Dell OptiPlex FX160 User manual

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Dell™ OptiPlex™ FX160

Setup and Quick Reference Guide

This guide provides an overview of features, specifications, quick setup,

software, and troubleshooting information for your computer. For more

information about your operating system, devices, and technologies, see

the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com.

Model DC01T

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.

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Model DC01T

August 2008 P/N C742D Rev. A00

Contents 3

Contents

1 About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using the Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . 17

Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . 19

Dell Technical Update Service . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Dell Support Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4Contents

5 Reinstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Identifying Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 24

Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using Microsoft Windows System Restore

(Windows Vista hard drive operating

systems only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

6 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

7 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 32

DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

AutoTech Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . . . . . 33

Problems With Your Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 34

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

About Your Computer 5

About Your Computer

Front View

1 power button 2 side cover

3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 stand

5 headphone connector 6 microphone connector

6About Your Computer

Back View

7 diagnostic lights (see your

Service Manual for information

about light codes)

8 Wi-Fi indicator

9 hard drive indicator 10 network activity indicator

1 wireless antenna (optional) 2 serial connector

3 DVI connector 4 VGA connector

5 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 6 PS/2 keyboard connector

7 power connector 8 PS/2 mouse connector

9 network connector (RJ-45)

Setting Up Your Computer 7

Setting Up Your Computer

Before Setting Up Your Computer

When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a

power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface on which to place your

computer.

NOTICE: Keep the computer on the stand and in the vertical position. Setting up

the computer horizontally (on its side) restricts airflow and can impact

performance.

Restricting airflow around the computer may cause it to overheat. To prevent

overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 in) at the back of the

computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in) on all other sides. You should

never put your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer

when it is powered on.

Quick Setup

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

NOTE: Some devices may not be included if you did not order them.

8Setting Up Your Computer

Connect the monitor using either the white DVI cable or the blue VGA

cable.

Connect a USB device, such as a keyboard or mouse.

Setting Up Your Computer 9

Connect the network cable.

Connect the power cable.

10 Setting Up Your Computer

Press the power buttons on the monitor and the computer.

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