Dell OptiPlex FX160 (Late 2008) User Manual

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ OptiPlex™ FX160Setup and Quick Reference GuideThis guide provides an overview of features, specifications, quick

10 Setting Up Your Computer5Press the power buttons on the monitor and the computer.

Specifications 11Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→

12 SpecificationsMinimum memory 1 GB (512 MB for Linux)Maximum memory 4 GBVideoTy p e :SiS Mirage integrated videodefault 128 MB shared video memory (

Specifications 13System board connectors:Serial ATA (hard drive)one 7-pin connectorSerial ATA (NVRAM module)one 22-pin connectorFanone 5-pin connector

14 SpecificationsDrive activity lightblue light — A blinking blue light indicates the computer is reading data from or writing data to the SATA hard d

Specifications 15EnvironmentalTemperature:Operating10° to 35° C (50° to 95° F)Storage–40° to 65° C (–40° to 149° F)Relative humidity 20% to 80% (nonco

16 Specifications

Troubleshooting Tips 17Troubleshooting Tips CAUTION: Always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. NOTE: For detai

18 Troubleshooting TipsIF THE POWER LIGHT IS OFF — The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.• Reseat the power cable in the power

Troubleshooting Tips 19• Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.• Run the Dell Diagnosti

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

20 Troubleshooting TipsA program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating systemRUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD —1Click Start → Con

Troubleshooting Tips 21The Dell Support Utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computing environment. A

22 Troubleshooting Tips3Shut down and restart the computer.When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and

Reinstalling Software 23Reinstalling SoftwareDriversIdentifying DriversWindows Vista®1Locate the list of devices for your computer:aClick the Windows

24 Reinstalling Software2Scroll down the list to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon.If an excl

Reinstalling Software 252Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties.3Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver.I

26 Reinstalling Software2Right-click the device for which you need a driver, and click Update Driver.3Click the Drivers tab→ Update Driver.4Follow the

Reinstalling Software 27Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any o

28 Reinstalling Software

Finding Information 29Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media ma

Contents 3Contents1 About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Back View. .

30 Finding Information

Getting Help 31Getting HelpObtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem cabl

32 Getting Help NOTE: Some of the following services are not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S. Call your local Dell repr

Getting Help 33• Dell Support e-mail addresses:[email protected]@us.dell.com [email protected] (Latin America and Caribbean coun

34 Getting HelpProduct InformationIf you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, visit

Getting Help 35Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated support telephone system dir

36 Getting HelpDiagnostics ChecklistName:Date:Address:Phone number:Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer):Express Service Code:R

Getting Help 37Contacting DellFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet conne

38 Getting Help

Index 39IndexCconnectingmonitor, 8network cable, 9power cables, 9contacting Dell, 31, 37DDellcontacting, 31, 37software updates, 20Support Utility, 20

4 Contents5 Reinstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Identifying Drivers

40 IndexOoperating systemSystem Restore, 26operating system product key, 29Pphone numbers, 37powerpower light conditions, 17troubleshooting, 17problem

Index 41troubleshooting (continued)Dell Diagnostics, 21memory, 18power, 17power light conditions, 17program crashes, 19programs and Windows compatibil

42 Index

About Your Computer 5About Your ComputerFront View1 power button 2 side cover3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 stand5 headphone connector 6 microphone conne

6 About Your ComputerBack View7 diagnostic lights (see your Service Manual for information about light codes)8 Wi-Fi indicator9 hard drive indicator 1

Setting Up Your Computer 7Setting Up Your ComputerBefore Setting Up Your ComputerWhen positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to

8 Setting Up Your Computer1Connect the monitor using either the white DVI cable or the blue VGA cable.2Connect a USB device, such as a keyboard or mou

Setting Up Your Computer 93Connect the network cable.4Connect the power cable.