Dell GX260 Support Question
Dell GX260 Support Question
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Question posted by ms2000feb on September 25th, 2011
How Do I Restore My Dell Optiplex Gx260 Xp Pro Back To Factory Settings?
Its an older PC and I do not have the original recovery disk.
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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on September 26th, 2011 3:08 PM
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Your options are limited.
You can call Dell and see if you can purchase a recovery CD. 1-800-433-9014
You can buy a new copy of Windows.
This web site claims to sell factory recovery CDs. You may be able to get one through them. http://www.restoredisks.com/default.aspx
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User Guide - Page 1
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 Manageability Security Password Protection System Setup Jumper Settings... Closing the Computer Cover
Small Desktop Computer
About Your Computer
Front ...
User Guide - Page 4
... computer My computer documentation My device documentation
Find It Here ResourceCD
How to set up my computer Troubleshooting information Tools and utilities Warranty information
You can use this CD to Contents Page
Finding Information for Your Computer
Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide
What Are You Looking For ?
Setup and Quick Reference Guide...
User Guide - Page 7
...Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide
Microprocessor Memory Computer Information Audio Expansion Bus Drives
Ports Key Combinations Controls and Lights Power Physical Environmental
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Intel® Pentium... F0000h
Computer Information
Computer chip set through system setup.
8 KB...
User Guide - Page 12
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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-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 7 PCI riser (small mini-tower computer only) 8 standby power light (AUX_PWR)
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User Guide - Page 14
... off any attached devices and disconnect them from the network wall jack.
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Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs
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User Guide - Page 16
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Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide
LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System Setup Jumper Settings Power...system is designed to the administrator through system setup, Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant, or Dell™ custom factory integration. LegacySelect allows administrators to verify system presence
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User Guide - Page 30
...computer speakers into any of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your CD player are operating.
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User Guide - Page 35
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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
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Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you have installed a padlock through...your computer from the network wall jack.
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User Guide - Page 38
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AGP and DVI Adapter Cards
Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any of the card clip. Disconnect the computer power cable from their electrical outlets. 3.
Pull the card...
User Guide - Page 41
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User Guide - Page 43
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User Guide - Page 132
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User Guide - Page 184
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Microsoft® Windows® XP Features
Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide
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