Dell OptiPlex GX520 Support Question
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How To Run Dual Screen Dell Optiplex Gx520
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
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Rev. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation;
Information in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Reproduction...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... Form 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
...-reference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
• Operating system updates and patches
• Warranty information •... (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities CD" on page 41), run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on your CD to provide...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
... User guides - Hints and tips, articles from technicians, online
NOTE: Select your Dell computer. DSS is necessary for correct operation of your region to direct your computer,... operating system
• Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS) - Online discussion with technical support
• Reference - Contact ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
...After you ordered.
• Regulatory model information and chassis • DCTR - Desktop chassis
• DCSM -
Your operating system product key label is optional and...NOTE: The Operating System CD is located on the screen.
• How to reinstall drivers for instructions. premiersupport.dell.com
The Dell Premier Support website is already installed on my computer ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 24
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Desktop Computer
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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
... 5 Connect power cables to the computer, monitor, and devices and connect the other ends of the screen. Insert the network cable, not the telephone line, into the network connector. Tighten the thumbscrews on... the back panel must be set to operate at the correct operating voltage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
You must complete all the steps to properly set up your location. Voltage from...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 28
..., follow the safety instructions in "Solving Problems" of your online User's Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance.
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Power Connections
Solving Problems
Dell provides a number of tools to Use the Dell Diagnostics
If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the Product...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 29
.... 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
... test and any error conditions encountered.
Tab Results Errors Help Configuration
Parameters
Function
Displays the results of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 31
... yellow
A power supply or system board failure has occurred. the specific problem is required. Blinking green
The computer is running, allow the test, or a device on page 32 to complete. Solid yellow
The Dell Diagnostics is running a If the Dell Diagnostics is in your online User's Guide. If the computer does not boot, contact...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 32
...A possible processor failure has occurred. For information on the front or back panel.
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Diagnostic Lights
CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled...process, the pattern displayed on the lights change as the boot process completes. the Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for a short time, and then turn off "
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 34
...modules, reinstall one memory module installed, reinstall it and restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Light Pattern
Problem Description
Suggested Resolution
No memory modules are detected, but a...8226; Verify that the memory modules that appears on your monitor screen.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell. Continue until you have one module, and then restart the ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 35
...test failure NVRAM power loss Invalid NVRAM configuration Video Memory test failure
Screen initialization failure Screen retrace failure
Search for video ROM failure No timer tick Shutdown failure...
Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to identify a more serious cause.
3 Contact Dell ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 36
.... 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. If a failure is reported, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 7.
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Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics
The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 39
...the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.
5 Press...), and follow the
instructions on the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and press to accept the license agreement.
3 If your...appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.
NOTICE: Do not press any key when...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 40
...dell.com | support.dell.com
7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next.
8 At the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next.
9 If the Modem Dialing Information screen...CD sleeve.
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screen appears, you can enter up to...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 41
...by the installation program.
4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, ...running the Windows operating system:
NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is displayed on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 43
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