...on computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers
• Downloads - support.dell.com
tips, articles from technicians, and online courses
• Upgrades - ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
...already installed on your online User's Guide for my computer
Dell Premier Support Website - premiersupport.dell.com
The Dell Premier Support website is customized for the devices that describes...For? After you ordered.
• Regulatory model information and chassis • DCTR - Desktop chassis
• DCSM - To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 12
... the badge. The computer is in your fingers around the outside of the badge, press firmly, and turn on the diagnostic code. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 power button
4 Dell badge 5 power light
6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive
Press this...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 14
...press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown.
3 Dell badge 4 LAN indicator light
The badge can also rotate the badge using...seconds or longer.
It is recommended that you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Small Form Factor Computer - Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. Front View
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 16
... address.
For more information, see "System Setup Options" in your location. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer.
• Yellow - www.dell.com | support.dell.com
4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with the AC power available in your location.
5 padlock ring
Insert a padlock to lock the computer...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 18
...before you disconnect the cable.
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer from potential damage and to avoid bending any open...Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your warranty.
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Removing the Computer Cover
CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices are turned ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
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1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring 4 computer cover
4 Slide the cover release latch back as you lift the cover. 5 Grip the sides ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
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Small Form Factor Computer
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface. While you work, periodically touch ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 24
A total of three card slots are available: one lowprofile PCI slot to two full-height slots. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Desktop Computer
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1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, or hard drive)
2 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 4 system board
5 two low-profile PCI card slots
Optionally, you can ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 26
... thumbscrews on the back panel must be manually set to 115-V. Insert the network cable, not the telephone line, into the network connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
You must complete all the steps to properly set correctly for its connector locations.
4 Connect the speakers. 5 Connect power cables to the computer...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 28
... begin any of the Express Service Code and Service Tag.
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Power Connections
Solving Problems
Dell provides a number of tools to Use the Dell Diagnostics
If you experience a problem with your online User's Guide. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of your online User's Guide and run the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 29
... list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. NOTE: If you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on page 29). Quick Reference Guide
29 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
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Parameters
Function
Displays the results of the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click ... on your Service Tag.
3 If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all the components installed on the screen.
For information...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 31
...identified. Blinks green several A configuration error exists.
If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance.
Blinking yellow
A power supply or system board failure has occurred. Press ... to see if the specific problem is identified. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if
the specific problem is identified. Solid green and a beep code during...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 32
... restart the computer. recovery completion, and then restart the
computer. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the system type.
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Diagnostic Lights
CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide.
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Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The orientation of system boot completes successfully...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 33
..., but a memory failure has occurred.
• If you have one module, and then restart the computer.
A possible USB failure has occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. restart the computer.
A possible graphics card failure has occurred.
• If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 34
... setup and may not indicate a problem.
• Ensure that the cables are properly connected to indicate normal operating
condition.
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Quick Reference Guide
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Light Pattern
Problem Description
Suggested Resolution
No memory modules are detected.
• If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four
None...
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