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Popular Dell OptiPlex GX280 Manual Pages
Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
...: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of your computer.
Models DHP... whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are ...Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. A00 Dell Inc. Information in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating ...problem.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
...14 Small Form-factor Computer 14 Small Desktop Computer 14 Desktop Computer 15 Small Mini-Tower Computer 15 Mini-Tower Computer 16
Setting Up Your Computer 16
Solving Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 System Lights 21
Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using Microsoft® Windows...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
... and replace parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems
Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center
1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides.
• Service Tag and Express Service Code...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
..., and repair information
• Downloads -
NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on your computer. Small form-factor chassis • DHS - Find It Here
• Latest drivers for my computer • Frequently asked questions • File downloads • Details on your computer. Computer documentation and product specifications
• Service call status and support history...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
Front and Back Views
Small Form-Factor Computer
CD/DVD-drive eject button CD/DVD-drive activity light
USB 2.0 connectors (2)
floppy-drive eject button
Microsoft Windows Product Key
headphone connector
hard-drive activity light
network activity light network adapter connector
link integrity light
power button power light
line-in connector line-out connector card slots (2)
power connector
...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 14
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Inside Your Computer
Small Form-factor Computer
floppy drive hard drive
heat sink and blower assembly
padlock ring
PCI-E x16 connector
Small Desktop Computer
CD/DVD drive
floppy drive
system board heat sink and blower assembly
PCI-E x16 connector
PCI-E x1 connector
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Quick Reference Guide
CD/DVD drive
internal speaker
chassis intrusion...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 17
... that the voltage selection switch is compatible with a manual voltage selection switch, set to avoid bending connector pins. Set Up Your Keyboard and Mouse
Quick Reference Guide
17 Tighten the thumbscrews on the back panel must be manually set the switch for your location. NOTE: Before you install any devices or software that did not ship with...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
If computer problems occur that require help you begin any of your Express Service Code and Service Tag below; See "Finding Information for your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional).
Quick Reference Guide
19 For the latest troubleshooting information available for Your Computer" on Dell™ computers. Express Service Code Service Tag
Dell Diagnostics
CAUTION: Before you ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
... for one time only. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your part. If you see the Windows desktop.
Then shut down and restart the computer.
Option Express Test
Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree
Function
Performs a quick test of devices.
When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 21
... device. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag.
3 If you are running the test.
Blinks green several A configuration error exists.
The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for more information. The device list may indicate a computer problem. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard to see if the specific problem is located at the top...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
...23 to complete.
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Power Light
Problem Description
Suggested Resolution
Solid yellow
The Dell Diagnostics is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance.
If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is identified. For information on diagnosing the beep code. Solid green and...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 24
... online User's Guide.
• Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not the graphics card) and then restarting the computer.
• If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one at a time to a different PCI connector and restart the computer after each card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Light...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 25
... you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one memory module installed, reinstall it , and then restart the computer.
• If the problem still exists, install a graphics card that you know works and restart the computer.
• If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell. Quick Reference Guide
25 A possible floppy or...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 26
...'s Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see your monitor screen.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell. None. One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. This beep code tells you are installing are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility G Y G Y error exists. www.dell.com | support.dell...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 27
..., see "Hard Drive Problems" in the "Solving Problems" section of the screen, press .
3 Follow the instructions on , restart it).
2 When F2= Setup appears in the upper-right corner of the online User's Guide.
Windows XP To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter:
1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field...
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