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...My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are shown below: Regulatory Model Numbers and Chassis Types DHS = small desktop (SD) chassis DHP = small form-factor (SF) chassis DHM = ... Reference Guide 5 To obtain the latest versions of the documents on your documentation. Readme files may be included on your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer. About This Guide This document contains getting started/setup, solving problems, and safety, regulatory, and warranty information...
...My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are shown below: Regulatory Model Numbers and Chassis Types DHS = small desktop (SD) chassis DHP = small form-factor (SF) chassis DHM = ... Reference Guide 5 To obtain the latest versions of the documents on your documentation. Readme files may be included on your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer. About This Guide This document contains getting started/setup, solving problems, and safety, regulatory, and warranty information...
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... the devices that came with your computer. Microsoft Windows 2000 Double-click the User's Guides icon on your desktop. 6 Setup and Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® ...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 Support Center ...
... the devices that came with your computer. Microsoft Windows 2000 Double-click the User's Guides icon on your desktop. 6 Setup and Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® ...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 Support Center ...
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Use the expansion card connector as shown in the illustration. 14 Setup and Quick Reference Guide 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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com ABCD Desktop Setup -
Use the expansion card connector as shown in the illustration. 14 Setup and Quick Reference Guide 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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com ABCD Desktop Setup -
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... on page 18. The Dell Diagnostics tests various components in your computer Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your computer. S E E Y O U R User's Guide F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I GH T S - and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description ... FOLLOWING FEATURES CAN INDICATE A POSSIBLE FAILURE AND H E L P Y O U T R O U B L E S H O O T A C O M P U T E R P R O B L E M . Located on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.
... on page 18. The Dell Diagnostics tests various components in your computer Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your computer. S E E Y O U R User's Guide F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I GH T S - and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description ... FOLLOWING FEATURES CAN INDICATE A POSSIBLE FAILURE AND H E L P Y O U T R O U B L E S H O O T A C O M P U T E R P R O B L E M . Located on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.
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... want to wait until you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD. 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 computer through the...
... want to wait until you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD. 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 computer through the...
User Guide
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Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Documentation for Your Computer Finding Information for Your Computer Technical Specifications System Board Components Cleaning Your Computer Advanced Features LegacySelect Technology ... and DVI Adapter Cards Battery Memory PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Drives Microprocessor Telephony Applications Programming Interface (TAPI) Closing the Computer Cover Small Desktop Computer About Your Computer Front View Back View Inside Your Computer Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Adding and Removing Parts Opening the Computer Cover...
Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Documentation for Your Computer Finding Information for Your Computer Technical Specifications System Board Components Cleaning Your Computer Advanced Features LegacySelect Technology ... and DVI Adapter Cards Battery Memory PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Drives Microprocessor Telephony Applications Programming Interface (TAPI) Closing the Computer Cover Small Desktop Computer About Your Computer Front View Back View Inside Your Computer Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Adding and Removing Parts Opening the Computer Cover...
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... your operating system, double-click the User's Guides icon on my computer's configuration Service contract for my computer Dell Premier Support website The Dell Premier Support website is customized for the devices that describes your computer. If you reinstall your operating system, use... specifications, and white papers Service call status Top technical issues for my computer Frequently asked questions File downloads Details on your desktop or click the Start button and then click Help and Support to reinstall drivers for corporate, government, and education customers. Follow...
... your operating system, double-click the User's Guides icon on my computer's configuration Service contract for my computer Dell Premier Support website The Dell Premier Support website is customized for the devices that describes your computer. If you reinstall your operating system, use... specifications, and white papers Service call status Top technical issues for my computer Frequently asked questions File downloads Details on your desktop or click the Start button and then click Help and Support to reinstall drivers for corporate, government, and education customers. Follow...
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...card size = 10.67 cm [4.2 inches] high by 16.76 cm [6.6 inches] long) Small desktop computer expansion-card connectors: two PCI slots and one bay for a 5.25-inch CD/DVD drive two bays for two 3.5-inch floppy drives two bays for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Small ... Externally accessible bays: Small form-factor computer one for a slimline floppy drive one bay for a slimline CD/DVD drive Small desktop computer one bay for two 5.25-inch CD/DVD Audio Audio type AC97, Sound Blaster emulation Audio controller Integrated AC97 Codec Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External...
...card size = 10.67 cm [4.2 inches] high by 16.76 cm [6.6 inches] long) Small desktop computer expansion-card connectors: two PCI slots and one bay for a 5.25-inch CD/DVD drive two bays for two 3.5-inch floppy drives two bays for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Small ... Externally accessible bays: Small form-factor computer one for a slimline floppy drive one bay for a slimline CD/DVD drive Small desktop computer one bay for two 5.25-inch CD/DVD Audio Audio type AC97, Sound Blaster emulation Audio controller Integrated AC97 Codec Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External...
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... (if installed) during computer start-up changes boot sequence (during start -up Internally accessible bays: 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 ...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 25-hole...
... (if installed) during computer start-up changes boot sequence (during start -up Internally accessible bays: 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 ...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 25-hole...
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...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/hr (average) small desktop computer: 500 BTU/hr (average) small mini-tower computer: 910 BTU/hr (average)...factor computer: Height 9.0 cm (3.57 inches) Width 31.9 cm (12.54 inches) Depth 35.4 cm (13.93 inches) Weight 6 kg (14 lbs) Small desktop computer: Height 10.6 cm (4.2 inches) Width 38.9 cm (15.3 inches) Depth 43.2 cm (17 inches) Weight 9.9 kg (22 lbs) Small mini-tower ...
...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/hr (average) small desktop computer: 500 BTU/hr (average) small mini-tower computer: 910 BTU/hr (average)...factor computer: Height 9.0 cm (3.57 inches) Width 31.9 cm (12.54 inches) Depth 35.4 cm (13.93 inches) Weight 6 kg (14 lbs) Small desktop computer: Height 10.6 cm (4.2 inches) Width 38.9 cm (15.3 inches) Depth 43.2 cm (17 inches) Weight 9.9 kg (22 lbs) Small mini-tower ...
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...standard on all OptiPlex™ systems and is an application that will identify systems, place them in conjunction with IT Assistant, OMCI allows customers to monitor system health at support.dell.com. Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation OMCI is optionally available for Dell Precision™ ... changes to the Chassis Intrusion setting. 5. Press the down -arrow key to move to Detected. Used in the appropriate group (Desktop, Portable, Workstation, Server), and provide extensive detail on the configuration, OS, and hardware makeup of potential fault conditions. Cover was...
...standard on all OptiPlex™ systems and is an application that will identify systems, place them in conjunction with IT Assistant, OMCI allows customers to monitor system health at support.dell.com. Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation OMCI is optionally available for Dell Precision™ ... changes to the Chassis Intrusion setting. 5. Press the down -arrow key to move to Detected. Used in the appropriate group (Desktop, Portable, Workstation, Server), and provide extensive detail on the configuration, OS, and hardware makeup of potential fault conditions. Cover was...
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...try again. Moves to wait until you see the Manufacturing Test Report that came with your computer, or find this information, see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. In many fields, you can change (because they are set by pressing ) or record the information for...the appropriate value. A line of boxes across the bottom of all screens that display your computer. Scrolls through the options in the online Dell Accessories folder. Two boxes below the title box that lists the computer name Computer data - The fields that you cannot change appear bright...
...try again. Moves to wait until you see the Manufacturing Test Report that came with your computer, or find this information, see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. In many fields, you can change (because they are set by pressing ) or record the information for...the appropriate value. A line of boxes across the bottom of all screens that display your computer. Scrolls through the options in the online Dell Accessories folder. Two boxes below the title box that lists the computer name Computer data - The fields that you cannot change appear bright...
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... in a field. The computer attempts to boot from the CD drive. PXE - Option Settings Normal - (Available only for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics, but specify that allows you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your device is not available from which the... computer boots. CD Drive - If a boot routine is bootable, check the device documentation or ...
... in a field. The computer attempts to boot from the CD drive. PXE - Option Settings Normal - (Available only for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics, but specify that allows you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your device is not available from which the... computer boots. CD Drive - If a boot routine is bootable, check the device documentation or ...
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... devices and disconnect them from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you do not damage any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in the... from their electrical outlets. 3. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer, and then unplug it toward the front of desktop space. 6. Locate the two release buttons shown in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable ...
... devices and disconnect them from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you do not damage any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in the... from their electrical outlets. 3. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer, and then unplug it toward the front of desktop space. 6. Locate the two release buttons shown in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable ...
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... the floppy drive. 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 Desktop Computer 1 CD-drive Press this button to eject your CD player are operating. 5 power button Press this button to turn off...
... the floppy drive. 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 Desktop Computer 1 CD-drive Press this button to eject your CD player are operating. 5 power button Press this button to turn off...
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Open the door to place the computer in Japan is 100 V. See "Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand." Back View Small Desktop Computer 1 back-panel connectors 2 AGP/DVI card slot 3 card slots 4 power connector 5 voltage selection switch (may not be set the switch for a ... 9 service tag 10 headphone connector 11 USB connectors The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to identify your computer when you access the Dell | Support website or call technical support. Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into any of light ...
Open the door to place the computer in Japan is 100 V. See "Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand." Back View Small Desktop Computer 1 back-panel connectors 2 AGP/DVI card slot 3 card slots 4 power connector 5 voltage selection switch (may not be set the switch for a ... 9 service tag 10 headphone connector 11 USB connectors The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to identify your computer when you access the Dell | Support website or call technical support. Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into any of light ...
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...: Safety Instructions." CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your VGA-compatible monitor into the blue connector. NOTICE: Be careful when opening the cover. Small Desktop Computer 1 hard drive 6 2 chassis intrusion switch 7 3 internal speaker 8 4 card cage 9 padlock ring heat sink and blower assembly system board floppy drive 11 diagnostic lights 12...
...: Safety Instructions." CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your VGA-compatible monitor into the blue connector. NOTICE: Be careful when opening the cover. Small Desktop Computer 1 hard drive 6 2 chassis intrusion switch 7 3 internal speaker 8 4 card cage 9 padlock ring heat sink and blower assembly system board floppy drive 11 diagnostic lights 12...
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Back to Contents Page Adding and Removing Small Desktop Computer Parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Opening the Computer Cover AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Battery Drives Memory Microprocessor PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Telephony Applications Programming Interface (TAPI) Closing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Adding and Removing Small Desktop Computer Parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Opening the Computer Cover AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Battery Drives Memory Microprocessor PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Telephony Applications Programming Interface (TAPI) Closing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Page
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...illustration, then press the two release buttons as you lift the cover. Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 3. Locate ...the two release buttons shown in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." Turn off any of the computer. Raise the back of desktop space. 6. NOTICE: Open ...
...illustration, then press the two release buttons as you lift the cover. Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 3. Locate ...the two release buttons shown in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." Turn off any of the computer. Raise the back of desktop space. 6. NOTICE: Open ...
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... them from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 1. Facing the back of the computer, press the release button on the right side of desktop space. 5. Hold the bottom of the computer with one hand while pulling up on the top of the cover with one hand, and then... other hand. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. b. Opening the Cover Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock.
... them from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 1. Facing the back of the computer, press the release button on the right side of desktop space. 5. Hold the bottom of the computer with one hand while pulling up on the top of the cover with one hand, and then... other hand. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. b. Opening the Cover Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock.