Dell OptiPlex FX160 (Late 2008) User Manual

Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual Model DC01T Notes, Notices, and Cautions IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthis

Back to Contents Page  Covers Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover Removing t

 5. Reattach the security cable to your computer, if necessary. Removing the Side Cover  1. Lift the back edge of the side cover away from the

Back to Contents Page  1 peg (2) 2 peg retainer (2) 3 side cover hooks (2) 4 side cover hook slots(2)

Back to Contents Page  Finding Information Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual Back to Contents Page  NOTE: Some features or media may be

Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive Assembly (Optional) Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual Removing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly Repla

Removing the Hard Drive  1. Perform the procedure in Before Working on Your Computer.  2. Remove the hard drive bracket assembly (see Removin

 5. Replace the hard drive bracket assembly (see Replacing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly).  6. Perform the procedure in After Working on Your

Back to Contents Page  Processor Heatsink Assembly Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual Removing the Processor Heatsink Assembly Replacin

3. Tighten the two captive screws to secure the processor heatsink assembly to the system board.  4. Replace the hard drive bracket assembly if it

Back to Contents Page  Getting Help Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual Obtaining Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Informa

Back to Contents Page  About Your Computer Dell™OptiPlex™FX160ServiceManual Front View Back View Front View Back View 1 power b

www.dell.ca (Canada only) You can access Dell Support through the following websites and e-mail addresses: l Dell Support websites: support.dell.com

4. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. You are responsible for paying shipping expenses. You are al

Back to Contents Page  I/O Board Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board Removing the I/O

 4. Perform the procedure in After Working on Your Computer. Back to Contents Page  1 cable guide metal tab 2 metal clip

Back to Contents Page  Memory Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Your computer sup

 3. Perform the procedure in After Working on Your Computer. Back to Contents Page  connector 3 DIMM_2 memory connector 4 securing clip (two per

Back to Contents Page  NVRAM Module Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual Removing the NVRAM Module Replacing the NVRAM Module Removing

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Back to Contents Page  Power Supply Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply Removing

 2. Secure the power supply with a back panel screw and the chassis screw.  3. Connect the 12V power supply connector to the system board (see Sy

Back to Contents Page   NOTE: See Selective USB for information about using selective USB ports. 7 power connector 8 security cable slot 9 PS/2 mou

Back to Contents Page  Reinstalling Software Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual Drivers Restoring Your Operating System User Account

b. If the Control Panel window appears in Category View (Pick a category), switch to Classic View (icon view). c. Double-click the System icon.

 8. Click Finish and restart your computer. Restoring Your Operating System Depending on your system configuration, you can restore your operat

Restoring Your Operating System Using the Operation System Media  Before you Begin If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system t

 3. Click Administrative Tools ® UserManager.  4. In the left pane, click either Users or Groups, then double-click the name whose attributes y

Back to Contents Page  Computer Stand Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual Removing the Computer Stand Replacing the Computer Stand Re

Back to Contents Page  System Board Assembly Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual System Board Connectors Removing the System Board Assem

8. Disconnect the I/O board cables from the system board.  9. Disconnect the 12V power supply connector from the system board (see System Board Co

10. Replace the NVRAM module if it was removed (see Replacing the NVRAM Module).  11. Replace the processor heatsink assembly (see Replacing the P

Back to Contents Page  System Setup Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual Overview Use the BIOS Setup Utility to: l To change the system c

Back to Contents Page  Antenna Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual Removing the Antenna Replacing the Antenna Removing the Antenna 

Setup Lock Setup lock (SETUP_LOCK, see System Board Connectors) is a hardware feature that interacts with the settings of the BIOS Admin Password op

l Network Drive — The computer may receive its operating system from a network drive, such as an ImageServer.  Changing Boot Sequence for Future B

 5. Shut down your computer.  6. Perform the procedure in Before Working on Your Computer.  7. Replace the jumper on the password jumper (PS

7. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update f

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Back to Contents Page  Troubleshooting Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual Tools Dell Diagnostics Solving Problems Dell Technical

 Beep Codes Your computer may emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. For example, one possible beep

 System Messages  Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help in resolving this problem, please note

 Not a boot diskette — Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart your computer.  NOTICE – Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a para

Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter the BIOS Setup Utility to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device

 6. Replace the WLAN card (see Replacing the Wireless Card).  7. Route the antenna cable under the tab on the back of the chassis so that the w

 6. Press any key to confirm that you want to start from the CD/DVD.  7. Type 1 to Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics.  8. At the Dell Diagnost

Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: l If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the inst

Check cable connections — Check the HDD cable connections (see Hard Drive Assembly (Optional)), and NVRAM module (see NVRAM Module) to ensure that the

 4. Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors and then click Start.  5. If a disk problem is found, follow the screen instructions to f

 1. Click Start ® Control Panel® Programs® Programs and Features.  2. Select the program you want to remove.  3. Click Uninstall.  4

Turn the computer off — If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button f

Other software problems  Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for troubleshooting information —  l Ensure that t

 Test the mouse — Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, then try using the mouse.  Check the mouse settings —  Windows XP and Windows

If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding — See Diagnostic Lights.  If the power light is blinking blue — The computer is in stan

 1. Click Start ® Control Panel® Hardware and Sound® Printer.  2. If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.  3. Click Prop

Back to Contents Page  Working on Your Computer Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual Recommended Tools Before Working on Your Computer 

 No sound from speakers  Check the speaker cable connections — Ensure that the speakers are connected as shown on the setup diagram supplied with t

Test the mouse controller — To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the mouse buttons, run the Mouse test i

2. Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail not

Back to Contents Page  Selective USB Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual Overview Enabling Selective USB Overview Selective USB allo

Back to Contents Page  Wireless Card Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual Removing the Wireless Card Replacing the Wireless Card Remov

 4. Route the antenna cable to ensure that the metal mesh sleeve on the cable is secured by the tab on the back panel.  5. Replace the hard drive

 4. Disconnect any network cables from the computer.  5. If applicable, remove the computer stand (see Removing the Computer Stand).   6. Rem

Back to Contents Page  Cable Guide Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual Removing the Cable Guide Replacing the Cable Guide Removing th

Back to Contents Page  Coin-Cell Battery Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Batt