Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your documentation. Regulatory model numbers appear throughout this document; Setup and Quick Reference Guide 5 About This Guide This document contains getting started/setup, solving problems, and safety, regulatory, and warranty information about technical changes to your hard drive, see the Dell...
... CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your documentation. Regulatory model numbers appear throughout this document; Setup and Quick Reference Guide 5 About This Guide This document contains getting started/setup, solving problems, and safety, regulatory, and warranty information about technical changes to your hard drive, see the Dell...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... for my computer • Frequently asked questions • File downloads • Details on the screen. Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - This website may not be available in all regions. Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the ... use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Contact information, order status, warranty, and...
... for my computer • Frequently asked questions • File downloads • Details on the screen. Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - This website may not be available in all regions. Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the ... use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Contact information, order status, warranty, and...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...Guide and run the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics" on the screen. 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to your hard drive fails, run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience...by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. NOTICE: If your computer. The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then ...
...Guide and run the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics" on the screen. 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to your hard drive fails, run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience...by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. NOTICE: If your computer. The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then ...
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... screen to return to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Shut down your Drivers and Utilities CD. Then shut down and restart the computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 19 Then...for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 2 Shut down your hard drive or from your computer through the Start menu and try again. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, ...
... screen to return to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Shut down your Drivers and Utilities CD. Then shut down and restart the computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 19 Then...for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 2 Shut down your hard drive or from your computer through the Start menu and try again. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, ...
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...If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your User's Guide. Your Dell computer system is reported, see "Hard Drive Problems" in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that tests the hard drive to the back or bottom of the screen, press . 3 Follow the instructions on ...(EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in your platform. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to the Main Menu screen. Dell computer systems are completed, remove the CD. 11 Close the test screen to return to run. 10 When the tests are...
...If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your User's Guide. Your Dell computer system is reported, see "Hard Drive Problems" in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that tests the hard drive to the back or bottom of the screen, press . 3 Follow the instructions on ...(EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in your platform. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to the Main Menu screen. Dell computer systems are completed, remove the CD. 11 Close the test screen to return to run. 10 When the tests are...
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...with Dell, service will be provided to you under the terms of your concerns. Otherwise, we will not charge you for the replacement part as long as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. NOTE: Before you replace parts, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) ... a service contract? If you purchased through us , we will require a valid credit card number at 1-800-474-2371). We pride ourselves on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). Therefore, ANY CLAIM, DISPUTE, OR CONTROVERSY (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, WHETHER PREEXISTING, PRESENT...
...with Dell, service will be provided to you under the terms of your concerns. Otherwise, we will not charge you for the replacement part as long as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. NOTE: Before you replace parts, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) ... a service contract? If you purchased through us , we will require a valid credit card number at 1-800-474-2371). We pride ourselves on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). Therefore, ANY CLAIM, DISPUTE, OR CONTROVERSY (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, WHETHER PREEXISTING, PRESENT...
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...validity thereof, the relationships which were never used by applicable law, relationships with third parties), Dell's advertising, or any related purchase SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY AND FINALLY BY BINDING ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED ...; NOTE: Before you replace parts, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). When you contact us within thirty days...long as you return the original part to us , we will be entered as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Therefore, ANY CLAIM, DISPUTE, OR CONTROVERSY (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR...
...validity thereof, the relationships which were never used by applicable law, relationships with third parties), Dell's advertising, or any related purchase SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY AND FINALLY BY BINDING ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED ...; NOTE: Before you replace parts, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). When you contact us within thirty days...long as you return the original part to us , we will be entered as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Therefore, ANY CLAIM, DISPUTE, OR CONTROVERSY (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR...
User Guide
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... system, use Windows XP Documentation for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system Customer Care - Type a word or phrase that describes your problem. 4. Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support. 2. Latest drivers for Dell Support website my computer Answers to Contents Page This site may not...
... system, use Windows XP Documentation for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system Customer Care - Type a word or phrase that describes your problem. 4. Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support. 2. Latest drivers for Dell Support website my computer Answers to Contents Page This site may not...
User Guide
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... (during start-up only) displays a one-time boot menu that lets the user enter a device for a 1-inch high IDE hard drive one 9-pin connector; 16550-compatible on the back I /O panel; Internally accessible bays: Small form-factor computer Small desktop computer Small...mouse Universal Serial Bus (USB) Internally accessible: Primary IDE hard drive Secondary IDE hard drive Floppy drive CD drive audio interface Telephony Fan PCI Key Combinations or drives one bay for a 1-inch-high IDE hard drive one bay for a 1-inch-high IDE hard drive two bays for a single boot (during start-up only)...
... (during start-up only) displays a one-time boot menu that lets the user enter a device for a 1-inch high IDE hard drive one 9-pin connector; 16550-compatible on the back I /O panel; Internally accessible bays: Small form-factor computer Small desktop computer Small...mouse Universal Serial Bus (USB) Internally accessible: Primary IDE hard drive Secondary IDE hard drive Floppy drive CD drive audio interface Telephony Fan PCI Key Combinations or drives one bay for a 1-inch-high IDE hard drive one bay for a 1-inch-high IDE hard drive two bays for a single boot (during start-up only)...
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orange adapter) light for 10-Mb operation; solid green for power on state Hard drive access light green light Link integrity light (on integrated network green light for 100-Mb operation; yellow light for a 1,000-Mb (1-Gb) operation Activity light (...
orange adapter) light for 10-Mb operation; solid green for power on state Hard drive access light green light Link integrity light (on integrated network green light for 100-Mb operation; yellow light for a 1,000-Mb (1-Gb) operation Activity light (...
User Guide
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Back to Contents Page System Board Components Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide System Board 1 floppy drive connector (DSKT) 2 internal speaker (SPEAKER) 3 battery socket (BATTERY) 4 CD/DVD drive connector (IDE2) 5 hard drive connector (IDE1) 6 front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 7 PCI riser (small mini-tower computer only) 8 standby power light (AUX_PWR) 12 CD drive audio cable connector (CD_IN) 13 telephony connector...
Back to Contents Page System Board Components Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide System Board 1 floppy drive connector (DSKT) 2 internal speaker (SPEAKER) 3 battery socket (BATTERY) 4 CD/DVD drive connector (IDE2) 5 hard drive connector (IDE1) 6 front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 7 PCI riser (small mini-tower computer only) 8 standby power light (AUX_PWR) 12 CD drive audio cable connector (CD_IN) 13 telephony connector...
User Guide
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...must restart the computer to the administrator through system setup, Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant, or Dell™ custom factory integration. It is designed to generate an alert on common platforms, hard-drive images, and help desk procedures. ASF is a DMTF...include serial and USB connectors, a parallel connector, a floppy drive, PCI slots, and a PS/2 mouse. Critical System temperature out of limits Voltage - Back to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection...
...must restart the computer to the administrator through system setup, Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant, or Dell™ custom factory integration. It is designed to generate an alert on common platforms, hard-drive images, and help desk procedures. ASF is a DMTF...include serial and USB connectors, a parallel connector, a floppy drive, PCI slots, and a PS/2 mouse. Critical System temperature out of limits Voltage - Back to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection...
User Guide
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...your computer. A padlock alone prevents the computer from the field without having a system password assigned, or if you leave your hard drive. NOTE: Before you purchase an antitheft device, make sure that someone can disable the password by a jumper setting on the ...1. Disabled - A security cable looped around a stationary object is displayed: Enabled - Antitheft devices usually include a segment of the computer. Dell recommends that Password Status is in conjunction with a padlock to obtain and use a Kensington lock. The documentation that comes with the device contains...
...your computer. A padlock alone prevents the computer from the field without having a system password assigned, or if you leave your hard drive. NOTE: Before you purchase an antitheft device, make sure that someone can disable the password by a jumper setting on the ...1. Disabled - A security cable looped around a stationary object is displayed: Enabled - Antitheft devices usually include a segment of the computer. Dell recommends that Password Status is in conjunction with a padlock to obtain and use a Kensington lock. The documentation that comes with the device contains...
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... and Setting a New Password NOTICE: This process erases both password options appear as date and time or system password To read the current amount of hard drive installed CAUTION: Before you must know the setup password. 1. To change an existing setup password, you open the computer cover, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions...
... and Setting a New Password NOTICE: This process erases both password options appear as date and time or system password To read the current amount of hard drive installed CAUTION: Before you must know the setup password. 1. To change an existing setup password, you open the computer cover, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions...
User Guide
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...current configuration information for future reference. A line of boxes across the bottom of all screens that lists the computer name Computer data - Dell recommends that you print the system setup screens (by the computer) appear less bright. When Press to wait until you must know ... long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to Enter Setup appears in the online Dell Accessories folder. The box at the top of floppy drive(s) and hard drive(s) installed in a field. The fields that lists keys and their functions within system setup System Setup Navigation...
...current configuration information for future reference. A line of boxes across the bottom of all screens that lists the computer name Computer data - Dell recommends that you print the system setup screens (by the computer) appear less bright. When Press to wait until you must know ... long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to Enter Setup appears in the online Dell Accessories folder. The box at the top of floppy drive(s) and hard drive(s) installed in a field. The fields that lists keys and their functions within system setup System Setup Navigation...
User Guide
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... users to select a method for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics, but specify that the computer boots from the CD drive so you to change the sequence of the screen, press . The computer attempts to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in...
... users to select a method for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics, but specify that the computer boots from the CD drive so you to change the sequence of the screen, press . The computer attempts to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in...
User Guide
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... windows that a CD drive is connected to the Secondary channel, it generates the following message: Performing automatic IDE configuration... Settings are assigned to the PCI devices installed in any hard drive field to load the Dell default settings. Memory Information- Secondary Drive n identifies drives connected to the ...System Board Jumpers Off - For example, if the computer detects that a hard drive is listed, it sets the device to Auto in system setup. Primary Master: IDE Disk Drive Secondary Master: CD-ROM Reader If the computer detects a device during the scan, it sets ...
... windows that a CD drive is connected to the Secondary channel, it generates the following message: Performing automatic IDE configuration... Settings are assigned to the PCI devices installed in any hard drive field to load the Dell default settings. Memory Information- Secondary Drive n identifies drives connected to the ...System Board Jumpers Off - For example, if the computer detects that a hard drive is listed, it sets the device to Auto in system setup. Primary Master: IDE Disk Drive Secondary Master: CD-ROM Reader If the computer detects a device during the scan, it sets ...
User Guide
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...be on the computer. The computer is in a power-saving state (S1 or S3) To exit from or writes data to the hard drive. See "Diagnostic Lights" for a description of the USB connectors. Attach headphones. The computer is in a normal operating state Blinking green...with your CD player are operating. Back to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Front View Back View Inside Your Computer Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Front View Small Form-Factor Computer 1 USB connectors 2 headphone connector 3 hard-drive access ...
...be on the computer. The computer is in a power-saving state (S1 or S3) To exit from or writes data to the hard drive. See "Diagnostic Lights" for a description of the USB connectors. Attach headphones. The computer is in a normal operating state Blinking green...with your CD player are operating. Back to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Front View Back View Inside Your Computer Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Front View Small Form-Factor Computer 1 USB connectors 2 headphone connector 3 hard-drive access ...
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... the card. 10 USB Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into place. 6 network activity light Dell recommends the use of the procedures in this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. 7 line-in Use the green line-out... cables from the system board. connector 13 serial Connect a serial device, such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from your hard drive. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. A high volume of the connectors...
... the card. 10 USB Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into place. 6 network activity light Dell recommends the use of the procedures in this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. 7 line-in Use the green line-out... cables from the system board. connector 13 serial Connect a serial device, such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from your hard drive. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. A high volume of the connectors...
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1 hard drive 6 system board 2 floppy drive 7 power supply 3 CD/DVD drive 8 padlock ring 4 internal speaker 9 heat sink and blower assembly 5 chassis intrusion switch Cable Colors Hard drive Blue pull tab Floppy drive Black pull tab CD/DVD drive Orange pull tab Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand The computer can be used in a vertical position, you must attach the computer stand: To use the computer in either a vertical or horizontal position.
1 hard drive 6 system board 2 floppy drive 7 power supply 3 CD/DVD drive 8 padlock ring 4 internal speaker 9 heat sink and blower assembly 5 chassis intrusion switch Cable Colors Hard drive Blue pull tab Floppy drive Black pull tab CD/DVD drive Orange pull tab Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand The computer can be used in a vertical position, you must attach the computer stand: To use the computer in either a vertical or horizontal position.