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