Dell OptiPlex GX520 Support Question
Dell OptiPlex GX520 Support Question
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Question posted by usmanbhatti559 on October 18th, 2014
Noise And No Display
power is on a noise of tone no display on my screen.
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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on October 18th, 2014 6:07 AM
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Troubleshooting guide below
Related Dell OptiPlex GX520 Manual Pages
Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
... the User's Guide. 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. Information in this document is strictly forbidden.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
...the Computer Cover 18 Before You Begin 18 Mini Tower Computer 19 Desktop Computer 21 Small Form Factor Computer 22
Inside Your Computer 23 Mini Tower Computer 23 Desktop Computer 24 Small Form Factor Computer 25
Setting Up Your Computer ...XP 38
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 41
Index 43
Contents
3 Back View 10 Desktop Computer - Back View 13 Small Form Factor Computer -
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
... material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
• Operating system updates and patches
• Warranty information •... countries.
NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. Desktop System Software (DSS)
Located on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. Documentation ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
..., service call status • User guides - Service call and order status, warranty, and
• Services and Warranties - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS) - support.dell.com
tips, articles from technicians, and online courses
• Upgrades - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information
repair...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
The operating system is optional and may not ship with your computer.
Desktop chassis
• DCSM -
After you ordered.
• Regulatory model information ...my computer • Documentation for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
• How to reinstall my operating system
Operating System CD
NOTE: The Operating System CD is already...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 9
...troubleshoot problems with your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: To avoid losing data... this drive. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use . The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. The ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 11
... a manual voltage-selection switch, set to operate with the AC power available in your location.
4 power connector
Insert the power cable into this connector.
5 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into either of the USB connectors. Quick Reference Guide
11
Desktop Computer - 1 cover release latch
This latch allows you use the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 13
...and other devices into the appropriate connector.
3 power connector
Insert the power cable into this latch to operate with a...
13
Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location.
5 padlock ring
Insert a padlock...4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with the AC power available in your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 15
... a normal operating state. • Blinking green - The computer is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber -
The computer is configured as a wake device...your online User's Guide. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Power Management" in the Windows Device Manager. Small Form Factor Computer - 7 power light
8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 16
...-Mbps) network and the computer.
• Off - Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your online User's Guide.
• Green - For more information, see "System Setup Options...the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
Quick Reference Guide
19 CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 21
Desktop Computer
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 24
A total of three card slots are available: one lowprofile PCI slot to two full-height slots. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Desktop Computer
2 1
3 4 5
7
6
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 install a PCI riser card that...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 29
... system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Quick Reference Guide
29 Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer and try again... instructions), review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to test displays in system setup. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight the listing for the CD...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
... test of the test and any error conditions encountered. This test typically takes 10 to select a test based on the screen. This test typically takes an hour or more information.
Displays your part. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to increase the possibility of devices. To exit the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 32
... a working
condition, or a possible pre-BIOS failure electrical outlet and press the power
has occurred. Light Pattern
Problem Description
Suggested Resolution
The computer is in the process ...back panel.
NOTE: The orientation of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green for
computer is in the Product Information Guide. The diagnostic lights can...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 34
... information on your computer.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell. This pattern also displays when you enter system setup and may not indicate a problem.
• Ensure that the cables...DVD drive.
• Check the computer message that you are installing are compatible with your monitor screen.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell. Memory modules are detected, but a memory ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 35
... Dell, see your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies...failure Interrupt vector loading failure Keyboard Controller test failure NVRAM power loss Invalid NVRAM configuration Video Memory test failure
Screen initialization failure Screen retrace failure
Search for technical assistance. If your online...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 41
...use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is displayed on the screen.
2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to the...available drivers for your system configuration is about to begin installation.
3 Click OK to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. If you are running the ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 43
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IRQ conflicts, 36
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labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6
lights diagnostic, 32 system, 31
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Microsoft Windows label, 6
O
operating system CD, 7 Installation Guide, 7 reinstalling Windows XP, 38
P
power light diagnosing problems with, 31 patterns, 9, 12, 15
problems. See troubleshooting
Index
43 Index
B
beep codes, 35
C
CDs drivers and utilities, 7 operating system, 7
conflicts software...
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