Dell OptiPlex GX270 Manuel d'utilisateur

Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide   Documentation for Your Computer Finding Information for Your Computer Technical Specifications C

Back to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide LegacySelect Technology Control LegacySelect technology co

 Installing an AGP/DVI Adapter Card 1. To add or replace the card, press the card lever toward the PCI connector and gently press the card into t

Back to Contents Page PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide PCI Cards Serial Port Adapters   You

 2. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a empty card-slot opening. Then continue with step 4. 3. If you are r

  8. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable conn

8. Remove card's driver from the operating system. Serial Port Adapters  1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2. Ensure tha

6. Proceed with step 6 in the next procedure. Removing a Serial Port Adapter 1. Disconnect the serial adapter cable from the connector on the syst

Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.

Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide Drives Hard Drive Front-Panel Inserts Floppy Drive CD/DVD Driv

When you install a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and a data cable—to the back of the drive and to the system board. Some drives may a

IDE Drive Addressing When you connect two IDE devices to a single IDE interface cable and configure them for the cable select setting, the device at

Security Chassis Intrusion Detection  This feature detects that the chassis was opened and alerts the user. To change the Chassis Intrusion setting

Removing a Hard Drive 1. Disconnect the power cable and hard-drive cable from the drive.   2. Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive

 3. Install the hard drive into the computer by gently sliding the drive into place until you hear it securely click.  4. Connect the power an

14. Test the hard drive by running the "Dell Diagnostics." 15. If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install your operat

6. Open the computer cover. 7. If you are installing a new floppy drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front- panel inserts. Removin

  Installing a Floppy Drive 1. Snap the replacement drive into the sled and ensure that it is secure in the sled. 2. Connect the interposer b

6. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 7. Close the computer cover. 8

 3. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, and then slide the drive upward and remove it from the drive bay.  Installing a

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

 Back to Contents Page  1 CD/DVD drive data cable 7 front input/output data cable 2 floppy drive data cable 8 IDE drive data cable (used if an

Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide Removing the Microprocessor   1. Shut down the computer thro

You can only assign a system password when the following option is displayed: l Not Enabled — No system password is assigned and the password jumper

   10. Remove the two screws on the blower to remove it from the heat sink.   11. Pull the release lever straight up until the microprocess

1. Unpack the new microprocessor.     2. If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position. 3. Align the

    8. Plug the fan cable into the FAN connector on the system board. 9. Plug the power cable into the 12VPOWER connector on the system b

ALERT! Cover was previously removed. 13. Reset the chassis intrusion detector by changing the Chassis Intrusion option to Enabled or Enabled-Silent.

Back to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide Front View Back View Inside Your Computer System B

Back View     1 power connector Insert the power cable. 2 voltage selection switch (may not be available on all computers) Your computer

Inside Your Computer     4 network adapter connector To attach your computer to a network, connect one end of a network cable to either a networ

 Cable Colors  System Board Components  1 hard drive 6 heat sink and blower assembly 2 internal speaker 7 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch

 Back to Contents Page  1 floppy-drive connector (DSKT) 12 CD drive audio cable connector (CD_IN) 2 CD/DVD drive connector (IDE2) 13 front-panel a

Back to Contents Page AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide   YourDell™computerprovidesaconnectorfora

4. Press <Ctrl><Enter> to disable the existing system password. 5. Confirm that Not Enabled is displayed for the System Password opti

   Installing an AGP/DVI Adapter Card 1. To add or replace the card, press the card lever toward the PCI connector and gently press the card

Back to Contents Page PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide PCI Cards Serial Port Adapters   

 2. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with step4. 3. If you are replaci

l The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide 7. Press the retention arm into place, securing the card(s) i

2. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. 3. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. 4. If you

  5. Attach the serial adapter cable to the serial port connector on the system board (labeled SER2). 6. Continue with step6 in the next proc

Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.

Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide Drives Hard Drive Front-Panel Inserts Floppy Drive CD/DVD Driv

When you install a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and a data cable—to the back of the drive and to the system board. Some drives may a

IDE Drive Addressing When you connect two IDE devices to a single IDE interface cable and configure them for the cable select setting, the device at

See "Jumper Settings" to locate the password jumper. 3. Close the computer cover. 4. Reconnect your computer and devices to electrical

1. Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive.   2. Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and ou

 4. Install the hard drive into the computer by gently sliding the drive into place until you hear it securely click.  5. Connect the power an

After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if enabled, causes the following message to appear on the screen at the next com

 11. Connect a power cable to the drive.  12. Connect a data cable to the drive. a. If you're installing a serial ATA drive, connect t

After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if enabled, causes the following message to appear on the screen at the next compu

 6. Reattach the empty insert frame over the front of the drive bay. The insert frame fits only one way. Floppy Drive   1. Shut down the co

 3. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, slide the drive upward, and remove it from the floppy-drive bay.  Installing a F

3. Attach the power and floppy-drive cables to the floppy drive. 4. Connect the other end of the floppy-drive cable to the connector labeled DSKT

2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut

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

Boot Sequence This feature allows users to change the sequence of devices from which the computer boots. Option Settings l Normal — (Available only

See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 11. Update your configurati

Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide Removing the Microprocessor   1. Shut down the computer thr

     10. Pull the release lever straight up until the microprocessor is released.   1 securing clip 2 tab 3 retention base 1 heat sink

 11. Remove the microprocessor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the ne

If you installed a microprocessor replacement kit from Dell, return the original heat sink assembly and microprocessor to Dell in the same package in

 11. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detect

Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide  Diagnostic Lights To help you troubleshoot a problem, your

Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called

System Lights Located on the front of the computer, these lights can indicate a computer problem.  Battery Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checkl

Drive Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. Floppy drive problems      For instructions on which cable

You can use this feature, for example, to tell the computer to boot from the CD drive so you can run the Dell Diagnostics, but specify that the compu

    CD drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW drive  DVD drive problems   Hard drive problems  Clean the drive — Use a commercially ava

Dropped or Damaged Computer   E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems  Error Messages If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the ope

Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn ]. For help in resolving this problem, please note this checkpoint and

General Problems The computer stops responding  A program stops responding  No boot sector on hard-disk drive — The computer configuration informa

A program crashes repeatedly  A solid blue screen appears  Other software problems  Other technical problems  General hardware problems If y

l A sound card emits noise or demonstrates other problems. l Unintelligible characters print from the printer. l The mouse pointer does not move

Network Problems    Power Problems  Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  1. Simultaneously press <Ctrl>&

Printer Problems   Serial or Parallel Device Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.   is turned on. l Ensur

Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. No sound from speakers   No sound from headphones  S

 Video and Monitor Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. If the screen is blank   If the screen is difficult

l Hyper-Threading — Enables or disables Hyper-Threading technology for operating systems that support Hyper-Threading. The default setting is Disable

Back to Contents Page  Windows 98, 2000, and Windows NT® 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-cl

Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide       Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel®Pent

  USB 2.0 Bus speed PCI: 33 MHz AGP: 66 MHz Small form-factor computer low-profile cards are supported (card size =6.35 cm [2.5 inches] high by 16

    USB two front-panel and six back-panel USB 2.0–compliant connectors Audio three connectors for line-in, line-out, and microphone; one fr

 Back to Contents Page  Width 31.9 cm (12.54 inches) Depth 35.4 cm (13.93 inches) Weight 6 kg (14 lbs) Small desktop computer: Height 10.6 c

Back to Contents Page Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary.&quo

Back to Contents Page Warranty and Return Policy Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manuf

Back to Contents Page Microsoft®Windows®XP Features Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide Transferring Information to a New Computer 

4. Under Name the new account, type the name of the new user and click Next. 5. Under Pick an account type, click one of the following options:

Booting to a USB Device  Memory Key 1. Insert the memory key into a USB port and restart the computer. 2. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in the up

Power Button  You can use the ACPI feature to configure the function of the Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems. Power Button Fu

 Notes, Notices, and Cautions Dell recommends that the original version (Gold) of Windows XP should not be installed on this platform. Abbreviation

3. In the Device Manager window, click the plus (+) sign next to the processor type. If Hyper-Threading is enabled, the processor is listed twice.

Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide Replacing the Battery   A coin-cell battery maintains computer confi

11. Close the computer cover. 12. Attach the computer stand, if it is used.  13. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, an

Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse Floppy Driv

Back to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide 1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold c

Back to Contents Page Ergonomic Computing Habits Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide  For comfort and efficiency, observe the followi

3. International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ISO 9241 Ergonomics requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs). Genev

Back to Contents Page Finding Information for Your Computer Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide  What are you looking for? Find It Her

 Back to Contents Page  3. Click the topic that describes your problem. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. l How to reinstall my operati

Back to Contents Page Getting Help Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Info

Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide Dell Diagnostics Reinstalling Drivers Microsoft

www.euro.dell.com (Europe only) www.dell.com/la/ (Latin American countries) www.dell.ca (Canada only) l Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ft

TocheckonthestatusofanyDell™productsthatyouhaveordered,youcangotosupport.dell.com, or you can call the automated order-status service

  Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites: l www.dell.com l support.dell.com (technical support)

Corporate Sales toll-free:1-800-808-385 Transaction Sales toll-free:1-800-808-312 Fax toll-free:1-800-818-341 Austria (Vienna) Internationa

Large Corporate Accounts North Government and Education toll-free:8008582955 Large Corporate Accounts East toll-free:8008582020 Large Corp

Country Code: 49 City Code: 6103 Home/Small Business Customer Care 0180-5-224400 Global Segment Customer Care 06103766-9570 Preferred Accounts

Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 TechnicalSupport(Dimension™andInspiron™) toll-free: 0120-198-226 Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension

Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 (Enterprise): [email protected] (Latitude): [email protected] (Inspiron): nl_inspiron_support@

Singapore (Singapore) International Access Code: 005 Country Code: 65 Technical Support toll-free:8006011051 Customer Service (Penang, Malays

 Back to Contents Page  International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 Customer Care website: support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/

3. When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press <Enter>. 4. Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot

Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide ABCDEFGHIKLMNOPRSTUVWXZ 

CD player — The software used to play music CDs. The CD player displays a window with buttons that you use to play a CD. CD-R — CD recordable — A rec

EMI — electromagnetic interference — Electrical interference caused by electromagnetic radiation. ENERGY STAR®— Environmental Protection Agency requ

audio, and video equipment. IDE — integrated device electronics — An interface for mass storage devices in which the controller is integrated into th

or cursor on your screen. ms — millisecond — A measure of time that equals one thousandth of a second. Access times of storage devices are often meas

l It is located on a network in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to specific individuals. refresh rate — The freque

U UPS — uninterruptible power supply — A backup power source used when the electrical power fails or drops to an unacceptable voltage level. A UPS kee

Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide Memory Installation Guidelines For information on the type of memory s

Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems

8. Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector.     9. Insert the module into the connector until the mod

2. Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3. Click System. 4. In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5.

The computer should have changed the value of System Memory to reflect the newly installed memory capacity, speed, and mode (single or dual). Verify

Back to Contents Page Regulatory Notices Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide  Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emiss

FCC Identification Information The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulat

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

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If thi

To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be removed from the power supply socket, which should be located near the equipme

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

Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Safety Instructions Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide Use the following safety guidelines to help ens

l Before working inside the computer, unplug the computer to help prevent electric shock or system board damage. Certain system board components cont

For comfort and efficiency, observe the ergonomic guidelines in "Ergonomic Computing Habits" when setting up and using your computer. SAFE

System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other syst

Back to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide Front View Back View Inside Your Computer System

Back View     pressing the power button for 6 seconds or longer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: If your operating syst

 1 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB conn

Inside Your Computer     On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 7 line-out connector Use the green line-out connector

  Cable Colors  System Board Components  1 hard drive 6 padlock ring 2 chassis intrusion switch 7 heat sink and blower assembly 3 intern

 Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Your computer can be used in either a vertical or horizontal position.  1 floppy-drive connector (DS

To use the computer in a vertical position, you must attach the computer stand: 1. Place the computer on its right side so that the drive bays ar

Back to Contents Page AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide  YourDell™computerprovidesaconnectorforan

  Installing an AGP/DVI Adapter Card 1. To add or replace the card, press the card lever toward the PCI connector and gently press the card into

Back to Contents Page PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide PCI Cards Serial Port Adapters   You

 To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: l Dell Operating System CD l Dell ResourceCD  l Product Key (Product ID Number) ______

 2. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create an empty card-slot opening. If you are replacing a card that is alrea

b. Ensure that the riser board is fully seated in the connector on the system board.   7. Reconnect any cables that you removed in step1.

4. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. 5. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in t

10. Slide the adapter card bracket down over the card slot opening, and lower the retention arm, securing the bracket. 11. Route the serial adapte

10. Lift and remove the adapter card bracket. 11. If you are removing the adapter permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card- slot o

Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.

Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide Drives Hard Drive Front-Panel Inserts Floppy Drive CD/DVD Driv

When you install a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and a data cable—to the back of the drive and to the system board. Some drives may

IDE Drive Addressing When you connect two IDE devices to a single IDE interface cable and configure them for the cable select setting, the device

 5. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 6. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their elect

12. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter

1. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.  2. Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it

See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 10. Insert a bootable floppy

2. Press on the inserts until they pop free of the front-panel cover. Floppy Drive   1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2. 

 4. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, slide the drive upward, and remove it from the floppy-drive bay.  Installing a F

2. Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into position. 3. Attach the power and floppy-drive cables to the floppy drive.

1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached

Installing a CD/DVD Drive 1. Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation. Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify th

 6. If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controller card in a card slot. 7. Check all cable connections,

 Back to Contents Page  1 CD/DVD drive audio cable 6 hard drive power cable (route and secure the cable by using the tabs on the inside of the c

Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide Removing the Microprocessor   1. Shut down the computer thro

1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. 3. Click the Hardware tab and click D

   10. Remove the two screws on the blower to remove it from the heat sink.   11. Pull the release lever straight up until the microprocess

1. Unpack the new microprocessor.     2. If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position. 3. Align the

   8. Plug the fan cable into the FAN connector on the system board. 9. Plug the power cable into the 12VPOWER connector on the system boa

13. Reset the chassis intrusion detector by changing the Chassis Intrusion option to Enabled or Enabled-Silent.  Back to Contents Page  NOTE: If

Back to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide Front View Back View Inside Your Computer System B

   1 back panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 2 card slots Access connectors for any installe

Inside Your Computer      Cable Colors  On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 8 microphone connector Use the pink mic

System Board Components   Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand The computer can be used in either a vertical or horizontal position.  To

b. When the stand is in place, tighten the thumbscrew. 3. Rotate the computer so that the stand is at the bottom and the drives are at the top.

Back to Contents Page AGP and DVI Adapter Cards Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide  YourDell™computerprovidesaconnectorforanAG