Dell OptiPlex GX520 Support Question
Dell OptiPlex GX520 Support Question
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Question posted by ClifKrazy on May 29th, 2014
What Dual Monitor Graphics Card Can I Use In A Dell Optiplex Gx520
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... 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 Microsoft® Windows® XP 38
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 41
Index 43
Contents
3 Front View 11 Desktop Computer - Contents
Finding Information 5
System...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
... included 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 solve problems
User's Guide Available in certain countries.
Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. Desktop System Software (DSS)
Located on your CD to provide...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
...Computer documentation, details on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer
when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the... your Dell computer. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Online discussion with technical support
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• Desktop System Software...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
... label is already installed on your computer. Small form factor chassis
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Dell Premier Support Website - To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 11
... is established. Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate... cover release latch
This latch allows you use the USB connectors on the back panel ...connector.
6 card slots
You can access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. To avoid ...Desktop Computer - NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set the switch...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 12
...power button for a description of power light patterns that can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge.
For more information about sleep modes... and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use .
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6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 13
... be set the switch to the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch.
Desktop Computer -
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You can access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.
2 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 14
... system shutdown. NOTICE: If your computer. You can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge.
4 LAN indicator light
This light indicates that a...Use these lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown.
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The badge can be rotated to turn on the diagnostic code. www.dell.com | support.dell...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 15
... microphone. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in your online User's Guide.
Plug serial, USB, and other ... on page 31 for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. The computer is in your online User's Guide.
Insert a floppy disk into the appropriate connector. Back View...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 16
... detects an installed card containing a parallel ...to lock the computer cover.
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Use this latch to the parallel connector. A good connection...information, see "System Setup Options" in your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate... and the computer.
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4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 17
... computers with integrated amplifiers. Do not remove the cap. The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on " state. It is transmitting or receiving network data.
Connect USB devices such as a cassette player...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 18
... Inside Your Computer
Use the following steps before you connect a cable, ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Removing the... any open programs before you turn them evenly aligned to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is complete.
2 Ensure that both connectors are disconnecting this type of cable, press in ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
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points. 6 Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 31
... on page 32 to see if the specific problem is required. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide.
Blinks green several A configuration error exists.
Solid green power The monitor or the graphics card Check "Diagnostic Lights" on the system board testing to see if the specific problem is running a If...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 33
..., and then restart the computer. restart the computer. Quick Reference Guide
33 For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide.
A possible graphics card failure has occurred.
• If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it and restart the computer. Light Pattern
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Memory modules are detected...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 35
For information on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a ...
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 36
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System Restore does not monitor your data files. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. If... System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using System Restore. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics
The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 43
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