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Dell GX240 manual About Your Computer

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1	floppy drive	16	audio line-out connector

2	internal speaker	17	12-volt microprocessor power connector

3	EIDE2 connector	18	network (upper) and USB connectors (2) (lower)

4	front panel connector	19	keyboard (lower) and mouse (upper) connectors

5	EIDE1 connector	20	diagnostic lights

6	suspend-to-RAM light	21	serial 2 connector

7	PCI riser (small mini-tower computer only)	22	parallel connector

8	standby power light	23	serial 1 connector

9	AGP connector	24	microprocessor and heat sink

10	PCI connectors	25	memory module (DIMM) connectors

11	CD audio connector	26	fan connector

12	telephony connector (TAPI)	27	main power connector

13	front audio connector	28	battery

14	microphone connector	29	RTC reset jumper

15	audio line-in connector	30	password jumper

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Dell OptiPlex GX240 Systems User’s Guide____________________ Notes, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms 1 About Your Computer Contents3 Installing Upgrades 2Advanced FeaturesInstalling an AGP Graphics Card 4Stand Technical SpecificationsSolving Problems Recover From a Program That Is Not Responding 8 Additional Information 9Microsoft Windows XP Features7 Getting Help Safety First-ForYou and Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Electrostatic Discharge•Use a chair that provides good lower back support monitor screen at or below eye level Back Panel Inside Your Computer About Your ComputerFinding Information and Assistance Front Panel About Your Computer Finding Information and AssistanceResources ContentsUsing the Resource S u p p o r t To o l s continuedResources ContentsUsing the Resource S u p p o r t To o l s continuedAbout Your Computer Front PanelS 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 1front panel door 2power button 3power light4hard drive access light 5floppy drive access lightS m a l l M i n i -Tow e r C o m p u t e r 1removable drive panel 2floppy drive access light3removable drive panel 4hard drive access light 5power button 6power light 7front panel doorS m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r Front Panel Door1USB connectors 2headphone connector 3breakaway hinges3headphone connector Speaker/Headphone ConnectorPower Button 1breakaway hinges 2USB connectorsPo w e r B u t t o n Fun c t i o n s f o r ActionPower Light Back Panel Floppy Drive Access LightHard Drive Access Light S m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r PCI slotsAC adapter About Your ComputerAGP slot AC voltage switchS m a l l M i n i -Tow e r C o m p u t e r AC adapterConnecting Devices Integrated Network Adapter Connector Parallel ConnectorMouse Connector USB ConnectorsLine-OutJack Serial ConnectorsKeyboard Connector Line-InJackInside Your Computer About Your Computer S m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e rAbout Your Computer S m a l l M i n i -Tow e r C o m p u t e rAbout Your Computer C a bl e C o l o r sSystem Board Components About Your Computer About Your Computer Connector or SocketS y s t e m B o a r d L a b e l s DescriptionSoftware Installation and Configuration Advanced FeaturesSecurity Password Protection Computer Settings Additional System Setup Options Jumper SettingsDell OpenManage IT Assistant LegacySelect Technology ControlManageability Chassis Intrusion Detection SecurityDell OpenManage Client Instrumentation Option settings Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot1Verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked Password ProtectionSystem Password 4Press <Enter> Setup Password Enabled Disabling a Forgotten Password System Setup Screens Computer SettingsEntering System Setup Moves to the next field Advanced FeaturesKeys ActionAction Advanced Featuresspacebar or KeysThe Boot Device Menu appears Changing the Boot Sequence During System SetupChanging the Boot Sequence in System Setup Additional System Setup Options Advanced Features The default for Auto Power On is Disabled•CPU Information Advanced Features –3.5 Inch, 1.44 MB –Not InstalledAdvanced Features Advanced Features NOTE: For Windows NT, Off is the default settingif Primary Video •Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive n–Off If You Have a ProblemJumper Settings Software Installation and Configuration Expansion Card Cage Small Desktop Computer Only Installing UpgradesCD/DVD Drives Battery Computer Cover Expansion CardsOpening the Computer Cover Computer Cover3release buttons one on each side Installing UpgradesS m a l l Fo r m - Fa c t o r C o m p u t e r 1security cable slot 2padlock ring3 release buttons one on each side Installing Upgrades1 security cable slot 2 padlock ring Installing Upgrades Closing the Computer CoverInstalling Upgrades Expansion Cards1 2 3 Installing an Expansion CardE x pa n s i o n C a r d Ty pe s 3Open the computer cover 1 2 3 4 5 1card-edgeconnector 2expansion card 3hinged lever4retention arm 5expansion-cardconnector S m a l l Fo r m - Fa c t o r C o m p u t e rS m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r Installing Upgrades8Prepare the expansion card for installation Installing Upgrades Removing an Expansion Card Installing Upgrades 1 hinged lever Installing an AGP Graphics Card1hinged lever 2indented tab Installing Upgrades4Slide the AGP card into place 3Press the AGP card clip lever toward PCI slotRemoving an AGP Card Removing the Expansion-CardCage Expansion Card Cage Small Desktop Computer Only1 expansion-cardcage Replacing 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 2Make sure that the riser board is fully seated in the connector on the system board TAPI Installing a TAPI DeviceInstalling a TAPI Sound Card Memory Installing DIMMs1socket 2slot 3securing clip Installing Upgrades3 2 1 Removing DIMMs Microprocessor 1 airflow shroud 4retention base 5ZIF socket 6tabs Installing Upgrades3 4 5 6 1latches 2securing clips 3heat sink5heat sink 6retention base Installing Upgrades4 5 6 1latches 2securing clips 3blower 4screwsInstalling Upgrades Removing the MicroprocessorInstalling the Microprocessor Installing Upgrades Installing Upgrades Installing Upgrades Front Panel Inserts96 Installing Upgrades S m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r Installing UpgradesInstalling Upgrades Installing Upgrades Replacing Front Panel Inserts1 2 3 Internal DrivesInstalling Upgrades 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 hard drive Installing UpgradesS m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r 1 2 32 1 3 IDE Drive AddressingInstalling Upgrades Installing Upgrades Connecting Drives3interface cable 1header connector 2colored stripe on the cableD r i v e I n t e r f a c e C o nn e c t o r s Hard Drives H a r d - D r i v e S h r o u d Re m o v a l Installing UpgradesS m a l l Fo r m - Fa c t o r C o m p u t e r Detaching Hard Drive Cables1power cable 2hard drive cable hard drive cable power cableInstalling Upgrades S m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e rS m a l l M i n i -Tow e r C o m p u t e r Installing UpgradesInstalling Upgrades Removing a Hard Drive1tabs 2hard drive Installing UpgradesS m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r S m a l l M i n i -Tow e r C o m p u t e r Installing a Hard Drive1 2 3 Reattaching Hard Drive CablesInstalling Upgrades IDE cable power cableIDE1 connector S m a l l Fo r m - Fa c t o r C o m p u t e rIDE cable power cableIDE1 connector Installing Upgrades1 2 3 1power cable 2IDE cable 3IDE1 connectorInstalling Upgrades Floppy Drives Installing Upgrades Detaching Floppy Drive Cables1 2 3 3system board floppy drive connector DSKTInstalling Upgrades S m a l l Fo r m - Fa c t o r C o m p u t e rS m a l l M i n i -Tow e r C o m p u t e r power cablefloppy drive connector floppy drive cable1 2 3 1power cable 2floppy drive cable3floppy drive connector Installing UpgradesInstalling Upgrades Removing a Floppy DriveS m a l l M i n i -Tow e r C o m p u t e r Installing UpgradesS m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r Installing a Floppy Drive and Reattaching Cables 1 2 3 Installing UpgradesSmall Desktop and Small Mini-TowerComputers s u p p o S m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e rr t . d e l l . c o1 2 3 Installing UpgradesCD/DVD Drives I n t e r po s e r B o a r d Re m o v a l Detaching CD, CD-RW,or DVD Drive CablesInstalling Upgrades S m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r 1power cable 2audio cable 3CD/DVD drive cable4CD/DVD drive connector Installing UpgradesS m a l l M i n i -Tow e r C o m p u t e r power cableCD/DVD drive connector Installing UpgradesInstalling Upgrades Removing a CD, CD-RW,or DVD DriveS m a l l M i n i -Tow e r C o m p u t e r Installing UpgradesS m a l l D e s k t o p 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 s u p p o r t . d S m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e re l l S m a l l M i n i -Tow e r C o m p u t e r Installing UpgradesBattery Replacing the Battery c Exit system setup Installing Upgrades 142 Installing Upgrades Attaching the Computer Stand S t a n dRemoving the Computer Stand Removing the Computer Stand Stand Attaching the Computer Stand146 Stand Expansion Bus Drives Ports Key Combinations Technical SpecificationsControls and Lights Power Physical Environmental Microprocessor Memory Computer Information AudioComputer Information Technical SpecificationsMicroprocessor MemoryExpansion Bus Technical SpecificationsAudio Ports Technical SpecificationsDrives Controls and Lights Technical SpecificationsKey Combinations Sequence optionPhysical PowerTechnical Specifications Environmental Technical SpecificationsMessages and Codes Software Problems Solving ProblemsFinding Solutions Dell Diagnostics Solving Problems Finding SolutionsUsing the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD Video and Monitor Problems Power 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 3Click End Task Repairing a Wet ComputerRestart a Computer That Is Not Responding Repairing a Dropped or Damaged Computer Hardware Conflicts Computer Memory ProblemsSystem Board Problems Did any of the tests fail? Features Dell DiagnosticsResetting a Damaged System Board When to Use the Dell Diagnostics6Select Start computer to run Dell Diagnostics Before You Start TestingRunning the Dell Diagnostics 8Select Option 1– Dell Diagnostics Advanced Testing Solving Problems Messages and Codes Advanced Testing Help MenuMessage Computer MessagesSolving Problems C o m p u t e r M e s s a g e sThe hard drive or the C o m p u t e r M e s s a g e sCause Solving ProblemsC o m p u t e r M e s s a g e s Messageaddress, read C o m p u t e r M e s s a g e saddress, read valueRun the System Board DiagnosticsC o m p u t e r M e s s a g e s Cause Solving ProblemsC o m p u t e r M e s s a g e s MessageCause Solving ProblemsC o m p u t e r M e s s a g e s MessageRun the System Board Devices tests in Computer Beep CodesRun the System Board Devices tests in Run the VESA/VGA Interface 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 inPower Light Code Diagnostics MessagesDiagnostic Lights Front Panel LightsBack Panel Lights Normal off condition Software Problems Basic Checks Operating System CompatibilityMemory-ResidentPrograms Input ErrorsError Messages Device DriversInterrupt Assignment Conflicts Program ConflictsMemory Address Conflicts Line 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 Used/AvailableHelp Overview Dell Contact Numbers Getting HelpHelp Tools Help OverviewTechnical Assistance Page Automated Order-StatusSystem AutoTech ServiceTechFax Service Technical Support ServiceGetting Help Problems With Your OrderReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Product InformationGetting Help Before You CallDiagnostics Checklist Austria Vienna Dell Contact NumbersAntigua and Barbuda Australia SydneyBrazil BarbadosBelgium Brussels BermudaColombia Cayman IslandsChile Santiago China XiamenFinland Helsinki Denmark HorsholmDominican Republic El SalvadorGuatemala Home and Small BusinessCorporate Germany LangenHome and Small Business Hong KongIreland Cherrywood Italy MilanKorea Seoul Japan KawasakiMalaysia Penang Latin AmericaLuxembourg MacauNew Zealand MexicoNetherlands Antilles Netherlands AmsterdamPoland Warsaw Norway LysakerPanama Peru09/091 St. LuciaSingapore Singapore South Africa JohannesburgTaiwan Sweden Upplands VasbySwitzerland Geneva U.K. Bracknell ThailandTrinidad/Tobago U.S.A. Austin, Texas Venezuela US Virgin IslandsRegulatory Notices ENERGY STAR Compliance Warranty and Return PolicyAdditional Information Regulatory Notices FCC Notices U.S. Only •Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna CE Notice European Union IC Notice Canada OnlyBattery Disposal VCCI Notice Japan Only EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic OnlyClass B ITE VCCI-AClass A ITE MIC Notice Republic of Korea Only Additional Information Class B DevicePozosta³e instrukcje bezpieczeñstwa Wymagania Polskiego Centrum Badañ i CertyfikacjiAdditional Information Additional Information BSMI Notice Taiwan OnlyNOM Information Mexico Only Información para NOM únicamente para México Additional Information ENERGY STAR ComplianceENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Warranty and Return Policy 242 Additional Information User Accounts and Fast User Switching M i c r o s o f t Windows XP FeaturesFiles and Settings Transfer Wizard System RestoreHelp and Support Center OverviewNew User Interface Switching to Classic View4Select Classic Start Menu and click OK Clean Desktop Wizard3Click Clean Desktop Now 2Click PropertiesMicrosof t Windows XP Features Notification Area CleanupTaskbar Grouping The Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen appears Files and Settings Transfer WizardProgram Compatibility Wizard Application and Device CompatibilitySystem Restore Using System Restore 2Select Create a restore point and click Next> Restore Process2Select Undo my last restoration and click Next> Driver Rollback2Click Properties User Accounts and Fast User SwitchingHow to Use Fast User Switching Microsof t Windows XP Features What Happens When a Fast User Switch Occurs?Special Considerations With Fast User Switching 4Click Apply Options How to Turn Off Fast User SwitchingHow to Add Users 2In the Control Panel window, click User Accounts6Click Create Account Network Setup Wizard3Click checklist for creating a network Home and Small Office NetworkingInternet Connection Firewall Microsof t Windows XP Features 260 Microsof t Windows XP Features ANSI GlossaryAccelerator ACPIATAPI BIOSAPIC ASCIICache Boot SequenceBus Speed ByteSee IC CRIMM COM PortControl Code ControllerDevice D-SubSee Subminiature-D Data StripingDRDRAM DMTFDRAM Energy Star Environmental Protection AgencyEIDE Ethernet Express Service CodeEPP/ECP EPROMGravities. A measurement of weight and force Hours. A measurement of time that equals 60 min IPX/SPX IP AddressPage Local Bus Minutes. A measurement of time that equals 60 sec NiMH MTBFNetwork Adapter NiCadPipeline Processing Parallel PortAlso referred to as Product Key. See COA RDRAM RAIDRambus DRDRAMRS-232 Remote Wake UpRIMM RJ45Seconds. A measurement of time SRAM System SetupSNMP SPGAUDMA TAPITCP/IP Token RingVolts direct current DC Volts alternating current ACWBEM