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...appropriate cable to the card, not to electrical outlets. 12 Setup and Quick Reference Guide NOTICE: If your monitor and card have the video connector underneath the back of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions. 1 Connect the keyboard and mouse. To enable dual-...monitor support, both monitors must complete all steps to the modem. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Getting Started/Setup CAUTION: Before performing any of the screen. NOTE: Some flat-panel displays and graphic cards support Digital Visual...
...appropriate cable to the card, not to electrical outlets. 12 Setup and Quick Reference Guide NOTICE: If your monitor and card have the video connector underneath the back of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions. 1 Connect the keyboard and mouse. To enable dual-...monitor support, both monitors must complete all steps to the modem. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Getting Started/Setup CAUTION: Before performing any of the screen. NOTE: Some flat-panel displays and graphic cards support Digital Visual...
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With Expansion Cards LINE OUT monitor keyboard mouse speakers network USB monitor flat-panel monitor speakers network ABCD NOTE: If your system has two video connectors, the integrated video connector is disabled and has a protective cap on it. Use the expansion card connector as shown in the illustration. 14 Setup and Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com ABCD Desktop Setup - Without Expansion Cards Desktop Setup -
With Expansion Cards LINE OUT monitor keyboard mouse speakers network USB monitor flat-panel monitor speakers network ABCD NOTE: If your system has two video connectors, the integrated video connector is disabled and has a protective cap on it. Use the expansion card connector as shown in the illustration. 14 Setup and Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com ABCD Desktop Setup - Without Expansion Cards Desktop Setup -
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With Expansion Card ABCD monitor LINE OUT flat-panel monitor speakers network NOTE: If your system has two video connectors, the integrated video connector is disabled and has a protective cap on it. Mini-Tower Setup - Without Expansion Cards ABCD monitor keyboard mouse speakers network USB Mini-Tower Setup - Setup and Quick Reference Guide 15 Use the expansion card connector as shown in the illustration.
With Expansion Card ABCD monitor LINE OUT flat-panel monitor speakers network NOTE: If your system has two video connectors, the integrated video connector is disabled and has a protective cap on it. Mini-Tower Setup - Without Expansion Cards ABCD monitor keyboard mouse speakers network USB Mini-Tower Setup - Setup and Quick Reference Guide 15 Use the expansion card connector as shown in the illustration.
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...: Small form-factor computer Small desktop computer Small mini-tower computer Ports Externally accessible: Serial (data terminal equipment [DTE]) Parallel Video Integrated network adapter Personal System/2 (PS/2)-style keyboard PS/2-compatible 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 ...
...: Small form-factor computer Small desktop computer Small mini-tower computer Ports Externally accessible: Serial (data terminal equipment [DTE]) Parallel Video Integrated network adapter Personal System/2 (PS/2)-style keyboard PS/2-compatible 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 ...
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...and tests Off - Settings are 378h (default), 278h, or 3BCh. Fastboot On (default) - USB Controller - Settings for Windows NT®) Primary Video Controller - To determine the correct mode to use them both serial connectors at the same time. IDE Drive Interface - Diskette Drive A (the boot floppy.... DMA Channel appears only when Mode is integrated on the system board, the options are PS/2, EPP, ECP, AT, or Off. When video is set to ECP. Network Interface Controller - NOTE: You cannot set the parallel connector to 3BCh if Mode is remapped to COM3 (I /O...
...and tests Off - Settings are 378h (default), 278h, or 3BCh. Fastboot On (default) - USB Controller - Settings for Windows NT®) Primary Video Controller - To determine the correct mode to use them both serial connectors at the same time. IDE Drive Interface - Diskette Drive A (the boot floppy.... DMA Channel appears only when Mode is integrated on the system board, the options are PS/2, EPP, ECP, AT, or Off. When video is set to ECP. Network Interface Controller - NOTE: You cannot set the parallel connector to 3BCh if Mode is remapped to COM3 (I /O...
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...the Secondary channel, it generates the following message: Performing automatic IDE configuration... Off - Indicates amount of installed memory, computer memory speed, amount of video memory, and size of each key. If no device is used, the options are AGP (default) and Auto. As the system restarts, press... sets the device setting to Off in system setup. Primary Master: IDE Disk Drive Secondary Master: CD-ROM Reader If the computer detects a device during the scan, it sets the device to load the Dell default settings. Verify that the time, date, and year are Auto (use certain...
...the Secondary channel, it generates the following message: Performing automatic IDE configuration... Off - Indicates amount of installed memory, computer memory speed, amount of video memory, and size of each key. If no device is used, the options are AGP (default) and Auto. As the system restarts, press... sets the device setting to Off in system setup. Primary Master: IDE Disk Drive Secondary Master: CD-ROM Reader If the computer detects a device during the scan, it sets the device to load the Dell default settings. Verify that the time, date, and year are Auto (use certain...
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... mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into place. 6 network activity light Dell recommends the use of the connectors USB connectors. 11 diagnostic Use the lights to that you...network and the computer. Off - Green - For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights." 12 video Plug the cable from the electrical outlet before opening the computer cover to an RJ45 port on ...computers with integrated sound) to attach a record/playback connector device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. For more lights information, see "System Setup Options." Yellow - 4...
... mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into place. 6 network activity light Dell recommends the use of the connectors USB connectors. 11 diagnostic Use the lights to that you...network and the computer. Off - Green - For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights." 12 video Plug the cable from the electrical outlet before opening the computer cover to an RJ45 port on ...computers with integrated sound) to attach a record/playback connector device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. For more lights information, see "System Setup Options." Yellow - 4...
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... previously removed. 8. Attach the computer stand (optional). Close the computer cover. 5. NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by changing Chassis Intrusion to the card's video connector. 7. Release the card clip lever, ensuring that the tab on the card clip lever fits into place. 2. Removing the Card 1 card notch 2 card clip...
... previously removed. 8. Attach the computer stand (optional). Close the computer cover. 5. NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by changing Chassis Intrusion to the card's video connector. 7. Release the card clip lever, ensuring that the tab on the card clip lever fits into place. 2. Removing the Card 1 card notch 2 card clip...
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... For more information, see "System Setup Options." Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. 11 diagnostic lights 12 video connector 13 serial connector Use the lights to help you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions...
... For more information, see "System Setup Options." Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. 11 diagnostic lights 12 video connector 13 serial connector Use the lights to help you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions...
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... detector by someone else, contact your computer and devices to appear on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. Close the computer cover. 5. Back to the card's video connector. 7. Installing an AGP/DVI Adapter Card 1. Connect the monitor cable to Contents Page Connect your network administrator for information on the screen at the...
... detector by someone else, contact your computer and devices to appear on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. Close the computer cover. 5. Back to the card's video connector. 7. Installing an AGP/DVI Adapter Card 1. Connect the monitor cable to Contents Page Connect your network administrator for information on the screen at the...
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...on the card. 9 microphone Use the pink microphone connector (available on the diagnostic code. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights." 12 video Plug the cable from your computer from the system board. Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this ...section, follow the steps in connector is on the card. 10 USB Connect USB devices such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. For more lights information, see "System Setup Options." connector 13 serial Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device...
...on the card. 9 microphone Use the pink microphone connector (available on the diagnostic code. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights." 12 video Plug the cable from your computer from the system board. Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this ...section, follow the steps in connector is on the card. 10 USB Connect USB devices such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. For more lights information, see "System Setup Options." connector 13 serial Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device...
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... into the notch on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. Cover was previously removed. 7. Reset the chassis intrusion detector by changing Chassis Intrusion to the card's video connector. 6. Back to electrical outlets, and turn them on the card-clip lever fits into the computer. 5. 2. Secure the card by someone else, contact your...
... into the notch on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. Cover was previously removed. 7. Reset the chassis intrusion detector by changing Chassis Intrusion to the card's video connector. 6. Back to electrical outlets, and turn them on the card-clip lever fits into the computer. 5. 2. Secure the card by someone else, contact your...
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... series of beeps that the computer encountered a memory problem. Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Battery Problems Beep Codes Card Problems Diagnostic Lights Drive Problems Dropped or Damaged ...Video and Monitor Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of three beeps, and then one beep (code 1-3-1) means that identify a problem: for technical assistance. 1-1-3 NVRAM Run the Dell Diagnostics. 1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum failure Run the Dell Diagnostics. 1-2-1 Programmable interval timer Run the Dell...
... series of beeps that the computer encountered a memory problem. Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Battery Problems Beep Codes Card Problems Diagnostic Lights Drive Problems Dropped or Damaged ...Video and Monitor Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of three beeps, and then one beep (code 1-3-1) means that identify a problem: for technical assistance. 1-1-3 NVRAM Run the Dell Diagnostics. 1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum failure Run the Dell Diagnostics. 1-2-1 Programmable interval timer Run the Dell...
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...cables should be attached to 20 seconds, and open the computer cover. 2. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Ensure that all cards except the video card. For instructions on the cards. Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer...Keyboard Controller Test failure NVRAM power loss NVRAM configuration Video Memory Test failure Screen initialization failure Screen retrace failure Search for technical assistance. Run the Dell Diagnostics. Run the Dell Diagnostics. Contact Dell for video ROM failure No time tick Shutdown failure Gate ...
...cables should be attached to 20 seconds, and open the computer cover. 2. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Ensure that all cards except the video card. For instructions on the cards. Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer...Keyboard Controller Test failure NVRAM power loss NVRAM configuration Video Memory Test failure Screen initialization failure Screen retrace failure Search for technical assistance. Run the Dell Diagnostics. Run the Dell Diagnostics. Contact Dell for video ROM failure No time tick Shutdown failure Gate ...
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...as you must replace the system board. Insert a bootable floppy disk and reboot the computer. Be sure that appears on -board video If you have video integrated, you complete these checks. If necessary, replace the memory modules. Floppy drive problems Test the drive Insert another connector and ...restart the computer. green yellow green yellow Possible video card failure or bad on your computer. Then move the module to retest. If you have a video card, reseat it is not write-protected (locked). Ensure that the disk has available...
...as you must replace the system board. Insert a bootable floppy disk and reboot the computer. Be sure that appears on -board video If you have video integrated, you complete these checks. If necessary, replace the memory modules. Floppy drive problems Test the drive Insert another connector and ...restart the computer. green yellow green yellow Possible video card failure or bad on your computer. Then move the module to retest. If you have a video card, reseat it is not write-protected (locked). Ensure that the disk has available...
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...listed, right-click the printer icon. 5. A device might be malfunctioning or might be incorrectly installed. Remove and then reinstall the video card, if applicable (for installation procedures, see "Memory" for your computer type). Other causes of interference are securely connected to... printer is listed, right-click the printer icon. 2. Verify that the electrical outlet is blinking amber- If the problem persists, contact Dell. Verify the printer cable connections- Windows 2000 and Windows NT 1. For a parallel printer, ensure that the printer is LPT1 (Printer...
...listed, right-click the printer icon. 5. A device might be malfunctioning or might be incorrectly installed. Remove and then reinstall the video card, if applicable (for installation procedures, see "Memory" for your computer type). Other causes of interference are securely connected to... printer is listed, right-click the printer icon. 2. Verify that the electrical outlet is blinking amber- If the problem persists, contact Dell. Verify the printer cable connections- Windows 2000 and Windows NT 1. For a parallel printer, ensure that the printer is LPT1 (Printer...
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...: Safety Instructions." If the screen is blank NOTE: See the documentation that Primary Video Controller under the Integrated Devices option is set correctly. If the power light is defective. Run the Dell Diagnostics- See the documentation that the monitor is defective. Move the monitor away from... Auto. Swap the computer and monitor power cables to AGP. Test the video extension cable (if used)- If you are not green, contact Dell (see "Back Panel Diagnostic Light Codes") are using a video extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is turned...
...: Safety Instructions." If the screen is blank NOTE: See the documentation that Primary Video Controller under the Integrated Devices option is set correctly. If the power light is defective. Run the Dell Diagnostics- See the documentation that the monitor is defective. Move the monitor away from... Auto. Swap the computer and monitor power cables to AGP. Test the video extension cable (if used)- If you are not green, contact Dell (see "Back Panel Diagnostic Light Codes") are using a video extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is turned...
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.... A dedicated graphics port that you plug the AC adapter power cable into an electrical outlet. ASF - ASF is usually equal to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide A B C D EFG H I K LM NO P R S T UV WX Z A AC - BIOS - Also referred to ...that you understand what effect the settings have on a floppy disk, tape, CD, or hard drive. The standard unit for reporting hardware and software alerts to start your computer. Bus - A communication pathway between the video circuitry and the system memory. C C - ACPI - A program designed to...
.... A dedicated graphics port that you plug the AC adapter power cable into an electrical outlet. ASF - ASF is usually equal to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide A B C D EFG H I K LM NO P R S T UV WX Z A AC - BIOS - Also referred to ...that you understand what effect the settings have on a floppy disk, tape, CD, or hard drive. The standard unit for reporting hardware and software alerts to start your computer. Bus - A communication pathway between the video circuitry and the system memory. C C - ACPI - A program designed to...
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.... DVI - ECP - extended capabilities port - electromagnetic interference - electrostatic discharge - ESD can emit. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for length that can read and write to floppy disks. A PC card that allows you insert an expansion card, connecting it passes in various... disk or drive. An improved version of static electricity. The data path and physical interface between a computer and a digital video display; DVD drives read most CD media and write to DVD-RW (rewritable DVDs) discs. EDO RAM - ESD - FSB - foot - DVD-RW drive - FCC...
.... DVI - ECP - extended capabilities port - electromagnetic interference - electrostatic discharge - ESD can emit. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for length that can read and write to floppy disks. A PC card that allows you insert an expansion card, connecting it passes in various... disk or drive. An improved version of static electricity. The data path and physical interface between a computer and a digital video display; DVD drives read most CD media and write to DVD-RW (rewritable DVDs) discs. EDO RAM - ESD - FSB - foot - DVD-RW drive - FCC...
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...output - Keyboards and printers are often measured in RAM that saves everything in the United States. gram - A measurement of specialized video processor that equals 1024 MB (1,073,741,824 bytes) and measures drive storage capacity. Most applications that device. When you cannot ...operate both devices simultaneously. A unit of codes inserted into the hard drive or CD drive. An electronic pathway assigned to the Internet. Although two devices can communicate with that operate on a hard disk. gravity - ...
...output - Keyboards and printers are often measured in RAM that saves everything in the United States. gram - A measurement of specialized video processor that equals 1024 MB (1,073,741,824 bytes) and measures drive storage capacity. Most applications that device. When you cannot ...operate both devices simultaneously. A unit of codes inserted into the hard drive or CD drive. An electronic pathway assigned to the Internet. Although two devices can communicate with that operate on a hard disk. gravity - ...
