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... system is out of limits or the computer temperature problem has been resolved. The processor temperature is too hot and the power supply has shut down . Back to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability...Standard Format ASF is out of limits or the fan speed (rpm) problem has been resolved. Dell OpenManage IT Assistant IT Assistant configures, manages, and monitors computers and other devices on common platforms, hard-drive images, and help desk procedures. It supports instrumentation...
... system is out of limits or the computer temperature problem has been resolved. The processor temperature is too hot and the power supply has shut down . Back to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability...Standard Format ASF is out of limits or the fan speed (rpm) problem has been resolved. Dell OpenManage IT Assistant IT Assistant configures, manages, and monitors computers and other devices on common platforms, hard-drive images, and help desk procedures. It supports instrumentation...
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...date is incorrectly installed. 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 is displayed during the boot routine along... date in the Product Information Guide. To remove the battery: 1. The battery may damage the system board by prying off your computer, discharge static electricity from the electrical outlet. Otherwise, you may need to save the information. a. Replace the battery only with...
...date is incorrectly installed. 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 is displayed during the boot routine along... date in the Product Information Guide. To remove the battery: 1. The battery may damage the system board by prying off your computer, discharge static electricity from the electrical outlet. Otherwise, you may need to save the information. a. Replace the battery only with...
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... case, you touch any of the connector. however, without a battery; Discard used batteries according to Contents Page Battery Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you must enter system setup and reset the configuration options... socket or by the manufacturer. If you pry the battery out of its socket with a message such as: Time-of your computer, discharge static electricity from the electrical outlet for a few hours; please run SETUP program or Invalid configuration information please run SETUP ...
... case, you touch any of the connector. however, without a battery; Discard used batteries according to Contents Page Battery Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you must enter system setup and reset the configuration options... socket or by the manufacturer. If you pry the battery out of its socket with a message such as: Time-of your computer, discharge static electricity from the electrical outlet for a few hours; please run SETUP program or Invalid configuration information please run SETUP ...
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... Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in "Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any of cable, press in your computer. 1. The computer ...on the locking tabs before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is attached. Some cables have read the safety information in on your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to avoid bending any ...
... Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in "Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any of cable, press in your computer. 1. The computer ...on the locking tabs before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is attached. Some cables have read the safety information in on your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to avoid bending any ...
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...Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1. Disconnect the chassis intrusion switch cable from the computer. Note the routing of the chassis intrusion cable as you begin any of its... You Begin." 2. Follow the procedures in place inside the chassis. 3. Back to Contents Page Chassis Intrusion Switch Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch CAUTION: Before you remove it from ... follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Small Form Factor Computer Small Desktop Computer
...Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1. Disconnect the chassis intrusion switch cable from the computer. Note the routing of the chassis intrusion cable as you begin any of its... You Begin." 2. Follow the procedures in place inside the chassis. 3. Back to Contents Page Chassis Intrusion Switch Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch CAUTION: Before you remove it from ... follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Small Form Factor Computer Small Desktop Computer
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... in the drive. With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the disc. Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any soap or alcohol solution. Wipe the ball with any of three parts water and one... These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to clean drive heads with the playback quality of water and mild soap. If you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the center to gently remove dust from the slots and holes on your CDs or DVDs, try using a commercially available cleaning ...
... in the drive. With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the disc. Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any soap or alcohol solution. Wipe the ball with any of three parts water and one... These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to clean drive heads with the playback quality of water and mild soap. If you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the center to gently remove dust from the slots and holes on your CDs or DVDs, try using a commercially available cleaning ...
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..., causes the following message to appear on the small-form factor, small desktop, and small mini tower: a. c. Ensure that they do not get caught underneath the drives. 2. Snap the cover into the computer. 5. After you open and close the cover on the cover release latch...when the cover is seated correctly before moving the computer to the upright position. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer. To close . Ensure the cover is properly ...
..., causes the following message to appear on the small-form factor, small desktop, and small mini tower: a. c. Ensure that they do not get caught underneath the drives. 2. Snap the cover into the computer. 5. After you open and close the cover on the cover release latch...when the cover is seated correctly before moving the computer to the upright position. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer. To close . Ensure the cover is properly ...
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... headphones and most kinds of the badge. To rotate, place fingers around the outside of your computer. See "Power Problems." Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge 5 power light NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you troubleshoot problems ...be rotated to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 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 ...
... headphones and most kinds of the badge. To rotate, place fingers around the outside of your computer. See "Power Problems." Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge 5 power light NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you troubleshoot problems ...be rotated to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 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 ...
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... 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 begin any of your computer's electronic components. Your Dell™ computer supports a serial port adapter and provides the following slots for installation. If... for 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. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your...
... 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 begin any of your computer's electronic components. Your Dell™ computer supports a serial port adapter and provides the following slots for installation. If... for 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. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your...
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... Page Locate the cover release latch shown in "Before You Begin." 2. Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the bottom hinges as 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, remove the padlock. Follow the... the Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any of desk top space. 3.
... Page Locate the cover release latch shown in "Before You Begin." 2. Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the bottom hinges as 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, remove the padlock. Follow the... the Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any of desk top space. 3.
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... IDE Drive Connector Serial ATA Connector 1 colored stripe on the system board. 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...
... IDE Drive Connector Serial ATA Connector 1 colored stripe on the system board. 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...
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...® 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. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for Your Computer Finding Information Specifications Cleaning Your Computer About Your Computer Front View Back View Inside Your Computer System Board Components Computer and Software Problems Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities...
...® 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. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for Your Computer Finding Information Specifications Cleaning Your Computer About Your Computer Front View Back View Inside Your Computer System Board Components Computer and Software Problems Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities...
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...To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you are installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, discard the original heat sink. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Removing the Processor Installing the... has had sufficient time to release the processor. Rotate the heat sink shroud assembly upward, and remove the assembly from the computer. 1 heat sink shroud assembly 2 captive screw housing (2) NOTICE: If you are not installing a processor upgrade kit from under the...
...To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you are installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, discard the original heat sink. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Removing the Processor Installing the... has had sufficient time to release the processor. Rotate the heat sink shroud assembly upward, and remove the assembly from the computer. 1 heat sink shroud assembly 2 captive screw housing (2) NOTICE: If you are not installing a processor upgrade kit from under the...
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...my computer l Troubleshooting information l How to run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide l 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...updates and patches l Service Tag and Express Service Code Desktop System Software (DSS) The DSS is available as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users...
...my computer l Troubleshooting information l How to run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide l 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...updates and patches l Service Tag and Express Service Code Desktop System Software (DSS) The DSS is available as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users...
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... you. Back to Contents Page Getting Help Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call Contacting Dell Technical Assistance If you need to remove the computer covers, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from a telephone...
... you. Back to Contents Page Getting Help Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call Contacting Dell Technical Assistance If you need to remove the computer covers, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from a telephone...
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... and software alerts to be platform- Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Terms in this program. alternating current - advanced configuration and power interface - A dedicated graphics port that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer. advanced port replicator - B backup - Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD...
... and software alerts to be platform- Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Terms in this program. alternating current - advanced configuration and power interface - A dedicated graphics port that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer. advanced port replicator - B backup - Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD...
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... section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin." 2. 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-Factor, Small...
... section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin." 2. 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-Factor, Small...
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...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 system board. NOTICE: Before you install new memory modules, download the most recent BIOS for your computer, look ... of 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 modules in performance. See the label in connectors ...
...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 system board. NOTICE: Before you install new memory modules, download the most recent BIOS for your computer, look ... of 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 modules in performance. See the label in connectors ...
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...(network) connection is established. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to Contents Page About Your Mini-Tower Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Front View Back View Inside Your Computer System Board Components Front View 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Insert ... the headphone connector to indicate different states: l No light - For more information, see "Power Management." NOTICE: If your computer. Insert floppy disk in this drive. Use the front USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and ...
...(network) connection is established. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to Contents Page About Your Mini-Tower Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide Front View Back View Inside Your Computer System Board Components Front View 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Insert ... the headphone connector to indicate different states: l No light - For more information, see "Power Management." NOTICE: If your computer. Insert floppy disk in this drive. Use the front USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and ...
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...Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide PCI Cards PCI Express Cards Serial Port Adapters CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer, discharge static electricity from the inside your computer's electronic components. Back to create...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the computer, remove the card. Then continue with the card for information on the computer chassis. Your Dell™ computer supports a serial adapter and provides the following connectors for your body before...
...Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide PCI Cards PCI Express Cards Serial Port Adapters CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer, discharge static electricity from the inside your computer's electronic components. Back to create...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the computer, remove the card. Then continue with the card for information on the computer chassis. Your Dell™ computer supports a serial adapter and provides the following connectors for your body before...