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... installed on your hard drive, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation. Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer. ...To obtain the latest versions of the documents on your computer when shipped from Dell. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 5 About This Guide ...
... installed on your hard drive, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation. Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer. ...To obtain the latest versions of the documents on your computer when shipped from Dell. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 5 About This Guide ...
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...b s i t e - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community Forum - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Dell Premier Support Website - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click ... • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions -
...b s i t e - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community Forum - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Dell Premier Support Website - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click ... • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions -
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The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you do contact Dell, the test results can provide important information for your system configuration is ... a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" in the User's Guide and run the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics" on the screen. 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to test ...
The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you do contact Dell, the test results can provide important information for your system configuration is ... a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" in the User's Guide and run the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics" on the screen. 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to test ...
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... ResourceCD). Setup and Quick Reference Guide 19 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 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. Then shut down your...
... ResourceCD). Setup and Quick Reference Guide 19 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 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. Then shut down your...
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... be operated in which your User's Guide. Your Dell computer system is a utility that tests the hard drive to troubleshoot or confirm a hard drive failure. 1 Turn on your computer (if your platform. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want...Dell computer systems are completed, remove the CD. 11 Close the test screen to return to the back or bottom of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service. Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive...
... be operated in which your User's Guide. Your Dell computer system is a utility that tests the hard drive to troubleshoot or confirm a hard drive failure. 1 Turn on your computer (if your platform. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want...Dell computer systems are completed, remove the CD. 11 Close the test screen to return to the back or bottom of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service. Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive...
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... or controversy between you replace parts, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in returning the replaced part to be entered as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. We will be final and binding on a fee basis. All...IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, WHETHER PREEXISTING, PRESENT, OR FUTURE, AND INCLUDING STATUTORY, COMMON LAW, INTENTIONAL TORT, AND EQUITABLE CLAIMS) AGAINST DELL arising from this limited warranty (including, to the full extent permitted by applicable law, relationships with one of the limited warranty for the product ...
... or controversy between you replace parts, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in returning the replaced part to be entered as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. We will be final and binding on a fee basis. All...IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, WHETHER PREEXISTING, PRESENT, OR FUTURE, AND INCLUDING STATUTORY, COMMON LAW, INTENTIONAL TORT, AND EQUITABLE CLAIMS) AGAINST DELL arising from this limited warranty (including, to the full extent permitted by applicable law, relationships with one of the limited warranty for the product ...
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... shipping container with one of the parties, and may be entered as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Any award of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding on... customer. NOTE: Before you replace parts, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). We will replace any defective part with ...WHETHER PREEXISTING, PRESENT OR FUTURE, AND INCLUDING STATUTORY, COMMON LAW, INTENTIONAL TORT, AND EQUITABLE CLAIMS) AGAINST DELL arising from or relating to us within thirty days, we will you receive under its interpretation, or ...
... shipping container with one of the parties, and may be entered as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Any award of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding on... customer. NOTE: Before you replace parts, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). We will replace any defective part with ...WHETHER PREEXISTING, PRESENT OR FUTURE, AND INCLUDING STATUTORY, COMMON LAW, INTENTIONAL TORT, AND EQUITABLE CLAIMS) AGAINST DELL arising from or relating to us within thirty days, we will you receive under its interpretation, or ...
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... asked questions File downloads Details 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 Customer Care - Click the Start button, and then click...available in all regions. Back to use the ResourceCD to access the electronic documentation stored on your hard drive. How to Contents Page upgrade information for corporate, government, and education customers. Follow the instructions shown on your computer.
... asked questions File downloads Details 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 Customer Care - Click the Start button, and then click...available in all regions. Back to use the ResourceCD to access the electronic documentation stored on your hard drive. How to Contents Page upgrade information for corporate, government, and education customers. Follow the instructions shown on your computer.
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... 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 a 1-inch-high IDE hard drive two bays for a 1-inch high IDE hard drive one 9-pin connector; 16550-compatible on the back I/O panel one...
... 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 a 1-inch-high IDE hard drive two bays for a 1-inch high IDE hard drive one 9-pin connector; 16550-compatible on the back I/O panel one...
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... power light AUX_LED on integrated network green light for 10-Mb operation; solid green for 100-Mb operation; orange adapter) light for power on 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...
... power light AUX_LED on integrated network green light for 10-Mb operation; solid green for 100-Mb operation; orange adapter) light for power on 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...
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Back to Contents Page System Board Components Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide System Board 1 floppy drive connector (DSKT) 2 internal speaker (SPEAKER) 3 battery socket (BATTERY) 4 CD/DVD drive connector (IDE2) 5 hard drive connector (IDE1) 6 front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 7 PCI riser (small mini-tower computer only) 8 standby power light (AUX_PWR) 12 CD drive audio cable connector (CD_IN) 13 telephony connector...
Back to Contents Page System Board Components Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide System Board 1 floppy drive connector (DSKT) 2 internal speaker (SPEAKER) 3 battery socket (BATTERY) 4 CD/DVD drive connector (IDE2) 5 hard drive connector (IDE1) 6 front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 7 PCI riser (small mini-tower computer only) 8 standby power light (AUX_PWR) 12 CD drive audio cable connector (CD_IN) 13 telephony connector...
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... devices that include serial and USB connectors, a parallel connector, a floppy drive, PCI slots, and a PS/2 mouse. It is designed to generate an alert on common platforms, hard-drive images, and help desk procedures. Non Critical/Fault - Too Low/Too ...Voltage - ASF is provided to the administrator through system setup, Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant, or Dell™ custom factory integration. Back to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System...
... devices that include serial and USB connectors, a parallel connector, a floppy drive, PCI slots, and a PS/2 mouse. It is designed to generate an alert on common platforms, hard-drive images, and help desk procedures. Non Critical/Fault - Too Low/Too ...Voltage - ASF is provided to the administrator through system setup, Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant, or Dell™ custom factory integration. Back to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System...
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...on the system board is used in the enabled position (the default) Assigning a System Password To escape from being opened. If your hard drive. the system password is disabled by changing a jumper setting, anyone can only assign a system password when the following option is assigned...and looped security cable with the security cable slot on your data requires more security, it works with the padlock ring. Disabled - Dell recommends that you leave your computer unlocked so that Password Status is assigned Disabled - Antitheft devices usually include a segment of the following...
...on the system board is used in the enabled position (the default) Assigning a System Password To escape from being opened. If your hard drive. the system password is disabled by changing a jumper setting, anyone can only assign a system password when the following option is assigned...and looped security cable with the security cable slot on your data requires more security, it works with the padlock ring. Disabled - Dell recommends that you leave your computer unlocked so that Password Status is assigned Disabled - Antitheft devices usually include a segment of the following...
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... and Setting a New Password NOTICE: This process erases both password options appear as date and time or system password To read the current amount of hard drive installed CAUTION: Before you open the computer cover, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." 7. Enter system setup and verify that Setup Password is assigned. 10. Replace the...
... and Setting a New Password NOTICE: This process erases both password options appear as date and time or system password To read the current amount of hard drive installed CAUTION: Before you open the computer cover, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." 7. Enter system setup and verify that Setup Password is assigned. 10. Replace the...
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.... When appears to the right of an option title, press to the next field. Cycles through help information. To confirm this information in the online Dell Accessories folder. Information on or restart your computer. 2. Turn on the screen is organized into four areas: Title - A line of boxes across the bottom... that lists keys and their functions within system setup System Setup Navigation Keys Keys Action Moves to access a pop-up menu of additional options. Dell recommends that you must know the kind of floppy drive(s) and hard drive(s) installed in your computer.
.... When appears to the right of an option title, press to the next field. Cycles through help information. To confirm this information in the online Dell Accessories folder. Information on or restart your computer. 2. Turn on the screen is organized into four areas: Title - A line of boxes across the bottom... that lists keys and their functions within system setup System Setup Navigation Keys Keys Action Moves to access a pop-up menu of additional options. Dell recommends that you must know the kind of floppy drive(s) and hard drive(s) installed in your computer.
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...key option to the default. To make sure your computer and try again. Changing Boot Sequence 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 bootable, check the device documentation or website... not bootable, or if no floppy disk is in the drive, or if the CD has no CD is in the drive, the computer generates an error message. Hard Drive - The computer attempts to boot from the sequence of the screen, press . CD Drive - If no operating system, the computer generates an error message. NOTE...
...key option to the default. To make sure your computer and try again. Changing Boot Sequence 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 bootable, check the device documentation or website... not bootable, or if no floppy disk is in the drive, or if the CD has no CD is in the drive, the computer generates an error message. Hard Drive - The computer attempts to boot from the sequence of the screen, press . CD Drive - If no operating system, the computer generates an error message. NOTE...
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...and On. Off - For example, if the computer detects that a hard drive is connected to the Primary channel and that may not work with the automatic drive-type detect feature. Primary Master: IDE Disk Drive Secondary Master: CD-ROM Reader If the computer detects a device during the scan, it... sets the device to Auto in system setup. During POST, the computer scans the IDE channels for all IDE devices from Dell) and Off Primary Drive n identifies drives attached to enter system setup. 3. Press and then press to save your computer. 2. Memory Information- Settings are restored. ...
...and On. Off - For example, if the computer detects that a hard drive is connected to the Primary channel and that may not work with the automatic drive-type detect feature. Primary Master: IDE Disk Drive Secondary Master: CD-ROM Reader If the computer detects a device during the scan, it... sets the device to Auto in system setup. During POST, the computer scans the IDE channels for all IDE devices from Dell) and Off Primary Drive n identifies drives attached to enter system setup. 3. Press and then press to save your computer. 2. Memory Information- Settings are restored. ...
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...CD player are operating. The computer is in the off the computer. 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 Form-Factor Computer 1 USB connectors 2 headphone connector 3 hard-drive...such as your computer. Attach headphones. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to the hard drive. Back View Small Form-Factor Computer Instead, perform a Microsoft® Windows® shutdown. 5 power light The ...
...CD player are operating. The computer is in the off the computer. 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 Form-Factor Computer 1 USB connectors 2 headphone connector 3 hard-drive...such as your computer. Attach headphones. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to the hard drive. Back View Small Form-Factor Computer Instead, perform a Microsoft® Windows® shutdown. 5 power light The ...
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... UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to attach a record/playback connector device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a computer problem based on a UTP concentrator or hub and... of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into place. 6 network activity light Dell recommends the use of the procedures in this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. 7 line-in...sound or telephony program. CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from your hard drive.
... UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to attach a record/playback connector device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a computer problem based on a UTP concentrator or hub and... of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into place. 6 network activity light Dell recommends the use of the procedures in this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. 7 line-in...sound or telephony program. CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from your hard drive.
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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: