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Dell OptiPlex GX240 Desktop Computer

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Dell Optiplex GX240

 

The Dell OptiPlex class computer is a popular desktop computer designed for the corporate user. Originally released in 2002, the OptiPlex GX240 is available in three chassis-Small Form-Factor Desktop, Small Desktop, and the Small Mini-Tower System.

Here you will find information and links to the current BIOS, memory upgrade, and replacement hardware.

Learn hardware configuration, common issues, and how to diagnose hardware problems with the Dell OptiPlex GX240.

Specifications for the OptiPlex GX240 

  • Pentium 4 processor

  • 1.5-2.0 GHz processors: 256-KB SRAM, or 2.2-2.6 GHz processors: 512-KB SRAM

  • 256MB PC133 SDRAM, ECC or non-ECC

  • Maximum Ram: 1GB

  • Intel's 845 chip set

  • Bus Types: PCI and AGP

  • USB 1.1

  • integrated 3Com 3C920 Ethernet adapter

  • integrated sound

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    GX240 Front 


    1. Optical drive
    2. Eject button
    3. Removable optical drive panel
    4. Diskette drive
    5. Eject button
    6. Removable diskette drive panel
    7. Hard drive access indicator
    8. Power button and power indicator light
    9. Front-panel door

    Inside the front-panel door
    GX150 Front Panel

    Dell OptiPlex GX240 BIOS Versions  

    Version: A05
    Release Date: 8/16/2002

    Version: A04
    Release Date: 6/24/2002

    Version: A03
    Release Date: 3/26/2002

    Version: A02
    Release Date: 1/7/2002

    Version: A01
    Release Date: 10/5/2001

    Download BIOS Version A05

    GX240 Motherboard Components 

    GX240 Motherboard Components

    1. PCI connectors
    2. AGP connector
    3. Front audio connector
    4. CD audio connector
    5. Telephony connector (TAPI)
    6. 12-volt microprocessor power connector
    7. Microprocessor and heat sink
    8. Memory module (DIMM) connectors (2)
    9. Fan connector
    10. Main DC power connector
    11. Battery
    12. PC speaker
    13. Front-panel cable connector
    14. Standby power light
    15. Suspend-to-RAM light
    16. EIDE1 connector
    17. EIDE2 connector
    18. Floppy drive connector
    19. Back panel

    OptiPlex GX240 Back Panel and Indicators  

    GX240 Back Panel and Indicators

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