Dell OptiPlex GX280 Support Question
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... Computer 14 Small Form-factor Computer 14 Small Desktop Computer 14 Desktop Computer 15 Small Mini-Tower Computer 15 Mini-Tower Computer 16
Setting Up Your Computer 16
Solving Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 System Lights 21
Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
...for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
• Operating system updates and patches
• Terms and Conditions &#...specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems
Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center
1 ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
...-factor chassis • DHS -
Hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses
• Upgrades - Small mini-tower chassis • DCNE - support.dell.com
NOTE: Select your computer. Desktop chassis • DHM - This website may not ship with other users and
technical support • Documentation for corporate, government, and education customers. NOTE...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 10
Front-Panel Door and Hinge Arms" on page 11 for more information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Small Mini-Tower Computer
Microsoft Windows Product Key
floppy-drive activity light
power light
power button front-panel door NOTE: See "Small MiniTower Computer - ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 12
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Mini-Tower Computer
Microsoft Windows Product Key
microphone connector
headphone connector
diagnostic lights
CD/DVD-drive eject button
floppy-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 14
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Inside Your Computer
Small Form-factor Computer
floppy drive hard drive
heat sink and blower assembly
padlock ring
PCI-E x16 connector
Small Desktop Computer
CD/DVD drive
floppy drive
system board heat sink and blower assembly
PCI-E x16 connector
PCI-E x1 connector
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CD/DVD...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 16
... an expansion card installed (such as a modem card), connect the appropriate cable to the card, not to the connector on the back panel. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Mini-Tower Computer
power supply floppy drive CD/DVD drive
chassis intrusion switch SATA connectors (2)
system board
PCI-E x16 connector
heat sink shroud...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
... the same location as your computer. record your computer, see a message stating that the device you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Express Service Code Service Tag
Dell Diagnostics
CAUTION: Before you if your computer does not perform as expected. Then shut down your computer and try again.
3 When the boot...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
...you are listed, select the version appropriate for your part.
If you see the Windows desktop. Run Express Test first to run . On the next start-up, the computer boots...sequence for the option you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell.
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD
NOTE: The Drivers ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 21
...at the top of the test and any error conditions encountered. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. System Lights
Your power light may indicate ...requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
... your online User's Guide. Solid green and a beep code during POST
An integrated system board device may be faulty. Also, check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is identified.
If the problem is identified.
Blinking yellow
A power supply or system board failure has occurred.
For information on...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 24
... modules of the same type into your computer.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on page 27).
• Move each card one at a time to ...a different PCI connector and restart the computer after each card. For information on contacting Dell, see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on reinstalling memory modules, see your online User's Guide....
Quick Reference Guide - Page 25
...all power and data cables and
occurred. No memory modules are detected. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide.
• If you have identified a faulty module or ...working memory modules of the same type into your computer.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell. restart the computer.
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• If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card,...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 26
... Reference Guide
For information on your computer.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell. None. GGGG
Suggested Resolution
• Ensure that no special memory module or memory ...the cables are compatible with your monitor screen.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell.
One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep. If your computer beeps during...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 27
... Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure
Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics
The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 28
... Guide The Device status area in an undesirable operating state. See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on configuring the device. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer and click Next. Incorrectly configured devices are indicated by...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
..., back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers... virus protection program, and other software. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 31
...Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.
If the operating system logo appears, wait until you want to recover your computer..., type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD.
4 If you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.
5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 32
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12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information ...Drivers and Utilities CD
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is about to begin installation.
3 Click OK to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.
To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ...
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