System Board Problems - Dell OptiPlex GX260 Series User Manual

Solving Problems: Dell OptiPlex GX260 Systems User's Guide
Test the electrical outlet—
another device, such as a lamp.
Eliminate possible interference—
lamps to check for interference.
Run the speaker diagnostics—
speaker documentation for diagnostics instructions.
Reinstall the audio (sound) driver—
Check the device option setting—
the Integrated Devices option is set to On. Exit system setup and reboot the computer.
Run the Dell Diagnostics—
the tests fail, contact
Check for interrupt request conflicts—
Incompatibilities."

System Board Problems

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist
Run the Dell Diagnostics—
the tests fail, contact
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see
Check the power supply cable connections
1. Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their electrical outlets,
wait 10 to 20 seconds, and open the computer cover.
2. Ensure that the power cables from the power supply are firmly connected to the
connectors on the system board.
3. Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets,
and turn them on.
Perform all checks in
Perform all checks in
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with
Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen
Some speaker systems have self- diagnostics. See the
See
Enter system setup
Reboot the computer and run the
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as you complete the following checks.
Reboot the computer and run the
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"Card Problems"
"Keyboard Problems"
"Reinstalling Drivers."
and ensure that Sound under
See "Resolving Software and Hardware
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Dell Diagnostics. If any of
Dell Diagnostics. If any of
Instructions."
Instructions."