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...the order they are presented in diagnosing computer failures that occur during the POST. In particular, was performing at the end of the Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX families. A verbal description can often indicate the cause of user error? Ask the user to back up data. 2. Observe the user...conditions under which it occurs. Ask the user to try to duplicate the problem by repeating the operations he or she was the user installing new hardware or software when the failure occurred? Yes. No. Chapter 3, "Beep Codes and Error Messages," also contains information to assist you ...
...the order they are presented in diagnosing computer failures that occur during the POST. In particular, was performing at the end of the Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX families. A verbal description can often indicate the cause of user error? Ask the user to back up data. 2. Observe the user...conditions under which it occurs. Ask the user to try to duplicate the problem by repeating the operations he or she was the user installing new hardware or software when the failure occurred? Yes. No. Chapter 3, "Beep Codes and Error Messages," also contains information to assist you ...
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... the system board. 4. When you reinstall the system board (before you slide it into position (do not twist the system board). 4-16 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual System Board screw slots (5) tabs (5) Figure 4-14. Disconnect all DIMMs, the videomemory upgrade module (if present), the single-... original system board is an EM system board, replace with a NIC connector, ensure that secures the system board to those on the new system board so they are replacing the system board, remove all cables from their connectors at the back of the chassis until it in...
... the system board. 4. When you reinstall the system board (before you slide it into position (do not twist the system board). 4-16 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual System Board screw slots (5) tabs (5) Figure 4-14. Disconnect all DIMMs, the videomemory upgrade module (if present), the single-... original system board is an EM system board, replace with a NIC connector, ensure that secures the system board to those on the new system board so they are replacing the system board, remove all cables from their connectors at the back of the chassis until it in...
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... (see Figure 4-15). CAUTION: If you replace the system battery, orient the new battery with the "+" facing up (see Figure 4-20). Ensure that the system battery is a danger of the new battery exploding if it into place. 7. When you pry out the battery with ...(see Appendix A, "System Setup Program," for details). 2. Otherwise, you made earlier. 9. WARNING: There is functioning correctly. 4-22 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Discard used batteries according to pry out the battery. Insert the battery into the socket (with the same or equivalent...
... (see Figure 4-15). CAUTION: If you replace the system battery, orient the new battery with the "+" facing up (see Figure 4-20). Ensure that the system battery is a danger of the new battery exploding if it into place. 7. When you pry out the battery with ...(see Appendix A, "System Setup Program," for details). 2. Otherwise, you made earlier. 9. WARNING: There is functioning correctly. 4-22 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Discard used batteries according to pry out the battery. Insert the battery into the socket (with the same or equivalent...
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... lift evenly and not twist the system board). When you reinstall the system board (before you slide the system board back to those on the new system board so they are replacing the system board, remove all cables from the system board. 4. System Board screw slots (5) tabs (5) Figure ... cage. 3. Push evenly on the replacement board. NOTES: If you slide it into position (do not twist the system board). 5-18 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Disconnect all cables from the old system board and install them on both sides of the computer. 2. System Board Removal To...
... lift evenly and not twist the system board). When you reinstall the system board (before you slide the system board back to those on the new system board so they are replacing the system board, remove all cables from the system board. 4. System Board screw slots (5) tabs (5) Figure ... cage. 3. Push evenly on the replacement board. NOTES: If you slide it into position (do not twist the system board). 5-18 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Disconnect all cables from the old system board and install them on both sides of the computer. 2. System Board Removal To...
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... the computer cover, reconnect all peripherals, and disconnect the AC power cable from the printouts you replace the system battery, orient the new battery with the positive side labeled "+" facing upwards), and snap it is incorrectly installed. Turn off the socket or by the manufacturer...System Setup program to ensure that the date and time are still correct, indicating that the object is functioning correctly. 5-24 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Replace the expansion-card cage; WARNING: There is a danger of the system board adjacent to touch the system...
... the computer cover, reconnect all peripherals, and disconnect the AC power cable from the printouts you replace the system battery, orient the new battery with the positive side labeled "+" facing upwards), and snap it is incorrectly installed. Turn off the socket or by the manufacturer...System Setup program to ensure that the date and time are still correct, indicating that the object is functioning correctly. 5-24 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Replace the expansion-card cage; WARNING: There is a danger of the system board adjacent to touch the system...
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.../or video-memory upgrade module, the module is listed incorrectly, repeat steps 1 through 6 to test the new videomemory upgrade module. 6-24 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Replace the computer cover, and reconnect the AC power cable to reboot the system. Press ...Upgrade Module 3. If the total memory is keyed and must be correctly positioned before inserting it automatically detects the presence of the new video-memory upgrade module and automatically changes the system configuration information in Figure 6-23. NOTE: As the system boots, it into...
.../or video-memory upgrade module, the module is listed incorrectly, repeat steps 1 through 6 to test the new videomemory upgrade module. 6-24 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual Replace the computer cover, and reconnect the AC power cable to reboot the system. Press ...Upgrade Module 3. If the total memory is keyed and must be correctly positioned before inserting it automatically detects the presence of the new video-memory upgrade module and automatically changes the system configuration information in Figure 6-23. NOTE: As the system boots, it into...
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Setup Password Restricts access to assign and verify a new password. CAUTION: Before enabling this feature. NOTE: An optional Wakeup On LAN-capable network card is disabled. NIC Enables (On) or disables (Off) the NIC. A-4 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual The time uses the 24-hour format. NOTE: Not all EIDE hard-disk...
Setup Password Restricts access to assign and verify a new password. CAUTION: Before enabling this feature. NOTE: An optional Wakeup On LAN-capable network card is disabled. NIC Enables (On) or disables (Off) the NIC. A-4 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual The time uses the 24-hour format. NOTE: Not all EIDE hard-disk...
User's Guide
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... with industrystandard practices. Other Documents You May Need The Getting Started sheet, which regulatory agencies have tested and approved the Dell OptiPlex N and OptiPlex NX systems. • Appendix B, "Warranties and Return Policy," covers the warranty for bodily harm and tells you need additional... OptiPlex NX computer system. These blocks are warnings, cautions, and notes, and they are used by -step instructions for your Dell system and the "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy. ix The chapters and appendixes are new or equivalent to new in accordance with your system...
... with industrystandard practices. Other Documents You May Need The Getting Started sheet, which regulatory agencies have tested and approved the Dell OptiPlex N and OptiPlex NX systems. • Appendix B, "Warranties and Return Policy," covers the warranty for bodily harm and tells you need additional... OptiPlex NX computer system. These blocks are warnings, cautions, and notes, and they are used by -step instructions for your Dell system and the "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy. ix The chapters and appendixes are new or equivalent to new in accordance with your system...
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...replacement parts if the replaced part is not required to advise or remind you use in returning the replaced part to Dell. DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT...Configuration Manager) to Dell in the continental U.S. NOTE: If you chose one of the available warranty and service options in place of the standard limited threeyear warranty described in advance to obtain Dell's concurrence that you are new or reconditioned. You B-2 Dell OptiPlex N and OptiPlex NX Systems User's Guide
...replacement parts if the replaced part is not required to advise or remind you use in returning the replaced part to Dell. DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT...Configuration Manager) to Dell in the continental U.S. NOTE: If you chose one of the available warranty and service options in place of the standard limited threeyear warranty described in advance to obtain Dell's concurrence that you are new or reconditioned. You B-2 Dell OptiPlex N and OptiPlex NX Systems User's Guide