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.... All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. Reproduction in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Dell Inc. Models DHP, DHS, DCNE, DHM, DCSM September 2004 N7132 A00 Rev. Trademarks used in any proprietary interest...
.... All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. Reproduction in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Dell Inc. Models DHP, DHS, DCNE, DHM, DCSM September 2004 N7132 A00 Rev. Trademarks used in any proprietary interest...
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...; How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer when you use the CD to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center ...Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The Express Service Code is optional and may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop...
...; How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer when you use the CD to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center ...Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The Express Service Code is optional and may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop...
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...the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your computer. This website may not ship with other users and technical support • Documentation for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - Small desktop chassis • DCSM - After you ordered. • ...computer. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is already installed on your computer. Drivers, patches, and software updates • User Guides - See your region to use the Operating System CD. Small mini-tower chassis • DCNE - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your OptiPlex...
...the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your computer. This website may not ship with other users and technical support • Documentation for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - Small desktop chassis • DCSM - After you ordered. • ...computer. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is already installed on your computer. Drivers, patches, and software updates • User Guides - See your region to use the Operating System CD. Small mini-tower chassis • DCNE - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your OptiPlex...
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... power supply has shut down remotely A managed system is available for computers equipped with the chassis intrusion feature installed and enabled has been opened or the chassis intrusion alert has been cleared. Back to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System...
... power supply has shut down remotely A managed system is available for computers equipped with the chassis intrusion feature installed and enabled has been opened or the chassis intrusion alert has been cleared. Back to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System...
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...Guide. To remove the battery: 1. NOTICE: If you pry the battery out of -day not set - a. A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. CAUTION: A new battery can last several years. Otherwise, you must enter system setup and reset the ...need to replace the battery, reenter the time and date in system setup and exit the program to Contents Page Battery Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you must firmly support the connector while removing the battery...
...Guide. To remove the battery: 1. NOTICE: If you pry the battery out of -day not set - a. A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. CAUTION: A new battery can last several years. Otherwise, you must enter system setup and reset the ...need to replace the battery, reenter the time and date in system setup and exit the program to Contents Page Battery Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you must firmly support the connector while removing the battery...
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... damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the electrical outlet for a few hours; You can explode if it from your body before you attempt to pry out the battery. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Replacing the... Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. then reconnect the computer, turn it up out of the securing tabs at the...
... damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the electrical outlet for a few hours; You can explode if it from your body before you attempt to pry out the battery. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Replacing the... Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. then reconnect the computer, turn it up out of the securing tabs at the...
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... their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your warranty. In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2. If your...
... their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your warranty. In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2. If your...
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... Desktop Computer Using a flat blade screwdriver, gently slide the chassis intrusion switch out of the chassis intrusion cable as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1. Back to Contents Page Chassis Intrusion Switch Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280...
... Desktop Computer Using a flat blade screwdriver, gently slide the chassis intrusion switch out of the chassis intrusion cable as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1. Back to Contents Page Chassis Intrusion Switch Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280...
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... With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from between the keys on your computer or keyboard. Turn the retainer ring on the underside of the disc (... a brush attachment to gently remove dust from the slots and holes on the keyboard. Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any soap or alcohol solution. If the rollers inside your...
... With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from between the keys on your computer or keyboard. Turn the retainer ring on the underside of the disc (... a brush attachment to gently remove dust from the slots and holes on the keyboard. Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any soap or alcohol solution. If the rollers inside your...
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...the cover release latch, and then releasing the latch when the cover is seated correctly before moving the computer to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you so that both sides of step 3. 4. Reset the chassis...they do not get caught underneath the drives. 2. c. NOTE: If an admin password has been assigned by pulling back on the desktop and mini tower: a. Press down on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. Back to the upright position. d. Connect your network administrator for...
...the cover release latch, and then releasing the latch when the cover is seated correctly before moving the computer to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you so that both sides of step 3. 4. Reset the chassis...they do not get caught underneath the drives. 2. c. NOTE: If an admin password has been assigned by pulling back on the desktop and mini tower: a. Press down on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. Back to the upright position. d. Connect your network administrator for...
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...in a normal operating state. ¡ Blinking green - Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge 5 power light NOTICE: If your computer. Turns on the computer. See "Power Problems." For more information about sleep states and exiting from a power-saving state, ... connector to indicate different states: ¡ No light - 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...
...in a normal operating state. ¡ Blinking green - Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge 5 power light NOTICE: If your computer. Turns on the computer. See "Power Problems." For more information about sleep states and exiting from a power-saving state, ... connector to indicate different states: ¡ No light - 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...
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... PCI and PCI Express cards: l two half-height PCI card slot and one half-height PCI Express x16 card slot NOTE: Your Dell computer uses only PCI and PCI Express slots. Place the card in the slot. Gently push the release tab on the...replacing a card that came with step 5. 4. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer's electronic components. Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide PCI Cards PCI Express Cards Serial Port Adapters CAUTION: Before you are not supported...
... PCI and PCI Express cards: l two half-height PCI card slot and one half-height PCI Express x16 card slot NOTE: Your Dell computer uses only PCI and PCI Express slots. Place the card in the slot. Gently push the release tab on the...replacing a card that came with step 5. 4. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer's electronic components. Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide PCI Cards PCI Express Cards Serial Port Adapters CAUTION: Before you are not supported...
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...back as leverage points. 5. Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the bottom hinges as you begin any of desk top space. 3. Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you lift the cover. ...4. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the hinge tabs and set it aside on the back panel,...
...back as leverage points. 5. Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the bottom hinges as you begin any of desk top space. 3. Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you lift the cover. ...4. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the hinge tabs and set it aside on the back panel,...
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... labeled "SATA0" or "SATA2" on IDE cable 2 interface cable connector 3 interface connector Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide General Installation Guidelines Hard Drive Floppy Drive CD/DVD Drive Your computer supports: l One serial ATA hard drive l One optional ATA hard drive l One optional floppy drive l One optional...
... labeled "SATA0" or "SATA2" on IDE cable 2 interface cable connector 3 interface connector Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide General Installation Guidelines Hard Drive Floppy Drive CD/DVD Drive Your computer supports: l One serial ATA hard drive l One optional ATA hard drive l One optional floppy drive l One optional...
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...better use of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to hardware or loss of your computer. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of ...Computer System Board Components Computer and Software Problems Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities Solving Problems Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Getting Help Advanced Features LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System Setup Booting to avoid the problem. Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Desktop Computer...
...better use of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to hardware or loss of your computer. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of ...Computer System Board Components Computer and Software Problems Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities Solving Problems Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Getting Help Advanced Features LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System Setup Booting to avoid the problem. Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Desktop Computer...
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...and OS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Environmental Protection Agency. has determined that this document to refer to change without the written permission of Intel ...Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; A05 Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, TravelLite, Dell OpenManage, PowerVault, Axim, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and ...
...and OS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Environmental Protection Agency. has determined that this document to refer to change without the written permission of Intel ...Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; A05 Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, TravelLite, Dell OpenManage, PowerVault, Axim, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and ...
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..., the heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Be sure that it . 3. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before you touch it has had sufficient time to cool before you begin...under the center cover latch on the socket. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Loosen the captive screw on the computer chassis. Open the processor cover by touching an unpainted metal surface on each side of the procedures in this section, follow the...
..., the heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Be sure that it . 3. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before you touch it has had sufficient time to cool before you begin...under the center cover latch on the socket. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Loosen the captive screw on the computer chassis. Open the processor cover by touching an unpainted metal surface on each side of the procedures in this section, follow the...
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...l How to Contents Page Finding Information Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For? Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License l How to set up my computer l Troubleshooting information l How to run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your CD to ...Dell Support website. Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. 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...
...l How to Contents Page Finding Information Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For? Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License l How to set up my computer l Troubleshooting information l How to run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your CD to ...Dell Support website. Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. 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...
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... with installation and troubleshooting procedures. 5. Back to Contents Page Getting Help Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Information Returning Items for information on availability. Make a copy of online services available at the computer so that technical support can assist you need to access help with...
... with installation and troubleshooting procedures. 5. Back to Contents Page Getting Help Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Information Returning Items for information on availability. Make a copy of online services available at the computer so that technical support can assist you need to access help with...
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Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers and storage) Technical Support (projectors, PDAs, printers, switches...Customer Care Fax City Code: 2 TechFax Switchboard Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail Support (portable computers): den_nbk_support@dell.com E-mail Support (desktop computers): den_support@dell.com Denmark (Copenhagen) E-mail Support (servers): Nordic_server_support@dell.com Technical Support International Access Code: 00 Customer Care (Relational) ...
Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers and storage) Technical Support (projectors, PDAs, printers, switches...Customer Care Fax City Code: 2 TechFax Switchboard Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail Support (portable computers): den_nbk_support@dell.com E-mail Support (desktop computers): den_support@dell.com Denmark (Copenhagen) E-mail Support (servers): Nordic_server_support@dell.com Technical Support International Access Code: 00 Customer Care (Relational) ...