Dell OptiPlex GX260N- User Manual

Back to Contents Page System Board Components Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide System Board 1 floppy drive connector (DSKT) 12 CD drive audio cable connector (CD_IN) 2 internal speaker (SPEAKER) 13 telephony connector (MODEM) 3 battery socket (BATTERY) 14 power connector (12VPOWER) 4 CD/DV...

Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in " CAUTION: Safety Instructions ." 1. Perform an orderly...

6. Replace the ball and retainer ring. Turn the retainer ring clockwise until it clicks into place. Floppy Drive NOTICE: Do not attempt to clean drive heads with a swab. You might accidentally misalign the heads, which prevents the drive from operating. Clean your floppy drive using a commercially a...

Back to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System Setup Jumper Settings Power Button Hyper-Threading LegacySelect Technology Control LegacySelect technology control offers legacy-full, ...

For more information about Dell's ASF implementation, see the ASF User's Guide and the ASF Administrator's Guide , available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com . Dell OpenManage IT Assistant IT Assistant is a workgroup management solution for managing Dell clients and servers. It is not...

appears during the boot sequence at the next computer start -up. Disabled — No intrusion monitoring occurs and no messages appear. Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot Use one of the following methods to secure your computer: Use a padlock alone or a padlock and looped security cable with the padloc...

3. When prompted, type the system password. 4. Press <Ctrl><Enter> to disable the existing system password. 5. Confirm that Not Enabled is displayed for the System Password option. If Not Enabled is displayed, the system password is deleted. If Not Enabled is not displayed, press <Alt...

To change an existing setup password, you must know the setup password. 1. Enter system setup. 2. Type the setup password at the prompt. 3. Highlight Setup Password and press the left- or right-arrow key to delete the existing setup password. The setting changes to Not Enabled . To assign a new setu...

Dell recommends that you print the system setup screens (by pressing <Print Screen>) or record the information for future reference. Before you use system setup, you must know the kind of floppy drive(s) and hard drive(s) installed in your computer. To confirm this information, see the Manufac...

Enters the selected field's pop-up options menu. spacebar or In the selected field's pop-up options menu, cycles through the options in a field. Exits system setup without restarting the computer and returns the computer to the boot routine. Exits system setup and restarts the computer, implementing...

1. Turn on or restart your computer. 2. When F2 = Setup appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press <F12>. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Each device has a number next to it. At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is to be u...

NOTICE: Ensure that your computer is turned off and unplugged before you change the jumper settings. Otherwise, damage to your computer or unpredictable results can occur. To change a jumper setting, pull the plug off its pin(s) and carefully fit it down onto the pin(s) indicated. System Board Jumpe...

Power Button Functions for Windows 2000 and Windows XP With ACPI Disabled Action Results Computer Turned On and ACPI Disabled Computer in Suspend Mode Computer Turned Off Press power button Computer turns off immediately Computer turns off immediately Boots and computer turns on Hold power button fo...

Back to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Front View Back View Inside Your Computer Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Front View Small Form-Factor Computer 1 USB connectors Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and comput...

your hard drive. 4 link integrity light Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Orange — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. Yellow — A good connection exists between a 1,000-Mbps (1 -Gbps) network and the computer. Off — The com...

1 hard drive 6 system board 2 floppy drive 7 power supply 3 CD/DVD drive 8 padlock ring 4 internal speaker 9 heat sink and blower assembly 5 chassis intrusion switch Cable Colors Hard drive Blue pull tab Floppy drive Black pull tab CD/DVD drive Orange pull tab Attaching and Removing the Computer Sta...

Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in " CAUTION: Safety Instructions ." CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the ...

Back to Contents Page AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in " CAUTION: Safety Instructions ." CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the e...

Removing the Card 1 card notch 2 card clip lever 3 card clip tab 4 card clip 5 PCI card slot Installing an AGP/DVI Adapter Card 1. To add or replace the card, press the card clip lever toward the PCI card slot and gently press the card into the AGP connector until it clicks into place. 2. Release th...

Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin this procedure, follow the steps in " CAUTION: Safety Instructions ." A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years. The b...

Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in " CAUTION: Safety Instructions ." CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet be...

Back to Contents Page PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in " CAUTION: Safety Instructions ." CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer f...

4. Remove the computer stand , if it is attached. 5. Open the computer cover. 6. Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm. 7. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. 8. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. 9. If you are ...

7. Remove the filler bracket. 8. Slide the card bracket down over the card slot opening, and ensure that the top of the card bracket is flush with the alignment bar and that the notch in the top of the card bracket fits around the alignment guide (see " Closing the Retention Arm "). 9. Attac...

Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Hard Drive Front-Panel Inserts Floppy Drive CD/DVD Drive Your computer supports: One hard drive One floppy or optional Zip drive One optional CD or DVD drive Internal Drives 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 hard drive IDE Drive A...

Connecting Drive Cables When you install a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and an interface cable—to the back of the drive. Power Cable Connector 1 power cable 2 power input connector Drive Interface Connector 1 interface connector 2 colored stripe on cable 3 interface cable Most inte...

Instructions ." CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cush...

Installing a Hard Drive 1. Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation. 2. If your replacement hard drive does not have the bracket rails attached, remove the rails from the old drive by removing the two screws that secure each rail to the drive. Attach the bracket rails to th...

board. 6. Remove the computer stand , if it is attached. 7. If you are installing a new floppy drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front-panel inserts. 8. Open the computer cover. Removing a Floppy Drive 1. Disconnect the floppy-drive cable from the system board connector (DSKT). 2. Remo...

1 sled tab 2 sled Installing a Floppy Drive 1. Snap the replacement drive into the sled and ensure that it is secure in the sled. 2. Connect the interposer board to the floppy drive. a. Slide the floppy-drive cable into the connector. b. Close the lever so that the cable is secure in the connector. ...

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack, and then plug it into the computer. 9. Reconnect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. 10. Enter system setup and update the appropriate Diskette Drive A option to reflect the size...

1. Disconnect the power and audio cables from the interposer board. 2. Remove the interposer board from the drive. Removing the Interposer Board 1 interposer board 3. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, and then slide the drive upward and remove it from the drive bay. Installing ...

Back to Contents Page Telephony Applications Programming Interface (TAPI) Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide NOTE: See the documentation that came with the TAPI-compliant card for more information on using TAPI devices and to verify that the card works with your computer. Your computer suppo...

10. Install the appropriate modem driver and voice program. For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation and your Microsoft® Windows® documentation. Installing a TAPI Sound Card You can connect your modem to a TAPI-compliant sound card connector (typically labeled TAD) and then use the...

Back to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide 1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way. Gently pull the power cables toward you so that they do not get caught underneath the drives. 2. Ensure that no tools or extra parts ar...

Back to Contents Page Adding and Removing Small Desktop Computer Parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Opening the Computer Cover AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Battery Drives Memory Microprocessor PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Telephony Applications Programming Interface (TAPI) Closing t...

Back to Contents Page PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in " CAUTION: Safety Instructions ." CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer f...

3 filler bracket 7 riser board 4 card 8 card cage Installing a Card 1. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create an empty card -slot opening. If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card. If necessary, disconnect any cables connec...

Back to Contents Page Adding and Removing Small Mini-Tower Computer Parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Opening the Computer Cover AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Battery Drives Memory Microprocessor PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Telephony Applications Programming Interface (TAPI) Closin...

NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. Adding a Second Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in " CAUTION: Safety Instructi...

1 release lever 2 microprocessor 3 socket 10. Remove the microprocessor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new microprocessor. Installing the Microprocessor NOTICE: You must position the microprocessor correctly in the socket...

Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Battery Problems Beep Codes Card Problems Diagnostic Lights Drive Problems Dropped or Damaged Computer E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages General Problems Keyboard Problems Memory Problems Mouse Proble...

3-1-1 Slave DMA register failure Run the Dell Diagnostics . 3-1-2 Master DMA register failure Run the Dell Diagnostics . 3-1-3 Master interrupt mask register failure Contact Dell for technical assistance. 3-1-4 Slave interrupt mask register failure Contact Dell for technical assistance. 3-2-2 Interr...

green yellow green yellow Possible video card failure or bad on-board video If you have a video card, reseat it and restart the computer to retest. If you have video integrated, you must replace the system board. yellow green green yellow Possible floppy or hard drive failure Reseat all power and da...

Test the floppy drive light MS-DOS ® Insert a floppy disk, type dir a: at the DOS prompt, and press <Enter>. Microsoft ® Windows ® operating systems Insert a floppy disk, double-click My Computer on the desktop, and double-click the floppy drive icon. Run the Dell Diagnostics— Reboot the compu...

DVD drive problems NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives. Test the drive with another DVD— Insert another DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original DVD is defective. Ensure that Windows recognizes the drive— Double -click My Computer on t...

If the primary hard drive that contains the operating system does not boot, files in the operating system might be corrupt. For more information, see your operating system documentation. Check for interrupt request conflicts— See " Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities ." Dropped...

computer could not find a particular sector on the disk, or the requested sector is defective. See " Drive Problems " for troubleshooting suggestions. Reset failed— The disk reset operation failed. See " Drive Problems " for troubleshooting suggestions. Sector not found— The operatin...

4. Click End Task . Windows 98 1. Press <Ctrl><Alt><Delete> simultaneously. 2. Click the program that is no longer responding. 3. Click End Task . Turn the computer off— If your computer locks up and you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your...

General hardware problems If your computer exhibits one or more of the following symptoms, a device conflict may exist: Your computer locks up, particularly while using a specific device. A recently added device does not work. Memory parity errors occur on parity-enabled computers. A sound card emit...

If you receive an insufficient memory message Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem. Confirm that the computer has sufficient memory to run your programs. See the documentation that came with the software for minimum memory req...

Check the network cable connector— Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of the computer and the network jack. Check the network lights on the back of the computer— No light indicates there is no network communication. Try replacing the network ...

Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is securely connected to the system board. Ensure that the power supply cables are securely connected to the system board (see " System Board Components "). If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the power light is blinking amber— A device might ...

Check the speaker cable connections— Ensure that the speakers are connected as shown on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Ensure that the subwoofer and the speakers are turned on— See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, ...

CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see " CAUTION: Safety Instructions ." Replace the Memory Modules 1. Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, wait 10 to 20 seconds, and open the computer cover. 2. Replace the memory module(s) (see " Mem...

Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Dell Diagnostics Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in &#...

3. When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press <Enter>. 4. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive...

Help Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the test. Configuration Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains your configuration information for all devices from system setup , memory, and various internal tests and displays it i...

Back to Contents Page Getting Help Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call Contacting Dell Technical Assistance If you need help with a technical problem, Dell is ready ...

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Product Information If you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, visit the Dell website at www.dell.com . For the telephone number to call to speak to a sales specialist, see the contact numbers for your region. Returning Items for Wa...

Are you connected to a network? Yes NoNetwork, version, and network adapter:Programs and versions:See your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the system's start -up files. If the computer is connected to a printer, print each file. Otherwise, record the contents of each file...

Back to Contents Page Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Overview New User Interface Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Application and Device Compatibility System Restore User Accounts and Fast User Switching Home and Small Office Networking Internet Connecti...

3. Click Clean Desktop Now . 4. When the Desktop Cleanup Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next> . 5. In the Shortcuts list, deselect any shortcuts you want to leave on the desktop, and then click Next> . 6. Click Finish to remove the shortcuts and close the wizard. The shortcuts are moved ...

Application and Device Compatibility Although Windows XP is designed to be compatible with a wide range of application programs and hardware devices, some older programs and devices may not be usable. Check the Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com for application programs and hardware devices know...

before the changes occurred. System Restore maintains a rolling record of restore points; to limit the amount of space used, older restore points are purged to make room for newer ones. In the event of a serious operating system problem, System Restore can be used from Safe Mode or Normal Mode to go...

2. Select Create a restore point and click Next> . 3. Type a description of the restore point and click Create . The date and time are automatically added to the description of the new restore point. Restore Process As the computer is used over time, restore points are collected in the archive wi...

3. Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager . 4. In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for which the new driver was installed, and then click Properties . 5. Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver . User Accounts and Fast User Switching NOTE: Fast User Swi...

DVD software shuts down and requires a restart when the user comes back. Computers with low memory configurations can experience problems. The computer uses memory to keep the first user's programs running in the background while the second user is logged on. On computers with limited memory, this c...

Home and Small Office Networking The Network Setup Wizard includes a checklist and steps to guide you through the process of sharing resources, such as files, printers, or an Internet connection, between computers in a home or small office. In Windows XP, Microsoft has improved the online documentat...

Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V W X Z A AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable into an electrical outlet. ACPI — advanced configuration and...

Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Safety Instructions Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide General When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Ergonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety a...

Do not push any objects into the openings of your computer. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components. Keep your computer away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling vents. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your computer; do not place your...

removing a component from the system board or disconnecting a device from the computer. 1. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. 2. Turn off your computer and any devices connected to the computer. 3. Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the chass...

For comfort and efficiency, observe the ergonomic guidelines in " Ergonomic Computing Habits " when setting up and using your computer. Battery Disposal Your computer uses a lithium battery. The lithium battery is a long-life battery, and it is very possible that you will never need to repla...

Back to Contents Page Ergonomic Computing Habits Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use may result in injury. CAUTION: Viewing the monitor screen for extended periods of time may result in eye strain. For comfort and efficiency, observe the following e...

Back to Contents Page Regulatory Notices Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously...

CE Notice (European Union) Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this Dell computer to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union. Such marking is indicative that this Dell system meets the following technical standards: EN 55022 — "Information Technology Equip...

Simplified Chinese Class A Warning Notice (China Only) On Class A systems, the following warning will appear near the regulatory label: 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 take adequate mea...

If the regulatory label includes the following marking, your computer is a Class A product: Class B ITE This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If this equipment is used near a radio or television ...

Please note that this device has been approved for business purposes with regard to electromagnetic interference. If you find that this device is not suitable for your use, you may exchange it for a nonbusiness-purpose device. MIC Class A Regulatory Label If the regulatory label includes the followi...

Back to Contents Page Warranty and Return Policy Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry -standard practices. For information about...