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You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your hard drive, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer. To obtain the latest versions...My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer when shipped from Dell. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 5 their chassis type equivalents are shown below:...
You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your hard drive, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer. To obtain the latest versions...My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer when shipped from Dell. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 5 their chassis type equivalents are shown below:...
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...How to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. 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 Code and Product Key Label These labels are located on your computer. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD...
...How to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. 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 Code and Product Key Label These labels are located on your computer. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD...
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... • Upgrades - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Dell Premier Support Website - This website may not be available in all regions. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community Forum - support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions -
... • Upgrades - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Dell Premier Support Website - This website may not be available in all regions. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community Forum - support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions -
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... from a cable. Do not use your computer during an electrical storm. • To help protect your computer and working environment from potential damage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help avoid the potential hazard of 26...
... from a cable. Do not use your computer during an electrical storm. • To help protect your computer and working environment from potential damage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help avoid the potential hazard of 26...
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... following safe-handling guidelines. A fixed-voltage power supply - For Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set the switch for its operating voltage). - www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your computer, observe the following : - An auto-sensing voltage circuit - Certain system board components continue to the...
... following safe-handling guidelines. A fixed-voltage power supply - For Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set the switch for its operating voltage). - www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your computer, observe the following : - An auto-sensing voltage circuit - Certain system board components continue to the...
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... to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously. NOTE: Some flat-panel displays and graphic cards support Digital Visual Interface (DVI). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Getting Started/Setup CAUTION: Before performing any of VGA. See the appropriate figures that you have DVI connectors..., Dell recommends that follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide. NOTE: If you use ...
... to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously. NOTE: Some flat-panel displays and graphic cards support Digital Visual Interface (DVI). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Getting Started/Setup CAUTION: Before performing any of VGA. See the appropriate figures that you have DVI connectors..., Dell recommends that follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide. NOTE: If you use ...
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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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com ABCD Desktop Setup - Without Expansion Cards Desktop Setup - Use the expansion card connector as shown in the illustration. 14 Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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 - Without Expansion Cards Desktop Setup - Use the expansion card connector as shown in the illustration. 14 Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... also find descriptions of tools to help you if your online User's Guide. 16 Setup and Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Completed Setup power ABCD ABCD XXX-XXXXX Windows OS Professional OEM Nave Here XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX-XXX-XXX Product Key: XXXXX...XXX-XXX Product Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX Solving Problems Dell provides a number of Dell troubleshooting tools in the section titled "Getting Help" in your system does not perform as expected. For the latest troubleshooting information available for your system, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
... also find descriptions of tools to help you if your online User's Guide. 16 Setup and Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Completed Setup power ABCD ABCD XXX-XXXXX Windows OS Professional OEM Nave Here XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX-XXX-XXX Product Key: XXXXX...XXX-XXX Product Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX Solving Problems Dell provides a number of Dell troubleshooting tools in the section titled "Getting Help" in your system does not perform as expected. For the latest troubleshooting information available for your system, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
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...The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" in the Topic pull-down menu. Dell Diagnostics When to your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the User's Guide and run the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive .... NOTICE: If your hard drive fails, run the Dell Diagnostics before you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click OK to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model,...
...The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" in the Topic pull-down menu. Dell Diagnostics When to your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the User's Guide and run the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive .... NOTICE: If your hard drive fails, run the Dell Diagnostics before you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click OK to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model,...
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...CD. 11 Close the test screen to return to troubleshoot or confirm a hard drive failure. 1 Turn on your computer (if your system may be operated. • Class A designates a device which your computer is already on the screen. Regulatory Information Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is designed to operate the equipment. Your Dell... only. 20 Setup and Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void the user's authority to comply with ...
...CD. 11 Close the test screen to return to troubleshoot or confirm a hard drive failure. 1 Turn on your computer (if your system may be operated. • Class A designates a device which your computer is already on the screen. Regulatory Information Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is designed to operate the equipment. Your Dell... only. 20 Setup and Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void the user's authority to comply with ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations: • Model number: DHS, DHP, and DHM • Company name: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 NOTE: Additional regulatory information regarding your system can be found in your User's Guide. 22 Setup and Quick Reference Guide
www.dell.com | support.dell.com The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations: • Model number: DHS, DHP, and DHM • Company name: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 NOTE: Additional regulatory information regarding your system can be found in your User's Guide. 22 Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... Commercial Customers, Healthcare Customers, and Value Added Resellers (VARs): 1-800-456-3355 Technical Support and Customer Service Government and Education Customers: 1-800-822-8965 Technical Support and Customer Service Dell-Branded Memory 1-800-234-1490 1-888-363-5150 What will issue a Return Material Authorization... available. When you contact us that prove to you use an address in shipment. Individual Home Consumers: U.S. www.dell.com | support.dell.com SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR ...
... Commercial Customers, Healthcare Customers, and Value Added Resellers (VARs): 1-800-456-3355 Technical Support and Customer Service Government and Education Customers: 1-800-822-8965 Technical Support and Customer Service Dell-Branded Memory 1-800-234-1490 1-888-363-5150 What will issue a Return Material Authorization... available. When you contact us that prove to you use an address in shipment. Individual Home Consumers: U.S. www.dell.com | support.dell.com SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR ...
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... Small and Medium Business divisions. You must also return the products to nondefective products purchased through an employee purchase program, go to www.dell.com/us . The "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy and Software and Peripherals division return policy are a Government, Education, or Healthcare Customer,... may be transferred if the current owner transfers ownership of the system and records the transfer with any refund or credit. www.dell.com | support.dell.com obtained and claims may be filed with your purchases. Box 50191, Minneapolis, MN 55405. It does not apply to return...
... Small and Medium Business divisions. You must also return the products to nondefective products purchased through an employee purchase program, go to www.dell.com/us . The "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy and Software and Peripherals division return policy are a Government, Education, or Healthcare Customer,... may be transferred if the current owner transfers ownership of the system and records the transfer with any refund or credit. www.dell.com | support.dell.com obtained and claims may be filed with your purchases. Box 50191, Minneapolis, MN 55405. It does not apply to return...
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...include with a comparable product that the problem is new or refurbished. www.dell.com | support.dell.com How long does this warranty, we repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. We will Dell do if I do ? The limited warranty begins on the lamps for you...address in the following table. and Value Added Resellers (VARs): Technical Support Customer Service Government or Education Customers, or Individual Home Consumers who purchased through an Employee Purchase Program: Technical Support Customer Service Dell-Branded Memory Canada Only 1-800-847-4096 1-800-387-5757 1-800-...
...include with a comparable product that the problem is new or refurbished. www.dell.com | support.dell.com How long does this warranty, we repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. We will Dell do if I do ? The limited warranty begins on the lamps for you...address in the following table. and Value Added Resellers (VARs): Technical Support Customer Service Government or Education Customers, or Individual Home Consumers who purchased through an Employee Purchase Program: Technical Support Customer Service Dell-Branded Memory Canada Only 1-800-847-4096 1-800-387-5757 1-800-...
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...More information may return software for the return of the product purchase price. www.dell.com | support.dell.com May I transfer the limited warranty? You may also be subject to www.dell.com/us . "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only) If you are ...covered by the warranties provided by going to Dell's website: • For Canada-purchased computers (in as-new condition, and all of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD...
...More information may return software for the return of the product purchase price. www.dell.com | support.dell.com May I transfer the limited warranty? You may also be subject to www.dell.com/us . "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only) If you are ...covered by the warranties provided by going to Dell's website: • For Canada-purchased computers (in as-new condition, and all of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD...
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... The end user must ensure that the defective product is given in original or equally protective packaging together with Dell and/or any other seller. RS - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Making a Claim Claims must be liable for loss of profit or contracts, or any other indirect or ...consequential loss arising from Dell's repair/replacement center. Of.302, Providencia, Santiago - Eldorado do Brasil Ltda (CNPJ No. 03 405 ...
... The end user must ensure that the defective product is given in original or equally protective packaging together with Dell and/or any other seller. RS - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Making a Claim Claims must be liable for loss of profit or contracts, or any other indirect or ...consequential loss arising from Dell's repair/replacement center. Of.302, Providencia, Santiago - Eldorado do Brasil Ltda (CNPJ No. 03 405 ...
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... put every one of the microprocessor. At Intel, our goal is perfect, and Intel recognizes that the discrepancy does not affect their products. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Intel Pentium® and Celeron® Processors are 'Errata'? Rigorous validation identifies most reliable components in the computer industry to make every computer user satisfied...
... put every one of the microprocessor. At Intel, our goal is perfect, and Intel recognizes that the discrepancy does not affect their products. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Intel Pentium® and Celeron® Processors are 'Errata'? Rigorous validation identifies most reliable components in the computer industry to make every computer user satisfied...
User Guide
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...in all regions. 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 corporate, government, and education customers. Back to access the electronic documentation ...the arrow icon. 3. Latest drivers for Dell Support website my computer Answers to technical service and support questions Online discussions with other users and The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: technical support Documentation for my computer Knowledge Base - ...
...in all regions. 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 corporate, government, and education customers. Back to access the electronic documentation ...the arrow icon. 3. Latest drivers for Dell Support website my computer Answers to technical service and support questions Online discussions with other users and The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: technical support Documentation for my computer Knowledge Base - ...
User Guide
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... Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Microprocessor Memory Computer Information Audio Expansion Bus Drives Ports Key Combinations Controls and Lights Power Physical Environmental Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Intel® Pentium® 4 and Celeron™ microprocessors. Design provides for future Dell-supported upgrades. or 133-MHz...
... Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Microprocessor Memory Computer Information Audio Expansion Bus Drives Ports Key Combinations Controls and Lights Power Physical Environmental Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Intel® Pentium® 4 and Celeron™ microprocessors. Design provides for future Dell-supported upgrades. or 133-MHz...
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... drive two bays for two 3.5-inch floppy drives two bays for two 5.25-inch CD/DVD Network interface controller integrated PCI Network Interface with ASF (Alert Standards Format) support as defined by DMTF. headphones minijack on the rear input/output (I/O) panel; SDRAM - 168 pins ...Drives 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 ...
... drive two bays for two 3.5-inch floppy drives two bays for two 5.25-inch CD/DVD Network interface controller integrated PCI Network Interface with ASF (Alert Standards Format) support as defined by DMTF. headphones minijack on the rear input/output (I/O) panel; SDRAM - 168 pins ...Drives 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 ...