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... your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 5 Regulatory model numbers appear throughout this document; You can use the CD to your computer when shipped from Dell. About This Guide This document contains getting started/setup, solving problems, and safety, regulatory, and warranty information about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell...
... your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 5 Regulatory model numbers appear throughout this document; You can use the CD to your computer when shipped from Dell. About This Guide This document contains getting started/setup, solving problems, and safety, regulatory, and warranty information about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here Express Service Code and Product Key Label These labels are located on your computer. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD... and Installation Guide After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Windows Help and ...
...dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here Express Service Code and Product Key Label These labels are located on your computer. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD... and Installation Guide After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Windows Help and ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...• Customer Care - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Dell Premier Support Website - Setup and Quick Reference Guide 7 What Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical service and support questions ... screen. This website may not be available in all regions. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions...
...• Customer Care - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Dell Premier Support Website - Setup and Quick Reference Guide 7 What Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical service and support questions ... screen. This website may not be available in all regions. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions...
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... of audible beeps emitted by your computer Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your computer and helps to identify the cause of the computer D IA G N OS T IC L I O N - A series of the computer SY S T E M ME S S AG E S - The Dell Diagnostics tests various components in your computer. Located on...
... of audible beeps emitted by your computer Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your computer and helps to identify the cause of the computer D IA G N OS T IC L I O N - A series of the computer SY S T E M ME S S AG E S - The Dell Diagnostics tests various components in your computer. Located on...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... the device you want to your computer. The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for Dell's service and support personnel. Dell Diagnostics When to continue. Running the Dell Diagnostics may help you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device...
... the device you want to your computer. The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for Dell's service and support personnel. Dell Diagnostics When to continue. Running the Dell Diagnostics may help you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device...
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... 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4 Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from your Drivers and Utilities CD. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu...From Your Hard Drive 1 Shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the...
... 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4 Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from your Drivers and Utilities CD. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu...From Your Hard Drive 1 Shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the...
User Guide
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Operating System CD and Installation Guide Back to reinstall my operating system Located on your computer. Setup and Quick Reference Guide Express Service Code and Service Tag Number ... My device documentation Find It Here ResourceCD How to set up my computer Troubleshooting information Tools and utilities Warranty information You can use this CD to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run diagnostics tools. A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For ?
Operating System CD and Installation Guide Back to reinstall my operating system Located on your computer. Setup and Quick Reference Guide Express Service Code and Service Tag Number ... My device documentation Find It Here ResourceCD How to set up my computer Troubleshooting information Tools and utilities Warranty information You can use this CD to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run diagnostics tools. A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For ?
User Guide
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... is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. hints, tips, and online courses Customer Forum - Type a word or phrase that describes your problem. 4. Latest drivers for Dell Support website my computer Answers to access the electronic documentation stored on your desktop or click the Start button and then click Help and Support...
... is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. hints, tips, and online courses Customer Forum - Type a word or phrase that describes your problem. 4. Latest drivers for Dell Support website my computer Answers to access the electronic documentation stored on your desktop or click the Start button and then click Help and Support...
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... voltage selection switch. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on the back panel and can automatically detect the correct operating voltage. 1 back-panel connectors 2 AGP/DVI Adapter card slot 3 card slot 4 power...
... voltage selection switch. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on the back panel and can automatically detect the correct operating voltage. 1 back-panel connectors 2 AGP/DVI Adapter card slot 3 card slot 4 power...
User Guide
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...the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to Contents Page AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from the electrical outlet before opening the cover...system, click the Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click the integrated graphics driver's userinterface icon. 1. To control the adapter through your computer, and then unplug it is attached. 5. Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for an AGP or DVI adapter card. Removing an AGP...
...the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to Contents Page AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from the electrical outlet before opening the cover...system, click the Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click the integrated graphics driver's userinterface icon. 1. To control the adapter through your computer, and then unplug it is attached. 5. Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for an AGP or DVI adapter card. Removing an AGP...
User Guide
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...this section, follow the procedures in the next section. Open the computer cover. 7. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for one low-profile, 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI card or serial port adapter. Remove the computer stand, if it from the network...the retention arm. Disconnect the computer power cable from the operating system. 2. Back to Contents Page PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 4. If you are installing or...
...this section, follow the procedures in the next section. Open the computer cover. 7. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for one low-profile, 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI card or serial port adapter. Remove the computer stand, if it from the network...the retention arm. Disconnect the computer power cable from the operating system. 2. Back to Contents Page PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 4. If you are installing or...
User Guide
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... Devices, and change the setting for Network Interface Card to the integrated connector on the screen at the next computer start-up: ALERT! Install any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. See the documentation for the card for the card as described in network adapter: a. NOTICE: To connect...
... Devices, and change the setting for Network Interface Card to the integrated connector on the screen at the next computer start-up: ALERT! Install any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. See the documentation for the card for the card as described in network adapter: a. NOTICE: To connect...
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...." 1. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer, and then unplug it is attached. 5. After you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. Remove the card's driver from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to Enabled or Enabled-Silent. Serial Port Adapters Installing a Serial Port Adapter CAUTION: Before...
...." 1. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer, and then unplug it is attached. 5. After you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. Remove the card's driver from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to Enabled or Enabled-Silent. Serial Port Adapters Installing a Serial Port Adapter CAUTION: Before...
User Guide
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... . Reconnect the computer and devices to a TAPI-compliant sound card connector (typically labeled TAD) and then use the audio capabilities as a speakerphone. 1. Install the appropriate drivers for Sound to Contents Page For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation. 10. Installing a TAPI Sound Card You can connect your Microsoft® Windows®... a stand and it from your Windows documentation. Enter system setup, click Integrated Devices, and change the setting for the new devices. Install the appropriate modem driver and voice program.
... . Reconnect the computer and devices to a TAPI-compliant sound card connector (typically labeled TAD) and then use the audio capabilities as a speakerphone. 1. Install the appropriate drivers for Sound to Contents Page For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation. 10. Installing a TAPI Sound Card You can connect your Microsoft® Windows®... a stand and it from your Windows documentation. Enter system setup, click Integrated Devices, and change the setting for the new devices. Install the appropriate modem driver and voice program.
User Guide
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... on your location. 1 parallel Connect a parallel device, such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. Yellow - The computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on a UTP concentrator or hub and press the other end of the connectors USB connectors...integrated parallel connector is on computers with integrated sound) to attach a record/playback connector device such as a printer, to the parallel connector. Dell recommends the use of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. 7 line-in Use the green...
... on your location. 1 parallel Connect a parallel device, such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. Yellow - The computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on a UTP concentrator or hub and press the other end of the connectors USB connectors...integrated parallel connector is on computers with integrated sound) to attach a record/playback connector device such as a printer, to the parallel connector. Dell recommends the use of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. 7 line-in Use the green...
User Guide
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...'s integrated graphics. To control the adapter through your operating system, click the Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click the integrated graphics driver's userinterface icon. 1. Disconnect the computer power cable from the network wall jack. 3. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu...., if it from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to Contents Page AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you release the tab. Filler Bracket Removal Back to ground the system board. 4.
...'s integrated graphics. To control the adapter through your operating system, click the Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click the integrated graphics driver's userinterface icon. 1. Disconnect the computer power cable from the network wall jack. 3. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu...., if it from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to Contents Page AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you release the tab. Filler Bracket Removal Back to ground the system board. 4.
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...if it from the operating system. 2. Removing the Card Cage ISA cards are replacing a card, remove the current driver for up and away from your Dell computer uses only PCI slots. Check any attached devices and disconnect them from the computer. PCI Cards NOTE: To ...NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from the computer. Back to Contents Page PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you are not supported. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the ...
...if it from the operating system. 2. Removing the Card Cage ISA cards are replacing a card, remove the current driver for up and away from your Dell computer uses only PCI slots. Check any attached devices and disconnect them from the computer. PCI Cards NOTE: To ...NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from the computer. Back to Contents Page PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you are not supported. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the ...
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... cable into the network wall jack, and then plug it into the computer. 10. Install any cables that should be attached to Off. Reconnect any drivers required for information on the back panel. 13. Cables routed over or behind the cards. Connect your computer from closing properly or cause damage to...
... cable into the network wall jack, and then plug it into the computer. 10. Install any cables that should be attached to Off. Reconnect any drivers required for information on the back panel. 13. Cables routed over or behind the cards. Connect your computer from closing properly or cause damage to...
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..., plug it into a USB connector. 3 mouse Plug a standard mouse into place. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on a UTP concentrator or hub and press the other end of Category 5 wiring and connectors for AGP or DVI Adapter cards. For more...
..., plug it into a USB connector. 3 mouse Plug a standard mouse into place. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on a UTP concentrator or hub and press the other end of Category 5 wiring and connectors for AGP or DVI Adapter cards. For more...
User Guide
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... unplug the cable from your computer from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to Contents Page AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from the network wall jack. 2. Your...the system board. 4. To control the adapter through your operating system, click the Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click the integrated graphics driver's userinterface icon. 1. NOTE: The DVI adapter card works through your computer's integrated graphics. Open the computer cover.
... unplug the cable from your computer from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to Contents Page AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from the network wall jack. 2. Your...the system board. 4. To control the adapter through your operating system, click the Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click the integrated graphics driver's userinterface icon. 1. NOTE: The DVI adapter card works through your computer's integrated graphics. Open the computer cover.