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  • Dell FX160 - page 1

    Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual  Notes, Notices, and Cautions IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicrosoft ® Windows ® operating systems are not applicable. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2008Dell? ...

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    Back to Contents Page  Antenna Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual  Removing the Antenna  Replacing the Antenna  Removing the Antenna  1. Perform the procedure in Before Working on Your Computer .  2. Remove the hard drive bracket assembly, if installed (see Removing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly ).  ...

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     6. Replace the WLAN card (see Replacing the Wireless Card ).  7. Route the antenna cable under the tab on the back of the chassis so that the wire mesh surrounding the cable is under the tab.  8. Replace the hard drive bracket assembly if it was removed (see Replacing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly ).  9. Perform the procedure in Afte ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 4

    Back to Contents Page  Working on Your Computer Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual  Recommended Tools  Before Working on Your Computer  After Working on Your Computer This document provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 5

     5. If applicable, remove the computer stand (see Removing the Computer Stand ).  6. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ).  After Working on Your Computer After you complete any replacement procedures, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, cables, etc. before turning on your computer.  1. Replace the co ...

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    Back to Contents Page  Cable Guide Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual  Removing the Cable Guide  Replacing the Cable Guide  Removing the Cable Guide  1. Remove the screw that secures the cable guide to the system board.  2. Lift the guide out of the computer.  Replacing the Cable Guide  1. Align th ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 7

    Back to Contents Page  Coin - Cell Battery Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual  Removing the Coin - Cell Battery  Replacing the Coin - Cell Battery One of two types of coin - cell battery sockets is provided with the your computer. One type has retaining clips that wrap along the sides of the battery to hold it in ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 8

    Back to Contents Page  Covers Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual  Removing the Computer Cover  Replacing the Computer Cover  Removing the Side Cover  Replacing the Side Cover  Removing the Computer Cover  1. Disconnect the security cable from the computer (if present).  2. Place the computer ...

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     5. Reattach the security cable to your computer, if necessary.  Removing the Side Cover  1. Lift the back edge of the side cover away from the chassis, then slip the hooks under the front edge of the side cover out of the slots on the side of the chassis.  Replacing the Side Cover  1. With the side cover at a 30 - degree angle to th ...

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    Back to Contents Page  1 peg (2) 2 peg retainer (2) 3 side cover hooks (2) 4 side cover hook slots(2) ...

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    Back to Contents Page  Finding Information Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual Back to Contents Page  NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.  Document/Med ...

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    Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive Assembly (Optional) Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual  Removing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly  Replacing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly  Removing the Hard Drive  Replacing the Hard Drive  Removing the Hard Drive Fan  Replacing the Hard Drive Fan  Re ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 13

     Removing the Hard Drive  1. Perform the procedure in Before Working on Your Computer .  2. Remove the hard drive bracket assembly (see Removing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly ).  3. Disconnect the SATA data/power cable from the hard drive.  4. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket assembly.  ...

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     5. Replace the hard drive bracket assembly (see Replacing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly ).  6. Perform the procedure in After Working on Your Computer .  Removing the Hard Drive Fan  1. Perform the procedure in Before Working on Your Computer .  1. Remove the hard drive bracket assembly (see Removing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembl ...

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    Back to Contents Page  Processor Heatsink Assembly Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual  Removing the Processor Heatsink Assembly  Replacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly  Removing the Processor Heatsink Assembly  1. Perform the procedure in Before Working on Your Computer .  2. Remove the hard drive bra ...

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     4. Replace the hard drive bracket assembly if it was removed (see Replacing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly ).  5. Perform the procedure in After Working on Your Computer . Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 17

    Back to Contents Page  Getting Help Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual  Obtaining Assistance  Problems With Your Order  Product Information  Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit  Before You Call  Contacting Dell  Obtaining Assistance If you experience a problem with your comput ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 18

    www.dell.ca (Canada only) You can access Dell Support through the following websites and e - mail addresses: l  Dell Support websites: support.dell.com support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) l  Dell Support e - mail addresses: mobile_support@us.dell.com support@us.dell.com la - techsupport@dell.com (Latin America ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 19

    You are responsible for paying shipping expenses. You are also responsible for insuring any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during shipment to Dell. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are not accepted. Returns that are missing any of the preceding requirements will be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to you. ? ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 20

    Back to Contents Page  I/O Board Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual  Removing the I/O Board  Replacing the I/O Board  Removing the I/O Board  1. Perform the procedure in Before Working on Your Computer .  2. Remove the two screws that secure the I/O board to the chassis.  3. Carefully lift the I/O boa ...

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     4. Perform the procedure in After Working on Your Computer . Back to Contents Page  1 cable guide metal tab 2 metal clip ...

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    Back to Contents Page  Memory Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual  Removing a Memory Module  Replacing a Memory Module Your computer supports one or two memory modules.  Removing a Memory Module  1. Perform the procedure in Before Working on Your Computer .  2. Carefully spread apart the securing clips on ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 23

     3. Perform the procedure in After Working on Your Computer . Back to Contents Page  connector 3 DIMM_2 memory connector 4 securing clip (two per connector, white – DIMM_1, black – DIMM_2) ...

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    Back to Contents Page  NVRAM Module Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual  Removing the NVRAM Module  Replacing the NVRAM Module  Removing the NVRAM Module  1. Perform the procedure in Before Working on Your Computer .  2. Remove the hard drive bracket assembly, if installed (see Removing the Hard Drive Bra ...

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    Back to Contents Page  Power Supply Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual  Removing the Power Supply  Replacing the Power Supply  Removing the Power Supply  1. Perform the procedure in Before Working on Your Computer .  2. Disconnect the 12V power supply connector from the system board (see System Board Con ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 27

     2. Secure the power supply with a back panel screw and the chassis screw.  3. Connect the 12V power supply connector to the system board (see System Board Connectors ).  4. Perform the procedure in After Working on Your Computer . Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 28

    Back to Contents Page  Reinstalling Software Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual  Drivers  Restoring Your Operating System  User Accounts and Passwords   Drivers  Identifying Drivers  Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Embedded and Windows XP  1. Locate the list of devices for your computer: a. ...

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    b.  If the Control Panel window appears in Category View ( Pick a category ), switch to Classic View (icon view). c.  Double - click the System icon. d.  In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager .  2. Right - click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties .  ...

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     8. Click Finish and restart your computer.  Restoring Your Operating System Depending on your system configuration, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: l  For systems with the operating system installed on NVRAM module, the operating system can be re - imaged. l  Microsoft ® Windows System Restore (available o ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 31

    Restoring Your Operating System Using the Operation System Media  Before you Begin If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. See Returning to a Previous Device Driver Version . If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 32

     3. Click Administrative Tools ® UserManager .  4. In the left pane, click either Users or Groups , then double - click the name whose attributes you want to change.  Windows XP  1. Click Start ® Control Panel.  2. If the Control Panel window appears in Category View ( Pick a category ), switch to Classic View (icon view).  3. C ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 33

    Back to Contents Page  Computer Stand Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual  Removing the Computer Stand  Replacing the Computer Stand  Removing the Computer Stand  1. Gently press down on the metal tab at the back of the computer.  2. Slide the stand toward the back of the computer approximately 1/4 of an ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 34

    Back to Contents Page  System Board Assembly Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual  System Board Connectors  Removing the System Board Assembly  Replacing the System Board  System Board Connectors  Removing the System Board Assembly   1. Perform the procedure in Before Working on Your Computer . ? ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 35

    8. Disconnect the I/O board cables from the system board.  9. Disconnect the 12V power supply connector from the system board (see System Board Connectors ).  10. Remove the cable guide (see Removing the Cable Guide ).  11. Remove the two screws on the back corners of the system board that secure it to the chassis.  12. Carefully lift t ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 36

    10. Replace the NVRAM module if it was removed (see Replacing the NVRAM Module ).  11. Replace the processor heatsink assembly (see Replacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly ).  12. Replace the hard drive bracket assembly if it was removed (see Replacing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly ).  13. Perform the procedure in After Working on Your ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 37

    Back to Contents Page  System Setup Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual  Overview Use the BIOS Setup Utility to: l  To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer l  Enable or disable system board devices l  Enable or disable security features Before y ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 38

     Setup Lock Setup lock (SETUP_LOCK, see System Board Connectors ) is a hardware feature that interacts with the settings of the BIOS Admin Password option, the BIOS Password Changes option, and the hardware Password jumper (PSWD) to produce a specific behavior of the Setup screens. The most common settings are listed in the table below.  Boot ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 39

    Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots When establishing the boot sequence, first establish the boot order of devices within device type groups, then select the boot order of device types.  1. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility (see Entering the BIOS Setup Utility ).  2. Use the left - and right - arrow keys to navigate to the System screen.  3 ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 40

     7. Replace the jumper on the password jumper (PSWD) pins.  8. Perform the procedure in After Working on Your Computer .  9. Restart your computer and enter Setup (see Entering the BIOS Setup Utility ).  10. Assign new system and/or administrator password(s).  Clearing CMOS Settings  1. Perform the procedure in Before Working on Y ...

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    Back to Contents Page Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicrosoft ® Windows ® operating systems are not applicable. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2008DellInc.Al ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 43

    Back to Contents Page  Troubleshooting Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual  Tools  Dell Diagnostics  Solving Problems  Dell Technical Update Service  Tools  Power Lights The power button light located on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different state ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 44

     Beep Codes Your computer may emit a series of beeps during start - up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. For example, one possible beep code may consist of three short, repeated beeps indicating that the computer has encountered a possible system board failure. If your computer emits a series of beeps during start - up:  1. Wr ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 45

     System Messages  Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help in resolving this problem, please note this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support — The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see Contacting Dell for assistance).  CMOS ch ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 46

     Not a boot diskette — Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart your computer.  NOTICE – Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Dell recommends that you back up your data regularly. A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem. — S.M.A. ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 47

    Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter the BIOS Setup Utility to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to test is displayed in the BIOS Setup Utility and is active.  1. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be working properly.  2. Turn on (or re ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 48

     6. Press any key to confirm that you want to start from the CD/DVD.  7. Type 1 to Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics .  8. At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu , type 1 to select Dell 32 - bit Diagnostics for Resource CD (graphical user interface) .  9. Press <Tab> to select Test System and then press <Enter>.  10. At the Dell ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 49

     Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: l  If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. l  If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. l  If an error message appears on ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 50

     Clean the drive or disc — use commercially available disc cleaning materials to ensure the disc and optical drive are clean.  Run the Hardware Troubleshooter — See Hardware Troubleshooter .  Run the Dell Diagnostics — See Dell Diagnostics .  Optical drive problems (optional, external)  Adjust the Windows volume control — l ? ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 51

    5. If a disk problem is found, follow the screen instructions to fix the problem. Windows Vista :  1. Click Start and click Computer .  2. Right - click Local Disk C: .  3. Click Properties ® Tools ® Check Now . The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue ; otherwise, contact yo ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 52

     3. Click Uninstall .  4. See the program documentation for installation instructions.  drive letter : is not accessible. The device is not ready — The drive cannot read the disk. Insert a disk into the drive and try again.  Insert bootable media — Insert a bootable floppy disk, CD, or DVD.  Non - system disk error — Remove th ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 53

     End the program —   1. Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously to access the Task Manager.  2. Click the Applications tab.  3. Click to select the program that is no longer responding.  4. Click End Task .  A program crashes repeatedly  Check the software documentation — If necessary, uninstall and the ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 54

     l  Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. l  Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for information. l  Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. l  Verify that the device dri ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 55

    Windows XP and Windows XP Embedded:  1. Click Start ® Control Panel .  2. If the Control Panel window appears in Category View ( Pick a category ), switch to Classic View (icon view).  3. Click Mouse .  4. Adjust the settings as needed. Windows Vista :  1. Click Start ® Control Panel ® Hardware and Sound ® Mouse .  2. Adjust t ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 56

    l  Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. l  Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to verify that the computer turns on properly. l  Ensure that any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on. l  E ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 57

     Reinstall the printer driver — See the printer documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver.  Scanner Problems  Check the scanner documentation — See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information.  Unlock the scanner — Ensure that your scanner is unlocked (if the scanner has a locking tab ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 58

     Ensure that the speakers are turned on — See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion.  Adjust the Windows volume control — Click or double - click the speaker icon in the lower - right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is t ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 59

     The screen is blank  The screen is difficult to read  Check the monitor cable connection —  l  Ensure that the monitor cable connector is properly attached to the video connector. l  Remove any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to the computer. l  Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine ...

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    Back to Contents Page  Selective USB Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual  Overview  Enabling Selective USB  Overview Selective USB allows administrators to restrict two USB ports to support only a keyboard and a mouse and disable all other USB ports. When using a selective USB port, you must connect the keyboar ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 62

    Back to Contents Page  Wireless Card Dell™OptiPlex™FX160/160ServiceManual  Removing the Wireless Card  Replacing the Wireless Card  Removing the Wireless Card  1. Perform the procedure in Before Working on Your Computer .  2. Remove the hard drive bracket assembly, if installed ( Removing the Hard Drive Br ...

  • Dell FX160 - page 63

     4. Route the antenna cable to ensure that the metal mesh sleeve on the cable is secured by the tab on the back panel.  5. Replace the hard drive bracket assembly if it was removed (see Replacing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly ).  6. Perform the procedure in After Working on Your Computer . Back to Contents Page  ...

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