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Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX520
Quick Reference Guide
Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions 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. ® ® If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft Windows operating systems are not applicable. The Quick Reference Guide,
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Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 System Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mini Tower Computer — Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mini Tower Computer — Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Desktop Computer — Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Desktop Computer — Back View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Small Form Fac
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4 Contents
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Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Drivers for my computer NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with your computer. My computer documentation My device documentation Documentation and drivers are already
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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Service Tag and Express Service Code Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Microsoft Windows License Label These labels are located on your computer. Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website — support.dell.com tips, articles from tec
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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Service call status and support history Dell Premier Support Website — premiersupport.dell.com Top technical issues for my computer The Dell Premier Support website is customized for corporate, government, Frequently asked questions and education customers. This website may not be available in certain regions. File downloads Details on my computer configuration Service contract for my computer How to use Windows XP Windows Help and Support C
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System Views Mini Tower Computer — Front View 1 2 3 10 4 9 5 8 6 7 8 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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1 CD/DVD drive Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. 2 floppy drive Insert a floppy disk into this drive. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of the USB connectors. It is recommended that you use the USB connectors on the back panel for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 4 LAN indicator light This light indicates that a LAN (network) connectio
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Mini Tower Computer — Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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1 cover release latch This latch allows you to open the computer cover. 2 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover. 3 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. To avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set the switch to the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set to 115-V. Also, ensure that your monitor and at
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3 power button Press this button to turn on the computer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn off the computer by pressing the power button for 6 seconds or longer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge The badge can be rotated to match the orientation of your computer. To rotate the badge, place your fingers around the outsi
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Desktop Computer — Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots You can access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. 2 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 3 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector. 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. To avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set the switch to the voltage that most closely matches t
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Small Form Factor Computer — Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of the USB connectors. It is recommended that you use the USB connectors on the back panel for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 2 power button Press this button to turn on the computer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn off the computer by pressing
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7 power light Turns on and blinks or remains solid to indicate different operating states: No light — The computer is turned off. Steady green — The computer is in a normal operating state. Blinking green — The computer is in a power-saving mode. Blinking or solid amber — See "Power Problems" in your online User’s Guide. To exit from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. For more
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4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. To avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set the switch to the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set to 115-V. Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location. 5 padlock ring Insert a padlock to
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3 network adapter To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a connector network cable to either a network jack or your network or broadband device. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of your computer. A click indicates that the network cable has been securely attached. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector. On computers with a network adapter card, use the connector on the c
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Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Before You Begin NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off your computer. 1 Shut down the operating system: a Save and close any open files, exit
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3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 4 Remove the computer stand, if it is attached. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, peri
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1 1 2 3 2 4 3 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring 4 computer cover 4 Slide the cover release latch back as you lift the cover. 5 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the hinge tabs as leverage points. 6 Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside on a clean, nonabrasive surface. 20 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com
