Dell SX260 Advanced Features, LegacySelect Technology Control, Manageability

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Advanced Features

Dell™ OptiPlex™ SX260 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, legacy-reduced, or legacy-free solutions based on common platforms, hard-drive images, and help desk procedures. Control is provided to the administrator through system setup, Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant, or Dell™ custom factory integration.

LegacySelect allows administrators to electronically activate or deactivate connectors and media devices that include serial and USB connectors, a parallel connector, a floppy drive, and a PS/2 mouse. Connectors and media devices that are deactivated make resources available. You must restart the computer to effect the changes.

Manageability

Alert Standard Format

ASF is a DMTF management standard that specifies "pre-operating system" or "operating system-absent" alerting techniques. It is designed to generate an alert on potential security and fault conditions when the operating system is in a sleep state or the system is powered down. ASF is designed to supersede previous operating system-absent alerting technologies.

Your computer supports the following ASF alerts and remote capabilities:

Alert	Description

Chassis	System chassis has been
Intrusion/Chassis	opened/System chassis intrusion
Intrusion Cleared	alert has been cleared

Corrupt BIOS	The system BIOS is corrupted

Failure to Boot to BIOS	System BIOS did not complete
	loading upon initiation
System Password Failure	System password invalid (after
	3 failed attempts)
Entity Presence	Periodic Heartbeats transmitted
	to verify system presence
CPU Failure	Microprocessor is present but
	not functioning

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.

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Contents Dell OptiPlex SX260 Systems Users Guide Abbreviations and AcronymsRegulatory Notices FCC Notices U.S. OnlyIC Notice Canada Only Class a Class BFCC Identification Information Simplified Chinese Class a Warning Notice China Only CE Notice European UnionEnergy Star Compliance Energy Star EmblemClass a ITE Vcci Class a ITE Regulatory MarkMIC Notice Republic of Korea Only Class B ITEClass a Device Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice Class B DeviceBsmi Notice Taiwan Only NOM Information Mexico Only Back to Contents Warranty and Return Policy About Your Computer Front ViewBack View Back-Panel Connectors Inside Your ComputerOrientations Standard OrientationsChassis Stand Cable Cover Attaching the Cable CoverMounting Plate Removing the Cable CoverAttaching the Computer to the Mounting Plate Removing the Computer from the Mounting Plate Connecting the Power Adapter Back to Contents Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic LightsLight Problem Description Suggested Resolution Pattern Beep Codes Code Cause ActionDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Before You Reinstall Reinstalling DriversReinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Tab FunctionReinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CDWindows XP Setup Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System Windows XPWindows Page Manageability Advanced FeaturesLegacySelect Technology Control Alert Standard FormatDell OpenManage Client Instrumentation Option SettingsSecurity Chassis Intrusion DetectionPassword Protection System PasswordAssigning a System Password If Password Status is set to Unlocked Typing Your System PasswordDeleting or Changing an Existing System Password If Password Status is set to LockedOperating Your Computer With a Setup Password Enabled Setup PasswordAssigning a Setup Password Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup PasswordSystem Setup Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New PasswordEntering System Setup System Setup Screens Keys ActionSystem Setup and Diagnostics Options Boot Device MenuBoot Options Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsCPU Information System Setup OptionsFastboot HDD PriorityJumper Settings Jumper Setting DescriptionPower Button Hyper-ThreadingHung Computer Click Hardware and click Device Manager Battery Properly dispose of the old battery Back to Contents Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Cleaning Your ComputerBefore Cleaning Your Computer MouseCDs and DVDs Installing a CD/DVD Device When Your Computer Is Turned Off Module BayInstalling a CD/DVD Device When Your Computer Is Running Microsoft Windows XPPage Windows Back to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover Documentation for Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Back to Contents Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? Find It HereDell Support website Online Services Getting HelpTechnical Assistance Technical Support Service AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Ftp.dell.comProblems With Your Order Diagnostics ChecklistBefore You Call Contacting Dell Bolivia Belgium Brussels Website support.euro.dell.comBermuda BrazilDominican Republic Denmark Copenhagen Website support.euro.dell.comDominica EcuadorItaly Milan Website support.euro.dell.com IndiaIreland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com JamaicaMalaysia Penang Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.comMacao MexicoPoland Warsaw Website support.euro.dell.com PanamaPeru PortugalSwitzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com Customer Care website dell.co.uk/lca/customerservicesSweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com TaiwanBusiness Virgin IslandsVenezuela Glossary C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V W X ZDevice driver See driver Page Page Page Video resolution See resolution Back to Contents Hard Drive Page ALERT! Cover was previously removed Back to Contents Memory Removing a Memory ModuleAdding a Memory Module Memory module ConnectorMemory connectors on system board NotchBack to Contents Adding and Removing Parts Microprocessor Page Page ALERT! Cover was previously removed Back to Contents When Working Inside Your Computer GeneralBattery Disposal Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeErgonomic Computing Habits Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solving ProblemsBattery Problems System LightsCD drive problems Drive ProblemsFloppy drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW driveHard drive problems Repairing a Wet ComputerDVD drive problems Test the hard driveCheck the memory and cable connections Error MessagesDropped or Damaged Computer Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove ProgramsNo boot sector on hard-disk drive General failure The operating example, Printer out of paperKeyboard failure Program stops responding General ProblemsComputer stops responding End the programGeneral hardware problems Other software problemsOther technical problems Program crashes repeatedlyKeyboard Problems Memory ProblemsMouse Problems Network Problems Power ProblemsVerify the printer cable connections Printer ProblemsSerial or Parallel Device Problems Verify that the printer is recognized by WindowsReinstall the audio sound driver See Dell Diagnostics Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from speakersIf the screen is blank System Board ProblemsVideo and Monitor Problems If the screen is difficult to readAdjust the Windows display settings Click Appearance and ThemesTechnical Specifications Controls and Lights PowerKey Combinations PhysicalBack to Contents System Board Components New User Interface Microsoft Windows XP FeaturesOverview Help and Support CenterClick Clean Desktop Now Switching to Classic ViewClean Desktop Wizard Click PropertiesApplication and Device Compatibility Files and Settings Transfer WizardNotification Area Cleanup Taskbar GroupingSystem Restore Using System RestoreScheduled Automatic Restore Points Restore Process Event-Triggered Restore PointsManual Restore Points What Happens When a Fast User Switch Occurs? User Accounts and Fast User SwitchingHow to Use Fast User Switching Driver RollbackHow to Add Users Special Considerations With Fast User SwitchingHow to Turn Off Fast User Switching Click Apply OptionsHome and Small Office Networking Network Setup WizardClick checklist for creating a network Internet Connection FirewallBack to Contents