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Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Documentation for Your Computer Finding Information for Your Computer Technical Specifications System Board Components Cleaning Your Computer Advanced Features LegacySelect Technology Control ...
Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Documentation for Your Computer Finding Information for Your Computer Technical Specifications System Board Components Cleaning Your Computer Advanced Features LegacySelect Technology Control ...
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... to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run diagnostics tools. Operating System CD and Installation Guide A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For ? Back to Contents Page Finding Information for my computer My computer documentation My device documentation Find...
... to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run diagnostics tools. Operating System CD and Installation Guide A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For ? Back to Contents Page Finding Information for my computer My computer documentation My device documentation Find...
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... upgrades. Math coprocessor internal to 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) ...
... upgrades. Math coprocessor internal to 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) ...
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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-...
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-...
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... not wipe the monitor screen with a solution of three parts water and one part liquid dishwashing detergent. Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section...
... not wipe the monitor screen with a solution of three parts water and one part liquid dishwashing detergent. Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section...
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... restart the computer to generate an alert on common platforms, hard-drive images, and help desk procedures. The OptiPlex GX260 supports the following ASF alerts and remote capabilities: Alert Description Chassis Intrusion/Chassis Intrusion Cleared System chassis has been ... Change Fan speed/rpm out of limits Cooling Device - Control is provided to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System Setup Jumper Settings Power Button Hyper-Threading...
... restart the computer to generate an alert on common platforms, hard-drive images, and help desk procedures. The OptiPlex GX260 supports the following ASF alerts and remote capabilities: Alert Description Chassis Intrusion/Chassis Intrusion Cleared System chassis has been ... Change Fan speed/rpm out of limits Cooling Device - Control is provided to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System Setup Jumper Settings Power Button Hyper-Threading...
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... Blinking green - See "Diagnostic Lights" for a description of the USB connectors. Back View Small Form-Factor 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...
... Blinking green - See "Diagnostic Lights" for a description of the USB connectors. Back View Small Form-Factor 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...
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Back to Contents Page Adding and Removing Small Form-Factor Computer Parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Opening the Computer Cover AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Battery Drives Memory Microprocessor PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Telephony Applications Programming Interface (TAPI) Closing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Adding and Removing Small Form-Factor Computer Parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Opening the Computer Cover AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Battery Drives Memory Microprocessor PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Telephony Applications Programming Interface (TAPI) Closing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Page
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... 1 security cable slot 2 padlock ring 3 two release buttons (one on the back panel, remove the padlock. Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in the illustration, then press the two...
... 1 security cable slot 2 padlock ring 3 two release buttons (one on the back panel, remove the padlock. Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in the illustration, then press the two...
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...using the operating system menu. Remove the computer stand, if it from the network wall jack. 2. Back to ground the system board. 4. Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for an AGP or DVI adapter card. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer... the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to Contents Page AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
...using the operating system menu. Remove the computer stand, if it from the network wall jack. 2. Back to ground the system board. 4. Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for an AGP or DVI adapter card. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer... the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to Contents Page AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
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... socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, and snap the battery into the socket with a blunt object, be careful not to Contents Page Battery Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin this case, you pry the battery out of your computer without a battery, the configuration information is erased...
... socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, and snap the battery into the socket with a blunt object, be careful not to Contents Page Battery Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin this case, you pry the battery out of your computer without a battery, the configuration information is erased...
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... computer cover. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer, and then unplug it from the connector. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 3. Removing a Memory Module 1. If the module is...
... computer cover. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer, and then unplug it from the connector. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 3. Removing a Memory Module 1. If the module is...
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...you perform this section, follow the procedures in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your Dell computer uses only PCI slots. PCI Cards Low-Profile Card NOTE: To meet PC99 requirements, your computer, and then unplug it is attached. ... CAUTION: Before you are not supported. Open the computer cover. 7. Back to Contents Page PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 4.
...you perform this section, follow the procedures in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your Dell computer uses only PCI slots. PCI Cards Low-Profile Card NOTE: To meet PC99 requirements, your computer, and then unplug it is attached. ... CAUTION: Before you are not supported. Open the computer cover. 7. Back to Contents Page PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 4.
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Connect hard drives to the connector labeled IDE1, and connect CD/DVD drives to two IDE devices. Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Hard Drive Front-Panel Inserts Floppy Drive CD/DVD Drive Your computer supports: One hard drive One floppy or optional Zip drive ...
Connect hard drives to the connector labeled IDE1, and connect CD/DVD drives to two IDE devices. Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Hard Drive Front-Panel Inserts Floppy Drive CD/DVD Drive Your computer supports: One hard drive One floppy or optional Zip drive ...
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.../blower assembly. The heat sink is parallel to ground the system board. 4. Remove the computer stand, if it is attached to Contents Page Microprocessor Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you lift it from the microprocessor. Disconnect the computer power cable from the 12VPOWER connector on the system board...
.../blower assembly. The heat sink is parallel to ground the system board. 4. Remove the computer stand, if it is attached to Contents Page Microprocessor Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you lift it from the microprocessor. Disconnect the computer power cable from the 12VPOWER connector on the system board...
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... them on the modem card. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. Back to Contents Page Telephony Applications Programming Interface (TAPI) Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide NOTE: See the documentation that came with the TAPI-compliant card for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. Cover was...
... them on the modem card. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. Back to Contents Page Telephony Applications Programming Interface (TAPI) Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide NOTE: See the documentation that came with the TAPI-compliant card for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. Cover was...
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... it into the network wall jack, and then plug it closes. If not, repeat this step. Back to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide 1. Gently pull the power cables toward you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if enabled, causes the following...
... it into the network wall jack, and then plug it closes. If not, repeat this step. Back to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide 1. Gently pull the power cables toward you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if enabled, causes the following...
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.... Wait light button until this light turns off the computer. Instead, perform a Microsoft® Windows® shutdown. 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 Desktop Computer 1 CD-drive Press...
.... Wait light button until this light turns off the computer. Instead, perform a Microsoft® Windows® shutdown. 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 Desktop Computer 1 CD-drive Press...
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Back to Contents Page Adding and Removing Small Desktop Computer Parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Opening the Computer Cover AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Battery Drives Memory Microprocessor PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Telephony Applications Programming Interface (TAPI) Closing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Adding and Removing Small Desktop Computer Parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Opening the Computer Cover AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Battery Drives Memory Microprocessor PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Telephony Applications Programming Interface (TAPI) Closing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Page
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... from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 1. Remove the computer stand, if it is sufficient space to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you do not damage any of the computer. NOTICE: Ensure that you begin any cables. Back to support the...
... from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 1. Remove the computer stand, if it is sufficient space to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you do not damage any of the computer. NOTICE: Ensure that you begin any cables. Back to support the...