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Also, do not place your computer in a closed-in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Ensure that nothing rests on your computer's cables and that the cables are not located where they can cause fire or electric shock ...
Also, do not place your computer in a closed-in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Ensure that nothing rests on your computer's cables and that the cables are not located where they can cause fire or electric shock ...
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... safe-handling guidelines. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your location. • Before working inside the computer, unplug the computer to help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch, set the switch for its operating voltage). - Computers with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage...
... safe-handling guidelines. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your location. • Before working inside the computer, unplug the computer to help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch, set the switch for its operating voltage). - Computers with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage...
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... the voltage selection switch is set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in Japan is 100 V. NOTE: Your system may very slightly from the following : • A fixed-voltage power supply - Computers with a manual voltage selection switch, set to operate at only one ...of the computer for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. See "Completed Setup" on the back ...
... the voltage selection switch is set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in Japan is 100 V. NOTE: Your system may very slightly from the following : • A fixed-voltage power supply - Computers with a manual voltage selection switch, set to operate at only one ...of the computer for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. See "Completed Setup" on the back ...
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only) Controls and Lights Power control push button Power lights green light on the system board Power DC power supply: Wattage small form-factor computer: 160 W small desktop computer: 180 W small mini-tower computer: 250 W Heat dissipation small form-factor computer: 455...light Diagnostic lights four yellow and/or green lights on back I/O panel Standby power light AUX_LED on power button-blinking green in sleep state; orange adapter) light for 10-Mb operation; solid green for power on state Hard drive access light green light Link integrity light (on integrated network...
only) Controls and Lights Power control push button Power lights green light on the system board Power DC power supply: Wattage small form-factor computer: 160 W small desktop computer: 180 W small mini-tower computer: 250 W Heat dissipation small form-factor computer: 455...light Diagnostic lights four yellow and/or green lights on back I/O panel Standby power light AUX_LED on power button-blinking green in sleep state; orange adapter) light for 10-Mb operation; solid green for power on state Hard drive access light green light Link integrity light (on integrated network...
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To use the computer in either a vertical or horizontal position. 1 hard drive 6 system board 2 floppy drive 7 power supply 3 CD/DVD drive 8 padlock ring 4 internal speaker 9 heat sink and blower assembly 5 chassis intrusion switch Cable Colors Hard drive Blue pull tab Floppy drive Black pull tab CD/DVD drive Orange pull tab Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand The computer can be used in a vertical position, you must attach the computer stand:
To use the computer in either a vertical or horizontal position. 1 hard drive 6 system board 2 floppy drive 7 power supply 3 CD/DVD drive 8 padlock ring 4 internal speaker 9 heat sink and blower assembly 5 chassis intrusion switch Cable Colors Hard drive Blue pull tab Floppy drive Black pull tab CD/DVD drive Orange pull tab Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand The computer can be used in a vertical position, you must attach the computer stand:
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5 power supply 10 CD/DVD drive Cable Colors Hard drive Blue pull tab Floppy drive Black pull tab CD/DVD drive Orange pull tab Attaching and Removing ...
5 power supply 10 CD/DVD drive Cable Colors Hard drive Blue pull tab Floppy drive Black pull tab CD/DVD drive Orange pull tab Attaching and Removing ...
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1 hard drive 6 heat sink and blower assembly 2 internal speaker 7 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 8 floppy drive 4 system board 9 CD/DVD drive 5 padlock ring Cable Colors Hard drive Blue pull tab Floppy drive Black pull tab CD/DVD drive Orange pull tab Back to Contents Page
1 hard drive 6 heat sink and blower assembly 2 internal speaker 7 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 8 floppy drive 4 system board 9 CD/DVD drive 5 padlock ring Cable Colors Hard drive Blue pull tab Floppy drive Black pull tab CD/DVD drive Orange pull tab Back to Contents Page
User Guide
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...Type chkdsk and press . Double-click My Computer and select the hard drive that Windows recognizes the drive- Reboot the computer and run the Dell Diagnostics. Check the cable connections 1. Verify that the original DVD is the hard drive letter, and press . Ensure that you finish writing ... the drive with your antivirus software to check. 2. Double-click My Computer on the disk. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the power supply are firmly connected to the connectors on each drive is not listed, perform a full scan with another DVD to the system board. ...
...Type chkdsk and press . Double-click My Computer and select the hard drive that Windows recognizes the drive- Reboot the computer and run the Dell Diagnostics. Check the cable connections 1. Verify that the original DVD is the hard drive letter, and press . Ensure that you finish writing ... the drive with your antivirus software to check. 2. Double-click My Computer on the disk. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the power supply are firmly connected to the connectors on each drive is not listed, perform a full scan with another DVD to the system board. ...
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...power cables to the system board. Ensure that the power cable is defective. The computer is not receiving power. No light indicates there is blinking green- Adjust the Power Properties- If the power... the computer and try to log on power conservation modes, see your location. Try ... AC power at your network settings- Ensure ... NOTE: If the power light on the back ...power strip is firmly inserted into an electrical outlet and that the power supply cables are correct and that the power...is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. If the power light is turned...
...power cables to the system board. Ensure that the power cable is defective. The computer is not receiving power. No light indicates there is blinking green- Adjust the Power Properties- If the power... the computer and try to log on power conservation modes, see your location. Try ... AC power at your network settings- Ensure ... NOTE: If the power light on the back ...power strip is firmly inserted into an electrical outlet and that the power supply cables are correct and that the power...is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. If the power light is turned...
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... select the Ports tab. Windows 98 If the power light is listed, right-click the printer icon. 2. Electrical appliances on a power strip Multiple power strips connected to the printer and the computer. See the documentation supplied with the printer for your printer, call the .... Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4. Verify that the power supply cables are securely connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems NOTE: Dell does not cover the printer's warranty. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Click the Start button. 2. Ensure that the printer...
... select the Ports tab. Windows 98 If the power light is listed, right-click the printer icon. 2. Electrical appliances on a power strip Multiple power strips connected to the printer and the computer. See the documentation supplied with the printer for your printer, call the .... Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4. Verify that the power supply cables are securely connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems NOTE: Dell does not cover the printer's warranty. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Click the Start button. 2. Ensure that the printer...
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...." Disconnect headphones from the power supply are connected to electrical outlets, and turn them on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. diagnostics. Reinstall the audio (sound) driver- Check the device option setting- Reboot the computer and run the Dell Diagnostics. If any of ... ensure that the electrical outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are firmly connected to eliminate distortion. Run the Dell Diagnostics- Check the power supply cable connections 1. Perform all checks in "Card Problems" Perform all checks in the lower-right corner of the...
...." Disconnect headphones from the power supply are connected to electrical outlets, and turn them on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. diagnostics. Reinstall the audio (sound) driver- Check the device option setting- Reboot the computer and run the Dell Diagnostics. If any of ... ensure that the electrical outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are firmly connected to eliminate distortion. Run the Dell Diagnostics- Check the power supply cable connections 1. Perform all checks in "Card Problems" Perform all checks in the lower-right corner of the...
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...in video modes that the damage is infected when it reads the boot sectors of a floppy disk. V - A program used when the electrical power fails or drops to as the motherboard. A UPS keeps a computer running for a limited amount of 1 ohm when a Video resolution - If ... the Windows taskbar that describes how text and graphics are plugged directly into or installed on your computer. uninterruptible power supply - Small UPS systems provide battery power for providing quick access to programs and computer functions, such as x columns by y rows of memory chips dedicated...
...in video modes that the damage is infected when it reads the boot sectors of a floppy disk. V - A program used when the electrical power fails or drops to as the motherboard. A UPS keeps a computer running for a limited amount of 1 ohm when a Video resolution - If ... the Windows taskbar that describes how text and graphics are plugged directly into or installed on your computer. uninterruptible power supply - Small UPS systems provide battery power for providing quick access to programs and computer functions, such as x columns by y rows of memory chips dedicated...
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...into the network adapter. Always follow installation instructions closely. Do not use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before..., do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Safety Instructions Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide General When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Ergonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal ...
...into the network adapter. Always follow installation instructions closely. Do not use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before..., do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Safety Instructions Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide General When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Ergonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal ...
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... adapter in a ventilated area, such as explained in your online Dell™ documentation or in instructions otherwise provided to you use the AC adapter to run the computer or to AC power. NOTICE: To help avoid damaging a computer with a fixed-voltage power supply do not block cooling vents. An auto-sensing voltage circuit - Keep...
... adapter in a ventilated area, such as explained in your online Dell™ documentation or in instructions otherwise provided to you use the AC adapter to run the computer or to AC power. NOTICE: To help avoid damaging a computer with a fixed-voltage power supply do not block cooling vents. An auto-sensing voltage circuit - Keep...
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...with an attached protection circuit (a 3-prong socket). Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from the power supply socket, which should be removed from a socket with a nominal value no larger than 16 amperes (A). To completely ...for a nonbusiness-purpose device. All equipment that works together (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source. The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in any environment, including residential...
...with an attached protection circuit (a 3-prong socket). Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from the power supply socket, which should be removed from a socket with a nominal value no larger than 16 amperes (A). To completely ...for a nonbusiness-purpose device. All equipment that works together (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source. The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in any environment, including residential...
Service Manual
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... of data and tells you make better use of Dell Computer Corporation. Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Service Manual Before You Begin Computer Cover Inside Your Computer Badge Battery Chassis Intrusion Switch Control Panel Cards and Adapters Drives Front-Panel Inserts I/O Panel Memory Microprocessor Power Supply System Board NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps...
... of data and tells you make better use of Dell Computer Corporation. Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Service Manual Before You Begin Computer Cover Inside Your Computer Badge Battery Chassis Intrusion Switch Control Panel Cards and Adapters Drives Front-Panel Inserts I/O Panel Memory Microprocessor Power Supply System Board NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps...
Service Manual
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Small Form-Factor Computer 1 hard drive 6 system board 2 floppy drive 7 power supply 3 CD/DVD drive 8 padlock ring 4 internal speaker 9 heat sink and blower assembly 5 chassis intrusion switch Small Desktop Computer Back to Contents Page Inside Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Service Manual Key Components Computer Cables Key Components NOTE: User service access points are color-coded green.
Small Form-Factor Computer 1 hard drive 6 system board 2 floppy drive 7 power supply 3 CD/DVD drive 8 padlock ring 4 internal speaker 9 heat sink and blower assembly 5 chassis intrusion switch Small Desktop Computer Back to Contents Page Inside Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Service Manual Key Components Computer Cables Key Components NOTE: User service access points are color-coded green.
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1 hard drive 6 padlock ring 2 internal speaker 7 heat sink and blower assembly 3 chassis intrusion switch 8 system board 4 card cage 9 floppy drive 5 power supply 10 CD/DVD drive Small Mini-Tower Computer
1 hard drive 6 padlock ring 2 internal speaker 7 heat sink and blower assembly 3 chassis intrusion switch 8 system board 4 card cage 9 floppy drive 5 power supply 10 CD/DVD drive Small Mini-Tower Computer
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1 hard drive 6 heat sink and blower assembly 2 internal speaker 7 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 8 floppy drive 4 system board 9 CD/DVD drive 5 padlock ring Computer Cables Small Form-Factor Computer
1 hard drive 6 heat sink and blower assembly 2 internal speaker 7 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 8 floppy drive 4 system board 9 CD/DVD drive 5 padlock ring Computer Cables Small Form-Factor Computer
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Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Service Manual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply Removing the Power Supply Small Form-Factor Computer 1 release button 2 AC power connector Small Desktop Computer
Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Service Manual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply Removing the Power Supply Small Form-Factor Computer 1 release button 2 AC power connector Small Desktop Computer