Dell OptiPlex GX260N manuals

Dell OptiPlex GX260N User's Guide (235 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: PC/workstation barebones | Size: 4.77 MB |

English

Table of contents

Documentation for Your

1

Computer

1

Advanced Features

1

Small Form-Factor Computer

1

Small Desktop Computer

1

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

2

Abbreviations and Acronyms

2

Models: DHS, DHP, and DHM

3

ResourceCD

4

User's Guides Icon

5

Dell Support website

5

Dell Premier Support website

5

Technical Specifications

7

System Board Components

12

Cleaning Your Computer

14

CDs and DVDs

15

Security

17

Password Protection

18

Typing Your System Password

19

Setup Password

20

System Setup

21

Entering System Setup

22

System Setup Screens

22

Boot Sequence

23

System Setup Options

24

Jumper Settings

26

Power Button

27

Hyper-Threading

28

Computer Stand

34

Removing the Card

39

Removing a Memory Module

43

Adding a Memory Module

43

Removing the Hard Drive

56

Removing the Floppy Drive

61

Installing a TAPI Sound Card

75

Closing the Computer Cover

77

Connecting Drive Cables

91

CD/DVD Drive

101

Installing a CD/DVD Drive

103

Microprocessor

106

Microprocessor Removal

107

Microprocessor Installation

108

PCI Cards

112

Removing a Card

112

1 card cage

113

2 handle

113

1 lever 5 card-edge connector

113

Installing a Card

114

Serial Port Adapters

115

Removing the Card Cage

116

About Your Computer

121

Back View

122

Back Panel

123

Inside Your Computer

124

Cable Colors

125

Opening the Computer Cover

127

AGP and DVI Adapter Cards

129

AGP Card Removal

130

AGP Card Insert

130

IDE Drive Addressing

132

Hard Drive

133

Removing a Hard Drive

134

Installing a Hard Drive

135

Hard Drive Bracket Rails

136

Adding a Second Hard Drive

138

Attaching Cables

139

Front-Panel Inserts

140

Floppy Drive

141

Removing a Floppy Drive

142

Installing a Floppy Drive

143

CD/DVD Drive Bracket Rails

147

Back to Contents Page

149

Heat Sink Removal

151

Installing the Microprocessor

152

Heat Sink Replacement

153

Installing a PCI Card

156

Card Connection

157

Closing the Retention Arm

158

Removing a PCI Card

159

Solving Problems

163

Card Problems

164

Diagnostic Lights

165

Drive Problems

166

CD drive problems

167

DVD drive problems

168

Hard drive problems

168

Dropped or Damaged Computer

169

Error Messages

169

General Problems

172

A program crashes repeatedly

173

A solid blue screen appears

173

Other software problems

173

Keyboard Problems

174

Memory Problems

174

Mouse Problems

175

Network Problems

175

Power Problems

176

Printer Problems

177

Sound and Speaker Problems

178

System Board Problems

179

Video and Monitor Problems

180

Advanced Troubleshooting

182

Dell Diagnostics Menu

183

Reinstalling Drivers

184

Windows 2000

185

Getting Help

187

Problems With Your Order

188

Product Information

189

Before You Call

189

Contacting Dell

190

Overview

201

New User Interface

201

Switching to Classic View

202

Clean Desktop Wizard

202

Taskbar Grouping

203

Notification Area Cleanup

203

System Restore

204

Using System Restore

205

Restore Process

206

Driver Rollback

206

How to Add Users

208

Internet Connection Firewall

209

Glossary

211

Ergonomic Computing Habits

222

Battery Disposal

223

Regulatory Notices

226

IC Notice (Canada Only)

227

CE Notice (European Union)

228

ENERGY STAR® Compliance

228

VCCI Notice (Japan Only)

229

Class B ITE

230

Class A Device

230

Class B Device

231

BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)

232

NOM Information (Mexico Only)

233

Warranty and Return Policy

235

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