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...switch out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Small Form Factor Computer Small Desktop Computer Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1. Note the routing of the chassis intrusion cable as you begin any of its slot, ...and remove the switch and its attached cable from the system board. Back to Contents Page Chassis Intrusion Switch Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 ...
...switch out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Small Form Factor Computer Small Desktop Computer Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1. Note the routing of the chassis intrusion cable as you begin any of its slot, ...and remove the switch and its attached cable from the system board. Back to Contents Page Chassis Intrusion Switch Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 ...
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... the right side of the cover until it closes. Press down on the screen at the next computer start-up: ALERT! d. After you open and close the cover on the desktop and mini tower: a. Ensure that all of the way. If not, repeat all cables are...desktop, and small mini tower: a. Snap the cover into the computer. 5. Reset the chassis intrusion detector by someone else, contact your computer and devices to the upright position. NOTE: If an admin password has been assigned by changing Chassis Intrusion to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280...
... the right side of the cover until it closes. Press down on the screen at the next computer start-up: ALERT! d. After you open and close the cover on the desktop and mini tower: a. Ensure that all of the way. If not, repeat all cables are...desktop, and small mini tower: a. Snap the cover into the computer. 5. Reset the chassis intrusion detector by someone else, contact your computer and devices to the upright position. NOTE: If an admin password has been assigned by changing Chassis Intrusion to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280...
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... is in the Windows Device Manager. For more information about booting to a USB device). The computer is established. Back to Contents Page About Your Desktop Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Front View Back View Inside Your Computer System Board Components Front View 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that...
... is in the Windows Device Manager. For more information about booting to a USB device). The computer is established. Back to Contents Page About Your Desktop Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Front View Back View Inside Your Computer System Board Components Front View 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that...
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... PCI and PCI Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters Power Supply Processor System Board Closing the Computer Cover Additional Information Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Glossary Warranty FCC Notices (U.S. Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Desktop Computer Documentation for property damage, personal injury, or death. The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD), operating...
... PCI and PCI Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters Power Supply Processor System Board Closing the Computer Cover Additional Information Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Glossary Warranty FCC Notices (U.S. Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Desktop Computer Documentation for property damage, personal injury, or death. The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD), operating...
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... How to remove and replace parts l Technical specifications l How to configure system settings l How to Contents Page Finding Information Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For? Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. NOTE: The Quick... located on the Drivers and Utilities CD and on the Dell Support website. l A diagnostic program for my computer l Drivers for technicians or experienced users. l Operating system updates and patches l Service Tag and Express Service Code Desktop System Software (DSS) The DSS is available as the ...
... How to remove and replace parts l Technical specifications l How to configure system settings l How to Contents Page Finding Information Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For? Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. NOTE: The Quick... located on the Drivers and Utilities CD and on the Dell Support website. l A diagnostic program for my computer l Drivers for technicians or experienced users. l Operating system updates and patches l Service Tag and Express Service Code Desktop System Software (DSS) The DSS is available as the ...
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... holds the I/O panel to the small form-factor computer, remove the hard drive. 3. Back to Contents Page I/O Panel Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Removing the I/O Panel (Small Form-Factor, Small Desktop, and Small Mini-Tower Computers) Removing the I/O Panel (Desktop Computer) Removing the I/O Panel (Mini-Tower Computer) Replacing the I/O Panel Removing the I/O Panel (Small Form...
... holds the I/O panel to the small form-factor computer, remove the hard drive. 3. Back to Contents Page I/O Panel Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Removing the I/O Panel (Small Form-Factor, Small Desktop, and Small Mini-Tower Computers) Removing the I/O Panel (Desktop Computer) Removing the I/O Panel (Mini-Tower Computer) Replacing the I/O Panel Removing the I/O Panel (Small Form...
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... modules installed in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2 and another matched pair installed in "Specifications." Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide DDR2 Memory Overview Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Replacing/Adding Additional Memory For information on the...DDR2 memory modules in connectors DIMM3 and DIMM4 (black securing clips) Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations The small-desktop, desktop, small mini-tower, and mini-tower computers support a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you install new memory modules, download the most recent ...
... modules installed in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2 and another matched pair installed in "Specifications." Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide DDR2 Memory Overview Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Replacing/Adding Additional Memory For information on the...DDR2 memory modules in connectors DIMM3 and DIMM4 (black securing clips) Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations The small-desktop, desktop, small mini-tower, and mini-tower computers support a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you install new memory modules, download the most recent ...
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...8 power button Press to turn off . (S4, S5, or mechanical OFF) ¡ Steady green - The computer is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The computer is in a power-saving state. (S1 or S3) ¡ Blinking or solid amber - eject button 5 ...a CD or DVD from the drive. Back to Contents Page About Your Small Desktop Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Front View Back View Inside Your Computer System Board Components Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Front View 1 front-panel door Open the door to use the front-...
...8 power button Press to turn off . (S4, S5, or mechanical OFF) ¡ Steady green - The computer is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The computer is in a power-saving state. (S1 or S3) ¡ Blinking or solid amber - eject button 5 ...a CD or DVD from the drive. Back to Contents Page About Your Small Desktop Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Front View Back View Inside Your Computer System Board Components Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Front View 1 front-panel door Open the door to use the front-...
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... system media, and Quick Reference Guides are not applicable. Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Small Desktop Computer Documentation for property damage, personal injury, or death. Trademarks used in any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, TravelLite, Dell OpenManage, PowerVault, Axim, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, If you make better...
... system media, and Quick Reference Guides are not applicable. Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Small Desktop Computer Documentation for property damage, personal injury, or death. Trademarks used in any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, TravelLite, Dell OpenManage, PowerVault, Axim, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, If you make better...
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...card AC97, Sound Blaster emulation 16-bit analog-to-digital; 20-bit digital-to the network. Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory ...KB 1 MB pipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, write-back SRAM 400 & 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM small form-factor computer: 2 small desktop computer: 4 desktop computer: 4 small mini-tower computer: 4 mini-tower computer: 4 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB non-ECC dual-channel: 256 MB single-channel: 128 ...
...card AC97, Sound Blaster emulation 16-bit analog-to-digital; 20-bit digital-to the network. Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory ...KB 1 MB pipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, write-back SRAM 400 & 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM small form-factor computer: 2 small desktop computer: 4 desktop computer: 4 small mini-tower computer: 4 mini-tower computer: 4 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB non-ECC dual-channel: 256 MB single-channel: 128 ...
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... the Product Information Guide. When to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. It is optional, and as the ResourceCD - optional). Shut down your computer, perform the checks in this section, follow the safety instructions located in system setup and is...computer and try again. When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to the devices specified in this section and run . If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Contents Page Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Dell...
... the Product Information Guide. When to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. It is optional, and as the ResourceCD - optional). Shut down your computer, perform the checks in this section, follow the safety instructions located in system setup and is...computer and try again. When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to the devices specified in this section and run . If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Contents Page Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Dell...