Dell OptiPlex GX520 Support Question
Dell OptiPlex GX520 Support Question
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Question posted by TECkeng on March 13th, 2014
Where Is The Bios On A Optiplex Gx520
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
... potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are optional and may be used in any manner whatsoever without notice. ©...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... 15 Back-Panel Connectors 16
Removing the Computer Cover 18 Before You Begin 18 Mini Tower Computer 19 Desktop Computer 21 Small Form Factor Computer 22
Inside Your Computer 23 Mini Tower Computer 23 Desktop Computer 24 Small Form Factor Computer 25
Setting Up Your Computer 25
Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
.... What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
• Operating system updates and patches
• Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
... questions
The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including:
• Community - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS is necessary for correct operation of your operating system and support for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
... click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your computer. Desktop chassis
• DCSM -
Quick Reference Guide - Page 11
To avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch. Desktop Computer - 1 cover release latch
This latch allows you use the USB connectors on the back panel for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. NOTICE: ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 13
... voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to 115-V. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location.
Desktop Computer - Quick Reference Guide
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You can access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.
2 back-panel connectors Plug...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 21
Desktop Computer
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 24
A total of three card slots are available: one lowprofile PCI slot to two full-height slots. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Desktop Computer
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2 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 4 system board
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Optionally, you can ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 29
...Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Quick Reference Guide
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If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, ... press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 31
... 35 for instructions on the keyboard to see if light, no beep code, but the computer locks up during POST
A problem was detected while the BIOS was executing. Solid green power The monitor or the graphics card Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32 to wake the computer.
Check "Diagnostic Lights" on...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 32
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Suggested Resolution
The computer is in a normal "off"
Plug the computer into a working
condition, or a possible pre-BIOS failure electrical outlet and press the power
has occurred. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; the Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for a short time, and then turn off " or green. A possible processor failure has occurred...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 35
... failure Screen retrace failure
Search for technical assistance. Code
Cause
Code
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Microprocessor register failure
3-1-4
1-1-3
NVRAM read/write failure
3-2-2
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ROM BIOS checksum failure
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Programmable interval timer failure 3-3-1
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DMA initialization failure
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DMA page register read/write failure
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Video Memory test failure...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 39
... key when the following message appears: Press any virus protection software installed on the screen. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.
5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any key to...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 41
... this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. If you are running the Windows operating system:
NOTE: To access device drivers and user...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 43
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beep codes, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 online, 6-7 User's Guide, 5
drivers...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 49
...; : Drivers and Utilities CD
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