Dell OptiPlex GX270 Setup and Quick Reference Guide

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    Dell™ OptiPlex™ Systems Setup and Quick Reference Guide Models DHS, DHP, and DHM www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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    Instructions 8 General 8 When Using Your Computer 10 When Working Inside Your Computer 11 Getting Started/Setup 12 Monitor Connections 16 Completed Setup 18 Solving Problems 18 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 19 Dell Diagnostics 20 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 20 Starting the Dell
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    Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only 33 One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only 34 Intel® Warranty Statement for Pentium® and Celeron® Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only 36 4 Contents
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    About This Guide This document contains getting started/setup, solving problems, and safety, regulatory, and warranty information about your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer. To obtain the latest versions of the documents on your hard drive, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Regulatory model
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    key for your operating system is located on your computer. • How to remove and replace parts • How to obtain technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and
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    as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Dell Premier Support Website
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your computer and working environment from potential damage. General • Do not attempt to service the computer yourself unless you are a
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    into the network adapter. • To help protect your computer from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Ensure that nothing rests on your computer's cables and that the cables are not located
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    covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on) removed. • Your computer is equipped with one of the following: - A fixed-voltage power supply - Computers with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and operate at only one voltage
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    not attempt to service the computer yourself, except as explained in your online Dell documentation or in instructions otherwise provided to you by Dell. Always follow installation and service instructions closely. NOTICE address of the nearest battery deposit site. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 11
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Getting Started/Setup CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide. NOTICE: If your computer has an expansion card installed (such as a network card), connect the appropriate cable to
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    location. Your computer is equipped with one of the following: • A fixed-voltage power supply - Computers with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have rated to operate with the AC power available in your location. 7 Press the power buttons to turn on the computer and monitors. See "Completed Setup"
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com ABCD Desktop Setup - Without Expansion Cards Desktop Setup - With Expansion Cards LINE OUT monitor keyboard mouse speakers network USB monitor flat-panel monitor speakers network ABCD NOTE: If your system has two video connectors, the integrated video connector
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    Mini-Tower Setup - Without Expansion Cards ABCD monitor keyboard mouse speakers network USB Mini-Tower Setup - With Expansion Card ABCD monitor LINE OUT flat-panel monitor speakers network Setup and Quick Reference Guide 15
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If your system has two video connectors, the integrated video connector is disabled and has a protective cap on it. Use the expansion card connector as shown in the illustration. For more information on setting up monitors with your specific graphics card, see
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    to connect a VGA monitor to one DVI connector. • Use two VGA adapters to connect two VGA monitors to the DVI connectors. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 17
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    Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your system does not perform as expected. For the latest troubleshooting information available for your system, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. You can also find descriptions of
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    If computer problems occur that require help from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; record your Express Service Code and Service Tag Number below; and then contact Dell from the same location as your computer. See "Finding Information for
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    the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to your computer. To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic pull-down menu. Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the
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    instructions to run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to start the Dell Diagnostics. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 21
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    . 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. If a failure is reported, see "Hard Drive Problems" in your User's Guide. Regulatory Information Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the
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    not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications Consult Dell or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Setup and
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    la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col. Lomas Altas 11950 México, D.F. Ship to: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de México S. de R.I. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F. Supply voltage: 115/230 VAC Frequency: 60/50 Hz Input current rating
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    product instructions or failure to perform preventive maintenance - Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by us • Products with missing or altered service tags or serial numbers • Products for which we have not received payment THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
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    Customers, and Value Added Resellers (VARs): Technical Support and Customer Service Government and Education Customers: Technical Support and Customer Service Dell-Branded Memory U.S. Only 1-800-624-9896 1-800-624-9897 product that is new or refurbished. 26 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide
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    storage device(s) in the product(s). We are not responsible for lost or corrupted data. What if I purchased a service contract? If your service contract is with Dell, service will be provided to you under the terms of the service agreement. Please refer to that contract for details on how to obtain
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    dell.com | support.dell.com What do I do if I am not satisfied? We pride ourselves on our great customer service. If you are not satisfied with the service ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED BY THE NATIONAL ARBITRATION FORUM (NAF) under its Code of Procedure then in effect (available via the Internet at www
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    , or problems with electrical power - Servicing not authorized by us - Usage that is not in accordance with product instructions - Failure to follow the product instructions or failure to perform preventive maintenance - Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by us
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    dell.com | support.dell.com THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. DELL DELL on the lamps for Dell-branded projectors lasts only ninety warranted product or any parts. Dell may change the terms and availability
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    through an Employee Purchase Program: Technical Support Customer Service Dell-Branded Memory Canada Only 1-800-847-4096 1-800 collect. If we determine that the problem is not covered under this warranty, we will notify you and inform you of service alternatives that are available to you Guide 31
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    dell.com | support.dell service contract? If your service contract is with Dell, service will be provided to you under the terms of the service contract. Please refer to that contract for details on how to obtain service. Dell's service its Code of limited warranty on Dell-branded memory may not be
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    condition, and all of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included Dell offers a wide selection of software and peripheral products, we do not specifically test or guarantee that all of the products we offer work with any or all of the various models of Dell computers
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    dell.com | support.dell.com Dell-Branded Peripheral Products Dell does provide a limited warranty for new Dell-branded peripheral products (products for which Dell is listed as the manufacturer) such as monitors, batteries, memory all of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other
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    de Chile Ltda Coyancura 2283, Piso 3- Of.302, Providencia, Santiago - Chile Dell Computer de Colombia Corporation Carrera 7 #115-33 Oficina 603 Bogota, Colombia Dell Computer de Mexico SA de CV Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col. Lomas Altas 11950 México, D.F. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 35
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    's motherboard. This limited warranty does not cover damages due to external causes, including accident, problems with electrical power, usage not in accordance with product instructions, misuse, neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation, or improper testing. How to Obtain Warranty Service
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    computers. What are 'Errata'? Exhaustive product testing can highlight differences between the actual behavior of the microprocessor and its specifications design to prevent computer users from encountering the problem. Errata may then Service. At Intel, our goal is to make every computer user
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Dell™ OptiPlex™ Systems
Setup and Quick
Reference Guide
Models DHS, DHP, and DHM