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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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... information You can use this CD to reinstall my operating system Located on your computer. A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For ? Operating System CD and Installation Guide Setup and Quick Reference Guide Express Service Code and Service...
... information You can use this CD to reinstall my operating system Located on your computer. A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For ? Operating System CD and Installation Guide Setup and Quick Reference Guide Express Service Code and Service...
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... *Certain 2.0G systems may be upgraded to 512K cache. 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...100- or 133-MHz clock (matches external bus speed) Back to microprocessor Memory Architecture 200- Design provides for future Dell-supported upgrades. A slower compatibility speed can be set Intel 845G Data bus width 64 bits Address bus width 32 ...
... *Certain 2.0G systems may be upgraded to 512K cache. 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...100- or 133-MHz clock (matches external bus speed) Back to microprocessor Memory Architecture 200- Design provides for future Dell-supported upgrades. A slower compatibility speed can be set Intel 845G Data bus width 64 bits Address bus width 32 ...
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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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... power button to ground the system board. Ensure that fluff from their channels if they are misaligned. 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 monitor with a soft cleaning...
... power button to ground the system board. Ensure that fluff from their channels if they are misaligned. 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 monitor with a soft cleaning...
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...operating system" or "operating system-absent" alerting techniques. ASF is designed 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-...temperature out of limits Cooling Device - You must restart the computer to verify system presence Temperature - The OptiPlex GX260 supports the following ASF alerts and remote capabilities: Alert Description Chassis Intrusion/Chassis Intrusion Cleared System chassis has...
...operating system" or "operating system-absent" alerting techniques. ASF is designed 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-...temperature out of limits Cooling Device - You must restart the computer to verify system presence Temperature - The OptiPlex GX260 supports the following ASF alerts and remote capabilities: Alert Description Chassis Intrusion/Chassis Intrusion Cleared System chassis has...
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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 2 headphone ...
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 2 headphone ...
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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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... computer from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 4. 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...
... computer from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 4. 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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...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...unplug your operating system, click the Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click the integrated graphics driver's userinterface icon. 1. Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for an AGP or DVI adapter card. NOTE: The DVI adapter card works through your computer from their electrical ...
...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...unplug your operating system, click the Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click the integrated graphics driver's userinterface icon. 1. Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for an AGP or DVI adapter card. NOTE: The DVI adapter card works through your computer from their electrical ...
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...." If you may need to replace the battery, reenter the time and date in system setup and exit the program to Contents Page Battery Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin this case, you must enter system setup and reset the configuration options. The battery may damage the...
...." If you may need to replace the battery, reenter the time and date in system setup and exit the program to Contents Page Battery Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin this case, you must enter system setup and reset the configuration options. The battery may damage the...
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... outlets. 3. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer, see the "Memory" section in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to...
... outlets. 3. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer, see the "Memory" section in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to...
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... Low-Profile Card NOTE: To meet PC99 requirements, your computer from the operating system. 2. Back to Contents Page PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you perform this section, follow the procedures in the next section. If you are installing or replacing a PCI card...
... Low-Profile Card NOTE: To meet PC99 requirements, your computer from the operating system. 2. Back to Contents Page PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you perform this section, follow the procedures in the next section. If you are installing or replacing a PCI card...
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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 ...
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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... sink/blower assembly. NOTICE: Lay the heat sink down with the thermal solution facing upward. The heat sink is attached to Contents Page Microprocessor Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you lift it is parallel to ground the system board. 4. Turn off any of the procedures in this section...
... sink/blower assembly. NOTICE: Lay the heat sink down with the thermal solution facing upward. The heat sink is attached to Contents Page Microprocessor Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you lift it is parallel to ground the system board. 4. Turn off any of the procedures in this section...
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...: Safety Instructions." Connect the 4-pin TAPI cable to the TAPI connector on the modem card. Back to Contents Page Telephony Applications Programming Interface (TAPI) Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide NOTE: See the documentation that the card works with the TAPI-compliant card for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector...
...: Safety Instructions." Connect the 4-pin TAPI cable to the TAPI connector on the modem card. Back to Contents Page Telephony Applications Programming Interface (TAPI) Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide NOTE: See the documentation that the card works with the TAPI-compliant card for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector...
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... toward you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if enabled, causes the following message to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide 1. Ensure that no tools or extra parts are connected, and fold cables out of the cover until it into the computer...
... toward you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if enabled, causes the following message to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide 1. Ensure that no tools or extra parts are connected, and fold cables out of the cover until it into the computer...
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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 this ...
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 this ...
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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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... electrical outlets. 3. Remove the computer stand, if it from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 1. Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer. NOTICE: Ensure that you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the...
... electrical outlets. 3. Remove the computer stand, if it from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 1. Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer. NOTICE: Ensure that you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the...