Dell GX520 Support Question
Dell GX520 Support Question
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Question posted by cmumarichar on December 13th, 2013
How To Replace The Motherboard On A Dell Optiplex Gx520 Computer?
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
...Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and ... how to avoid the problem. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation;
Reproduction in any ...
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
... and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems
User's Guide Available in certain countries.
Finding Information
NOTE: Some features may not be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to your documentation.
Quick Reference Guide
5 Desktop...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
..., patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS) - Find It Here
• Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
These labels are located on computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers
• Downloads - support.dell.com
tips, articles from technicians, and...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
...Operating System CD. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. Desktop chassis
• DCSM -
After you ordered.
• Regulatory model information and chassis &#...is located on your computer. NOTE: The color of your computer. premiersupport.dell.com
The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not be available in certain regions....
Quick Reference Guide - Page 12
.... The badge can help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on and blinks or remains solid to match the orientation of the badge.
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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 14
... when you 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 the slot provided... the back panel for 6 seconds or longer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Small Form Factor Computer -
For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32....
Quick Reference Guide - Page 16
... a USB connector. For more information, see "System Setup Options" in your location. The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the parallel connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with the AC power available in your online User's Guide.
• Green - Also, ensure that most...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 18
...relief loop, not on your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off . www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Removing the Computer Cover
CAUTION: Before you begin any of cable, press in on the... off after the operating system shutdown process is complete.
2 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer and then unplug it is not already turned off when you...
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
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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
... devices or software that did not ship with your computer, read the documentation that came with a voltage selection switch on the cable connectors.
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You must complete all the steps to properly set up your computer and operating system. NOTICE: Do not attempt to operate a PS/2 mouse...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 28
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If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" of your online User's Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If computer problems occur that ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 29
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Then shut down and restart the computer. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see "Starting the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
...a quick test of the test and any error conditions encountered.
If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your hardware configuration for the selected device.
Tab Results... Configuration
Parameters
Function
Displays the results of devices.
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Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 31
... required. may indicate a computer problem. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on the system board testing to see your online User's Guide. Solid yellow
The Dell Diagnostics is running a If the Dell Diagnostics is running, allow the test, or a device on page 32 to see if
the specific problem is identified. Solid green and a beep...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 32
... computer malfunctions during the POST process, the pattern displayed on the lights change as the boot process completes. A possible processor failure has occurred. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Diagnostic Lights
CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide.
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Quick Reference Guide
The lights can appear either vertical or horizontal...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 33
... and restart the computer.
• If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell.
For information on reinstalling memory modules, see your computer.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell.
For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. restart the computer. Quick Reference Guide
33 Continue until you...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 34
...install properly working memory of the same type into your online User's Guide.
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Light Pattern
Problem Description
Suggested Resolution
No memory modules are detected.
• If... you have one module, and then restart the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide.
• If you have identified a faulty module or...
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