Table Of Contents - Dell OptiPlex GX60 System User's Manual

Table Of Contents

Notes, Notices, And Cautions2
Abbreviations And Acronyms2
Additional Information3
Advanced Features4
Booting To A Usb Device4
Hyper-Threading4
Jumper Settings4
Memory Key4
Legacyselect Technology Control5
Alert Standard Format5
Password Protection6
Dell Openmanage It Assistant6
Dell Openmanage Client Instrumentation6
System Password6
Assigning A System Password7
Typing Your System Password7
Deleting Or Changing An Existing System Password8
Option Settings8
Assigning A Setup Password8
Deleting Or Changing An Existing Setup Password9
Disabling A Forgotten Password And Setting A New Password9
Power Button10
Power Management10
Chassis Intrusion Detection11
Padlock Ring And Security Cable Slot12
Entering System Setup12
System Setup Screens12
Changing Boot Sequence For The Current Boot13
Changing Boot Sequence For Future Boots13
Boot Sequence13
System Setup Options14
Advanced Troubleshooting16
When To Use The Dell Diagnostics16
Starting The Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive16
Starting The Dell Diagnostics From The Drivers And Utilities Cd16
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu17
Reinstalling Drivers And Utilities17
Using Windows Xp Device Driver Rollback17
Using Microsoft Windows Xp System Restore18
Using The Drivers And Utilities Cd18
Creating A Restore Point18
Restoring The Computer To An Earlier Operating State18
Undoing The Last System Restore19
Before You Begin19
Enabling System Restore19
Reinstalling Windows Xp20
Windows Xp Setup20
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows 200021
Reinstalling Windows 200021
Resolving Software And Hardware Incompatibilities22
Windows 200023
Replacing The Battery24
Recommended Tools26
Shutting Down Your Computer26
Replacing The Chassis Intrusion Switch28
Resetting The Chassis Intrusion Detector29
Cleaning Your Computer31
Computer, Keyboard, And Monitor31
Cds And Dvds31
Removing The Control Panel33
Small Desktop Computer34
Replacing The Control Panel35
Closing The Computer Cover38
Ergonomic Computing Habits40
Finding Information For Your Computer42
Getting Help44
Technical Assistance44
Online Services44
Automated Order-Status Service45
Technical Support Service45
Problems With Your Order46
Product Information46
Returning Items For Warranty Repair Or Credit46
Before You Call46
Contacting Dell47
Removing The I/O Panel61
Replacing The I/O Panel63
Ddr Memory Overview64
Installing Memory64
Removing Memory66
Removing The Power Supply67
Replacing The Power Supply69
Dc Power Connectors69
Dc Power Connector P170
Dc Power Connector P270
Dc Power Connector P672
Dc Power Connector P775
Regulatory Notices76
Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)76
Fcc Identification Information77
Ic Notice (Canada Only)77
Ce Notice (European Union)77
Simplified Chinese Class A Warning Notice (China Only)78
Vcci Notice (Japan Only)78
Class A Ite78
Class B Ite79
Mic Notice (Republic Of Korea Only)79
Class A Device79
Class B Device80
Polish Center For Testing And Certification Notice80
Bsmi Notice (Taiwan Only)81
Nom Information (Mexico Only)82
Energy Star Compliance82
Energy Star® Emblem82
System Board83
Safety: General85
Safety: When Using Your Computer85
Safety: When Working Inside Your Computer86
Safety: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge86
Safety: Ergonomic Computing Habits86
Safety: Battery Disposal87
About Your Computer88
Front View88
Back View89
Inside Your Computer90
Attaching And Removing The Computer Stand90
General Installation Guidelines93
Ide Drive Addressing93
Connecting Drive Cables93
Connecting And Disconnecting Drive Cables94
Removing A Hard Drive94
Installing A Hard Drive95
Front-Panel Inserts97
Removing A Floppy Drive98
Installing A Floppy Drive98
Removing A Cd/Dvd Drive100
Installing A Cd/Dvd Drive101
Installing A Pci Card103
Removing A Pci Card105
Installing A Serial Port Adapter106
Removing A Serial Port Adapter107
Opening The Computer Cover109
Small Form-Factor Computer117
Small Mini-Tower Computer141
Adding A Second Hard Drive145
Removing The Processor160
Installing The Processor161
Solving Problems164
Battery Problems164
Card Problems164
Diagnostic Lights165
Cd And Dvd Drive Problems166
Problems Writing To A Cd/Dvd-Rw Drive166
Hard Drive Problems166
Error Messages167
Keyboard Problems168
Lockups And Software Problems168
Memory Problems169
The Computer Does Not Start Up169
The Computer Stops Responding169
A Program Stops Responding169
A Program Crashes Repeatedly169
A Solid Blue Screen Appears169
Other Software Problems169
Mouse Problems170
Network Problems170
Power Problems170
Printer Problems171
Serial Or Parallel Device Problems171
Sound And Speaker Problems172
Video And Monitor Problems172
No Sound From Speakers172
No Sound From Headphones172
If The Screen Is Blank173
If The Screen Is Difficult To Read173
Technical Specifications175
System Board Components178
Installing A Tapi-Compliant Modem Card179
Installing A Tapi Sound Card179
Warranty And Return Policy181