Dell OptiPlex SX280 User's Manual

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Dell™ OptiPlex™ SX280 User's Guide

 

 

Notes, Notices, and Cautions 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

Abbreviations and Acronyms 

 

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary." 

 
 
 

If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® 

Windows® operating systems are not applicable. 

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 
© 2004 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.

 

Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. 

Documentation for Your 
Computer 

Finding Information for Your Computer 
Technical Specifications 
System Board Components 
Cleaning Your Computer 

About Your Computer 

Front View 
Side View 
Back View 
Back-Panel Connectors 
Connecting a VGA Monitor 
Connecting Two Monitors 
Inside Your Computer 
Cable Cover (Optional) 
Connecting the Power Adapter 
Badge 

Advanced Features 

Hyper-Threading 
Jumper Settings 
LegacySelect Technology Control 
Manageability 
Password Protection 
Power Management 
Security 
System Setup 

Adding and Removing Parts 

Before You Begin 
Removing the Computer Cover 
Battery 
Chassis Intrusion Switch 
Chassis Speaker 
Hard Drive 
Memory 
Module Bay 
Processor 
Replacing the Computer Cover 

Troubleshooting Tools and 
Utilities 

Dell Diagnostics 
Power Adapter Light 
System Lights 
Diagnostic Lights 
Beep Codes 
Error Messages 
Resolving Software and Hardware 
Incompatibilities 

Solving Problems 

Battery Problems 
Power Problems 
Drive Problems 
Printer Problems 
Keyboard Problems 
Restoring Default Settings 
Lockups and Software Problems 
Serial or Parallel Device Problems 
Memory Problems 
Sound and Speaker Problems 
Mouse Problems 
Video and Monitor Problems 
Network Problems 

Reinstalling Drivers and the 
Operating System 

Drivers 
Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 

Additional Information 

Microsoft® Windows® XP Features 
Getting Help 
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) 
Glossary 
Warranty 

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. 

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. 

  CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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