Dell DC01T User Manual
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
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Model DC01T
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Model DC01T
August 2008 P/N C742D Rev. A00
Contents
1 About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Back View
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2 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Quick Setup
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3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 Troubleshooting Tips
Using the Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tips
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Power Problems
Memory Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
Dell Technical Update Service
Dell Support Utility
Dell Diagnostics
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Contents 3
5 Reinstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft
Windows System Restore
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(Windows Vista hard drive operating
systems only)
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6 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7 Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect™
Online Services
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Problems With Your Order
Product Information
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4 Contents
Before You Call
Contacting Dell
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About Your Computer
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Front View
1 power button 2 side cover
3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 stand
5 headphone connector 6 microphone connector
About Your Computer 5
7 diagnostic lights (see your
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5
3
2
8
9
Service Manual for information
about light codes)
9 hard drive indicator 10 network activity indicator
8 Wi-Fi indicator
Back View
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)
6 About Your Computer
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.
Setting Up Your Computer 7
1
Connect the monitor using either the white DVI cable or the blue VGA
cable.
2
Connect a USB device, such as a keyboard or mouse.
8 Setting Up Your Computer
3
Connect the network cable.
4
Connect the power cable.
Setting Up Your Computer 9
5
Press the power buttons on the monitor and the computer.
10 Setting Up Your Computer
Specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the
configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the
option to view information about your computer.
Processor
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Processor type Intel
Level 2 (L2) cache at least 512 KB pipelined-burst per core, eight-way set
System Information
Chipset SiS M671 and SiS 968
DMA channels seven
Interrupt levels 24
BIOS chip (ROM) 8 Mb
NIC integrated network interface capable of
Memory
Type 667-MHz or 800-MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Memory connectors two DIMMs
Memory capacities 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB modules (512 MB modules
Atom™ 200 Series Single-Core processor or
Intel Atom 300 Series Dual-Core processor
associative, writeback SRAM
10/100/1000 Mbps communication
NOTE: When 800 MHz memory is installed, the
computer still operates at 667 MHz.
supported on Linux)
Specifications 11
Memory (continued)
Minimum memory 1 GB (512 MB for Linux)
Maximum memory 4 GB
Video
Ty p e :
SiS Mirage integrated
video
Audio
Ty p e :
ADI 1984A Integrated
HD Audio
Drives
Internally accessible one 2.5-in drive bay
Available devices one 2.5-in SATA hard drive
default 128 MB shared video memory (can be changed
in BIOS system setup)
NOTE: A hard drive is optional and requires a hard drive
kit.
one NVRAM Flash module (for embedded operating
system)
Connectors
External connectors:
Video
Network adapter
USB
Audio
Serial
PS/2
12 Specifications
15-pin VGA connector and 24-pin DVI connector
RJ-45 connector
two front-panel, and four back-panel USB 2.0compliant connectors
two jacks (headphone and microphone)
one 9-pin connector
two 6-pin mini-DINs
Connectors (continued)
System board connectors:
Serial ATA (hard drive)
Serial ATA (NVRAM
module)
Fan
Mini-PCI Express X1
Front panel LED
Front panel USB
Front panel audio
Memory
Power 12 V
BIOS ROM
Serial ATA hard drive
power
Controls and Lights
Front of computer:
Power button
Power light (within the
power button)
Network link light
Wireless light
Diagnostic lights (1–4)
one 7-pin connector
one 22-pin connector
one 5-pin connector
one 52-pin connector
one 14-pin connector
two 10-pin connectors
one 12-pin connector
two 240-pin connectors
one 4-pin connector
one 8-pin socket
one 4-pin connector
push button
blue light — Blinking blue in sleep state; solid blue
for power on state.
amber light — A solid amber light when the
computer does not start indicates that the system
board cannot start initialization. This could be a
system board or a power supply problem (see "Power
Problems" on page 17).
blue light - A solid blue light indicates network
connectivity.
blue light - A solid blue light indicates the wireless
network is powered on.
See your Service Manual for information about
diagnostic light codes.
Specifications 13
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