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... away from radiators and heat sources. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 9 Also, do not place your computer in a closed-in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Ensure that nothing rests on your computer's cables and that the cables are not located where they can cause fire...
... away from radiators and heat sources. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 9 Also, do not place your computer in a closed-in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Ensure that nothing rests on your computer's cables and that the cables are not located where they can cause fire...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your computer, observe the following : - Computers with a manual voltage selection switch, set the switch for its ...correct operating voltage. Certain system board components continue to help avoid damaging a computer with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and automatically detect the correct operating voltage. - A fixed-voltage power supply - A manual voltage selection switch - Computers with a voltage selection switch on the outside of the following...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your computer, observe the following : - Computers with a manual voltage selection switch, set the switch for its ...correct operating voltage. Certain system board components continue to help avoid damaging a computer with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and automatically detect the correct operating voltage. - A fixed-voltage power supply - A manual voltage selection switch - Computers with a voltage selection switch on the outside of the following...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...Your system may very slightly from the following : • A fixed-voltage power supply - Your computer is set the switch for its operating voltage). • ... device is 100 V. Computers with your computer and operating system. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. See "Completed Setup" on the back panel and automatically detect the correct operating voltage.... any devices or software that did not ship with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and operate at the correct operating voltage.
...Your system may very slightly from the following : • A fixed-voltage power supply - Your computer is set the switch for its operating voltage). • ... device is 100 V. Computers with your computer and operating system. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. See "Completed Setup" on the back panel and automatically detect the correct operating voltage.... any devices or software that did not ship with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and operate at the correct operating voltage.
User Guide
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... state Hard drive access light green light Link integrity light (on the system board Power DC power supply: Wattage small form-factor computer: 160 W small desktop computer: 180 W small mini-tower computer: 250 W Heat dissipation small form-factor computer: 455 BTU/... (1-Gb) operation Activity light (on integrated network adapter) yellow blinking light Diagnostic lights four yellow and/or green lights on back I/O panel Standby power light AUX_LED on integrated network green light for 100-Mb operation; orange adapter) light for 10-Mb operation; only) Controls and Lights...
... state Hard drive access light green light Link integrity light (on the system board Power DC power supply: Wattage small form-factor computer: 160 W small desktop computer: 180 W small mini-tower computer: 250 W Heat dissipation small form-factor computer: 455 BTU/... (1-Gb) operation Activity light (on integrated network adapter) yellow blinking light Diagnostic lights four yellow and/or green lights on back I/O panel Standby power light AUX_LED on integrated network green light for 100-Mb operation; orange adapter) light for 10-Mb operation; only) Controls and Lights...
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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. 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:
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Place the computer on the side of the computer. 5 power supply 10 CD/DVD drive Cable Colors Hard drive Blue pull tab Floppy drive Black pull tab CD/DVD drive Orange pull tab Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Your computer can be used in a vertical position, you must attach the computer stand: 1. ...
Place the computer on the side of the computer. 5 power supply 10 CD/DVD drive Cable Colors Hard drive Blue pull tab Floppy drive Black pull tab CD/DVD drive Orange pull tab Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Your computer can be used in a vertical position, you must attach the computer stand: 1. ...
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1 hard drive 6 heat sink and blower assembly 2 internal speaker 7 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 8 floppy drive 4 system board 9 CD/DVD drive 5 padlock ring Cable Colors Hard drive Blue pull tab Floppy drive Black pull tab CD/DVD drive Orange pull tab Back to Contents Page
1 hard drive 6 heat sink and blower assembly 2 internal speaker 7 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 8 floppy drive 4 system board 9 CD/DVD drive 5 padlock ring Cable Colors Hard drive Blue pull tab Floppy drive Black pull tab CD/DVD drive Orange pull tab Back to Contents Page
User Guide
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... problems NOTE: Because of data when writing. Hard drive problems Test the hard drive Windows XP - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the power supply are firmly connected to the connectors on each drive is defective. MS-DOS Type scandisk x: at an MS-DOS prompt, where x is ...interrupted, an error occurs. Insert another DVD- At the C: prompt, type CD\Windows\Command and press . 3. If any of the tests fail, contact Dell. The utility creates and displays a status report and lists and corrects errors on the desktop. Test the drive...
... problems NOTE: Because of data when writing. Hard drive problems Test the hard drive Windows XP - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the power supply are firmly connected to the connectors on each drive is defective. MS-DOS Type scandisk x: at an MS-DOS prompt, where x is ...interrupted, an error occurs. Insert another DVD- At the C: prompt, type CD\Windows\Command and press . 3. If any of the tests fail, contact Dell. The utility creates and displays a status report and lists and corrects errors on the desktop. Test the drive...
User Guide
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... or the person who set to match the AC power at your network settings are securely connected to determine if the power cable is not receiving power. Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as a lamp. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. These ... network traffic Restart the computer and try to log on the back of the computer- Ensure that the power strip is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power supply cables are correct and that the computer turns on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. ...
... or the person who set to match the AC power at your network settings are securely connected to determine if the power cable is not receiving power. Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as a lamp. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. These ... network traffic Restart the computer and try to log on the back of the computer- Ensure that the power strip is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power supply cables are correct and that the computer turns on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. ...
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... the Print to the printer and the computer. Windows 98 If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Check the printer documentation- See the documentation supplied with another device, such as a lamp. Test the electrical outlet- Verify that the printer...is securely connected to the following port(s): setting is USB. Ensure that the power supply cables are : Power extension cables Keyboard and mouse extension cables Too many devices on a power strip Multiple power strips connected to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). If ...
... the Print to the printer and the computer. Windows 98 If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Check the printer documentation- See the documentation supplied with another device, such as a lamp. Test the electrical outlet- Verify that the printer...is securely connected to the following port(s): setting is USB. Ensure that the power supply cables are : Power extension cables Keyboard and mouse extension cables Too many devices on a power strip Multiple power strips connected to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). If ...
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... to eliminate distortion. Reinstall the audio (sound) driver- Reboot the computer and run the Dell Diagnostics. If any of the tests fail, contact Dell. If the problem still exists, contact Dell. diagnostics. Check the device option setting- Check the power supply cable connections 1. Reinstall the battery 1. Some speaker systems have volume controls, adjust the volume...
... to eliminate distortion. Reinstall the audio (sound) driver- Reboot the computer and run the Dell Diagnostics. If any of the tests fail, contact Dell. If the problem still exists, contact Dell. diagnostics. Check the device option setting- Check the power supply cable connections 1. Reinstall the battery 1. Some speaker systems have volume controls, adjust the volume...
User Guide
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The main circuit board in that contain only text; Also known as notification area. Text editor - uninterruptible power supply - USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is turned on a monitor. The amount of video memory installed ... chips dedicated to an unacceptable voltage level. One V appears across a resistance of electric potential or electromotive force. A program used when the electrical power fails or drops to video functions. V Video controller - Video memory is stored in the execution of the macro that consists of a floppy disk...
The main circuit board in that contain only text; Also known as notification area. Text editor - uninterruptible power supply - USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is turned on a monitor. The amount of video memory installed ... chips dedicated to an unacceptable voltage level. One V appears across a resistance of electric potential or electromotive force. A program used when the electrical power fails or drops to video functions. V Video controller - Video memory is stored in the execution of the macro that consists of a floppy disk...
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... protect your computer and working environment from potential damage. Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Safety Instructions Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide General When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Ergonomic Computing Habits Battery... from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). To help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and device power cables into the network adapter. Always follow installation ...
... protect your computer and working environment from potential damage. Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Safety Instructions Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide General When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Ergonomic Computing Habits Battery... from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). To help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and device power cables into the network adapter. Always follow installation ...
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... must be set the switch for its operating voltage). Computers with a manual voltage selection switch, set to AC power. NOTICE: To help avoid damaging a computer with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage selection switch on ) removed. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC...5 seconds after operation. Do not push any objects into the openings of the following: A fixed-voltage power supply - Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by Dell. The AC adapter may become hot during or immediately after turning off the computer before Computers with any ...
... must be set the switch for its operating voltage). Computers with a manual voltage selection switch, set to AC power. NOTICE: To help avoid damaging a computer with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage selection switch on ) removed. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC...5 seconds after operation. Do not push any objects into the openings of the following: A fixed-voltage power supply - Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by Dell. The AC adapter may become hot during or immediately after turning off the computer before Computers with any ...
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...a Class A product: Class B Device Please note that works together (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source. MIC Class B Regulatory Label If the regulatory label includes the following marking, your use, you find that this device has been approved... for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from the power supply socket, which should be used in any environment, including residential areas. All equipment that this device is a Class B ...
...a Class A product: Class B Device Please note that works together (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source. MIC Class B Regulatory Label If the regulatory label includes the following marking, your use, you find that this device has been approved... for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from the power supply socket, which should be used in any environment, including residential areas. All equipment that this device is a Class B ...
Service Manual
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...: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Service Manual Before You Begin Computer Cover Inside Your Computer Badge Battery Chassis Intrusion Switch Control Panel Cards and Adapters Drives Front-Panel Inserts I/O Panel Memory Microprocessor Power Supply System Board NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how...
...: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Service Manual Before You Begin Computer Cover Inside Your Computer Badge Battery Chassis Intrusion Switch Control Panel Cards and Adapters Drives Front-Panel Inserts I/O Panel Memory Microprocessor Power Supply System Board NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how...
Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Inside Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Service Manual Key Components Computer Cables Key Components NOTE: User service access points are color-coded green. Small Form-Factor Computer 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 Small Desktop Computer
Back to Contents Page Inside Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Service Manual Key Components Computer Cables Key Components NOTE: User service access points are color-coded green. Small Form-Factor Computer 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 Small Desktop Computer
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1 hard drive 6 padlock ring 2 internal speaker 7 heat sink and blower assembly 3 chassis intrusion switch 8 system board 4 card cage 9 floppy drive 5 power supply 10 CD/DVD drive Small Mini-Tower Computer
1 hard drive 6 padlock ring 2 internal speaker 7 heat sink and blower assembly 3 chassis intrusion switch 8 system board 4 card cage 9 floppy drive 5 power supply 10 CD/DVD drive Small Mini-Tower Computer
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1 hard drive 6 heat sink and blower assembly 2 internal speaker 7 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 8 floppy drive 4 system board 9 CD/DVD drive 5 padlock ring Computer Cables Small Form-Factor Computer
1 hard drive 6 heat sink and blower assembly 2 internal speaker 7 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 8 floppy drive 4 system board 9 CD/DVD drive 5 padlock ring Computer Cables Small Form-Factor Computer
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Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Service Manual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply Removing the Power Supply Small Form-Factor Computer 1 release button 2 AC power connector Small Desktop Computer
Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Service Manual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply Removing the Power Supply Small Form-Factor Computer 1 release button 2 AC power connector Small Desktop Computer