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Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Documentation for YourComputerFinding Information for Your ComputerTechnical SpecificationsSystem Boa

only)Controls and LightsPower control push buttonPower lights green light on power button—blinkinggreen in sleep state; solid green for poweron stateH

1 power cable2 floppy-drive cable3 floppy-drive connector (DSKT)5. Reconnect the power and data cables to the back of the drive installed in the CD/D

CD/DVD DriveCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "CAUTION: SafetyInstructions."CAUTION: To g

1 power cable2 audio cable3 CD/DVD drive cable4 IDE2 connector3. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, and then slide the drive upw

Installing a CD/DVD Drive1. Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation. Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the d

1 power cable2 audio cable3 CD/DVD drive cable4 IDE2 connector6. If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controll

NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator forinformation on resetting the chassis intrusion dete

Back to Contents PageMicroprocessorDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, fol

1 blower 4 retention base2 screws (2) 5 heat sink3 lever 9. Lift the heat sink/blower assembly away from the microprocessor. 10. Remove the two s

1 release lever2 microprocessor3 socketNOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.NOTICE: Be careful n

1 pin-1 corners of microprocessor and socket alignedNOTICE: You must position the microprocessor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to

Temperature:Operating 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)Relative humidity 20% to 80% (noncondensing)Maximum vibration:Opera

1 heat sink/blower assembly2 lever3 retention base20. Plug the fan cable into the FAN connector on the system board. 21. Plug the 12-volt power cabl

Back to Contents PagePCI Cards and Serial Port AdaptersDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures

1 card cage2 handle2. Press the lever on the retention arm and raise the retention arm. Raising the Retention Arm and Installing a Card1 lever 5 card

3 filler bracket 7 riser board4 card 8 card cageInstalling a Card1. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create an empty ca

3 slots6. Reconnect any cables that you removed in step 1. 7. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation for the

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer, and then unplug it from thenetwork wall jack.2. Turn off any attach

1 retention arm2 filler bracket3 adapter bracket8. Remove the filler bracket. 9. Slide the adapter bracket down over the card slot opening, and lowe

1 card cage2 serial adapter cable3 serial adapter system board connector (SER2)NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the netwo

4. Remove the computer stand, if it is attached. 5. Open the computer cover. 6. Remove the card cage. a. Check any cables connected to cards throu

Back to Contents PageSystem Board ComponentsDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideSystem Board1 floppy drive connector (DSKT) 12 CD drive aud

12. Reset the chassis intrusion detector by changing Chassis Intrusion to Enabled or Enabled-Silent. If a setup password has been assigned by someone

Back to Contents PageAbout Your ComputerDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Front View Back View Inside Your ComputerFront ViewSmall Mi

Blinking green — The computer is in a power-saving state (S1 or S3)To exit from a power-saving state, press the power button or click or move the mous

computers)To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch, set the switch for thevoltage that most closely matches the AC pow

On computers with a sound card, the line-out connector is on the card.8 line-outconnectorUse the blue line-in connector (available on computers with i

1 hard drive 6 heat sink and blower assembly2 internal speaker 7 power supply3 chassis intrusion switch 8 floppy drive4 system board 9 CD/DVD drive5 p

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Back to Contents PageOpening the Computer CoverDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this

1 release buttons2 security cable slot3 padlock ringBack to Contents Page

Back to Contents PageAGP and DVI Adapter CardsDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this s

9 AGP card connector (AGP) 20 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST)10 PCI card connectors (PCI1, PCI2, PCI3, and PCI4) 21 password jumper (PSWD)11 front-panel aud

3. Pull the card up and out of the card clip. AGP Card Removal1 card notch2 card-clip lever3 card-clip tab4 card clip5 PCI card slotAGP Card Insert1

2. Release the card-clip lever, ensuring that the tab on the card-clip lever fits into the notch on the front end of the card. 3. Secure the card by

Back to Contents PageDrivesDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Hard Drive Front-Panel Inserts Floppy Drive CD/DVD DriveYour computer s

Connecting Drive CablesWhen you install a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and an interface cable—to the back of the drive.Power Cable C

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "CAUTION: SafetyInstructions."CAUTION: To guard against

1 power cable2 hard-drive cable2. Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out. Removing the Hard Drive1 tabs (2)2 h

3. If your replacement hard drive does not have the bracket rails attached, remove the rails from the old drive byremoving the two screws that secure

1 power cable2 hard-drive cable6. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. 7. Close the computer cover. N

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1 rail tabs (2)2 second hard drive in upper bay3 first hard drive in lower bay4 hard-drive bay12. Connect a power cable to the drive. NOTICE: Match t

Back to Contents PageCleaning Your ComputerDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse Floppy Drive CDs

1 power cable2 second hard-drive cable (secondary drive)3 first hard-drive cable (primary boot drive)14. Close the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect

2. Press the insert until it pops free of the front-panel cover. Removing the Front-Panel InsertsFloppy DriveCAUTION: Before you begin any of the pro

opening the cover.1. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. 2. Turn off your computer and any devices. 3. Ground you

3. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, slide the drive upward, and remove it from the floppy-drivebay. Installing a Floppy Drive1

Attaching Power and Drive Cables1 power cable2 floppy-drive cable3 floppy-drive connector (DSKT)5. If you are installing a new floppy drive rather th

CD/DVD DriveCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "CAUTION: SafetyInstructions."CAUTION: To g

1 power cable2 audio cable3 CD/DVD drive cable2. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, and then slide the drive upward and remove i

1. If you are installing a new drive, unpack the drive and prepare it for installation. Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify

1 power cable2 audio cable3 CD/DVD drive cable6. If you are installing a new CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front-panel inser

13. Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics. Back to Contents Page

6. Replace the ball and retainer ring. Turn the retainer ring clockwise until it clicks into place. Floppy DriveNOTICE: Do not attempt to clean drive

Back to Contents PageMicroprocessorDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, fol

8. Remove the heat sink. a. Press and lower the green lever on the retention mechanism until it is parallel to the system board. b. Gently rock the

1 release lever2 microprocessor3 socket10. Remove the microprocessor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so tha

1 pin-1 corners of microprocessor and socket alignedNOTICE: Microprocessor pins are delicate. To avoid damage, ensure that the microprocessor aligns p

1 heat sink2 lever3 hinge4 retention base5 notch7. Lower the airflow shroud over the heat sink. If you installed a microprocessor replacement kit fro

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Back to Contents PagePCI Cards and Serial Port AdaptersDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures

1 card2 edge connector3 card connector4 retention arm5 lever6 filler bracket7. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create

1 bracket within slot2 bracket caught outside of slot3 fully seated card4 not fully seated card11. Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that: T

1 filler bracket2 alignment bar3 alignment guide4 retention armNOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards

Back to Contents PageAdvanced FeaturesDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Passw

4. Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm (see "Installing a PCI Card"). 5. If necessary, disconnect any ca

The notch in the top of the adapter or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide (see "Closing the RetentionArm").Press the arm into pl

ALERT! Cover was previously removed.10. Reset the chassis intrusion detector by changing Chassis Intrusion to Enabled or Enabled-Silent. NOTE: If a s

Back to Contents PageSolving ProblemsDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Battery Problems Beep Codes Card Problems Diagnostic Lights

3-1-1 Slave DMA register failure Run the Dell Diagnostics.3-1-2 Master DMA register failure Run the Dell Diagnostics.3-1-3 Master interrupt mask regis

4. Run the Dell Diagnostics.If any of the tests fail, contact Dell.Test the cards1. Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their el

greenyellowgreenyellowPossible video cardfailure or bad on-boardvideoIf you have a video card, reseat it and restart the computer to retest. If youhav

Test the floppy drive lightMS-DOS®Insert a floppy disk, type dir a: at the DOS prompt, and press <Enter>.Microsoft® Windows® operating systemsIn

DVD drive problemsNOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives.Test the drive with another DVD— Insert a

If the primary hard drive that contains the operating system does not boot, files in the operating system mightbe corrupt. For more information, see y

For more information about Dell's ASF implementation, see the ASF User's Guide and the ASF Administrator's Guide, availableon the Dell

Data error— The floppy or hard drive cannot read the data.For the Windows operating system, run the chkdsk utility to check the file structure of the

Memory allocation error— The software you are attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system,another program, or a utility.1. Turn off th

computer could not find a particular sector on the disk, or the requested sector is defective. See "DriveProblems" for troubleshooting sugge

4. Click End Task.Windows 981. Press <Ctrl><Alt><Delete> simultaneously.2. Click the program that is no longer responding.3. Cli

General hardware problemsIf your computer exhibits one or more of the following symptoms, a device conflict may exist:Your computer locks up, particul

If you receive an insufficient memory messageSave and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves thepro

Check the network cable connector— Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both the networkconnector on the back of the computer and the

Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is securely connected to the system board.Ensure that the power supply cables are securely connected to the

1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.2. Click Properties, an

Check the speaker cable connections— Ensure that the speakers are connected as shown on the setupdiagram supplied with the speakers.Ensure that the su

appears during the boot sequence at the next computer start-up.Disabled — No intrusion monitoring occurs and no messages appear.Padlock Ring and Secur

CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions."Replace the Memory Modules1. Turn off the computer and devic

Adjust the Windows® display settingsWindows XP1. Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.2. Click Appearance and Themes.3. Click Displ

Back to Contents PageAdvanced TroubleshootingDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Dell Diagnostics Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Softwa

3. When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press <Enter>.4. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, se

Help Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the test.Configuration Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device.

Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the conflicting device or a red X if the devicehas been disabled.5. Double-click any

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Back to Contents PageGetting HelpDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Information

www.dell.com/la/ (for Latin American countries)Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP)ftp.dell.com/Log in as user: anonymous, and use your e-mail addre

Product InformationIf you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, visit the Dellwebsit

2. Highlight System Password and then press the left- or right-arrow key. The option heading changes to Enter Password, followed by an empty 32-chara

Are you connected to a network? Yes NoNetwork, version, and network adapter:Programs and versions:See your operating system documentation to determine

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Small Mini-Tower ComputerAbout Your ComputerFront ViewBack ViewInside Your ComputerAdding and Removing PartsOpening the Computer CoverAGP and DVI Adap

3. When prompted, type the system password. 4. Press <Ctrl><Enter> to disable the existing system password. 5. Confirm that Not Enabled

Dell Sales toll-free: 1-800-289-3355or toll-free: 1-800-879-3355Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers) toll-free: 1-888-798-7561Software and P

Back to Contents PageMicrosoft® Windows® XP FeaturesDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Overview New User Interface Files and Settings

Windows XP features a redesigned user interface with a new visual style, a less cluttered desktop, and built-in desktopcleanup features. Window layout

3. Click Clean Desktop Now. 4. When the Desktop Cleanup Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next>. 5. In the Shortcuts list, deselect any short

Application and Device CompatibilityAlthough Windows XP is designed to be compatible with a wide range of application programs and hardware devices, s

before the changes occurred. System Restore maintains a rolling record of restore points; to limit the amount of space used,older restore points are p

2. Select Create a restore point and click Next>. 3. Type a description of the restore point and click Create. The date and time are automaticall

3. Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. 4. In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for which the new driver was insta

DVD software shuts down and requires a restart when the user comes back.Computers with low memory configurations can experience problems. The computer

Home and Small Office NetworkingThe Network Setup Wizard includes a checklist and steps to guide you through the process of sharing resources, such as

To change an existing setup password, you must know the setup password.1. Enter system setup. 2. Type the setup password at the prompt. 3. Highligh

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Back to Contents PageGlossaryDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideA B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U

L2 cache — Also called secondary cache; sometimes refers to cache memory external to the microprocessor, althoughmore recent microprocessors incorpora

DVD drives read most CD media as well.DVD drive — A drive that uses optical technology to read data from DVDs and CDs.DVD player — The software used t

FTP — file transfer protocol — A standard Internet protocol used to exchange files between computers connected to theInternet.GG — gravity — A measure

ISP — Internet service provider — A company that allows you to access its host server to connect directly to the Internet.The ISP gives you a software

Mouse — A pointing device that controls the movement of the cursor on your screen. Typically you roll the mouse along ahard, flat surface to move the

RAID — redundant array of independent disks — A system of two or more drives working together for performance and faulttolerance. RAID drives are typi

Network connections cannot be protected by surge protectors. Always disconnect the network cable from the networkconnector during electrical storms.Sy

current of 1 ampere flows through that resistance.WW — watt — The measurement of electrical power. One W is 1 ampere of current flowing at 1 volt.WHr

Dell recommends that you print the system setup screens (by pressing <Print Screen>) or record the information for futurereference.Before you us

Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Safety Instructions Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide General When Working Inside Your Computer Protec

Do not push any objects into the openings of your computer. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting outinterior components.Keep your com

removing a component from the system board or disconnecting a device from the computer.1. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating sy

For comfort and efficiency, observe the ergonomic guidelines in "Ergonomic Computing Habits" when setting up and usingyour computer. Battery

Back to Contents PageErgonomic Computing HabitsDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideCAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use may result i

1 monitor screen at or below eye level 4 feet flat on the floor2 monitor and keyboard positioned directly in front of the user 5 arms at desk level3 m

Back to Contents PageRegulatory NoticesDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideElectromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, ra

This device may not cause harmful interference.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired oper

CE Notice (European Union)Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this Dell computer to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive ofthe

Simplified Chinese Class A Warning Notice (China Only)On Class A systems, the following warning will appear near the regulatory label:Warning: This is

Enters the selected field's pop-up options menu.spacebar or In the selected field's pop-up options menu, cycles through the options in a fie

If the regulatory label includes the following marking, your computer is a Class A product:Class B ITEThis is a Class B product based on the standard

Please note that this device has been approved for business purposes with regard to electromagnetic interference. If you findthat this device is not s

BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)

NOM Information (Mexico Only)The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requirements of

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. 55Col. Peñon d

Back to Contents PageWarranty and Return PolicyDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideDell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufacture

1. Turn on or restart your computer. 2. When F2 = Setup appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press <F12>. The Boot Device Menu app

Diskette Drive A (the boot floppy drive) is the 3.5-inch floppy drive installed in the top externally accessibledrive bay. The two options are 3.5 Inc

When an AGP card is used, the options are AGP (default) and Auto.Video DAC Snoop — Settings are Off (default) and On.On corrects video problems such a

NOTICE: Ensure that your computer is turned off and unplugged before you change the jumper settings. Otherwise,damage to your computer or unpredictabl

Power Button Functions for Windows 2000 and Windows XP With ACPI DisabledAction Results Computer Turned On and ACPIDisabledComputer in SuspendModeCom

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.Dell Comp

Back to Contents PageAbout Your ComputerDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Front View Back View Inside Your Computer Attaching and Re

1 back-panelconnectorsThe connectors for your computer.2 AGP/DVI Adaptercard slotThe slot for half-height AGP or DVI Adapter cards.3 card slot The slo

your hard drive.4 linkintegritylightGreen — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer.Orange — A good connection exists betw

1 hard drive 6 system board2 floppy drive 7 power supply3 CD/DVD drive 8 padlock ring4 internal speaker 9 heat sink and blower assembly5 chassis intru

1. Place the computer on its right side so that the drive bays are at the bottom. 2. Fit the stand onto what was the left side of the computer. a.

Back to Contents PageAdding and Removing Small Form-Factor ComputerPartsDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideOpening the Computer CoverAGP a

Back to Contents PageOpening the Computer CoverDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this

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Back to Contents PageAGP and DVI Adapter CardsDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this s

Removing the Card1 card notch2 card clip lever3 card clip tab4 card clip5 PCI card slotInstalling an AGP/DVI Adapter Card1. To add or replace the car

Back to Contents PageFinding Information for Your ComputerDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideWhat Are You LookingFor?Find It HereA diagnos

information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector.Back to Contents Page

Back to Contents PageBatteryDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideCAUTION: Before you begin this procedure, follow the steps in "CAUTION

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack, and then plug it into thecomputer.6. Close the computer cover, a

Back to Contents PageMemoryDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

1 cutouts (2)2 connector3 memory module4 notch5 securing clips (2)6 memory connectors on system board2. Align the notch on the bottom of the module w

The computer detects that the new memory does not match the existing configuration information and generates thefollowing message:The amount of system

Back to Contents PagePCI Cards and Serial Port AdaptersDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures

1 edge connector2 card3 retention arm4 card connector5 filler bracket8. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a empty

1 bracket within slot2 bracket caught outside of slot3 fully seated card4 not fully seated card12. Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that: T

1 alignment guide2 alignment bar3 retention arm4 filler bracketNOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards

If you reinstall your operating system, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devicesthat came with your computer.How to remove andreplace

4. Remove the computer stand, if it is attached. 5. Open the computer cover. 6. Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention a

7. Remove the filler bracket. 8. Slide the card bracket down over the card slot opening, and ensure that the top of the card bracket is flush with t

1. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your comp

Back to Contents PageDrivesDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Hard Drive Front-Panel Inserts Floppy Drive CD/DVD DriveYour computer s

Connecting Drive CablesWhen you install a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and an interface cable—to the back of the drive.Power Cable C

Instructions."CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet beforeopening the cover.NOTICE:

1 power cable2 hard-drive cable2. Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive toward the I/O panel and remove it from thecompu

Installing a Hard Drive1. Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation. 2. If your replacement hard drive does not have the br

1 power cable2 hard-drive cable5. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. 6. Close the computer cover. 7

on the screen at the next computer start-up:ALERT! Cover was previously removed.16. Reset the chassis intrusion detector by changing Chassis Intrusio

board. 6. Remove the computer stand, if it is attached. 7. If you are installing a new floppy drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front-

1 floppy-drive cable2 lever6. Remove the floppy drive from its sled by pulling the sled tab out while pushing the drive up and then sliding the drive

1 sled tab2 sledInstalling a Floppy Drive1. Snap the replacement drive into the sled and ensure that it is secure in the sled. 2. Connect the interp

1 connector notch2 interposer board alignment hole3 floppy-drive cable4 lever4. Attach the power cable to the interposer board on the floppy drive. 5

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack, and then plug it into thecomputer.9. Reconnect your computer and

1. Disconnect the power and audio cables from the interposer board. 2. Remove the interposer board from the drive. Removing the Interposer Board1 in

Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer. If you areinstalling an IDE drive, config

If your computer came with an IDE CD drive, use the spare connector on the existing interface cable. Otherwise, usethe IDE interface cable provided in

Back to Contents PageMicroprocessorDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, fol

1 blower 4 retention base2 screws (2) 5 heat sink3 lever 9. Lift the heat sink/blower assembly away from the microprocessor. 10. Remove the two s

Back to Contents PageTechnical SpecificationsDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Microprocessor Memory Computer Information Audio Exp

1 release lever2 microprocessor3 socketNOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.NOTICE: Be careful n

1 pin-1 corners of microprocessor and socket alignedNOTICE: You must position the microprocessor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to

1 heat sink/blower assembly2 lever3 retention base20. Plug the fan cable into the FAN connector on the system board. 21. Plug the 12-volt power cabl

Back to Contents PageTelephony Applications Programming Interface (TAPI)Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideNOTE: See the documentation tha

10. Install the appropriate modem driver and voice program. For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation and your Microsoft® Windo

Back to Contents PageClosing the Computer CoverDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cable

Back to Contents PageAbout Your ComputerDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Front View Back View Inside Your Computer Attaching and Re

6 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states:No light — The computer is in the off state (S4, S5

Network interface controller integrated PCI Network Interface with ASF(Alert Standards Format) support asdefined by DMTF.AudioAudio type AC97, Sound B

Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the ACpower available in your location.Back Panel1 parallel

11 diagnosticlightsUse the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. For moreinformation, see "Diagnostic

5 power supply 10 CD/DVD driveCable ColorsHard drive Blue pull tabFloppy drive Black pull tabCD/DVD drive Orange pull tabAttaching and Removing the Co

To remove the stand:1. Turn the computer over so that the stand is at the top. 2. Loosen the thumbscrew and lift the stand away. 3. Place the compu

Back to Contents PageAdding and Removing Small Desktop Computer PartsDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideOpening the Computer CoverAGP and

Back to Contents PageOpening the Computer CoverDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this

2 padlock ring3 two release buttons (one on each side)Back to Contents Page

Back to Contents PageAGP and DVI Adapter CardsDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's GuideCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this s

1 hinged lever2 indented tab (side view)2. Press the card clip lever toward the PCI slot and remove the installed card. Removing the Card1 card notch

Installing an AGP/DVI Adapter Card1. To add or replace the card, press the card clip lever toward the PCI card slot and gently press the card into th

drivesInternally accessible bays:Small form-factor computer one bay for a 1-inch-high IDE hard driveSmall desktop computer one bay for a 1-inch-high I

Back to Contents PageDrivesDell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Hard Drive Front-Panel Inserts Floppy Drive CD/DVD DriveYour computer s

Your computer supports up to two IDE devices. Connect hard drives to the connector labeled IDE1, and connect CD/DVDdrives to the connector labeled IDE

Hard DriveCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "CAUTION: SafetyInstructions."CAUTION: To gua

NOTE: Your computer's hard drive may or may not have a plastic shroud cover. Operating the computer without ahard- drive shroud does not affect i

1 tabs (2)2 hard driveInstalling a Hard Drive1. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer. NOTICE: To a

1 drive2 bracket rails (2)3 screws (4)4. Install the hard drive into the computer by gently sliding the drive into place until you hear it securely c

12. Turn on the computer. 13. Enter system setup, and update the appropriate Primary Drive option (0 or 1). 14. Exit system setup, and reboot the c

2. Press the inserts until they pop free of the front-panel cover. Floppy DriveCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follo

Removing a Floppy Drive1. Disconnect the power and data cables from the CD/DVD drive located above the floppy drive. 2. Disconnect the power and flo

Installing a Floppy Drive1. If the replacement drive does not have the bracket rails attached, remove the rails from the old drive by removing thetwo