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Dell GX240 S m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r, hard drive cable, power cable, l l . c o

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Contents

User’s Guide Dell OptiPlex GX240 SystemsAbbreviations and Acronyms Notes, Notices, and Cautions____________________ Contents 1 About Your Computer2Advanced Features 3 Installing UpgradesInstalling an AGP Graphics Card Solving Problems Technical Specifications4Stand Recover From a Program That Is Not Responding 7 Getting Help 9Microsoft Windows XP Features8 Additional Information Safety First-ForYou and Your Computer Electrostatic Discharge Ergonomic Computing Habits•Use a chair that provides good lower back support monitor screen at or below eye level Finding Information and Assistance Front Panel About Your ComputerBack Panel Inside Your Computer Finding Information and Assistance About Your ComputerS u p p o r t To o l s continued ContentsUsing the Resource ResourcesS u p p o r t To o l s continued ContentsUsing the Resource ResourcesS m a l l Fo r m - Fa c t o r C o m p u t e r Front PanelAbout Your Computer 5floppy drive access light 1front panel door 2power button 3power light4hard drive access light S m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r5power button 6power light 7front panel door 1removable drive panel 2floppy drive access light3removable drive panel 4hard drive access light S m a l l M i n i -Tow e r C o m p u t e r3breakaway hinges Front Panel Door1USB connectors 2headphone connector S m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r1breakaway hinges 2USB connectors Speaker/Headphone ConnectorPower Button 3headphone connectorAction Po w e r B u t t o n Fun c t i o n s f o rPower Light Hard Drive Access Light Floppy Drive Access LightBack Panel About Your Computer PCI slotsAC adapter S m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e rAC adapter AC voltage switchS m a l l M i n i -Tow e r C o m p u t e r AGP slotConnecting Devices USB Connectors Parallel ConnectorMouse Connector Integrated Network Adapter ConnectorLine-InJack Serial ConnectorsKeyboard Connector Line-OutJackInside Your Computer S m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r About Your ComputerS m a l l M i n i -Tow e r C o m p u t e r About Your ComputerC a bl e C o l o r s About Your ComputerSystem Board Components About Your Computer Description Connector or SocketS y s t e m B o a r d L a b e l s About Your ComputerAdditional System Setup Options Jumper Settings Advanced FeaturesSecurity Password Protection Computer Settings Software Installation and ConfigurationManageability LegacySelect Technology ControlDell OpenManage IT Assistant Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation SecurityChassis Intrusion Detection Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot Option settingsSystem Password Password Protection1Verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked 4Press <Enter> Setup Password Enabled Disabling a Forgotten Password Entering System Setup Computer SettingsSystem Setup Screens Action Advanced FeaturesKeys Moves to the next fieldKeys Advanced Featuresspacebar or ActionChanging the Boot Sequence in System Setup Changing the Boot Sequence During System SetupThe Boot Device Menu appears Additional System Setup Options •CPU Information The default for Auto Power On is DisabledAdvanced Features –3.5 Inch, 1.44 MB –Not Installed Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features NOTE: For Windows NT, Off is the default setting Advanced Features•Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive n if Primary VideoIf You Have a Problem –OffJumper Settings Software Installation and Configuration Computer Cover Expansion Cards Installing UpgradesCD/DVD Drives Battery Expansion Card Cage Small Desktop Computer OnlyComputer Cover Opening the Computer Cover1security cable slot 2padlock ring Installing UpgradesS m a l l Fo r m - Fa c t o r C o m p u t e r 3release buttons one on each side1 security cable slot 2 padlock ring Installing Upgrades3 release buttons one on each side Closing the Computer Cover Installing UpgradesExpansion Cards Installing UpgradesE x pa n s i o n C a r d Ty pe s Installing an Expansion Card1 2 3 3Open the computer cover S m a l l Fo r m - Fa c t o r C o m p u t e r 1card-edgeconnector 2expansion card 3hinged lever4retention arm 5expansion-cardconnector 1 2 3 4 5Installing Upgrades S m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r8Prepare the expansion card for installation Installing Upgrades Removing an Expansion Card Installing Upgrades Installing an AGP Graphics Card 1 hinged leverInstalling Upgrades 1hinged lever 2indented tab3Press the AGP card clip lever toward PCI slot 4Slide the AGP card into placeRemoving an AGP Card Expansion Card Cage Small Desktop Computer Only Removing the Expansion-CardCageE x p a n s i o n - C a r d C a g e Re m o v a l Replacing the Expansion-CardCage1 expansion-cardcage 2Make sure that the riser board is fully seated in the connector on the system board Installing a TAPI Device TAPIInstalling a TAPI Sound Card Installing DIMMs Memory3 2 1 Installing Upgrades1socket 2slot 3securing clip Removing DIMMs Microprocessor 1 airflow shroud 1latches 2securing clips 3heat sink Installing Upgrades3 4 5 6 4retention base 5ZIF socket 6tabs1latches 2securing clips 3blower 4screws Installing Upgrades4 5 6 5heat sink 6retention baseRemoving the Microprocessor Installing UpgradesInstalling the Microprocessor Installing Upgrades Installing Upgrades Front Panel Inserts Installing Upgrades96 Installing Upgrades Installing Upgrades S m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e rInstalling Upgrades Replacing Front Panel Inserts Installing UpgradesInstalling Upgrades Internal Drives1 2 3 1 2 3 Installing UpgradesS m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 hard driveInstalling Upgrades IDE Drive Addressing2 1 3 Connecting Drives Installing UpgradesD r i v e I n t e r f a c e C o nn e c t o r s 1header connector 2colored stripe on the cable3interface cable Hard Drives Installing Upgrades H a r d - D r i v e S h r o u d Re m o v a l1power cable 2hard drive cable Detaching Hard Drive CablesS m a l l Fo r m - Fa c t o r C o m p u t e r S m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r power cableInstalling Upgrades hard drive cableInstalling Upgrades S m a l l M i n i -Tow e r C o m p u t e rRemoving a Hard Drive Installing UpgradesS m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r Installing Upgrades1tabs 2hard drive Installing a Hard Drive S m a l l M i n i -Tow e r C o m p u t e rInstalling Upgrades Reattaching Hard Drive Cables1 2 3 S m a l l Fo r m - Fa c t o r C o m p u t e r power cableIDE1 connector IDE cableInstalling Upgrades power cableIDE1 connector IDE cableInstalling Upgrades 1power cable 2IDE cable 3IDE1 connector1 2 3 Floppy Drives Detaching Floppy Drive Cables Installing UpgradesS m a l l Fo r m - Fa c t o r C o m p u t e r 3system board floppy drive connector DSKTInstalling Upgrades 1 2 3floppy drive cable power cablefloppy drive connector S m a l l M i n i -Tow e r C o m p u t e rInstalling Upgrades 1power cable 2floppy drive cable3floppy drive connector 1 2 3Removing a Floppy Drive Installing UpgradesS m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r Installing UpgradesS m a l l M i n i -Tow e r C o m p u t e r Installing a Floppy Drive and Reattaching Cables Small Desktop and Small Mini-TowerComputers Installing Upgrades1 2 3 e l l . c o S m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e rr t . d s u p p oInstalling Upgrades 1 2 3CD/DVD Drives Installing Upgrades Detaching CD, CD-RW,or DVD Drive CablesI n t e r po s e r B o a r d Re m o v a l Installing Upgrades 1power cable 2audio cable 3CD/DVD drive cable4CD/DVD drive connector S m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e rInstalling Upgrades power cableCD/DVD drive connector S m a l l M i n i -Tow e r C o m p u t e rRemoving a CD, CD-RW,or DVD Drive Installing UpgradesS m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r Installing UpgradesS m a l l M i n i -Tow e r C o m p u t e r C D / D V D D r i v e B r a c k e t Ra i l s Installing Upgrades e l l S m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e rs u p p o r t . d Installing Upgrades S m a l l M i n i -Tow e r C o m p u t e rBattery Replacing the Battery c Exit system setup Installing Upgrades 142 Installing Upgrades Removing the Computer Stand S t a n dAttaching the Computer Stand Removing the Computer Stand Attaching the Computer Stand Stand146 Stand Microprocessor Memory Computer Information Audio Technical SpecificationsControls and Lights Power Physical Environmental Expansion Bus Drives Ports Key CombinationsMemory Technical SpecificationsMicroprocessor Computer InformationAudio Technical SpecificationsExpansion Bus Drives Technical SpecificationsPorts Sequence option Technical SpecificationsKey Combinations Controls and LightsTechnical Specifications PowerPhysical Technical Specifications EnvironmentalFinding Solutions Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsMessages and Codes Software Problems Finding Solutions Solving ProblemsUsing the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD Power Problems Video and Monitor Problems•Restart the computer Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Serial or Parallel Device Problems •Verify that the device is turned on Mouse Problems Keyboard Problems Floppy Drive Problems Basic Checks Hard Drive Problems Type chkdsk and press <Enter> Yes. The problem is resolved No. Proceed to step Battery Problems Expansion Card Problems Recover From a Program That Is Not Responding Restart a Computer That Is Not Responding Repairing a Wet Computer3Click End Task Repairing a Dropped or Damaged Computer Computer Memory Problems Hardware ConflictsSystem Board Problems Did any of the tests fail? When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsResetting a Damaged System Board FeaturesRunning the Dell Diagnostics Before You Start Testing6Select Start computer to run Dell Diagnostics 8Select Option 1– Dell Diagnostics Advanced Testing Solving Problems Advanced Testing Help Menu Messages and CodesC o m p u t e r M e s s a g e s Computer MessagesSolving Problems MessageC o m p u t e r M e s s a g e s The hard drive or theMessage Solving ProblemsC o m p u t e r M e s s a g e s Causevalue C o m p u t e r M e s s a g e saddress, read address, readC o m p u t e r M e s s a g e s DiagnosticsRun the System Board Message Solving ProblemsC o m p u t e r M e s s a g e s CauseMessage Solving ProblemsC o m p u t e r M e s s a g e s CauseRun the VESA/VGA Interface tests in Computer Beep CodesRun the System Board Devices tests in Run the System Board Devices tests inRun the System Board Devices tests in Run the System Board Devices tests inRun the System Board Devices tests in Run the System Board Devices tests inRun the System Board Devices tests in Warning MessagesRun the Serial Ports and the Parallel Run the System Board Devices tests inFront Panel Lights Diagnostics MessagesDiagnostic Lights Power Light CodeBack Panel Lights Normal off condition Software Problems Operating System Compatibility Basic ChecksDevice Drivers Input ErrorsError Messages Memory-ResidentProgramsMemory Address Conflicts Program ConflictsInterrupt Assignment Conflicts Used/Available Solving ProblemsD e f a u l t I R Q L i n e A s s i g n m e n t s LineGetting Help Help Overview Dell Contact NumbersTechnical Assistance Help OverviewHelp Tools Page Technical Support Service AutoTech ServiceTechFax Service Automated Order-StatusSystemProduct Information Problems With Your OrderReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Getting HelpBefore You Call Getting HelpDiagnostics Checklist Australia Sydney Dell Contact NumbersAntigua and Barbuda Austria ViennaBermuda BarbadosBelgium Brussels BrazilChina Xiamen Cayman IslandsChile Santiago ColombiaEl Salvador Denmark HorsholmDominican Republic Finland HelsinkiGermany Langen Home and Small BusinessCorporate GuatemalaItaly Milan Hong KongIreland Cherrywood Home and Small BusinessJapan Kawasaki Korea SeoulMacau Latin AmericaLuxembourg Malaysia PenangNetherlands Amsterdam MexicoNetherlands Antilles New ZealandPeru Norway LysakerPanama Poland WarsawSouth Africa Johannesburg St. LuciaSingapore Singapore 09/091Switzerland Geneva Sweden Upplands VasbyTaiwan Trinidad/Tobago ThailandU.K. Bracknell U.S.A. Austin, Texas US Virgin Islands VenezuelaAdditional Information Warranty and Return PolicyRegulatory Notices ENERGY STAR Compliance Regulatory Notices FCC Notices U.S. Only •Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna IC Notice Canada Only CE Notice European UnionBattery Disposal EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only VCCI Notice Japan OnlyClass A ITE VCCI-AClass B ITE MIC Notice Republic of Korea Only Class B Device Additional InformationWymagania Polskiego Centrum Badañ i Certyfikacji Pozosta³e instrukcje bezpieczeñstwaAdditional Information BSMI Notice Taiwan Only Additional InformationNOM Information Mexico Only Información para NOM únicamente para México ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR ComplianceAdditional Information Warranty and Return Policy 242 Additional Information System Restore M i c r o s o f t Windows XP FeaturesFiles and Settings Transfer Wizard User Accounts and Fast User SwitchingOverview Help and Support CenterSwitching to Classic View New User Interface2Click Properties Clean Desktop Wizard3Click Clean Desktop Now 4Select Classic Start Menu and click OKTaskbar Grouping Notification Area CleanupMicrosof t Windows XP Features Files and Settings Transfer Wizard The Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen appearsApplication and Device Compatibility Program Compatibility WizardSystem Restore Using System Restore Restore Process 2Select Create a restore point and click Next>Driver Rollback 2Select Undo my last restoration and click Next>How to Use Fast User Switching User Accounts and Fast User Switching2Click Properties Special Considerations With Fast User Switching What Happens When a Fast User Switch Occurs?Microsof t Windows XP Features 2In the Control Panel window, click User Accounts How to Turn Off Fast User SwitchingHow to Add Users 4Click Apply OptionsHome and Small Office Networking Network Setup Wizard3Click checklist for creating a network 6Click Create AccountInternet Connection Firewall Microsof t Windows XP Features 260 Microsof t Windows XP Features ACPI GlossaryAccelerator ANSIASCII BIOSAPIC ATAPIByte Boot SequenceBus Speed CacheSee IC Controller COM PortControl Code CRIMMData Striping D-SubSee Subminiature-D DeviceDRAM DMTFDRDRAM EIDE Environmental Protection AgencyEnergy Star EPROM Express Service CodeEPP/ECP EthernetGravities. A measurement of weight and force Hours. A measurement of time that equals 60 min IP Address IPX/SPXPage Local Bus Minutes. A measurement of time that equals 60 sec NiCad MTBFNetwork Adapter NiMHParallel Port Pipeline ProcessingAlso referred to as Product Key. See COA DRDRAM RAIDRambus RDRAMRJ45 Remote Wake UpRIMM RS-232Seconds. A measurement of time SPGA System SetupSNMP SRAMToken Ring TAPITCP/IP UDMAVolts alternating current AC Volts direct current DCWBEM