Documentation for Your Computer Advanced Features
Dell OptiPlex GX60 Systems Users Guide
Computer and Software Problems Additional Information
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Additional Information
Jumper Settings
Advanced Features
Booting to a USB Device
Hyper-Threading
Manageability
Jumper Setting Description
LegacySelect Technology Control
Alert Standard Format
Option Settings
Password Protection
System Password
Dell OpenManage IT Assistant
If Password Status is set to Unlocked
Assigning a System Password
Typing Your System Password
If Password Status is set to Locked
Setup Password
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password
Assigning a Setup Password
Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password
Operating Your Computer With a Setup Password Enabled
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password
Power Button
Power Management
Security
Chassis Intrusion Detection
Sleep State Wake-Up Methods Windows 2000 and XP
System Setup Screens
System Setup
Entering System Setup
Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
Boot Sequence
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
Keys Action
System Setup Options
System Bios boot device
IDE Drive Interface Settings are Off and Auto default
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Advanced Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Creating a Restore Point
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Enabling System Restore
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Undoing the Last System Restore
Before You Begin
Reinstalling Windows XP
Booting From the Operating System CD
Windows XP Setup
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows
Reinstalling Windows
Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System
Booting From the Operating System CD
Windows 2000 Setup
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Windows
Battery
Replacing the Battery
ALERT! Cover was previously removed
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Shutting Down Your Computer
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Chassis Intrusion Switch
Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
Small Form-Factor Computer Small Desktop Computer
Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector
Small Mini-Tower Computer
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Mouse
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
CDs and DVDs
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Control Panel
Removing the Control Panel
Small Form-Factor Computer
Small Desktop Computer
Small Mini-Tower Computer
Replacing the Control Panel
Small Desktop Computer
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Closing the Computer Cover
Documentation for Your Computer
Ergonomic Computing Habits
Monitor screen at or below eye level Feet flat on the floor
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Finding Information for Your Computer
Operating System CD
Online Services
Getting Help
Technical Assistance
Automated Order-Status Service
Technical Support Service
Ftp.dell.com
Problems With Your Order
Diagnostics Checklist
Before You Call
Contacting Dell
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Bahamas
Barbados
Bermuda
Dominican Republic
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Dominica
Ecuador
Guyana
Grenada
Guatemala
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Latin America
Macao
Norway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.com
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Panama
Taiwan
Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com
Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com
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Business
Uruguay
A. Austin, Texas
Virgin Islands
Glossary
C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S U V W Z
Device driver See driver
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Video resolution See resolution
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Panel
Removing the I/O Panel
Small Mini-Tower Computer
Replacing the I/O Panel
Installing Memory
Memory
DDR Memory Overview
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Removing Memory
Power Supply
Removing the Power Supply
Small Mini-Tower Computer
Replacing the Power Supply
DC Power Connectors
Small Form-Factor Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
DC Power Connector P1
DC Power Connector P2
Pin Signal name AWG Wire Number
Small Desktop Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
DC Power Connector P3
DC Power Connectors P4 and P5
DC Power Connector P6
Small Mini-tower Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
DC Power Connectors P2, P3, and P4
DC Power Connector P5
+5 VCD Red
DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9
DC Power Connector P7
Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire
Regulatory Notices
FCC Notices U.S. Only
Class a
Class B
IC Notice Canada Only
CE Notice European Union
FCC Identification Information
Simplified Chinese Class a Warning Notice China Only
Class a ITE
Class a Device
MIC Notice Republic of Korea Only
Class B ITE
Vcci Class a ITE Regulatory Mark
MIC Class a Regulatory Label
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
Class B Device
MIC Class B Regulatory Label
Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only
NOM Information Mexico Only
Energy Star Compliance
Energy Star Emblem
System Board
Close the computer cover
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Safety General
Safety When Using Your Computer
Safety When Working Inside Your Computer
Safety Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Safety Ergonomic Computing Habits
Safety Battery Disposal
About Your Computer
Front View
Back View
Lights
Inside Your Computer
Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand
Cable Colors
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Small Desktop Computer
Drives
General Installation Guidelines
Connecting Drive Cables
IDE Drive Addressing
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
Hard Drive
Removing a Hard Drive
Installing a Hard Drive
Close the computer cover Attach the computer stand optional
Front-Panel Inserts
Installing a Floppy Drive
Floppy Drive
Removing a Floppy Drive
Close the computer cover Attach the computer stand optional
CD/DVD Drive
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
Close the computer cover Attach the computer stand optional
Installing a PCI Card
PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters
PCI Cards
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Removing a PCI Card
Installing a Serial Port Adapter
Serial Port Adapters
Removing a Serial Port Adapter
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Adding and Removing Parts
Opening the Computer Cover
Processor
Blower Retention base
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Attach the computer stand optional
About Your Computer
Inside Your Computer
Cable Colors
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Small Form-Factor Computer
Drives
Hard Drive
Installing a Hard Drive
Close the computer cover Attach the computer stand optional
Front-Panel Inserts
Installing a Floppy Drive
ALERT! Cover was previously removed
CD/DVD Drive
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PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters
Card Card connector Edge connector Filler bracket
Remove the cards driver from the operating system
Serial Port Adapters
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Adding and Removing Parts
Processor
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Attach the computer stand optional
Front View Back View Inside Your Computer
Back View
Inside Your Computer
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Small Mini-Tower Computer
Drives
Hard Drive
Installing a Hard Drive
Adding a Second Hard Drive
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Front-Panel Inserts
Floppy Drive
Installing a Floppy Drive
CD/DVD Drive
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
Close the computer cover
Computer start-up
PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters
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Removing a PCI Card
Serial Port Adapters
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Adding and Removing Parts
Removing the Processor
Installing the Processor
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Card Problems
Solving Problems
Battery Problems
Clearing Nvram and Restoring Default Settings
Diagnostic Lights
Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Pattern
Hard drive problems
Drive Problems
CD and DVD drive problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Error Messages
Under Error-checking, click Check Now
Click the Change or Remove Program icon
Keyboard Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
Memory Problems
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Serial or Parallel Device Problems
Print to the following ports setting is USB
No sound from headphones
Sound and Speaker Problems
Video and Monitor Problems
No sound from speakers
Wet Computer
If the screen is blank
If the screen is difficult to read
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Technical Specifications
Drives
Ports
Key Combinations
Physical
Power
Controls and Lights
Environmental
System Board Components
Installing a TAPI-Compliant Modem Card
Installing a Tapi Sound Card
Telephony Applications Programming Interface Tapi
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Warranty and Return Policy