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  • Page 2 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks and DellWare is a registered service mark of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks and Windows for Workgroups is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation;...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    • Position your system so that the monitor and key- board are directly in front of you as you work. Special shelves are available (from Dell and other sources) to help you correctly position your keyboard.
  • Page 4 • Set the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance (usually 510 to 610 millimeters [20 to 24 inches] from your eyes). • Make sure the monitor screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor.

  • Page 5: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

    CAUTION: Do not attempt to service the computer system yourself, except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in Dell documentation. Always fol- low installation and service instructions closely. CAUTION: To help avoid possible damage to the...
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  • Page 7 Preface bout This Guide This guide is intended for anyone who uses a Dell Opti- Plex GXi mini tower computer system. It can be used by both first-time and experienced computer users who want to learn about the features and operation of the systems or who want to upgrade their computers.

  • Page 8: Typographical Conventions

    • The Frequently Asked Questions cards provide detailed answers to questions that are often asked by Dell computer users. Be sure to read these cards before calling Dell for technical assistance. • The Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide...
  • Page 9 • Key combinations are series of keys to be pressed simultaneously (unless otherwise indicated) to per- form a single function. Example: • Commands presented in lowercase bold are for refer- ence purposes only and are not intended to be typed when referenced.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ......... . . 1-1 System Features.
  • Page 12 Boot Sequence........... 2-7 Setup Password .
  • Page 13 Starting the ICU............3-3 Accessing Help.
  • Page 14 Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage ......5-9 Removing the Expansion-Card Cage ....... . . 5-9 Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage.
  • Page 15 Appendix A Technical Specifications ....... . . A-1 Appendix B ISA Configuration Utility Messages .
  • Page 16 Limited Three-Year Warranty (Canada Only) ......D-2 Coverage During Year One......... D-3 Coverage During Years Two and Three .
  • Page 17 Figure 6-7. Installing a DIMM ........6-6 Figure 6-8.

  • Page 19: Introduction

    Each system uses a high-performance Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) design that allows you to configure the computer system to your initial requirements and then add Dell- supported upgrades as necessary. These systems also support the Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) bus for older expansion devices.
  • Page 20 • Enhanced integrated drive electronics (EIDE) sup- port. The primary and secondary interface are both Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide located on the PCI bus to provide faster data throughput. Each interface supports high-capacity EIDE drives, as well as devices such as EIDE CD-ROM drives and EIDE tape drives.

  • Page 21: Security Cable Slot And Padlock Ring

    The Dell Inspector utility provides information you may need if you call Dell for technical assistance or if you install hardware or software in your system. The Dell Inspector utility is located in the Dell Accesso- ries program group or folder.

  • Page 22: Energy Star Compliance

    Any Dell computer bearing the Energy Star Emblem is certified to comply with EPA Energy Star requirements Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide as configured when shipped by Dell. Any changes you make to this configuration (such as installing additional expansion cards or drives) may increase the system’s...

  • Page 23: Accessing Online Documentation

    Print Topic from the File menu. etting Help Dell provides a number of tools to help you if you don’t understand a procedure described in this guide or if your system does not perform as expected. For information on these help tools, see the chapter titled “Getting Help”...
  • Page 24 Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Using The System Setup Program

    If you are unsure of any of this information, see the Manufacturing Test Report that was shipped with your system. You can access the Manu- facturing Test Report from the Dell Accessories folder or program group. ntering the System Setup...

  • Page 26: System Setup Screens

    Table 2-1 lists the keys you use to view or change infor- mation on the System Setup screens and to exit the program. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Table 2-1. System-Setup Navigation Keys Keys Action Moves to the next field.

  • Page 27: Figure 2-1. System Setup Screens

    Parallel Mode: Hard Disk: Diskette: USB: Speaker: ECC: Tab,Shift-Tab change fields Figure 2-1. System Setup Screens Dell Computer Corporation System OptiPlex GXi 5200MTbr Setup Tue Jun 10, 1997 Not Installed Size 640 KB 15 MB None 200 MHz change values...

  • Page 28: System Setup Categories

    5.25 Inch, 360 KB • 5.25 Inch, 1.2 MB • 3.5 Inch, 720 KB Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide • 3.5 Inch, 1.44 MB • Not Installed NOTE: Tape drives are not reflected in the Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B categories.

  • Page 29: Eide Devices

    Use the drive-type number you found in the documenta- tion that came with the drive or, if the drive was installed by Dell when you purchased your system, access the Manufacturing Test Report from the Dell Accessories folder or program group.

  • Page 30: Base Memory

    (the default) and a lower compatibility speed, which lets you accommodate speed-sensitive application programs. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide You can also toggle between the rated processor speed and the compatibility speed while the system is running in real mode by pressing <...

  • Page 31: Password Status

    NOTE: Read “Using the System Password Feature” found later in this chapter for instructions on assigning a system password and using or changing an existing sys- tem password. See “Disabling a Forgotten Password” found later in this chapter for instructions on disabling a forgotten system password.

  • Page 32: Saving Monitor Power

    Check your monitor documentation for information on how your monitor is designed to operate. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Saving EIDE Hard-Disk Drive Power For most systems, enabling Power Management at any level causes EIDE hard-disk drives to switch to low- power mode after about 20 minutes of system inactivity.

  • Page 33: Mouse

    Mouse Mouse enables or disables the system’s built-in PS/2- compatible mouse port. Disabling the mouse allows an expansion card to use interrupt request (IRQ) 12. Serial Port Serial Port configures the system’s built-in serial port. This category can be set to Auto (the default option) to automatically configure the port, to a specific port setting (COM1 through COM4), or to Off to disable the port.

  • Page 34: Ecc

    “Using Drivers and Utilities” in your online System User’s Guide. 2-10 Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide sing the System Password Feature CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system. How- ever, they are not foolproof.

  • Page 35: Using Your System Password To Secure Your System

    With a system password assigned, the status shown in the System Password category is Enabled. With the system password feature disabled by a jumper setting on the system board, the option shown is Disabled By Jumper. You cannot change or enter a new system password if either of these options is displayed.

  • Page 36: Deleting Or Changing An Existing System Password

    Press the key combination to disable the existing system password, instead 2-12 Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide of pressing to continue with the normal operation of your system. Confirm that Not Enabled is displayed for the System Password category of the System Setup program.

  • Page 37: Operating With A Setup Password Enabled

    system prompts you to enter and verify the password. If a character is illegal for password use, the system emits a beep. NOTES: The setup password can be the same as the sys- tem password. If the two passwords are different, the setup password can be used as an alternate system password.

  • Page 38: Responding To Error Messages

    2-14 Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Assign a new system and/or setup password. To assign a new system password, see “Assigning a System Password” found earlier in this chapter. To assign a new setup password, see “Assigning a Setup...

  • Page 39: Using The Isa Configuration Utility

    Windows NT. If your system is running a Dell-installed Windows NT operating system and you want to use Plug and Play cards, Dell recommends that you use the card manufacturer’s con- figuration utility to set the card to legacy mode, enter the card’s resources through the manufacturer’s utility, and...

  • Page 40: About The Icu

    Dell’s TechConnect bulletin board service (BBS). See your online System User’s Guide or the chapter titled Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide “Getting Help” in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on accessing the BBS.

  • Page 41: Preparing To Use The Icu

    For instructions on how to create a program diskette from the diskette image, see the online help provided in the Dell DiskMaker program, which is available in the Dell Accessories folder or program group. NOTE: If you received an ISA Configuration Utility Diskette with your system, skip to step 2.

  • Page 42: Adding A Listed Card

    Selects the highlighted button or item in a list. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide dding a Listed Card NOTE: If you want to add a configuration file that you received on diskette with a new expansion card, you must copy the configuration file to the \db subdirectory on the backup copy of the ICU diskette.

  • Page 43: Figure 3-3. Card Configuration Dialog Box

    To select the resources yourself, click Advanced. The Card Configuration dialog box (see Figure 3-3) displays all resources used by the card. Some cards have multiple functions, each having one or more resources associated with it. For example, a commu- nications card can have fax, modem, and scanner functions, each of which may have one or more asso- ciated resources.

  • Page 44: Adding An Unlisted Card

    Enter the name of the card that you want to add in the Card Name field. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide For each resource you want to assign to the card, click the box beneath the name of the resource to be assigned and then click Add.

  • Page 45: Modifying A Card

    Memory or Specify I/O Port dialog box. Click each box in succession to enter the beginning and ending addresses, and then click OK to complete the selec- tion. Figure 3-9 shows the two fields. Figure 3-9. Specify I/O Port Dialog Box When you have finished selecting resources for the unlisted card, click OK in the Configure Unlisted Card dialog box.

  • Page 46: Removing A Card

    Play ISA expansion cards to match the settings you selected in the ICU. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide emoving a Card Before you remove a non-Plug and Play ISA expansion card from your computer, you must use the ICU to remove the card from the system configuration.

  • Page 47: Saving The System Configuration

    Usage dialog box (see Figure 3-10) displays all resources currently used by the system. Figure 3-10. System Resource Usage Dialog To determine which card uses a particular resource shown in the System Resource Usage dialog box, select the resource in question and then click Used By Card. The Card Resource Usage dialog box appears with the information.

  • Page 48: Locking And Unlocking Configuration Resources

    Start the ICU. See “Starting the ICU” found earlier in this chapter. 3-10 Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Select Locking Enabled from the Advanced menu in the ICU window. A check mark next to Locking Enabled signifies that the feature is active;...

  • Page 49: Using Integrated Devices

    Chapter 4 Using Integrated Devices his chapter describes the configuration software pro- vided with your system for the following integrated devices: • Video controller • Audio controller • Network interface controller (NIC) See the corresponding section in this chapter for the device you want to configure or reconfigure.

  • Page 50: Nic

    Figure 4-1. I/O Ports and Connectors Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide end of the UTP cable into the NIC connector until the cable snaps securely into place. Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub, depending on your network configuration.

  • Page 51: Configuring The Nic

    For information on administrative users and privi- leges, see your Windows NT documentation. If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, use the Dell DiskMaker program (located in the Dell Accesso- ries folder) to make a diskette copy of the NIC drivers installed on your hard-disk drive.

  • Page 52: Windows For Workgroups Nic

    14. Click Yes in the Network Settings Change win- dow to restart your system. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Windows for Workgroups NIC To connect your system to and configure it for use on an...

  • Page 53: Windows 95 Nic

    Dell-Installed Windows 95, Dell-Installed Windows 95 Service Release 1, or Windows 95 Operating Systems Not Installed by Dell To reinstall the NIC driver in a system running Dell- installed Windows 95, Dell-installed Windows 95 Service Release 1, or a Windows 95 operating system...
  • Page 54 In the System Properties window, click the Device Manager tab. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide In the list of system devices, double-click Other Devices. Then select PCI Ethernet Controller. Click Properties to access the PCI Ethernet Con- troller window.

  • Page 55: Ms-Dos Nic

    To install the 16-bit NDIS 2.01 NIC driver in systems running Dell-installed Windows 95, Dell-installed Win- dows 95 Service Release 1, Dell-installed Windows 95 Service Release 2, or a Windows 95 operating system not installed by Dell, perform the following steps: Reinstall the Windows 95 NIC driver.
  • Page 56 Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Working Inside Your Computer

    Chapter 5 Working Inside Your Computer our Dell computer system supports a variety of internal options that expand system capabilities. This chapter prepares you to install options inside the com- puter. It describes how to remove and replace the computer cover and expansion-card cage, as well as rotate the power supply away from the system board.

  • Page 58: Unpacking Your Hardware Option

    (see Figure 5-1), remove the padlock. Figure 5-1. Padlock Installed Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Remove the cover. Facing the left side cover, press the release button (located at the bottom-left corner of the front bezel) and lift the bottom of the cover, allowing it to pivot up toward you (see Figure 5-2).

  • Page 59: Inside Your Computer

    Replace the cover. Facing the left side of the computer, hold the cover at a slight angle as shown in Figure 5-3, and then align the top of the cover with the top of the chassis. Insert the tabs on the cover into the recessed slots on the computer chassis so that the tabs catch the hooks inside the slots.

  • Page 60: Jumpers

    1 is printed on the circuit board so that you can identify each pin number based on the location of pin 1. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Figure 5-6 shows the location and default settings of the jumper blocks on your system board.

  • Page 61: Figure 5-5. Inside The Chassis

    security cable slot AC power receptacle parallel port connector serial port connector keyboard connector mouse connector USB connectors NIC connector video connector microphone jack line-out jack line-in jack padlock ring Figure 5-5. Inside the Chassis power supply riser board internal drive bays external drive cage interface cable expansion-card...

  • Page 62: Figure 5-6. System Board Jumpers

    Figure 5-6. System Board Jumpers Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide...

  • Page 63: System Board And Riser Board Labels

    Jumper Setting BIOS (default) NICRST (default) PSWD (default) One set of the speed jumper pins must have a jumper plug installed; otherwise, the system will operate at an undetermined speed. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in your online System User’s Guide. jumpered unjumpered System Board and Riser Board Labels...

  • Page 64: Table 5-2. System Board And Riser Board Connectors And Sockets

    NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in your online System User’s Guide. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Description Battery socket...

  • Page 65: Removing And Replacing The Expansion-Card Cage

    Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage Your Dell computer has a removable expansion-card cage, which greatly simplifies many installation proce- dures by allowing you to remove the riser board and all installed expansion cards in a single step. Removing the Expansion-Card Cage...

  • Page 66: Rotating The Power Supply Away From The System Board

    (see Figure 5-8). 5-10 Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Free the power supply from the securing tab labeled “RELEASE —>,” and rotate it upward until it locks in its extended position.

  • Page 67: Installing System Board Options

    Chapter 6 Installing System Board Options his chapter describes how to install the following options: • Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) and Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) expansion cards microprocessor socket (MICROPROCESSOR) parallel/serial port (pin-1 corner) connectors (stacked) (PARALLEL/SERIAL) keyboard/mouse connectors (stacked) (KYBD/MOUSE) USB connectors (USB) microprocessor fan...

  • Page 68: Expansion Cards

    16-bit ISA expansion card 32-bit PCI expansion card Figure 6-2. Expansion Cards Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Expansion Slots Nine expansion-card connectors reside on the riser board (see Figure 6-3). Because two slot spaces are shared, a maximum of seven expansion cards can be installed on the riser board.

  • Page 69: Figure 6-4. Removing The Filler Bracket

    Prepare the expansion card for installation, and remove the computer cover according to the instructions in “Removing the Computer Cover” in Chapter 5. CAUTION: See “Protecting Against Electro- static Discharge” in the safety instructions at the front of this guide. See the documentation that came with the expansion card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for...

  • Page 70: Removing An Expansion Card

    Replace the expansion-card cage in the chassis as instructed in “Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage” in Chapter 5. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Replace the computer cover, reconnect your com- puter and peripherals to their power sources, and turn them on.

  • Page 71: Performing A Memory Upgrade

    Table 6-1. Sample DIMM Configuration Options Total DIMM Socket Desired Memory 16 MB 16 MB 24 MB 16 MB 8 MB 32 MB 32 MB 40 MB 32 MB 8 MB 48 MB 32 MB 16 MB 56 MB 32 MB 16 MB 64 MB 64 MB...

  • Page 72: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM’s edge connector with the crossbars in the socket. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Press the DIMM straight into the slot running down the center of the socket (see Figure 6-7) until the securing clips snap into place around the ends of the DIMM.

  • Page 73: Figure 6-9. Microprocessor Heat Sink

    A new heat sink with thermal interface adhesive The following procedure describes how to replace the microprocessor. NOTE: Dell recommends that only a technically knowl- edgeable person perform this procedure. Remove the computer cover according to the instructions in “Removing the Computer Cover”...

  • Page 74: Figure 6-10. Removing The Microprocessor

    Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide rectangular area. The gold finger points toward pin 1, which is also uniquely identified by a square pad.

  • Page 75: Figure 6-12. Installing The Microprocessor Chip

    When the chip is fully seated in the socket, pivot the microprocessor-socket release lever back toward the socket until it snaps into place, securing the chip. pin-1 corners of chip and socket aligned Figure 6-12. Installing the Microprocessor Chip Unpack the heat sink included in your upgrade kit.

  • Page 76: Updating The Nic Daughter Board

    Pull the NIC daughter board straight out from the system board (see Figure 6-14). 6-10 Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Figure 6-14. Removing the NIC Daughter Board Insert the new NIC daughter board into the NIC daughter board connector.

  • Page 77: Replacing The System Battery

    eplacing the System Battery A 3.0-volt (V) CR2032 coin-cell battery installed on the system board maintains system configuration, date, and time information in a special section of memory. The operating life of the battery can extend up to ten years. The battery may need replacing if an incorrect time or date is displayed during the boot routine along with a message such as: Time-of-day not set —...

  • Page 78: Figure 6-15. System Battery And Battery Socket

    Replace the expansion-card cage as described in “Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage” in Chap- ter 5. 6-12 Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Replace the computer cover; reconnect your com- puter and peripherals to their power sources, and turn them on.

  • Page 79: Installing Drives

    Chapter 7 Installing Drives our Dell computer has six drive bays for installing the following types of drives (see Figure 7-1): • The externally accessible drive bays at the front of the computer consist of one 3.5-inch drive bay (dedi- cated to a 3.5-inch diskette drive) and three...

  • Page 80: Removing And Replacing Front-Panel Inserts

    Before you install a drive in an empty drive bay, you must first remove the front-panel insert. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide To remove the insert covering a 5.25-inch bay, follow these steps: Remove the computer cover as instructed in “Removing the Computer Cover”...

  • Page 81: Connecting Drives

    onnecting Drives When installing a drive, you connect two cables— a direct current (DC) power cable and an interface cable—to the back of the drive. Your drive’s power input connector (to which you connect the DC power cable) resembles the connector shown in Figure 7-4. DC power cable Figure 7-4.

  • Page 82: Figure 7-6. Removing A Drive

    To do so, see “Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board” in Chapter 5. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Figure 7-6. Removing a Drive If a drive is already installed in the bay and you are...

  • Page 83: Figure 7-7. Attaching The Drive Bracket To The New Drive

    Figure 7-7. Attaching the Drive Bracket to the New Drive To further ensure proper positioning of the drive in the chassis, insert and tighten all four screws in the order in which the holes are numbered (the holes are marked “1” through “4”). Slide the new drive into the drive bay until it snaps securely into place (see Figure 7-8).
  • Page 84 See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the diskette-based diagnos- tics and troubleshooting any problems that may Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide occur. Use the following guidelines to determine which test to use: •...

  • Page 85: Installing An Eide Hard-Disk Drive

    Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.) • If you did not purchase the drive from Dell, call the drive manufacturer. With the two EIDE interface connectors on the system board, your system can support up to four EIDE devices.

  • Page 86: Figure 7-10. Removing The Hard-Disk Drive Bracket

    (see Figure 7-11). If you are installing a drive in the 1-inch bay, use the four screw holes in the bottom of the bracket. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide screws (4) drive-cage slide rail...

  • Page 87: Figure 7-12. Inserting The Drive Bracket In The Chassis

    11. Replace the computer cover. Then reconnect your computer and peripherals to their power sources, and turn them on. 12. Insert a bootable diskette (such as the Dell diag- nostics diskette) into drive A, and turn on the computer system.

  • Page 88: Partitioning And Logically Formatting Your Eide Hard-Disk Drive

    MS-DOS reference documentation. 7-10 Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide For OS/2, see the discussion on partitioning and logical formatting in the documentation that came with the oper- ating system.

  • Page 89: Scsi Id Numbers

    Each device attached to a SCSI host adapter card, as well as the card itself, must have a unique SCSI identification (SCSI ID) number from 0 to 7. When SCSI devices are shipped from Dell, the default SCSI ID numbers are assigned as follows: •...

  • Page 90: General Procedure For Installing Scsi Devices

    For instructions, see the documentation that came with the SCSI device as well as “SCSI Config- uration Guidelines” found earlier in this section. 7-12 Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Table 7-1. SCSI Termination Guidelines Internal Narrow SCSI Device(s)
  • Page 91 • To install an external SCSI tape drive, continue with step 5 of this procedure. If you are installing a SCSI host adapter card, install it in an expansion slot now. See “Installing an Expansion Card” in Chapter 6. If a SCSI host adapter card is already installed, remove, reconfigure, and reinstall the card at this time.

  • Page 92: Partitioning And Formatting Scsi Hard-Disk Drives

    7-14 Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Partitioning and Formatting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives You may need to use different programs than those pro- vided with the operating system to partition and format SCSI hard-disk drives.

  • Page 93: Technical Specifications

    66 MHz externally, at 200 MHz internally/ 66 MHz externally, or at 233 MHz internally/66 MHz externally. Design pro- vides for future Dell-supported upgrades. A slower compatibility speed can be set through the System Setup program. cache) on standard microprocessors;...
  • Page 94 NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User’s Guide. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Expansion Bus openings with ISA connectors)
  • Page 95 Table A-1. Technical Specifications (continued) Maximum RAM ..... . 512 MB Cache memory ..... . . 256- or 512-KB pipelined burst direct- BIOS address .
  • Page 96 Backup battery ..... . . 3-V CR2032 coin cell NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User’s Guide. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Video Key Combinations...
  • Page 97 Table A-1. Technical Specifications (continued) Height ......44.4 cm (17.5 inches) Width.
  • Page 98 Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide...

  • Page 99: Isa Configuration Utility Messages

    Appendix B ISA Configuration Utility Messages he ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) and its Configu- ration Manager are capable of identifying problems and alerting you to them. Both utilities can alert you to prob- lems with card configuration as well as problems that prevent proper operation of the utility.
  • Page 100 NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User’s Guide. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Probable Cause Corrective Action The Configuration Manager You must reconfigure the conflicting card(s).
  • Page 101 Table B-1. Configuration Utility Messages (continued) Message The loaded card is not a category card. Press OK to proceed. No more DMA values can be added. No more interrupt val- ues can be added. No more memory values can be added. No more I/O port val- ues can be added.
  • Page 102 . NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User’s Guide. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Probable Cause Corrective Action...
  • Page 103 Table B-1. Configuration Utility Messages (continued) Message The configuration (.cfg) file used by the ICU for this card is now invalid or does not exist. Do you wish to load the file? No configuration (.cfg) file exists for the card being modi- fied.

  • Page 104: Configuration Manager Messages

    NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User’s Guide. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide attempts to configure Plug and Play or Peripheral Com-...

  • Page 105: Table B-2. Configuration Manager Messages

    Table B-2. Configuration Manager Messages (continued) Message ERROR: Could not read NVS, Error= Internal Error Code . ERROR: Failed NVS write. Error= Internal Error Code . ERROR: Failed to acti- vate device, CSN= Card Select Number . NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User’s Guide. Probable Cause Corrective Action An attempt to read the...
  • Page 106 NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User’s Guide. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Probable Cause Corrective Action...
  • Page 107 Table B-2. Configuration Manager Messages (continued) Message WARNING: Could not configure Plug and Play Card Name . WARNING: Could not configure PCI device, ID= DeviceID . Failed to configure Number of Total Count Plug and Play ISA devices. Use your sys- tem’s configuration utility to resolve conflicts.
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  • Page 109: Regulatory Notices

    Appendix C Regulatory Notices CC Notices (U.S. Only) Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. However, the inclusion of certain options changes the rating of some configurations to Class A. To...

  • Page 110: Class B

    This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations: •...

  • Page 111: En 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)

    “Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment.” A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the preceding standards has been made and is on file at Dell Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland. CCI Notices (Japan Only) Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Volun- tary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) as Class 2 information technology equipment (ITE).

  • Page 112: Class 1 Notice

    FCC logo ( ), your system is considered to be a Class B digital device. Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide NOTE: Class A devices are for business purposes. Class B devices are for nonbusiness purposes.

  • Page 113: Nom 024 Information (Mexico Only

    México, S.A. de C.V. Rio Lerma No. 302 - 4° Piso Col. Cuauhtemoc 16500 México, D.F. Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de México S. de R.I. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F.

  • Page 114: Información Para Nom 024 (Únicamente Para México)

    México S. de R.I. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F. Tensión 115/230 V.C.A. ±10% alimentación: Frecuencia: 60/50 Hz Consumo de 6.0/3.0 A corriente: Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide...

  • Page 115: Warranties And Return Policy

    Dell system after the system is shipped from Dell; accessories or parts added to a Dell system through Dell’s system integration department; accesso- ries or parts that are not installed in the Dell factory; or DellWare ®...

  • Page 116: Coverage During Years Two And Three

    You will pay Dell for replacement parts if the replaced part is not returned to Dell within 30 days after the date the replacement part was shipped by Dell and for parts used to repair systems not covered by this limited war- ranty.

  • Page 117: Coverage During Year One

    Dell; accessories or parts added to a Dell system through Dell’s system integration department; accesso- ries or parts that are not installed in the Dell factory; or DellWare products. Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are included on Dell’s standard price list are covered under this warranty;...

  • Page 118: Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.s. And Canada Only

    If you are an end-user customer who bought products directly from a Dell company, you may return them to Dell up to 30 days from the date of invoice for a refund of the product purchase price if already paid. This refund will not include any shipping and handling charges shown on your invoice.

  • Page 119: Index

    Index AC power receptacle, 5-5 alternating current. See AC Asset Tag category, 2-10 assistance, technical, 1-5 audio controller, 4-1 Auto Power On category, 2-7 Base Memory category, 2-6 basic input/output system. See BIOS battery replacing, 6-11 socket, location, 6-1 bezel removing and replacing, 7-1 BIOS about, 2-2...
  • Page 120 6-4 capacities supported, 1-1 installing, 6-6 removing, 6-6 sockets, 6-1 Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide direct current See DC Diskette category, 2-9 Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B categories, 2-4 diskette drives...
  • Page 121 ECC category, 2-10 EIDE hard-disk drives addressing, 7-7 disabling the built-in interface, 2-9 Drive 0 and Drive 1 categories, 2-4 drive-type parameters, 2-4 formatting, 7-10 installing, 7-6 interface connectors, 6-1 LED connector, 5-8 partitioning, 7-10 electrostatic discharge. See ESD enhanced integrated drive electronics. See EIDE error correction code.
  • Page 122 ISA expansion cards See also expansion cards ISA Configuration Utility configuration files, 3-2 removing with the ISA Configuration Utility, 3-8 Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide jacks locations on back panel, 5-5 jumpers about, 5-4...
  • Page 123 memory adding, 6-4 base memory, 2-6 configurations, 6-5 error messages after installing, 2-14 reserved memory, 2-6 messages Configuration Manager, B-6 help messages on System Setup screens, 2-2 invalid configuration information, 2-1, 6-6 ISA Configuration Utility, B-1 prompt to enter the System Setup program, 2-1 responding to error messages, 2-14 microphone jack, 4-2, 5-5, 6-1 microprocessor...
  • Page 124 ESD, vii general, v health considerations, v list, 5-1 Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide SCSI devices See also drives; tape drives about, 7-10 configuration guidelines, 7-10 formatting SCSI hard-disk drives, 7-14...
  • Page 125 speed jumpers setting, 5-7, 6-10 support, 1-5 switches, 5-4 system board about, 5-3 features, 1-2, 6-1 location, 5-9 system configuration information, 2-10 System Memory category, 2-10 system password about, 2-10, 2-12 assigning, 2-10 changing or deleting an existing password, 2-12 disabling a forgotten password, 2-13 entering a wrong or incomplete password, 2-12 risk of not using password, 2-10...
  • Page 126 1-5 Service Release 1 NIC driver, 4-5 Service Release 2 NIC driver, 4-6 Dell OptiPlex GX i Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide Windows for Workgroups NIC driver, 4-4 Windows NT 3.5x NIC driver, 4-3 Windows NT 4.0 NIC driver, 4-3...

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