Dell GX520 Support Question
Dell GX520 Support Question
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Question posted by NIGHTSHADE1 on September 14th, 2012
I Have A Dell Optiplex Gx 520 I Want To Restore To Factory Settings
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Answer #1: Posted by NiranjanvijaykumarAtDell on September 15th, 2012 3:11 AM
NiranjanvijaykumarAtDell
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Hello NIGHTSHADE1,
I am from Dell Social Media and Community.
You can follow the link below to find the steps to restore the system to the original factory settings with out using the CD.
If you are unable to restore it, probably it may have been deleted or corrupted during the previous restore.
You will have to use the Dell Restore CD(OS) sent with your system to reinstall the operating system. Follow the steps given in the link below(Change the OS as per)
Once completed, make sure you check the Product key matches from the bottom of your system or update it to the one that is on the 5100.
Let me know if you need any further assistance. I will be glad to help.
Dell-Niranjan
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Related Dell GX520 Manual Pages
Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
...Reproduction in this document is strictly forbidden. disclaims any references in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are optional and may be used in this document to refer to .... NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death....
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... 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 36 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
... replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to troubleshoot and solve problems
User's Guide Available in certain countries. You can be found at support.dell.com.
Desktop System Software (DSS)
Located on the Drivers and Utilities CD...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
..., warranty, and
• Services and Warranties - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS) - Computer documentation, details on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to view the appropriate support site. support.dell.com
tips, articles from technicians, and online courses
• Upgrades - Contact information, order status...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
... online User's Guide for corporate, government, and education customers. premiersupport.dell.com
The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not be available in certain ...my computer
Dell Premier Support Website -
Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. The operating system is located on your computer.
Desktop chassis
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 11
... damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch. Also, ensure that a LAN (network) connection is established.
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1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Connect USB...Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set the switch to 115-V. It is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch, set to the voltage that most closely matches...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 12
... these lights to help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide. Insert a floppy disk into this drive.
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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 13
... AC power available in your location.
5 padlock ring
Insert a padlock to 115-V. Quick Reference Guide
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You can access connectors for any ... and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch, set to lock the computer cover.
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Use this connector.
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 16
...network and the computer.
• Orange - NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set the switch to open the computer cover. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available ...rated to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch, set to the parallel connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
4 voltage selection switch Your computer is automatically ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
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4 Slide the cover release latch back as you lift the cover. 5 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the hinge tabs as leverage
points. 6 Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set...
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 ... pivot the cover up using the hinge tabs as leverage
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 26
... other ends of the screen.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging a computer with a voltage selection switch on the cable connectors. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
You must complete all the steps to properly set up your location.
Insert the network cable, not the telephone line, into the network connector. Tighten the thumbscrews on the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 29
... been found, run . If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you see the Windows desktop.
Then shut down your computer and try again.
3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
... Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for... test by changing the test settings.
4 When the tests are completed, if you are having.
2 If a problem is located at the top of the problem.
If you want . Tab Results Errors Help ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 36
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Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics
The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard ... the instructions on the screen. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in the Search...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 37
...than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled.
The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes ...Restore.
2 Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected, and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that System Restore...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 38
... the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver.
Reinstalling Windows XP
NOTICE: You must use System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore" on your computer has a RAID controller. To reinstall Windows XP, you set your Dell™ computer to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your primary hard...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 39
...XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you want to install a ...new copy of your location and click Next. Booting From the Operating System CD
1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop...screen appears, select the settings for reinstalling Windows XP....
Quick Reference Guide - Page 40
... programs, you need the Product Key number located on the back of your settings, accept the default selections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software... the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, and click Next. 11 If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 44
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