Dell OptiPlex GX270 User Manual download pdf (Page 28)

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3. Click the topic that describes your problem.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

l How to reinstall my operating

system

Operating System CD

You can use the Operating System CD to reinstall your operating system. Then, use the Drivers and Utilities CD

to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.

The product key for your operating system is located on your computer.

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Abbreviations and Acronyms 2
Advanced Troubleshooting 3
Reinstalling Drivers 4
Windows 2000 5
Creating a Restore Point 6
Before You Reinstall 6
Reinstalling Windows XP 7
Microsoft Windows XP 8
Advanced Features 10
Security 11
Password Protection 11
Assigning a System Password 12
Typing Your System Password 12
Setup Password 13
System Setup 14
Boot Sequence 15
System Setup Options 16
Booting to a USB Device 18
Jumper Settings 18
Power Button 19
Hyper-Threading 19
Power Management 20
Battery 21
Cleaning Your Computer 23
Closing the Computer Cover 24
Ergonomic Computing Habits 25
Back to Contents Page 26
Operating System CD 28
Getting Help 29
AutoTech Service 30
Problems With Your Order 31
Product Information 31
Before You Call 31
Contacting Dell 32
Glossary 40
DDR Memory Overview 47
Installing Memory 48
Removing Memory 50
Regulatory Notices 51
IC Notice (Canada Only) 52
CE Notice (European Union) 52
ENERGY STAR®Compliance 52
VCCI Notice (Japan Only) 53
Class A Device 54
Class B Device 54
BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) 55
SAFETY: General 57
SAFETY: Battery Disposal 59
PCI Cards 101
Removing a PCI Card 103
Serial Port Adapters 104
Opening the Computer Cover 106
Connecting Drive Cables 107
Drive Interface Connectors 108
Power Cable Connector 108
Hard Drive 109
Removing a Hard Drive 110
Installing a Hard Drive 110
Front-Panel Inserts 112
Floppy Drive 112
Removing a Floppy Drive 113
Installing a Floppy Drive 114
CD/DVD Drive 115
Installing a CD/DVD Drive 116
Cable Routing 117
Microprocessor 119
About Your Computer 124
Back View 125
Inside Your Computer 126
System Board Components 127
AGP and DVI Adapter Cards 129
Adding a Second Hard Drive 142
Removing a CD/DVD Drive 148
Solving Problems 156
Beep Codes 157
System Lights 158
Battery Problems 158
Card Problems 158
Drive Problems 159
CD drive problems 160
DVD drive problems 160
Hard drive problems 160
Dropped or Damaged Computer 161
Error Messages 161
General Problems 163
A solid blue screen appears 164
Other software problems 164
Other technical problems 164
General hardware problems 164
Keyboard Problems 165
Memory Problems 165
Mouse Problems 165
Network Problems 166
Power Problems 166
Printer Problems 167
Sound and Speaker Problems 168
System Board Problems 168
Video and Monitor Problems 169
Specifications 171
May20048Y945Rev.A02 175
Warranty and Return Policy 176
Adding User Accounts 177
Fast User Switching 178
Network Setup Wizard 178

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