Dell OptiPlex GX280 User Manual

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About Your Small Mini-Tower Computer
Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide
Front View
Back View
Inside Your Computer
System Board Components
Front-Panel Door and Hinge Arms
Front View
1 CD/DVD-
drive eject
button
Press to eject a CD or DVD from the drive.
2 hard-drive
activity
light
The hard drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The
light might also be on when a device such as your CD player is operating.
3 front-
panel door
Open the door to use the front panel connectors.
NOTE: The front door is removable; if you remove it or accidentally knock it off its hinges, it snaps
back in place. For instructions on how to reattach the door, see "Front-Panel Door and Hinge Arms."
4 front air
vents
The front air vents help cool the inside of your computer.
5 headphone
connector
Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers.
6 USB 2.0 Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or
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Dell OptiPlex GX280 Specifications

General

Power Supply	280W
Processor	Intel Pentium 4
Chipset	Intel 915G Express
Memory	Up to 4GB DDR2 SDRAM
Graphics	Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
Storage	SATA
Hard Drive	SATA
Optical Drive	CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW
Audio	Integrated Audio
Network	Integrated Intel PRO 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Ports	Serial, parallel, PS/2, VGA, audio in/out
Operating System	Microsoft Windows XP Home/Professional
Form Factor	Small Form Factor (SFF), Mini Tower (MT), or Desktop (DT)
USB Ports	8 USB 2.0 ports

Summary

Front Panel Overview

Front Panel Components

Details on front panel features including eject buttons, lights, vents, and connectors.

Power Button and Status Light

Instructions for using the power button and understanding the power light indicators.

Floppy Drive Indicators

Information on the floppy drive activity light and eject button.

Back Panel Connections and Ports

Power and Voltage Selection

Connecting the power cable and setting the voltage selection switch.

Rear Connectivity Ports

Description of serial, network, audio, and USB ports on the back panel.

Expansion Card Slots

Accessing connectors for installed PCI and PCI Express cards.

Internal Computer Components

Inside Computer Diagram

Illustration and labels for key internal components like hard drive, system board, and power supply.

System Board Components

Detailed breakdown and labeling of connectors and slots on the system board.

Front-Panel Door Maintenance

Front-Panel Door and Hinge Arms

Explanation of the front-panel door design and hinge arm mechanism.

Reattaching Hinge Arms

Step-by-step guide for reattaching the front-panel door hinge arms.

Reattaching the Front Door

Instructions for correctly reattaching the front door to the hinge arms.