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2. Lzisthe cylinder number that is used as the drive s landing zone for the heads when the drive is not in use e Secis the number of logical sectors per track e Size automatically calculated by the system indicates the number of millions of bytes of storage provided by the drive Reserved Memory Reserved M emory allows you to designate a region of system board memory that can be supplied by an expansion card You should not enable the reserved memory feature unless you are using an expansion card that requires special addressing For example you may have a memory expansion card that needs to be addressed starting at 15 MB Selecting the 15M 16M option in the Reserved Memory option specifies that the base memory from 15 to 16 MB come from the memory expansion 2 6 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide card the base memory below the 15 MB address comes from the dual in line mem ory modules DIM Ms on the system board The Reserved Memory option has the following options None the default option e 512K 640K 15M 16M CPU Speed CPU Speed indicates the processor speed at which your system boots Press the left or right arrow key to toggle the CPU Speed option between the resi dent microprocessor s rated speed the default and a lower compatibility speed which lets you accommodate speed sensitive application programs A change to this option takes effect
3. three 5 25 inch bays for diskette tape or CD ROM drives one 3 5 inch bay for a dis kette drive Intemally accessible bays two 3 5 inch bays one for a 1 inch high hard disk drive and one for a L6 inch high hard disk drive Ports Externally accessible Serial DTE two 9 pin connectors 16550 compatible Parallel oir eed es one 25 hole connector bidirectional Video ii cocti UR Rs one 15 hole connector Optional integrated NIC RJ 45 connector PS 2 style keyboard 6 pin mini DIN PS 2 compatible mouse 6 pin mini DIN USB dei oho em RAN two USB compliant connectors Audio linein sss miniature audio jack Audio line out amplified source miniature audio jack Microphone 1 1 miniature audio jack Intemally accessible Primary EIDE hard disk drive 40 pin connector on PCI local bus Secondary EIDE hard disk drive 40 pin connector on PCI local bus Diskette driVve 34 pin connector NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in the online System User s Guide Technical Specifications A 3 Table A 1 Technical Specifications continued Video Video type aaaaa aaa aaa ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X controller Video memory esee 4 MB standard upgradable to 8 M B on the GX1 8 MB standard on the GX1p Maximum resolution 111 1600 x 1200 pixels 256 color
4. System OptiPlex GX1 400MTbr Setup BIOS Version XXX Drive 1 None Secondary Drive 0 Auto Drive 1 None CD ROM Device Time 13 17 02 Date Mon April 1 1998 Diskette Drive A 3 5 inch 1 44 MB Diskette Drive B Not Installed Drives Primary Type Cyls Hds Pre LZ Sec Size Drive 0 Auto EIDE Drive 9216 This category sets the time in 24 hour format hours minutes seconds for the internal clock calendar To change the value in a field enter a number or use the left or right arrow key Changes take effect immediately Pentium II Processor 400 MHz Reserved Memory None CPU Speed 400 MHz Level 2 Cache 512 KB Integrated Num Lock On System Memory 32 MB SDRAM Chassis Intrusion Not Detected Video Memory 4 MB SGRAM DAC Snoop On Service Tag XXXXX ACPI On Asset Tag XXXXX Tab Shift Tab change fields change values Alt P next Esc exit Alt B reboot Page 2 of 2 Keyboard Errors System Password Password Status Boot Sequence Setup Password Auto Power On key functions Dell Computer Corporation System OptiPlex GX1 400MTbr Setup Report Unlocked Diskette First Not Enabled Disabled 00 00 system data www dell com BIOS Version XXX This category sets whether keyboard related error messages are reported at system startup Power Management Disabled Wakeup On LAN On Integrated Devices Sound on NIC On Mouse O Serial Port 1 RIA Pentium
5. ID numbers 7 16 IDE Hard Disk option 2 15 identification See ID numbers 7 20 indicators NIC activity 4 3 Industry Standard Architecture See ISA inserts front panel 7 3 installing DIMMs 6 7 6 10 drives 7 5 expansion cards 6 4 microprocessor 6 12 SCSI devices 7 16 system battery 6 14 integrated devices 4 1 integrated drive electronics See IDE Intel PIIX4 INF Update Installer 1 11 interface cables about 5 6 7 4 connectors 6 2 7 5 ISA expansion cards See also expansion cards J jacks locations on back panel 5 8 jumpers about 5 8 BIOS jumper 5 10 location 5 9 PSWD jumper 2 21 5 10 settings table 5 10 speed jumpers 5 10 6 14 K key combinations ICU 3 5 System Setup program 2 3 2 10 keyboard connector 4 3 5 8 6 2 Keyboard Errors option 2 8 keys lt F1 gt 2 22 lt F2 gt 2 22 lt Print Screen gt 2 1 ICU 3 5 System Setup program 2 3 2 10 L Level 2 Cache option 2 16 line in jack 4 3 5 8 6 2 line out jack 4 3 5 8 6 2 logical formatting 7 15 7 20 low level formatting 7 20 M memory adding 6 7 configurations 6 8 error messages after installing 2 22 reserved memory 2 6 messages Configuration M anager B 6 help messages on System Setup Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide screens 2 2 ICU B 1 invalid configuration information 2 1 6 9 prompt to enter the System Setup pr
6. NOTICE Boot Device Not Active CSN Card Select Number A boot device was found to be inactive Status message no action is required The Configuration Manager automatically con figures and activates the device One or more active devices have been r configured system requires reboot Press any key to reboot system You modified the resource values of one or more PCI or Plug and Play ISA expansion cards Reboot the system to reconfigure the card s The Plug and Play ISA card has been success fully configured Card Count Plug and Play ISA cards have been suc cessfully configured The Configuration M an ager has successfully configured the given number of cards If this message does not match the num ber of Plug and Play ISA expansion cards installed in your computer reinstall any Plug and Play expansion cards not listed and reboot the system ERROR emory Insufficient CM There is not enough memory available to the Configuration M anager for it to run Disable any TSR programs or any unneeded device drivers ERROR Fatal BIOS error Internal Error Code A BIOS call failed with an internal error The most likely cause is an incom patibility betw een the BIOS and the Configura tion Manager See Chapter 7 Getting Help in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance ERROR Could not read NVS Erro
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8. 6 Click Continue to access the Windows Setup screen 7 Select Change Network Settings from the Options menu 8 From the Network Setup window click Networks Then click Install Microsoft Windows Network and click OK 9 Click Drivers to access the Network Drivers dialog box 10 Click Add Adapter to access the Add Network Adapter dialog box 11 Select Unlisted or Updated Network Adapter and click OK 12 Insert diskette 2 into drive A type a iwfw31 1 and click OK 13 In the Unlisted or Updated Network Adapter dialog box select 3Com EtherLink XL Fast EtherLink XL Adapter 3C90x and click OK 14 In the Network Drivers dialog box click Close 15 In the Network Setup dialog box enter the User Name Workgroup Name and Computer Name and click OK 16 Click Yes to All in the Windows Setup dialog box 17 Click OK when a message is displayed on the screen stating that the system files are being updated 18 If the Install Driver dialog box appears and prompts you for the el90x 386 driver type a wfw311 and click OK to load the Network Driver Interface Specification NDIS 3 driver If the Install Driver dialog box appears and prompts you for the el90x dos driver type a ndis2 dos and click OK to load the NDIS 2 driver 19 Click OK to have the operating system make backup copies of the sys tem files 20 Remove the diskette from drive A save changes to any open files and then click Restart Computer MS DOS NIC To c
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10. lowing steps NOTE If you received an ISA Configuration Utility Diskette with your system use this X procedure to create a backup of that diskette 1 Make sure you have a blank high density 3 5 inch diskette 2 Turn on your computer system if it is not already on 3 Make a copy of the ICU program diskette See your operating system documentation for instructions on making a copy of a diskette 4 Store your original ICU diskette in a safe place Use only the backup diskette when running the ICU 3 4 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower M anaged PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Starting the ICU After you have completed the procedures in Preparing to Use the ICU found earlier in this chapter insert the backup copy of the ICU diskette into drive A Then either tum on your system or reboot it by pressing the reset button Accessing Help You can access online help in the ICU in four ways e Select Contents from the Help menu to display a list of topics Select atopic and click Help Help text on that topic appears in a dialog box e Formost dialog boxes you can click Help to display information on the action you are performing e From the ICU window press the lt F1 gt key to display a list of available help topics e To redisplay the last message you received from the ICU select Previous M es sage from the Help menu Making Selections in the ICU The ICU window is the main window of the u
11. see Figure 7 8 Make sure that both bracket tabs snap into place in the drive bay 5 25 inch drive Figure 7 8 Inserting the New Drive Into the Drive Bay 7 Ifyou are installing a drive that has its own controller card install the controller card in an expansion slot See Installing an Expansion Card in Chapter 6 8 Connect a DC power cable to the power input connector on the back of the drive see Figure 7 9 CAUTION You must match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the 1 drive s interface connector to avoid possible damage to your system 9 Connect the appropriate interface cable to the interface connector on the back of the drive see Figure 7 9 If your system came with an EIDE CD ROM or tape drive use the spare connec tor on the existing interface cable Otherwise use the EIDE interface cable provided in the drive kit 7 8 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide 10 11 12 13 interface connector power input connector DC power cable diskette tape drive interface cable Figure 7 9 Attaching Diskette Drive or Tape Drive Cables For an EIDE tape drive or CD ROM drive connect the other end of the interface cable to the interface connector labeled IDE2 on the system board For a diskette drive or non EIDE tape drive connect the cable from the drive to the interface connector labeled DSKT on the system board
12. Class B Device 0 FAE 713422 AX AUVSSS RARA FANA TSE AAE BE BE AMI RE 969 Please note that this device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may be used in any environment including residential areas Figure C 4 MOC Class B Regulatory Mark Regulatory Notices C 7 Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit a three prong socket All equipment that works together computer monitor printer and so on should have the same power supply source The phasing conductor of the rooms electrical installation should have a reserve short circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a nominal value no larger than 16 amperes A To completely switch off the equipment the power supply cable must be removed from the power supply socket which should be located near the equipment and easily accessible A protection mark B confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the protec tion usage requirements of standards PN 93 T 42107 and PN 89 E 06251 Wymagania Polskiego Centrum Bada i Certyfikacji Urz dzenie powinno by zasilane z gniazda z przy czonym obwodem ochronnym gniazdo z ko kiem Wsp pracuj ce ze sob urz dzenia komputer monitor drukarka powinny by zasilane z tego samego r d a Instalacja elektryczna pomieszczenia powinna zawiera w przewodzie fazowym rezerwow ochron przed zw
13. Formatthe hard disk drive if required e Download and install the operating system based on previously established profiles Introduction 1 7 Download and install applications software Update the operating system and applications as required For additional information about the Intel LCM refer to the documentation that accompanied the software Wakeup On LAN The Wakeup On LAN feature allows you to remotely turn on a Managed PC system that is in a sleep state The ability to tum on the M anaged PC systems remotely allows you to perform remote computer setup software downloading and installation file updates and asset tracking after hours and on weekends when users are not using the systems and network traffic is at a minimum To use the Wakeup On LAN feature each Managed PC system must contain a NIC that supports Wakeup On LAN You must also enable the Wakeup On LAN category in the System Setup program Auto Power On Auto Power On enables you to turn on the computer system automatically on certain days of the week at a preset time You can set Auto Power On to turn on the system either every day or every M onday through Friday NOTE This feature does not work if the system is shut off using a power strip or surge protector Security Features Your Dell OptiPlex GX1 or GX1p system has the following integrated security features Chassis Intrusion A built in chassis intrusion alarm displays the status of the system ch
14. II Processor 400 MHz Serial Port 2 Auto Level 2 Cache 512 KB Integrated Parallel Port 378h System Memory 32 MB SDRAM Parallel Mode PS 2 Video Memory 4 MB SGRAM IDE Hard Disk Auto Service Tag XXXXX Diskette Auto Asset Tag XXXXX Speaker On Tab Shift Tab change fields lt change values Alt P next Esc exit Alt B reboot Figure 2 1 System Setup Screens System Setup Options The following subsections explain in detail each of the options on the System Setup screens 2 4 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Time Time resets the time on the computer s intemal clock Time is kept in a 24 hour format hours minutes seconds To change the time press the right arrow key to increase the number in the highlighted field or press the left arrow key to decrease the number If you prefer you can type numbers in each of the appropriate fields Date Date resets the date on the computer s intemal calendar Your system automatically displays the day of the week corresponding to the settings in the three fields that follow month day of month and year To change the date press the right arrow key to increase the number in the high lighted field or press the left arrow key to decrease the number If you prefer you can type numbers in the month and day of month fields Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B identify the ty
15. Installing an EIDE Hard Disk Drive This section includes information on installing partitioning and formatting EIDE hard disk drives For instructions on installing partitioning and formatting SCSI hard disk drives see Installing SCSI Devices found later in this chapter Up to two EIDE drives one of which must be 1 inch high or less can be installed in the hard disk drive bracket below the drive cage The first EIDE drive is installed in the 7 10 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide D 1 inch lower drive bay labeled HD1 a second drive is installed in the 16 inch bay labeled HD2 EIDE Drive Addressing All EIDE devices should be configured for the Cable Select jumper position which assigns master and slave status to devices by their position on the interface cable When two EIDE devices are connected to a single EIDE interface cable and are con figured for the Cable Select jumper position the device attached to the last connector on the interface cable is the master or boot device drive 0 and the device attached to the middle connector on the interface cable is the slave device drive 1 Refer to the drive documentation in your upgrade kit for information on setting devices to the Cable Select jumper position NOTE If you want to install a second EIDE drive that is a different type from the first drive but you do not have the specifications for the first
16. The AGP bus reduces bandwidth requirements of the PCI bus improving overall system performance The AGP bus allows a 3D video subsystem to execute directly from main memory A diskette tape drive interface which supports a 3 5 inch diskette drive and optionally a second diskette drive or tape drive Enhanced integrated drive electronics EIDE support The primary and secondary interface are both located on the PCI bus to provide faster data throughput Each interface supports high capacity EIDE drives as well as devices such as ATA 33 hard disk drives EIDE CD ROM drives and EIDE tape drives Two high performance serial ports and one bidirectional parallel port for connect ing extemal devices The parallel port is fully Enhanced Capabilities Port ECP compliant A Personal System 2 PS 2 style keyboard port and a PS 2 compatible mouse port Introduction 1 3 An optional integrated 10 100 megabit persecond M bps 3Com PCI 3C905B TX Ethemet network interface controller NIC The NIC is configured using software described in Chapter 4 Using Integrated Devices A 16 bit integrated Plug and Play Crystal CS4236B audio controller that provides all the sound functions of the Sound Blaster Pro expansion card For information see your online System User s Guide Software Features The following software is included with your Dell computer system Utilities that safeguard your system and enhance the operation of its h
17. Type a isetup exe and press OK Click Next on the Welcome Screen The license agreement opens in the Notepad application program View the text file and close the Notepad application program when you are ready to proceed Click Yes to continue The next dialog box lists the information inf files on your system that will be revised by the update software Click Next to continue When the update is complete remove the diskette from the diskette drive and click OK to restart your system During start up the operating system detects new hardware and the Update Device Driver Wizard screen appears Click Next to continue The system finds the hardware device driver on the hard disk drive and installs it Click Finish to continue The system continues its start up routine When Windows 95 finishes loading a dialog box appears and informs you that the system configuration settings have changed and asks if you want to restart your system Click OK to restart the system Accessing Online Documentafion The online System User s Guide installed on your hard disk drive contains information on the following topics How to use the online System User s Guide System features Using drivers and utilities Using the integrated audio controller Using the System Setup program Configuring expansion cards 1 12 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide e Securing your computer Con
18. and then click OK 12 When prompted remove diskette 1 from the diskette drive and insert diskette 2 13 Click Close in the Windows Welcome screen and then click Close again in the Network window 14 If you are prompted enter information about your specific network See your system administrator for more information 15 Click Yes in the Network Settings Change window to restart your system Windows 95 or Windows 98 NIC NOTE If you are installing the Microsoft Windows 95 operating system for the first time you must use either the Windows 95 service release version provided by Dell or its equivalent Because of the advanced architecture of your system some compo nents do not function correctly with Windows 95 versions earlier than Service Release 2 Windows 95 and Windows 98 automatically detect and install the NIC driver The fol lowing instructions are for reconfiguring the NIC driver on systems running Windows 98 Windows 95 Service Release 2 or Windows 95 Service Release 2 1 To deter mine the service release version of your Windows 95 operating system click the Start button point to Settings and click Control Panel Double click the System icon to access the System Properties window and click the General tab If your system ver sion is 4 00 950 B then your operating system is Windows 95 Service Release 2 or Service Release 2 1 For Windows 95 Service Release 1 or Windows 95 operating systems not installed by Dell the
19. change the microprocessor speed jumper setting see Fig ure 5 6 to locate the system board jumpers The microprocessor speed jumper should be set for the installed micro processor s rated internal speed For example for a 333 megahertz M Hz Intel Pentium II processor a jumper plug should be installed on the pins labeled 333M HZ See Table 5 1 for more information Rotate the power supply back into position Replace the computer cover reconnect your computer and peripherals to their power sources and turn them on NOTE After you remove and replace the cover the chassis intrusion detector will cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start up ALERT Cover was previously removed As the system boots it detects the presence of the new microprocessor and automatically changes the system configuration information in the System Setup program Enter the System Setup program confirm that the installed micropro cessor is correctly identified and reset Chassis Intrusion to Not Detected See Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the new microprocessor is oper ating correctly See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur Replacing the System Battery A 3 0 volt V CR2032 coin cell battery installed on the system board maintains sys tem configur
20. for information technology equipment If this equipment is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment it may cause radio inter ference Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual Figure C 2 VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark MOC Notice South Korea Only To determine which classification Class A or B applies to your computer system or other Dell digital device examine the South Korean Ministry of Communications MOC registration labels located on your computer or other Dell digital device The MOC label may be located separately from the other regulatory marking applied to your product The English text EMI A for Class A products or EMI B for Class B products appears in the center of the MOC label See Figures E 3 and E 4 X NOTE MOC emissions requirements provide for two classifications Class A devices are for business purposes e Class B devices are for nonbusiness purposes C6 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Class A Device ABAH QH BAS VELLA dp APEE FAO LU To AFg 2H o d oF T 9 SA 7 ul zje ur ok aye ryj ou g 1 JALO MUA uu Please note that this device has been approved for business purposes with regard to electromagnetic interference If you find that this device is not suitable for your use you may exchange it for a nonbusiness device Figure C 3 MOC Class A Regulatory Mark
21. front right corner of the system board as you face the front of the system Pry the battery out of its socket with your fingers or with a blunt nonconductive object such as a plastic screwdriver 5 Install the new battery Orient the battery with the side labeled facing up see Figure 6 11 Then insert the battery into the socket and snap it into place BATTERY socket Figure 6 11 System Battery and Battery Socket 6 Replace the expansion card cage as described in Replacing the Expansion Card Cage in Chapter 5 7 Replace the computer cover reconnect your computer and peripherals to their power sources and turn them on NOTE After you remove and replace the cover the chassis intrusion detector will WX cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start up ALERT Cover was previously removed 8 Enter the System Setup program confirm that the battery is operating properly and reset Chassis Intrusion to Not Detected See Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program for information on running the System Setup program and resetting the Chassis Intrusion category Enter the correct time and date through the System Setup program s Time and Date categories Also use the copy you made in step 1 to restore the correct set tings for other system configuration information Then exit the System Setup program NOTE If a setup password has been assigned by someone else contact your net
22. if you have a SCSI adapter installed in your computer and you want the SCSI drive O to be drive C you must move the SCSI adapter item to the top of the Device Controller Priority option To change the order of the devices press lt Ctrl gt and the up or down arrow key If you want to revert to the original Boot Device Priority option settings press lt Ctrl gt lt Del gt NOTE If you exit the Device List option by pressing lt Esc gt or lt Alt gt lt b gt without mak ing any changes the Boot Sequence option is set to the Device List option Dell Computer Corporation www dell com Device List System OptiPlex 400 MTbr Setup BIOS Version xxx Boot Device Priority The DEVICE LIST contains devices Diskette drive A that may be bootable The system LANDesk Service Agent for 3C090X attempts to boot from the devices Hard drive C in the list as ordered If you CD ROM device ESC or ALT B from this menu the displayed order becomes the boot selection Exclude from Boot Device Priority Ctrl Ins moves items between Boot Device Priority and Exclude from Boot Device Priority only PgDn next 1 of 2 PgUp prev Device Controller Priority Pentium II Processor 400 MHz System BIOS boot devices Level 2 Cache 512 KB Integrated System Memory 32 MB SDRAM Video Memory 4 MB SGRAM Service Tag XXXXX Asset Tag XXXXX Ctrl Del original list Ctrl A y move item Ctrl 4 return Ctrl Ins move to other list Figu
23. 2 click OK A dialog box appears listing the names of all available cards of that type 4 Select Unlisted Card from the bottom of the list of cards displayed in the dialog box that appears Then click OK 5 Click No when the ICU asks if you have a configuration file for the card The Configure Unlisted Card dialog box appears with blank fields 6 Enter the name of the card that you want to add in the Card Name field 7 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 For example if you click the box beneath IRQ the button changes to Add Inter rupt When you click this button a Specify dialog box in this case Specify Interrupt appears Figure 3 7 shows the Configure Unlisted Card dialog box with the Specify Interrupt dialog box opened Figure 3 7 Specify Interrupt Dialog Box Using the ISA Configuration Utility 3 9 If you are providing a value for the interrupt request IRQ or direct memory access DMA resource click the down arrow beneath Available Resources A smaller Specify list box appears see Figure 3 8 Click the value you want to assign to the resource Then click OK TT EERI Usi ea bird H z E mr Heimmi lur Thin Cord T i U FE bo ony a t a a FEI 1 1 na LBD T AEE Ti NE i E Figure 3 8 Specify Interrupt List Box If none of the values for the DMA or IRQ re
24. Configuration Settings dialog box The Options button is disabled if no alternative values are available for the selected resource NOTE If you change one or more resource values using the Options button and XX later change the setting in the Configuration Choice box the changes that you made to the resource values are overwritten by the default values for the new configuration choice 38 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide 10 Click OK in the Configuration Settings dialog box when you have fin ished selecting resources for the function NOTE After modifying the system configuration you must turn off the system to install remove or change jumper settings on the non Plug and Play ISA expansion cards to match the settings you selected in the ICU Adding an Unlisted Card Unlisted cards are non Plug and Play ISA expansion cards that do not have configura tion files stored in the ICU database NOTE If you want to add a configuration file that you received on diskette with anew expansion card see Adding a Listed Card found earlier in this chapter To add an unlisted card with the ICU perform the following steps 1 Start the ICU as described in Starting the ICU found earlier in this chapter 2 From the ICU window click Add or select Add Card from the Configure menu 3 Click the name of the category of card that you want to add If you clicked Add in step
25. Dell during the manufacturing process Refer to this number during technical assistance or service calls The service tag number is also accessed by certain Dell support software including the diagnostics software e Asset Tag displays the customerprogrammable asset tag number for the system if an asset tag number has been assigned You can use the Asset Tag utility which is included with your software support utilities to enter an asset tag num ber up to ten characters long into NVRAM For information on using the utility see Using Drivers and Utilities in your online System User s Guide Using the System Password Feature f CAUTION The password features provide a basic level of security for the jt data on your system However they are not foolproof If your data requires more security it is your responsibility to obtain and use additional forms of protection such as data encryption programs 2 16 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Your Dell system is shipped to you without the system password feature enabled If system security is a concem you should operate your system only with system password protection You can assign a system password as described in the next subsection Assigning a System Password whenever you use the System Setup program After a system password is assigned only those who know the password have full use of the system When the System Passwo
26. For a drive that comes with its own controller card connect the other end of the interface cable to the controller card Check all cable connections Fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents If the 5 25 inch drive bay was previously empty remove the front panel insert from the front bezel See Removing and Replacing Front Panel Inserts found earlier in this chapter Replace the front bezel Replace the computer cover reconnect your computer and peripherals to an electrical outlet and turn them on NOTE After you remove and replace the cover the chassis intrusion detector will cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start up ALERT Cover was previously removed Installing Drives 79 14 To reset the chassis intrusion detector enter the System Setup program and reset Chassis Intrusion to Not Detected See Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program for instructions NOTE If a setup password has been assigned by someone else contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector 15 Update your system configuration information in the System Setup program Fora diskette drive update the appropriate Diskette Drive option A or B on Page 1 of the System Setup screens to reflect the size and capacity of your new dis kette drive For more information see Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program If you
27. Kuehne amp Nagel de M xico S de R I Avenida Soles No 55 Col Pe on de los Ba os 15520 M xico D F Tension alimentaci n 115 230 VAC Frecuencia 60 50 Hz Consumo de corriente 6 0 3 0 A C 10 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide APPENDIX D Warranty Return Policy and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance Limited Three Year Warranty U S and Canada Only Dell Computer Corporation Dell manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry standard practices Dell warrants that the hardware products it manufactures will be free from defects in materials and workmanship The warranty term is three years beginning on the date of invoice as described in the following text Damage due to shipping the products to you is covered under this warranty Other wise this warranty does not cover damage due to external causes including accident abuse misuse problems with electrical power servicing not authorized by Dell usage not in accordance with product instructions failure to perform required preventive maintenance and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by Dell This warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more of the following cate gories software extemal devices except as specifically noted accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system is
28. Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide NOTE For easier access inside the chassis you may want to rotate the power supply out of the way temporarily To do so see Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board in Chapter 5 s bracket tabs 2 Figure 7 6 Removing a Drive If a drive is already installed in the bay and you are replacing it be sure to dis connect the DC power cable and interface cable from the back of the drive before sliding the bracket out of the bay To remove the old drive from the bracket tum the drive bracket assembly upside down and unscrew the four screws that secure the drive to the bracket see Figure 7 7 Attach the bracket to the new drive Tum the drive upside down and locate the four screw holes around its perimeter Fit the bracket over the drive and then tilt the front of the drive up so that the bracket drops down into place To ensure proper installation all screw holes should be aligned and the tabs on the front of the bracket should be flush with the front of the drive see Figure 7 7 5 25 inch drive Figure 7 7 Attaching the Drive Bracket to the New Drive Installing Drives 7 7 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 6 Slide the new drive into the drive bay until it snaps securely into place
29. NIC i interface connector connector ENET r IDE2 pin 2 corner MOOD diskette tape drive audio line out interface connector jack LINE OUT DSKT pin 1 corner audio line in ATI multimedia riser board connector RISER jack LINE IN connector AMC system board jumpers Figure 6 1 System Board Features Expansion Cards Expansion cards are installed on the computer s riser board see Figure 6 3 The riser board plugs into the RISER connector on the system board see Figure 6 1 and is considered an extension of the system board The system accommodates up to seven expansion cards which can be a mix of 32 bit PCI expansion cards and 8 and 16 bit ISA expansion cards See Figure 6 2 for exam ples of ISA and PCI expansion cards 6 2 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide 8 bit ISA expansion card 16 bit ISA expansion card 32 bit PCI expansion card Figure 6 2 Expansion Cards Expansion Slots Nine expansion card connectors reside on the riser board see Figure 6 3 Because two expansion slots are shared a maximum of seven expansion cards can be installed on the riser board Expansion card connectors ISA1 ISA4 support 8 or 16 bit ISA expansion cards e Expansion card connectors PCI1 PCI5 support 32 bit PCI expansion cards NOTE Because connector PCI4 shares expansion slot space with connector ISA1 and PCI5 shares with ISA2 only one card
30. Select one of the resources used by your Plug and Play or PCI expansion card and click Used By Card The Card Resources Usage dialog box identifies which device is using the resource 4 Repeat step 3 until you have identified all conflicting resources and the cards that use them 5 Modify the cards as needed to free the resources required by the un configured Plug and Play or PCI expansion card See Modifying a Card in Chapter 3 for instructions NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in the online System User s Guide B 8 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower M anaged PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Table B 2 Configuration Manager Messages continued Message Probable Cause Corrective Action WARNING Could not con figure Plug and Play Card Name WARNING Could not con figure PCI device ID DeviceID Failed to configure Num ber of Total Count Plug and Play ISA devices Use your system s configura tion utility to resolve conflicts Press any key to continue WARNING Boot Device conflict detected CSN Card Select Number Error Error The card s mentioned are not fully configured due to resource conflicts One of the devices is attempting to use one or more resources assigned to the system s boot device If you do not know the allowable resource values for your Plug and Play or PCI expan sion card use the f
31. Serial Port 1 COM 2 or COM 4 for Serial Port 2 or to Off to disable the port If you set a serial port to Auto and add an expansion card containing a port configured to the same designation the system automatically remaps the built in port to the next available port designation that shares the same IRQ setting as follows COMI input output I O address 3F8h which shares IRQ4 with COM3 is remapped to COM3 I O address 3E8h e Likewise COM2 I O address 2F8h which shares IRQ3 with COMA is remapped to COMA I O address 2E8h 2 14 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide NOTES When two COM ports share an IRQ setting you can use either port as nec essary but you may not be able to use them both at the same time If the second port COM3 or COM4 is also in use the built in port is tumed off If you are using the Microsoft Windows 95 orIBM OS 2 operating system you cannot use both serial ports at the same time For more information about built in ports port designations IRQs and the remapping of ports see Connecting External Devices in your online System User s Guide Parallel Port Parallel Port configures the system s built in parallel port This option can be set to 378h the default to alternate addresses 278h or 3BCh or to Off to disable the port NOTE Do not set Parallel Port to 278h if you have an Enhanced Capabilities Port ECP device connected to
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33. and Replacing Front Panel Inserts Empty drive bays contain a front panel insert to protect the inside of the computer from dust particles and also to ensure proper airflow within the computer Before you install a drive in an empty drive bay you must first remove the front panel insert To remove the insert covering a 5 25 inch bay follow these steps 1 Turn off the system including any attached peripherals and disconnect all the alternating current AC power cables from their power sources CAUTION See Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety instructions at the front of this guide 2 Remove the computer cover as instructed in Removing the Computer Cover in Chapter 5 Installing Drives 7 3 3 Remove the front bezel as instructed in the previous section Remov ing and Replacing the Front Bezel 4 With your thumbs press in each end of the insert until it snaps free of the bezel see Figure 7 3 computer ring tabs 2 Figure 7 3 Removing the Front Panel Insert for a 5 25 Inch Bay To replace a front panel insert for a 5 25 inch bay work from inside the bezel Insert the two ring tabs one on each end of the insert over the posts on the inside of the bay opening and firmly press both ends of the insert into place see Figure 7 3 Connecting Drives When installing a drive you connect two cables a direct current DC power cable and an interface cable to the back of the dr
34. any hardware in your system e To set or change userselectable options for example the time or date on your system You can view the current settings at any time When you change a setting in many cases you must reboot the system before the change takes effect After you set up your system run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration information and optional settings Dell recommends that you print the System Setup screens by pressing the lt Print Screen gt key or write down the information for future reference Before you use the System Setup program you need to know the kind of diskette drive s and hard disk drive s installed in your computer If you are unsure of any of this information see the M anufacturing Test Report that was shipped with your sys tem and is located in the Dell Accessories folder Entering the System Setup Program Enter the System Setup program as follows 1 Turn on your system If your system is already on shut it down and then tum it on again Using the System Setup Program 2 1 2 Press lt F2 gt immediately when the F2 Setup prompt appears in the upper right corner of the Dell logo screen If you wait too long and your operating system begins to load into memory let the system complete the load operation then shut down the system and try again NOTE To ensure an orderly system shutdown consult the documentation that accompanied your operating syst
35. as well as PCI expansion cards thereby creating a conflict free configuration ICU Database The ICU provides a database of configuration files for a large variety of non Plug and Play ISA expansion cards The database is located in the db subdirectory Listed cards are non Plug and Play ISA expansion cards that have configuration files stored in this database Unlisted cards are non Plug and Play ISA expansion cards that do not have configura tion files stored in the ICU database Unlisted cards are not displayed in the list of cards provided for the various card categories The unlisted cards may be cards for which no configuration file exists or new cards that include a manufacturersupplied configuration file on diskette When you supply a configuration file and the ICU is running from the hard disk drive the configuration file is copied to the directory that contains the rest of the ICU database When to Run the ICU Whenever you add or remove non Plug and Play ISA expansion cards you must run the ICU to ensure that no two cards attempt to use the same resources such as interrupt request IRQ lines Run the program before adding or removing any non Plug and Play ISA expansion cards The ICU can identify and resolve any resource conflicts and indicate the proper jumper and switch settings for each expansion card to avoid such conflicts Running the program first helps you determine how to configure a non Plug and Play ISA expans
36. card selected OK and the ICU had to use resource values dif ferent from the card s defaults to avoid conflicts e You added an ISA expansion card selected Advanced and chose resource values different from the card s defaults Make note of the new card configuration shown in the Card Resource Usage dialog box displayed after this message Change jumper settings on the ISA expansion card to match the new card configuration NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in the online System User s Guide ISA Configuration Utility Messages B 5 Configuration Manager Messages The Configuration Manager for the ICU identifies problems following system boot and generates messages if necessary These messages alert you to any unsuccessful attempts to configure Plug and Play or Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI expansion cards as well as any problems that interfere with the operation of the Con figuration Manager If you receive a message from the Configuration Manager see Table B 2 for suggestions on resolving any problems indicated by the message Table B 2 Configuration Manager Messages Message Probable Cause Corrective Action Found Plug and Play ISA card Plug and Play ISA Card Name This message appears at system start up for each Plug and Play ISA expan sion card recognized by the Configuration M anager Status message no action is required
37. chapter for detailed instructions 5 Save your configuration and exit the utility See your online System User s Guide or Saving the System Configuration and Exiting From the ICU found later in this chapter for detailed instructions 3 2 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide About the ICU Before your system was shipped from Dell a technician used the ICU to enter the correct information for the expansion cards initially installed in your computer If your system was shipped with Dell installed software the ICU diskette image from which you can make an ICU diskette is installed on your hard disk drive Your system may also be accompanied by an ISA Configuration Utility Diskette The ICU is also available through online services such as Dell s TechConnect bulletin board service BBS See your online System User s Guide or the chapter titled Get ting Help in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on accessing the BBS Whenever you add or remove a non Plug and Play ISA expansion card use the ICU to reconfigure your system The utility reads the card s corresponding configuration file cfg file which describes the card s characteristics and required system resources After the resources identified in these configuration files are assigned to all non Plug and Play ISA expansion cards the system assigns resources to all Plug and Play expansion cards
38. consumption is minimal To define these stages for your monitor see the documentation that came with the monitor From either shutdown stage you can return full power to the monitor in one of the fol lowing ways e For most DPMS compliant monitors any subsequent activity including moving the mouse should retum full power to the monitor e A few DPMS compliant monitors require that you tum monitor power off and then on again to return to full power Check your monitor documentation for information on how your monitor is designed to operate Saving EIDE Hard Disk Drive Power For most systems enabling Power M anagement at any level causes EIDE hard disk drives to switch to low pow er mode after about 20 minutes of system inactivity see Table 2 3 NOTES All EIDE drives shipped with your system support this feature For more information on Energy Star systems see Energy Star Compliance in Chapter 1 However not all EIDE hard disk drives support this feature Enabling this feature for drives that do not support it may cause the EIDE drive to become inoperable until the computer is restarted and the Power Management option is disabled In low power mode the disks inside the drive stop spinning They remain idle until the next drive access which causes them to start spinning again Because the disks take a few seconds to regain full speed you may notice a slight delay when you next access the hard disk drive When Pow
39. diskette Verify that the Boot Sequence category in the System Setup program is set to Diskette First Then insert the backup copy of the ICU diskette into drive A and turn on your computer or press the reset button NOTE The ICU takes a few minutes to load During this time the cursor may appear as an hourglass rather than as an pointer When the utility has finished loading the ICU window see Figure 3 1 is displayed 4 Add modify or remove a card or view resources for a card or other device Depending on what you need to accomplish with the ICU you may need to per form one or more of these tasks f you are adding a non Plug and Play ISA expansion card see your online System User s Guide or Adding a Listed Card found later in this chapter for detailed instructions If the card you are adding does not have a configuration file see your online System User s Guide or Adding an Unlisted Card found later in this chapter for detailed instructions e f you are modifying a card that is already installed see your online System User s Guide or Modifying a Card found later in this chapter for detailed instructions e f you are removing a card see your online System User s Guide or Remov ing a Card found later in this chapter for detailed instructions e f you want to examine the resources already assigned in the system see your online System Users Guide or Viewing Resources found later in this
40. drive do one of the following f you purchased the drive from Dell you can contact Dell for the necessary reconfiguration information See the chapter titled Getting Help in the Diag nostics and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance e f 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 sup port up to four EIDE devices EIDE hard disk drives should be connected to the EIDE interface connector labeled IDEL EIDE tape drives and CD ROM drives should be connected to the EIDE interface connector labeled IDE2 Installing an EIDE Hard Disk Drive in the Hard Disk Drive Bracket Install an EIDE hard disk drive in the hard disk drive bracket as follows 1 If you are replacing a hard disk drive that contains data you want to keep be sure to make a backup of your files before you begin this procedure CAUTION Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer CAUTION When you unpack the drive do not set it on a hard surface which may damage the drive Instead set the drive on a surface such asa foam pad that will sufficiently cushion it 2 Prepare the drive for installation Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that it is config ured for your computer system CAUTION See Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety
41. following options until the problem is resolved Modify the card you are adding so that it uses a different value for resource See Modify ing a Card in Chapter 3 for instructions Modify conflicting_card so that it uses a different value for resource See Modifying a Card in Chapter 3 for instructions If conflicting_card is not the system board remove it from the computer See Removing a Card in Chapter 3 for instructions Remove all expansion cards from the ICU and then add them back one at a time beginning with the new card and resolving resource con flicts as they arise See Removing a Card and Adding a Listed Card or Adding an Unlisted Card in Chapter 3 for instructions If you cannot resolve the resource conflict by any of the preceding methods remove the new card If you were modifying an existing card reset the modified card to its previous resource value NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in the online System User s Guide B 4 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Table B 1 Configuration Utility Messages continued Message Probable Cause Corrective Action 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 modified Do
42. for correct insertion that is a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled in hole on the other connector see Fig ure 7 5 Keying ensures that the pin 1 wire in the cable indicated by the colored strip along one edge of the cable goes to the pin 1 end of the connector The pin 1 end of a card edge connector is usually identified by a notch cut about a quarter of an inch from the end of the connector as shown in Figure 7 5 A header connector is usually keyed by the omission of one of its pins See Figure 7 5 with the corresponding hole filled in on the connector cable The pin 1 end of a connector on a board or a card is usually indicated by a silk screened 1 printed directly on the board or card Installing Drives 75 Installing a Drive in a 5 25 Inch Drive Bay The 5 25 inch drive bays can accommodate any of the following types of half height drives e A diskette drive or tape drive that uses the diskette tape drive interface on the system board e ACD ROM or tape drive that uses the secondary EIDE interface on the system board e ACD ROM or tape drive that uses its own controller card NOTE For information on configuring connecting and installing SCSI drives see Installing SCSI Devices found later in this chapter To install a drive in a 5 25 inch drive bay follow these steps CAUTION Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the jt back of the computer CAUTIO
43. interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own July1998 P N 9303E Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer system from poten tial damage and to ensure your own personal safety When Using Your Computer System As you use your computer system observe the following safety guidelines WARNING Do not operate your computer system with any cover s includ ing computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts and so on removed To help avid damaging your computer be sure the voltage selection switch on the power supply is set to match the AC power available at your location 115 volts V 60 hertz Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as apan South Korea and Taiwan 230 V 50 Hz in most of Europe the Middle East and the Far East Also be sure your monitor and attached peripherals are electrically rated to oper ate with the AC power available in your location Before working inside the computer unplug the system to help prevent electric shock or system board damage Certain system board components continue to receive power any time the computer is connected to AC power To help avoid possible damage to the system board wait 5 seconds after tuming off the system before disconnecting a device from the computer To help prevent electric shock plug the computer and peripheral power cables into properly ground
44. on your system board and riser board and it gives a brief description of their functions Table 5 2 System Board and Riser Board Connectors and Sockets Connector or Socket Description AMC BATTERY CD_IN DIMM_x DSKT ENET FAN HDLED IDEn INTRUSION ISAn KYBD LINE IN LINE OUT MIC MONITOR MOUSE P1 PANEL PARALLEL PCIn ATI multimedia channel Battery socket CD ROM audio interface connector DIMM socket Diskette tape drive interface connector NIC connector optional Microprocessor fan connector Hard disk drive LED connector on riser board EIDE interface connector Chassis intrusion switch connector ISA expansion card connector on riser board Keyboard connector Audio line in jack Audio line out jack amplified source Microphone jack Video connector Mouse connector Wakeup On LAN power connector on riser board Control panel connector Parallel port connector sometimes referred to as LPT1 PCI expansion card connector on riser board Connector ISA1 shares a single card slot opening with PCIA and ISA2 shares with PCI5 Only one connector at a time can be used on a shared card slot opening NOTE Forthe full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in your online System User s Guide Working Inside Your Computer 5 11 Table 5 2 System Board and Riser Board Connectors and Sockets continued Connector or Socket Description POWER_1 Mai
45. operation of the keyboard itself if a keyboard is attached to the computer System Password System Password displays the current status of your system s password security fea ture and allows you to assign and verify anew password No one can assign a new password unless the current status is Not Enabled which is displayed in bright characters The settings for the System Password option are Not Enabled the default option Enabled Disabled by J umper NOTE Read Using the System Password Feature found later in this chapter for X instructions on assigning a system password and using or changing an existing System password See Disabling a Forgotten Password found later in this chapter for instructions on disabling a forgotten system password 2 8 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Password Status When Setup Password is set to Enabled Password Status allows you to prevent the system password from being changed or disabled at system start up To lock the system password you must first assign a setup password in the Setup Password option and then change the Password Status option to Locked Inthis state the system password cannot be changed through the System Password option and cannot be disabled at system start up by pressing lt Ctrl gt lt Enter gt To unlock the system password you must enter the setup password in the Setup Password option and then change t
46. option to Auto For small computer system interface SCSI devices set the X NOTES For all devices from Dell that use the built in EIDE controller set the appropri appropriate Drive option to None You must have an EIDE device connected to the primary EIDE interface if you have an EIDE device connected to the secondary EIDE interface For older EIDE hard disk drives not shipped with the system from Dell and less than 528 megabytes M B in capacity you can use one of the following options if the Auto detect feature does not work A specific drive type number e UsrlorUsr2 For each drive seven parameters can be chosen as a group by drive type number or entered individually from the keyboard A drive type numberspecifies the parameters of a hard disk drive based on a table recorded in the system s BIOS NOTE Operating systems that bypass the system BIOS may not obtain optimum XE hard disk drive performance If you choose the Usr1 or Usr2 option you must supply the following parameters for the drive e Type is the drive type number for the selected hard disk drive in this case Usr1 or Usr2 e Cyls is the number of logical cylinders e Hds indicates the number of logical heads in the drive Pre precompensation cylinder is the cylinder number at which the electrical cur rent for the drive head changes to compensate for differences in data density across the disk surface this parameter has no effect for EIDE drives
47. or you can enable inven tory as needed The Dell OpenManage creates a text file for the group s and saves it to a user defined directory e Support for the application program used to create userdefinable attributes UDAs Asset Management Asset Management features of the Dell OpenManage include e Support that enables network administrators to remotely view enter and modify an asset tag for a remote system in a Dell DMI network e Automated and manual mapping of one or more groups to a user defined directory Security Management Security M anagement features of the Dell OpenM anage include Password security that enables network administrators to maintain standard attribute values for the local and remote systems in a Dell DMI network For more information about the Dell OpenM anage refer to the online Dell Open Manage Help that accompanied the software PXE The preboot execution environment PXE allows a personal computer to be managed by one or more configuration management servers running the LANDesk Configura tion Manager LCM software which provides management services for the many Managed PC systems on the network The LCM allows network administrators to do the following Provide preboot support for a new Managed PC system that depends on the server for its initial operating system installation Service the network boot requests from the M anaged PC systems e Download diagnostics and BIOS update utilities
48. other safety service or seriously degrades obstructs or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service Radio communications services include but are not limited to AM FM commercial broadcast television cellular ser vices radar airtraffic control pager and Personal Communication Services PCS These licensed services along with unintentional radiators such as digital devices including computer systems contribute to the electromagnetic environment Electromagnetic Compatibility EM C is the ability of items of electronic equipment to function properly together in the electronic environment While this computer system has been designed and determined to be compliant with regulatory agency limits for EMI there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference with radio communications services which can be determined by tuming the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient the receiving antenna e Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver e Move the computer away from the receiver Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary consult a Regulatory EMC representative of Dell Computer Corporation or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions You ma
49. point to Dell Accessories and click Program Disk Maker If your computer is part of a centrally man aged network check with your network administrator for information on reinstalling drivers and utilities To reinstall DirectX drivers locally on a system with a diskette drive follow these steps 1 If you have not done so already create a program diskette set of drivers as described previously 2 If you reinstalled Windows 95 make sure Universal Serial Bus USB support was reinstalled along with the operating system USB support is enabled when Windows 95 is installed by Dell However if you need to reinstall the operating system USB support should also be reinstalled 3 Save any work and close all application programs because you will need to restart the computer at the end of this procedure to complete the installation 4 Insert the DX5 Drivers Diskette 1 into the diskette drive 5 Click the Start button and then click Run 6 Type a setup exe and click OK 7 Follow the instructions on your screen and insert the DX5 Drivers Diskette 2 when prompted When the setup exe program is complete a message appears prompting you to run another program 8 Click the Start button and then click Run Type c windows dx5core exe and click OK 9 Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the DirectX drivers installation and restart the system when prompted 10 After the system restarts insert the video drivers disket
50. secondary 1 2 card edge connector 7 5 cautions xiii CD ROM audio interface connector 6 2 CD ROM First option 2 9 Chassis Intrusion option 2 7 chassis intrusion switch connector 6 2 COM port designations 2 14 computer booting 2 9 features 1 1 hung system 1 10 internal illustration 5 8 removing and replacing cover 5 2 system board features 1 2 6 2 technical specifications A 1 Configuration M anager B 6 connectors audio jacks 4 3 5 8 6 2 card edge 7 5 CD ROM audio interface 6 2 chassis intrusion switch 6 2 control panel 6 2 diskette tape drive interface 6 2 Index EIDE interface 6 2 expansion card 6 4 hard disk drive LED 6 4 header 7 5 keyboard 4 3 5 8 6 2 list of 5 11 microphone 4 3 5 8 6 2 microprocessor fan 6 2 mouse 4 3 5 8 6 2 NIC 4 3 5 8 6 2 parallel port 4 3 5 8 6 2 power input 6 2 riser board 6 2 SEC cartridge 6 2 serial ports 4 3 5 8 6 2 telephony 6 2 USB 4 3 5 8 6 2 video 4 3 5 8 6 2 control panel connector 6 2 cover removing and replacing 5 2 CPU Speed option 2 7 D DAC Snoop option 2 8 Date option 2 5 DC power cables 5 6 7 4 Dell OpenM anage program 1 6 Desktop Management Interface See DMI Device List option 2 9 diagnosing problems 1 13 diagnostics system 1 4 DIMMs about 6 7 capacities supported 1 2 installing 6 7 6 10 removing 6 10 sockets 6 2 direct current See DC Diskette Drive A and
51. system version is 4 00 950 A and 4 00 respectively To connect your system to and reconfigure it for use on an Ethemet network you must complete the following steps 1 Use the Program Diskette Maker located in the Dell Accessories folder to make a diskette copy of the NIC drivers installed on your hard disk drive 2 Verify that the integrated NIC is enabled in the System Setup program and connected to its network See Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program for more information 3 Start Windows 95 4 Click the Start button point to Settings and click Control Panel Then double click the System icon 5 Inthe System Properties window click the Device Manager tab Using Integrated Devices 4 7 6 lnthe list of system devices double click Other Devices Then click PCI Ethernet Controller 7 Click Properties to access the PCI Ethernet Controller window 8 Click the Driver tab and then click Update Driver The Update Device Driver Wizard starts 9 lnsert diskette 2 into drive A and select Yes Recommended 10 Click Next and then click Finish to access the Insert Disk dialog box 11 Click OK to access the Copying Files dialog box and then select 3Com Fast EtherLink EtherLink XL PCI Bus Master NIC 3C905B TX 12 When prompted for diskette 2 click OK 13 Click OK in the Insert Disk dialog box to access the Copying Files dialog box 14 When you are prompted for the location of additional files spe
52. that you will need in several of the instal lation procedures described later in the chapter The remaining sections of this chapter cover each type of drive installation NOTE In all of the following procedures left and right refer to your left and right as you face the front of the computer Installing Drives 7 1 externallyaccessible drive bays 4 two bay hard disk drive area internal Figure 7 1 Drive Locations Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel The bezel is secured to the front of the chassis by two tabs and two hooks The tab release for the bezel is at the top of the computer chassis and can be accessed only with the computer cover removed see Removing the Computer Cover in Chap ter 5 With the cover removed release the bezel by pressing the tab release marked with the icon See Figure 7 2 7 2 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide tab release 3 retaining hooks 2 Figure 7 2 Removing the Front Bezel While pressing the tab release tilt the bezel away from the chassis disengage the two retaining hooks at the bottom of the bezel and carefully pull the bezel away from the chassis To replace the bezel fit the two retaining hooks on the bezel into their corresponding slots at the bottom of the chassis Then rotate the top of the bezel toward the chassis until the top tabs snap into their corresponding slots on the bezel Removing
53. the cover Facing the left side cover press the release button located at the bottom left cor ner of the front bezel and lift the bottom of the cover allowing it to pivot up toward you see Figure 5 2 Disengage the tabs that secure the cover to the top of the chassis and lift the cover away Working Inside Your Computer 5 3 release button Figure 5 2 Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover Use the following procedure to replace the computer cover 1 Check all cable connections especially those that might have come loose during your work Fold cables out of the way so that they do not catch on the computer cover Make sure cables are not routed over the drive cage they will prevent the cover from closing properly 2 Check to see that no tools or extra parts including screws are left inside the computer s chassis 3 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 onthe computer chassis so that the tabs catch the hooks inside the slots Pivot the cover down toward the bottom of the chassis and into position Make sure that the securing hooks at the bottom of the cover click into place 5 4 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide tab recessed slot Figur
54. the locking tabs before disconnecting the cable As you pull connectors apart keep them evenly aligned to avoid bend ing any connector pins Also before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned Handle components and cards with care Don t touch the components or con tacts on acard Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket Hold a component such as a microprocessor chip by its edges not by its pins Battery Warning There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufac turer s instructions Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your computer To prevent static damage discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer s electronic components such as the microprocessor You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis As you continue to work inside the computer periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to remove any static charge your body may have accumulated You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge ESD When unpacking a static sensitive component from its shipping carton do not remove the component from the antistatic packing material
55. the safety jt instructions at the front of this guide 6 Remove the computer cover according to the instructions in Removing the Computer Cover in Chapter 5 7 Replace the PSWD jumper plug 8 Replace the computer cover and then reconnect the computer and peripherals to their power sources and turn them on Booting with the PSWD jumper installed reenables the password feature When you enter the System Setup program both password options appear as Not Enabled meaning that the password feature is enabled but that no password has been assigned 9 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 Password found earlier in this chapter Responding to Error Messages If an error message appears on your monitor screen while the system is booting make note of the message Then before entering the System Setup program refer to your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for an explanation of the message and suggestions for correcting any errors However it is normal to receive an error mes sage the first time you boot the system after a memory upgrade In that case you do not need to refer to the Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide instead refer to the instructions in Adding Memory in Chapter 6 of this guide If you are given m option of pressing either lt F1 gt
56. use the System Setup program After a setup password is assigned only those who know the password have full use of the Sys tem Setup program To change an existing setup password you must know the setup password see Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password found later in this section If you assign and later forget a setup password you need to remove the computer cover to change a jumper setting that disables the setup password feature see Disabling a Forgotten Password found later in this chapter Note that you erase the system password at the same time Assigning a Setup Password A setup password can be assigned or changed only when the Setup Password option is set to Not Enabled To assign a setup password highlight the Setup Pass word option and press the left or right arrow key The system prompts you to enter and verify the password If a character is illegal for password use the system emits a beep X NOTES The setup password can be the same as the system password If the two passwords are different the setup password can be used as an alternate system password However the system password cannot be used in place of the setup password After you verify the password the Setup Passwordsetting changes to Enabled The next time you enter the System Setup program the system prompts you for the setup password A change to the Setup Password option becomes effective immediately rebooting the system i
57. who bought new products directly from a Dell com pany you may retum them to Dell within 30 days of the date of invoice for a refund or credit of the product purchase price If you are an end user customer who bought reconditioned or refurbished products from a Dell company you may return them to Dell within 14 days of the date of invoice for a refund or credit of the product purchase price In either case the refund or credit will not include any shipping and handling charges shown on your invoice If you are an organization that bought the products under a written agreement with Dell the agreement may contain different terms for the retum of products than specified by this policy To retum products you must call Dell Customer Service to receive a Credit Retum Authorization Number Refer to the chapter titled Getting Help in your system s troubleshooting documentation or for some systems the section titled Contacting Dell in your system s online guide to find the appropriate telephone number for obtaining customer assistance To expedite the processing of your refund or credit Dell expects you to return the products to Dell in their original packaging within five days of the date that Dell issues the Credit Return Authorization Number You must also prepay shipping charges and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or Warranty Return Policy and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance D 3 damage during shipment You may retum s
58. you want to load one This message appears when you try to add a listed card and the config uration file for this card has been corrupted or deleted from the data base This message appears when you modify a card and its configuration file does not exist or has been deleted You can get a copy of the configuration file from the original SA Configuration Utility Diskette that you used to create the backup ICU diskette Use the following procedure 1 Insert the original ISA Configuration Utility Diskette into drive A 2 Change to the db subdirectory on the dis kette drive For example type cd a db 3 Use a text editor to search the icu ndx file for the card ID of the card you want to add or modify The name of the configuration file is part of this card ID For example if the card ID is ICUO200 the configuration file is icu0200 cfg 4 Copy the configuration file from the original ICU diskette to the backup diskette This is an EISA system Use an ECU not the ICU to configure your system This message appears if you attempt to run the ICU on an EISA system To use the ICU you must load the utility onto a non EISA system You have added a card using settings different from fach tory default Reconfigure the card to the set tings in the next display see the card s manual before installing Dos This message can appear in two situations e You added an ISA expansion
59. 2 0 specification Fault Management Fault Management features of the Dell OpenManage include e Alerts to wam you about events generated by SM ART drives on a local or remote system and about thermal errors e Anevent log that stores events in a text file and reports information about the event under the following options System Name Component Name Date and Time Event Type Event Severity Event Class Event System Configuration Management Configuration M anagement features of the Dell OpenM anage include e Wakeup On LAN support which allows network administrators to remotely tum on Managed PC systems with Wakeup On LAN capability in a Dell DMI network 1 6 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide e A System Properties window that enables network administrators to view set or disable certain hardware configuration settings for the local and remote systems in a Dell DMI network Support for the Microsoft System Management Server SMS which allows the exporting of one or more groups to an SMS directory that the SMS administrator can access e A Monitor component for systems running Windows 95 and having a display data channel DDC compliant video subsystem and monitor e Automated inventory control of one or more groups for the remote systems ina Dell DMI network Network administrators can automate inventory to occur every day week or month at a certain hour on the hour
60. 6 of Installing a Drive in a 5 25 Inch Drive Bay found earlier in this chapter Then continue with step 5 of this procedure e To install an external SCSI tape drive continue with step 5 of this procedure 5 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 See the documentation that came with the SCSI host adapter card as well as Removing an Expansion Card and Installing an Expan sion Card in Chapter 6 Connect the hard disk drive access cable to the SCSI host adapter card and to the HDLED connector on the riser board see Figure 6 3 This cable carries a signal from the SCSI host adapter card to the hard disk drive access indicator on the computer s front panel whenever one of the SCSI hard disk drives is accessed 718 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide A Zt Attach a SCSI cable to each SCSI device For additional instructions on connecting SCSI devices see SCSI Cable and SCSI Termination found earlier in this section CAUTION You must match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the drive s interface connector to avoid possible damage to your system If you are installing an internal SCSI device firmly press the SCSI cable s header connector o
61. Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems REFERENCE AND INSTALLATION GUIDE Infomation in this document is subject to change without notice 1994 1998 Dell Computer Corporation All rights reserved 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 Dell OpenManage is a trademark and DellWareis a registered service mark of Dell Computer Corporation Intel LanDesk and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS DOS Window s and Windows NT are registered trademarks and Windows for Workgroups is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation IBM and OS 2are registered trademarks of Intemational Business Machines Corporation 3Comand EtherLinkare registered trademarks and Fast EtherLinkis atrademark of 3ComCorporation VESA is aregistered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association UNIX is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories Inc a wholly owned subsidiary of Novell Inc As an ENERGY STAR Partner Dell Computer Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names ortheir products Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary
62. Diskette Drive B options 2 5 diskette drives connecting 7 4 7 5 installing 7 6 interface connector 6 2 turning off built in controller 2 16 types sizes and capacities 2 5 Diskette First option 2 9 Diskette option 2 15 diskette tape drive interface connector 6 2 Display Power M anagement Signaling See DPMS DMI 1 5 DPMS and power management 2 12 drive bays about 7 1 installing drives 7 6 drive interface cable 5 8 drivers for integrated devices 4 1 drives See also diskette drives EIDE hard disk drives SCSI devices tape drives cables 7 4 connecting to power 7 4 formatting 7 15 7 20 front bezel 7 2 front panel inserts 7 3 installing 7 6 location in chassis 7 2 partitioning 7 15 7 20 termination 7 17 types supported A 3 Drives Primary and Secondary options 2 5 drive type numbers 2 6 dual in line memory modules See DIMMs Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide E ECC 1 2 EDO 1 2 EIDE hard disk drives addressing 7 11 disabling the built in interface 2 15 formatting 7 15 installing 7 10 interface connectors 6 2 partitioning 7 15 electrostatic discharge See ESD enhanced integrated drive electronics See EIDE error checking and correction See ECC error messages 2 22 B 1 ESD viii expansion cards about 6 2 configuring 3 1 installing 6 4 locking cards 3 14 modifying cards 3 11 re
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64. GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR J URIS DICTION TO J URISDICTION DELL DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR FOR LOST DATA OR SOFTWARE SOME STATES OR J URISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITA TION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE PRECEDING EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU These provisions apply to Dell s limited three year warranty only For provisions of any service contract covering your system refer to your invoice or the separate service contract that you will receive If Dell elects to exchange a system or component the exchange will be made in accordance with Dell s Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange In any instance in which Dell issues a Retum Materials Authorization Number Dell must receive the product s for repair prior to the expiration of the warranty period in order for the repair s to be covered by the warranty NOTE If you chose one of the available warranty and service options in place of the standard limited three year warranty described in the preceding text the option you chose will be listed on your invoice Total Satisfaction Return Policy U S and Canada Only If you are an end user customer
65. Manager The device driver needed by the ICU is corrupted or is not correctly configured Verify that the following device statement appears in your config sys file device drive NdirectoryNdriv ers dos dwcfgmg sys In this statement drive and directory repre sent the drive and directory where the driver resides The default is c plugplay At least one Plug and Play card in your system is not configured due to conflicts These are marked config err in the list of configured cards Due to conflicts the ICU could only configure some Plug and Play cards in your system Un configured cards are marked config err in the list of configured cards The Configuration M an ager or the ICU cannot configure at least one Plug and Play expansion card because of resource conflicts with one or more cards You must reconfigure the conflicting card s To find the conflicting card perform the following steps 1 Select the Plug and Play expansion card marked with config err and then click the Modify button The Card Configuration dialog box displays the functions assigned to the Plug and Play expan sion card 2 Select a function and then click Settings Click Cancel if the ICU does not display a message naming the conflicting card 3 Repeat step 2 until the ICU displays a message box naming the conflicting card and the resource s in conflict See the following table entry for an explana tio
66. Modify If the Card Configuration dialog box appears the selected card is listed it has a configuration file in the ICU database Continue with step 3 If the Configure Unlisted Card dialog box appears the card is unlisted it does not have a configuration file Proceed to step 5 NOTE When you modify an unlisted card the ICU cannot show you the valid resources for the card Therefore you must have documentation from the card manufacturer that describes the resources and resource settings that the card can use 3 Follow steps 7 through 9 in Adding a Listed Card found earlier in this chapter Then continue with step 4 of this procedure 4 Click OK to complete the card modifications and return to the ICU window You have completed this procedure do not proceed to step 5 Using the ISA Configuration Utility 3 11 5 To add modify or remove a resource value select the box beneath the resource to be assigned and then click Add Modify or Remove respectively For example if you click the box beneath IRQ the Add Modify and Remove buttons change to Add Interrupt Modify Interrupt and Remove Interrupt When you click one of these buttons a smaller Specify list box in this case Specify Interrupt appears If you are providing a value for the IRQ or DMA resource click the down arrow beneath Available Resources Click the value you want to assign to the resource If the resource can be shared with another card or de
67. N When you unpack the drive do not set it on a hard surface jt which may damage the drive Instead set the drive on a surface such as a i foam pad that will sufficiently cushion it 1 Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer system Change any settings necessary for your configuration NOTE If you are installing a non EIDE tape drive check the documentation for X the drive to determine the jumper or switch settings used to designate the drive as drive address DS4 not DS2 or DS3 as may be indicated in the drive documen tation Unless the drive is already set to drive 4 reconfigure its jumper or switch setting see J umpers and Switches in Chapter 5 If you are installing an EIDE CD ROM or EIDE tape drive configure the drive for the Cable Select setting CAUTION See Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety instructions at the front of this guide 2 Remove the computer cover as instructed in Removing the Computer Cover in Chapter 5 3 Remove the front bezel as instructed in Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel found earlier in this chapter 4 Remove the drive bracket from the bay you want to use Squeeze the metal tabs that extend from each side of the drive bracket toward each other and pull the bracket out of the bay see Figure 7 6 76 DellOptiPlex GX1 and GX1p
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69. The ICU displays all resources currently used by your system To view all system resources select System Resources from the View menu or click View The System Resource Usage dialog box see Figure 3 10 displays all resources currently used by the system Figure 3 10 System Resource Usage Dialog Box 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 To view the resources that a particular card is using select the card from the list dis played in the ICU window and then select Card Resources from the View menu or click View The Card Resource Usage dialog box displays the resources assigned to Using the ISA Configuration Utility 3 13 that card Figure 3 11 shows resources that might be assigned to a network adapter card Figure 3 11 Card Resource Usage Dialog Box You can save the information displayed in the resource usage dialog box by clicking Print To File The ICU then prompts you for a filename Saving the System Configuration You can save the system configuration to nonvolatile random access memory NVRAM as you configure each card s resources To do so select Save from the File menu and continue with your operation Exiting From the ICU At the ICU window select Exit from the File menu to exit the utility If you have made any changes to
70. X NOTE EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications Class A is for typical commercial areas e Class B is for typical domestic areas This Dell device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment A Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the preceding directives and stan dards has been made and is on file at Dell Products Europe BV Limerick Ireland C4 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower M anaged PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only This device belongs to Class B devices as described in EN 55022 unless it is spe cifically stated that it is a Class A device on the specification label The following applies to devices in Class A of EN 55022 radius of protection up to 30 meters The user of the device is obliged to take all steps necessary to remove sources of interference to telecommunication or other devices Pokud neni na typov m Stitku po ta e uvedeno ze spad do t dy A podle EN 55022 spada automaticky do t dy B podle EN 55022 Pro za zen za azen do t dy A ochrann pasmo 30m podle EN 55022 plat n sleduj c Dojde li k ru eni telekomunika nich nebo jinych zafizeni je uzivatel povinen prov st takov opatfeni aby ru eni odstranil VCCI Notice Japan Only Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Inter ference VCCI as Class B information techno
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73. ability of the system Installed features include Dell OpenM anage program LANDesk Service Agent Support Wakeup On LAN Auto Power On Security Features Dell OpenManage Program The Dell OpenManage program is the Dell software management application inter face for DMI It allows you to manage system level information such as system configuration information and management information format MIF database values see Figure 1 1 Introduction 1 5 s Client Connect Local Overview Details Processor Drives JAX System OptiPlex 61266 MT Floppy Drive Processor Pentium Il Family i Total Disk Space 1423 KB BIOS 400 Free Disk Space 1423 KB Memory E Ports Gi Physical Memory 32184KB Parallel Ports LPT 1 Serial Ports COM1 COM2 Video Service Information GE Current Resolution 800 x 600 pixels 3 ZA go Service Tag XXXXX Current Color Depth 8 bits per pixel Asset Tag XXXXX View Files Operating System Microsoft Windows NT ES EEEE E Print Help Exit Event Status Normal Figure 1 1 Dell OpenManage Program On systems running Windows 95 WIndows 98 and Windows NT 4 0 the Dell Open Manage program is available in client and administrator versions The Dell OpenM anage administrator version enables system administrators to view manage and inventory remote systems in a Dell DMI client network and incorporates the fol lowing manageability features which are based on the DMI
74. abled these monitors and drives automatically switch into low power mode during periods of system inactivity Power Management can be implemented at three levels M aximum Regular and Minimum The different levels apply to the monitor only hard disk drive operation is the same for all three The default setting for this option is Disabled Saving Monitor Power If you have a Video Electronics Standards Association VESA Display Power M anage ment Signaling DPM S compliant monitor enabling the Power M anagement option reduces monitor power consumption during periods of keyboard and mouse inactivity CAUTION Check your monitor documentation to make sure you have a jt DPMS compliant monitor before you enable this feature Otherwise you risk damaging the monitor 2 12 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide NOTE The power management feature monitors activity of a mouse connected to the Personal System 2 PS 2 compatible mouse port By setting Power M anagement to Maximum Regular or Minimum you can set pre defined time out periods see Table 2 3 for the two successive monitor shutdown stages standby and off NOTE Each monitor manufacturer defines the details of the shutdown stages for its own monitors But in all cases power consumption decreases with each stage from on full power to standby reduced power the display image usually disappears to off where power
75. about 1 13 ICU messages B 1 typographical conventions xiii U Universal Serial Bus See USB upgrade options DIMMs 6 7 drives 7 1 expansion cards 6 4 microprocessor 6 12 USB about 1 2 connectors 4 3 5 8 6 2 V VESA and power management 2 12 video connector 4 3 5 8 6 2 video controller 4 1 Video Electronics Standards Association See VESA video memory adding 6 11 upgrade socket 6 2 Video Memory option 2 16 Ww Wakeup On LAN about 1 2 option 2 14 wamings xiii Index warranty information xii D 1 Windows 95 DirectX and video drivers 4 1 network driver 4 7 reinstalling 1 11 Windows 98 NIC driver 4 7 Windows for Workgroups NIC driver 4 8 Windows NT 3 5x NIC driver 4 6 Windows NT 4 0 NIC driver 4 5 8 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide
76. als to their power sources and turn them on NOTE After you remove and replace the cover the chassis intrusion detector will cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start up ALERT Cover was previously removed To reset the chassis intrusion detector enter the System Setup program and reset Chassis Intrusion to Not Detected See Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program for instructions NOTE If a setup password has been assigned by someone else contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector Removing an Expansion Card Follow this procedure to remove an expansion card 1 If you are removing a non Plug and Play ISA expansion card enter the ICU and remove the expansion card from your configuration See Chapter 3 Using the ISA Configuration Utility for instructions CAUTION See Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety 2 VA instructions at the front of this guide Remove the computer cover according to the instructions in Removing the Computer Cover in Chapter 5 If necessary disconnect any cables connected to the card Remove the expansion card cage as instructed in Removing the Expansion Card Cage in Chapter 5 Unscrew the mounting bracket of the card you want to remove Grasp the card by its outside corners and ease it out of its connector If you are removing the card permanently ins
77. am check the System Memory category in the lower right corner of Page 1 and reset Chassis Intrusion to Not Detected The system should have already changed the value in the System Memory cate gory to reflect the newly installed memory Verify the new total NOTES If the memory total is incorrect tum off your computer and peripherals and disconnect them from their power sources remove the computer cover and check the installed DIMMs to make sure that they are seated properly in their sockets Then repeat steps 6 and 7 The value of System M emory is given in kilobytes KB To convert KBs to MBs divide the KB total by 1024 When the System Memory total is correct press the Esc key to exit the System Setup program Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the DIMMs are operating properly See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur Installing System Board Options 6 9 Installing a DIMM Use the following procedure to install a DIMM 1 Locate the first empty socket in which you plan to install a DIMM For optimum performance DIMM s should be installed in consecutive sockets beginning with socket A 2 Locate the plastic securing clips at each end of the socket Press the clips outward until they snap open 3 Orient the DIMM to the socket by aligning the notches in the DIMM s edge connector with the crossbars in the sock
78. an get extremely hot during system operation Be sure the assembly has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it 3 See Figure 6 1 to locate the SEC cartridge connector labeled SLOT1 on the system board Press outward on and hold one of the guide bracket tabs grasp the heat sink attached to the SEC cartridge and then rotate the SEC car tridge heat sink assembly up and out of its connector on the system board You must use up to 15 pounds of force to disengage the SEC cartridge from the connector heat sink tabs 2 tabbed guide bracket assembly connector Figure 6 10 Removing the Microprocessor Insert the new SEC cartridge heat sink assembly into the system board connector Press the SEC release latches outward until they snap into position Orient the assembly with the heat sink facing toward the right as you face the front of the chassis and press the SEC firmly into its connector until it is fully seated You must use up to 25 pounds of force to fully seat the SEC cartridge heat sink assembly in the connector If your upgrade kit included an airflow shroud install it over the SEC cartridge heat sink assembly Installing System Board Options 6 13 10 11 Fit the mouth of the shroud into the alignment slots on the sides of the cooling fan Then squeeze the tabs on the top of the shroud and lower it down until the clips under the tabs engage onto the top of the heat sink If necessary
79. and then retum to this procedure If you still receive the error message con tact the manufacturer of the Plug and Play expansion card for assistance NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in the online System User s Guide ISA Configuration Utility Messages B 7 Table B 2 Configuration Manager Messages continued Message Probable Cause Corrective Action WARNING Could not con figure Plug and Play Card Name WARNING Could not con figure PCI device ID DeviceID Failed to configure Num ber of Total Count Plug and Play ISA devices Use your System s configura tion utility to resolve conflicts Press any key to continue The card s mentioned are not fully configured due to resource conflicts If you have documentation that lists the allow able resource values for your Plug and Play or PCI expansion card you can use the following procedure to locate and resolve the resource conflict NOTE If you do not have documentation listing the allowable resource values see the corrective action for these messages on the following page 1 Start the ICU Any Plug and Play or PCI expansion cards that could not be configured should be marked config err onthe list of cards in the ICU window 2 Select the System Resources option from the View menu The System Resource Usage dialog box displays all resources currently used by the system 3
80. and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide EJ jumpered unjumpered Figure 5 6 System Board Jumpers Working Inside Your Computer 5 9 Table 5 1 System Board Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Description PSWD BIOS BUS66M 266M HZ 300M HZ 333M HZ 350M HZ 400M HZ 450M HZ 500M HZ default default Password features are enabled Password features are disabled Reserved do not change Reserved do not change J umpered when the microprocessor s internal speed is 266 MHz J umpered when the microprocessor s intemal speed is 300 MHz J umpered when the microprocessor s intemal speed is 333 MHz J umpered when the microprocessor s intemal speed is 350 MHz J umpered when the microprocessor s intemal speed is 400 MHz J umpered when the microprocessor s intemal speed is 450 MHz J umpered when the microprocessor s intemal speed is 500 MHz when available 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 El jumpered unjumpered 5 10 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide System Board and Riser Board Labels Table 5 2 lists the labels for connectors and sockets
81. arciami w postaci bezpiecznika o warto ci znamionowej nie wi kszej ni 16A amper w W celu ca kowitego wy czenia urz dzenia z sieci zasilania nale y wyj wtyczk kabla zasilaj cego z gniazdka kt re powinno znajdowa si w pobli u urz dzenia i by atwo dost pne Znak bezpiecze stwa B potwierdza zgodno urz dzenia z wymaganiami bezpiecze stwa u ytkowania zawartymi w PN 93 T 42107 i PN 89 E 06251 Pozosta e instrukcje bezpiecze stwa e Nie nale y u ywa wtyczek adapterowych lub usuwa ko ka obwodu ochronnego z wtyczki Je eli konieczne jest u ycie przed u acza to nale y u y przed u acza 3 y owego z prawid owo po czonym przewodem ochronnym e System komputerowy nale y zabezpieczy przed nag ymi chwilowymi wzrostami lub spadkami napi cia u ywaj c eliminatora przepi urz dzenia dopasowuj cego lub bezzak ceniowego r d a zasilania e Nale y upewni sie aby nic nie le a o na kablach systemu komputerowego oraz aby kable nie by y umieszczone w miejscu gdzie mo na by oby na nie nadeptywa lub potyka si o nie e Nie nale y rozlewa napoj w ani innych p yn w na system komputerowy e Nie nale y wpycha adnych przedmiot w do otwor w systemu komputerowego gdy mo e to spowodowa po ar lub pora enie pr dem poprzez zwarcie element w wewn trznych C 8 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide
82. ardware features such as maximizing your monitor s resolution capabilities For informa tion on these utilities see your online System User s Guide Video drivers for displaying many popular application programs in high resolution modes For more information on these utilities see your online System User s Guide Audio drivers for enabling the sound functions on the expansion sound card For more information on these utilities see your online System User s Guide Bus mastering EIDE drivers to improve performance by off loading certain func tions from the microprocessor during multithreaded operation when several applications are running simultaneously For more information on these utilities see your online System User s Guide The System Setup program for quickly viewing and changing the system configu ration information for your system For more information on this program see Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program An Auto Power On utility that enables your system to perform routine tasks auto matically in your absence For more information on this utility see your online System User s Guide Enhanced security features a setup password a system password a system password lock option a write protect option for diskette drives and automatic display of the system s service tag number available through the System Setup program In addition a customerdefinable asset tag number can be assigned via a software support u
83. assis intrusion monitor If the chassis has been opened the setting changes to Detected and the fol lowing message is displayed during the boot sequence at system start up Alert Cover was previously removed The field can be cleared using the System Setup program to enable future intrusions to be detected For more information see Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program 1 8 DellOptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring On the back of the computer are a security cable slot and padlock ring see Figure 1 2 for attaching commercially available antitheft devices Security cables for personal computers usually include a segment of galvanized cable with an attached locking device and key To prevent unauthorized removal of your computer loop the cable around an immovable object insert the locking device into the security cable slot on the back of your computer and lock the device with the key provided Complete instructions for installing this kind of antitheft device are usually included with the device NOTE Antitheft devices are of differing designs Before purchasing such a device make sure it will work with the cable slot on your computer The padlock ring allows you to secure the computer cover to the chassis to prevent unauthorized access to the inside of the computer To use the padlock ring insert a commercially available padlock through the r
84. ate the IDE1 connector see Figure 6 1 11 Replace the computer cover Then reconnect your computer and periph erals to their power sources and turn them on 7 14 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide X NE 12 Insert a bootable diskette such as the Dell Diagnostics Diskette into drive A and turn on the computer system NOTE After you remove and replace the cover the chassis intrusion detector will cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start up ALERT Cover was previously removed NOTE If a setup password has been assigned by someone else contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector 13 Enter the System Setup program update the appropriate Drive cate gory 0 or 1 under Drives Primary and reset Chassis Intrusion to Not Detected See Drives Primary and Secondary and Chassis Intrusion in Chapter 2 After you update the System Setup settings reboot the system 14 Partition and logically format your drive as described in the next sub section before proceeding to the next step 15 Test the hard disk drive by running the Hard Disk Drive s Test Group in the Dell Diagnostics See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur 16 Install your operating system on the hard disk drive Re
85. ation 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 please run SETUP program or Invalid configuration information please run SETUP program 6 14 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide or Strike the Fl key to continue F2 to run the setup utility To determine whether the battery needs replacing reenter the time and date through the System Setup program not through the MS DOS time and date commands and exit the program properly to save the information see Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program for instructions Tum off your system and disconnect it from AC power for a few hours then reconnect and tum on your system Enter the System Setup program If the date and time are not correct in the System Setup program replace your battery You can operate your system without a battery however without a battery the sys tem configuration information is erased if the system is tumed off or unplugged from AC power In this case you must enter the System Setup program and reset the con figuration options There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent t
86. ation Guide Table A 1 Technical Specifications continued Physical Height ecce ene Hs 44 4 cm 175 inches Width on one ei epppDEEMD ga 20 6 cm 8 1 inches Depth 34 dyes e s 43 7 cm 172 inches Weight user Sa ee 15 kg 33 0 Ib or more depending on options installed Environmental Temperature Operating 44 4111111 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Storage sees ub e rn n 40 to 65 C 40 to 149 F Relative humidity 8 to 80 noncondensing Maximum vibration Operating 444241111 0 25 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 1 octave min Storage w eee hee ep ee 0 5 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 1 octave min M aximum shock Operating 242411111 bottom half sine pulse with a change in velocity of 20 inches sec 50 8 cm sec Storage an us 27 G faired square wave with a velocity change of 200 inches sec 508 cm sec Altitude Operating 4411111 16 to 3048 m 50 to 10 000 ft Storage sede 16 to 10 600 m 50 to 35 000 ft NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in the online System User s Guide Technical Specifications A 5 A 6 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide APPENDIX B ISA Configuration Utility Messages The ISA Configuration Utility ICU and its Configuration M anager are capable of iden tifying problems and alerting you to them Both utilities can alert you t
87. breviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in the online System User s Guide Technical Specifications A 1 Table A 1 Technical Specifications continued Expansion Bus Bus types nuunuu aranana eraa PCI and ISA Bus Speeds ascii eres up auaa PCI 33 MHz ISA 8 33 MHz PCI expansion card connectors five two PCI connectors share card slot openings with ISA connectors ISA expansion card connectors four two ISA connectors share card slot openings with PCI connectors ISA expansion card connector size 98 pins ISA expansion card connector data width maximum esee 16 bits PCI expansion card connector size 120 pins PCI expansion card connector data width maximum sse 32 bits Memory Architecture 2 0 0 0 esee 64 bit nonparity or 72 bit ECC noninterleaved DIMM socketS 0 0 0 cece eee ees three DIMM capacities 32 64 and 128 MB SDRAM Standard RAM 0 000 cee eee ee 32 MB GX1 or 128 MB GX1p minimum Maximum RAM 0 000 c cece eee eae 384 MB BIOS address 1 111111 F0000h NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in the online System User s Guide A 2 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Table A 1 Technical Specifications continued Drives Externally accessible bays
88. ch Hard Disk Drive in the Bracket 7 Reinstall the hard disk drive bracket in the chassis see Figure 7 12 Insert the brackets hinge tabs into the chassis slots so that the tabs hook over the slots Then rotate the bracket toward the drive cage and fit the bracket s sliding tab on the drive cage slide rail Slide the bracket into place Reinstall the screw you removed in step 4 drive cage Slide rail chassis slots hinge tabs Figure 7 12 Inserting the Drive Bracket in the Chassis Installing Drives 7 13 8 Connect a DC power cable to the power input connector on the back of the drive see Figure 7 13 Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated CAUTION You must match the colored strip on the EIDE cable with pin 1 on the drive s interface connector to avoid possible damage to your system 9 Connect one of the device connectors on the EIDE cable to the 40 pin interface connector on the back of the hard disk drive see Fig ure 7 13 power input connector on drive DC power cable interface EIDE cable connector IDE1 connector IDE2 connector Figure 7 13 Attaching Hard Disk Drive Cables CAUTION You must match the colored strip on the EIDE cable with pin 1 on MA the IDE1 connector to avoid possible damage to your system 10 If itis not already connected connect the other end of the EIDE cable to the IDE1 connector on the system board To loc
89. cify the c windows options cabs directory on your hard disk drive or the win95 or win98 directory on your CD ROM drive Then click OK to access the Sys tem Properties dialog box and click OK again The operating system finishes copying all of the files to the system s hard disk drive 15 When the System Settings Change dialog box appears remove the dis kette from drive A and click Yes to restart the system 16 When the system restarts the Enter Network Password dialog box appears Enter the username and password you want to use for net work access See your Windows 95 or Windows 98 documentation for information about user names and passwords Windows for Workgroups NIC To connect your system to and configure it for use on an Ethemet network you must complete the following steps 1 Use the Program Diskette Maker located in the Dell Accessories pro gram group to make a diskette copy of the NIC drivers installed on your hard disk drive 2 Connect the network cable to the back of your computer See Network Cable Requirements found earlier in this section for more information 3 Verify that the NIC is enabled in the System Setup program See Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program for more information 4 8 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide 4 Start Windows for Workgroups 5 Inthe Main program group double click the Windows Setup icon
90. d is required to reset the Chassis Intrusion option from Detected to Not Detected Using the System Setup Program 2 7 DAC Snoop DAC Snoop lets you correct video problems that may occur when certain video add in cards are used The default is Off If you are using a video add in card and problems such as incorrect colors or blank windows occur set DAC Snoop to On ACPI This option controls the operation of the system s Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI feature When ACPI is set to On momentarily pressing the power button places the system in a powersaving mode To tum the system off completely press the power button for more than four seconds When ACPI is set to On interrupt request IRQ line 9 is not available for use by an expansion card When ACPI is set to Off momentarily pressing the power button turns off the system completely With this setting IRQ9 is available for use by an expansion card Keyboard Errors Keyboard Errors enables or disables reporting of keyboard errors during the POST which is a series of tests that the system performs on the hardware each time you turn on the system or press the reset button This option is useful when applied to self starting servers or host systems that have no permanently attached keyboard In these situations selecting Do Not Report sup presses all error messages relating to the keyboard or to the keyboard controller during POST This option does not affect the
91. dicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer system Typographical Conventions The following list defines where appropriate and illustrates typographical conven tions used as visual cues for specific elements of text throughout this document e Keycaps the labeling that appears on the keys on a keyboard are enclosed in angle brackets Example Enter e Key combinations are series of keys to be pressed simultaneously unless other wise indicated to perform a single function Example lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Enter gt e Commands presented in lowercase bold are for reference purposes only and are not intended to be typed when referenced Example Use the format command to In contrast commands presented in the Courier New font are part of an instruc tion and intended to be typed Example Type format a to format the diskette in drive A e Filenames and directory names are presented in lowercase bold Examples autoexec bat and ciwindows e Syntax lines consist of a command and all its possible parameters Commands are displayed in lowercase bold variable parameters those for which you substi tute a value are displayed in lowercase italics constant parameters are displayed in lowercase bold The brackets indicate items that are optional Example del driv
92. e path filename pl xiii Xiv Command lines consist of a command and may include one or more of the com mand s possible parameters Command lines are presented in the Courier New font Example del c myfile doc Screen text is text that appears on the screen of your monitor or display It can be a system message for example or it can be text that you are instructed to type as part of a command referred to as a command line Screen text is presented in the Courier New font Example The following message appears on your screen No boot device available Example Type md c programs and press lt Enter gt Variables are placeholders for which you substitute a value They are presented in italics Example DIMM x where x represents the DIMM socket designation Contents Chapter 1 Introduction cvi a ee ee Reena l 1 SystemiFeatures beet ues ee A A EUN EUR Ege dia Rea ceris 1 1 Hardware Features s ss cia i dd kd pn DER GAY WA GGG nde 1 2 Software Features uuauaaaaaaaaaa aaa A a 1 4 Manageability Features uaaaaaa aa aaaaa eren 1 5 Dell OpenManage Program 0 00 0 cee cece eee 1 5 DRE zyj zizi tc apna O EA TE WO EE ap AINE 1 7 Wakeup On EAN 2e eere uten ee ote 1 8 Auto PowerOn uuaaaaaaaaaaaanaaaaka aaa hne 1 8 Security Features aaa aaa aaa nnn 1 8 Chassis Intrusion aaaaaaaaa aaa aaa ren 1 8 Security Cable Slot and PadlockRing aaaaaa aaa aaa ee 1 9
93. e card to legacy mode enter the card s resources through the manufacturer s utility and then use the ICU to add the Plug and Play expansion card to your system configu ration On systems with a Dell installed Windows NT operating system the ICU is installed on the hard disk drive as a diskette image Use the Dell Program Diskette Maker in the Dell Accessories folder to make an ICU diskette from this diskette image If you are using the Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating system the functions provided by the ICU are handled by the Device Manager which can be accessed by double clicking the System icon in the Control Panel See your Windows 95 or Windows 98 documentation for instructions on using the Device Manager to manage resources and resolve conflicts The remainder of this chapter describes the various features of and the various ways to use the ICU Using the ISA Configuration Utility 3 1 Quick Start To quickly get started using this utility follow these steps 1 Determine whether you need to run the ICU See When to Run the ICU found later in this chapter for detailed instructions 2 Perform any required preparatory steps before starting the utility Preparatory steps include making a program diskette copying your mouse driver to this diskette and making a backup copy of this diskette See Preparing to Use the ICU found later in this chapter for detailed instructions 3 Start the system using your ICU
94. e 5 3 Replacing the Computer Cover 4 If you are using a padlock to secure your system reinstall the padlock Inside Your Computer Figure 5 4 shows aside view of your computer to help you orient yourself when installing hardware options Unless otherwise specified locations or directions rela tive to the computer are as shown Working Inside Your Computer 5 5 Ew Ew bracket expansion card cage bottom Figure 5 4 Computer Orientation View Figure 5 5 shows your computer with its cover removed Refer to this illustration to locate interior features and components discussed in this guide When you look inside your computer note the direct current DC power cables com ing from the power supply These cables supply power to the system board to internal diskette drives hard disk drives and tape drives and to certain expansion cards that connect to external peripherals The flat ribbon cable in Figure 5 5 is typical of the interface cables for intemal drives An interface cable connects a drive to a connector on the system board or on an expansion card The system board the large printed circuit board mounted vertically inside the chas sis holds the computer s control circuitry and other electronic components Some hardware options are installed directly onto the system board The riser board at the bottom of the chassis contains the expansion card connectors During an installation procedure you may be requir
95. e Users who add or remove an Industry Standard Architecture ISA expansion card should read Chapter 3 Using the ISA Configuration Utility e Users who want to change the default configuration of the system s integrated video and audio controllers or who want to connect their system to a network should read Chapter 4 Using Integrated Devices This chapter describes the configuration software provided for the integrated video and audio controllers and provides information on connecting the system to a network configuring the net work interface controller NIC and installing drivers for the NIC Chapter 5 Working Inside Your Computer Chapter 6 Installing System Board Options and Chapter 7 Installing Drives are intended for users who want to install or remove options inside the computer such as dual in line memory mod ules DIMMs additional video memory expansion cards or drives Appendix A Technical Specifications is intended primarily as reference mate rial for users interested in leaming more about the details of the system e Appendix B ISA Configuration Utility Messages describes error messages generated by the ISA Configuration Utility ICU possible causes and corrective actions e Appendix C Regulatory Notices is for users who are interested in which regu latory agencies have tested and approved the Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p mini tower systems Xi Xii Appendix D Warranties and Ret
96. e adequate lighting and a clean work space If you temporarily disconnect cables or remove expansion cards note the position of the connectors and slots so that you can reassemble the system correctly You will use the information in this section every time you install a hardware option inside your computer Read this section carefully because the information is not repeated in detail elsewhere in this guide Safety First For You and Your Computer Working inside your computer is safe if you observe the following precautions WARNING FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF YOUR EQUIPMENT Before starting to work on your computer perform the following steps in the sequence indicated 1 Touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis such as the power supply before touching anything inside your computer While you work periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the com puter chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm intemal components Also avoid touching components or contacts on a card and avoid touching pins on a chip 2 Turn off your computer and all peripherals Working Inside Your Computer 5 1 3 Disconnect your computer and peripherals from their AC power sources Also disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock 4 f you are disconnecting a peripheral from the computer or are remov ing a co
97. ectly position your keyboard e Set the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance usually 510 to 610 millimeters 20 to 24 inches from your eyes e Make sure the monitor screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor Adjustthe tilt of the monitor its contrast and brightness settings and the lighting around you such as overhead lights desk lamps and the curtains or blinds on nearby windows to minimize reflections and glare on the monitor screen e Use a chair that provides good lower back support Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard or mouse Always leave space to rest your hands while using the keyboard or mouse e Letyour upper arms hang naturally at your sides e Sit erect with your feet resting on the floor and your thighs level e When sitting make sure the weight of your legs is on your feet and not on the front of your chair seat Adjust your chair s height or use a footrest if necessary to maintain proper posture Vary your work activities Try to organize your work so that you do not have to type for extended periods of time When you stop typing try to do things that use both hands monitor screen at or below eye level noe wrists relaxed and flat arms at desk level monitor and keyboard positioned directly in front of user AT feet flat on the floor A When Work
98. ed power sources These cables are equipped with three prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable If you must use an extension cable use a three wire cable with properly grounded plugs To help protect your computer system from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power use a surge suppressor line conditioner or un interruptible power supply UPS Be sure nothing rests on your computer system s cables and that the cables are not located where they can be stepped on or tripped over e Do not spill food or liquids on your computer If the computer gets wet consult your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide Do not push any objects into the openings of your computer Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components Keep your computer away from radiators and heat sources Also do not block cooling vents Avoid placing loose papers underneath your computer do not place your computer in a closed in wall unit or on a bed sofa or rug Ergonomic Computing Habits WARNING Improper or prolonged keyboard use may result in injury For comfort and efficiency observe the following ergonomic guidelines when setting up and using your computer system e Position your system so that the monitor and keyboard are directly in front of you as you work Special shelves are available from Dell and other sources to help you corr
99. ed to assist customers in managing the year 2000 rollover D 4 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Software Dell specifically excludes all non Dell developed software from this compliance state ment All software run on Dell branded hardware products should be independently verified by customers to be year 2000 compliant Additional Information For additional information on year 2000 compliance of Dell branded hardware prod ucts refer to Dell s Year 2000 Web site at http www dell com year2000 or contact a Dell customer service representative in your area Warranty Return Policy and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance D 5 D 6 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Index A AC power receptacle 5 8 accelerated graphics port See AGP ACPI option 2 8 AGP 1 3 altemating current See AC Asset Tag option 2 16 assistance technical 1 13 audio controller 4 3 audio line in jack 4 3 audio line out jack 4 3 Auto Power On option 2 12 autoconfiguration serial ports 2 14 basic input output system See BIOS battery replacing 6 14 socket location 6 2 bezel removing and replacing 7 2 BIOS jumper 5 10 revision number 2 2 Boot Sequence option 2 9 booting the computer system 2 9 C cables connector types 7 5 DC power 5 6 7 4 drive interface 5 6 5 8 7 4 SCSI cables 7 17 cache
100. ed to change a jumper setting on the system board and or a jumper or switch setting on an expansion card or on a drive J umpers and switches provide a convenient and reversible way of reconfiguring the circuitry on a printed circuit board For information on jumpers and switches see the following two subsections Jumpers J umpers are small blocks on a circuit board with two or more pins emerging from them Plastic plugs containing a wire fit down over the pins The wire connects the pins and creates a circuit 5 6 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide To change a jumper setting pull the plug off its pin s and carefully fit it down onto the pin s indicated J CAUTION Make sure your system is turned off before you change a jumper setting Otherwise damage to your system or unpredictable results may occur A jumper is referred to as open or unjumpered when the plug is pushed down over only one pin or if there is no plug at all When the plug is pushed down over two pins the jumper is referred to as jumpered In some documents the jumper setting may be shown in text as two numbers such as 1 2 The number 1 is printed on the circuit board so that you can identify each pin number based on the location of pin 1 Figure 5 6 shows the location and default settings of the jumper blocks on your sys tem board See Table 5 1 for the designations default settings and functions of your sy
101. em You can also enter the System Setup program by responding to certain error mes sages See Responding to Error Messages at the end of this chapter System Setup Screens The two System Setup screens Page 1 and Page 2 display the current setup and con figuration information and optional settings for your system Typical examples are illustrated in Figure 2 1 Information on the two System Setup screens is organized in five boxed areas e Title box The box at the top of both screens lists the system name page number Page 1 or Page 2 and the revision number of the basic input output system BIOS e Configuration options The box on the left half of both screens lists the options that define the installed hardware in your computer Fields beside the options contain options or values those that appear bright on the screen can be changed Options or values that you cannot change because they are determined by the system appear less bright Some options have multiple fields which may show options or values as bright or less bright depending upon what options or values you entered in other fields Help The box on the upperright half of both screens displays help information for the option with a currently highlighted field e System data The box in the lower right comer of both screens displays information about your system e Key functions The line of boxes across the bottom of both screens lists keys and t
102. em s hard disk drive To learn more about DMI double click the DMI icon in the Windows Control Panel If your system included Dell installed software Dell provides a menu that allows you to make program diskette sets of your Dell installed software programs drivers and utilities a CD ROM with your operating system accompanied your computer A program diskette set is an uninstalled version of a software package that you can use to reinstall or reconfigure the software You can use this same menu to remove diskette image files individual files that correspond to each dis kette in a program diskette set to reclaim space on the computer s hard disk drive For more information on making program diskette sets see the online help provided in the Dell Program Diskette M aker which is located in the Dell Acces sories folder The Dell OpenM anage program which is a DMI browser that allows you to view your computer s current hardware configuration and operating system ver sion The Dell Inspector 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 program is located in the Dell Accessories folder For more infor mation on the Dell Inspector program see the next subsection Manageability Features Manageability Features Your Dell OptiPlex GX1 or GX1p Managed PC system incorporates many hardware and software features to improve the manage
103. eneral Procedure for Installing SCSI Devices Configure and install one or more SCSI devices in your computer as follows 1 Determine which connector on the internal SCSI cable you will attach to each SCSI device See the previous subsection SCSI Configuration Guidelines CAUTION Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer j CAUTION When you unpack the drive do not set it on a hard surface jt which may damage the drive Instead set the drive on a surface such as a foam pad that will sufficiently cushion it 2 Unpack each SCSI device and prepare it for installation Configure the device for a SCSI ID number and if necessary enable or disable termination For instructions see the documentation that came with the SCSI device as well as the previous subsection SCSI Configuration Guidelines 3 Ifyou are installing a SCSI host adapter card configure the adapter card For instructions on configuring the card see the documentation that came with the adapter card as well as the previous subsection SCSI Configuration Guidelines 4 Install the SCSI devices as appropriate e To install a SCSI hard disk drive complete steps 3 through 7 of Installing an EIDE Hard Disk Drive in the Hard Disk Drive Bracket found earlier in this chapter Then continue with step 5 of this procedure e To install a SCSI tape drive CD ROM drive or DAT drive complete steps 2 through
104. er Management is set to Disabled the default the disks spin con stantly as long as the system is turned on Using the System Setup Program 2 13 Table 2 3 Power Time Out Periods Power EIDE Drive Monitor Management Spindown Standby Monitor Off Setting Time Outs Time Outs Time Outs Disabled Never Never Never Maximum 20 minutes 10 minutes 1 hour Regular 20 minutes 20 minutes 1 hour Minimum 20 minutes 1 hour Never Wakeup On LAN Wakeup On LAN determines whether the Wakeup On LAN feature is set to On or Off You must reboot your system before a change takes effect Sound Sound determines whether the integrated audio controller is On or Off You must reboot your system before a change takes effect NIC NIC determines whether an integrated network interface controller NIC is On or Off You must reboot your system before a change takes effect Mouse Mouse enables or disables the system s built in PS 2 compatible mouse port Dis abling the mouse allows an expansion card to use interrupt request IRQ 12 For more information about built in ports port designations IRQs and the remapping of ports see Connecting Extemal Devices in your online System User s Guide Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 configure the system s built in serial ports These options can be set to Auto the default option to automatically configure a port to a particular designation COM 1 or COM3 for
105. er in this chapter the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password 2 18 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide If awrong or incomplete system password is entered the following message appears on the screen Incorrect password Enter password If an incorrect or incomplete system password is entered again the same message appears on the screen The third and subsequent times an incorrect or incomplete system password is entered the system displays the following message Incorrect password Number of unsuccessful password attempts 3 System halted Must power down The number of unsuccessful attempts made to enter the correct system password can alert you to an unauthorized person attempting to use your system Even after your system is tumed off and on the previous message is displayed each time an incorrect or incomplete system password is entered NOTE You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with System Password and Setup Password to further protect your system from unauthorized changes For more information see Password Status found earlier in this chapter Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password To delete or change an existing system password perform the following steps 1 Enter the System Setup program and verify that the Password Status option is set to Unlocked Enter the System Setup program b
106. er management features of the computer are enabled To disable or change the operation of these features you must change the setting for the Power Management category in the System Setup program For instructions see Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program NOTES As an ENERGY STAR Partner Dell Computer Corporation has determined XX that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency Any Dell computer bearing the ENERGY STAR Emblem is certified to comply with EPA Energy Star requirements 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 power consumption beyond the limits set by the EPA s ENERGY STAR Computers program EPA POLLUTION PREVENTER Figure 1 3 ENERGY STAR Emblem The EPAs ENERGY STAR Computers program is a joint effort between the EPA and computer manufacturers to reduce air pollution by promoting energy efficient com puter products The EPA estimates that use of ENERGY STAR computer products can save computer users up to two billion dollars annually in electricity costs In tum this reduction in electricity usage can reduce emissions of carbon dioxide the gas pri marily responsible for the greenhouse effect and sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides which are the two primary causes of acid rain 1 10 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Instal
107. erence in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction manual may cause interference with radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception which can be determined by tum ing the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e ncrease the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this docu ment in compliance with FCC regulations Product name Dell OptiPlex GX1 or GX1p e Model number MMP e Company name Dell Computer Corporation EMC Engineering Department One Dell Way Round Rock Texas 78682 USA 512 338 4400 IC Notice Canada Only Most Dell computer systems and other Dell digital apparatus are classified by the Industry Canada IC Interference Causing Equipment Standard 43 ICES 003 as Class B digital devices To determine which classification Class A or B applie
108. et 4 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 securing clips 2 Figure 6 7 Installing a DIMM Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM press the securing clips outward see Figure 6 8 simultaneously until the DIMM disengages from the socket it should pop up slightly S 4 Figure 6 8 Removing a DIMM 6 10 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Adding Video Memory OptiPlex GX1 Only You can upgrade video memory on an OptiPlex GX1 from 4 to 8 MB by installing a video memory upgrade module OptiPlex GX1p systems come with 8 MB of video memory Upgrading the video memory increases video performance and allows you to use video modes for application programs that require high resolutions and many colors To upgrade the video memory perform the following steps CAUTION See Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety instructions at the front of this guide 1 Remove the computer cover according to the instructions in Removing the Computer Cover in Chapter 5 To access the video memory upgrade socket labeled VIDEO UPGRADE on the system board remove the expansion card cage as described in Removing the Expansion Card Cage in Chapter 5 Orient the module as shown in Figure 6 9 Then install it in the socket Video
109. fer to the documentation that came with your operating system Partitioning and Logically Formatting Your EIDE Hard Disk Drive EIDE hard disk drives must be physically formatted partitioned and logically format ted before they can be used to store data Every hard disk drive from Dell is physically formatted before it is sent to you NOTE On systems with hard disk drives larger than 2 gigabytes GB create a pri mary partition of 2 GB and divide the remaining capacity into partitions of 2 GB or less For example a system with a 2 5 GB hard disk drive would have a primary parti tion of 2 GB drive C and a second partition of 500 megabytes M B drive D Hard disk drives must be partitioned this way because M S DOS based operating sys tems including Windows NT when using a file allocation table FAT 16 file system do not support drive partitions larger than 2 GB To partition and logically format your hard disk drive use the program s offered by your operating system For MS DOS use the fdisk and format commands to perform these procedures The fdisk and format commands are described in the M S DOS reference documentation Installing Drives 7 15 CAUTION If you format your hard disk drive under the OS 2 High Perfor mance File System HPFS you cannot reformat the drive for MS DOS without losing all HPFS data See your OS 2 documentation for details For OS 2 see the discussion on partitioning and logically formattin
110. g hard disk drives in the documentation that came with the operating system CAUTION If you format your hard disk drive under the Windows NT File System NTFS you cannot reformat the drive for MS DOS without losing all NTFS data See your Windows NT documentation for details For Windows NT see the discussion on partitioning and logically formatting hard disk drives in the documentation that came with the operating system For the UNIX operating system refer to your UNIX documentation Installing SCSI Devices To use SCSI devices in your Dell computer you must have a SCSI host adapter card which comes with its own SCSI cable This cable can be used to attach a variety of SCSI devices hard disk drives tape drives and so on The SCSI host adapter config ures the devices attached to it as one subsystem not as independent devices Although SCSI devices are installed essentially the same way as other devices their configuration requirements are different SCSI Configuration Guidelines For details on configuring your SCSI subsystem refer to the documentation that came with your SCSI devices and or your host adapter card The following sub sections offer some general guidelines SCSI ID Numbers Each device attached to a SCSI host adapter card as well as the card itself must have a unique SCSI identification ID number from 0 to 7 When SCSI devices are shipped from Dell the default SCSI ID numbers are assigned as fol
111. ge If it does not find a CD in the drive the system tries to boot from drive A then from drive C and finally from the Plug and Play network adapters in the order found Device List Device List provides access to the Device List screen where you can choose from a list of available boot devices to boot from and spedfy the order in which your computer Using the System Setup Program 2 9 attempts to boot from these devices To view the Device List screen press lt Ctn gt and the right arrow key Table 2 2 lists other navigation keys used on the Device List screen Table 2 2 Device List Screen Navigation Keys Keys Action JB ZE cja DO oj Returns the boot device lists to the default settings Moves the selected item up or down in the boot sequence Exits to Page 2 of the System Setup screens Moves the selected item from one Boot Device Priority list to the other CAUTION Only a technically knowledgeable person should change the set fi tings in the Device List screen The Device List screen See Figure 2 2 provides three options for listing and prioritiz ing the available boot devices in your system Boot Device Priority The Boot Device Priority option lists all bootable devices hard disk drives CD ROM drives and so on that are controlled by the system BIOS and any Plug and Play network adapters installed in the computer e Exclude From Boot Device Priority The Exclude From Boot Device Priorit
112. h the settings you selected in the ICU Removing 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 NOTE When you remove a Plug and Play or PCI expansion card from your computer you do not need to run the ICU To remove a Plug and Play or PCI expansion card complete steps 2 through 9 in Removing an Expansion Card in Chapter 6 3 12 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Use the following procedure to remove a non Plug and Play ISA expansion card from your computer 1 Start the ICU as described in Starting the ICU found earlier in this chapter 2 Select the card from the current system configuration list in the ICU window 3 Select Remove Card from the Configuration menu or click Remove The ICU requests verification that you want to remove the card 4 Click Yes to free the resources allocated to the card and remove the card name from the list of active cards or click No to cancel the operation The ICU retums to the ICU window CAUTION After removing a card from the system configuration using the ICU you must turn off the system and physically remove the card Failure to do so can damage your system 5 Remove the non Plug and Play ISA expansion card from the computer See Removing an Expansion Card in Chapter 6 for instructions Viewing Resources
113. he power cable into the AC power receptacle on the back of the SCSI device Connect the other end of the power cable into a standard electrical wall outlet Check all other cable connections Fold all internal cables out of the way to pro vide airflow for the fan or cooling vents If you installed an externally accessible device remove the front bezel and remove the front panel insert for the drive bay from the front bezel Then replace the front bezel For instructions see Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel and Removing and Replacing Front Panel Inserts found earlier in this chapter Installing Drives 7 19 10 Replace the computer cover Then reconnect your computer and periph erals to their power sources and turn them on NOTE After you remove and replace the cover the chassis intrusion detector will cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start up ALERT Cover was previously removed 11 To reset the chassis intrusion detector enter the System Setup program and reset Chassis Intrusion to Not Detected If necessary update the system configuration information for the Drives Primary category NOTE If a setup password has been assigned by someone else contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector If you installed a SCSI hard disk drive set the Drive category 0 or 1 under Drives Primary to None See Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Pr
114. he Password Status option to Unlocked In this state the system password can be disabled at system start up by pressing Ctri Enter and then changed through the System Password option Boot Sequence Boot Sequence can be set to Diskette First the default option Hard Disk Only CD ROM First or Device List The term boot refers to the system s start up procedure When turned on the system bootstraps itself into an operational state by loading into memory a small program which in turn loads the necessary operating system Boot Sequence tells the system where to look for the files that it needs to load Diskette First Selecting Diskette First causes the system to try booting from drive A first If the system finds a diskette that is not bootable in the drive or finds a problem with the drive itself it displays an error message If it does not find a diskette in the drive the system tries to boot from the hard disk drive drive 0 then from the CD ROM drive and finally from the Plug and Play network adapters in the order found Hard Disk Only Selecting Hard Disk Only causes the system to attempt to boot first from the hard disk drive and then from the Plug and Play network adapters in the order found CD ROM First Selecting CD ROM First causes the system to try booting from the CD ROM drive first If the system finds a CD that is not bootable in the drive orfinds a problem with the drive itself it displays an error messa
115. heir functions within the System Setup program 2 2 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Using the System Setup Program Table 2 1 lists the keys you use to view or change information on the System Setup screens and to exit the program Table 2 1 System Setup Navigation Keys Keys Action Sef a0 He e JL gt DHE B D B s Ls n o E 5 D Moves to the next field Moves to the previous field Cycles through the options in a field In many fields you can also type the appropriate value Scrolls through help information Switches between Page 1 and Page 2 Exits the System Setup program without rebooting the system and retums the system to its previous state the boot routine For most of the options any changes you make are recorded but do not take effect until the next time you boot the sys tem For a few options as noted in the help area the changes take effect immediately Exits the System Setup program and reboots the system implementing any changes you have made Resets the selected option to its default setting Enters the Device List screen when the Boot Devices menu option is set to Device List See Table 2 2 for more informa tion on the keys you use in the Device List screen Using the System Setup Program 2 3 configuration options title box help Page 1 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation EEE
116. iate FCC notice Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Computer Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the follow ing two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation C2 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower M anaged PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A dig ital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction manual may cause harmful interference with radio communications Oper ation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig ital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interf
117. immediately rebooting the system is not required You can also toggle between the rated processor speed and the compatibility speed while the system is running in real mode by pressing lt Cti gt lt Alt gt lt gt For keyboards that do not use American English press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt gt Num Lock Num Lock determines whether your system boots with the Num Lock mode activated on 101 or 102 key keyboards it does not apply to 84 key keyboards When Num Lock mode is activated the rightmost bank of keys on your keyboard provides the mathematical and numeric functions shown at the tops of the keys When Num Lock mode is turned off these keys provide cursor control functions according to the label on the bottom of each key Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion displays the status of the system chassis intrusion monitor The default setting is Not Detected If the computer cover is removed the setting changes from Not Detected to Detected and the following message is displayed during the boot sequence at system Start up Alert Cover was previously removed To clear this field and allow future intrusions to be detected enter the System Setup program during the system s poweron self test POST as described earlier in this chapter At the Chassis Intrusion option use the left or right arrow key to choose Reset This action changes the setting to its default value Not Detected NOTE When enabled the setup passwor
118. ing Inside Your Computer Before you remove the computer cover perform the following steps in the sequence indicated CAUTION Do not attempt to service the computer system yourself except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in Dell documentation Always follow installation and service instructions closely To help avoid possible damage to the system board wait until the LED on the riser board see Figure 6 3 has gone out after you turn off the system before removing a component from the system board or disconnecting a peripheral device from the computer 1 Touch an unpainted metal surface on the chassis such as the metal around the card slot openings at the back of the computer before touching anything inside your computer While you work periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components 2 Turn off your computer and any peripherals vi vii 3 Disconnect your computer and peripherals from their power sources Also disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock In addition take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop not on the cable itself Some cables have a connector with locking tabs if you are dis connecting this type of cable press in on
119. ing and then lock the padlock security cable slot padlock ring Figure 1 2 Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring Passwords The password feature enables you to set a userdefined password to restrict access to the system Additional protection is available through the System Setup program When the Setup Password category is set to Enabled Password Status allows you to prevent the system password from being changed or disabled at boot time For more information see Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program Introduction 1 9 Using the Power Switch If the system does not turn off when the power switch is pressed the system may be hung Press and hold the power switch until the system tums off completely this pro cess may take several seconds Altematively press the reset button to reset the system and reboot If the system is hung and both buttons fail to function properly unplug the AC power cable from the computer wait for it to completely stop running plug in the AC power cable and if it the system does not restart press the power switch to restart the system ENERGY STAR Compliance Certain configurations of Dell computer systems comply with the requirements set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency EPA for energy efficient computers If the front panel of your computer bears the ENERGY STAR Emblem see Figure 1 3 your original configuration complied with these requirements and all ENERGY STAR pow
120. installed a non EIDE tape drive as the second drive set the Diskette Drive B category to Not Installed For EIDE CD ROM and tape drives set the appropriate Drive option 0 or 1 under Drives Secondary to Auto 16 Verify that your system works correctly See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur Use the fol lowing guidelines to determine which test to use e f you installed a diskette drive test it by running all of the subtests in the Diskette Drive s test group of the Dell Diagnostics e f you installed a CD ROM drive see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on loading device drivers and using the drive If it is an EIDE CD ROM drive test it by running all of the subtests in the IDE CD ROM Drives test group of the Dell Diagnostics e f you installed a tape drive first verify that your diskette drive is still operat ing correctly by running all of the subtests in the Diskette Drive s test group of the Dell Diagnostics Then perform a tape backup and verification test with the drive as instructed in the tape drive software documentation that came with the tape drive NOTE Tape drives sold by Dell come with their own operating software and doc umentation After you install a tape drive refer to the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing and using the tape drive software
121. installing video drivers see Using Drivers and Utilities in your online System User s Guide For instructions on changing to a different video driver see your operating sys tem documentation Reinstalling DirectX and Video Drivers If you ever need to reinstall the Microsoft Windows 95 operating system you should also reinstall the software drivers and utilities that came with your Dell system This section specifically describes how to reinstall DirectX drivers and video drivers Your online System User s Guide describes how to install other types of drivers and utilities DirectX is a group of technologies designed to enhance application programs that are rich in multimedia elements such as full color graphics video 3D animation and surround sound The presence of DirectX drivers on your system also ensures accelerated graphics port AGP support To reinstall DirectX drivers and any other drivers and utilities that came with your sys tem you need a set of diskettes that contain the software If your computer is not part of a centrally managed network such as a network that connects computer workstations in an office environment you should create a set of program diskettes using the Dell Program Diskette Maker The program diskettes contain installation Using Integrated Devices 4 1 programs for the drivers and utilities needed by your system To access the Program Diskette Maker click the Start button and point to Programs Then
122. instructions at the front of this guide 3 Remove the computer cover as instructed in Removing the Computer Cover in Chapter 5 Installing Drives 7 11 4 Remove the drive bracket from the chassis If a hard disk drive is already installed in the drive bracket disconnect the DC power cable and EIDE cable from the drive Remove the screw securing the hard disk drive bracket to the drive cage in the chassis Grasp the bracket and rotate it outward from the chassis until the sliding tab clears the slide rail on the drive cage see Figure 7 10 Lift the bracket up slightly to free its hinge tabs from the chassis slots drive cage slide rail chassis slots hinge tabs Figure 7 10 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Bracket 5 Slide the drive into the chosen bay of the bracket oriented so that the connectors on the back of the drive will face the back of the chassis when the bracket is reinstalled see Figure 7 11 6 Align the four screw holes of the drive and bracket Insert and tighten the screws that came with your upgrade kit If you are installing a drive in the 1 6 inch bay use the four screw holes in the side of the 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 7 12 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide sliding tab 16 inch drive drive bracket Figure 7 11 Inserting a 1 6 In
123. ion card before you install it in your computer Using the ISA Configuration Utility 3 3 After you have run the ICU for your non Plug and Play ISA expansion cards and it has configured all your Plug and Play and PCI expansion cards you can use the utility to lock the configuration of your Plug and Play and PCI expansion cards so that they are always assigned the same resources See your online System Users Guide or Lock ing and Unlocking Cards found later in this chapter for details Preparing to Use the ICU Before using the ICU for the first time you must complete the following steps 1 If your system includes Dell installed software make a program dis kette of the utility from the diskette image on your hard disk drive X NOTE If you received an ISA Configuration Utility Diskette with your system skip to step 2 For instructions on how to create a program diskette from the diskette image see the online help provided in the Program Diskette Maker which is available in the Dell Accessories folder 2 Ifyou want to use your mouse with the ICU copy your mouse driver file mouse exe to your ICU diskette 3 Make a backup copy of your ICU diskette as described in the next sub section Backing Up the ICU Diskette Use the backup copy whenever you run the utility store the original diskette in a safe place Backing Up the ICU Diskette Before using the ICU make a backup copy of the ICU diskette by performing the fol
124. ive Your drive s power input connector to which you connect the DC power cable resembles the connector shown in Fig ure 7 4 power input connector DC power cable Figure 7 4 DC Power Cable Connector 7 4 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide The drive s interface connector is a card edge connector or a header connector as shown in Figure 7 5 card edge notch connector on drive Des colored strip header connector on drive LZ nu interface cables N colored strip Figure 7 5 Drive Interface Connectors When attaching the interface cable to a drive be sure to match the colored strip on the cable to pin 1 of the drives interface connector For the location of pin 1 on the drive s interface connector see the documentation that came with the drive When disconnecting an interface cable from the system board be sure to press in on the locking tabs on the cable connector before disconnecting the cable When attach ing an interface cable to the system board be sure that the locking tabs snap into place ensuring that the cable is firmly attached to the connector on the system board CAUTION When connecting an interface cable do not reverse the interface cable do not place the colored strip away from pin 1 of the connector Reversing the cable prevents the drive from operating and could damage the controller the drive or both Most interface connectors are keyed
125. ives must be partitioned this way because M S DOS based operating systems including Windows NT when using aFAT16 file system do not support drive partitions largerthan 2 GB 720 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide APPENDIX A Technical Specifications Table A 1 Technical Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessortype Intemal cache aa aaa aaa eee L2 cache memory Math coproceSSOr 1 1111 1 Intel Pentium II microprocessor that runs at 266 MHz internally 66 externally 333 MHz intemally 66 MHz externally at 350 MHz intemally 100 MHz extemally at 400 MHz intemally 100 MHz extemally or at 450 MHz internally 100 M Hz extemally Design provides for future Dell supported upgrades A slower compatibility speed can be set through the System Setup program 32 KB first level 16 KB data cache 16 KB instruction cache 512 KB pipelined burst fourway set associative write back SRAM intemal to Pentium II microprocessor System Information System chip set Data bus width 1111 Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels 1 System BIOS chip System Clock uaaa aaa aaaaa nadaja Intel 82440BX PCI AGP 66 or 100 MHz matches extemal processor speed NOTE For the full name of an ab
126. lation Guide Computer users can also help to reduce electricity usage and its side effects by turn ing off their computer systems when they are not in use for extended periods of time particularly at night and on weekends Important Note for Windows 95 Users Your system was configured by Dell to optimize the features of the Windows 95 oper ating system To ensure that all of these features are maintained on your system you must use the version of Windows 95 that Dell installed on your hard disk drive Should you need to reinstall Windows 95 on an OptiPlex GX1 or GX1p systemfor any reason you must be sure to reinstall the correct version Dell recommends perform ing a periodic tape backup of the systems entire hard disk drive so that if necessary the operating system drivers and other software can be reinstalled as originally con figured with a minimum of downtime If you are unable to reinstall your software from a tape backup of the hard disk drive you can reinstall Windows 95 from the system s Windows 95 CD that you received from Dell However if you reinstall Windows 95 in this manner the bus mastering functionality of the Windows 95 EIDE driver which was operative in your original con figuration will be disabled Your system will operate without the bus mastering functionality with only a small degradation in performance For information on the advantages of using bus mastering drivers see Bus M astering EIDE Drivers i
127. ll computer systems that are classified for Class B environments may include an on board net work interface controller NIC If your Class B system contains a NIC it may be considered to be a Class A system at the time that the NIC is connected to a network When the NIC is not connected to a network your system is considered to be a Class B digital device Most Dell computer systems are classified for Class B environments To determine the electromagnetic classification for your system or device refer to the following sections specific for each regulatory agency Each section provides country specific EMC EMI or product safety information FCC Notices U S Only Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Federal Communications Commis sion FCC as Class B digital devices However the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A To determine which classification applies to your computer system examine all FCC registration labels located on the bottom or back panel of your computer on card mounting brackets and on the cards themselves If any one of the labels carries a Class A rating your entire system is con sidered to be a Class A digital device If all labels carry either the Class B rating distinguished by either an FCC ID number or the FCC logo F your system is con sidered to be a Class B digital device Once you have determined your system s FCC classification read the appropr
128. logy equipment ITE However the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A ITE including peripherals expansion cards printers input output I O devices moni tors and so on integrated into or connected to the system should match the electromagnetic environment classification Class A or B of the computer system To determine which classification applies to your computer system examine the regu latory labels markings see Figures E 1 and E 2 located on the bottom or back panel of your computer Once you have determined your system s VCCI classification read the appropriate VCCI notice Class A ITE VOCI oak it EMI m Lap WIELE ET EI This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI for information technology equipment If this equipment is used in a domestic environment radio disturbance may arise When such trouble occurs the user may be required to take corrective actions Regulatory Notices C 5 VCCI A Figure C 1 VCCI Class A ITE Regulatory Mark Class B ITE T SELBE S6 ELE LIE A tHe MCCI x B uisWemB CY Z ORRERA CoH I m TT nS H FFT L yb EE 2 R Ea YA i de m as Tox Th Ei opm FEN 2 ie chm s A E gd E H D d e NE Eaa i LITT w w 1 6 wi T 4 f x e yi in j g BRERA eL fi o CE LHR Of This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI
129. lows e ASCSI host adapter card is configured as SCSI ID 7 e ASCSI tape drive or digital audio tape DAT drive is configured as SCSI ID 6 e A SCSI CD ROM drive is configured as SCSI ID 5 SCSI hard disk drives are usually configured as SCSI ID O The drive used to boot your system should always be configured as SCSI ID O NOTE There is no requirement that SCSI ID numbers be assigned sequentially or that devices be attached to the cable in order by ID number 716 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide 4t SCSI Cable and SCSI Termination The type of cabling you receive with your SCSI device depends on the type of device you are installing e Ifyou are installing an intemal narrow SCSI device such as a CD ROM drive or tape drive you have a 50 pin internal SCSI cable as shown in Figure 7 14 One end of this cable attaches to the SCSI host adapter The three connectors on the other end of the cable are used for attaching up to three narrow SCSI devices installed in the externally accessible drive bays 50 pin SCSI cable to devices in externally accessible drive bay 68 pin SCSI cable to hard disk drives Figure 7 14 Internal SCSI Cable Ifyou are installing an intemal wide SCSI device such as a wide SCSI hard disk drive you have a 68 pin internal SCSI cable as shown in Figure 7 14 One end of this cable attaches to the SCSI host adapter and the two connect
130. memory modules are keyed or designed to fit in the socket in only one direction The socket on the system board is notched so that the video memory module can be firmly seated only one way Align the video memory module s edge connector with the slot in the center of the socket Press the video memory module s edge connector firmly into the socket Pivot the module down until it clicks into place If you do not hear a sharp click you should remove the module and reinstall it video memory video memory upgrade socket upgrade module Figure 6 9 Installing a Video Memory Upgrade Module 4 Replace the expansion card cage as described in Replacing the Expansion Card Cage in Chapter 5 Installing System Board Options 6 11 5 Replace the computer cover reconnect your computer and peripherals to their power sources and turn them on NOTE After you remove and replace the cover the chassis intrusion detector will cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start up ALERT Cover was previously removed As the system boots it detects the presence of the new video memory and auto matically changes the system configuration information in the System Setup program 6 Enter the System Setup program confirm that the amount of video memory displayed in the Video Memory category is 8 MB and reset Chassis Intrusion to Not Detected See Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program If the video memor
131. moving 6 6 removing with ICU 3 12 resources viewing 3 13 unlisted cards 3 9 3 11 3 12 with diskette drive controller 2 16 with hard disk drive controller 2 15 with ports 2 14 expansion card cage removing and replacing 5 12 expansion card connector 6 4 extended data out See EDO F failures 1 13 filler bracket 6 5 fixed disk See drives EIDE hard disk drives SCSI devices fixing problems 1 13 floppy drives See diskette drives formatting EIDE hard disk drives 7 15 SCSI hard disk drives 7 20 front panel inserts 7 3 G getting help 1 13 H hard disk See drives EIDE hard disk drives SCSI devices Hard Disk Only option 2 9 hard disk drives See drives EIDE hard disk drives SCSI devices hardware options See upgrade options header connector 7 5 help for ISA Configuration Utility 3 5 getting 1 13 tools 1 13 high level formatting 7 15 7 20 host adapter card SCSI 7 16 hung system 1 10 I ICU about 3 1 backing up diskette 3 4 Configuration M anager 3 16 B 6 database 3 3 error messages B 1 exiting 3 14 help 3 5 Index ICU configuration files 3 3 key functions 3 5 listed cards 3 6 3 11 3 12 locking cards 3 14 modifying expansion cards 3 11 preparing to use 3 4 removing expansion cards 3 12 resources viewing 3 13 saving the configuration 3 14 starting 3 2 3 5 unlisted cards 3 9 3 11 3 12 unlocking cards 3 14 when to run 3 3
132. mponent from the system board wait until the light emitting diode LED on the riser board see Figure 6 3 goes out after you turn off the computer before disconnecting the peripheral or removing the component to avoid possible damage to the system board In addition Dell recommends that you periodically review the safety instructions at the front of this guide Unpacking Your Hardware Option When you remove an option from its shipping carton you may find it wrapped in anti static packing material designed to protect it from electrostatic damage Do not remove the packing material until you are ready to install the option CAUTION See Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety jt instructions at the front of this guide Removing the Computer Cover Use the following procedure to remove the computer cover 1 Turn off your computer and peripherals and observe the Warning for Your Personal Safety and Protection of Your Equipment described earlier in this chapter Also observe the safety instructions at the front of this guide 2 Ifyou have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel see Figure 5 1 remove the padlock 5 2 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide padlock ring Figure 5 1 Padlock Installed CAUTION See Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety instructions at the front of this guide 3 Remove
133. n the system the utility generates an error message See Appendix B ISA Config uration Utility Messages for an explanation of the message and a possible solution to the conflict If you are satisfied with the default resources assigned to the card you can skip the remainder of this procedure 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 communications card can have fax modem and scanner functions each of which may have one or more associated resources tard fu Cord kia 1 Coe iur wi im Corre Geib ia Ailes ras Hi bar wielr pn ez FED Car BA Chaser need NK es ee LL Figure 3 3 Card Configuration Dialog Box To change any of the resource settings for the card select the resource setting and then click Settings The Configuration Settings dialog box See Figure 3 4 displays the name of the resource that you selected in the upperleft corner of the box The resource values currently associated with the selected function are displayed in the Resources for Choice box The resource values displayed are IRQ DMA Mem ory Hex and I O Port Hex Na Figure 3 4 Configuration Settings Dialog Box for Assigning an IRQ Line Using the ISA Configuration Utility 3 7 8 To change the resource se
134. n of this message box NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in the online System User s Guide B 2 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Table B 1 Configuration Utility Messages continued Message Probable Cause Corrective Action This device is unconfigurable because of a resource conflict with card card name The con flicting resource is resource name To fix reconfigure the conflicting card The selected card is un configurable because one of its resources is already being used by another device Perform the following procedure 1 Make a note of the card name and the type of conflicting resource 2 Follow the procedure in Modifying a Card in Chapter 3 and change the value for resource name used by card name The ICU has suc cessfully config ured all Plug and Play cards in your system For the new configuration to take effect save the configuration then reboot your System The ICU has successfully configured all of the Plug and Play expansion cards that were not configured by the Configuration M anager To accept these settings save the configuration information into NVRAM by selecting Exit from the File menu and then selecting Yes to save You must reboot your system for these settings to take effect The loaded card is not a category card Press OK to
135. n power input connector POWER_2 3 3 V power input connector RISER Riser board connector SERIALn Serial port connectors SLOT1 Pentium II processor SEC cartridge connector TAPI Telephony connector USB USB connectors VIDEO_UPGRADE Video memory upgrade socket NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in your online System User s Guide Removing and Replacing the Expansion Card Cage Your Dell computer has a removable expansion card cage which greatly simplifies many installation procedures by allowing you to remove the riser board and all installed expansion cards in a single step Removing the Expansion Card Cage Use the following procedure to remove the expansion card cage f CAUTION See Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety instructions at the front of this guide 1 Remove the computer cover as instructed in Removing the Computer Cover found earlier in this chapter 2 Check any cables connected to expansion cards through the back panel openings Disconnect any cables that will not reach to where the cage must be placed upon removal from the chassis 3 Locate the securing lever see Figure 5 7 Rotate the lever toward the back of the computer until it stops 5 12 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide securing lever Figure 5 7 Removing the Expansion Card Cage Slide the expan
136. n the Using Drivers and Utilities section of your online System User s Guide You may also need to reinstall your system s video audio and NIC drivers from the diskettes created from the Dell installed software on your system NOTE If you are a system administrator of corporate networks and you must down load Windows 95 from a server to client systems make sure that you have the Windows 95 backup media for the OptiPlex GX1 system on your server before downloading Intel PIIX4 INF Update Installer for Windows 95 NOTE The following procedure applies only to versions of Windows 95 installed by Dell If you must reinstall Windows 95 on your computer system you also need to run the Intel PIIX4 INF Update Installer for Windows 95 immediately after installing the oper ating system Doing so enables Windows 95 to detect and configure PCI devices controlled by the integrated 82371EB component Before you can perform the update you must make a diskette copy of the update software from the disk image on the hard disk drive To make the diskette copy use the Program Diskette Maker which is located in the Dell Accessories folder Refer to the online System User s Guide for information about using the Program Diskette Maker Introduction 1 11 The following procedure describes how to install the update 1 10 11 Insert the Windows 95 Intel Support Driver Ver A00 diskette into drive A Click the Start button and click Run
137. nd Play or PCI expan sion card perform the following steps 1 If it is not already installed install the Plug and Play or PCI expansion card Then turn on the system Complete steps 2 through 9 in Installing an Expansion Card in Chapter 6 Start the ICU See Starting the ICU found earlier in this chapter Select Locking Enabled from the Advanced menu in the ICU window A check mark next to Locking Enabled signifies that the feature is active a Lock button appears on the tool bar Select the Plug and Play or PCI expansion card that you want to lock or unlock from the Cards Configured in System list Click Lock or select Lock Unlock Card from the Advanced menu Both options toggle the lock state of the selected card Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources You can also lock and unlock individual resources for a Plug and Play or PCI expansion card To do so perform the following steps 1 If it is not already installed install the Plug and Play or PCI expansion card Then turn on the system Complete steps 2 through 9 in Installing an Expansion Card in Chapter 6 Start the ICU See Starting the ICU found earlier in this chapter Select Locking Enabled from the Advanced menu in the ICU window A check mark next to Locking Enabled signifies that the feature is active a Lock button appears on the tool bar Select the Plug and Play or PCI expansion card that you want to lock or unlock from the Cards Co
138. nd Table 6 1 6 8 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Install or replace DIMMs as necessary to reach the desired memory total Follow the instructions in Installing a DIMM or Removing a DIMM as appro priate found later in this section Rotate the power supply back into the computer chassis Replace the computer cover reconnect your computer and peripherals to their power sources and turn them on NOTE After you remove and replace the cover the chassis intrusion detector will cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start up ALERT Cover was previously removed After the system completes the poweron self test POST routine the system runs amemory test that displays the total memory of all installed DIM Ms includ ing those you just installed NOTE If the memory total is incorrect tum off your computer and peripherals and disconnect them from their power sources remove the computer cover and make sure that the installed DIMMs are seated properly in their sockets Then repeat this step The system detects that the new memory does not match the existing system configuration information which is stored in nonvolatile random access memory NVRAM and generates the following message The amount of system memory has changed Strike the Fl key to continue F2 to run the setup utility Press lt F2 gt to enter the System Setup progr
139. necting external devices Maintaining the system e Contacting Dell The guide also contains a glossary of commonly used terms and abbreviations The System User s Guide is located in the Dell Accessories folder To print any of the topics from this guide display the topic you want on your screen and select Print Topic from the File menu Getting 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 informa tion onthese help tools see the chapter titled Getting Help in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide or the Contacting Dell section in the online System User s Guide Introduction 1 13 1 14 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide CHAPTER 2 Using the System Setup Program Each time you turn on your computer system or press the reset button the system compares the hardware installed in the system to the hardware listed in the system configuration information stored in nonvolatile random access memory NVRAM on the system board If the system detects a discrepancy it generates error messages that identify the incorrect configuration settings The system then prompts you to enter the System Setup program to correct the setting You can use the System Setup program as follows e To change the system configuration information after you add change or remove
140. nfigured in System list Click Modify or select Modify Card from the Configure menu From the Card Configuration dialog box select the function you want to lock or unlock Using the ISA Configuration Utility 3 15 7 Click Settings 8 Modify the resource setting and or resources offered on the Configura tion Settings dialog box if necessary See Modifying a Card found earlier in this chapter for more information 9 Select Lock Resources The Lock Resources box toggles the lock state of the selected configuration setting 10 Repeat steps 6 through 9 for any other configuration settings that you want to lock or unlock 11 Click OK in the Card Configuration dialog box when you have finished making your selections 3 16 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide CHAPTER 4 Using Integrated Devices This chapter describes the configuration software provided with your system for the following integrated devices e Video controller e Audio controller Optional network interface controller NIC See the corresponding section in this chapter for the device you want to configure or reconfigure Video Controller Your system has an ATI 3D Rage Pro 2X accelerated graphics port AGP video con troller If your system came with a Dell installed operating system the video drivers for that operating system are installed on your hard disk drive For information on re
141. nformation 3 Verify that the NIC is enabled in the System Setup program See Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program for more information 4 Start Windows NT 4 0 and log in as user Administrator or as a user with Administrator privileges For information on administrative users and privileges see your Windows NT documentation 5 Double click My Computer double click Control Panel and then dou ble click the Network icon NOTE If you are installing networking on your system for the first time Win dows NT displays a message asking if you want to install networking Click Yes and refer to your Windows NT documentation for instructions 6 Click the Adapters tab in the Network Control Panel and then click Add to access the Select Network Adapter window 7 Click Have Disk Using Integrated Devices 4 5 10 11 12 13 Insert diskette 2 into drive A type a and then click OK Select 3Com Fast EtherLink EtherLink XL PCI Bus Master NIC 3C905B TX and then click OK When prompted for diskette 2 click OK When the operating system has finished copying files from diskette 2 click Close in the Windows Welcome screen and remove the diskette from drive A Then click Close in the Network window When prompted enter information about your specific network See your system administrator for information Click Yes in the Network Settings Change window to restart your system Windows NT 3 5x NIC To c
142. nsion cards See also expansion cards configuration 3 3 ports adding expansion cards with ports 2 14 autoconfiguration 2 14 designations 2 14 illustrated 4 3 5 8 power AC power receptacle 5 8 Index 5 button 1 10 cables for drives 7 4 power input connectors 6 2 Power Management option 2 12 power supply about 5 6 input connectors 6 2 rotating away from the system board 5 14 problem solving 1 13 PSWD jumper 2 21 5 10 PXE 1 7 R regulatory notices C 2 Reserved Memory option 2 6 retum policy D 3 ribbon cables 7 5 riser board connector 6 2 expansion card connectors 6 3 S safety instructions for preventing ESD viii general v health considerations vi list 5 1 SCSI devices See also drives tape drives about 7 16 cables 7 17 configuration guidelines 7 16 formatting SCSI hard disk drives 7 20 host adapter card 7 16 ID numbers 7 16 installing 7 16 interface cables 7 17 partitioning SCSI hard disk drives 7 20 termination 7 17 SEC cartridge location 6 2 security 2 12 2 22 See also setup password system password security cable slot location 5 8 using 1 9 Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 options 2 14 serial ports autoconfiguration 2 14 connectors 4 3 5 8 6 2 disabling and enabling 2 14 service 1 13 Service Tag option 2 16 setup password about 2 12 assigning 2 20 changing or deleting an existing password 2 21 disabling a forgotten passwo
143. nsion slot you intend to use see Figure 6 4 Save the screw to use when installing the expansion card later in this procedure 6 4 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide filler bracket Figure 6 4 Removing the Filler Bracket Install the expansion card Insert the card edge connector firmly into the expansion card connector on the riser board Gently rock the card into the connector until the card is fully seated see Figure 6 5 expansion card card edge connector riser board expansion card cage expansion card connector Figure 6 5 Installing an Expansion Card When the card is firmly seated in the connector and the card mounting bracket is flush with the brackets on either side of it secure the bracket with the screw you removed in step 4 Installing System Board Options 6 5 10 11 If you are installing an optional Wakeup On LAN network card attach the three wire power cable that came with the card to the P1 connector on the riser board see Figure 6 3 and to the network interface con troller NIC card Replace the expansion card cage in the chassis as instructed in Replacing the Expansion Card Cage in Chapter 5 Connect any cables that should be attached to the card See the documentation that came with the card for information about its cable connections Replace the computer cover reconnect your computer and peripher
144. nto the 50 or 68 pin connector on the back of the device The connectors on narrow SCSI cables are keyed for proper positioning a raised area on the outside of the header connector fits into a notch on the device con nector The connectors on wide SCSI cables are shaped so that they can be attached one way only If you are installing an external SCSI device connect one end of the extemal SCSI cable to the SCSI bus connector on the back of the device Attach the SCSI cable to the connector on the SCSI host adapter card CAUTION You must match the colored strip on the internal SCSI cable with pin 1 on the adapter card connector to avoid possible damage to your system e If youare installing an internal SCSI device connect the colored edge on the internal SCSI cable to the pin 1 end of the 50 pin connector for a narrow SCSI device or the 68 pin connector for a wide SCSI device on the adapter card and then press the cable connector firmly onto the adapter card connector f you are installing an external SCSI device connect the other end of the external SCSI cable to the external connector on the adapter card For additional instructions see the documentation that came with the adapter card Connect the SCSI device s to power e f you are installing an internal SCSI device connect a DC power cable to the power input connector on the SCSI device e If you are installing an extemal SCSI device connect the socket end of t
145. o accommodate a controller card installed in an expansion slot With Write Protectselected nothing can be written to diskette drives and tape drives using the system s built in diskette drive controller The system can still read from the drives When this option is selected the Auto option whereby the system tums off the built in diskette drive controller as necessary is also in effect Selecting Off turns off the built in diskette tape drive controller this option is used pri marily for troubleshooting purposes Speaker Speaker determines whether the on board speaker is On the default or Off A change to this option takes effect immediately rebooting the system is not required System Data Options The following options which are not selectable display information about the system The microprocessor type is also listed in the System Data box Level 2 Cache displays the size of the integrated cache 512 kilobytes KB e System Memory indicates the entire amount of installed memory detected in your system except for memory on Expanded M emory Specification EM S expansion cards After adding memory check this option to confirm that the new memory is installed correctly and is recognized by the system e Video Memory displays the amount of video memory detected in your system Service Tag displays the system s five character service tag number which was programmed into nonvolatile random access memory NVRAM by
146. o problems with card configuration as well as problems that prevent proper operation of the utility This appendix describes each type of message and lists the possible causes and actions you can take to resolve any problems indicated by a message See the following tables to locate your message and identify any possible corrective actions ICU Error Messages The ICU can display a variety of error messages while in operation These messages alert you to problems that prevent the ICU from running correctly as well as informing you of resource conflicts that prevent the configuration of various cards in your com puter If you receive a message from the ICU see Table B 1 for suggestions on resolving any problems indicated by the message ISA Configuration Utility Messages B l Table B 1 Configuration Utility Messages Message Probable Cause Corrective Action Out of memory Memory allocation failed Not enough memory to run the ICU Either of these messages can appear if the system runs out of memory dur ing operation of the utility This message appears when you start the ICU if the system does not have enough memory to run the utility Disable any TSR programs or any unneeded device drivers Can t open index file This file is required for ICU to run The ICU cannot find the index file for its database Make sure to switch to drive A before attempting to start the utility No Configuration
147. of either type can be installed in each of the two shared slots Installing System Board Options 6 3 Tp E PCI3 c d mk EH c Pl PCI 9 DE zz Al Eo md HDLED PCI1 connector Figure 6 3 Riser Board Expansion Card Connectors Installing an Expansion Card Follow this procedure to install an expansion card 1 Ifyou are installing a non Plug and Play ISA expansion card enter the ISA Configuration Utility ICU and add the new expansion card to your configuration See Chapter 3 Using the ISA Configuration Utility for instructions NOTE If you install a PCI or Plug and Play expansion card your system automati cally performs any required configuration tasks during the boot routine R CAUTION See Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety jt instructions at the front of this guide 2 Prepare the expansion card for installation and remove the computer cover according to the instructions in Removing the Computer Cover in Chapter 5 See the documentation that came with the expansion card for information on configuring the card making intemal connections or otherwise customizing the card for your system CAUTION Verify that the AC power cable is removed before removing the expansion card cage 3 Remove the expansion card cage as instructed in Removing the Expansion Card Cage in Chapter 5 4 Unscrew and remove the metal filler bracket that covers the card slot opening for the expa
148. oftware for refund or credit only if the sealed package containing the diskette s or CD S is unopened Retumed products must be in as new condition and all of the manuals diskette s CD s power cables and other items included with a product must be returned with it For customers who want to retum for refund or credit only either applications software or an operating system that has been installed by Dell the whole system must be retumed along with any media and documentation that may have been included in the original shipment This Total Satisfaction Return Policy does not apply to DellWare products which may be retumed under DellWare s then current retum policy In addition recondi tioned parts purchased through Dell Spare Parts Sales in Canada are nonretumable Year 2000 Statement of Compliance for Dell Branded Hardware Products Dell branded hardware products shipped on or after anuary 1 1997 are eligible to carry the NSTL Hardware Tested Year 2000 Compliant logo by virtue of formal test ing with and successful completion of the National Software Testing Laboratories NSTL YMARK2000 test Dell will treat a failure to pass the YMARK2000 test as a covered event under Dell s warranty for the product subject to the normal warranty limitations For a complete copy of Dell s warranty see the product s documenta tion Dell branded hardware products will also recognize the year 2000 as a leap year The YMARK2000
149. ogram for instructions Tape drives attached to a SCSI host adapter card are not part of the system con figuration information 12 If you installed a SCSI hard disk drive partition and format the drive Then install the operating system For instructions see the next subsection Partitioning and Formatting SCSI Hard Disk Drives and your operating system documentation 13 Test the SCSI devices Test a SCSI hard disk drive by running the SCSI Device s test group of the Dell Diagnostics See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur To test a SCSI tape drive refer to the documentation for the tape drive software to perform a tape drive backup and verification test Partitioning and Formatting SCSI Hard Disk Drives You may need to use different programs than those provided with the operating sys tem to partition and format SCSI hard disk drives Refer to the documentation that came with your SCSI software drivers for information on installing the appropriate drivers and preparing your SCSI hard disk drive for use NOTE On systems with hard disk drives larger than 2 GB create a primary partition X of 2 GB and divide the remaining capacity into partitions of 2 GB orless For example a system with a 2 5 GB hard disk drive would have a primary partition of 2 GB drive C and a second partition of 500 MB drive D Hard disk dr
150. ogram 2 1 responding to error messages 2 22 microphone jack 4 3 5 8 6 2 microprocessor disconnection from tabbed guide bracket assembly 6 13 fan connector 6 2 installing 6 12 jumper settings for speed 5 10 6 14 replacing 6 12 SEC cartridge location 6 2 socket 5 12 speeds 2 7 type supported 1 1 mouse connector 4 3 5 8 6 2 M ouse option 2 14 MS DOS network driver 4 9 N Network Driver Interface Specification See NDIS network drivers MS DOS 4 9 Windows 95 4 7 Windows 98 4 7 Windows for Workgroups 4 8 Windows NT 3 5x 4 6 Windows NT 4 0 4 5 network interface controller See NIC NIC about 4 3 connector 4 3 5 8 6 2 EtherDisk diskettes 4 4 link integrity 4 3 MS DOS driver 4 9 network frame type 4 4 Windows 95 driver 4 7 Windows 98 driver 4 7 Windows for Workgroups driver 4 8 Windows NT 3 5x driver 4 6 Windows NT 4 0 driver 4 5 NIC option 2 14 notational conventions xiii notes xiii Num Lock option 2 7 P padlock 1 9 5 2 Parallel Mode option 2 15 parallel port compatibility 2 15 connector 4 3 5 8 6 2 Parallel Port option 2 15 partitioning EIDE hard disk drives 7 15 SCSI hard disk drives 7 20 Password Status option 2 9 password See setup password system password PCI expansion cards See also expansion cards configuration 3 3 locking and unlocking 3 14 physical formatting 7 15 7 20 PIIX4 INF Update Installer 1 11 Plug and Play expa
151. ollowing procedure to locate and resolve the resource conflict 1 Remove dll card configurations from the ICU See Removing a Card in Chapter 3 for instructions 2 Reboot your system The ICU should automatically config ure your Plug and Play or PCI expansion card 3 Add the ISA expansion cards back into the ICU resolving any resource conflicts as they arise See Adding a Listed Card in Chapter 3 for instructions If your Plug and Play or PCI expansion card is not automatically configured when you reboot the system with all other cards removed you should contact the manufac turer of the card or see Chapter 7 Getting Help in your Diagnostics and Troubleshoot ing Guide Perform the following procedure 1 Start the ICU 2 Identify the card marked config err This card is attempting to use one or more resources required by the sys tem s boot device 3 Follow the procedure for the pre ceding error message in this table NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in the online System User s Guide ISA Configuration Utility Messages B 9 B 10 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide APPENDIX C Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic Interference EM I is any signal or emission radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads that endangers the functioning of a radio navi gation or
152. onnect your system to and configure it for use on an Ethemet network you must complete the following steps 1 Use the Program Diskette Maker located in the Dell Accessories pro gram group to make a diskette copy of the NIC drivers installed on your hard disk drive Connect the network cable to the back of your computer See Network Cable Requirements found earlier in this section for more information Verify that the NIC is enabled in the System Setup program See Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program for more information Start Windows NT and log in as user Administrator or as a user with Administrator privileges For information on administrative users and privileges see your Windows NT documentation Double click the Program Manager double click the Main group and then double click the Control Panel icon From the Control Panel double click the Network icon The Network Settings window appears From the Installed Adapters group select the existing 3Com driver and click Remove Click Yes in the Network Settings dialog box Click Add Adapter in the Network Settings window Then scroll to lt Other gt Requires Disk From Manufacturer and click Continue 4 6 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide 10 Insert diskette 1 into drive A type a and then click OK The Select OEM Option dialog box appears 11 Select 3Com Fast EtherLink XL NIC 3C905
153. onnect your system to and configure it for use on an Ethernet network you must complete the following steps 1 Use the Program Diskette Maker located in the Dell Accessories pro gram group or folder to make a diskette copy of the NIC drivers installed on your hard disk drive Using Integrated Devices 4 9 2 Connect the network cable to the back of your computer See Network Cable Requirements found earlier in this section for more information 3 Verify that the NIC is enabled in the System Setup program See Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program for more information 4 Configure the NIC and install the network drivers by running the 3Com Install program install exe located on the NIC driver diskette 1 5 Run the Network Interface Test Group 3c90xcfg exe located on diskette 1 4 10 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide CHAPTER 5 Working Inside Your Computer Your Dell computer system supports a variety of internal options that expand system capabilities This chapter prepares you to install options inside the computer 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 It also familiarizes you with the intemal components you may handle if you install Dell hardware options Before You Begin To make working inside your computer easier make sure you hav
154. option is Not Enabled Only when this option is setto Not Enabled can you assign a system password using the following procedure 1 Verify that the Password Status option is set to Unlocked For instructions on changing the setting for Password Status see Password Status found earlier in this chapter 2 Highlight the System Password option and then press the left or right arrow key The option heading changes to Enter Password follow ed by an empty seven character field in square brackets 3 Type your new system password You can use up to seven characters in your password Using the System Setup Program 2 17 As you press each character key or the spacebar for a blank space a placeholder appears in the field The password assignment operation recognizes keys by their location on the key board without distinguishing between lowercase and uppercase characters For example if you have an M in your password the system recognizes either M or m as correct Certain key combinations are not valid If you enter one of these combinations the speaker emits a beep To erase a character when entering your password press the lt Backspace gt key or the left arrow key lt Tab gt key or the lt Shift gt lt Tab gt key combination to move to another field or X NOTE To escape from the field without assigning a system password press the press the Esc key at any time prior to completing step 5 4 Press Ente
155. ors on the other end of the cable are used for attaching up to two SCSI hard disk drives installed in the hard disk drive bracket e Ifyou are installing an external SCSI device you have a shielded external cable that connects to the external SCSI connector on the SCSI host adapter card You have a separate power cable to connect the SCSI device to an AC power source Before installing SCSI devices in your computer you may need to configure the termi nation on your SCSI device s Both types of intemal SCSI cables contain terminators on the device end of the cables so the devices connected to these cables must have termination disabled Extemal SCSI cables do not have terminators so termination must be enabled on the SCSI device itself CAUTION Do not connect devices to all three connectors internal narrow connector internal wide connector and external connector on a single SCSI host adapter card Such a configuration is a violation of the SCSI specification You can safely connect devices to any two of these three connectors on a single SCSI host adapter card If you are installing only internal SCSI devices verify that termination is enabled on the SCSI host adapter and disabled for all other intemal SCSI devices If you are installing both internal and external SCSI devices verify that termination is enabled on the external SCSI device and disabled for the SCSI host adapter and all intemal SCS devices Installing Drives 7 17 G
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157. owable value 310 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide NOTE After modifying the system configuration you must turn the system off to install remove or change jumper settings on the non Plug and Play ISA expansion cards to match the settings you selected in the ICU Modifying a Card Modifying a card allows you to change the system resources used by a card This fea ture is helpful when you want to add a card that requires resources already in use by other cards or devices in your computer You can allocate different resources to the cards currently in your computer to free the resources necessary for the card you want to install You can also use this feature to force Plug and Play or PCI expansion cards to use spe cific resource values This procedure is called locking a card You should lock a card only if it uses static device drivers See Locking and Unlocking Cards found later in this chapter for more information NOTE You cannot modify the resources of a Plug and Play or PCI expansion card You can only view the resources currently assigned and lock or unlock them To modify the resource settings for a listed or unlisted card complete the following steps 1 Start the ICU as described in Starting the ICU found earlier in this chapter 2 Select the card from the list of installed cards in the ICU window and choose Modify Card from the Configure menu or click
158. pe of diskette drives installed in your computer With the standard cabling configuration Diskette Drive A the boot diskette drive is the 3 5 inch diskette drive installed in the top extemally accessible drive bay Diskette Drive B is any drive installed in the bottom extemally accessible drive bay that is connected to the system s diskette tape drive interface The option settings always match the physical locations of the drives in your com puter the first drive listed on Page 1 of the System Setup screens is the top drive in your computer The options are e 5 25 Inch 360 KB e 5 25 Inch 12 MB e 3 5 Inch 720 KB e 3 5 Inch 144 MB e Not Installed NOTE Tape drives are not reflected in the Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B options For example if you have a single diskette drive and a tape drive attached to the diskette tape drive interface cable set the Diskette Drive A option to match the characteristics of the diskette drive and set the Diskette Drive B option to Not Installed Drives Primary and Secondary Primary identifies drives attached to the primary enhanced integrated drive electron ics EIDE interface connector labeled IDE1 on the system board Secondary identifies drives connected to the secondary EIDE interface connector labeled Using the System Setup Program 2 5 IDE2 It is recommended that you use the secondary EIDE interface connector for EIDE CD ROM and EIDE tape drives ate Drive
159. proceed The category you have chosen is not the correct category under which to add this card Select OK The ICU automatically opens the correct category s dialog box Continue the proce dure for adding the card as described in Adding a Listed Card or Adding an Unlisted Card in Chap ter 3 No more DMA values can be added No more interrupt values can be added No more memory val ues can be added No more I O port values can be added No more values are avail able for the resource you are trying to add or modify The maximum number of values for each resource is as follows e 4DMA channels e 7IRQ lines e 9 memory address blocks e 20 I O ports To free values for the resource you are trying to add or modify delete some of the values listed in the resource box for the card If your card requires all of the values listed contact your card manufac turer to resolve the issue NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in the online System Users Guide ISA Configuration Utility Messages B 3 Table B 1 Configuration Utility Messages continued Message Probable Cause Corrective Action The ICU detects a resource conflict between this card and conflicting_card The conflicting resource was resource You added or modified a card that now requires a resource value already in use by conflicting_card Try each of the
160. r If the new system password is less than seven characters the whole field fills with placeholders Then the option heading changes to Verify Password followed by another empty seven character field in square brackets 5 To confirm your password type it a second time and press Enter The password setting changes to Enabled Your system password is now set you can exit the System Setup program and begin using your system Note however that password protection does not take effect until you reboot the system by pressing the reset button or by turning the system off and then on again Using Your System Password to Secure Your System Whenever you turn on your system press the reset button or reboot the system by pressing the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt key combination the following prompt appears on the screen when the Password Status option is set to Unlocked Type in the password and press ENTER to leave password security enabled press lt CTRL gt lt ENTER gt to disable password security Enter password If the Password Status option is set to Locked the following prompt appears Type the password and press Enter After you type the correct system password and press Enter your system boots and you can use the keyboard and or mouse to operate your system as usual NOTE If you have assigned a setup password see Using the Setup Password Fea ture found lat
161. r Internal Error Code An attempt to read the NVRAM failed See Chapter 7 Getting Help in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in the online System User s Guide B 6 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower M anaged PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Table B 2 Configuration Manager Messages continued Message Probable Cause Corrective Action ERROR Failed NVS write Error Internal Error Code An attempt to write to NVRAM failed ERROR Failed to acti vate device CSN Card Select Number A Plug and Play expan sion card could not be activated Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify the integrity of your system NVRAM See Chapter 4 Running the Dell Diagnostics in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions If you are unable to determine the cause of the error see the chapter titled Getting Help in your Diagnostics and Troubleshoot ing Guide for instructions Use the following procedure 1 Exit the ICU and turn off your system 2 Remove the Plug and Play expan sion card that could not be activated Follow steps 2 through 6 of Remov ing an Expansion Card in Chapter 6 and then retum to this procedure 3 Reinstall the Plug and Play expansion card Follow steps 5 through 9 of Installing an Expansion Card in Chapter 6
162. r board e A64 bitaccelerated graphics port AGP video subsystem which includes the ATI 3D Rage Pro super video graphics array SVGA video controller On the Dell Opti Plex GX1 this video subsystem contains 4 MB upgradable to 8 MB of 1 2 DellOptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide synchronous graphics random access memory SGRAM video memory the Dell OptiPlex GX1p comes with 8 MB of SGRAM video memory Maximum resolu tions are 1600 x 1200 with 65 536 colors noninterlaced and 1280 x 1024 and 1024 x 768 with true colors noninterlaced In 800 x 600 and 640 x 480 resolutions 16 7 million colors are available for true color graphics using a 32 bits per pixel bpp format True color provides higher performance but uses more graphics memory Table 1 1 lists the video memory requirements for the Microsoft Windows 95 Windows 98 and Windows NT 4 0 operating systems Table 1 1 Video Memory Requirements Video Maximum Maximum Minimum Resolution Color Depth Refresh Rate SGRAM Required 640 x 480 True color 85 Hz 4MB 32 bpp 800 x 600 True color 85 Hz 4 MB 32 bpp 1024 x 768 True color 85 Hz 4MB 32 bpp 1280 x 1024 True color 75 Hz 8MB 32 bpp 1600 x 1200 65 536 colors 75 Hz 8MB 16 bpp 2X AGP provides a dedicated bus from the video subsystem to the system chip set AGP based video subsystems have two significant performance advantages over PCI based video subsystems
163. r with each replacement part for your use in returning the replaced part to Dell Replacement parts are new or reconditioned Dell may provide replacement parts made by various manufacturers when supplying parts to you The warranty term for a replacement part is the remainder of the limited warranty term You will pay Dell for replacement parts if the replaced part is not returned to Dell The process for returning replaced parts and your obligation to pay for replacement parts if you do not return the replaced parts to Dell will be in accordance with Dell s Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange You accept full responsibility for your software and data Dell is not required to advise or remind you of appropriate backup and other procedures General Provisions DELL MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS BEYOND THOSE STATED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEM ENT DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRAN TIES AND CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOME STATES ORJ URISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS SO THIS LIMITATION M AY NOT APPLY TO YOU D 2 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide DELLS RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT THESE WARRANTIES
164. rd 2 21 using 2 20 Setup Password option 2 12 small computer system interface See SCSI sockets battery 6 2 DIMM 6 2 list of 5 11 video memory upgrade 6 2 Sound option 2 14 Speaker option 2 16 specifications A 1 speed jumpers setting 5 10 6 14 support 1 13 switches 5 7 system board about 5 6 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide features 1 2 6 2 system configuration information 2 1 system data options 2 16 System Memory option 2 16 system password about 2 16 2 20 assigning 2 17 changing or deleting an existing password 2 19 disabling a forgotten password 2 21 entering a wrong or incomplete password 2 19 risk of not using password 2 17 using to secure your system 2 18 viewing current status 2 8 System Password option 2 8 System Setup program BIOS version 2 2 copying or printing screen information 2 1 entering 2 1 error messages 2 22 help messages 2 2 key functions 2 2 navigation keys 2 3 options 2 4 screens 2 2 setup password feature 2 20 system configuration information 2 1 system password feature 2 16 using the program 2 3 system See computer T tape drives installing 7 4 interface cable 5 8 interface connector 6 2 technical assistance 1 13 technical specifications A 1 telephony connector 6 2 termination for SCSI devices 7 17 Time option 2 5 tools help 1 13 troubleshooting
165. rd Cage esser 5 13 Rotating the Power Supply iisssssseseeees esee 5 14 System Board FeatureS aaaaaaaa aaa aaa aaa i ia 6 2 Expansion Cards ww E deduce et TT 6 3 Riser Board Expansion Card Connectors 414411111 64 Removing the Filler Bracket uaaaa aaa aaa aaa aa aaa 6 5 Installing an Expansion Card aaaaaa aa aaa aaa aaa iii 6 5 DIMMs and DIMM Sockets aaaaaa aaa aaa aaa iii 6 7 Installing a DIMM uaaaaaa aaa aa RI 6 10 Removing a DIMM 0 0 ccc aa aaa nana es 6 10 Installing a Video M emory Upgrade Module 6 11 Removing the Microprocessor auuaaaaaa eee eee 6 13 System Battery and Battery Socket 0 ccc eee eee 6 16 Drive Locations s xen FOTO PARYSA Lees ER EUER X RS 7 2 Removing the Front Bezel anaana 0 0 0 cece 7 3 Removing the Front Panel Insert for a 5 25 Inch Bay 7 4 DC Power Cable Connector uaaaaaa aaa aa aaa aaaaiai 7 4 Drive Interface Connectors uaaaaaa aa aaa aaa a aaa iii 7 5 Removing a Drive Laaaaaaaa aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa ai 7 7 Attaching the Drive Bracket to the New Drive 7 7 Inserting the New Drive Into the Drive Bay 7 8 Attaching Diskette Drive or Tape Drive Cables 7 9 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Bracket 7 12 Inserting a 1 6 Inch Hard Disk Drive in the Bracket 7 13 Tables Figure 7 12 Fig
166. rd option is set to Enabled the computer system prompts you for the system password just after the system boots To change an existing system password you must know the password see Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password found later in this section If you assign and later forget a system password you need to be able to remove the computer cover to change a jumper setting that disables the system password feature see Disabling a Forgotten Password found later in this chapter Note that you erase the setup password at the same time Assigning a System Password CAUTION If you leave your system running and unattended without having a system password assigned or if you leave your computer unlocked so that someone can disable the password by changing a jumper setting any one can access the data stored on your hard disk drive Before you can assign asystem password you must enter the System Setup program and check the System Password option When a system password is assigned the option shown in the System Password option is Enabled When the system password feature is disabled by a jumper setting on the system board the option shown is Disabled by J umper You cannot change or enter a new system password if either of these options is displayed When no system password is assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the enabled position its default setting the option shown for the System Password
167. re 2 2 Sample Device List Screen Using the System Setup Program 2 11 Setup Password Setup Password lets you restrict access to your computers System Setup program in the same way that you restrict access to your system with the system password fea ture The options are Not Enabled the default option e Enabled e Disabled by J umper NOTE Read Using the Setup Password Feature found later in this chapter for X instructions on assigning a setup password and using or changing an existing setup password See Disabling a Forgotten Password found later in this chapter for instructions on disabling a forgotten setup password Auto Power On Auto Power On allows you to set the time and days of the week to turn on the com puter system automatically You can set Auto Power On to turn on the system either every day or every Monday through Friday NOTE This feature does not work if you turn off your system using a power strip or surge protector Time is kept in a 24 hour format hours minutes To change the start up time press the right arrow key to increase the number in the highlighted field or press the left arrow key to decrease the number If you prefer you can type numbers in both fields The default for Auto Power On is Disabled Power Management For certain types of monitors and most EIDE hard disk drives you can reduce system power consumption by enabling the power management feature With Power M an agement en
168. red or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you use an address in the continental U S or Can ada where applicable Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect drive s and any other storage device s in the product s Remove any removable media such as diskettes CDs or PC Cards Dell does not accept liability for lost data or software X NOTE Before you ship the product s to Dell back up the data on the hard disk Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products If Dell repairs or replaces a product its warranty term is not extended Coverage During Years Two and Three During the second and third years of this limited warranty Dell will provide on an exchange basis and subject to Dell s Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange replacement parts for the Dell hardware product s covered under this lim ited warranty when a part requires replacement You must report each instance of hardware failure to Dell s Customer Technical Support in advance to obtain Dell s con currence that a part should be replaced and to have Dell ship the replacement part Dell will ship parts freight prepaid if you use an address in the continental U S or Canada where applicable Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect Dell will include a prepaid shipping containe
169. rocessor s rated speed and a slower compatibility speed NOTE This keyboard command is not available under the Microsoft Windows NT 9 and IBM 0S 2 operating systems Introduction 1 1 e A secondary cache of 512 KB of static random access memory SRAM included within the single edge contact SEC cartridge which also contains the microprocessor e System memory that can be increased up to 384 megabytes M B by installing 64 or 128 MB synchronous dynamic random access memory SDRAM dual in line memory modules DIMMs in the three DIMM sockets on the system board The system also supports both error checking and correction ECC and nonparity DIMMs See Adding Memory in Chapter 6 for details e Self Monitoring and Analysis Reporting Technology II SMART II support which wams you at system start up if your hard disk drive has become unreliable To take advantage of this technology you must have a SMART II compliant hard disk drive in your computer All hard disk drives shipped with OptiPlex GX1 systems are SMART II compliant e A basic input output system BIOS which resides in flash memory and can be upgraded by diskette or remotely over a network if required Full compliance with PCI specification 2 2 e Full Plug and Play version 10a capability which greatly simplifies the installation of expansion cards Plug and Play support included in the system BIOS allows you to install Plug and Play expansion cards withou
170. s Key Combinations lt Ctl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt aaa aaa aaa aa i1A restarts reboots the system lt Ctl gt lt Alt gt lt Enter gt aaaa aaa aaa ai starts System Setup program during POST only Gt AU lt 34 d Ces a Or AGA toggles microprocessor speeds on 101 key keyboard in MS DOS real mode only Ct Ale 3e eeesseslssssseee toggles microprocessor speeds on 102 key keyboard in MS DOS real mode only Cile Enter ouod eade eade disables the system password at start up Controls and Indicators Reset control 224411111 push button Power control 0 cee eee push button Power indicators 121 1 green LEDs one on front panel one on riser board blinking green in sleep state Hard disk drive access indicator green LED Link integrity indicator on optional integrated NIC connector green LED Activity indicator on optional integrated NIC connector yellow LED Power DC power supply Wattage riaa AE eater hae 200W Heat dissipation 913 BTUs fully loaded system without monitor Voltage aaaaa aaa aaaniii 90 to 135 V at 60 Hz 180 to 265 V at 50 Hz Backup battery 41111111 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 A 4 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Install
171. s NOTE Documentation updates are sometimes included with your system to describe changes to your system or software Always read these updates before consulting any other documentation because the updates often contain the latest information Operating system documentation is included if you ordered your operating sys tem software from Dell This documentation describes how to install if necessary configure and use your operating system software Documentation is included with any options you purchase separately from your system This documentation includes information that you need to configure and install these options in your Dell computer Installation instructions for the options are included in this Reference and Installation Guide e Technical information files sometimes called readme files may be installed on your hard disk drive to provide last minute updates about technical changes to your system or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users or technicians RE gt Notational Conventions The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document Warnings Cautions Notes Throughout this guide there may be blocks of text printed in bold type or in italic type These blocks are wamings cautions and notes and they are used as follows WARNING A WARNING indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the problem CAUTION A CAUTION in
172. s not required Operating With a Setup Password Enabled If Setup Password is set to Enabled you must enter the correct setup password before you can modify the majority of the System Setup options When you start the System Setup program Page 2 of the System Setup screens appears with the Setup Password option highlighted prompting you to type the password 2 20 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide If you do not enter the correct password in three tries the system lets you view but not modify the System Setup screens with the following exceptions e You can still modify the Date Time CPU Speed Num Lock and Speaker options e f System Password is not enabled and is not locked viathe Password Status option you can assign a system password however you cannot disable or change an existing system password NOTE You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with Setup Pass word to protect the system password from unauthorized changes For more information see Password Status found earlier in this chapter Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password To delete or change an existing setup password perform the following steps 1 Enter the System Setup program 2 Highlight the Setup Password option and press the left or right arrow key to delete the existing setup password The setting changes to Not Enabled 3 If you want to assign a new setup pass
173. s to your computer system or other Dell digital apparatus examine all registration labels located on the bottom or the back panel of your computer or other digital apparatus Regulatory Notices C 3 A statement in the form of IC Class A ICES 3 or IC Class B ICES 3 will be located on one of these labels Note that Industry Canada regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Computer Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment This Class B or Class A if so indicated on the registration label digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B ou Classe A si ainsi indiqu sur l tiquette d enregistration respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le Materiel Brouilleur du Canada CE Notice European Union Marking by the symbol C indicates compliance of this Dell system to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union Such marking is indic ative that this Dell system meets the following technical standards e EN 55022 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Char acteristics of Information Technology Equipment e EN 50082 1 1992 Electromagnetic compatibility Generic immunity stan dard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry e EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment
174. securing tab labeled RELEASE gt and rotate it upward until it locks in its extended position 5 14 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide CHAPTER 6 Installing System Board Options This chapter describes how to install the following options e ndustry Standard Architecture ISA and Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI expansion cards e System memory e Video memory OptiPlex GX1 only Microprocessor This chapter also includes instructions for replacing the system battery if necessary Use Figure 6 1 to locate the system board features Installing System Board Options 6 1 DIMM sockets 3 3 3 V power battery socket telephony DIMM A DIMM C input connector B STER Y parallel serial port 1 connector POWER 2 connectors stacked TAPI T PARALLEL SERIAL1 control A Kei connector mouse keyboard i connectors stacked WV chassis intrusion MOUSE KYBD USB connectors USB 2 Z switch connector A 1 main power input connector POWER 1 SEC cartridge connector serial port 2 connector SERIAL2 SLOT1 microprocessor N y front of computer fan connector FAN i video memory E i upgrade socket CD in Ei VIDEO UPGRADE connector CD IN EIDE primary video k interface connector connector MONITOR IDE1 pin 1 corner optional secondary EIDE integrated
175. shipped from Dell accessories or parts added to a Dell system through Dell s system integration department accessories or parts that are not installed in the Dell factory or DellWaree products Monitors key boards and mice that are Dell branded or that are included on Dell s standard price list are covered under this warranty all other monitors keyboards and mice including those sold through the DellWare program are not covered Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one year period of this warranty Coverage During Year One During the one year period beginning on the invoice date Dell will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that are retumed to Dell s facility To request warranty service you must call Dell s Customer Technical Support within the warranty period Refer to the chapter titled Getting Help in your system s trouble shooting documentation or for some systems the section titled Contacting Dell in your systems online guide to find the appropriate telephone number for obtaining customer assistance If warranty service is required Dell will issue a Retum M aterial Warranty Return Policy and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance D 1 Authorization Number You must ship the products back to Dell in their original or equivalent packaging prepay shipping charges and insure the shipment or acceptthe risk of loss or damage during shipment Dell will ship the repai
176. sion card cage out of the chassis Lift the expansion card cage up and away from the chassis Replacing the Expansion Card Cage Use the following procedure to replace the expansion card cage 1 With the securing lever in its extended position align the tabs on the left and right sides of the expansion card cage with the slots on the back and bottom of the chassis see Figure 5 7 Slide the expansion card cage into place Rotate the securing lever inward until it is flush with the side of the chassis Make sure that the riser board is fully seated in the RISER con nector on the system board Reconnect any cables you removed in step 2 of the previous procedure Removing the Expansion Card Cage Working Inside Your Computer 5 13 Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board To access some components on the system board you may have to rotate the system power supply out of the way Use the following procedure to rotate the power supply 1 Remove the computer cover as instructed in Removing the Computer Cover found earlier in this chapter CAUTION See Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety A instructions at the front of this guide 2 Disconnect the AC power cable from the AC power receptacle on the back of the power supply see Figure 5 8 power supply AC power A AC power cable securing tab Figure 5 8 Rotating the Power Supply 3 Free the power supply from the
177. sources match the allowable values for your unlisted card as indicated in the card s documentation select one of the available values offered by the utility and click OK If you are providing values for the input output I O port or memory resources you must enter the starting and ending addresses in hexadecimal format using the two fields provided by the Specify Memory or Specify I O Port dialog box see Figure 3 9 Click each box in succession to enter the beginning and ending addresses and then click OK to complete the selection LIALTI Figure 3 9 Specify I O Port Dialog Box 8 When you have finished selecting resources for the unlisted card click OK in the Configure Unlisted Card dialog box A message box appears notifying you either that the card is using its default set tings or that it cannot use its default settings and must be reconfigured 9 Click OK If the card must be reconfigured record the resource settings recommended by the ICU Click Close to accept the resource settings currently displayed 10 If you had to assign a disallowed resource value to the card in steps 7 8 and 9 click each of the other cards and then click View until you find another card using a resource value that is allowed for the unlisted card Reassign the resource setting for this other card using the proce dure in the next section Modifying a Card Then modify the resource settings for the unlisted card so that it uses an all
178. standard tests the ability of system hardware and firmware to support the transition to the year 2000 and to recognize leap years when appropriate for years 2000 through 2009 inclusive and not that of options operating systems or applications software Dell branded hardware products that pass the YMARK2000 test conform to BSI DISC PD 2000 1 Except for this clarification of Dell s warranty for NSTL logo hardware all other warranties conditions and remedies express or implied relating to year 2000 readiness or compliance are disclaimed To make a claim under this warranty for NSTL logo hardware customers must con tact Dell prior to J anuary 1 2001 Despite a system s ability to pass the YMARK2000 test actual rollover results in specific operating environments may vary depending on other factors includ ing but not limited to other hardware operating systems and applications software Previous Products For Dell branded hardware products shipped prior to J anuary 1 1997 that have an upgradable basic input output system BIOS Dell makes available a BIOS upgrade Although these products may not have been tested under the YMARK2000 test Dell believes that the hardware would pass the YMARK2000 test provided the appropri ate BIOS upgrade is properly loaded For Dell branded hardware products that do not have an upgradable BIOS Dell has made available as a convenience to customers the Dell Program Patch a software utility design
179. stem s jumpers Switches Switches control various circuits or functions in your computer system The switches you are most likely to encounter are dual in line package DIP switches which are normally packaged in groups of two or more switches in a plastic case Two common types of DIP switches are slide switches and rockerswitches see the following illustration LRS slide switches rocker switches Each of these switches has two positions or settings usually on and off To change the setting of a slide switch use a small pointed object such as a small screwdriver or a straightened paper clip to slide the switch to the proper position To change the setting of a rocker switch use the screwdriver or paper clip to press down on the appropriate side of the switch In either case do not use a pen pencil or other object that might leave a residue on the switch Working Inside Your Computer 5 7 power supply AC power receptacle extemal drive bays security cable slot parallel port connector serial port 1 connector mouse connector internal drive cage mie keyboard connector p USB connectors serial port 2 connector 7 video connector ii optional integrated NIC connector iK chassis intrusion switch interface cable microphone jack 3 line out jack 3 expansion card 3 cage line in jack padlock ring riser board Figure 5 5 Inside the Chassis 5 8 Dell OptiPlex GX1
180. t setting jumpers or switches or performing other configuration tasks The ISA Configuration Utility ICU allows you to configure existing non Plug and Play ISA expansion cards for conflict free operation Also because the system BIOS is stored in flash memory it can be updated to support future enhancements to the Plug and Play standard e Wakeup On LAN capability which when enabled in the System Setup program allows the system to be powered up from a server management console Wakeup On LAN capability also allows remote computer setup software down loading and installation file updates and asset tracking after hours and on weekends when network traffic is at a minimum For more information refer to Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program Universal Serial Bus USB capability which can simplify connecting peripheral devices such as mice printers and computer speakers The USB connectors on your computer s back panel which are enabled by default provide a single con nection point for multiple USB compliant devices USB compliant devices can also be connected and disconnected while the system is running e Amodular computer chassis with a minimum number of screws for easy dis assembly and improved serviceability Hardware Features The system board includes the following built in features e Three 32 bit PCI expansion slots two shared PCI 32 bit ISA 16 bit expansion slots and two 16 bit ISA expansion slots on a rise
181. tall a metal filler bracket over the empty card slot opening 6 6 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide 10 NOTE Installing filler brackets over empty card slot openings is necessary to maintain Federal Communications Commission FCC certification of the system The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer Replace the expansion card cage in the chassis as instructed in Replacing the Expansion Card Cage in Chapter 5 Replace the computer cover reconnect your computer and peripherals to their power sources and turn them on NOTE After you remove and replace the cover the chassis intrusion detector will cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start up ALERT Cover was previously removed To reset the chassis intrusion detector enter the System Setup program and reset Chassis Intrusion to Not Detected See Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program for instructions NOTE If a setup password has been assigned by someone else contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector Adding Memory Memory can be increased to a maximum of 384 megabytes MB by installing combi nations of 32 64 or 128 MB dual in line memory modules DIMMs in the three DIMM sockets on the system board Figure 6 6 shows the DIMMs and DIMM sockets Your system can support both error checking and correc
182. te into the diskette drive 11 Click the Start button and then click Run 12 Type a setup exe and click OK 13 Follow the instructions on your screen to reinstall the primary X video drivers When Windows 95 restarts you can change the display resolution and color depth See the operating system documentation for more information NOTE If you change the display resolution you may need to adjust the refresh rate for optimum viewing 4 2 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Audio Controller Your system has a Crystal CS4236B audio controller If your system came with a Dell installed operating system the audio drivers for that operating system are installed on your hard disk drive For information on reinstaling audio drivers reconfiguring the audio controller or using the audio utilities provided with your system see Using the Audio Controller in your online System User s Guide NIC Your system may have an integrated 10 100 megabit persecond Mbps 3Com PCI 3C905B TX Ethernet NIC The NIC provides all the functions of a separate network expansion card and supports both the 1OBASE T and 100BASE TX Ethernet standards The NIC includes a Wakeup On LAN feature that enables the computer to be started up by a special LAN signal from a server management console Wakeup On LAN pro vides remote computer setup software downloading and installation file updates and asset
183. the highlighted button or item in a list Adding a Listed Card NOTE If you want to add a configuration file that you received on diskette with anew Z expansion card you must copy the configuration file to the db subdirectory on the backup copy of the ICU diskette You should then reboot your system and perform the following procedure to add the expansion card Use the following procedure to add a listed card with the ICU 1 Start the ICU as described in Starting the ICU found earlier in this chapter 2 From the ICU window click Add or select Add Card from the Configure menu 3 Click the name of the category of card that you want to add If you clicked Add in step 2 click OK A dialog box like the one in Figure 3 2 appears listing the names of all available cards of that type mi FEI Tar HOR Biber bie Ik Prim r Wi dar m w rkasigek ji a eee eese Hem CUP amm Friar i hier ia Dua ee Figure 3 2 Add Network Card Dialog Box 4 Select the name of the card you want to add If the card is not listed see the next section Adding an Unlisted Card 3 6 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide If you want the ICU to select the resources for the card click OK Other wise skip to step 6 The ICU uses the default resources set by the card manufacturer whenever pos sible If the ICU cannot find a resource that is valid for the card and available i
184. the port Parallel Mode Parallel Mode controls whether the systems built in parallel port acts as an AF compatible unidirectional or PS 2 compatible bidirectional port Your system also supports ECP mode which can be used by Windows 95 Windows 95 uses ECP protocol automatically if it detects an ECP capable device eliminating the need for an ECP option in this option Set this option according to the type of peripheral device connected to the parallel port To determine the correct mode to use see the documentation that came with the device IDE Hard Disk IDE Hard Disk enables or disables the systems built in EIDE hard disk drive interface With Auto the default option selected the system turns off the built in EIDE inter face when necessary to accommodate a controller card installed in an expansion slot As part of the boot routine the system first checks for a primary hard disk drive con troller card installed in an expansion slot If no card is found the system enables the built in EIDE interface to use IRQ14 and IRQ15 If a primary controller is detected on the expansion bus the built in EIDE interface is disabled Selecting Off disables the built in EIDE interface Diskette Diskette controls the operation of the system s built in diskette drive controller Using the System Setup Program 2 15 With Auto the default option selected the system turns off the built in diskette drive controller when necessary t
185. the system configuration you are asked whether you want to save the changes If you click Yes the ICU saves the updated system configuration information into NVRAM If you click No you exit the ICU without saving any of your configuration changes If you click Cancel nothing is saved and the utility continues to operate Locking and Unlocking Cards The ICU includes a locking mechanism that enables you to allocate the system resources for all or for some functions of Plug and Play and PCI expansion cards These expansion cards are dynamic which means that they are allocated resources at system start up Device drivers that do not support this dynamic card configuration are referred to as static device drivers To determine whether your expansion card has static device drivers check the docu mentation that came with the drivers If you are using a static device driver you need to permanently associate resources with a Plug and Play expansion card instead of relying on the default Plug and Play behavior Otherwise the device driver might not be able to find the card the next time the system boots This procedure is referred to as locking a card 3 14 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide NOTE The locking feature of the ICU is valid only for Plug and Play and PCI expansion cards Locking and Unlocking All Resources To lock or unlock all the resources and configurations for a Plug a
186. tility and the starting point for making expansion card changes This window lists all non Plug and Play ISA Plug and Play and PCI expansion cards currently installed in the computer The ICU window con tains menus and a tool bar as shown in Figure 3 L When you choose a course of action the ICU displays dialog boxes to guide you through the various steps r qurr Fold immm Eel iy Land Dm igurrd im bodies lanh Lari Fuikirkoard gale RoriCKE REL land wom Deetrallar Bll Cari DE raliar Figure 3 1 ICU Window You can manewer through each menu and dialog box using a mouse If a mouse is not available you can use the keys shown in Table 3 1 Each menu and menu option has an underlined character in its name when you press the lt Alt gt key in conjunction with the key for the underlined character that menu or menu option is selected Using the ISA Configuration Utility 3 5 Table 3 1 ICU Keys Key s Action lt Alt gt lt x gt lt y gt Displays the menu containing the underlined letter x and per forms the operation indicated by the menu item containing the underlined letter y For example to save a file that is to display the File menu and select the Save menu option press lt Alt gt lt f gt and lt s gt lt Tab gt Moves from one control button or list to another Up and down Moves up and down through items in a list arrow keys Spacebar Highlights an item in a list lt Enter gt Selects
187. tility and viewed on the System Setup screens For more information see your online System User s Guide and Chapter 2 Using the Sys tem Setup Program of this document Advanced power management options that can reduce the energy consumption of your system For more information see Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program The ICU which tells you how to configure ISA expansion cards manually After resources have been assigned to these cards the system BIOS can assign resources to PCI and Plug and Play expansion cards for a conflict free configura tion For more information see Chapter 3 Using the ISA Configuration Utility Dell Diagnostics for evaluating the computer s components and devices For information on using the diagnostics see the chapter titled Running the Dell Diagnostics in the Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide 1 4 DellOptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Network device drivers for several network operating systems These drivers are described in Chapter 4 Using Integrated Devices Desktop M anagement Interface DMI support which enables the management of your computer system s software and hardware DMI defines the software interfaces and data files that enable your system to determine and report infor mation about system components If your system has a Dell installed Microsoft Windows 95 operating system DMI is already installed on your syst
188. tion ECC and nonparity syn chronous dynamic random access memory SDRAM DIMMs However ECC support is available only if all DIMMs are ECC DIMMs ECC DIMMs enable your system to correct all single bit memory errors and detect multibit memory errors DIMMs 3 DIMM sockets Figure 6 6 DIMMs and DIMM Sockets Installing System Board Options 6 7 Table 6 1 lists sample memory configurations and shows valid DIMM combinations and socket placements for each configuration Table 6 1 Sample DIMM Configuration Options Total DIMM Socket Memes A B c 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 32 MB 32 MB 96 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 128 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 160 MB 128 MB 32 MB 192 MB 128 MB 64 MB 192 MB 128 MB 32 MB 32 MB 256 MB 128 MB 128 MB 320 MB 128 MB 128 MB 64 MB 384 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB These configurations are supported on the OptiPlex GX1 only Performing a Memory Upgrade Follow this procedure to perform a memory upgrade CAUTION See Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety jt instructions at the front of this guide 1 Remove the computer cover according to the instructions in Removing the Computer Cover in Chapter 5 2 Rotate the power supply out of the way according to the instructions in Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board in Chapter 5 3 Determine the DIMM sockets into which you will install DIMMs or replace existing DIMMs See Figure 6 1 a
189. to continue or lt F2 gt to run the Sys tem Setup program press the lt F2 gt key 2 22 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide CHAPTER 3 Using the ISA Configuration Utility The ISA Configuration Utility ICU is used by the system to track what expansion cards are installed and what resources are used With this information the system automatically configures Plug and Play expansion cards and Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI expansion cards and can tell you how to configure non Plug and Play Industry Standard Architecture ISA expansion cards manually by setting jump ers or switches Plug and Play and PCI expansion cards do not contain jumpers and switches they are configured only through software CAUTION The ICU is intended only for configuring non Plug and Play ISA expansion cards It should not be used for assigning resources to Plug and Play expansion cards and PCI expansion cards These cards should be con figured automatically by the basic input output system BIOS NOTES The Microsoft Windows NT operating system does not provide full Plug and Play support Therefore some Plug and Play cards such as modem sound and net work cards may not work with Windows NT If your system is running a Dell installed Windows NT operating system and you want to use Plug and Play expansion cards Dell recommends that you use the card manufacturer s configuration utility to set th
190. tracking after hours and on weekends when local area network LAN traffic is typically at a minimum The NIC connector on the computer s back panel has the follow ing indicators see Fig ure 4 1 e A yellow activity indicator flashes when the system is transmitting or receiving network data A high volume of network traffic may make this indicator appear to be in a steady on state e Agreen link integrity indicator lights up when there is a good connection between the network and the NIC When the green indicator is off the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network parallel port mouse link inteorit activity indicator connector connector ica microphone jack line out jack line in jack 9 serial port 1 keyboard USB serial port 2 video connector _ optional integrated connector connector connectors 2 connector NIC connector Figure 4 1 I O Ports and Connectors Using Integrated Devices 4 3 Network Cable Requirements Your computer s NIC connector an RJ 45 connector located on the back panel is designed for attaching an unshielded twisted pair UTP Ethemet cable Press one 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 RJ 45 jack wall plate or to an RJ 45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub depending on your network configuration Observe the fol lowing cabling restrictions for 1OBASE T and 100BASE TX ne
191. ttings click the down arrow next to the Con figuration Choice box Then click the new resource setting from the list of available settings see Figure 3 5 You cannot manually enter a value you must choose a setting from the list If there is only one setting listed no other settings are available The setting that you select may affect the resources available Forexample if you are offered the Disabled option and select it all resource values are blank indicat ing that a disabled setting uses no resources TH IRA Teal iret ine rj lida EJ Figure 3 5 Available Settings List Box 9 To change individual resource values for the current configuration set ting select the resource value that you want to change and click the Options button located below the resource values see Figure 3 6 For example when you click the value under DMA the Options button changes to the DMA Options button When you click this button a smaller dialog box appears By clicking the down arrow next to the current resource value you can display a list of the available values for the resource am Pa crm Coe Tad Geet igerdtios tice M inh DIET rearme der Dimirr mima m HR Femy Ike I LE Furi Deal Pai mamuEM F Bt c 1 E sf i r r 1 E EA Figure 3 6 Configuration Settings Dialog Box for Assigning a DMA Channel Choose the desired value and click OK The value you selected is displayed under the resource heading in the
192. tworks CAUTION To avoid line interference voice and data lines must be in sepa A rate sheaths e For 10BASE T networks use Category 3 or greater wiring and connectors e For 100BASE TX networks use Category 5 wiring and connectors The maximum cable run length from a workstation to a concentrator is 328 feet ft 100 meters m e The maximum number of workstations not counting concentrators on a net work is 1024 e For 10BASE T networks the maximum number of daisy chained concentrators on one network segment is four Setting the Network Frame Type If your system is connected to a network verify the following network protocol settings 1 Right click the Network Neighborhood icon on the Windows desktop and click Properties 2 Click the Protocols tab in the Network window and select NWLink IPX SPX Compatible Transport protocol if it is not already selected 3 Click Properties to open the NWLink IPX SPX compatible Protocol Properties window 4 Click the down arrow next to the Frame Type text box and select the appropriate frame type according to your network requirements from the drop down list Then click OK See your network administrator if you need more information on which frame type to select Using 3Com EtherDisk XL Version 3 01 Diskettes The 3Com EtherDisk XL version 3 01 diskettes provided by Dell are compatible with the 3C905 family of NICs If you purchased a 3Com 3C905 based NIC separatel
193. um Policy describes the warranty for your Dell system and the Total Satisfaction Return Policy Warranty and Return Policy Information Dell Computer Corporation Dell manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry standard practices For information about the Dell warranty for your system see Appendix D Warranties and Retum Policy Other Documents You May Need Besides this Reference and Installation Guide the following documentation is included with your system The Getting Started sheet provides step by step instructions for setting up your computer system e The Windows based online System User s Guide contains important information about your computer system This document includes descriptions of system features instructions on installing and configuring drivers and utilities informa tion on the System Setup program and ISA Configuration Utility and instructions for attaching devices to the connectors on your computer s back panel 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 includes troubleshooting procedures and instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics to test your computer system You may also have one or more of the following document
194. until you are ready to install the component in your computer J ust before unwrapping the antistatic packaging be sure to discharge static electricity from your body When transporting a sensitive component first place it in an antistatic container or packaging Handle all sensitive components in a static safe area If possible use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads A The following caution may appear throughout this document to remind you of these precautions CAUTION See Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety instructions at the front of this guide Preface About This Guide This guide is intended for anyone who uses a Dell OptiPlex GX1 or GX1p mini tower M anaged PC 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 The chapters and appendixes are summarized as follows Everyone should read Chapter 1 Introduction for an overview of the system features instructions on how to access the online System User s Guide and information on where to get help if you need it Everyone should read the first several sections of Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program to become familiar with this important program Only users who want to make configuration changes to their system or who want to use the password features need to read the rest of Chapter 2
195. ure 7 13 Figure 7 14 Figure C 1 Figure C 2 Figure C 3 Figure C 4 Table 1 1 Table 2 1 Table 2 2 Table 2 3 Table 3 1 Table 5 1 Table 5 2 Table 6 1 Table A 1 Table B 1 Table B 2 Inserting the Drive Bracket in the Chassis 444 111 7 13 Attaching Hard Disk Drive Cables aaaa aaa aaa aaa ii 7 14 Internal SCSI Cable ce eer oR eee Y 7 18 VCCI Class A ITE Regulatory Mark 00 00 cee C 6 VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark llli C 6 MOC Class A Regulatory Mark 2 0 0 cee C 7 MOC Class B Regulatory Mark C 7 Video Memory Requirements aaaaaaaaaa aaa aaaaa ii 1 3 System Setup Navigation Keys aaaaa aaa aaa aan ee 2 3 Device List Screen Navigation Keys aaaa41111 2 10 Power Time Out Periods aaaaa aaa aaa aaa aaa aa iii 2 14 IEU KEYS isset z EE EA WE 3 6 System Board J umper Settings liliis aaa ai 5 10 System Board and Riser Board Connectors and Sockets 5 11 Sample DIMM Configuration Options aaaaaaaaaaai21 6 8 Technical Specifications aaaaaaaa aaa aa aaa eee A 1 Configuration Utility Messages aaa aaa eee B 2 Configuration Manager Messages aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaii B 6 xxii CHAPTER 1 Introduction Dell OptiPlex9 GX1 and GX1p mini tower Managed PC systems are high speed expandable personal computers designed around the Intel e Pentiume Il microproces sor Each computer system
196. 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 sys tems also support the Industry Standard Architecture ISA bus for older expansion devices This chapter describes the major hardware and software features of your system pro vides information about accessing the online documentation and tells you where to find help if you need it System Features Your system offers the following features e An Intel Pentium Il microprocessor that runs at one of the following speeds An internal speed of 266 or 333 megahertz M Hz and an extemal speed of 66MHz An internal speed of 350 400 or 450 MHz and an external speed of 100M Hz The Intel Pentium II microprocessor includes MM X technology designed to handle complex multimedia and communications software This microprocessor incorporates new instructions and data types as well as atechnique called single instruction multiple data SIM D that allows the microprocessor to process multi ple data elements in paralel thereby improving overall system performance The Pentium II microprocessor has a 16 kilobyte KB intemal data cache and a 16 KB internal instruction cache an internal math coprocessor and other advanced intemal logic e A keyboard command lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt gt that lets you switch between the micro p
197. vice click Sharable Then click OK If none of the values for the DMA orIRQ resource match the allowable values for your unlisted card as indicated in the card s documentation select one of the available values offered by the utility and click OK If you are providing values for the I O port or memory resource you must enter the starting and ending addresses in hexadecimal format using the two fields provided by the Specify Memory or Specify I O Port dialog box 6 When you have finished selecting resources for the unlisted card click OK in the Configure Unlisted Card dialog box A message box appears notifying you either that the card is using its default set tings or that it cannot use its default settings and must be reconfigured 7 Click OK If the card must be reconfigured record the resource settings recommended by the ICU Click Close to accept the resource settings currently displayed 8 If you had to assign a disallowed resource value to the card in steps 5 6 and 7 click each of the other cards and then click View until you find another card using a resource value that is allowed for the unlisted card Reassign the resource setting for this other card Then modify the resource settings for the unlisted card so that it uses an allowable value NOTE After modifying the system configuration you must tum off the system to X install remove or change jumper settings on the non Plug and Play ISA expansion cards to matc
198. word follow the procedure in Assigning a Setup Password found earlier in this section Disabling a Forgotten Password If you forget your system or setup password you cannot operate your system or change settings in the System Setup program until you remove the computer cover change the password jumper setting to disable the passwords and erase the existing passwords To disable a forgotten password perform the following steps CAUTION See Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety instructions at the front of this guide 1 Remove the computer cover according to the instructions in Removing the Computer Cover in Chapter 5 2 Remove the jumper plug from the PSWD jumper to disable the pass word feature Refer to J umpers in Chapter 5 for jumper information and to Figure 5 6 for the location of the password jumper labeled PSWD on the system board 3 Replace the computer cover Using the System Setup Program 2 21 4 Reconnect your computer and peripherals to their power sources and then turn them on Booting your system with the PSWD jumper plug removed erases the existing password s 5 Enter the System Setup program and verify that the password is dis abled Proceed to step 6 if you want to assign a new password NOTE Before you assign a new system and or setup password you must replace the PSWD jumper plug R Y CAUTION See Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in
199. work administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector 9 Turn off your computer and unplug it for at least 10 minutes 6 16 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide 10 After 10 minutes plug in the computer turn it on and enter the System Setup program If the time and date are still incorrect see the chapter titled Getting Help in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance Installing System Board Options 6 17 6 18 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide CHAPTER 7 Installing Drives Your 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 dedicated to a 3 5 inch diskette drive and three 5 25 inch bays that can hold up to three half height 5 25 inch devices typically tape drives or CD ROM drives Alternately 3 5 inch devices can be installed in the 5 25 inch bays using adapters available from Dell e Thetwo hard disk drive bays can each hold a 3 5 inch enhanced integrated drive electronics EIDE or small computer system interface SCSI hard disk drive Together the bays can hold one 1 inch high or smaller drive and one 16inch high or smaller drive The next three sections contain information
200. y do not attempt to use the 3Com EtherDisk XL diskettes that came with the NIC Use only the 3Com EtherDisk XL version 3 01 diskettes that were provided by Dell 4 4 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide Configuring the NIC This subsection provides instructions for configuring or reconfiguring the computer s integrated NIC under the following operating systems Microsoft Windows NT Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98 Microsoft Windows for Workgroups MS DOS NOTE The NIC drivers for systems running a Dell installed Windows NT 4 0 or Win dows 95 operating system are automatically detected and installed Instructions for reconfiguring the NIC driver are included in the following subsections Windows NT 4 0 NIC NOTE If you are installing the Windows NT 4 0 operating system forthe first time you must install Windows NT 4 0 Service Pack 3 and the Bus Mastering enhanced inte grated drive electronics EIDE device drivers prior to installing the Windows NT 4 0 NIC driver To connect your system to and reconfigure it for use on an Ethemet network you must complete the following steps 1 Use the Program Diskette Maker located in the Dell Accessories folder to make a diskette copy of the NIC drivers installed on your hard disk drive 2 Connect the network cable to the back of your computer See Network Cable Requirements found earlier in this section for more i
201. y find the FCC Interference Handbook 1986 to be helpful It is available from the U S Gov ernment Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock No 004 000 00450 7 or on the World Wide Web at http www fcc gov Bureaus Compliance WWW tvibook html Dell computer systems are designed tested and classified for their intended electro magnetic environment These electromagnetic environment classifications generally refer to the following harmonized definitions e Class A is typically for business or industrial environments e Class B is typically for residential environments Regulatory Notices C 1 Information Technology Equipment ITE including peripherals expansion cards print ers input output I O devices monitors and so on that are integrated into or connected to the system should match the electromagnetic environment classifica tion of the computer system A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables Use only shielded cables for con necting peripherals to any Dell device to reduce the possibility of interference with radio communications services Using shielded cables ensures that you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for the intended environment For parallel printers a cable is available from Dell Computer Corporation If you prefer you can order a cable from Dell Com puter Corporation on the World Wide Web at http www dell com products dellware index htm A Notice About Networked Computer Systems Some De
202. y option allows you to remove from the Boot Device Priority option any boot devices that you want the system to ignore during system start up Device Controller Priority The Device Controller Priority option lists the system BIOS controller any non Plug and Play devices such as network adapter cards and any secondary controller cards such as a small computer system interface SCSI adapter installed in the computer 2 10 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower M anaged PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide N NOTE Non Plug and Play devices appear in this list as Adapters without ID support When determining the order of devices to boot from the system first considers the order of the devices listed under the Device Controller Priority option then the order of devices under Boot Device Priority To specify your priority preferences order the devices under these options so that the highest priority controller is at the top of the Device Controller Priority option and the highest priority device is at the top of the Boot Device Priority option Order the remainder of the devices in the Boot Device Priority option according to your prefer ences Move any devices that you want the system to ignore during system start up into the Exclude From Boot Device Priority option NOTE The system defines drive C in the Boot Device Priority option as the first hard disk drive attached to the highest priority device controller Therefore
203. y pressing the lt Ctri gt lt Alt gt lt Enter gt key com bination Press the lt Alt gt lt p gt key combination to move to Page 2 of the System Setup screens For instructions on changing the setting for Password Status see Password Status found earlier in this chapter 2 Reboot your system to force it to prompt you for a system password 3 When prompted type the system password 4 Press the Ctrl Enter key combination to disable the existing system password instead of pressing Enter to continue with the normal operation of your system 5 Confirm that Not Enabled is displayed for the System Password option of the System Setup program If Not Enabled appears in the System Password option the system password has been deleted If you want to assign a new password continue to step 6 If Not Enabled is not displayed for the System Password option press the lt Alt gt lt p gt key combination to reboot the system and then repeat steps 3 through 5 Using the System Setup Program 2 19 6 To assign a new password follow the procedure in Assigning a System Password found earlier in this section Using the Setup Password Feature Your Dell system is shipped to you without the setup password feature enabled If system security is a concem you should operate your system with setup password protection You can assign a setup password as described in the next subsection Assigning a Setup Password whenever you
204. y total is incorrect tum off the system remove the computer cover and reseat the video memory upgrade module in its socket 7 Run the Video Test Group in the Dell Diagnostics to test the new video memory See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that occur Upgrading the Microprocessor To take advantage of future options in speed and functionality you can replace the microprocessor on your system board with any Dell supported microprocessor upgrade Call your Dell sales representative for information on available micro processor upgrades The microprocessor upgrade kit includes a new single edge contact SEC cartridge SEC with heat sink assembly and an airflow shroud The following procedure describes how to replace the microprocessor NOTE Dell recommends that only a technically knowledgeable person perform this procedure R CAUTION See Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety instructions at the front of this guide 1 Remove the computer cover according to the instructions in Removing the Computer Cover in Chapter 5 2 Rotate the power supply out of the way according to the instructions in Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board in Chapter 5 6 12 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide WARNING The SEC cartridge and heat sink c
205. ype recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufac turer s instructions Use the following procedure to replace the system battery with another CR2032 coin cell battery 1 Ifyou have not already done so make a copy of your system configura tion information in the System Setup program If the settings are lost while you are replacing the battery refer to your written or printed copy of the system configuration information to restore the correct set tings See Chapter 2 Using the System Setup Program for instructions CAUTION See Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety instructions at the front of this guide 2 Remove the computer cover according to the instructions in Removing the Computer Cover in Chapter 5 3 To access the battery on the system board remove the expansion card cage as described in Removing the Expansion Card Cage in Chapter 5 CAUTION If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object be careful not to touch the system board with the object Make certain that the object is inserted between the battery and the socket before attempting to pry out the battery Otherwise you may damage the system board by pry ing off the socket or by breaking circuit traces on the system board 4 Locate the battery and remove it Installing System Board Options 6 15 The battery see Figure 6 1 is mounted in a socket labeled BATTERY in the

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