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Dell GX280DT - GX280 Desktop Computer manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual, Quick Reference Manual, Setup Manual
Dell GX280DT - GX280 Desktop Computer User Manual (289 pages)
User Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 8.99 MB
Table of Contents
Advanced Features
2
Legacyselect Technology Control
2
Alert Standard Format
2
Dell Openmanage It Assistant
2
Dell Openmanage Client Instrumentation
2
Chassis Intrusion Detection
3
Password Protection
3
System Password
3
Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot
3
Option Settings
4
Assigning a System Password
4
Typing Your System Password
4
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password
5
Admin Password
5
Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password
6
Entering System Setup
6
System Setup Screens
6
System Setup Options
7
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
13
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
13
Boot Sequence
13
Booting to a USB Device
14
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
14
Memory Key
14
Clearing CMOS Settings
16
Hyper-Threading
16
Power Management
17
Replacing the Battery
18
Before You Begin
22
Recommended Tools
22
Turning off Your Computer
22
Before Working Inside Your Computer
22
Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
24
Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
26
Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector
26
Cleaning Your Computer
28
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
28
Cds and Dvds
28
Closing the Computer Cover
30
About Your Desktop Computer
31
Front View
31
Back View
32
Inside Your Computer
33
System Board Components
34
PCI and PCI Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters
35
Installing a PCI Card
35
Removing a PCI Card
36
Installing a PCI Express X16 Card
40
Pci Express Cards
40
Removing a PCI Express X16 Card
41
Installing a Serial Port Adapter
42
Removing a Serial Port Adapter
43
Opening the Computer Cover
46
General Installation Guidelines
47
Connecting Drive Cables
47
Drive Interface Connectors
47
Removing a Hard Drive
48
Power Cable Connector
48
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
48
Installing a Hard Drive
49
Removing a Floppy Drive
51
Installing a Floppy Drive
51
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
53
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
53
Desktop Computer
56
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
56
Abbreviations and Acronyms
56
Removing the Processor
58
Installing the Processor
59
Finding Information
62
Getting Help
64
Technical Assistance
64
Online Services
64
Problems with Your Order
65
Product Information
65
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
65
Autotech Service
65
Technical Support Service
65
Before You Call
66
Contacting Dell
66
Removing the I/O Panel
87
Replacing the I/O Panel
90
DDR2 Memory Overview
91
Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations
91
Replacing/Adding Additional Memory
92
About Your Mini-Tower Computer
95
Front View
95
Back View
96
Inside Your Computer
97
System Board Components
98
PCI and PCI Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters
100
Installing a PCI Card
100
Removing a PCI Card
101
Installing a PCI Express Card
102
Removing a PCI Express Card
104
Installing a Serial Port Adapter
105
Removing a Serial Port Adapter
105
Opening the Computer Cover
107
General Installation Guidelines
108
Ide Drive Addressing
108
Power Cable Connector
109
Hard Drive
109
Removing a Hard Drive
110
Installing a Hard Drive
110
Adding a Second Hard Drive
112
Drive-Panel Inserts
114
Removing the Floppy Drive
115
Installing the Floppy Drive
115
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
117
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
117
Replacing the Power Supply
124
Small Desktop Computer
125
Mini Tower Computer
127
DC Power Connectors
128
DC Power Connector P1
129
DC Power Connector P3
132
DC Power Connector P5
132
DC Power Connector P4
138
DC Power Connector P2
138
DC Power Connectors P3
138
DC Power Connector P7
139
Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)
140
FCC Identification Information
141
Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System
142
What Is a Driver
142
Identifying Drivers
142
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
142
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
143
Using the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD
143
Creating a Restore Point
143
Using Windows Xp Device Driver Rollback
143
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
144
Undoing the Last System Restore
144
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
144
Enabling System Restore
144
Reinstalling Windows XP
145
Booting from the Operating System CD
145
Windows Xp Setup
145
System Board
147
Jumper Settings
151
Replacing the System Board
153
About Your Small Desktop Computer
158
Front View
158
Back View
159
Inside Your Computer
160
System Board Components
161
Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand
162
PCI and PCI Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters
163
Installing a PCI Card
163
Removing a PCI Card
165
PCI Express Cards
166
Installing a Serial Port Adapter
172
Removing a Serial Port Adapter
173
Opening the Computer Cover
175
General Installation Guidelines
176
Connecting Drive Cables
176
Drive Interface Connectors
176
Power Cable Connector
177
Hard Drive
177
Removing a Hard Drive
178
Installing a Hard Drive
178
Front-Panel Inserts
180
Removing a Floppy Drive
180
Installing a Floppy Drive
181
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
182
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
183
Cable Routing
184
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
186
Abbreviations and Acronyms
186
Replacing the Processor
188
About Your Small Form-Factor Computer
193
PCI Express Cards
200
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
208
CD/DVD Drive
213
Small Form-Factor Computer
217
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
217
Abbreviations and Acronyms
217
Front-Panel Door and Hinge Arms
228
Reattaching the Hinge Arms
228
Reattaching the Front Door
229
Small Mini-Tower Computer
253
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
253
Abbreviations and Acronyms
253
Solving Problems
260
Battery Problems
260
CD and DVD Drive Problems
260
Problems Writing to a CD/DVD-RW Drive
261
Hard Drive Problems
261
Keyboard Problems
261
Lockups and Software Problems
262
The Computer Does Not Start up
262
The Computer Stops Responding
262
A Program Stops Responding
262
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
262
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
262
Other Software Problems
263
Memory Problems
263
Mouse Problems
263
Network Problems
264
Power Problems
264
Printer Problems
265
Restoring Default Settings
266
Serial or Parallel Device Problems
266
Sound and Speaker Problems
266
No Sound from Speakers
266
No Sound from Headphones
267
Video and Monitor Problems
268
If the Screen Is Blank
268
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
268
Specifications
270
Mini-Tower Computer
275
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
275
Abbreviations and Acronyms
275
Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities
278
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
278
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive
278
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
279
System Lights
279
Diagnostic Lights
280
Beep Codes
281
Error Messages
282
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
285
Warranty
286
Microsoft® Windows® XP Features
287
Transferring Information to a New Computer
287
User Accounts and Fast User Switching
288
Setting up a Home and Office Network
288
Adding User Accounts
288
Connecting to a Network Adapter
288
Network Setup Wizard
288
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Dell GX280DT - GX280 Desktop Computer Quick Reference Manual (108 pages)
Dell Desktop Quick Reference Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 10.39 MB
Table of Contents
English
3
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information for Your Computer
5
Front and Back Views
7
Small Form-Factor Computer
7
Small Desktop Computer
8
Desktop Computer
9
Small Mini-Tower Computer
10
Mini-Tower Computer
12
Opening the Computer Cover
13
Small Form-Factor, Small Desktop, and Small Mini-Tower Computers
13
Desktop and Mini-Tower Computers
13
Inside Your Computer
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 ® XP System Restore
28
Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
30
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
32
Français
39
Index
35
Recherche D'informations Sur L'ordinateur
41
Vues Avant Et Arrière
44
Ordinateur Compact
44
Petit Ordinateur de Bureau
45
Ordinateur de Bureau
46
Petit Ordinateur Mini-Tour
47
Ordinateur Mini-Tour
49
Ouverture du Capot de L'ordinateur
50
Ordinateur Compact, Petit Ordinateur de Bureau Et Petit Ordinateur Mini-Tour
50
Ordinateur de Bureau Et Ordinateur Mini-Tour
50
À L'intérieur de Votre Ordinateur
51
Ordinateur Compact
51
Petit Ordinateur de Bureau
51
Ordinateur de Bureau
52
Petit Ordinateur Mini-Tour
52
Ordinateur Mini-Tour
53
Configuration de Votre Ordinateur
53
Résolution des Problèmes
56
Dell Diagnostics
56
Voyants Système
58
Voyants de Diagnostic
60
Codes Sonores
63
Exécution de Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics
64
Résolution des Incompatibilités Logicielles Et Matérielles
64
Utilisation de la Fonction Restauration du Système de Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
66
Réinstallation de Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
67
Utilisation du CD Pilotes Et Utilitaires
70
Español
75
Localización de Información de Su Equipo
77
Vista Anterior y Posterior
79
Equipo de Formato Pequeño
79
Equipo de Sobremesa Pequeño
80
Equipo de Sobremesa
81
Equipo de Minitorre Pequeño
82
Equipo de Minitorre
84
Cómo Abrir la Cubierta del Equipo
85
Equipos de Formato Pequeño, Equipos de Sobremesa Pequeños y Equipos Minitorre Pequeños
85
Equipos de Sobremesa y de Minitorre
85
Interior de Su Equipo
86
Equipo de Formato Pequeño
86
Equipo de Sobremesa Pequeño
86
Equipo de Sobremesa
87
Equipo de Minitorre Pequeño
87
Equipo de Minitorre
88
Configuración del Equipo
88
Solución de Problemas
91
Dell Diagnostics
91
Indicadores del Sistema
94
Luces de Diagnóstico
95
Códigos de Sonido
98
Ejecución de Los Diagnósticos de Disco Duro IDE de Dell
99
Cómo Resolver Incompatibilidades de Software y Hardware
100
Cómo Utilizar la Función Restaurar Sistema de Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
101
Cómo Volver a Instalar Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
102
Uso del CD Drivers and Utilities (Controladores y Utilidades)
105
Índice
107
Dell GX280DT - GX280 Desktop Computer Setup Manual (15 pages)
PCI Express DVI (Digital) Adapter Card
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
PCI Card
| Size: 0.49 MB
Table of Contents
Installation Instructions
2
Desktop Computer
3
Small Desktop Computer
6
Mini-Tower Computer
7
Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)
10
CE Notice (European Union)
10
Class B Device
10
Safety Instructions
12
When Working Inside Your Computer
12
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
12
Cable Connectors
13
Physical Configuration
13
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