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Regulatory model numbers appear throughout this document; You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer. their chassis type equivalents are already installed on your hard drive, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. About This Guide This document contains getting started/setup, solving problems...
Regulatory model numbers appear throughout this document; You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer. their chassis type equivalents are already installed on your hard drive, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. About This Guide This document contains getting started/setup, solving problems...
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www.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 ... the User's Guides icon 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 1 Click the Start button...
www.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 ... the User's Guides icon 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 1 Click the Start button...
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... downloads • Details on the screen. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 7 What Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such...Customer Care - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Dell Premier Support Website - This website may not be available in all regions. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Contact information, order status, warranty...
... downloads • Details on the screen. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 7 What Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such...Customer Care - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Dell Premier Support Website - This website may not be available in all regions. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Contact information, order status, warranty...
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...computer. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of computer problems. For more information, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics" on page 18. Located on the front of the computer SY S T E M ME S S AG E S - If you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for an example of ...audible beeps emitted by your computer Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD while ...
...computer. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of computer problems. For more information, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics" on page 18. Located on the front of the computer SY S T E M ME S S AG E S - If you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for an example of ...audible beeps emitted by your computer Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD while ...
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... Setup and Quick Reference Guide The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your hard drive fails, run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you contact Dell for Dell's service and support personnel. NOTICE: If...
... Setup and Quick Reference Guide The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your hard drive fails, run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you contact Dell for Dell's service and support personnel. NOTICE: If...
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... device list appears, highlight Boot to the Main Menu screen. 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. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Shut down and restart the computer...
... device list appears, highlight Boot to the Main Menu screen. 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. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Shut down and restart the computer...
User Guide
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... computer Troubleshooting information Tools and utilities Warranty information You can use this CD to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run diagnostics tools. Back to reinstall my operating system Located on your computer. A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For ? Operating System...
... computer Troubleshooting information Tools and utilities Warranty information You can use this CD to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run diagnostics tools. Back to reinstall my operating system Located on your computer. A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For ? Operating System...
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... XP Help and Support Center 1. drivers, patches, and software updates Reference - Back to access the electronic documentation stored on your problem. 4. Latest drivers for Dell Support website my computer Answers to reinstall drivers for my computer Frequently asked questions File... government, and education customers. Follow the instructions shown on my computer's configuration Service contract for my computer Dell Premier Support website The Dell Premier Support website is customized for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system ...
... XP Help and Support Center 1. drivers, patches, and software updates Reference - Back to access the electronic documentation stored on your problem. 4. Latest drivers for Dell Support website my computer Answers to reinstall drivers for my computer Frequently asked questions File... government, and education customers. Follow the instructions shown on my computer's configuration Service contract for my computer Dell Premier Support website The Dell Premier Support website is customized for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system ...
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... a manual voltage selection switch, set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on For more information, see "System Setup Options ." 2 keyboard If you connect a mouse to the same address.
... a manual voltage selection switch, set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on For more information, see "System Setup Options ." 2 keyboard If you connect a mouse to the same address.
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... attached devices and disconnect them 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 of the card clip. On the card clip, press the card clip lever toward... the PCI card slot. 3. To control the adapter through your operating system, click the Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click the integrated graphics driver...
... attached devices and disconnect them 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 of the card clip. On the card clip, press the card clip lever toward... the PCI card slot. 3. To control the adapter through your operating system, click the Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click the integrated graphics driver...
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CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your Dell computer uses only PCI slots. ISA cards are replacing a card, remove the current driver for one low-profile, 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI card or serial port adapter. If you are installing or replacing a PCI card, ... procedures in this procedure, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." 1. Open the computer cover. 7. 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. Your...
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your Dell computer uses only PCI slots. ISA cards are replacing a card, remove the current driver for one low-profile, 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI card or serial port adapter. If you are installing or replacing a PCI card, ... procedures in this procedure, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." 1. Open the computer cover. 7. 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. Your...
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... outlets, and turn them from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 13. See the documentation for the card for information on . Connect any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter's connectors. If you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if enabled, causes the...
... outlets, and turn them from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 13. See the documentation for the card for information on . Connect any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter's connectors. If you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if enabled, causes the...
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...changing Chassis Intrusion to their electrical outlets. 3. Open the computer cover. 6. Lift the tab on . If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. After you perform this procedure, see "Raising the Retention Arm"). Cover was previously removed. 12. Serial Port Adapters Installing a Serial Port Adapter CAUTION...Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. Lower the retention arm and press it into place. Remove the card's driver from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to maintain FCC certification of its top corners, and ease it from the...
...changing Chassis Intrusion to their electrical outlets. 3. Open the computer cover. 6. Lift the tab on . If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. After you perform this procedure, see "Raising the Retention Arm"). Cover was previously removed. 12. Serial Port Adapters Installing a Serial Port Adapter CAUTION...Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. Lower the retention arm and press it into place. Remove the card's driver from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to maintain FCC certification of its top corners, and ease it from the...
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...-in connectors on the front or back panel of the cable to ground the system board. 4. Cover was previously removed. 12. Install the appropriate drivers for Sound to Contents Page To locate the TAPI connector on the screen at the next computer start - Open the computer cover. 6. For more ...information, see the manufacturer's documentation and your computer, and then unplug it is attached, remove the stand. 5. Install the appropriate modem driver and voice program. Disconnect the computer power cable from your Microsoft® Windows® documentation.
...-in connectors on the front or back panel of the cable to ground the system board. 4. Cover was previously removed. 12. Install the appropriate drivers for Sound to Contents Page To locate the TAPI connector on the screen at the next computer start - Open the computer cover. 6. For more ...information, see the manufacturer's documentation and your computer, and then unplug it is attached, remove the stand. 5. Install the appropriate modem driver and voice program. Disconnect the computer power cable from your Microsoft® Windows® documentation.
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...connectors for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. If your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on computers with a sound card, the line-out connector is on the card. 8 line-out Use the blue line-in... plug it connector into the green mouse connector. Orange - On computers with integrated sound) to attach a record/playback connector device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. 3 mouse Plug a standard mouse into a USB connector. A ...
...connectors for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. If your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on computers with a sound card, the line-out connector is on the card. 8 line-out Use the blue line-in... plug it connector into the green mouse connector. Orange - On computers with integrated sound) to attach a record/playback connector device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. 3 mouse Plug a standard mouse into a USB connector. A ...
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... then click the integrated graphics driver's userinterface icon. 1. To control the adapter through your computer, and then unplug it is attached. 5. Disconnect 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...
... then click the integrated graphics driver's userinterface icon. 1. To control the adapter through your computer, and then unplug it is attached. 5. Disconnect 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...
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.... PCI Cards NOTE: To meet PC99 requirements, your Dell computer uses only PCI slots. Disconnect the computer power 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.... PCI Card 1. ISA cards are replacing a card, remove the current driver for up and away from the operating system. 2. Perform ...
.... PCI Cards NOTE: To meet PC99 requirements, your Dell computer uses only PCI slots. Disconnect the computer power 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.... PCI Card 1. ISA cards are replacing a card, remove the current driver for up and away from the operating system. 2. Perform ...
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... an add-in network adapter's connectors. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. Connect external audio devices to appear on . Reconnect any drivers required for the card as described in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." If you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if enabled, causes the...
... an add-in network adapter's connectors. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. Connect external audio devices to appear on . Reconnect any drivers required for the card as described in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." If you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if enabled, causes the...
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...yellow light flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is 100 V. Yellow - Dell recommends the use of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into the purple keyboard connector. If... card containing a parallel connector configured to the same address. The computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on computers with integrated sound) to the computer. Turn off the computer and any attached devices connector before you ...
...yellow light flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is 100 V. Yellow - Dell recommends the use of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into the purple keyboard connector. If... card containing a parallel connector configured to the same address. The computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on computers with integrated sound) to the computer. Turn off the computer and any attached devices connector before you ...
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...electrical outlets. 3. 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. Remove the filler bracket by raising the hinged lever and sliding the bracket up. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the... 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.
...electrical outlets. 3. 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. Remove the filler bracket by raising the hinged lever and sliding the bracket up. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the... 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.