Dell OptiPlex GX280 Support Question
Dell OptiPlex GX280 Support Question
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Question posted by Kcarje on February 19th, 2014
Will Gx280 Run Xp Media Center?
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
... are not applicable. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.;
Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with ...all computers. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. disclaims any proprietary interest in this...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... 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 and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
... My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
• Operating system updates and ...computer when you use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation.
Product...and solve problems
Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center
1 Click the Start button ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
...User Guides - NOTE: The operating system media is optional and may not be available...information and chassis type
• DHP - Small desktop chassis • DCSM - The Dell Support website ...Details on your operating system, use Windows XP
• Documentation for my computer
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Windows Help and Support Center
1 Click the Start button and ... OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 9
Desktop Computer
CD/DVD-drive eject button
USB 2.0 connectors (2) power button power light
Microsoft Windows Product Key
floppy-drive eject button
microphone connector
diagnostic lights headphone ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 13
...cover. NOTICE: Open the cover slowly to release the cover. NOTE: When opening the cover.
Desktop and Mini-Tower Computers
Locate the cover release lever on the top of the computer.
Then press
... button on the left side of the computer with the other hand.
Small Form-Factor, Small Desktop, and Small Mini-Tower Computers
NOTICE: Ensure that there is installed on the back of the ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 14
... | support.dell.com
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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Quick Reference Guide
CD/DVD...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 15
Desktop Computer
power supply
CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive (stacked)
chassis intrusion switch SATA connectors (2) system board
Small Mini-Tower Computer
CD/DVD drive
power ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
...Enter system setup, review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run .
If computer problems occur that require help you see a message stating that the device you begin any ...If you if your computer, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.
Then shut down your Express Service Code and Service Tag below;
Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
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Quick Reference Guide If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to run . Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears... ship with an error code and a description of the problem. If you see the Windows desktop.
Option Express Test
Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree
Function
Performs a quick test of the problem...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 21
... the names of each test screen.
Check "Diagnostic Lights" on your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays... in the device list in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP).
Quick Reference Guide
21 NOTE: The Service Tag for more information. The device list may indicate...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
... on page 23 to see if the specific problem is identified. If the Dell Diagnostics is running a test, or a device on page 23 to complete.
See "Power Problems" in your...com | support.dell.com
Power Light
Problem Description
Suggested Resolution
Solid yellow
The Dell Diagnostics is running , allow the testing to see your online User's Guide.
22
Quick Reference Guide
See ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 23
..., the patterns or codes on reinstalling
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the processor, see your small form factor, small desktop, and small mini-tower computers have four lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the system type.... The diagnostic lights can be yellow or green.
the Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for
computer is in a normal "off
Problem Description
The computer...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 27
Windows XP To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter:
1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support....failure 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 ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 28
... files or recover them.
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Quick Reference Guide See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on using System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your computer to ... Double-click Interrupt request (IRQ). Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to display the Properties ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
...overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your primary hard drive.
To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your computer has a RAID controller.
To see if System.... 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that came with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to load any virus protection software installed on your...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 31
...Password window, enter a name for your computer. Quick Reference Guide
31 Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. The...already has Windows XP installed and you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD.
4 If you see the Windows desktop, and then ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 32
...Guide
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are running the Windows operating system:
NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation,... selections.
To use this computer connect to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. If you are running Windows.
1 Turn on the computer and allow it ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 35
... beep codes, 26 diagnostic lights, 22
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front door reattaching, 11
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hardware beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 36
..., 27 system lights, 22 System Restore, 28
Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous
operating state, 28
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User's Guide, 5
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Windows 2000 Device Manager, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 28
Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 reinstalling, 30 System Restore, 28
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troubleshooting conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 diagnostic lights...
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