Notice DELL Optiplex GX260

« Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. November 2002 P/N 51FMX Rev. A07Contents3 Contents About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Finding Information for Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Starting the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . 11 CAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 When Using Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 When Working Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164ContentsSetup and Quick Reference Guide5 About This Guide This document contains solving problems and safety and regulatory information about your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer. To obtain the latest versions of the documents on your hard drive, see the Dell support website at support.dell.com. Regulatory model numbers appear throughout this document; their chassis type equivalents are shown below: Finding Information for Your Computer Regulatory Model Numbers and Chassis Types DHS = small desktop (SD) chassis DHP = small form-factor (SF) chassis DHM = small mini-tower (SMT) chassis What Are You Looking For?Find it Here •A diagnostic program for my computer •Drivers for my computer •My computer documentation •My device documentation Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) You can use this CD to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run diagnostics tools.6Setup and Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.euro.dell.com •Express Service Code and Service Tag Number •Microsoft ® Windows ® License Label (Product Key) Express Service Code and Product Key Located on your computer. •How to reinstall my operating systemOperating System CD and Installation Guide If you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. •How to remove and replace parts •Technical specifications •How to configure system settings •How to troubleshoot and solve problems User’s Guide icon Depending on your operating system, double-click the User’s Guides icon on your desktop or click the Start button and then click Help and Support to access the electronic documentation stored on your hard drive. What Are You Looking For?Find it HereSetup and Quick Reference Guide7 •Latest drivers for my computer •Answers to technical service and support questions •Online discussions with other users and technical support •Documentation for my computer Dell Support website The D... »