Dell OptiPlex SX260 Specifications

Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and ac

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Printer Problems   Serial or Parallel Device Problems l Reseat both ends of the power adapter and power cable. l If the computer power adapte

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.   Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete

System Board Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete the following checks.   Video and Monitor Problems Fill out the Diagnos

 Back to Contents Page  Check the monitor settings — See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demag

Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide  Microprocessor Memory Computer Information 

Externally accessible: Serial (data terminal equipment [DTE]) one 9-pin connector; 16550-compatible on the back I/O panel Parallel one 25-hole co

 Back to Contents Page  Relative humidity 20% to 80% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration: Operating desktop or vertical hanging orientation: 0.25

Back to Contents Page System Board Components Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide    Back to Contents Page  1 fan shroud power c

Back to Contents Page Microsoft®Windows®XP Features Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide Overview New User Interface Files and S

icons for accessing your files, configuring the computer, and finding information and assistance. The Dell Solution Center icon opens a portal to serv

Back to Contents Page Warranty and Return Policy Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manu

Taskbar Grouping The Windows taskbar is a row of buttons that typically displays across the bottom of the screen. The taskbar includes the Start men

A program compatibility feature is provided in Windows XP that solves some issues that may be encountered when attempting to run older application pr

By default, System Restore creates a restore point every day that the computer is running. If your computer is off for more than a day, a new restore

restoration. To undo a restoration: 1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs—> Accessories—> System Tools, and then click System Resto

When a fast user switch occurs, the original user is not logged off the computer as previously happened on other Microsoft operating systems. On Wind

5. Under Pick an account type, click the bullet next to the type of account you are going to create — Computer administrator, Standard, or Limited.

disabled. Additional configuration options are available for more advanced users. These advanced options include the ability to open or close specific

Back to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide Front View Back View Back-Panel Connectors Inside

 Back-Panel Connectors   Inside Your Computer  1 computer cover/hard- drive release button Press this button toward the cover release icon

    Orientations The computer can be used in either a vertical or horizontal position on a desktop or mounted under a surface such as a desk o

  As an option, you may mount the computer to a vertical or horizontal surface by using a wall-mount bracket. If you have the integrated flat-panel

Cable Cover  Attaching the Cable Cover    NOTICE: If you are installing the computer under a desktop or tabletop, do not attach the cable c

1. Attach all the cables to the back panel. 2. To attach the two-piece cable cover, hold the bottom piece of the cable cover and align the four ta

   1. Using the four #6 wood screws (0.625 inch; 15.88 mm) provided, attach the mounting plate to a solid surface with a minimum thickness of 1

  1. Firmly hold the computer and press on the release lever tab until the tab is freed from the slot on the mounting plate. 2. While still fi

Back to Contents Page Regulatory Notices Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide FCC Notices (U.S. Only) IC Notice (Canada Only) CE No

3. Connect the metal ground connector to the grounding source on the outlet (see the following figure): a. Loosen the grounding source. b. Slid

Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics

Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps that identify a problem. One possible series (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of thr

Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell

Enter system setup, review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to test displays in system setup and i

If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. 3. If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab

 Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following sections in the order in which they are listed. The reins

17. Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD from the drive. 18. Reinstall the appropriate drivers using the ResourceCD. 19. Reins

Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled. 5. Double-click

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Once you have determined your system's FCC classification, read the appropriate FCC notice. Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or mo

Back to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Securit

IT Assistant configures, manages, and monitors computers and other devices on a corporate network. IT Assistant manages assets, configurations, events

Antitheft devices usually include a segment of metal-stranded cable with an attached locking device and key. Dell recommends that you use a Kensingto

6. Exit system setup. Password protection takes effect when you restart the computer. Typing Your System Password When you start or restart your

6. Exit system setup. Setup Password Option Settings l Enabled — does not allow assignment of setup passwords; users must enter a setup passwor

Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password   1. Remove the computer cover.  2. Remove the jumper plug labeled "PSWD"

2. When Press <F2> to Enter Setup appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press <F2> immediately. If you wait too long and th

 Boot Device Menu This feature provides access to boot options and diagnostic features for your system. To access the boot device menu: 1. Turn on

System Setup Options To get additional information about any setup option, highlight the entry and press <F1>.  AC Power Recovery — determine

Jumper Settings    To change a jumper setting, pull the plug off its pin(s) and carefully fit it down onto the pin(s) indicated.  If the comp

CE Notice (European Union) Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this Dell computer to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of

Power Button  You can use the ACPI feature to configure the function of the Microsoft Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems. Power Button

To determine if your computer is using Hyper-Threading technology: 1. Click the Start button, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. 2

Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide   A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and t

 6. Replace the computer cover. 7. Reattach the stand (if used). 8. Replace the cable cover (if used).  9. Connect your computer to the

Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide Before Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, a

CDs and DVDs 1. Hold the disc by its outer edge. It is okay to touch the inside edge of the center hole.  2. With a soft, lint-free cloth, gent

Back to Contents Page Module Bay Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide YoucaninstallaDell™portabledevicesuchasafloppydrive,CD

 3. Slide the device into the module bay. 4. If desired, you may lock the device in the module bay by moving the module locking switch to the l

 4. While pressing the module eject button, grasp the airbay and pull it out of the module bay.    5. Slide the device into the module bay

Installing a CD/DVD Device When Your Computer Is Running Windows 2000 To install a CD/DVD device or second hard drive: 1. Click the Unplug or Ejec

Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to ta

5. Slide the device into the module bay. 6. If desired, you may lock the device in the module bay by moving the module locking switch to the locke

Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide 1. Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left

Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide   1. Shut down the computer through the Start m

Back to Contents Page Documentation for Your Computer Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide Finding Information for Your Computer Tec

Back to Contents Page Ergonomic Computing Habits Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide   For comfort and efficiency, observe the follow

References: 1. American National Standards Institute. ANSI/HFES 100: American National Standards for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Ter

Back to Contents Page Finding Information for Your Computer Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide  What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

Back to Contents Page  settings l How to troubleshoot and solve problems Depending on your operating system, double-click the User's Guid

Back to Contents Page Getting Help Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Info

www.dell.com/la/ (for Latin American countries) l Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com/ Log in as user: anonymous, and use your e-

Class B ITE  This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology

To contact Dell's technical support service, see "Technical Assistance" and then call the number for your country as listed in "C

Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites: l www.dell.com l support.dell.com (technical support) l 

Belgium (Brussels) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 32 City Code: 2 Website: support.euro.dell.com  E-mail: tech_be@dell.com  E-mail

Country Code: 420 City Code: 2 Customer Care 02 22 83 27 11 Fax 02 22 83 27 14 TechFax 02 22 83 27 28 Switchboard 02 22 83 27 11 Denmark (Copenhag

Country Code: 852 Transaction Sales toll-free:800964109 Large Corporate Accounts HK toll-free:800964108 Large Corporate Accounts GCP HK toll-

SalesFax (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512728-4600 or512728-3772 Luxembourg International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 352 Website: support.euro.dell.

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 47 E-mail Support (portable computers): nor_nbk_support@dell.com  E-mail Support (desktop computers): no

Sweden (Upplands Vasby) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 46 City Code: 8 Website: support.euro.dell.com  E-mail: swe_support@dell.com 

Back to Contents Page  Financial Services website: www.dellfinancialservices.com Financial Services (lease/loans) toll-free:1-877-577-3355 Financi

Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T

If the regulatory label includes the following marking, your computer is a Class A product:  Class B Device  Please note that this device has

Clock speed — The speed, given in MHz, that indicates how fast computer components that are connected to the system bus operate. Components that are s

Extended Display Mode — A display setting that allows you to use a second monitor as an extension of your display. Also referred to as dual display mo

ISP — Internet service provider — A company that allows you to access its host server to connect directly to the Internet. The ISP gives you a softwar

is used for maintaining computer configuration information such as date, time, and other system setup options that you can set. O On-Board — Usually

Service tag — A bar code label on your computer that identifies your computer when you access Dell | Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell

WHr — watt-hour — A unit of measure commonly used to indicate the approximate capacity of a battery. For example, a 66 WHr battery can supply 66 W of

Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide     1. If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data yo

12. If your replacement drive is not attached to a metal sled: a. While holding the drive that you are replacing, remove the screws that hold th

 14. Attach the drive cable to the connector on the new drive, being careful not to bend any of the pins.   15. Slide the drive into the driv

 Back to Contents Page  NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resettin

 BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) If you find a or mark on the regulatory label on the bottom, side, or back panel of your computer, the followi

Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide Removing a Memory Module Adding a Memory Module    You can incr

 2. Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector.  3. Insert the module straight down into the connector, en

The computer should have changed the value of System Memory to reflect the newly installed memory. Verify the new total. If it is correct, skip to st

Back to Contents Page Adding and Removing Parts Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide Removing the Computer Cover Battery Module Ba

Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide   1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2. En

11. Remove the heat sink. a. Remove the two securing brackets, if present, by pressing the tabs together and lifting the brackets up.   b.

12. Pull the release lever straight up until the microprocessor is released, and then remove the microprocessor from the socket.     13. Unp

16. Set the microprocessor lightly in the socket and ensure that all pins are headed into the correct holes. Do not use force, which could bend the p

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Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Safety Instructions Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide General When Working Inside Your Computer 

 NOM Information (Mexico Only) The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requir

Back to Contents Page  Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock. In addition, take note of these safety guidelines when appropri

Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™OptiPlex™SX260SystemsUser'sGuide  System Lights Located on the front of the computer, the

Drive Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. Floppy drive problems       CD drive problems  Problems

DVD drive problems   Hard drive problems  Repairing a Wet Computer Spills, splashes, and excessive humidity can cause damage to the computer.

Dropped or Damaged Computer   Error Messages If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was

Drive not ready — No floppy disk is in the drive. Put a floppy disk in the drive. Gate A20 failure — One or more memory modules might be faulty or im

General Problems The computer stops responding  A program stops responding  Requested sector not found — The operating system cannot read from

A program crashes repeatedly   A solid blue screen appears  Other software problems  Other technical problems  General hardware problems

l The mouse pointer does not move or "stutters" when it moves. l Messages appear stating that the computer is not operating at maximum pe

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  Network Problems  Power Problems  Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you co