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Question posted by mrazekwilliam on May 6th, 2013

Can I Install Wifi Onto A Dell Optiplex-gx 520 Pc ?

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Answer #1: Posted by RathishC on May 6th, 2013 7:44 PM

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Hi Mrazekwilliam,

This system model doesn’t come with a wireless card. However, you can install a PCI wireless card or a USB wireless adapter to make it wireless.

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 2

...Microsoft and Windows are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM August 2006 P/N R9729 Rev. NOTICE... User's Guide. A02 Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how...

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

... for technicians or experienced users. Readme files may not ship with your computer. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to troubleshoot and...

Quick Reference Guide - Page 6

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 7

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 11

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 12

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 16

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 22

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 24

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 26

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 30

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 31

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 33

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 34

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 38

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 39

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 40

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 41

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 43

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