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Dell™ OptiPlex™ SX280 User's Guide Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary." 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. © 2004 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Documentation for Your Computer Finding Information for Your Computer Technical Specifications System Board Components Cleaning Your Computer About Your Computer Front View Side View Back View Back-Panel Connectors Connecting a VGA Monitor Connecting Two Monitors Inside Your Computer Cable Cover (Optional) Connecting the Power Adapter Badge Advanced Features Hyper-Threading Jumper Settings LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Password Protection Power Management Security System Setup Adding and Removing Parts Before You Begin Removing the Computer Cover Battery Chassis Intrusion Switch Chassis Speaker Hard Drive Memory Module Bay Processor Replacing the Computer Cover Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities Dell Diagnostics Power Adapter Light System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Error Messages Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Solving Problems Battery Problems Power Problems Drive Problems Printer Problems Keyboard Problems Restoring Default Settings Lockups and Software Problems Serial or Parallel Device Problems Memory Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Mouse Problems Video and Monitor Problems Network Problems Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Drivers Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Additional Information Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Getting Help FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Glossary Warranty 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.