20 Most Recent Dell OptiPlex GX260 PC Desktop - Page 8 Questions & Answers

hi you should probably check to see that the rams are ok, this is mostly the cause of issues like this. most times swapping the ram if you have two solves this issue, or changing the current position of the ramhope this works

Ensure the disk and ROM compatibility.
check the CD/DVD in other drive and vice versa (another CD/DVD in PC CD/DVD ROM.
then ensure the booting sequence in BIOS setup. if every thing is ok and fine then the problem is with your CD/DVD ROM.

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if u have an acount with dell..they will send u the right driver for free..u have to call them....and make shure your installing it right..

Sounds like you have bad ram. Pull one of the sticks of ram out. If it still does it pull the other one and put the first back.

you need to download the latest sond driver from www.dell.com

u can download the drivers from www.dell.com

if you are using on bored video, then its very possible that their is something wrong with your monitor, if your using a video card, and its the same video card you used on your old mother bored, then its probably the video card.

The Gx260 models are known for bad capacitors on the motherboard. if you open the case and look at the cylindrical capacitors you will see some that are bulged or oozing. If so you need to replace the motherboard. This is the most common cause for no video in this model pc. A video may also fix the problem, but eventually other caps will go bad and the machine will fail to boot.

sounds like the cd drive is bad, If it does this with every disc then replace the drive, if it is just the one disc, there may be scratches or damage on the disc preventing it from being read.

You have to change the boot settings in bios (hit F2 as you see the Dell Logo) and in the boot menu look for one that says boot from USB, or external CD drive, and move it to the top of the list so it will boot before the hard drive does.

go to www.support.dell.com and search for drivers by model or more specifically by service tag id

Right click on the desktop of your pc and choose properties or personalize. Click on the tab that says display or screen resolution. Slide up or down to choose higher or lower screen resolution. The pc will change the view and give you a few seconds to look at it and make sure it is what you want. When you find one you like, save and close.

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If you are needing ethernet drivers for your Dell OptiPlex GX260 you can get them from this link.

http://support.dell.com/

If you are having trouble finding the drivers your need let me know the version of Windows you have.

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to reset the cmos password just locate the cmos jumper of your desktop on the motherboard, then remove the jumper pin and place it to Pin1&2 do not power on the cpu just insert the power cord w8 atleast 5secs then place it back again to the original location, powerup the CPU then press the function keys of the keyboard to access your bios. Hope it helps and thanks.

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this is the link for download the driver gx260

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?os=WW1&catid=3&dateid=-1&impid=-1&osl=EN&typeid=-1&formatid=-1&servicetag=&SystemID=PLX_PNT_P4_GX260&hidos=WW1&hidlang=en&TabIndex=&scanSupported=False&scanConsent=False



ad198 is your sound card is from analog device
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It is possible the sound is turned off in the bios. As it boots hit F2, thus entering the bios, look for a section enabling onboard audio. If it is enabled already or doesnt have this option, after you boot check the device manager and make sure you have the drivers for the sound. You can go to www.support.dell.com and put in the desktop service tag (or model) and find the drivers for that unit. Look for the sound driver, download and install it. If that doesnt fix the problem see if sound comes out of the headphone jack in the front under plastic flip lid by the power button. If not there is a possibility your motherboard may be bad. These Dell small form factors have a tendancy to have bad capacitors on the motherboard. You can see them by opening the case and looking at the cylinders with the X on top on the motherboards. If any are bulging or popped (black brown crud oozing out) it could be what is causing the problem. Hope this helps.

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Go to Start>Control Panel>Appearance and Themes>Change Screen Resolution...use the slider to change to different screen resolutions till you find the one that you want for your monitor.
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Hi You don't say which Operating System you use, so my answer will be presented in general, Windows XP terms that match the computer's original specifications. If yours is a non-Windows Operating System and my answer seems to be of some relevance to you, please consider applying the logic and principles involved here to your own Operating System and, if in doubt, please feel free to add a Comment or Clarification to this Question. Please include information about the Operating System. Doing so helps us makes faster, more accurate and more assured Remote Diagnostics leading to better quality and more useful Advice, Answers, Guidelines , How-Tos and Solutions. This fault can have several causes. This could be a minor Bios Settings issue, such as a flat CMOS Battery (which can easily be replaced), an incorrect IDE/RAID Setting or an incorrect Hard Drive Sequence or Boot Device Setting. All of these can be rest by pressing F2 and entering into BIOS Setup. However, inexperienced users must tread cautiously in BIOS Setup, as certain settings changes in there can make it impossible for the computer to boot at all. Alternatively, it might be a more serious matter such as a BIOS Corruption, a Boot Sector Virus or an Operating System Corruption. If pressing F1 does not allow the system to Boot, then you should desist from pressing it as this can lead to damage to the hard drive. If it is not a BIOS settings problem, try pressing the function key that gives you a Boot Menu (often F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8 or F9) and which allows you to Boot into Safe Mode. If this is successful: Select Boot in Safe Mode with Networking > Enter > Start > All Programs > Accessories> System Tools > System Restore > Restore My Computer to an Earlier Time > Select a Highlighted Date in the Calendar on the left and an Event in the Schedule on the right that both precede the fault > Restore > Restart the computer. If this does not resolve the problem, Boot in Safe Mode With Networking again, then log onto the internet and download Malware bytes from www.malwarebytes.org, and scan and purge any infection found. If this does not resolve the problem, you will need to attempt a Repair Re-installation of Windows XP, keeping the same files and settings as previously, by booting from a bootable Operating System disc and then selecting the (2nd) repair Option (immediately after the F8 Agreement Screen). If no 2nd Repair Option is available, you will need to back up any important data from the hard drive to another computer or an external storage device and do a complete fresh installation of the Operating System, Drivers, Utilities, Applications and Security Programs.

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You will need to reset the BIOS/CMOS, by removing the mainboard battery for about a minute, then reinstall it in the correct orientation. Clean the RAM module with tissue paper and insert them one at a time alternatively. Ensure even pressure and correct orientation. The BIOS should normally beep once, this show all systems go and all teast are good.
Try starting up with no RAM does the BIOS beep at you?, it should!
Also disconnect all harddrives, as this will test to see if they are causing the problem.
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There is on button on each side of the case that must be pressed in while sliding the case to the front.

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